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It sounds like you might be having an electrical issue. I would recommend having your alternator inspected by a qualified professional to determine if it is functioning properly. Alternator failures can cause multiple electrical symptoms that are abnormal.

If you request parking brake malfunction diagnostic/repair service (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/parking-brake-is-stuck-inspection), the responding certified mechanic will get this diagnosed and resolved, right at your location. These systems can seize and bind but the exact remedy will just depend on what has gone...

Hi there. The A/C compressors are known for failing on these vehicles quite often. There are countless reasons your A/C might not be working, ranging from low refrigerant to electrical issues. I suggest you have a certified mechanic, such as...

You should have the computer tested for codes and then have the steering checked to see if there is a steering or engine issue with idle since it is normal for the engine to increase the idle when it senses...

Your vehicle only has one fuel pump on passenger side and has a cross over tube to the other side of the tank to draw fuel from that side.

The wiper motor system consists of a switch, a small electric motor including transmission, interconnecting wiring, and steel linkages to convert the rotational output of the motor to the reciprocating motion needed to operate your wipers back and forth. In...

Hi there. The wrench light is a service indicator light that is designed to alert the driver that routine service or maintenance is required. In some cases, this light is illuminated when excessive carbon is detected in the fuel system....

Hi - your symptoms suggest that the power steering assist has become weak. Check the fluid level (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-your-power-steering-fluid-level-by-jerel-lawrence) on the power steering pump reservoir first. If the fluid level is correct, the power steering pump should be checked to see...

Hi there. Check to see if the fuel pressure on the fuel rail and see if the fuel pressure is around 45 to 65 psi. Run the engine up to a higher rpm and see if the fuel pressure drops....

Hello - there are 2 fairly common causes of the AWD (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-all-wheel-drive-awd) warning light: the temperature/pressure sensor in the rear differential, or the oil pump in the rear differential are malfunctioning. I would recommend an inspection of the rear differential...

To determine the exact fault, as well as why this has occurred, the vehicle will have to be inspected first hand. There are too many possibilities, and too many components to inspect, to speculate without seeing exactly what you have....

The most likely cause is a dirty throttle body. The throttle body controls the amount of air the engine is getting. Your engine is drive by wire meaning there are sensors in the accelerator pedal, and a motor controlling the...

If you disconnected the battery during alternator replacement, you might have lost some of the initial settings in the car's controllers. If that's the case, things should start working better after you have driven the car a few times and...

This transmission has a filter screen and no need to replace it in normal services. If the screen gets clogged then the transmission may need to have major repair or replacement.

I'm going to assume you have the CFT30 continuously variable transmission (CVT). There are two filters on this transmission: a traditional internal filter and an external 'High Pressure' filter. To remove the internal filter, first remove the transmission pan. Then,...

Most likely, they are referring to the valve cover gaskets. In a sense, the valve covers are the 'top covers" of the engine. Since they are located at the top of the engine, they certainly can be leaking and not...

Faulty ignition coils can certainly reduce engine power. Ignition coils provide electricity (anywhere from 25 to 50,000 volts) to the spark plugs. That spark ignites the fuel mixture, which forces the pistons down and creating horsepower. With two faulty coils,...

Hi there. Check the idle air control valve (IAC) to see if it's plugged up. When the vehicle sits, sometimes the IAC valve can stop working and get plugged up. Remove the vacuum hose to the IAC valve and see...

As a general rule, car engines do not like cold weather and do not do operate as well in cold weather. When you start your car in the morning and turn the key to on, the coolant temperature sensor immediately...

The high positive long term fuel trim suggests a vacuum leak and/or inadequate fuel delivery. But there are other causes that have to be evaluated as well: bad oxygen sensor(s); dirty MAF sensor; stuck open EGR valve; weak fuel pump;...