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Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy 3500HD hard starting hot, gm truck, loose ground
gm truck, loose ground, pressure tests: Thought 1. That is probably a 454? If so, it probably has a hot fuel handling module which is supposed to keep the pump running for about eight seconds, rather than the normal two seconds. This is to circulate fuel, and avoid vaporlock. Thought 2. The...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy Astro Van-Heater Blower Motor, chevy astro van, chevy astro
chevy astro van, chevy astro, fuse block: Hello Evy, There is a blower motor relay, probably in the fuse block called the convenience center. It is probably under the hood. The relay contacts are stuck shut. Remove the relay, and it should stop. Just get a new relay. If unsure exactly which...
Chevrolet Repair: 98' Chevy astro, diameter pvc pipe, chevy astro
diameter pvc pipe, chevy astro, inner fender: On some engines it is easier to ge to it from the bottom. If you are doing it without a lift,you need to remove the front wheels, then pull off at least half of the inner fender flap.If you pull the fender flap carefully, you can reinstall using the...
Chevrolet Repair: '98 Chevy Blazer 4X4 won't start, chevy blazer, small fortune
chevy blazer, small fortune, ballpark figure: dont worry about the clicking, most likely normal. now, i cant tell you what is wrong, but i can tell you where to start. you will have to have your fuel pressure checked. with these vehicles, the pump is normally the problem. cost, about $300-$400 plus labor....
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy Blazer 4x4 auto w/4.3L, flash flash flash, chevy blazer
flash flash flash, chevy blazer, 4x4 auto: Hi Mike, A & B were the terminals on the older system. Count the flashes, like flash, flash, flash, pause, flash, flash, long pause, and repeat, would be code 32. Some of the parts houses will either connect a code scan tool for you, or hand it to you...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy Blazer S10 V6 4.3L vorteck intake manifold gasket, intake manifold gasket, blazer s10
intake manifold gasket, blazer s10, chevy blazer: Hello Mollie, If the leak is just air, like vacuum leak, it is remotely possible that you could temporarily gob some RTV silicone where it leaks and help some. If that is the case, be SURE to use Oxygen sensor safe RTV. Regular silicone sealant will ruin...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy Blazer Shifting problem, chevy blazer, problem manifests
chevy blazer, problem manifests, metal flakes: Hello Gerald, A few things come to mind, and I really like your comparison to a vacuum modulator. The things that come to mind are, there is separate oil in the transfer case, so check its condition also, just to eliminate it, although if it were getting...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy Blazer, chevy blazer, disk brakes
chevy blazer, disk brakes, lug nuts: unfortunaly, tire balanceing can be done at home but its easier to get a locl shop to check. i would start there, next i would check the brakes you installed, make sure you installed them proper. and did you bleed them? and make sure you installed the pads...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy Cavalier water pump repair, coolant fluid, chevy cavalier
coolant fluid, chevy cavalier, chevy dealership: Hello Barbra, Shop around. I think that is way high. You didn t say what engine, but the 2.4 engine water pump costs just under $50. at Autozone, with a lifetime warranty. Check to see for sure what engine you have, and then just call some parts houses...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy Cavalier, chevy cavalier, vacuum leak
chevy cavalier, vacuum leak, serpentine belt: Hello Shena, Was the fuel level in the tank low, and if so, has it been acting ok since? You might just need to keep more fuel in the tank. It could also be a vacuum leak that was exagerated during the turn by the engine shifting, so check all the vacuum...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy S10 Pickup Oil Guage, chevy s10 pickup, s10 pickup
chevy s10 pickup, s10 pickup, pressure zone: Hi Tyler, This could be normal. Oil pressure will vary from high speed to low speed. Just for a piece of mind I would change the oil and filter and see if the oil pressure stays the same. If it does and the warning lights never come on your OK. Some oils...
Chevrolet Repair: '98 Chevy Tahoa, fuel contamination, chevy tahoa
fuel contamination, chevy tahoa, valve timing: Without having physical access to the vehicle there are numerous possibilities: 1. failing fuel pump. 2. restricted exhaust (plugged catalytic converter). 3. Weak ignition to the sspark plugs. 4. Valve timing out of specs. 5. Fuel contamination....
