If your vehicle is equipped with automatic headlights, they will be on the headlight switch, which is to the left of the steering wheel. If you turn the switch to the “Auto” setting, then the lights will automatically come on...
If the vehicle is getting power and the light are coming on the dash, then the immobilizer has the ignition system disabled. Check the fuel cut off switch (vehicle safety switch) and see if it has been tripped. If the...
Hi there. There are a few possibilities here. It is possible that you had a valve timing issue prior to working on the manifold. These engines have a ton of issues with the balance shaft and the valve timing as...
Hello. If your vehicle has stalled, and will no longer turn over then it may possible that the alternator has failed. A faulty alternator will not be able to properly charge the battery. This will place a drain on the...
Hi There, Generally, when turning the key produces one single click sound, this often times indicates you may have a faulty starter solenoid. A faulty starter solenoid will generally produce a clicking sound when turning the key. The starter solenoid...
In the Uplevel Message Center, there is a feature called Gauge mode. Gauge mode helpfully shows some of your vehicle's stats as a graphic. To view the options in Gauge mode. Use the Up or Down arrow keys on...
Hi there. At first glance, I would assume the grinding noise is caused by a damaged wheel bearing. When the wheel bearing is starting to fail, it looses lubricity; which causes metal-to-metal contact and a grinding noise is often the...
Hi there. If the strut itself is loose, then its likely that the entire strut assembly that needs to be replaced. To receive a price quote to have one of our mobile mechanics complete this repair, you can click this...
If your rotors do not have a good clean smooth surface for the new pads to ride on then the pads will not be able to seat properly. This can lead to vehicle pull to one side or lack of...
The warning light about the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is telling you it is activating. If this is happening on dry pavement, then it is likely a malfunction with the ABS. You definitely want to get this checked out ASAP....
Hello. It is possible that the oil pump is not operating properly and this is causing the oil light to come on. You could try switching the low pressure and high pressure sensor wires to see if that fixes the...
Hi there. The spark plugs are rated for 100,000 miles for your vehicle, so you have about 5,000 miles left on their life for a decent spark. I recommend changing the spark plugs with the OEM parts to ensure a...
Hello, and thank you for writing in. The first components to consider when you experience these symptoms are the tires. They will create noise and vibration when they are inflated improperly, out of round, or out of balance. If the...
Hi There, This could be related to many possibilities, however some common things that may cause the car to hesitate are things like low fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor, clogged or dirty fuel injectors, a...
I use it, yes. But I use it on the older, worn-out engines and it helps build up the compression because it is a thicker oil and I believe it has molybdenum sulfate, which is a very good metal cleaner...
The engine might not start because the neutral start safety switch "thinks" the car is in drive. There is a problem with the selector, the switch and/or the shift/gear selector cable adjustment. To figure out which of the three, the...
Hi there. Governors in a fuel system are basically a three-way valve. There is a supply port, exit port, and a dump port. As the fuel pressure regulator is set the fuel pressure will remain the same as when the...
Hello there, without knowing which parts the dealer determined to be faulty I can only offer general advice for your 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The CV shaft, CV boots, and axle assembles are common repair items, any one of these...
Hello. Sometimes hitting a curb or running over a pothole can cause the alignment to go out in a car. Also, if you have a worn suspension it will cause the alignment to go out as well. If this is...
Fuel is a possibility but so is air induction particularly the idle air control (IAC) valve. The IAC valve may be sticking which would explain the first symptom you report which is everything was great until you simply put it...
Hi, thanks for writing in. It sounds like there could be a connection issue, an issue with your stereos electrical system, or a faulty stereo. First, I would remove the stereo and check all connections to verify that everything is...
Hello. If it leak shows up after 20 minutes of the vehicle running even after you put the k seal in you will still have to replace the radiator because the k seal isn't properly doing its job in fixing...
The issue you describe can be very dangerous for you and your passengers. I have read many instances of other owners having similar issues, some of which have caused accident that have led to injury(according to their statements). It looks...
