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While you’d think that your headlight lenses were sealed, that’s not the case. They have to be vented to accommodate pressure changes. Otherwise, pressure might build up in the lens and crack it. Because your headlight lenses are vented, some...

Then turn signal switch internal parts hold it in one direction or the other normally until the steering shaft contacts the lever mechanism and returns it to center. You have a defective turn signal switch and need to replace it....

If the engine got that hot then you will need a lot of work. Most of the time the cylinder head will warp too much and cause the head to need replacement. The other parts should always be replaced when...

Parking your car with a trailer attached can be tricky. It’s not as simple as finding a spot and putting the car in park. You need to follow a few important steps: Find a parking spot long enough to...

Hello. To answer your location question, the ECM is behind the fuse and relay block of electronics under the passenger side of the dash (behind the glove box). The ECM is behind the other electronics, mounted flat against the firewall,...

You need to go to display and go into vehicle settings menu and enable horn feedback to on. When you press lock button once it should lock car without horn but if you hit lock button again then should get...

Brake fluid can congeal in vehicle braking systems but it is not common. The contaminants that cause this vary from moisture to system materials wearing off to adding mistaken fluids to the brake fluid, such as engine oil. The remedy...

Hello there. I would try to make sure you turn off your A/C before you shut off the vehicle each time to see if the squeal goes away. The A/C may be trying to come on too soon before the...

It sounds like you may have a starter solenoid that may be in the beginning stages of failing or potentially a weak battery. Typically, when a battery is weak you may have some erratic start failures that will usually result...

It is possible for a speed sensor to limit the throttle opening since the failed sensor system can cause the powertrain to get damaged or not know how fast you are going and will cause failsafe mode on some vehicles....

These types of noises can generally come from a faulted cv axle or badly worn wheel bearing on the vehicle. A cv axle with torn grease boots may make more noise during tight cornering and a worn wheel bearing will...

My guess is the valve stem seals are bad. This is a very common problem with BMW vehicles the same era as yours. As the seals age and harden, they allow oil to seep past the valves and into the...

Hey there. This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to...

Hello. If your accelerator pedal is no longer working to accelerate your vehicle then it may be possible that your vehicle's throttle cable has snapped. The accelerator pedal is connected to the throttlebody via a steel cable that can sometimes...

If your car has automatic headlights, then it also has a headlight control sensor. Essentially, this is what’s responsible for turning your headlights on and off based on ambient light levels. The sensor is located on the dash near the...

One of the most common causes of the brake pedal going to the floor is a loss of brake fluid. Generally, this is easy to detect due to the fact that there is usually brake fluid leaking on the ground...

You need to check the large cable from the battery down to the starter to see if there is power present at the starter through the cable. If you have no power to the starter's main wire then you may...

Hi Edward. Thanks for contacting us today. While the shift interlock latch is a common source of this symptom, it's very rare for it to fail within three years. Most of the time, a failed brake switch or debris inside...

Hello. The most common cause for this is a low refrigerant charge. There could be a problem with a sensor or even a wiring issue, but it is most common for there to be a minor leak in the system...

A real time scanner is necessary to look at actual engine operating data and that will usually reveal enough clues to pinpoint the fault. Although the throttle control system is a common trouble area with reduced power or loss of...

Unfortunately, if you have tampered with the bluetooth system, it would be very difficult to determine what could be causing this issue without knowing what you did previously. The only recommendation that I have is to check behind the radio...

Hi there. It would be really hard to say what it will cost to fix and how long it will take without knowing first what is going on. This light can come on for a number of reasons, some of...

If the engine won't turn over, that is if the starter motor is not functioning, the issue is in the starter circuit and/or the starter motor itself. If the starter is functioning, but the engine won't catch and run, that...

The transmission is slipping if the rpms go up and vehicle slows down. You should check the transmission fluid to make sure it is full. If it is full then you have internal transmission problems and should have a transmission...

Code P1028 indicates the engine control unit is detecting that the coolant temperature is lower than the thermostat is designed for. This typically can be caused by a thermostat that is stuck open. The thermostat is designed to allow the...