by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 8, 2025 | Maintenance
Your check engine light pops on. You go to a mechanic. They give you bad news. They say you have a “bad PCM.” You panic because it sounds expensive. You might wonder if you need a whole new car. The PCM is the Powertrain Control Module, your car’s main...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 7, 2025 | Maintenance
Seeing a red warning light pop up on your dashboard is scary, especially when it involves your safety. You are likely asking, “Why is my airbag light on?” It usually signals a fault the SRS safety system. It may be a sensor issue, a loose connection, or a...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 5, 2025 | Maintenance
Ever turn your key and hear just a click? I’ve seen this happen so many times in my shop. A bad transmission range sensor could be why. This small part tells your car what gear it’s in. When it fails, you can’t start or shift right. I’ve seen...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 5, 2025 | Maintenance
You’re driving down the road. Suddenly your clutch pedal drops to the floor. It won’t come back up. Your heart races. You can’t shift gears anymore. A clutch pedal stuck to the floor means your master cylinder failed, your slave cylinder leaked, or...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 3, 2025 | Maintenance
If your AC shuts off and starts blowing warm air, the pressure switch may have tripped. I’ll show you how to reset an AC pressure switch at home or in your car, step by step. I have seen this problem many times with drivers and homeowners. Most people think the switch...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 3, 2025 | Maintenance
Your check engine light is on. Your car feels weak. You use more gas than before. These are signs of a bad MAP sensor. This part tells your car’s brain how much air goes in. When it fails, the car runs bad. I have seen many cars with this issue. Some need big...
