Showing articles & questions for topic
Sedona

Blue smoke coming from your exhaust (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) generally means that the motor is burning the engine oil. This can happen for a couple of different reasons such as worn piston rings or leaking valve guide seals. When this happens, the...

The system is controlled by the brake pedal and brake switch. The brake then operates the shift lock solenoid. If you cannot manually release it then the shifter mechanism may be binding. My recommendation is to have a qualified mechanic...

You will need to have the engine checked to see if it stalled due to loss of power from fuel related issue or from the engine overheating. Have a mechanic like one from YourMechanic come to you and diagnose the...

Yes, the fuses are a good start in a diagnosis, but if a fuse is blown, then a deeper problem may exist. The most common problem in your case is the brake light switch not making contact. I recommend that...

Cylinder number 4 is the coil over cylinder number 4 and is the middle cylinder on the back side of the engine.

Hi Robert. Thanks for the question tonight. When these two lights illuminate or flicker like you've described, it usually indicates that a sensor or electrical connection to a sensor that monitors these systems. There are several of these sensors on...

I doubt there is permanent damage, but you need to get the water out of there or there will be. The best way to get the water out is with the fuel pump. The water will settle in the bottom...

If you are getting random misfire codes and O2 sensor codes after getting fuel i suggest you have a fuel sample test to see if there is excessive water in the fuel. You can try adding some drygas in the...

The reverse lights are controlled by the neutral safety switch on the transmission as a computer input to the front control and rear control modules. These modules are accessed by using a scanner to scan for codes and data input...

Hi there. What you're describing is a pretty complex repair and hard to explain over an email. It's probably best for you to purchase a service and repair manual for your 2006 Kia Sedona or have a professional mechanic come...

It seems you have three issues. Any issue with a seat belt will require it to be replaced (e.g., frayed webbing, inability to retract or buckle, etc.) It's too risky to attempt repairs with something that important. The broken horn...

Just because the horn still works doesn't mean your battery has enough "juice" to turn over the engine. I suggest you have a qualified technician test your starting and charging system. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) Since your vehicle won't start, calling YourMechanic would...

There are many things that can cause a vibration like what you are describing. Rotating parts that are off balance for some reason are usually the issue. Since a car has many rotating parts, it is usually best to seek...

I would suggest checking the flap vents inside your vehicle's air conditioning ducts. These vents open and close the direction of air flow. If the rear vents are working correctly, then it is likely not the A/C compressor or blower...

You may have a defective crankshaft sensor? If you check computer with a scanner for codes and a rpm signal from crank sensor and if none then replace sensor.

The check engine light comes on when the computer system detects a problem and stores one or more codes to help diagnose the problem. There can be 150 different stored codes and can be a minor or major issue and...

Your vehicle has a neutral safety switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/neutral-safety-switch-replacement) that will prevent the vehicle from starting when it is in any gear position other than park or neutral. Occasionally, this switch can malfunction causing the car to stall as soon as...

Without visually seeing the leak it is hard to know if the fuel rail or injectors are the cause of the fuel leak. The fuel injector seal to the fuel rail may be leaking. If you want another mechanic like...

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like a fan clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fan-clutch-replacement) that may be wearing out. A mechanical fan clutch works by helping to control the radiator cooling fan speeds as the engine heats up and cools down. As...

Hi there. That's a tricky question to answer. It really depends on the warranty program you have with the dealership that will dictate whether or not this is a statement of fact. Some dealerships offer extended warranty packages that are...