Airbag
How to Reset Airbag Codes/Light – With or Without a Scanner
Did your airbag light pop up on your dashboard, and you want to know how to reset it? The engine and airbag lights are some
September 17, 2019
Welcome to Mechanic Base
MechanicBase.com is your resource of automotive-related information. We write about all kinds of repair information and tips on how to repair your car the easiest and fastest way. Check our different categories down below, and I’m sure you will find what you are looking for.
Electric
How to Reprogram a Key Fob Yourself at Home
Electronic car keys, also called key fobs, are useful in controlling your car’s doors, trunk, and alarm, and can even remotely start your car from
September 14, 2019
Driving
6 Causes Why Your Car Shuts Off While Driving
When you own a car, it is your responsibility to care for it. Many car owners seem to think a car runs on magic dust.
September 5, 2019
Engine
EPC Light on Audi & Volkswagen – Meaning, Causes & Fixes
You are driving your car, and suddenly the EPC light displays (often with the engine light) on your dashboard. Will it damage my engine? Is
August 18, 2019
Tires
6 Worst Tire Brands to Avoid Purchasing in 2021
Tires are just like your cat’s feet. They must support the entire vehicle’s structure and help the car grip the road. If you have low-quality
July 3, 2019
Engine
Limp Mode: Symptoms, Causes, Fixes & Diagnosis
Did your car suddenly become really slow when accelerating, and at the same time, it seems like it will not rev above 2500-3000 RPM while
June 21, 2019
Engine
How to Reset Check Engine Light – 5 Simple Methods
Our cars are designed in a very sophisticated way. They have many electronic systems, and one part is the car’s onboard diagnostic system (OBD system).
June 15, 2019
Troubleshooting
Bank 1 vs Bank 2 – Sensor 1 & 2 – O2 Sensor Location
Are you struggling to discover which O2 sensor you should replace? You are not alone! Everything with bank 1, bank 2 sensor 2, etc., can
June 10, 2019
Tires
How to Remove a Stuck Wheel on Your Car
You have a flat tire, and you jack up the wheel, but it refuses to come off. What could have happened? Changing a wheel should
June 7, 2019
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Electric
5 Symptoms of a Bad Engine Control Module (ECM), Location & Replacement Cost
The engine control module (ECM) is known by many other names, including the engine control unit (ECU). Whatever it is called, it has the same
June 6, 2021
Electric
PCM vs ECM vs ECU vs TCM – What’s the Difference?
There was a time that vehicles didn’t come with sophisticated computer systems. Those cars and trucks used pneumatic and mechanical systems to regulate idle speed,
June 6, 2021
Electric
5 Symptoms of a Broken Clock Spring, Location & Replacement Cost
You may have wondered how all the electronic components in the steering wheel can communicate with the car, even when turning the steering wheel several
May 6, 2021
Engine
6 Symptoms of a Loose Alternator Belt, Location & Replacement Cost
It doesn’t matter if you have owned a car for a few years or decades; you have probably heard about a loose alternator belt before.
May 6, 2021
Engine
5 Symptoms of a Bad Valve Cover Gasket, Location & Replacement Cost
Gaskets are made to keep fluids in place and the parts working properly, with one of the most important being the valve cover gasket. The
March 18, 2021
Electric
8 Things That Can Drain Your Car Battery, Diagnose & Prevention
It’s everyone’s worst nightmare – you head out to work in the morning and the car won’t start. You are facing a dead battery, but
March 10, 2021
Electric
5 Causes of Brake Lights Stay On & Won’t Turn Off – How to Fix
Your car brakes are meant to keep you from getting into an accident and the lights warn others that your vehicle is slowing down. When
March 10, 2021
Engine
Check Engine Light On – Meaning, Causes & How to Fix It
It’s everyone’s worst nightmare – the Check Engine Warning Light illuminates on the dash. This common occurrence causes a sinking feeling in your gut and
March 10, 2021
Air condition
5 Symptoms of a Bad Car A/C Condenser, Location & Replacement Cost
There’s nothing worse than turning on the A/C during a hot day only to have the air come out hot. But when you have a
February 27, 2021
Brakes
5 Causes Why Your Brake Pedal Goes to Floor When Engine Running or Starts
You can ignore many small problems when it comes to cars, but you should never ignore any issues with the brakes. If you experience that
February 22, 2021
Engine
6 Symptoms of a Bad Charcoal Vapor Canister, Location & Replacement Cost
A charcoal canister, also known as EVAP canister, is probably something you heard about before but never really put a lot of effort in understanding
February 20, 2021
Air condition
6 Symptoms of a Bad AC Compressor, Location & Replacement Cost
If you live in a hot country, you know the importance of having a functional A/C system in your car. Unfortunately, the AC system contains
February 20, 2021