Q: My car has an aux port but no aux button to switch

Checking a tire’s condition is a simple matter of performing a visual inspection, checking for a few specific things. The first thing you want to check is if your tire tread is in good condition. The tire tread (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-tires-work) should...

The problems you are having may be the electrical harness intermittently loosing contact with the engine control module (ECM). The ECM may be loosing power intermittently from the main power supply. This is not a common issue; a qualified mechanic...

Hey there. The condenser is blocked or the expansion valve is stuck causing the problem. Make sure when testing you have proper air flow across the condenser. If the fan clutch is not working good then the pressures will be...

Hi there. This jerking can occur for a number of reasons. I would first start by checking to see if the check engine light is coming on. If it is then I would scan the computer for codes. Any codes...

The Check Engine Light is flashing on and off (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) signifies a serious fault, such as the engine misfiring, which could result in unburned fuel being dumped into the catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/catalytic-converter-replacement) thus overheating the converter. Your circumstance will require...

The front wheel bearings on this vehicle are contained within a unitized hub/wheel bearing assembly that also integrates ABS functionality. Consequently, if wheel bearings go bad, the whole hub assembly must be replaced. To have the replacement performed on a...

Hi there - I believe if you use the "pull the fender inner liner" approach, it's about a 2-hour job. Much longer task otherwise.

Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark related problems generally will result from things like ignition coils, crankshaft...

Hi Cinco. Thanks for contacting us today. In most cases, when you have forward gears working but no reverse in an automatic transmission, it's an indication of a failed reverse gear. This will require an inspection from a professional transmission...