Call us 24/7+254 700 031 732
0
0 KSh0.00
Call us 24/7+254 700 031 732
September 26, 2026 BY
IN Switches

Headlight Switch Replacement

The headlamp switch allows you to turn on the lights. If the switch does not work, you will not be able to turn on the lights. Not only is it unsafe to drive the car without proper lights, but it is also illegal.

 

The switch may only be available at the dealer. YourMechanic will find the cost and availability | from a local dealer. Your vehicle may have a combination switch, which combines the headlight switch and turn signal switch in one assembly.

 

Inspect the switch. | Test the fuses. | Remove and replace the switch if found faulty. | Check operation of all vehicle lighting.

 

A mechanic should inspect all the lights in the car during every major service event. If the lights do not come on, the mechanic should inspect the fuse, wiring, and connectors. It is common for the lens to get dirty and not allow enough light to shine through. You should keep the headlamp lens clean and free of oxidation. Mechanics can use a special lens oxidation restorer kit to clean the headlights.

 

The headlight switch allows you to turn on and off your headlights. When you press the button or pull the lever (depending on your vehicle) to turn on your headlights, the headlight switch is responsible for triggering the lights. A broken headlight switch means that you won’t be able to turn on your headlights. Driving without headlights is a hazard to you, your passengers, and your surroundings, and it can also result in an expensive ticket.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Switches

Car Door Lock Switch Replacement

Door lock switches are electrical rocker switches that are used to lock and unlock car doors. When you activate the switch, it sends a signal to the door lock relay to activate the door lock actuator inside the door. Due to frequent use, the switches and electrical currents running through them eventually fail, requiring replacement.

 

Many modern vehicles have a complete lock assembly which needs to be replaced if the switch dies.

 

Test the operation of the electric door locks. | Test the fuse for that circuit. | Test the relay. | Replace the faulty door lock switch. | Test for proper operation of electric door locks.

 

Door lock systems are not a part of regular maintenance, but it’s not rare for the switches to die. If you notice that your vehicle is not locking and unlocking when you press the corresponding buttons, it’s time to schedule an inspection.

 

The door lock switch acts as a remote for the door lock actuator, which is responsible for locking and unlocking your vehicle’s doors. When you press the lock or unlock button, the switch triggers the actuator, and the door is locked or unlocked. When the lock switch dies, the actuator has no way of being activated, and your door locks will stop functioning.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Switches

Combination Switch Assembly Replacement

A combination switch assembly has several functions. This component is connected to your turn signal indicator and controls all of the functions on the lever. The combination switch assembly adjusts the high and low beams on your headlights, indicates when you are turning left or right, and activates the hazard lights when needed. It turns on the windshield wipers in the front as well as the rear if equipped. The switch also activates the windshield washer fluid. The switch is located inside the steering column and connects to the lever with multiple wires that run to the various components that the switch controls. When the switch fails, none of the components attached to it will work. However, a faulty switch may work periodically or for some components and not others until it fails completely.

 

The combination switch assembly activates and adjusts all components attached to the turn signal | lever. | The steering column must be removed to access the switch. The combination switch will need to be replaced not repaired. | The combination switch will vary based on make and model and even year because different controls have been added to the turn signal lever.

 

The combination switch assembly is verified that it needs to be replaced. The battery is then disconnected. | The steering column trim panels are removed for access and the defective combination switch assembly is disconnected and removed. | The new combination switch assembly is installed and connected. | The trim panels are reinstalled. The battery is then reconnected and the combination switch assembly is tested for operation. | The vehicle is road tested to ensure proper operation of the combination switch assembly.

 

The same symptoms that indicate a failed combination switch assembly may also be caused by other problems such as blown fuses. Have one of our expert mechanics check out the issue and rule out other causes before replacing the combination switch.

 

If the combination switch assembly stops working, you won’t be able to drive after dark because the headlights won’t come on. You could also get a traffic violation for failing to signal when turning or even cause an accident. Have it inspected and replaced if necessary as soon as possible.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Switches

Brake Light Switch Replacement

A brake light switch replacement service addresses problems caused by a faulty switch that prevents your brake lights from illuminating when you press the brake pedal or causes them to remain on continuously. The brake light switch detects pedal movement and signals the vehicle’s brake lights to activate, helping drivers behind you recognise when you are slowing down or stopping. When the switch fails, you may also experience issues with cruise control operation or difficulty shifting an automatic transmission out of Park, depending on your vehicle’s design. During this service, a technician inspects the switch and its electrical connections, confirms the cause of the fault, and replaces the switch if necessary. The brake lights and any related functions are then tested to verify proper operation. Replacing a defective brake light switch helps restore reliable brake light response, supports road safety, and ensures your vehicle’s braking-related electrical systems function as intended.

