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MEGA fuses are bolt-down style fuses that are used to protect high current circuits. If a MEGA fuse blew, the car likely would not operate at all because these fuses protect critical, high current circuits, ones important to keeping the...

Hello. This sounds like the bulb filament in the glass is intermittently loose or the plug connection to the back of the bulb is loose, corroded, broken, or intermittent. If the bulbs are many years old, they have probably lost...

The Service Tire Monitor System message can appear on the driver information center (DIC). The DIC displays this alert when it detects an issue with the tire pressure monitor system (TPMS). When the TPMS issue is resolved, the alert will...

Hello, thank you for writing in. When it comes to the vehicle not starting, and not having electrical power, always start by checking the battery. In your situation you can go remove the battery from the vehicle, and take it...

This is very likely a throttle issue. There is an idle control module (or similar setup depending on your make and model) that is located on the throttle body which helps the gas regulation during these moments. Otherwise, without a...

When you have a squealing noise on start up, that goes away after a few minutes, is normally a belt issue. This is typically a sign that the belt is slipping enough that it makes the noise until everything gets...

Quite a few different warning messages can be displayed in your car’s message center. If you see one that reads “CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM,” it means that the car’s computer has detected a problem with the Brake system and it needs...

Your car’s message center lets you access a lot of information about the various systems on your car and their condition or status, including the remaining oil life. Press the Reset button to cycle through your options until you see...

Your car is equipped with several instrument panel lights designed to illuminate the gauges, dials and readouts so you can see them when driving in low-light conditions or at night. You can adjust the brightness of your instrument panel lights...

The coolant reservoir on your Accord is connected to the radiator, and allows coolant to flow back and forth between the two as it heats and cools. If the coolant reservoir is completely empty, you can’t just refill it. You...

Hi there. Most of the time, when the car pulls to one side during acceleration, it is caused by either the suspension being out of alignment or what's referred to as a radial pull with the tire. Inside the tire...

The Wrench symbol on the dashboard is a maintenance reminder. It will come on for a short time when you are approaching a scheduled maintenance, and it will light up more frequently and for a longer duration as you get...

It’s vital that you keep your engine oil changed. If the oil is allowed to go beyond the end of its life, it loses its ability to lubricate (called viscosity), and it builds up debris and can cause damage to...

The red lightning bolt indicates that there is a problem wit the electronic throttle control unit. This may be for a specific reason or may be due to a slight glitch. Try resetting the throttle control unit by doing the...

There are several reasons that may be causing a strong knocking sound from the driver’s side front wheel and this sound is likely attributed to an issue with the brakes, steering, and suspension. Struts/Strut Mounts - The suspension strut...

Hi Joel. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Usually, when you have a vibration that occurs while in gear, it will be caused by either an engine misfire, something bent inside the driveline (like a damaged CV axle or input shaft)...

The Code refers to the dual stage oil pump that your car has. One reported fix has been to simply use the OEM (dealer supplied) oil filter as opposed to aftermarket filters. Among the other possible causes of the code...

It is possible that your brake master cylinder is leaking brake fluid into your power brake booster. Your power brake booster is connected to engine vacuum so if a flammable liquid such as brake fluid were to enter the power...

Hi there, VSA stands for Vehicle Stability Assist and is Honda's computer system that helps ensure the tires have traction to help keep you on the road. When both the check engine light and the VSA light are illuminated it...

Hey there. This vehicle has a dual A/C and heat system. This means you has a complete A/C heat system mounted in the rear of the vehicle inside the passenger side. The rear system has A/C lines and heater hoses...

Hi there. Sometimes a dragging emergency brake or warped front brake rotors can cause the symptoms you're describing. In worse case scenario, there may be internal damage inside the transmission or the torque converter of your Optima. I would recommend...

Your car’s Power Steering system is an integral part of the vehicle. While the system can fail and you’ll still have the ability to steer, you’ll find that the wheel is much harder to turn. Obviously, it’s important to have...

The all-wheel drive (AWD) lock light means that the all-wheel drive system is locked. In this condition, power is continuously sent to all four wheels. On the other hand, when the system is in auto all-wheel drive, the distribution...

It sounds like you may have an issue with your throttle position sensor. This sensor sends a reference voltage to your power-train control module, which uses that to determine ignition timing and fuel trims. If the power-train control module is...

Hello. It sounds like your time delay in the control module is not working. It may also be a short in the switch but that is not as likely. The retained power relay may be failing or the control module...