There can be a few reasons why your Lexus IS250 would have both the check engine light and traction control light on. It could be something as simple as a loose gas cap, or it could be something more serious like an issue with the catalytic converter. If you’re unsure of what to do, the…
The Mercedes-Benz Collision Prevention Assist Plus is a technology that uses sensors to monitor the surrounding area for potential threats. If a threat is detected, the system will alert the driver and provide information on how to avoid a collision. The sensors are located in the front of the vehicle, near the bumper. If you’re…
The first step is to find the cylinder deactivation switch. This is usually located on the dashboard or near the shifter. Once you have found the switch, simply flip it to the “Off” position. This will disable cylinder deactivation and your engine will run as normal. S2E16: We deactivate cylinders on our Saturn and test…
One potential cause of engine rattle on cold start is low oil level. If the oil level is too low, it may not be able to properly lubricate the engine, causing components to rub together and produce a rattle noise. Another potential cause could be worn or loose engine mounts. If the mounts are worn,…
An engine knock is a type of knocking noise that occurs when the air/fuel mixture in the cylinders is detonating in more than once place at a time. This can happen for a number of reasons, but one common cause is low octane fuel being used in an engine that requires premium gasoline. When an…
When the check engine light in your Chrysler Town and Country comes on, it indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system has detected a problem. The OBD system runs a self-diagnostic test whenever the ignition is turned on, and if it detects a problem, the check engine light will come on. The OBD system can…
There are a few ways to remove harmonic balancer bolt without impact. One way is to use a ratchet and socket to loosen the bolt. Another way is to use a breaker bar. Once the bolt is loosened, you can remove it by hand. Use a ratchet and socket to remove the bolt holding the…
First, locate the AC compressor and identify the low-pressure and high-pressure ports. Second, use a Freon recharging kit to attach hoses to the low-pressure port. Third, open the valves on both the canister of Freon and your car’s AC system. Finally, monitor the pressure gauges on both the canister and your car until the readings…
A vacuum boost gauge is a device that measures the amount of vacuum pressure in an engine’s intake manifold. To read a vacuum boost gauge, first identify the range of values that the gauge is capable of measuring. The needle on the gauge will indicate the amount of vacuum pressure present in the engine at…
If your car’s evaporation canister is clogged, it will need to be fixed as soon as possible. The canister is responsible for collecting and storing fuel vapors from the tank so they can be reused when the engine is running. A clog in the canister will prevent these vapors from being properly collected and stored,…