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy Tahoe Transmission, chevy tahoe, solenoid
chevy tahoe, solenoid, clutches: Hi Gary, Your transmission is slipping because of internal issues. You will need to have someone open it up and fix the forward clutches...possibly a band. It is however possible that all you need is a shift solenoid. But usually those just work...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Chevy Venture van 6 cyl alternator, chevy venture van, windshield wiper motor
chevy venture van, windshield wiper motor, pivot bolt: Hi John, This is not a just unbolt it and remove it as you can see. Here are the steps.... Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Remove the drive belt from generator. Remove the windshield wiper system module cover. Remove the windshield wiper motor...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 cavalier flasher, fuse panel, coloum
fuse panel, coloum, kick panel: Hi Rachel. they are in differant places on differant models...here are some places to look... above the steering coloum under the dash. in the fuse panel, behind the glove box. above the left foot kick panel under the dash. it should tell you in your owners...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 chev lumina, chev lumina, fuel pressure regulator
chev lumina, fuel pressure regulator, chevy zone: You haven t told me what engine you have. The 3.4 engine does have some starting problems...There is a bulletin to replace the injectors. even after the injector replacement one of the Chevy zone reps told us that you ll just have to give it a little throttle...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 chev pick up starter placement 4.3l v6, celcious, autohelp
celcious, autohelp, auto class: You still have it correct bolts and wires. The ONLY exception is the price of the stsrter is HIGHER. When you purchase a new starter make SURE that they TEST IT FIRST BEFORE you leave the auto parts store. Just because it s new does NOT guarantee that it...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 chev, pu, gas gauge, bad hope
gas gauge, bad hope, level sensor: Hi Ronald, The problem is the level sensor inside the fuel tank. You need to remove the fuel pump assembly to replace this part as it connects to the fuel pump assembly. You might even want to replace the whole unit (pump too) if you have never replace the...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 chevy astro van 4.3, chevy astro van, chevy astro
chevy astro van, chevy astro, pressure tester: Hi Rudy Camacho, You are not getting fuel. Try loosening the gas cap and see if that helps. Today s cars have no vents on the tank that don t have something to regulate the amount of ventilation. One of these systems may have failed. Loosening the cap...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 chevy blazer, chevy blazer, tps code
chevy blazer, tps code, wack: Hi Pat. sometimes when it gets very hot the map sensor will go way out of wack causing the TPS to also go out of range, if it hasn t happened again i would suspect that everything is ok and it was just an intermittant problem because of the heat. hope this...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 chevy blazer 4x4 4 door 4.3L, state vehicle inspections, chevy blazer
state vehicle inspections, chevy blazer, insurance inspector: Althoug many people do install rubber lines in place of steel lines it is NOT recommended that you do so. REASONS: 1. Should you live in a state where state vehicle inspections are performed, Your vehicles altered fuel line would NOT be legally acceptable...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 chevy blazer, chevy blazer, 1998 chevy blazer
chevy blazer, 1998 chevy blazer, trans shop: Hi Robbie, There is a part called the sun shell inside the trans that can cause the no reverse. It can also get so the trans won t move at all. You need to take it to a trans shop and they will tell you that you need a rebuilt trans. This is a good way to...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 chevy malibu, blown head gasket, chevy malibu
blown head gasket, chevy malibu, valve job: That kind of pressure in the overflow is usually head gasket. You may also see profuse white smoke in the exhaust. Possible that you cracked a cylinder jug. This car has issues with the intake gasket that should be recalled. This causes many problems...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 GMC will not start, check fuel, starter fluid
check fuel, starter fluid, excess fuel: Hi John. check fuel pressure, if ok then pull plugs dri them off and reinstall, hold gas pedal to the floor and start. or you can disconect the wiring for the inj to help clear flood. if you get it running let it warm up and then change oil as the excess fuel...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 gmc jimmy, powertrain control module, powertrain control module pcm
powertrain control module, powertrain control module pcm, automatic door locks: The Body Control Module (BCM) supplies vehicle occupants with visual and audible information and controls various vehicle functions, To provide and receive information, the module is interfaced to the vehicle s serial bus communications network, the Chrysler...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 jimmy/ chevrolet blazer heater not hot, chevrolet blazer, haynes manual
