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Hi there. This is a common problem. It is likely that a cooling system thermostat got stuck closed causing low flow through the cooling system and requires that it get replaced. It is also possible that there is a radiator...

It sounds like you may have a fuel supply problem in getting the proper amount of fuel to the fuel injectors. As you know, when you turn the key to on, the fuel pump is activated and the fuel system...

The theft-alarm system will be automatically disarmed whenever you unlock the vehicle.

Hi there. The multifunction switch is not working and needs replaced. Check the fuses are good, but if the high beams works on the temporally side of the switch, then the fuse to the headlights is working. The switch has...

Hello! The most common oil leak on a BMW inline six is the gasket between the engine block and the oil filter housing. The alternator must be removed to provide access to the oil filter housing. Once the gasket is...

It does not appear that there is a fuse for the horn located in the interior fuse panel. I would probe the ignition and accessory power fuses to see if they are a constant 12-volt source. If one of them...

If you need to defrost the windshield in a hurry, you can do so. Simply turn the Air Flow Control dial to Defroster, turn the Fan Speed Control dial to maximum, and turn the Temperature Control dial to hot. When...

The rear view mirror is an essential safety feature that provides you with visibility through your rear window. Before driving, you should always adjust your mirror so that you have maximum visibility. The mirror can be adjusted manually by grabbing...

The symptoms you describe for your GMC Yukon lead me to believe that we are dealing with a worn out serpentine belt. As the belt ages, the rubber starts to deteriorate and stretch. This causes the belt to rub material...

Hi, thanks for writing in. There are many things that could cause a misfire, such as faulty spark plugs, a bad coil pack, bad injectors, a faulty crank position sensor or something else. I would recommend having an expert from...

The average speed feature tells you the average speed at which your vehicle has been traveling since the last reset. To view the average speed, press the Trip button on the steering wheel until the feature is displayed on the...

The passenger airbag sensor is located on the overhead console. The sensor detects when a person is sitting in the passenger seat, and turns on the passenger airbag. If the passenger airbag sensor says ON, or displays an airbag, then...

The first thing to check is the fluid level. Park the car on a level surface with the transmission in Park, and the engine running. The dipstick for the transmission is red. Pull it out, wipe it off and take...

Hi. The "Check Transmission" light indicates that a fault code is present in the transmission computer. To correct this, the fault codes need to be read in order to determine the issue. Fault corrections could be as simple as a...

The speed control indicator is located on the instrument panel. When the light illuminates gray, then the speed control system is currently turned on. When the light illuminates green, then the speed control system is currently in use.

Hi there. Without seeing what you are referring to, it's difficult to tell you exactly which part it might be that you need to replace. It's probably a better idea for you to review this website for replacement cooling system...

Hi, the Check Engine Light turns on when the car's computer detects a fault somewhere. While you are driving the car, the computer is constantly checking all of the signals coming from the sensors throughout the vehicle. The computer knows...

The fuse Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates to tell you to turn on the fuse switch.

When playing music from a USB device through the sound system, there are two ways to select a file: Rotate the TURN-Scroll knob to the desired file. Use the up and down arrows on the Seek Track button to...

The coil pack melts down for a reason and cause will need to be diagnosed what caused it. The most common cause is a short in the signal wire or excessive resistance in the plug wires or plugs. I recommend...

It could be. I would put a gas cap scan on it first, that's often the easiest fix. If the gas cap is worn and it leaks, it's going to trip that code. If it's not that, the problem is...

Hi. Most of the time when these codes come up it is because the throttle body has failed. If you replaced the throttle body and cleared the codes and the problem persists then there may be another issue. When replacing...

It seems that your Nissan may have an issue with the emergency flasher switch or perhaps the flasher relay itself. This is definitely both an electrical issue and safety issue that should be resolved as soon as possible. As you...

Hi there. This can be a couple of somewhat easy issues to fix. Your vehicle sounds as if it is experiencing a common side effect of a dead battery. Secondly, your vehicle alternator possibly is not outputting enough power to...