Alternator whine after adding amplifier and DSP?
System is quiet with the engine off, but a high-pitched whine follows RPM once running. Grounds look okay. What is the fastest isolation order for power, signa…
System is quiet with the engine off, but a high-pitched whine follows RPM once running. Grounds look okay. What is the fastest isolation order for power, signa…
Current situation: The two offers do not finance the same total amount, making the payments hard to compare. Also: I am comfortable pausing while the missing d…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PP…
Quick one about the car. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple wa…
After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try…
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
In Central Jersey, i found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden r…
The powered door stops and reverses near the latch. 2015 Toyota Sienna, about 119,900 miles. I am new to this system and would appreciate a plain-language expl…
Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down. I want a diagnostic checklist for joints, track bar, caster and whee…
Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pu…
Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered cars, what updates are meaningful versus norm…
Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides a…
I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect? About 33,…
I'm seeing the oil level fall enough between services that I now check it regularly. No obvious leak. For other turbo owners, what documentation/tests did you…
Noticed this on the Silverado 1500: the engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or che…
A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pen…
In Tampa, budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which upgrade helps a new driver learn mo…
Mocking up an engine/transmission in a chassis with very tight steering and footwell clearance. I can offset it slightly, but I don't want to create driveline…
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bea…
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…