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If your car loses power and the traction control indicator light comes on while driving, this might indicate possible issues with your wheel speed sensors, steering angle sensors, or a faulty traction control module. What Does the Traction Control System Do? The traction control system controls the amount of slip allowed between the tires and …

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Almost every internal-combustion engine powered vehicle comes with a 12V DC battery to power the electrical accessories such as the car’s headlights, radio, and AC fans. The battery is charged by an alternator attached to the accessories belt on the engine. The alternator is designed to regulate a voltage (14.2-14.7V) higher than the battery voltage …

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The Honda Pilot is one of the most popular SUVs in the states. The Pilot owes this popularity to its high practicality, economic efficiency, and superb reliability. The latter doesn’t mean that it’s free from faults, though. Engine lights and error codes are a nuisance, and Pilot owners are no stranger to them. Here’s why …

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The keyless start system in the Honda Pilot is prone to fail prematurely and is a known fault, especially on the 2016-17 models. Upon failure of the keyless start system, the vehicle fails to start on the first press of the “ENGINE START/STOP” button. And the error message “KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR” pops up in …

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Having your “Emissions System Problem” message on the dashboard and the engine light on can make you feel intimidated. An Emissions System Problem message on your dashboard is a common problem on Honda Pilot cars, which generally can be fixed by changing your fuel injectors. The warning message usually shows up around 40,000 – 60,000 …

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Your car has multiple sensors monitoring and ensuring all the systems are running as intended. Your brake light will turn on whenever there is a problem with your braking system, while the battery light will tell you there is a battery charging problem. What does it mean when both warning lights turn on at the …

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While some warning lights on your dashboard can be ignored, your battery light is certainly something you should pay attention to when this turns on. The role of a car battery is to start the engine and aid the alternator in supplying power to electrical components. While a dead battery will have the light stay …

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Does your oil warning light turn on now and then, especially when the car is moving fast or turning? Here is what you should be doing to ensure you avoid any damage to your engine. There can be several reasons why your oil light turns on when accelerating hard or making a sharp turn. Some …

Oil Light Comes On When The Car Is Moving – Here’s why! Read More »

Last week I had a new car roll in the shop with a common problem on models older than ten years, an engine oil light on, but only when the car is idling. However, to my surprise, there was no car shaking when idling. Here’s why your oil warning light comes on when idling While …

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