chevrolet blazer, haynes manual, hub assembly: Hi Mark, what you need to do is flush the heater core, it s plugged! To do this just remove the hoses from the intake and the waterpump. Now run water through from the waterpump hose first and then the intake hose. This will make your heat so hot you can fry...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 jimmy random engine failure, jumper wires, gmc jimmy
jumper wires, gmc jimmy, engine temp: Ouch Mark, I guess if it were me, I d be considering dropping that tank and looking inside. Believe me, it isn t rocket science, and it can be done in the driveway. Just be careful to remember that when you have the pump out of the tank, be careful to not...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 K3500 Front diff will not engage, transfer case, chevytalk
transfer case, chevytalk, dc motor: Here is a link to an upgrade for a slightly older truck than yours, but I think this is what you already have. Computer controlled? I don t think there is any computer control. But there may be an additional fuse and power source than just the one from...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 lumina, crankshaft pulley, crank pulley
crankshaft pulley, crank pulley, older cars: Hello Stewart, what you need is a new crankshaft pulley because yours is in 2 pieces. They make the balancer/pulley in 2 parts and join them with rubber. Remove the remaining part and install a new pulley. While your there you might as well replace the seal...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Malibu Coolant Leak, intake manifold gasket, coolant leak
intake manifold gasket, coolant leak, v6 engine: Hi Patty, This leak could be a waterpump or intake manifold gasket depending on which engine you have. If you have a 4 cylinder then the waterpump is the most common and does cost a lot. If it is a V6 engine then the intake gasket is the most common but I...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 malibu, fuel pump relay, electricity problem
fuel pump relay, electricity problem, gear indicator: Hi Guo... disconnect the fuel pump at the tank... when you turn on the key you should have power 12volts for 3 seconds on the power side for the pump... if you do and pump doesn t come on, pump is shorting to ground feeding back to the relay.. change the pump....hope...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 malibu 3.1 p0401, dpfe, coat hanger
dpfe, coat hanger, throttle plate: Hello Randy, Help me please... What engine does this car have??? What is a dpfe? If it is a V6, the passage going to the EGR valve is plugged at the intake runner. You can clean this with a coat hanger through the throttle plate. Let me know Mar...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 S-10 4 cyl manual with 80k, fuel pressure gauge, egr valve
fuel pressure gauge, egr valve, leaky injector: sorry about your loss of your husband :-( I really suspect the EGR has gotten a chunk of carbon build up in it. If that happens, it cannot operate properly and all these symptoms will happen. Usually happens on 6 cyl. Remove the egr valve and look...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 S-10 Blazer 4x4 with code 22, vacuum line, mechanical work
vacuum line, mechanical work, fuel pressure: What size engine ?????????. Did you perform the DIAGNOSTICS before you replaced the TPS to be sure that it is the TPS that is faulty ?. It could be a faulty ground wire to the TPS or a faulty TPS, The WRONG TPS for the vehicle as you replaced it with most...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 S10 4x4 4.3 ZR2 air conditioning, fuse block, pressure switch
fuse block, pressure switch, freon: Hi Mark, This sounds to me like the system is low on freon. When you jump the low pressure switch did you leave it jumped for a minute, it takes a while before the pcm turns the compressor on. I would try this again and also check the charge in the system....
Chevrolet Repair: '98 S10 misfires during cold weather, chevy dealer, cold weather
chevy dealer, cold weather, distributor cap: Hi Mark, See if they replaced the plug wires. Then...is it possible you have some water in the gas? Lastly....check the temperature sensor. See this link. http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/showthreaded.php?Cat=0&Number=1366279 Any chance you can leave...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Silverado. Idling rough ,only when very warm out, rotten egg smell, pvc valve
rotten egg smell, pvc valve, catylitic converter: Usually the rotten egg smell comes from the catylitic converter. If it was a sensor you would have an engine light on. If it s stock exhaust I would say that maybe your cat is clogged or you have a bad O2 sensor. As far as the way it runs when the temperature...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 tahoe won't start, battery load tester, fuel pressure regulator
battery load tester, fuel pressure regulator, chevy tahoe: Hi Tony, A draw tester is the same as a battery load tester, where you clamp an inductive pickup over a cable, and it measures the current flow through the cable. Many parts houses will walk outside and do it for you. Real easy. But your leaking gaskets...
Chevrolet Repair: 98 Z71 not starting, crankshaft position sensor, coil pack
crankshaft position sensor, coil pack, firing order: Hi Kevin.... if it sounds like it wants to go. check the timing. dist has to be set at top dead centre, computer does the advance. you could be a tooth out on the dist. make sure rotor is lined up with number 1 on the cap. firing order is 18436572 clockwise....
