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Hello. This is a safety mechanism that will not allow you to shift without having your foot on the brake. This is a pin down in the console attached to the shift lever that doesn't allow the shifter to be...

Hi Jenny. Thanks for contacting us today. Sometimes when it gets extremely cold outside, electrically controlled systems can have difficulty working. So, it's possible that your throttle control module might be the root issue. However, there are other mechanical causes...

Hi Tysiah. Thanks for contacting us tonight. A vibration like you are describing can be very difficult to isolate, especially if the wheels, tires and suspension have all been verified as being OK. Sometimes, issues like you have described can...

I believe you are referring to the upper radiator core support. To remove this component, you'll need to do the following: 1.) Remove the front fascia 2.) Remove the front combination lamp 3.) Remove the headlamps 4.) Disconnect the crash...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing you want to do is check the electrical connections to the fuel pressure regulator. If the regulator is connected securely, there are no electrical wires exposed or damaged, and it looks...

Hello - I believe you have a fuel supply problem, which may or may not be the fuel pressure regulator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pressure-regulator). Monitoring fuel pressure while the engine is being cranked, and while it's running, will help you determine the real...

Hello. The manufacturer limits the top speed of the vehicle as a safety. The only way to be able to increase this is to reprogram the computer. This would have to be done with a custom program. There are some...

A few different things can happen when the wrong fuel (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-start-a-car-after-filling-with-the-wrong-fuel-by-patrick-haas) is used in a vehicle. This vehicle should not be driven or attempted to start until repairs have been made. The gas will have to be removed from the...

Hello there. Evaporative system leaks are not unusual. Many different faults can cause a fuel vapor leak and they can be notoriously hard to locate without specialty tools. Fuel vapor leaks that you can smell are usually smaller than the...

Hello, If the vehicle is overheating it is best not to drive or run the vehicle to avoid any further damage to the engine. Being that the front end is damaged, it may not be possible to install a new...

If you are saying the oil was never changed in 30k miles, then this would be the reason for the failure. A turbo engine needs normal oil changes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/when-should-i-change-my-oil) about every 3k to 5k miles. The turbo gets extremely hot...

Rough idle is typically fuel and/or ignition system related assuming that there are no mechanical problems with an engine such as uneven or low cylinder compression. The problem is diagnosed, in part, using a real time scanner which reports a...

It is possible that you could be having an issue with your wheel bearings. I would recommend having your wheel bearings inspected by a qualified professional to determine if they are functioning properly. Oftentimes when wheel bearings have failed you...

The tie rod ends for your vehicle, both the inner and the outer ends, are available for separate purchase. If you bought these tie rod ends yourself from an auto parts store, they're "roughly" $50 each or $200 in total...

Hi there. The battery is the remote key fob will only last about 8 years. Since it is now 2017, the battery is now 8 years old and could have lost its charge. The chip in the key tells the...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. This sounds like the turbo shift broke and the turbo quit working. To test the turbo, put the vehicle in an open area and set the parking brake. Step on the service brake...

A few different faults can cause this sort of malfunction. The most likely would be the ABS control module, traction control sensor failure, traction control module, or a wiring fault. Any of these issues are causing the car's computer to...

Hello there. This is not uncommon at all. The most likely causes would be the start button, ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement), starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement), battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), or a wiring issue. Since this is an intermittent issue, your best bet is to try...

Hello there. This is not unusual with higher mileage vehicles. A few different faults can cause this issue, such as the fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement), alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), low fuel pressure, plugs and coils, wiring fault or a battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). I recommend...

When your car will not start, it is natural to assume it is due to a bad battery or starter. Since your car is a newer vehicle, it is very likely that it is one of these two components that...