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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Blower Motor is rubbing and vibrating the whole dash board

Question:
I have a 2003 Chevy Impala and the blower motor is rubbing on something and it vibrates the whole dashboard bad can i fix this and how?
Answer:
You can fix it by replacing it with a new one, but make sure the one that is already in there has all the retaining screws (no empty holes). I have added the replacement procedures below. Heater System Blower Motor Removal & Installation
To Remove: 1) Remove the insulator from under the right side of the dash. 2) Disconnect the electrical connector from the blower motor. 3) Remove the blower motor retaining screws. 4) Remove the blower motor.
To Install: 1) Install the blower motor. 2) Install the blower motor mounting screws. 3) Connect the electrical connector to the blower motor. 4) Install the under dash insulator.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

theft system has locked my car down can't start it. took battery

theft system has locked my car down can't start it. took battery cables of for a few minutes, but did not help. 97 Cadillac Deville. let sit four hours, took positive cable off battery for a while, now my battery is dead used another car and booster cables for battery no luck
Answer:
There is a problem with the "passkey ll " system. The best way to diagnose that would be the "interrogator" tool. Most lock smiths will have that. There are 13 different resistance values in the diodes, (in the key) and most times it is a problem with the ignition switch sending the correct information to the decoder module. The best thing to do would be to get a lock smith to come and check it. They will normally charge about $65, which is less than the dealer, minus the tow charge. They will pinpoint what part is needed.

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

heater blowing cold air

I have a 2001 Ford Windstar that blow out cold air in the front. car has 2 blowers, front and rear. rear blows out warm air front blows out cold. noise comes from inside dash Answer: The Hot/Cold blend door actuator is stripped out. This is why you hear a noise and why it won’t move to hot air flow. Have it replaced.

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Sunday, December 07, 2008

I have a 1996 GMC truck that has a p0154 code

Question:
I have a 1996 GMC 350 truck that has a p0154 code replace the o2 sensor.It was bank 2 sensor 1 replace. The code came up the same what could it be?
Answer:
The computer is not seeing any action from the drivers side front oxygen sensor. Either you changed the wrong sensor or the wire from the sensor to the computer is damaged somewhere.

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab 1500 and I changed the battery but it still doesn't start.

First determine what it is or isn't doing. 1) Engine turns over, but will not start 2) Engine does not turn over when attempting to start (nothing Happens except the lights do come on) 3) Clicks Once 4) Clicks repeatedly 5) No lights, no noise.... nothing 6) Starter motor spins, but does not engage Then diagnose properly. Car won't start Diagnostics

Friday, November 28, 2008

How to change rear brake pads on a 2001 Mazda Miata

Question: How to change rear brake pads on a 2001 Mazda Miata. I can't get the caliper to fully retract so I can put on the new pads. Answer: Sometimes you need to remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. This will allow the fluid to move so the caliper piston can be compressed. This happens when fluid has been added at any point. Brake Replacement Step by Step with Photos

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

I have a 89 ford escort that has been setting for 10 years.

Question: I have a 89 ford escort that has been setting for 10 years. want to get it going again but am having brake problems. Replaced brake booster. both rear wheel cylinders and shoes, both front calipers, master cylinder and cleaned the lines and I still don't have good brakes. I have to stand hard on the brake pedal to stop but it will not stop as fast as it should. Could it be the brake pressure control valves locates on the bottom of the master cylinder or is it something else. It just doesn't stop like it should in case of need to. Answer: Below is are quick diagnostic steps for hard brake pedal. You have done most everything but we need to take it a step further. Either the new booster is bad(it happens) or you do not have sufficient vacuum at the booster most likely caused by an engine vacuum leak. Since the car has been setting for some time it is more than possible for there to be cracked hoses, etc that are creating a vacuum leak. A higher idle than normal is a classic description of a vacuum leak. Brake pedal feel is firm, but brakes lack sufficient stopping power or fade 1) Check the operation of the brake booster and brake booster check valve. Replace worn or failed parts. 2) Check brake linings and brake surface areas for glazing and replace worn or damaged parts. 3) Check for seized hydraulic parts and linkages, and clean or replace as needed.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

how to change spark plugs on a 2000 Ford Taurus

Question: I have a 2000 Ford Tarus and want to know how to change the spark plugs myself, I am a single mom and i don't have a lot of money, can you help me? Answer: remove plug wire use a 5/8 sparkplug socket and ratchet turn counter-clockwise install in reverse order If this is a coil on plug set up, remove each coil assembly and then the plugs underneath

my 93 F250 is warmed up, it will stall on heavy acceleration

Question: after my 93 F250 is warmed up, it will stall on heavy acceleration and heavy brake more often. Check Engine light is on. Already Tried: I have replaced the following: fuel pumps, fuel regulator, fuel filter, ignition module,distributor, stator, plugs, wires, cap and rotor Answer: The first thing to do would be to check for codes. This can be done without a scan tool. Here are the instructions. Let me know what codes come up and we will move to the next step.