Worn-out shocks or uneven tire wear may cause your car to sway from side to side. In either of these situations, a change of the shocks or tires may be required to fix the issue. Other reasons why your car would sway include worn tie rods, uneven tire pressure, and steering issues. Let’s have a … Keep reading
In this post, we’ll go through the possible car door lock issues you may encounter and ways to resolve them. 1. Keyless Entry System Malfunctions 2. Mechanical Lock Problems 3. Power Lock System Failures 4. Frozen Locks 5. Key and Key Cylinder Problems 6. Actuator Motor Failure 7. Remote Programming Issues As we’ve now explored … Keep reading
When the RPMs (Revolutions Per Minute) of a car’s engine go up and down, it indicates an issue with its performance. Various factors, such as a problem with the air intake system, fuel system, ignition system, or vacuum system, can cause this. Other possible causes include worn or damaged spark plugs, a clogged fuel filter, … Keep reading
1. Bad Idle Air Control Valve A bad idle control valve can cause a number of issues with your car, one of which is stalling when you shift gears. The idle control valve is responsible for regulating the amount of air that flows into the engine while it’s idle. If it’s faulty, it can cause … Keep reading
‘Check DRL System’, is a warning that appears on the dashboard to indicate a variety of issues with the DRL system. Possible reasons for this warning include a malfunctioning DRL module, a blown fuse, or a damaged wiring harness. Let’s dive deeper into the causes of this warning light and how you can turn it … Keep reading
The warning – ‘steering assist reduced’ means that the electric power steering (EPS) system is not working properly. In this case, a warning on your dashboard flashes and reads: steering assist is reduced drive with care. If you see this alert, it’s essential to note it and understand exactly what it means for you as … Keep reading
A gear shifter, or transmission selector, is the lever on your car console that allows you to change gears. These gears are connected by rods and levers that make sure things don’t get out of whack when you switch between them. If one starts spinning faster than another, for example, there are mechanisms built in … Keep reading
In this post, we’ll be looking at the different reasons why your transmission will not engage in any gear. 1. Transmission Fluid First, check the fluid level and look at the color of your transmission fluid. If the level is below the minimum, top off with a 50/50 mix of new oil and ATF (automatic … Keep reading
An electric parking brake is a type of parking brake that uses electricity from the car’s battery to actuate the vehicle’s mechanical parking brake. It has some advantages over a conventional hand-operated (also known as “mechanical”) parking brake, and it is sometimes mandated by law for cars sold in certain countries. The main advantage of … Keep reading
Engine shaking or vibration can be a result of various issues such as defective spark plugs, insufficient fuel pressure, or misfires. A faulty idle air control valve may also lead to lower-than-normal idling RPM, thereby causing the engine to vibrate or shake excessively. In this post, we’ll be diving into all the possible reasons why … Keep reading