Hi there. You can disable the airbag to the vehicle. either the airbag is mechanical or electronic. If the airbag is electronic, when a child is sitting on the seat, the airbag light that says airbag ON, will now say...
Hello there, it is true the engine mounts are not typically covered under the powertrain warranty of your 2013 Ford Explorer. The powertrain warranty generally only covers mechanical engine and transmission parts. If you decide not to go the dealer...
Adjusting the fader and balance in your infotainment system is easy: Press the Tone button on the system. Turn the Menu or Menu/Sel knob to highlight Fader or Balance, and then press the knob to select that submenu. Turn...
Hi there. Wen the engine was overfilled by an additional quart of engine oil, then the engine was trying to lock up as the crankcase pressure was too high and the pistons are pressing against the oil. I recommend draining...
Hi there. From the description you have provided, your vehicle's no crank appears to be more than a battery or starter problem. It could be poor terminal connections at the battery and/or the other end of the battery cables. Check...
The engine coolant temperature sensor should be located on the radiator hose fitting on the front of the engine. The connector is locked in place by a clip lock on the connector housing that needs to be depressed at the...
Hi there. When the check engine light comes on, it's due to a mechanical or electrical fault that is detected by a sensor and triggered by the ECU of the car. If your check engine light is on and the...
Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Check your fuse first, under hood fuse box. Check down by your brake pedal to see if the brake/transmission shift interlock (BTSI) or brake light switch is plugged in and making contact with the...
Hi there. The best stuff to use to remove paint off chrome is Rust-Oleum Aircraft Remover (a paint remover for aircraft vehicles). The remover is very powerful, so you will want to cover the paint on your vehicle with cardboard...
Hi there. The Panamera is one of my favorite cars to drive, but less favorite cars to service for the same reasons - the complexity of the vehicle's suspension system. The problem with most performance cars, like the Porsche Panamera...
Hello. You don't indicate the mileage on your vehicle, but a high mileage or poorly maintained or abused engine could have low oil pressure from worn connecting rod or crankshaft main bearings or a clogged oil pump pickup screen. It...
Hi Robert. We understood your inquiry correctly the first time you submitted the question. The truth is that without completing an onsite inspection, telling you the exact reason why you are not getting third or fourth gear to shift is...
This is usually a sign of the brake rotors developing hot spots or becoming warped. When the brakes are applied, an enormous amount of heat is generated. As this happens and the brakes heat up and cool down repeatedly, the...
Hello. You will have two brake lines, a pressurized fuel line, and an evaporative emissions line. The smaller metal lines are the brake fluid lines and the other are fuel system lines.
Hi there. It is very common to see leaks at this connection. The metal transmission cooler line connects to the radiator with a set of flare fittings. It is common for these to either come loose or to become warped...
The P indicates you are in paddle shift mode and need to shift down. You can disable paddle shift and put in drive mode by holding the + plus button until D or S is displayed.
Hi there. If all of the lights on the dash board are not working then most of the time the issue is in the dimmer switch. The dimmer switch controls how bright the lights are inside of the vehicle. This...
Hi there. There are two resources I can offer you. First, you might want to read this article on how to replace an ignition lock cylinder. Second, although this video is for a 2003 Honda Odyssey, the process is virtually...
Hi, thanks for your question. This is a common situation when what is known as the mass airflow sensor needs to be upgraded, cleaned, or replaced. This is a unit that regulates air flow into the engine as it is...
Hi! The cigarette lighter is on a fused circuit connected to the battery. The wiring for the socket uses thin wires on a low amperage circuit. Generally, too many devices hooked into the socket, or just one drawing more power...
Hi there. Most of the time when the hood will no longer release on the Aveo. This is because the release cable has broken from the release handle under the dash. You can typically pull the handle and visually see...
Hi there. Unfortunately, our mobile mechanics are not equipped to provide body repair services. It would be a better idea for you to contact a local body repair shop in this case. Thanks.
Hi there. Coolant can leak from a number of different spots on your vehicle. If the coolant is steadily leaking while the engine is running, then it is typically the water pump. If not then it can be the radiator,...
Hi there; Most of the time, when the AC is not blowing cold air, it's due to one of two things. First, it's possible you have a coolant or vacuum leak within the system. Second, the AC compressor is damaged...
Hello. If you are referring to trouble code P0171, then there may be a few different potential causes. P0171 is the trouble code for a lean condition at bank 1 of the vehicle's engine. A lean condition occurs when the...
