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There is a known problem where the driver's seat loses ground between the top part of seat and lower part of seat and will cause a static discharge and will make the instrument cluster reset. The fix is to add...

Hi there. Depending on what edition of the Silverado you have the leaking coolant may be coming from the radiator overflow reservoir. It might also be a heater bypass tube that's damaged. The reservoir is used for overflow, as coolant...

On this particular re-learn, the scan tool is helpful because it can re-set learned airflow values to zero. However, as you can see from the Factory Service Manual instructions, merely driving the car after an unsuccessful "re-learn" will cause the...

If an engine fault causes enough loss in RPM at idle, the charging system warning light could come on. Another possibility is the charging system and/or battery are faulty and thus there is inadequate power to run the ignition system,...

Hello. If your hub caps keep falling off then your best option would probably be to use different hub caps. If the wheels or hub caps are of low quality then that may result in a poor fit and function....

Hello, thank you for writing in. The sensor, or oil pressure switch, can be tested. If the sensor appears to be within the factory spec, the first thing to check is if you have the right viscosity oil. If the...

There is likely an electrical malfunction that is intermittent but "heat" related. That is, once the engine warms up, the malfunction occurs. Sometimes ignition coils or crankshaft position sensors will do this but there are quite a few possibilities. In...

There are three or more steering system recalls that may pertain to this vehicle. One is for the steering knuckle that was not made correct and not tightened correct during assembly and the loss of steering may be possible. The...

Normally, the indicator (or pointer) on the engine temperature gauge should be in the "center", or lower. If your cooling gauge has numbers, the acceptable operating range is 195 to 215 degrees. Above or below that range, in normal engine...

Unfortunately, your car does not have the old style dipstick access and so it is really involved to change the fluid. Drain and refill on this model requires the following tools: Rubber Tip Air Nozzle (100-D009 (D93L-7000-A), Vacuum Pump Kit...

Hi there - the noise you describe while turning the steering wheel is due to a worn strut bearing plate, or one that needs some grease (replacement still required). These bearings do take the load of the vehicle through the...

Hi Jason. When the oxygen sensors have readings that are similar to each other, it is an indication that the catalytic converter is not working as intended. If the voltage of the downstream oxygen sensor decreases, and begins to fluctuate...

Your car is equipped with a pretty sophisticated evap/emissions system that monitors the level of pressure in the gas tank. This is done to detect possible leaks, including a loose gas cap. If you’ve left the cap loose (or off),...

The term popping sound most often comes up to describe the sound made by CV and Universal joints. Of course from where I sit I can't interpret the sound your land rover is making, but CV and universal joints are...

Hi Sam. For the 2009 Ford Fusion, you'll want to use a Motorcraft Genuine Ford Fluid XT-10-QLVC MERCON-LV Automatic Transmission Fluid. You should purchase a service and repair manual for your Fusion for specific instructions on how to complete this...

Hello. The transmission in your vehicle is 14 years old and has 160,000 miles on it. It is most likely starting to slip as a result of normal wear and tear. It is probable that the first and second clutches...

Tires that are wearing out prematurely are a sign of other vehicle problems. You may have your wheel alignment out of spec, a loose or worn out suspension component, a worn, bent, or leaking part in the steering system, and...

A popping sound may be coming from the right strut, lower control arm, or ball joints. Try to bounce the right side, using your body to push down on the car. If you can duplicate the noise then have someone...

Hi there. This video should help you navigate the digital dashboard. However, detailed instructions should also be documented in your owner manual.

Hi and thanks for contacting Your Mechanic. What seem to happen is a door sensor / switch has failed. Turn on the dome light to door and shut all of the doors. See if the light dims after shutting all...

Hi there. The starter location on your engine is on the driver side in the back of the engine. If there is a whirling noise by the alternator area when starting the engine up, then either there is a vacuum...

This may not be a problem with the vehicle at all but a problem of running in deep water. The belt started to slip when the water got on the bottom pulley. The engine and belt is not designed to...

The front right side viewed from the driver seat is where the AC compressor is located. The front left side viewed from the driver seat is where the transmission is located. If all of a sudden the AC quit working...

It sounds like you may have some burnt clutch plates that may be causing the clutch slipping. Your clutch is essentially a spinning disk attached to the transmission's input shaft (the shaft that feeds power into the transmission). The disk...

The only purpose of the engine cooling system thermostat is to maintain optimal engine cooling system temperature, which is typically around 200 degrees. However, inasmuch as it is the engine coolant that provides the cabin heat (through the heater core...