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What does the “Check Hybrid System” warning mean? The “Check Hybrid System” warning light is something you may encounter in your Toyota Prius, Camry, Auris or Lexus hybrid. It signals that there is a fault of error within your car’s...
Reasons for Car Boot, not Opening If your car boot does not open for either the key fob or manual unlock here are some of the common symptoms. If your key fob is not working to unlock the boot some common problems are below: Key Fob is dead – The key fob...
What is a lean fuel mixture? To understand what a lean fuel mixture is, it is best to understand the basic principles of how your car’s combustion engine creates energy. Inside your car’s engine, air and fuel are mixed together. In order to run optimally,...
Why is your car vibrating when the brakes are applied? Vibrations are a common reason for concern when it comes to driving. This is because it usually indicates that a part is loose or not functioning properly. If your car vibrates when the brakes are applied, it is...
What is an Engine Backfire? Backfiring occurs when unburned fuel ignites outside of the internal combustion engine instead of inside a cylinder. This could be for many reasons both mechanical and / or air-fuel ratio. If the combustion goes wrong there is a loud bang...
What is a Radio Band Expander? An FM band expander is a device used on Japanese car radios which allows them to pick up New Zealand radio FM frequencies. Japanese FM radio bands are between 76-90 MHz whereas the New Zealand FM broadcast band is between 87.5-108 MHz....