Chevrolet Repair: 99 2.2l cavalier, chev cavalier, test light
chev cavalier, test light, jumper: Hi Brian... sounds like you have a problem in the wireing for the start circut. check the connections, clean the ones that are bad. also put test light on the small wire at the solonid and turn the key, it should light up... if it doesn t check for an open...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Blazer, blown head gasket, loose hose
blown head gasket, loose hose, foul smell: Hi Jonathan, Motor mounts might stop the shaking, but there is some other problem causing it. If that smell is kinda bitter, or sour, I would suspect you might have a blown head gasket, and that is antifreeze steam you smell. Would also account for the shaky...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Buick Park Ave 3.8L Non super, buick park ave, blood sweat and tears
buick park ave, blood sweat and tears, wheel bearing: Hi Mike, One thing you didn t mention is the rack and pinion gear mounting bushings. If you can get under the car with the full weight of the car still on the ground, have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth while you are under there touching...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 blazer battery went dead, now wont start, blown fuses, open bell
blown fuses, open bell, brake job: well, it usually takes a lot more of a charge to get any blazer to start. 6 amps for 1 hour, i am sureprised the lights turned on. I would charge it more to get the cranking speed up. Althoght once started it can take a lot to relearn the idle and u may...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 blazer not getting power to fuel pump, oil pressure switch, fuse block
oil pressure switch, fuse block, orange wire: Hello Daphne, Someone was on the right track, but not 100% correct. The oil pressure switch, which is located near the rear of the intake manifold, supplies power to the fuel pump when oil pressure is above 4PSI. This is a backup system to the relay. In...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 blazer s-10 4x4 shaft, bench vise, drive shaft
bench vise, drive shaft, screw driver: Is the vibration when sitting and reving the motor? or when moving? Do you feel it in the steering wheel or the seat. Could be bad torque converter. Could be driveshaft. YOu want to unscrew the end at the axle. then use a pry bar or big screw...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Cavalier Idling Rough, chev cavalier, ac delco
chev cavalier, ac delco, diagnostic check: There are several things that can cause that condition and the last thing you really want to do is change parts without knowing what is causing the problem, since you do have a check engine light my recommendation would be to have a diagnostic check performed...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Cavalier Stalls, getting into the habit, abs light
getting into the habit, abs light, fuel pump: Hello Amanda, I haven t seen or heard of this problem before. I m thinking maybe it is the fuel pump assembly. Like maybe it is broken and moving when you hit the brakes, then returns to normal position. I guess the only way to find out is to remove it and...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Chev Suburban brake lights, turn signal switch, brake light switch
turn signal switch, brake light switch, light bulbs: ok Catherine and james...lets fix it....The brake light circuit is the same as the 4 way emergency flashers circuit. So lets turn on the hazard lights and see if the rear ones flash. If they do, we are going to go under the dash and check the brake light switch....
Chevrolet Repair: '99 Chev Suburban - time delay interior lighting, exterior doors, time delay
exterior doors, time delay, bruno: Hi Bruno, The most common thing with this problem is the door jamb switches. Turn the key to on, now close all doors. Go around the truck and open one door at a time and push the door jamb switch in to make the inside lights go off. If you find a switch that...
Chevrolet Repair: '99 Chev Suburban time delay interior lighting, light timer, timer module
light timer, timer module, chevytalk: Ouch Bruno, I understand that therefore me part. I just don t have any experience with that light timer. I bet it will require a timer module, but I would like you to ask someone with more experience than me on that. Here is a link where you can find...
Chevrolet Repair: '99 Cheve Blazer code PO785, autotrans, cheve
autotrans, cheve, power relay: Hello Mike, I haven t seen that, but I will go check it out. In the meantime, go to www.chevytalk.org and search for that problem. While you are there, you may want to sign up...totally free, and ask some questions. Hundreds of people see the questions...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Chevie Malibu, signal flashers, malibue
signal flashers, malibue, glove compartment: Hello Mary, If you have had an aftermarket sound system, or an alarm system installed, that is where I would look. Also, check the glove compartment light, and the under hood light. One way to check them is to open the compartment and quickly feel the bulb...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Chevy Blazer Ignition Issues, chevy blazer, blown fuse
chevy blazer, blown fuse, key cylinder: Hello David, I don t think you need to relearn the theft system just for a ignition cylinder. It should crank and stall if you did need to. Maybe there is a problem with the ignition switch itself. Test the large yellow wire coming out of the switch for power...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Chevy Blazer Rear Wiper Prob, chevy blazer, wiper blade
chevy blazer, wiper blade, arm mounts: If you can move the wiper blade assembly by hand then you forgot to snap the linkage onto the moto Or the wiper arm threads are stripped where the arm mounts onto the stud that sticks out of the back of the window as the wiper arm is held on by a nut and the...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Chevy Cavelier, water resevoir, chevy cavelier
water resevoir, chevy cavelier, core radiator: Hi Carkiller, Well, who did the work? A garage or a friend? Overheating is caused by pluggage (which should have been there before), collapsed hose, or bad thermostat. I suspect the thermostat. They can go bad if they overheat only once. Strange...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Chevy S-10 water leak, engine coolant, water leak
engine coolant, water leak, bad water: Hello Amber, I assume you mean engine coolant, and not just water, which could be condensation from the a/c. If it is coolant, the best way to look is get the truck into a dark area, like a garage with the lights off. Then use flashlights, or other lights,...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Chevy Suburban door latch, visible groove, door latch
visible groove, door latch, chevy suburban: Hi Tom, The problem is that the hinge pin bushings are worn out. You need to replace these bushings to repair the door from draging on the striker post. To replace the bushings you remove the bolts from both hinges and lift the door off the truck. Now you...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Chevy venture, baltimore maryland area, crankshaft sensor
baltimore maryland area, crankshaft sensor, crank sensor: It is very possible that the belt came off due to a faulty bearing in the water pump and that the belt has damaged the crankshaft sensor. However, I STRONGLY recommend that you get another estimate and ONLY tell the service facility that the belt came off...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 cavalier brakes, rear drums, abs light
rear drums, abs light, wobble: when you step on the brakes, does the rear end of the car dip down? sounds like the brakes are over adjusted. there is a tool you can buy at most parts places. it measures the shoes while they are mounted on the vehicle verus the inside diameter of the drum....
