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There are two (at least) quite distinct issues in regard to your general request: The first is, once a check engine light illuminates, what are the most "frequent" codes that are stored and thence downloaded, that is what does THAT...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. It's highly unlikely that the computer is damaged, especially with only 48,000 miles on the vehicle. You may have an issue with your key or the ignition system that is causing some electrical gremlins...

Possible causes of such noise are wheel bearings, a stuck brake caliper or seized sliding pins on the caliper torque plate, brake dust plate interference, loose caliper or torque plate, suspension interference with the body, and trapped foreign material in...

When you are in an active phone call, you can adjust the volume of the speaker, so that you can hear the person you are conversing with better. To raise the volume, press the Up button on the Volume switch...

Hello. Most of the time this is caused by a failure in the wiper switch itself. This arm tends to fail internally and not make good contact which will cause the system to not work. Before replacing it though the...

The transmission mount is located on the back side of the transmission attached to the sub-frame. You will need a jack to support the transmission to remove the mount. If you need further assistance with your transmission mounts, then seek...

Hi there - I think you are on the right track looking at the cooling fan control module as the failure point. I would not expect that you fixed anything by jiggling it. Most likely, a relay is stuck shut...

This is a common problem, and Nissan is aware of it. They have released a Technical Service Bulletin NTB13-079c that outlines the procedure of installing an add-on cooler to help keep the transmission fluid in check. In some cases the...

Hi Troy. Thanks for contacting us today. Typically when you have a bogging type of problem, it's due to an air/fuel ratio problem. The first thing I would check is the mass air flow sensor, followed by air filters and...

The SRS Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. When this light illuminates, there is a problem with the air bag system, the seat belt pretensioners, or the front passenger occupant classification system, which decides when to turn on...

The code you have indicates that there is low voltage to the powertrain control module. This is likely due to your battery being low on charge due to age. When the engine first cranks over it is a great strain...

Your car’s Maintenance Minder™ system is designed as a reminder system and a tracker for your vehicle service. It can display a number of different messages in conjunction with the oil life percentage and the wrench symbol on the dash...

Hello - not ideal perhaps, but yes, you can use the 5W30 oil in your engine. Since we are in the winter months, the lower "viscosity" rating (5), is more important - measuring the fluidity of the oil at lower...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The color of the warning light should give you some information about how serious the situation is. If it is green or blue, typically this means whatever corresponding system is functioning or currently in...

Your water pump can be repaired, however the parts and labor to repair the pump may possibly exceed the cost of a new pump. I would recommend having an expert from Your Mechanic come to your home to take a...

The short answer is yes, but only slightly. The ambient air temperature sensor provides information for the engine management system to make the correct fuel air mixture for the local temperature. If the sensor is damaged, it usually causes a...

There may be many causes for noises and cannot tell what it is just by the description you are giving. I would suggest you do not drive the vehicle until having a mechanic like one from YourMechanic comes to you...

Hi. An airbag light is and indicator that there are codes stored that need to addressed. I suggest having a certified mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, scan your car for codes and plan a method of diagnosing the problem.

Hey there, thank you for asking about your 2010 Honda Element. You may just be hearing the metal material that is in the brake pads. There are many different brands and qualities of brake pads and the less expensive pads...

Hi there. On your transmission there is an actuator (solenoid) for the Overdrive clutch. The code is coming as P2701 for the Overdrive clutch actuator (solenoid) not working and is your main cause of the transmission shifting issue. The code...

You may have a brake issue or a wheel bearing issue. Either of them may cause a dragging noise. Attest drive and visual inspection will narrow down what is causing your issue. I would not recommend driving the vehicle. A...

Hi there. Typically we don't offer advice on aftermarket component upgrades. In regards to whether the voltage regulator is located inside the new alternator, that depends on the unit. This one for example has it installed inside and does not...

Your car is equipped with electric power steering. The vehicle needs to be checked for codes in the steering system. If there are none present, please contact Hyundai to see if your vehicle is covered under recall #15V100000 for Hyundai...

The rear door lock actuator can fail in two ways electrically or mechanically. If it fails electrically you will not hear the actuator try to operate when you try to lock/unlock the door. If it fails mechanically like the gear...

Smelling a gas odor coming from your vehicle is never good experience and it usually means there is a leak somewhere. From the description provided, it is quite possible that the EVAP Purge Canister has developed a leak and needs...