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There are two fuel system pressure sensors in your application: one on the fuel rail and the other on the fuel feed pipe forward of the fuel tank. The fuel rail pressure sensor detects fuel pressure within the fuel rail....

Depending on your preference I would recommend a spark plug socket 5/8 with at least a 8 to 10 inch extension. Get the locking type of extension to lock to the socket so it will not get stuck on the...

All of your seats have headrests, which provide comfort and protection for your head and neck. You can raise the height of a headrest by pulling it straight up to the desired position. To lower the headrest, press the Release...

Hi there - first thing to check is for correct fluid level in the transmission. If fluid level is correct, the most likely culprit here is a bad vehicle speed sensor. A bad sensor can cause the transmission controller to...

ABS, traction and stability control systems rely on input from a number of sensors to function properly. Faults can be in any one of them from the brake light switch, steering angle sensor, wheel speed sensor, or up to a...

If the battery is good and the alternator stops charging. The car will be able to run on battery power for several hours and restart a few times before the voltage gets too low to keep things working. Usually you...

The battery light and the other warning lights should come on when you turn the key to the on position before you start the car. This is a bulb check function and is normal. Some lights may remain on while...

The trip odometer allows you to track the distance you have driven over a period of time. The trip odometer will track all of the miles that you drive until you reset it, at which point it will start over....

Hello there, a couple of different items can cause the fan to not work like this. The most likely culprits are a thermostatic switch, fan resistor, temperature switch, low-speed or high-speed relay, or a wiring issue. If the vehicle overheats,...

Hi There, As you may know, after cleaning the throttle body your car needs to go through a "re-learning" process to bring the idle back down. Try doing the following which should bring the idle back down to a normal...

Sometimes, you might find it necessary to completely wipe your HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. Perhaps you’ve decided to sell the car, or maybe you’re handing it down to your child. Whatever the reason, clearing the system of all phonebooks, passcodes, PINs,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may be having a catalytic converter issue. When the catalyst inside of the unit fails, it can chip off into chunks and rattle around in the case. The sound amplifies when the...

Hi there. There is more than just clearing the light to this situation; there is a fault with the all wheel drive system. This system relies on many mechanical, electrical, and computer components to operate properly and safely. This fault,...

Some brands are definitely better than others. Denso, Remy, Hitachi, Bosch, Nippendenso and more are just a few quality brands. You didn't include the year, make and model of your vehicle so I can't say which one I would recommend...

Hi there: Sometimes when a vehicle gets stuck in the mud, excessive mud will clog up sensors on the vehicle suspension or engine / transmission that will trigger the check engine light. However, it's also possible that the excessive wheel...

The VSA light is related to your vehicle's traction control system and stands for "Vehicle Stability Assist" (VSA). The traction control system monitors the steering and stability of the vehicle and engages when loss of traction has been detected. This...

Typically, the fluid level is checked both hot and cold in order to provide a cross check. Checking initially when cold is easier as you are not hovering over a hot engine holding a hot dipstick. Basically, on a flat...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. If a serpentine belt goes around an a/c compressor clutch pulley and the compressor is locked up, it is okay to have the belt as long as the a/c compressor clutch is not activated....

Hello. A squealing clutch can be caused by a few different things, depending on where the noise appears to be coming from. If the clutch is squealing when you depress the pedal then it may be possible that the clutch...

The best way to get these stains off of your headliner would be to purchase some upholstry shampoo from your local auto parts store. Then, spray some of the cleaner on to a soft cloth. Use the soft cloth in...

While most vehicles only let you fold down the rear seats, yours actually has folding front seatbacks as well. This can allow you to load larger items into the front, as well as carrying more cargo (with the passenger seat...

This is a common sign of a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and...

If your car is equipped with a sunroof, which I am guessing it is, the drains for the sunroof guides are a common cause of water intrusion into the vehicle. It is expected that water will get into the sunroof...

Hello. Popping out of gear is a common problem when it comes to manual transmissions. The most common reason a manual transmission would jump out of gear is due to low or contaminated fluid, worn synchronizers inside the transmission, or...

Noises are often a point of contention in automotive repair. There is a phenomenon we humans all exhibit, mechanics included, where we become ultra sensitive to our cars after they have been worked on. I'm not stating this is what...