Deals on Wheels

Lack of A/C cold: Check compressor and refrigerant

Dear Doctor: I have a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. The air conditioning light on the panel doesn't stay green, but rather it goes on and off. When the light stays green the a/c works but it's not that cold. When the light goes off the a/c doesn't work at all. Over the years I have had the control module on the panel assembly replaced twice. Also, the a/c doesn't work from all the different fan settings. Is the panel assembly bad?- BobDear Bob: There is a long ongoing problem of air conditioning panel failures on these vehicles regarding the blinking a/c light. With your lack of cold air issue ...

Apostolakis Honda

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Bob & Chuck Eddy

Mazda gives CX-9 new look

Mazda gave the CX-9 bolder styling, a new engine and superb handling for 2016, making it a seven-passenger SUV that separates itself from the crowd.The gas-hungry V-6 of the previous CX-9 is gone. The new turbocharged four-cylinder engine helps account for the exemplary fuel economy ratings that the federal government pegs as high as 22 mpg in city driving and 28 mpg on highways for a two-wheel drive 2016 CX-9. A four-wheel drive CX-9 loses one mpg, for 21/27-mpg ratings.These ratings rival those of smaller SUVs and make the CX-9 the most fuel-efficient 2016 SUV with three rows of ...

Scan tool needed for cruise control

Dear Doctor: I'm having trouble with the cruise control on my 2009 Infiniti G37. When I activate the cruise control the light will flash as set, but does not engage. I looked for fuses for the cruise control but haven't found any yet, and someone told me it has to do with the brakes. Any advice? The car only has 27,000 miles. ScottDear Scott: On today's late model vehicles there are multiple computers and control modules. A professional scan tool can read body control fault codes and all sensor values. You should take your car to any shop that employs an ASE-certified Master and / or L1 ...