Q:I got a new stereo head for my 1999 Ford Contour Sport on my birthday. Since it‘s been installed, I can only get any kind of electrical power when I turn my lights on and the dimmer knob is up all the way. My lights inside don‘t turn on unless my headlights are on and neither does my sound system. I also cannot use my remote lock on my keys unless my headlights are on. I figure it‘s a wiring problem that may have something to do with the stereo head. Any ideas or suggestions as to how to fix it?

if you had it installed a t aplace of business then take it back and have them correct their mistake. if you did the work you need to go back over what you've done and make the needed repairs and amke sure you don't use any extra wires. the engineers have designed it so that you just can't swap a stereo out any more. it's been a while, but i have heard of a manufacturer running the power to the computer through the stereo unit, how brilliant is that?

Q:I have a 97 Pontiac Sunfire and just today, like two hours ago, my check engine light came on. I took a look at my fluids and all look ok, but the oil. It is QUITE low to the point to where I‘ll need to stop at the store to fill it up before attempting to drive home from work. It did looks pretty dirty as well. I also made sure my gas cap was quite tight as well. Could the low oil cause my light to come on like that? I‘m only 500 miles late for my oil change.I don‘t notice much in the difference in it‘s performance. It‘s always run a teeny bit rough as it has aged, but it‘s not doing anything out of the ordinary.

I would think that low oil would trigger a low oil light not the check engine light. If you are only 500 miles late, you shouldn't be quite low on oil. You may have a leak which could be causing other issues and the check oil light. Have it looked at by a mechanic soon.

Q:Hi, I have a 2010 Mazda Mazda 3. I‘m looking into switching over to HID Lights, however I don‘t know if this is expertise or not. Is it simply buying new HID bulbs instead of the halogens, or do I need to have a whole new lighting system in place? Please help and explain! Also, what are the HID kits?

Hit the deck! It's gonna blow!!!!!

Q:The TC warning light comes on during slow ( city) speeds on my 5.3L 2wd 2005 Tahoe LS but the TC light goes off at highway speeds. Does this point to a sensor leak? The brakes when applied at slow speeds do make some noise at times ( but not all the time) when the TC light is on.

J. D., To clarify, I am not an auto technician. In the owner's manual on page 3-68 it says, if the brake traction control system activates constantly or if the brakes have heated up due to high-speed breaking, a TRACTION SYS LIMITED may appear. Per the manual, this is normal and the message should only display briefly. There is also more detailed information beginning on page 4-9 through 4-13. However this light could still indicate it needs to be serviced. If you feel unsafe, I would take it a Chevrolet Certified Technician. They should be able to accurately diagnose and resolve the issue. I hope this helped and that your concern is resolved quickly. Matt of GM Customer Service

Q:I get this error when switching on my camera. It was working fine during the day and taking pictures normally but in the evening I got this error message and the camera can‘t focus. The lens barrel does come out of the body as usual. The camera had been kept in a bag all day and hasn‘t caused any problems before. I‘ve tried the usual switching off and on, shaking it a bit and blowing in the gaps to dislodge any dust or grit. Anybody else had this problem and got a solution that is short of sending the camera away for repairs? Apparently the manufacturers rarely accept that this is a problem caused by anything other than grit or misuse.

So you're saying it turns on just fine, but it won't focus? You also said in the evening. Do you realize a camera needs a certain amount of light so it can auto focus? Turn on more light, or use a flash light. Point the camera at something with good contrast and a defined line - that helps it get a grip on the focus, so to speak. If it is possible with your camera, change to manual focus, then you won't need to worry about any of this.

Q:The light illuminates when there is a malfunction of an exhaust gas related component, and the system is not functioning properly so that the exhaust gas regulation values are not satisfied What does this mean? I have hardly even been driving it at all the last two months. It says to go to the dealer but that is pretty far away and my warranty expired anyway and I cannot afford anything expensive right now. Does anyone know what this might mean and if I should even worry about it or is it something real simple? thanks!

Hey, relax, just drive your car to the nearest auto parts store. Most of them will read your computer codes for you for free. This will at least give you an idea of the source of the problem, but don't buy anything until you've tested the components that the code readings indicate. Many times your sensors are indicated as the source of the problem when all they're doing is indicating that a problem exists. You need to do a little research once you've got some sensors to test. Test procedures are available on the internet by Googling how to test whichever sensor or component the code reader has indicated. Once you've tested the sensors and they're found to be ok, you'll need to find out what is causing them to give you an out of range reading.

Q:detected. can someone please tell me what that could be and how much would it be to fix.

600 Check out a few places and compare prices, some might even have a sale.

Q:Philips has a car light called blue brick light effect is good ah.

I am using the Philips silver warrior feeling good light but no feeling but the opposite of the car gave me the lights

Q:This gun was made in Belgium. It has the Browning Arms Company stamp on it. The serial number is 27899, but right about the serial number it has 1G also.

* I have the same one They are currently selling at Auctions for a Minimum of $700.00 Dollars in Good Used Condition.* I bought mine at a Retail Gun Shop for $420.00 Dollars.* Great Shotgun.*

Q:i have a 1999 ford explorer 4L 4x4 the engine light came on one day and didn't go off when I lay on the gas the check engine light flashes I changed all the plugs and wires and the light still stayed on so I went to auto zone and they scanned it and said cylinder 1 and 6 were misfiring so I bought a new coil and nothing changed the light still stays on and flashes and it seemed like it's getting worse. CAN ANYONE HELP ME?

a flashing light is very bad for the engine. if that light is flashing that means that you are in a situation that is destroying some part of the engine or emission control system. a misfire is caused by so much more than just the plugs wires and coil packs. go back to autozone and look at the freeze frame data. this will tell you allot of the variables that were present when that light came on. use that information to determine what is going on.