Read more
September 26, 2026 BY
IN Switches

Blower Motor Switch Replacement

In your car’s HVAC system, the heater core is what creates hot air to warm up the interior during cool weather. The air conditioner and its varied parts cools the air during the summer. The blower motor is what pushes the conditioned (heated or cooled) air out of the dash and into the cabin of the vehicle. Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, you may have one, two or even three blower motors, each with their own blower motor switch. Essentially, the blower motor switch allows you to control the airflow within your vehicle. It lets you set the fan to off, low, medium or high (or a number of other speeds depending on the system in question). Over time and through normal wear and tear, the contacts inside the switch will wear out and it will fail, requiring a new blower motor switch.

 

The blower motor switch isn’t inspected during any maintenance service. | Most switches exhibit erratic behavior before failing completely, so you should have some indication about impending failure.

 

The blower motor switch is verified that it needs to be replaced. The blower switch trim panel is | removed for access. | The defective blower motor switch is disconnected and removed from the trim panel. | The new blower motor switch is installed into the panel and the panel is reinstalled. | The blower motor switch is tested for operation on all blower speeds. The vehicle is tested to ensure proper A/C and heater operation.

 

Without a functional blower motor switch, you’ll be unable to control the fan and fan speed for your car’s HVAC system. That could mean anything from being uncomfortable, to being dangerously overheated or chilled depending on the weather conditions. If you suspect your blower motor switch is not working properly, have its operation checked by one of our expert mechanics.

 

Although a failed blower motor switch will not prevent you from driving, it is important to be comfortable in your car and have clear, unfogged windows. Have the problem inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Switches

Reverse Lights Switch Replacement

Backup lights serve two purposes. First, they provide warning for other drivers and/or pedestrians behind you that your car is in reverse. Second, they provide some illumination if you’re reversing in the dark. Turning backup lights on is the responsibility of the backup light switch, which is mounted under the hood, generally on the transmission. When you put the gear selector into reverse, the switch sends a signal to the reverse lights. When the gear selector leaves reverse, the switch turns the lights off. While backup light switch failure is relatively rare, it does happen. However, just because your backup lights don’t work doesn’t mean that the switch is faulty. There could be a problem with the wiring, the bulbs, the switch or another component in the system.

 

Backup lights should be checked during normal maintenance when the mechanic tests your | headlights, taillights, and brake lights. Backup light switch failure can be caused by many other problems, so a professional diagnosis is recommended.

 

The back up light switch is verified that it needs to be replaced. The vehicle is then lifted and | supported on jack stands. | The defective back up light switch is disconnected and removed from the transmission. | The new back up light switch is installed into the transmission and tightened to correct | specifications. The back up light switch is connected and tested for operation by shifting the vehicle into reverse. The jack stands are removed and the vehicle is tested to ensure proper operation of the back up light switch

 

It’s a legal requirement to have working backup lights. They’re convenient, as well as a safety feature for pedestrians and drivers behind your car. If your backup lights are no longer functioning, have the system fully inspected by one of our expert mechanics. It may be the switch, but it could also be a problem with the wiring, which can require significant time to diagnose.

 

Without operational backup lights, pedestrians and other drivers behind your car will not know you’re about to back up, which can cause accidents and serious injuries. Have any malfunctions of backup light operations professionally diagnosed as soon as possible.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Switches

Car AC Control Switch Replacement

Modern cars have much more advanced climate control technology than they had a few decades ago. It’s now commonplace for air conditioning to be included as standard equipment. That equipment has also become more efficient and is capable of providing greater comfort. Controlling the system is pretty simple – you press a button to turn on the air conditioner, and then adjust the cooling level and fan speed to your needs. The AC control switch is what allows you to turn the air conditioner on and off, essentially operating the entire system with a push of a button. When the button is pressed, the AC circuit is powered up from the relay so the interior can be cooled. However, like all electronic components, the AC control switch is susceptible to wear and tear.

 

The AC control switch is located behind the trim panels on your car’s HVAC system and should not | be accessed without the proper tools and knowledge. Without an operating switch, the AC will not work.