Chevrolet Repair: 99 chev lumina intake gaskets, chev lumina, push rods
chev lumina, push rods, happy new year: Hi Garrett...check to be sure that the push rods wre in properly...install heads and pushrods then turn over engine and be sure rockers are all moving....make sure you didn t mix up rods IE: short rod in long rod spot....if it didn t miss before you did gaskets...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 chev p/u 4.3 v-6, throttle position sensor, laser temp
throttle position sensor, laser temp, filter cap: Hi Mark, Sounds like a mode door, which controls where the air flows in the a/c system is not operating properly. That will allow more air than desirable to pass thru the heater core. I assume you checked the fuses? See if the door lever above and to the...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 chev tahoe wont shift into 2 wheel drive, chev tahoe, torque load
chev tahoe, torque load, circumferences: Hello Brian, Well, I wonder about the rebuilds, such as why they were needed, and if the orriginal problem was corrected, etc. If it is because it won t shift OUT of four wheel drive, I would suggest jacking a wheel off the ground, and seeing if it will...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 chevy monte carlo ls, alternator pulley, chevy monte carlo
alternator pulley, chevy monte carlo, volt light: Ok Gwen ...i think i need more information. I could tell you to change the serpentine belt and have the tensioner checked ,but i am not really sure of your explanation of the 2 or 3? It truly sounds like your belt is getting wet and slipping around the alternator...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 chevy tahoe stalling, chevy tahoe, o2 sensors
chevy tahoe, o2 sensors, wire terminals: You will need to check your wire terminals at the fuel pump it is very possible that you have a poor connection at the the pump harness. This would cause int problem. If they are brown or burnt replace the connector. This would also cause your new fuel pump...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 chevy tahoe, chevy tahoe, fluid leaks
chevy tahoe, fluid leaks, speed sensors: Hello Steve, I haven t seen a pedal go to the floor on this truck unless the ABS system activated at SLOW speeds. Less than 10 MPH.. Is the pedal ok at higher speeds and then when the truck gets down to around 5 mph it goes to the floor? If this is true then...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 express van 1500 5.7 liter v8, liter v8, check fuel
liter v8, check fuel, timing chain: Hi Roy... could be a number of things...start by making sure you have spark, then fuel. check fuel pressure. if it turns over too easy, like no compression check the timing chain...when you turn the key on the fuel pump should run for 3 seconds...check fuses...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 gmc seirra 4.8L lifter, gmc seirra, timing chain cover
gmc seirra, timing chain cover, pushrods: If it were my truck and I seriously wanted to keep it a while, To fix the lifter would require: Taking the intake off, removing the valve cover on the bad side, and inspecting the bottom of the lifter to see if the cam has been damaged or worn. If the cam...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Lumina "Bucking", chevy lumina, steve the cat
chevy lumina, steve the cat, maf sensor: Hi Steve, the cat- con can cause this problem but it won t go away so you could drive the car. It would be there all the time. Check your ignition coils where the plug wires go on for corrosion. To check the MAF you can just disconnect it and drive it. ...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Malibu ran out of fuel..., fuel gauge, odd symptoms
fuel gauge, odd symptoms, fuel pressure: Hi Daniel, I hate those know it all service centers. I have a lot of credentials, but I am told I am too old (37 years). What ever. Hey, why should I get $20 an hour(or less) when the dealer is charging $75 - $90? This is why I do this myself now. ...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Monte Carlo 3.1, metal particles, abs light
metal particles, abs light, light bulbs: Hello David, The air evap problem could be something as simple as a loose gas cap. A gascap with a bad seal, a crack in a vacuum heose, especially one related to the vapor canister. The ABS could be moisture in a wheel sensor wire harness connection, some...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Monte Carlo Stumbling and surges, throttle position sensor, top tier gasoline
throttle position sensor, top tier gasoline, valve piston: If the #1 cylinder is misfiring, it s either a engine mechanical problem...valve, piston, etc. Or a defective spark plug, defective spark plug wire, defective coil(less likely thou), or a defective or clogged injector. Fuel injectors have had some problem...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 malibu horn and radio, fuse box, box jump
fuse box, box jump, horn sound: Hi Joe, If the radio is locked then you need to go to the dealer so they can call gm and get the code to unlock it. The horn problem could just be a connection that is bad. Did the horn work before the repair?? You could also have a bad horn here!! You can...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Park Ave 3.8L auto rear noise..., atlanta motor speedway, rear struts
atlanta motor speedway, rear struts, time mechanic: Sorry it took so long to answer, went to the Atlanta Motor Speedway to watch the Bass Pro Shop 500 Nascar race. Yes, I have run into a similiar problem with a Dodge 2.2. I tore it apart just to find out the bearing wasn t loaded right. It was loose causing...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Silverado Z71, wheel sensors, z71
