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When the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter is used to lock the vehicle, the vehicle can confirm the locking by flashing the lights and beeping the horn. You can choose which feedback you receive when locking the car via the...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your Toyota 4Runner. Your A/C has separate temperature control actuators on the A/C evaporator case and the passenger side one may be stuck in cold position. Replace the actuator and it should fix the...

The first thing is to duplicate the problem with a mechanic because they cannot fix what they cannot hear. Most mechanics want to verify a problem, so they can see if the problem is fixable. The noise is most likely...

You generally get bad fuel mileage for either the air filter that is clogged or the MAF sensor that measures how much fuel goes in to see if either is dirty or needs to be replaced. Fuel injectors could be...

Hi there. With the vehicle engine running but the transmission in park or neutral, put the transfer case in 4H and see if it will engage. Then try to put it into 4L and see if it will engage. If...

First, let's determine if the engine is cranking. If the engine is not cranking it could be any one of these issues: weak or defective battery, bad battery cables, ignition switch, starter motor, seized or hydrolocked engine, or other wiring....

Hi Jacob. Thanks for contacting us tonight. P0021 is the OBD-II generic code indicating that the Engine Control Module (ECM) has determined that the bank 2 intake camshaft is more advanced than what the ECM has commanded it to be....

If the noise goes away when you let go of the accelerator, it's probably an engine or exhaust system related noise, and you are just simply hearing it through the vents. To have a noise such as this pinpointed, the...

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If the AC light is flashing and the air is coming out warm the problem might be a faulty AC compressor clutch relay. There is a technical service bulletin published by Toyota that has an updated relay part number to...

All three problems may be related. You will have to get the computer scanned to see if you have a bad speed sensor. The speed sensor will sense the speed in which you are going; the computer will use this...

Hi Matt. Thanks for contacting us today. If you turn the key and the starter is activated, causing the engine to turn over - but it will not start, this could be due to a few different sources. Either fuel...

First the rubber seal around the sunroof would have to be checked for damage, deformities and cracks. There are four water drains under the sunroof that go to the four corners of your vehicle. The water that gets by the...

Hello. When you're getting a squealing noise and a loss of power, most of the time it is caused by a failing accessory. The most common causes are the alternator, water pump or a/c compressor bearings failing and dragging down...

This depends heavily on your own mechanical ability and access to the proper tools. I would recommend having an expert from Your Mechanic come to your home to replace your motor mounts.

Check for a failed or inadequate battery ground at the body. If the battery is used, to determine the battery's condition it must be load tested. If the battery passes a load test, confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security...

Fuel system supply faults are a possible cause of stalling as are vacuum leaks and faults with engine sensors. YourMechanic offers a stalling diagnostic. If you request that service a certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right to your location, will...

The starter on your vehicle should be located on the transmission bellhousing, between the engine and radiator, on the lower side. From past experience, I can tell you that the starter arrangement on this vehicle can be difficult to get...

In many cases, misfires can be diagnosed by swapping components from the missing cylinder with the components of a functioning cylinder. Then you check the scanner to see if the misfire moves. It can be time consuming, but most auto...

I use lacquer thinner that they sell in auto paint stores. It’s the thinner that they use to thin oil paint and oil lacquer paint before they spray it on to the car. It does work quite well. You mix...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. This is one of the biggest myths that exist when it comes to motor oils. You can most certainly switch back and forth at anytime. Synthetic oils are in fact simply a blend of...

The first clue is the EGR system. One engine has it and the other does not. Even though it may be illegal for you to change your vehicle engine from a 98 to a 96, as long as it is...

Hi Christopher. Typically when an engine misfiring issue occurs after the engine has come to operating temperature, it's due to fuel related components, such as fuel injectors that are clogged or misfiring themselves. This could be due to excessive carbon...