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Hello. If you have a misfire, most of the time that will set a misfire code. If the only code that comes up is an O2 sensor code then you may have a bad oxygen sensor or you might have...

There are multiple issues that could cause a radio to not pick up an AM / FM signal. In most cases it's due to faulty wiring, a loose ground wire or the wiring running to and from the antenna. However,...

This may be related to a faulty blower motor or blower motor relay. Occasionally, the blower motor itself will wear out or become faulty working intermittently as the brush contacts inside the motor wear out. The blower motor relay supplies...

Hi Barbara. Thanks for contacting us today. Usually when both of these warning lights illuminate, it's due to a wheel or speed sensor failure - as both contribute to the Advance Trac and ABS system. It's also possible that the...

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. You had mentioned that your battery had 10.1 volts at the time and said that is what the battery usually has. A fully charged battery will have 12.6 volts, a 75% charged battery...

Hi there. For the electrical issues on the dash that are not working properly, I recommend that you have your battery check and loaded. The battery could have 12.6 volts, but if a cell is burnt or damaged, the battery...

A leaking purge valve can cause a hard start and rough running after getting fuel due to vapors flooding the engine out. The shifting problem is most likely not related to the purge valve. This sounds like a shift solenoid...

It is very easy to open the hood: Pull on the hood release lever, which is located at the bottom left part of the dash, near the brake pedal. You should feel or hear the hood release. From the...

Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this information constantly to the ABS and traction control system which are controlled by the car's ECU. When the ECU...

Hi there: Overheating problems can be caused by multiple component failures ranging from a heater core that is clogged (as the mechanic suggested), a bad thermostat or coolant leaks and water pump failure. However, one item often overlooked is the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The fans can cause the vehicle to shake and vibrate. If you suspect the problem lies with the fans, start there. Check for any broken fins, extra noises, debris, or other obvious signs of...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The 4L60E has electronic shift solenoids that shift the transmission in first, second, and fourth. If you unplug the harness to the transmission, your transmission will only have reverse and third gear. In...

The Speed Control system on your car is the same as what you know as a Cruise Control system on other vehicles. It provides you with a way to control the speed of your car without having to keep your...

Hello, the transmission will bolt up to vehicle. The difference can be configuration of operating pressures, clutch pack stack and shift points. These codes are for engine and vehicle type match. The transmission will work just may not have smooth...

Hi there. During cold weather, most vehicle will have some type of loss of power and misfire when accelerated when the engine is cold before trying to warm it up to operating temperature. The popping sound that you are hearing...

Hi Claire. Thanks for contacting us today. Yeah, it's likely that you have a blown fuse or electrical relay that is causing the driver side seat heat and cigarette lighter to malfunction. I do not believe they have the same...

Hello. The noise that you hear coming from your windshield is likely due to the windshield seal coming loose. This could be fixed by having the windshield resealed. If resealing the windshield does not work, or if this is not...

Hi Emily. This is one of the common codes associated with the secondary air injection system on that particular Toyota engine. One of the valves may have failed or has contamination inside. The secondary air injection system is an emission...

Hi there. From the description you have given, I'm lead to believe your vehicle has 65,000 miles and not 6,500 miles. Changing the CVT (continuously variable transmission) fluid more than likely will not quiet the transmission. It is very important...

Hello there. Many possible faults can cause your 2013 Ford Focus to vibrate upon acceleration. From your description, it sounds like you are describing an engine misfire. Misfires can be caused by many issues, but the most common are spark...

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Hello, thanks for writing in about your 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The multi-function switch near the steering wheel has been known to cause a similar issue on many vehicles. Worn contacts inside the switch can cause the exterior lighting to malfunction...

Hello there, many common faults will cause your 2006 Volkswagen Beetle convertible top to not function. It is great that you have performed the reset procedure already as that is typically the first step in diagnosis. In most cases when...

Code P2096 stands for Post Catalyst Fuel Trim too Lean Bank 1 and code P2196 stands for O2 Sensor Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 1. My guess is that the upstream O2 sensor has failed causing a false rich condition....

Hi there. Your issue of your car not wanting to start sounds more like a dead battery and will need to be replaced. The reason for this is because of you not being able to operate your windows or even...