data link communication system port is not working ...

Question: My data link communication system port is not working in my 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup. I bought a code reader from Harbor Freight, and it didn''t pick up any codes, but did on my wife's car. Took the reader back, and went to Auto Zone. They offered to read the codes, but their reader wouldn't work either. Answer: You will want to check the radio and cigar lighter fuse. If they are blown, it will not receive a signal through the data connector.

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How to Replace Front Brake pads and Rotors ?

Question: I have a 2003 Ford Mustang V6. I need front brake pads and rotors. I would like to know how to replace the front brake pads and front brake rotors myself. Can you help me? Answer: Step by Step Front Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement need to be followed to ensure that your brakes will NOT squeal when your job is completed. Follow the link for step by step instructions that include actual photos taken during a front brake job performed on a 2003 Ford Mustang. The basic idea is to remove the pads and rotors, compress the caliper piston, lubricate where needed and reinstall.

How to program a new remote for my Toyota ?

Question: I have a 2001 Toyota Rav4 and lost my keys. I purchased a new key remote and it doesn't unlock my doors. I called the dealer and they said i needed to program it. How do i program the new remote? Answer: 1. Start with the key out of the ignition. Open the driver door (all other doors are closed). Driver door is unlocked (other doors don’t matter). 2. Perform these steps within 5 seconds a. Insert the key into the ignition (don’t turn it) Pull key out b. Insert the key into the ignition (don’t turn it) Pull key out 3. Perform these steps within 40 seconds a. Close, then open the drivers door. b. Close, then open the drivers door. c. Insert the key into the ignition (don’t turn it) and pull it out. 4. Perform these steps within 40 seconds a. Close, then open the drivers door. b. Close, then open the drivers door. c. Insert the key into the ignition and leave in the ignition. d. Close the drivers door Turn the ignition to ON (as far as you can go without cranking the engine), then back to off . e. Remove the key from the ignition. 5. Within 3 seconds, the power door locks should lock then unlock automatically indicating successful entry into programming mode. Return to step 1 if the locks do not cycle at this point. 6. Perform these steps within 40 seconds a. Press the lock and unlock buttons on the transmitter simultaneously for 1.5 seconds b. Immediately after letting go of the lock and unlock buttons, press the lock button by itself and hold for 2 seconds. Within 3 seconds, the door locks should lock then unlock once indicating successful programming. If the door locks cycle twice, repeat steps 6a and 6b as the remote was not accepted. 7. Open drivers door

car did not shift into a higher gear

Question:

I have a 2000 Chevy Blazer v-6 with an auto transmission. I had been servicing it regularly and did not abuse it. Yesterday while driving to have my oil changed the car did not shift into a higher gear. now my car will not shift into reverse also unless I let up on the gas it won''t shift into a higher gear. The guys at the oil changing place thinks it electrical. They dropped the oil pan and changed the filter. Is it a major problem or just a adjustment problem.

Answer:

There are no adjustments so i would have to go with the major problem. If it was just a solenoid then it would only have one problem ( loss of one gear, not more ) so I would say you are looking at having it rebuilt or replaced.

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH A 200O CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

Question:

HAVE COUPLE SMALL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH A 200O CHEVY SILVERADO 1500, #1 HORN FUSE BLOWS AFTER A SHORT TIME AFTER BEING REPLACED, HORN WILL WORK FOR A FEW DAYS THEN FUSE BLOWS, DOESN''T SEEM TO BE A DEAD SHORT. #2 WHEN GETTING IN THE TRUCK INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, IF I HIT THE MAP LIGHT BOTTON THE CARO LAMP ON LIGHT LIGHTS, AFTER A SHORT WHILE THE LIGHTS START WORKING NORMAL AGIAN.

Already Tried: replaced fuse and relay

Answer:

Sounds like some typical GM issues. More than likely you will need to have the BCM ( body control module ) replaced. This is a common problem. This will need to be done at a dealer as they need to flash the computer after it is installed.

My 1995 Honda Accord EX will not crank.

Question:

My 1995 Honda Accord EX will not crank. When I put the ignition to on, the dash lights do not light up. The engine fires, but does not stay running. I suspect the switch. The car has over 250,000 miles and this is the first major problem.

Answer:

Good news there's a recall on the ignition switch for this exact problem that covers it for the lifetime of the car, so make an appointment at the dealer for this free repair !

The engine make a knocking/ticking lifter noise

Question:

We bought a used 07 Nissan Sentra and the engine make a knocking/ticking lifter noise we have taken it to 2 different Nissan dealerships the say it is normal my boyfriend doesn't like the sound he says the lifters sound bad and that at times it sounds like a diesel... so even if this is nothing to be concerned with is there a way to remedy it ?

Answer:

One thing you can try is when it gets warmer outside I would run a little heaver engine oil like a 10-40w engine oil with a Nissan oil filter.

Recall on Ford F-150 Trucks !

Read this today on Yahoo and decided to help get the word to all those 2005 -2006 Ford Truck owners. Looks like Ford is recalling more than 655,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix a hose that could affect the vehicles' braking power. Ford says there have been 11 minor accidents and no injuries tied to the issue. Don't become a statistic ~ Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood says more than 600,000 of the trucks are in the United States and about 50,000 are in Canada. About 1,500 are in other countries around the world. Dealers will replace the hose at no charge to consumers. Owners are expected to be notified in late June, and the recall is expected to begin in July. For more information, owners can contact Ford at (800) 392-3673. Ford Motor Co.: http://www.ford.com/ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

how do i remove the distributer and mount on 1996 three cyl metro?

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Disconnect the wiring harness at the distributor and the vacuum line at the distributor vacuum advance unit. 3. Remove the distributor cap. NOTE: Mark the distributor body in reference to where the rotor is pointing. Mark the distributor hold-down bracket and cylinder head for a re-installation location point. 4. Remove the hold-down bolt and the distributor from the cylinder head. Do not rotate the engine after the distributor has been removed. To install: Fig. 1: This is the correct alignment of the distributor shaft 5. If the engine was not rotated proceed as follows: 1. Align the reference marks on the distributor housing to the distributor hold-down bracket. 2. Install the distributor into the offset slot in the camshaft, then the hold-down bolt. 3. Connect vacuum hoses and electrical connectors to the distributor. 4. Install the distributor cap, then connect the battery negative cable. Check and/or adjust the ignition timing. 6. If the engine was rotated while the distributor was removed, place the engine on TDC of the compression stroke to obtain the proper ignition timing. 1. Remove the No. 1 spark plug. 2. Place thumb over the spark plug hole. Crank the engine slowly until compression is felt. It will be easier to have someone rotate the engine by hand, using a wrench on the crankshaft pulley. 3. Align the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley with the 0 degrees mark on the timing scale attached to the front of the engine. This places the engine at TDC of the compression stroke. 4. Turn the distributor shaft until the rotor points to the No. 1 spark plug tower on the cap. 5. Install the distributor into the engine. Be sure to align the distributor-to-engine block mark made earlier. 6. Install the No. 1 spark plug. Connect all vacuum hoses and electrical connectors to the distributor. 7. Install distributor cap, then connect the battery negative cable. 8. Check and/or adjust ignition timing.