Q: Car vibrating upon initial startup

While it’s important to wear your seat belt and have your seat back in the proper position, it’s just as important to sit in the right position while driving or riding. Sit upright, completely against the back of the seat...

Your car’s Remote Entry system gives you the ability to lock and unlock your doors from outside (up to 33 feet away). That’s certainly convenient. Here’s what you need to know about locking and unlocking your car’s doors: To Unlock...

This engine has had many technical bulletins for stalling or idling rough and most called for the engine control module (ECM) to be reprogrammed. I recommend having the engine scanned (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) to check for any codes, the engine checked for...

The power braking system in your 2012 Toyota Highlander uses an engine vacuum to increase the operators brake pedal effort and applies a higher amount of pressure on the brake assemblies. This function is found in today's higher performing vehicles....

Hello, thanks for writing in. This sounds like an exhaust valve was adjusted too tight after the rebuild, causing combustion to leak past the exhaust valve into the exhaust itself. For an in-person diagnosis, a certified technician from YourMechanic can...

This is a general code associated with vehicle timing which can be caused by many different things such as: Engine timing out of sync Worn timing components (chains, gears, guides) Crankshaft or camshaft sensor malfunctions Wiring damage ECM software out...

Hi there. Unfortunately, coolant spraying out of the coolant reservoir while turning over the engine is an indication of a blown head gasket. Typically, this does not happen unless the engine has been severely overheated. This should be confirmed by...

Hi there. In some cases, this is a problem with the light switch, located on the left side of the dashboard which allows you to adjust the brightness on the dash. It's also possible for one of the light bulbs...

This particular sequence, "stability control fail and engine safemode" has been previously reported and in some instances has been traced to a defective throttle body, ABS module and/or brake light switch. However, those are just some of the possibilities. Initially,...