wheel sensors, z71, 4wd: Hi Gus, Sorry this answer is so late...I signed out on vacation, but the site doesn t seem to update all the areas I am in, even though it says it will. As for your question, I haven t had that, but some things that come to mind that may apply, are wheel...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Sub w/7.4 liter., coolant leak, gasket material
coolant leak, gasket material, die grinder: Hello Greg, Well this problem used to be very common years ago. Some people use a die grinder with a 3m cleaning disc to remove the old gasket. This disc will leave super small partials that will pass thur the oil filter and wear the bearings in the engine....
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Suburban, correct test, rear quarter
correct test, rear quarter, battery drain: If you say it cranks and starts when you jump start every morning then I assume your complaint is the vehicle will not crank or start after sitting overnight for an extended time...correct? Test the battery with a digital tester. Test the charging system....
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Suburban - blower will not work on high, source voltage, fusible link
source voltage, fusible link, blower motor: Hello DM, I saw in the GM forum where you got it fixed. Those connections in plastic generally hold ok. It is when the metal connectors get a little loose that heat develops, and melts the plastic. I have seen fuel pumps do that inside the tank, and on...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Suburban Interior Door Handle, window switches, screw driver
window switches, screw driver, interior door: Hello Jon, The first thing you need to remove is the bezel around the handle. Using a screw driver pry between the bezel and handle to pop the bezel out. Now remove the panel for the power window switches, pry up on the part that is on the outside, near your...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Suburban, oil gauge, gas gauge
oil gauge, gas gauge, fuel gauge: Hi Jon, To replace the inside handle you need to drill out the rivet then slide the handle forward. Then just slide the new one in and install a new rivet. The fuel gauge you need to replace the level sensor. This is in the fuel tank and mounted to the...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 s10 blazer, s10 blazer, pan gasket
s10 blazer, pan gasket, security light: Hi Todd, You have done a lot to this truck and what you have done is no easy job!! The first thing I want you to do is test the fuel pressure. You need to have 58 to 65 PSI or it will not run. If this is good then you need to spray carb cleaner into the air...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 silverado wont start, fuse block, battery connection
fuse block, battery connection, liter: Hi Cory... did you try moving the shifter to make sure truck is in park...or try it in neturel. if it still doesn t start you need to see if you have power going to the neturel safty switch from the ign switch.also check that battery connection are good and...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 suburban, battery cables, corrosion
battery cables, corrosion, mechanic: Sounds like your starter is intermittently having an open circuit. It is pretty typical for it to not go for ten tries and then it all of a sudden goes for a while. I recommend making sure your battery cables are tight and free of corrosion and if they are...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Tahoe Starting Problem, amp fuse, fuel problems
amp fuse, fuel problems, junk yard: Hi Vic, Spark and fuel are what needs to be checked. You should be able to hear the fuel pump in the tank run for about two seconds when the key is turned to run. I am curious about the 30 amp fuse...what it goes to, and if the new one blew also. 30...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Tahoe, deterent, mths
deterent, mths, fuel pump: whew! One thing at a time. $3,000 is a lot. Are you mechanically inclined? If not, call a local repair shop and see if they will diagnose the problem at no charge. Most good shops will not charge for diagnostics if they want the work. If they think they...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 tahoe 5.7, power brakes, mark thanks
power brakes, mark thanks, booster pump: Hi Ramiro, I m thing that the lifter is bad and now the lifter is pumped up and holding the valve open a little. i would recheck the lifter that you found loose. I think that the lifter colasped and you just adjusted it when the lifter was at the bottom of...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 tahoe no fuel to injectors, crank sensor, noid light
crank sensor, noid light, pink wire: First check the inj fuse. Then test the red or pink wire at the injectors with the key on, there should be battery power. If there is, you might want to get a noid light, and connect it there, to see if there are pulses while cranking. If not, the crank...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 Venture coolant leak, intake manifold gasket, coolant leak
intake manifold gasket, coolant leak, bolt torque: Hello Tom, this is a very common problem with the 3.1 and 3.4 engines. It is the intake manifold gasket leaking into the engine oil. They did make a new gasket with metal tabs so you don t crush the plastic part of the gasket, also increased the bolt torque...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 venture van window, interior door panel, venture van
interior door panel, venture van, days thanks: Most likely it s either a defective switch or a defective motor. To get the window up with a defective switch you ll need to jump the switch connector to battery power which might be too difficult for you. If the motor is defective you can try a couple hard...
