Tech Talk 7/14/2016

The hosts explain the quirky ways that customers describe unusual car sounds (0:52), then launch into a run down on the current weather and wet road conditions (1:50). From the tallest trucks to the lowest low-riders, no car is immune to water damage when it comes to flooded road conditions. As usual, listeners call in with a diverse assortment of questions for Triple J Auto’s certified car expert:

• What should drivers do about the infamous Mazda engine mounts? What about aftermarket options, re-initializing the mounts? (3:51)
• Why did my indicator light come on and how can I diagnose the problem? (7:07)
• Why is there a rattling or ticking sound in my air conditioning vent? (8:08)
• Why won’t my car start? (10:09)
• Why does my indicator show a symbol after replacing rims? (11:50)
• Why won’t my automatic vehicle reverse anymore? What can I do to replace the transmission? (13:43)

Listen as Patti Arroyo and Mike Fejeran discuss common car problems and how to deal with them.
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