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Hi there. Check the sonar sensors for any loose plugs. If the plug on a sonar sensor is loose, then the sonar system will detect an issue and make the light come on. If the light is blinking, that meant...

Hello. There are actually only two cam position sensors on your vehicle. They are however two crank position sensors on your vehicle which people often get mixed up for cam position sensors which has helped start a rumor that Subaru...

Hi there - in terms of actual fluid capacity, Mercedes says 10 quarts. If your service center is using the "flush" method for changing this fluid, they may use up to 16 quarts since they are injecting new fluid into...

Hello. From what you describe, it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing some sort of electrical issues. If its the brake lights that are staying on then the first thing I would do is check the stoplight switch mounted...

White, sweet smelling smoke coming out of the exhaust means you're burning coolant. It could be that an intake gasket is leaking in a place where coolant can be drawn into the engine. Or it could be that a head...

Hello. The 4WD system consists of a module, encoder motor, and actuator. The module operates the transfer case (component that sends power to the front differential). The transfer has an encoder motor that shifts the transfer case by the commands...

Sure, not a bad idea--spray it with compressed air. Realize that if you've got one of those ones that's darker black, that's a charcoal. You can blow the dust out but eventually the charcoal breaks down and it doesn't filter...

Hi Thomas. Thanks for sending your question today. Typically, this type of issue is caused by a loose headlight electrical harness or an electrical short somewhere from the light switch to the headlight itself. The best way to determine the...

The average fuel consumption, average speed, Trip B, and elapsed time features can all be reset individually, or they can all be reset simultaneously. To reset all of these trip computer features at once, press and hold the Trip Computer...

Trouble code P1151 sets if the air/fuel ratio is out of range lean. Vacuum leaks in the intake are a typical cause but if the fault is not found there, there are actually quite a few potential trouble spots including:...

This could be an issue in the ABS control unit. Faults need to read out in order to determine if the problem lies in the ABS unit or if it is a sensor or valve issue. You may need to...

This may be related to many different possibilities, some of which may be related to a lack of spark or possibly timing issues and some of which may be related to a fuel delivery problem or a combination of both....

Hi there. Generally speaking, when the heater is blowing cool air and the engine overheats, it's caused by the same thing - a clogged or damaged heater core. The coolant from the motor once hot circulates through the heater core...

Hi there. If the car was running fine prior to the pump being replaced, then you may have a defective pump. If the same problem was occurring before the fuel pump was replaced, then there may be a circuit problem....

You may still want to have the system checked in person for a possible bad sensor or connection to the sensor. After washing, you may have washed away some corrosion on the connector to the sensor. If you have a...

If you plugged in the actuator before installing it then you have ruined the new one and need to replace it then install it before you connect the electrical connector. The system will then relearn the positions.

Hello. Thank you for writing in. There are several different components which will cause a cranking-no start situation. The CPS is a good component to test, however without knowing what units your voltmeter was in its hard to compare your...

Hi there - the best help going forward is to extract the problem codes turning on the Check Engine light. Most auto parts stores will read the problem codes for you for free. In a loss of power situation like...

Hi there. Usually this situation is caused by an EGR valve that is dirty and needs to be cleaned. This component recirculates unburned fuel particles (carbon) from the exhaust and back into the intake manifold to be burned a second...

Though this can happen for quite a few different reasons. Most of the time the issue is caused by the brake light switch so I always check to see if the brake lights are working when the issue comes up....

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander sunroof to not function. The most common failure points are the sunroof switch, wiring harness fault, sunroof track, or sunroof motor failure. If no noise is heard at all...

Hi Andrew. Thanks for contacting us today. It's more than likely that the inner door latch mechanism has either broken or has come loose. To resolve this problem, you should probably have a professional mechanic complete a door will not...

I would recommend going into the settings menu on your head unit. Once you have found the settings menu, locate the settings for the thermometer. Once these settings have been located, you should be prompted to change the measurement from...

This is likely a failing fuel gauge sending unit. This is a unit that monitors the level of the fuel in the gas tank and relays this information to your car's computer, which then translates this and displays it on...

Did you check to see if your DRL lights come on when you go into gear? The lights will only come on when you go into gear on most vehicles. If not then since you are under factory warranty I...