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Yes, all of those issues should be checked out, especially as the warning lights involve key vehicle safety systems like the steering system. Your vehicle is under warranty as it is brand new. You should bring the car back to...

The fluid in the rear end can be inspected for extensive wear on the gears inside and the drive shaft joints for any amount of play. Check all of the vehicles fluids to make sure they are full and clean...

Hello there, many faults will cause the alternator pulley to fail on your 2003 Volkswagen Golf. When the pulley assembly fails on the alternator it is most often due to a seized alternator bearings. To remedy this issue properly the...

Hello - a "hard start when cold, or left overnight" is usually a fuel mixture problem during cold start. The coolant and air temperature sensors cause problems when they do not accurately measure coolant and air temperatures, report bad temperature...

Hi there. Thanks for writing in. In some cases, the oil leaking from the vehicle after a rear main seal and oil cooler are repaired is caused by residual oil that was not cleaned or removed from the vehicle after...

The SAM will need to be programmed in order to be able to communicate on the network of modules in the car. The dealer module scanner will be needed to do the programming or the module will not work correctly....

Check the front of the engine for the timing cover. If the cover is aluminum, then your engine has a timing chain and not a belt. The 1.6L Soul engines are equipped with a timing chain after 2010. However, if...

All the ECM's or PCM's will generate some normal heat from the transistors, processors, or chips. If you are having failure from a problem, then there should be codes stored inside the module that may indicate the problem. You may...

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Hi there. I wouldn't recommend driving while the power steering belt is broken; not only because it is a safety issue, but also because it can cause additional damage to power steering systems. The belt is designed to operate the...

Throttle position sensor codes could indicate problems with the throttle position sensor itself, problems with the throttle body, or problems with the wiring to the throttle position sensor. In extreme cases a dirty throttle body could even cause this issue...

Most likely, the basic problem is a failure of one (or both) of the rear wheel speed sensors. These sensors drive first - the speedometer and ABS, and second - influence engine/transmission control. The car "sees" no real speed, but...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve is a small valve on the engine's intake system that...

This upholstery issue affected Mustangs from 2005 to 2009 and it really does make the interior look terrible and cheap. Ford keeps on saying they are not aware of this being a widespread issue but they have repaired this...

As you have said, this may be related to a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at...

Unfortunately, your only alternative to repairing it would be to replace it with a used one. I would contact the manufacture to see if they will help with the repairs. Sometimes they will do a goodwill repair and pay for...

It's common to find the source of a misfire in the ignition system. Checking the coils with an Ohmmeter doesn't really tell you much though. When I diagnose a misfire, sometimes I find it helpful to swap the coils and...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing you should do is check your owner's manual for more information on how to close the sunroof in cases like this. To repair the issue, we need to look at the...

B1 service includes an oil and filter change, as well as other services. Like most manufacturers, Honda no longer bases the timing of oil and filter changes on either elapsed time or elapsed mileage. Instead, the engine computer analyzes the...

You should have the battery load tested. It may not have enough power to turn the starter. If the battery is found to be good you should test the starter and make sure you're getting power to the coil when...

Hi there. The crankshaft position sensor is located on the back of the engine on the driver side near the top at an angle. The camshaft position sensor is located just behind the camshaft gear on the left bank cylinder...

Hi! There are many possible solutions to your concern. The system is not working is a little vague as there are electrical and mechanical aspects to the air conditioning system. A bug as simple as a blown fuse or low...