 

The AC control panel is removed from the center of the dash | The defective AC control switch is removed from the control panel | The new AC control switch is installed into the panel | The AC control panel is reinstalled into the center of the dash | The AC control switch is tested for proper AC operation

 

Without an operating AC control switch, you have no way of turning your air conditioning on. Normal wear and tear through regular use can eventually wear out the switch. Because replacing the switch involves accessing the actual AC control system behind the dash, have one of our expert mechanics perform the repair.

 

Your car’s air conditioning system is important for your comfort. Without a working AC control switch, you can’t use your AC, so it’s important that the switch is replaced when it fails. Have one of our expert mechanics inspect and repair the AC system, including a faulty AC control switch, if it is faulty.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Suspension & Steering

Wheel Stud Replacement

Wheel studs are high-strength, threaded steel fasteners that securely hold the wheel and tire assembly to the axle hub. Typically, there are 4 to 6 studs per wheel pressed or threaded into the wheel hub. The wheel and tire assembly is mounted on the hub centering ring and the studs protrude from the hub through the wheel mounting holes. Lug nuts are threaded onto the studs to securely hold the wheel to the hub. When to consider replacing wheel studs: Wheel is loose or wobbling. The wheel and tire assembly must be held evenly and securely to the wheel hub by the lug nuts attached to the studs. If the lug nuts are not tightened securely, it can cause the wheel to vibrate, loosen and wobble, which can damage or even break the wheel studs and lug nuts, potentially causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle. Missing or broken studs, or damaged threads. If the stud is missing or broken, the lug nut attached to the stud will be missing and the wheel will hold securely. When the threads on the stud are worn, rusted away, or otherwise damaged, the lug nut may not achieve the required torque and could come loose while driving. Stud turns in place when fastening lug nut. When the stud spins in the wheel hub while tightening, it should be replaced. During replacement, the mounting hole in the wheel hub should be inspected for damage. How do mechanics replace wheel studs? The car is raised and supported on steel jack stands. The wheel and tire assembly, brake rotor, and caliper are removed. On vehicles where there is sufficient access at the back of the wheel hub, a compact tool is used to press the defective stud out of the hub. On vehicles where there is no access to use a compact stud remover, the wheel hub must be removed. When the hub must be pressed out of the steering knuckle, the wheel bearing is typically replaced in the process of removing the hub. Sometimes, the entire hub and bearing assembly with the studs included can be replaced. The new stud or studs are pressed into position from the back of the hub, the brake caliper and rotor are reinstalled, and the wheel is placed onto the studs. The wheel lug nuts are tightened to the factory specifications. Is it safe to drive with wheel stud problems? No, but you can temporarily drive a vehicle at low speeds and for short trips with one missing wheel stud. However, if more than two studs are broken, it is recommended to repair the car prior to further use. Having all wheel studs in place with evenly tightened lug nuts prevents distortion of the brake rotor. Over longer periods, missing studs can damage the brake rotor, the wheel, and the remaining studs. A car may vibrate when driving with missing wheel studs and can cause the other studs or lug nuts to loosen. This can lead to the wheel separating from your tire while driving. When replacing wheel studs keep in mind: Wheel studs are made of high-strength steel. If a stud has broken, it is typically due to previous overtightening. Lug nuts should be tightened using a calibrated torque wrench or a torque limiting device. Published torque values assume that studs are dry, clean, and free of all lubricants. Oil, grease, anti-seize or any similar compound should not be applied to the threads of a wheel stud or lug nut. Should a vehicle require removal of the wheel hub to add a new wheel stud, studs on the hub should be replaced. However, only defective studs need to be replaced if there is access from the back of the hub. Lug nuts should be tightened in a star or crisscross pattern specified by the original equipment manufacturer in order to avoid warping of the brake rotor or drum as well as damaging the wheel.

