The OBD-II emissions drive cycle for your vehicle is documented at this link. If you desire, YourMechanic can dispatch a certified mechanic to inspect your vehicle for emissions testing readiness. If you desire that service, please request a check engine...
Hi there - the VDC switch (labeled "VDC ON") should be just above the slot for the key fob on your vehicle. THe VDC light being on means this system - Vehicle Stability Control - is "on" and functioning properly....
Yes strut bearings will wear out. The first signs of worn strut bearings is the steering may jerk when turning at low speeds or parking maneuvers. As the bearing gets worse you will start to notice the steering becoming noisy...
Hi there. There are a few things that will cause this. Most of the time when this occurs it is due to petroleum contamination in the brake system. If something other than brake fluid was put into the master cylinder...
Hi Stormykally. Typically a rapid RPM acceleration like this is caused by either a vacuum leak or an idle control valve failure. You might want to review the possible sources that cause this type of problem by clicking this link...
Hi There, It sounds like something may be loose when the reinstallation happened resulting in the vibration as the torque of the engine is transferred to the suspension when shifting to second gear. I would suggest having a professional from...
Hi There, Your vehicle should have two camshaft position sensors. If only one of them was replaced, it may not have been the faulty one. Secondly, you may also want to have the wiring and connections to the camshaft sensors...
For vehicles produced prior to 2008, Mazda published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) referring to a redesign to resolve the excess pressure issue. As far as the 2012 model though, I do not see a comparable published TSB dealing with...
The first question to answer for yourself is, does the engine attempt to start, also known as cranking over? If not, then you need to be concerned with your starting system. The battery may be powerful enough to power accessories,...
Windows motors are designed to move in both directions and if you operate the motor in both directions and hear the noise inside the door like a grinding noise, then you have a bad window regulator. It is possible that...
You have a short in this circuit or a fault that is drawing excessive current. It could be the coil packs, ignition module, or a wiring fault (a short perhaps). This will require some effort with a volt meter to...
A misfire code is a very common fault on your 2002 Ford F-150. The first step is to determine what the root cause is, from there it can be determined what needs to be replaced. Common causes are the spark...
I believe you are referring to the red oil pressure light. This light will often come on when the engine dies but the key is still turned to the on position. This does not necessarily indicate a problem as long...
Assuming you are referring to the vehicle taking too much time to change gears, this may be a faulty transmission control solenoid. Modern automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the...
On your vehicle, the ground may be switched through a controller. If you bypass the controller and directly ground the blower it will run at only one speed, namely high. If you do not have the vehicle wiring diagram, or...
The subwoofer on your car is buried underneath a rear cover with four bolts holding it in place. To access the rear subwoofer and the bolts holding it, you will need to move the seats forward and remove the rear...
Hi There, As you may have noticed, depending on the size of the hole in your tire will determine how quickly the air will leak out. I would recommend having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to replace...
Hi. A malfunctioning belt tensioner is likely, as well as other component along the belt drive system, to cause failure with the belt. Have a technician remove the belt and make sure all of the other components spin freely at...
Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several issues that can occur when it comes to faults with the electronic stability control. If the light has come on, then the first step should be to have the vehicle scanned...
The dash lights on your instrument cluster is controlled by the dimmer control module or also called a dash light brightness controller on the left side of the steering column. While watching your radio lights, turn your headlights on and...
Hello, thank you for writing in. Hard steering is typically a sign of worn down steering gears or power steering pump. You will want to check the condition of these components and their fluid level. Check for leaks or any...
Louder at idle is a concern. At idle, oil pressure is at its lowest which particularly impacts the valve train. If the issue is not "within" the engine, other possibilities are the circuit of accessories that are driven by the...
Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2008 Mercury Sable. This sounds like it may be related to one of the AC vent doors. These can often times get hung up and create this kind of sound when they...
Hi, thanks for writing in. The filter is located in the fuel tank in an assembly that includes the electric fuel pump and fuel level sender. The fuel tank is under the vehicle, almost in the middle, and the pump/filter/sender...
Your car is equipped with a number of different lights on the dash that will turn on to provide important information. If the Seat Belt light comes on, it means that the driver’s belt isn’t buckled. The light will stay...
