Hello, thank you for writing in. It is possible that the vehicle could be having a switch or ground connection issue. The turn signals and the hazards are wired separately so that your hazards will work independently in emergency situations....
Hi there. Sometimes when you jump start a vehicle, it will cause electrical component failure, ranging from blown fuses to relays that power electrically powered components; including your power door locks. If you check all fuses and relays, and still...
Hello. Pinpointing where the noise is coming from will greatly help us determine why there is power loss. If the drive train makes noise and the engine seems to lose power, that usually indicates a transmission issue. Have the transmission...
There are hundreds of different diagnostic trouble codes than could potentially cause the check engine light to illuminate. Sometimes the issue is as simple as an EVAP system malfunction such as a loose or defective gas cap. If you request...
Hello. Most of the time this is caused by a dirty throttle body. If it has some build up inside of it then this will occur. I usually start by checking the throttle body to see if there is a...
The beeping sound in the reverse mode can be very annoying. Click here to view the steps to disable the beeping alarm. If you need further assistance with your back-up alarm, then seek out a professional, such as one from...
The problem may not be the Mass Air Flow or MAF. It could be an unmetered air leak, such as a torn intake duct or vacuum line. Check the ducts and make sure they are free from cracks or splits...
Hi There, Generally a clicking noise when trying to start the vehicle is a result of a weak battery or a faulty starter solenoid. If you hear a clicking sound when turning the key, it is likely that your starter...
You have a number of important gauges, readouts and lights on the dash. The engine coolant temperature gauge is one of the most critical. It measures the temperature of your engine’s coolant. During normal driving, it should stay in the...
Without knowing more about the noise engine is making it will be hard to give a diagnosis. I suggest trying to get a jump start to see if it cranks over and test battery and charging system. You may have...
The optional message center display allows you to choose what information is displayed. These are the available options: fuel gauge, distance to empty, and bar tachometer; fuel gauge and round analog tachometer; fuel gauge, round analog tachometer, and engine coolant...
You cannot go too wide more than an inch or it will rub the fenders on the car. Look at the tires you have now in rear and see how close to fender the tire is and see how much...
A code for the canister close valve will not cause the engine to not run. What would cause the engine to not run, and may be the cause of the fuel vapor smell in the car, would be a leaking/cracked...
Hello. If it will not move because of the rust built up on the rotors and pads, then the wheels and calipers should be removed and the rust cleaned from the rotors and pads. This will help to free it...
Aleissa. Thanks for contacting us today. When a new battery goes dead after replacement, it's typically due to the alternator being damaged or one of the charging cables not working correctly. In regards to the security alarm, this might be...
The blower motor is normally located under or behind the glove box. There may be some trim coverings that need to be removed in order to gain access to the blower motor. Once this has been done the blower motor...
Like your car’s windows, the moon roof offers an auto-reverse function for safety. If it detects an object in the way while closing or tilting back down to flat, it will stop and then automatically reverse. It’s possible that...
Worn out wheel bearings make a rumbling sound. If you jack up the rear of the vehicle and spin the wheel by hand, you can feel and hear the worn bearing. Compare it to the other side. You also may...
Hi there. The first thing that needs to be determined is if there is a failure of a line or brake component, such as, a brake hose, caliper, or wheel cylinder. The brake fluid level needs to be checked to...
While you can easily see the fuel gauge in your car, Ford built in a couple of additional safeguards to help protect you from running out of gas on the road. It’s all too easy to overestimate how much gas...
Until you find where the oil leak is you will not make it very far before the engine seizes. Have one of our local mobile mechanics come to you and check the engine for you and pinpoint the oil leak....
Greetings and thank you for writing in with this question! The all-wheel drive system on the 2009 Sorento is a front-biased system that automatically sends power to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. There is a 4-wheel drive “low”...
Hey there. The transmission control module (TCM) helps regulate fuel efficiency and power while storing information about the transmission system in its memory. A faulty transmission control module may cause a delay in acceleration or erratic shifting of gears. ...
Hello - there are a couple of possibilities for the noise you hear upon acceleration: a broken torque converter (internal failure), engine shifting due to broken motor mounts and fan hitting something, transmission shifting due to broken mounts, allowing the...
