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Be sure you have not activated any interlock (safety switch, often a push button on driver side typically) that will disable individual window activation. A fault such as this is usually due to an electrical failure. If none of the...

Hi Luis. Thanks for contacting us today. When you need to jump-start your car it is because the battery does not have enough cranking amps to engage the starter. This can be due to a dead battery, or the alternator...

If you are referring to the engine cooling system thermostat, if that thermostat is stuck closed or partly closed, your engine will overheat but such will be obvious upon reading the engine temperature gauge on the instrument panel. Obviously, if...

This can be caused by a number of things such as low coolant levels, a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), a clogged radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) or a failing coolant fan switch. As you may know the coolant fan switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cooling-fan-relay-replacement) helps to maintain...

The noise should be pinpointed, in case it is relevant to the stalling. There are many causes of stalling but a few possibilities are a faulty mass airflow sensor, faulty engine coolant temperature switch/sensor (typically at cold start only), faulty...

If the ABS wheel speed sensor was faulty, once the new hub/sensor is installed, and you drive the vehicle, the warning lights should go out. To determine what is going on, you can manually erase the trouble codes using an...

Hi Kara. Thanks for contacting us tonight. When you replace one motor mount, it is best practices to replace them all at the same time, as the others will quickly break if not replaced.

Hi Michele. Thanks for contacting us tonight. There are a few possible reasons that your headlight is not working after replacing the bulb. In most cases, it's because the electrical harness is either loose or damaged. It could also be...

If the problem is simply no starter motor operation the fault is typically quite limited. With a fully charged battery that passes a load test, or a new fully charged battery as required, and the immobilizer (security) system off -...

The loss of power and the brake issue have separate causes. Vibration on braking is usually due to defects in the brake rotors, particularly warping and thickness variation in the rotor. Improperly mounted rotors can also cause vibration. To resolve...

If the engine temperature drops once you are moving that is due to increased air flow through the radiator and also the speed, and hence output, of the water pump increases with engine speed which also tends to reduce coolant...

The sensor plug is visible on the intake manifold. Look for a 3-wire plug on the intake manifold that has the following wire colors: Pink wire (MAP signal wire), Green wire (MAP ground wire), and Yellow wire (5 volt supply...

The excessive pressure causing the hoses to blow off suggests that your cooling system is not flowing properly and that there is a back up of some kind somewhere in the system. This is generally caused by a faulty thermostat...

Hi There, This code relates to your Evaporative Emissions system. Your car has a small purge valve called a purge solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/evaporation-vent-solenoid-replacement) that controls the venting of fumes from the fuel tank as these fumes build up inside, particularly when...

If the jerking is occurring as you are slowing, but not yet fully stopped, it might be due to abrupt shifting in the transmission. However, if the jerking occurs after you are totally stopped, the fault is usually caused by...

The failure icon is caused by a problem with the traction control and will need to have transmission and ABS checked to see if there is stored codes for a sensor or component failure before a diagnosis can be made....

Is it possible that you can have a clogger restriction in your fuel system. It is also possible that your fuel pump could be getting weak. I would recommend having your fuel filter and fuel pump inspected by a qualified...

Hi Christine. Thanks for contacting us today. Typically when a progressive issue like you've described occurs, it's due to a clogged or damaged fuel systems component, such as a mass air flow sensor, dirty fuel injectors, dirty fuel filter or...

The only way to test a thermostat is off the vehicle by heating it to specified temperatures and then measuring the valve opening height to see if the height is within specification. If you are sure one of the thermostats...

Hi Alex. Thanks for contacting us tonight. In most cases, a beeping noise after shutting the car off is caused by an alarm that has been triggered due to a system or accessory left on. I would check to make...