The Door Ajar Light is a helpful indicator that will let you know when the doors of your vehicle are open. For safety reasons, you should never drive with a door open. To understand the Door Ajar Light. The...
Hi there, with the Airmatic malfunction the car is telling you the tire pressure is low probably causing a flat tire. A nail or small leak would allow you to hear the tire releasing air. A qualified mechanic, like one...
The first thing to check is to see if you have fuel pressure at the fuel injector fuel rail. Sometimes the fuel filter housing will block fuel from coming from the fuel tank and blocks the fuel from getting through...
People often only think a battery will get damaged in the winter. However, the summer heat can be even more damaging than the winter’s cold temperatures when it comes to car batteries. The summer heat is when most of the...
Hello. I would not recommend changing the water pump unless there is an issue with it. It is common for the water pump to fail, but it does show signs of leakage first. ANy good mechanic can check it to...
Hello, since the fluid is full and you state the air conditioning is also failing, you should check the front of the engine and make sure that the drive belt is present. If the belt is present, I would say...
Hey thanks for the question, and thats a really good one by the way. As technology has grown so has the demand for more fuel efficient cars that are more friendly on the environment. One way this is achieved is...
I believe this light is related to the traction control system on your vehicle. It is possible that a faulty wheel speed sensor on one of the four wheels could be causing this issue. I would recommend having your vehicle...
The A/C control relay is in the "Fuse Relay Center" which looks like a black plastic box in the under hood area. The relay may be a micro relay and will be labeled "AC Clutch". If you have a non...
To clean the outside of your car windows, you may need a variety of items, depending on how dirty or stained they are. If the outside of your windows have water spots (calcium deposits), these can be very difficult to...
Hey there. In order to use the keypad on the side of your Ford product, you will need to know the five digit code that corresponds to your vehicle. There is a sticker hidden somewhere in your vehicle that tells...
This is called the inner fender plastic liner and protects from water and dirt from getting into the engine area. You may have to special order a new one from a dealer or if you contact our customer service they...
Any time part of the ignition system or keys have been replaced on a vehicle that has a theft system installed from the factory will require reprograming the new keys to the vehicles theft system.
If your car is equipped with Reading lights in the rear, they’re built into the rear Dome lights. You’ll find one on each side (driver and passenger). These lights are designed to provide illumination for passengers in the back seat,...
Contrary to popular belief, your headlight assembly isn’t airtight. There are vents built in to allow pressure to vent. Otherwise, pressure changes could lead to a cracked lens. Because there are vents in the assembly, some moisture can enter. This...
Hello there, the recall for your 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 only covers adding a retention device to the rear differential pinion nut. This does not require draining the fluid from the differential or opening the rear cover. The differential fluid...
There are many vehicles today where it is normal for the cooling fan to run for a few minutes after the engine has been turned off. It is especially long running and will be more noticeable on really hot days...
I would recommend having your sunroof inspected by a certified mechanic. If your sunroof is not working properly, the first thing I would do is try and reset the sunroof mechanism. This can be done by either unplugging the motor,...
Hi. Misfires are common. Your vehicle in particular has coil packs with long wires that extend into a tube where the spark plug sits. Because of this, it is common for the wires to short out on the tubes causing...
Yes, the entire section of pipe the flex pipe is attached to can be replaced. For the best fit, consider ordering the part from your local dealer. The repair may take some time depending on how much rust has built...
It is normal for the brakes to go down about 4 inches when starting the car with foot on the brakes but not for the brakes to go to the floor. If it goes all the way to the floor...
The timing chain keeps the internal engine components moving in the correct time. Valves have to open and close at specific times in order to avoid contacting pistons, prevent misfires, etc. If the chain breaks with the car engine at...
Hello, thanks for writing in. When you open up a differential case you should see the differential gears, the ring and pinion. If the rear end is damaged or blown, you may see damage to the gears, or find metal...
Clogged fuel injectors are a possible cause of this condition along with a clogged fuel filter and weak or inoperative fuel pump. My first suggestion would be to have a professional do an inspection. If fuel pressure is low then...
It sounds like you may be experiencing an issue with your fuel system. The fuel pressure regulator is one of the parts responsible for maintaining your fuel pressure at all rates of engine speed. Most fuel pressure regulators are controlled...
