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An exact estimate can be gotten if you input your vehicle data on this page. But, to give you an initial but approximate idea, the seal itself, that is the part cost, is typically around $20-$25. On your car, depending...

Your car’s keyless entry system (the keypad, if so equipped) allows you to lock and unlock the doors, as well as the trunk with a simple code. Here’s what you need to know: To Unlock the Doors: Enter your...

There is likely an internal issue going on within your transfer case. The most common cause of transfer case slippage is low fluid. I suggest that the transfer case fluid condition and level is checked. If the two wheel drive...

What you are describing sounds like a failing CV joint. A CV (Constant Velocity) joint is a shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels, essentially transferring the power from the drive train directly to the wheels. The CV joint...

This is an internal problem with the shift switch on the transmission selector. The transmission would need to be tested to see if it is a defective selector switch or a transmission valve body problem. The system would need to...

Hi There, This is definitely a timing issue and most likely related to a camshaft position sensor failing and potentially bad spark plugs and/or wires. The camshaft position sensor is a magnetic sensor that monitors camshaft speed to regulate ignition...

The maintenance light is designed to come on at certain intervals to remind you to service the car. If the car was serviced recently, sometimes they forget to reset the light. To reset it: turn the ignition on with the...

Hi there. This article on what the P-0014 OBD-II trouble code is, what causes it and how it is resolved might shed some light on this issue. The only item that may have caused damage to this sensor would be...

When the Delayed Door Lock feature is on and you press the lock button when one of the doors is open, the locks will wait until all the doors are closed, delay for a few seconds, and then lock. Turning...

Unless you were previously able to operate at 90 MPH with no vibration, I would not necessarily expect such success now with the new tires and wheels. Once you get up to speeds like that, there are lots of possible...

The ignition coil generally does not have anything to do with the engine's ability to produce heat when the engine is running properly. The lack of heat you are experiencing may be a result of a clogged heater core. The...

Be sure the fluid level is correct. Low (or high) fluid will cause all kinds of transmission malfunctions. If the fluid level is OK, check the bottom of the transmission oil pan (inc. magnet, if installed) and the filter screen...

The odometer tells you how many total miles your vehicle has driven. It is displayed on the instrument panel by pressing the Sel/Reset button until the information display switches to the odometer.

Among the possible sources of this noise are accessory drives (pulleys, alternator, etc.), the timing belt (or serpentine belt) tensioner, and loose heat shields. The fact that use of the a/c worsens the noise would point toward the serpentine belt...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle's cooling system may be having more of a technical error. With the sensor and thermostat both giving correct measurements, the issue is an actual temperature fluctuation. This can also be caused by...

Your car’s electronic compass (if equipped) should be calibrated when you buy it, but it may lose its calibration due to interference from power lines, strong magnetic fields or even from replacing the battery. When this happens, you need to...

Hey there. If your Sonata does not have ABS (not sure any exist without ABS), the wheel speed sensor input is from the physical wheel speed sensor, located on the passenger front wheel hub assembly. If your Sonata has ABS...

The antitheft is most likely activated. The system may need to be reset with the factory scanner system. You can try to disconnect the battery and then, with all keys out of the car and all doors closed, reconnect the...

The shaking is likely a result of the motor not firing completely and starving for fuel. It sounds like you may have a fuel supply problem in getting the proper amount of fuel to the fuel injectors. As you know,...

This could be an issue caused by a faulty neutral safety switch. This switch is what prevents the shifter from being moved without pressing the brake pedal. Enlist the help of a professional from YourMechanic to take a look at...

There are two different ways to activate and deactivate the ParkSense rear park assist. Use the rear park assist switch in your instrument cluster. Use the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC), and follow the directions. There are three...

I believe you have 2 problems here. The fundamental problem is that you may REALLY have low oil pressure, since replacing the oil pressure sending unit has not changed the "low oil pressure" indicator. I would get a dial-type pressure...

Unlike older cars which used an actual cable to drive the speedometer, modern cars use sensors and switches. The speed sensor is typically located somewhere on the transmission. The speed sensor signals components like the speedometer as well as the...

Hi there. Virtually every system on a Hybrid is computer controlled or monitored, which means that the best way to diagnose this problem is to have a professional mobile mechanic complete a warning light inspection. When that orange triangle is...

Shaking or vibration may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve may cause the engine idle to drop below the normal...