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I love to drive, especially with living by the beach in Southern California, but I know first hand that it's not fun to drive when you're not able to get comfortable in your own car seat. It can be quite...

With a reoccurring issue like this, you can almost guarantee that another malfunction is causing the failure. If this cluster has failed, you will end up needing another one. But do not replace it until you know what the main...

Hi Laurie. Thanks for contacting us today. Based on your feedback, you have a rather serious suspension or steering component failure. I would strongly recommend having a professional mobile mechanic come to your location to complete an on-site inspection to...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first step is to have the vehicle scanned for diagnostic codes. Then you can take that information and find out what is causing the misfire. Without that information it is a guessing game....

The intermittent illumination of the Check Engine Light (CEL) should be resolved by getting a CEL Diagnostic and then repairing the fault that is identified. Such a diagnostic might provides clues as to the other faults you are writing in...

Your car has Oxygen sensors in the exhaust system to give the computer information on the fuel mixture. The Oxygen sensor produces a small voltage when it heats up and if there is oxygen present in the exhaust, as in...

Hi there. The code is coming up for more than the O2 sensors or Catalytic Converter. Perform the following steps to determine what is the cause for the code P0420. Check the following A damaged or failed oxygen sensor...

Hi there. Check the wiring from the horn button to the horn and see if there is any loose wiring or any burned wires. If all the wiring looks good, then the issue is within the steering column. The horn...

I can't say with any assurance whether it's OK to drive without hearing the rattle myself. It really could be anything and I'd need more information. But I'm going to guess that your catalytic converter is coming apart on the...

The purpose of the No. 2 sensor is to monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter. Consequently, if everything is functioning correctly, the No. 2 sensor is supposed to report a constant voltage. If the No. 2 sensor waveform mimicked...

If you have an issue with your clutch pedal going to the floor, the slave cylinder is normally the cause of this circumstance. Also, if the push rod has been broken the first step would be to track down a...

If both blinkers stopped functioning, then it is probably not a bulb, but something common to both sides like a flasher relay. It's not an expensive part, and just plugs into the fuse panel. If you still have your owner's...

Hello. A common reason for code p0191 and p069e is a dirty fuel filter. The fuel filter should be replaced on your vehicle about every 2-3 years. Another reason which is just as prevalent of a cause would be a...

It seems like the problem is one the shop may have not experienced just yet or they may have found a big problem and are trying to work with Kia directly for warranty or recall information. Take the vehicle back...

From the description you're giving me, I'm not sure. I know many Fords, including my F150, have a circular seal type bell housing inspection cover near the transmission. Fluid pooled in this area generally indicates an engine oil leak from...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, my thought is, your vehicle has a coolant leak. Assuming you added to the cooling system, would account for the temperature gauge returning to normal and low coolant indicator going off. The...

Hi there - many manufacturers program the transmission to hold 1st gear longer when ambient temperatures are very low. This allows the engine to warm up faster, making your heater work more quickly. It also revs the engine more when...

Hi there. These situations can be caused by a number of things and can be frustrating. From my experience with this vehicle, it is usually caused by a bad ignition switch. It can also be a bad main relay or...

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Hi, thanks for writing in. This is likely related to the anti-theft system in the car going into safe mode. This can be caused for a variety of reasons such as dead or weak battery or a short in the...

Hello, thanks for writing in. A battery at 45% power is a bad battery. If it takes a charge and then is back to "45%" within hours, the battery is not holding a charge correctly. There is possibly a parasitic...

You should first have the brakes fully inspected and the brake booster and master cylinder diagnosed for any leaks or defects. If no problems are found, then check to see if the vehicle has the latest calibration for the powertrain...

Hi there. Seems that the troubleshooting is leading to the transmission. When the vehicle goes into drive or reverse, if the transmission is lock up or the converter clutch is active, the engine will stall. When tapping on or turning...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. Check to see if the electric fan is coming on when at idle. If the fan is not coming on, check the fuse box for any blown fuses. If all of the fuses are...

Operating a modern computer controlled vehicle with a dead battery can damage the Powertrain Control Module due to the voltage instability, particularty voltage excursions on the high side (above 14 volts), that occur when the alternator has no buffer to...