Chevrolet Repair: 99 z71 throttle sticking, control passage, chicken place
control passage, chicken place, throttle plate: Hi Jim, The chemical that I know of that could fix it is just Berrymans B12 Carb/PCV valve cleaner, or something like that. If that is the chemical they are referring to, they are a chicken-**** place for not just doing it when they looked at it. You just...
Chevrolet Repair: !990 Chevy, 4 wd, tranfer case
4 wd, tranfer case, sencer: Hi Ernie, If you have changed the speed sensor then the problem might be in the cluster. There is a motor in the speedometer that might be cutting in and out. There is a buffer that sets behind the glove box that could also be a problem. It is a white box...
Chevrolet Repair: !993 Chevy Camaro Low Trac warning, chevy camaro, tom upton
chevy camaro, tom upton, mechanical type: What mechanical work or ANY kind of work has been performed on the vehicle recently ?. As most problems that occur after a recent repair was made can be traced back to the area of where the repair was made as a wire connection came loose, Look around in the...
Chevrolet Repair: !994 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4x4 4.3/vortec, fuse panel, sorry for the confusion
fuse panel, sorry for the confusion, refference: Well hello again Audry, Sorry, my fault. You said Blazer before. OK...fusible link...skip it. If you hear the pump running, the fusible link is good, although for future refference, it is usually connected to a direct battery voltage supply, like the starter...
Chevrolet Repair: ABS, wheel bearings, abs light
wheel bearings, abs light, speed sensor: Hi Florence, I have been getting a lot of questions lately without a type of car or truck. A general answer is you ll need to go to a repair shop for repair. Could have a speed sensor problem, some are is the wheel bearings and some are separate. Wheel bearing...
Chevrolet Repair: ABS, wheel bearings, speed sensors
wheel bearings, speed sensors, wheel speed: Hi Denise, The most common part to go bad is the wheel speed sensors in the front wheel bearing. If the wheel bearings are bad this can also cause the same problem. The wheel speed sensors bolt onto the wheel bearings and can be replaced separate from the...
Chevrolet Repair: ABS Breaks/ 1997 Chevy 1500 4WD Truck, wheel hubs, dry pavement
wheel hubs, dry pavement, speed sensors: This truck has hub and wheel bearing assemblies on the front. Attached to those hubs are wheel speed sensors. Where the sensor attatches to the hub rust has developed between the sensor and the hub. If you are able to remove those sensors and clean the...
Chevrolet Repair: ABS brake controller., torx head screws, silverado 4x4
torx head screws, silverado 4x4, amp fuse: Hi Bill, The part that is bad is the module and is held on with 4 torx head screws. If you live in a area that doesn t see snow and salt you should be able to just remove the screws and replace the module. It is the part that is on top. The price they gave...
Chevrolet Repair: ABS rakes, cutlass ciera, 2000 chevy venture
cutlass ciera, 2000 chevy venture, chevy venture: Hello Darlene, There are several things that could turn it on. One is the parking brake...could it be down a notch? Then, there is a possibility that the high center stop light bulbs are burned out. I had it happen on a Cutlass Ciera. Don t know if Venture...
Chevrolet Repair: ABS problem on Chevy Prizm, chevy prizm, autohelp
chevy prizm, autohelp, abs light: Whoever your taking it to apparently is NOT familiar with diagnosing your problem and I suggest you find another facility. The ABS system stores what is called CODES and if you do not have the technical skills or the equipment to diagnose and fix the system...
Chevrolet Repair: ABS system, chevy malibu, abs light
chevy malibu, abs light, steering wheel: It is NEVER SAFE to drive a vehicle when you have a brake problem. Your problem is most likely to be a faulty wheel sensor and or a miss-positioned wheel sensor. If you remove a tire and wheel from the vehicle you will see on the backside of the brake...