 

 

 

 

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Suspension & Steering

Wheel Bearings Replacement

A wheel bearing assembly consists of rolling elements, such as hardened steel ball bearings or roller bearings, that roll on and around hardened steel bearing races. The wheel bearings support the front and rear axle, and all the weight of your car. Wheel bearings are made with a high-precision technique using extremely hard steel in order to withstand all the normal impacts that occur to the wheel and tire assembly as you drive along the road. When to replace wheel bearings? Growling or grinding noise from a wheel. Failed or failing wheel bearings make a very characteristic growling noise which will grow louder as the bearing wear progresses. If you believe the wheel bearing noise is coming from one side of the car, you can self-diagnosis your wheel bearing as you drive the car by loading and unloading vehicle weight You can do this by “swerving” from side-to-side. For example, if the noise markedly increases when you swerve to left, which shifts the vehicle’s weight to the right, then it often indicates the wheel bearing on the right is failing. Axial or radial play in the wheel or wheel hub. Should the wheel hub move up and down or in and out, the bearing may be worn. Vibration in the steering wheel or vehicle body and/or wandering. Vibration and lack of directional stability could be consequences of loose or worn out wheel bearings. Tire and wheel assembly does not turn smoothly. With the wheel jacked up, and the car not in gear, the wheel should rotate smoothly. Rough or inconsistent movement, which is often accompanied by noise, can signify damaged bearings. Be sure the brakes are not dragging as you perform this check. How do mechanics replace wheel bearings? The complexity of wheel bearing replacement varies greatly depending on the vehicle make, model, year, the wheel position (front versus rear), and the drive type (AWD versus FWD): On vehicles with unitized wheel bearing/hub assemblies, the brake rotor and caliper are removed. The large axle nut is removed, the axle is pushed back through the center of the unitized hub assembly, and three (or more) bolts holding the hub assembly to the steering knuckle are removed. The hub assembly is then removed from the knuckle. On installation of the new hub assembly to the knuckle, the bolts are torqued to the factory specification. In many cases, it is required to discard the old axle nut and replace with a new one. Special attention must be given to tightening the axle nut to the exact factory specification because over or under-tightening can damage the newly installed bearing. All YourMechanic professionals use calibrated torque wrenches on these critical fasteners. Finally, the brake rotor and brake caliper are re-attached, the wheel installed and the car is road tested. On vehicles where the wheel bearing is pressed into a cavity within the steering knuckle, the steering knuckle must be removed from the vehicle in order to press out the old bearing and press in the new bearing. On some vehicles, the wheel bearing is pressed onto an axle shaft and thus the axle must be extracted from the axle carrier. This will apply to certain trucks. Is it safe to drive with a wheel bearing problem? No. Wheel bearing failure is usually gradual, although in some cases it starts immediately after the dramatic impact of the wheel and tire assembly with a deep pothole. Wheel bearings can sometimes make noise for quite some time before you experience a catastrophic failure that would result in complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the axle. Generally, the risk of sudden failure increases with the noise level. But strictly speaking, once the bearing has started to fail it is impossible to predict exactly when it will fail completely. So it should not continue to be driven. Were a failing bearing to seize or break while you are moving, you could experience loss of control of the vehicle. Once you receive a conclusive diagnostic that a wheel bearing has failed, replace the bearing promptly. When replacing wheel bearings, keep in mind: If the car has a substantial number of miles on the failed bearing (100,000 miles or more), it is a good idea to replace both bearings (driver and passenger) on the axle at the same time. Wheel bearing noise can be confused with tire noise from defective tires. In difficult cases, a mechanic will apply remote wireless microphones at all 4 wheel positions, and then drive the car while listening to a remote receiver, switching between wheel positions to pinpoint the location of the failed bearing.

 

 

 

 

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Suspension & Steering

Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement

In rear wheel-drive cars, a driveshaft is needed for the tires to rotate. The driveshaft transfers the power from transmission to the rear tires, enabling them to turn. U-joints hold the drive shaft in place. If the U-joints are not lubricated, the bearings inside the U-joints will wear out over time and the drive shaft will begin to vibrate, while the car is moving. You will feel vibration in the seat or throughout the car. You may also hearing clunking or banging noise when you put the car in a gear.

 

It is best to replace all U-joints at the same time, even if only one is broken. | If the height of your vehicle has been modified, the U-joints are more likely to give out.

 

Jack up the back side of the car. | Remove the drive shaft. | Remove and replace the U-joints.

 

A mechanic should lubricate the U-joints during regular maintenance service. Doing so will greatly improve the life of the U-joints.

 

U-joints are responsible for holding the driveshaft in place. Since the driveshaft transfers power from the transmission to the wheels, it receives a lot of force, and it depends on the U-joints to help it stay sturdy and in place. When the U-joints break, the driveshaft has nothing holding it in place, and so it vibrates heavily, which not only is detrimental to the driveshaft’s health, but also results in a very bumpy ride.

Menu
Call us 24/7+254 700 031 732

Search for products

Back to Top
Product has been added to your cart