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Hi Christina. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Most of the time, a vibration like you are describing is caused by either a loose vacuum line or a worn out engine mount. With your vehicle being 2011, it's quite possible the...

You will need to be more specific on what the shifting is doing and if the transmission is automatic or manual. Also if check engine light is on then have the computer tested for codes and have the codes diagnosed...

Hi Cristian. P0341 is an OBD-II generic code - click this link to read more about the code and possible repairs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0341-obd-ii-trouble-code-camshaft-position-sensor-circuit-range-performance-by-jay-safford) - that says the engine control module (ECM) detected the engine camshaft position sensor circuit is not within...

Shaking or vibration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-shaking-pulsating-or-vibrating-inspection) may be caused by many different things such as faulty spark plugs, poor fuel pressure or misfires. Other things such as a faulty idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) may cause the engine idle to drop below...

The engine oil used for summer is typically thicker. Thinner oil in the winter allows it to warm up quicker and lubricate sooner. Thicker oil will take longer to warm up and perform its duties. Your vehicle may only want...

Hello - your Tiguan is equipped with a Haldex torque-sensing system which directs power thru the differential to the axle (left/right) which has the best traction. Think of the differential as the reduction gears and axle(s) drive, and the Haldex...

Hi there. To see if the fuel pump is working properly, install a fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail with the fuel system in a closed loop and have the gauge visible to the driver with the hood shut....

Hello! The material used in the brake pads can cause the brakes to be noisy when applying the brakes and sound like grinding metal-to-metal at times. This grinding may be more or less depending on the quality of metallic brake...

Hello. A knocking sound when braking is most likely from the brake pads moving inside the caliper bracket and the rotors having a warped surface (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-do-brake-rotors-warp) causing the pad movement. The pads may be aftermarket and not fit tight enough...

Hello. The EPC (electronic power control) can cause your vehicle to go into what most technicians call a "creep mode." What it's doing is limiting the amount of throttle that can be applied to the engine in order not cause...

The crankshaft position sensor should be located right next to the crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer. A crankshaft position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) is an electronic device used to monitor the position or rotational speed of the crankshaft. This information is used...

The minimum thickness for front and rear brakes is 2/32.

If the failure caused the system to be contaminated with metallic debris, the condenser would certainly have to be carefully inspected and might have to be replaced depending on what that inspection reveals. If there is no system contamination from...

The codes implicate engine timing (valve versus crankshaft position), but also fuel supply. Either fault could account for the loss of power and misfiring. If you request an engine loss of power diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/loss-of-power-inspection) the mechanic will find the cause....

There are a number of things that may cause a rough idle. A rough idle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection) may be caused by things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty...

Hi there. There could be an issue with the glow plug circuits. Either the glow plugs have stopped working or the controller / timer has lost power. Check the glow plug relay and see if it's energizing the controller /...

Hi there. A failure of the engine knock sensor is a somewhat risky issue with a turbocharged engine such as yours. Turbocharging increases cylinder pressure during operation and makes the engine more likely to experience "pre-detention" or knocking. The knock...

Hello, thanks for writing in about your 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The Decarboxylation is necessary if you have a sensor reading that you need this done. Unfortunately I am not sure what your question is, however, if you'd like a second...

The only way to reset the light is to put the system in relearn mode. First, make sure all the tire pressures (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-i-check-my-tire-pressure) are even set and to specifications. You may need to hook up a battery charger on low...

Hello. A battery or ground issue is my best guess. There are very few things in the vehicle that can affect several different systems like you are experiencing. You're going to want to check the status of your battery and...