Chevrolet Repair: ABS, controller failure, professional facility
controller failure, professional facility, abs light: Brake sensor failure at one of the wheels. Brake system controller failure. Low brake fluid. excessive brake pedal travel. (worn pads). You need to have the CODE(S) extracted, Decoded and diagnosed from the computer by a professional facility. autohel...
Chevrolet Repair: AC Chevy Tahoe 1995, chevy tahoe, dash vents
chevy tahoe, dash vents, costly mistake: Honestly your asking for trouble. I m not saying you can t do it but without proper training your leaving room for a costly mistake. I only say that because I have no training but experience and I tried to replace the evaporator on my 1992 and ended up not...
Chevrolet Repair: AC in Chevy Venture, chevy venture, auto parts store
chevy venture, auto parts store, passanger side: Hi Tim, This sounds like the standard LOW R-134. You probably seeped out enough that the pressure is not high enough in the system to cycle the compressor. You have a pressure switch in the accumulator. This needs to see a minimal pressure to allow...
Chevrolet Repair: AC fails to work, radiator hoses, ac compressor
radiator hoses, ac compressor, serpentine belt: The system is probably still low, hence why the compressor will not engage, , adding more 134 without knowing exactly how much is in the system is not a good idea, you can get the same result if you overcharge the system as well, have a shop evacuate and recharge...
Chevrolet Repair: AC/Heat fan, 4x4 blazer, heat fan
4x4 blazer, heat fan, fan blower: Usually the blower fan will work on HIGH blower all the time. Does it ?. What mechanical work has been performed on the vehicle recently ?. As most problems that occur after a recent repair was made can be traced back to the area of where the repair was...
Chevrolet Repair: AC/Heater fan and Windshield wiper motor, windshield wiper motor, jumper cables
windshield wiper motor, jumper cables, chevy blazer: I would just have to guess that the car wash got something wet, but there is no way I could guess what. Sounds almost like the ground wire from the engine to the firewall might be loose. Rather than spending a bunch of time searching for the ground, use...
Chevrolet Repair: AC is making a "clicking noise", chevy dealership, flapper
chevy dealership, flapper, trucks: This is a common problem in those trucks. It is a flapper not resetting properly. I have had the same problem on my truck. It is a complicated process to expain but if you go to your local chevy dealership they can give a detailed diagram on how to fix it....
Chevrolet Repair: AC question, pressure gauge, pressure sensor
pressure gauge, pressure sensor, cjs: Hi JK, I think you are low. Do you have a leak? The compressor won t come on if the pressue is too low. The silver can is the accumulator, and that should be cold to the touch. Even with the AC off. If that is warm, you are low. Many mechanics, simply...
Chevrolet Repair: AC Repair for Corvette, clean air act, ac repair
clean air act, ac repair, ac system: Unless you are section 609 certified from the 1990 clean air act to handle and or purchase R12 to service your AC system you are going to have to take it to a dealer or service center to have it serviced and or converted over to R134A, if your AC system uses...
Chevrolet Repair: AC repair 95 Suburban 2500 4*4, ac compressors, blown fuse
ac compressors, blown fuse, switch costs: Hello Christine, I hope he didn t charge you for his work or freon. Yes, it needs to be charged to check the switch and compressor. but it does NOT need to be discharged to replace the switch. Testing the pressure switch? First you need to know what it...
Chevrolet Repair: AC repair, freon 134a, chevy blazer
freon 134a, chevy blazer, ac repair: Hi Dawn, I don t do custom work, so i don t know what they mark up, and how much. I just replaced a compressor at work, and the compressor alone was around $300.00 after my commercial discount. It is advisavle to replace those other parts, and also flush...
Chevrolet Repair: AC Vents, vacuum tank, check valve
vacuum tank, check valve, hvac system: Hi Mark, You need to check the vacuum check valve for the hvac system that comes off the intake manifold. This valve stops vacuum from going back to the engine. There also might be a leak in the vacuum tank or lines. I would first check the check valve these...
Chevrolet Repair: Ac, fan motor, freon
fan motor, freon, shocks: AC-Either the fan motor is going bad, or a freon/liquid problem or something fowl is in the system, should be checked by a qualified ac mechanic. Vehicle-all fluids checked/changed, brakes checked, belts/hoses checked, alignment/shocks checked, and battery,alt....
Chevrolet Repair: Acceleration Problem 2001 Chev Prism, throttle position sensor, hairline crack
throttle position sensor, hairline crack, spark plug wire: What is the COMPLETE past repair history of the vehicle ?. EVERYTHING even if only you think it was minor or not possibly related. What mechanical work or ANY kind of work has been performed on the vehicle recently ?. As most problems that occur after a...
Chevrolet Repair: Air Condition, electronic leak detector, chevy impala
electronic leak detector, chevy impala, freon: You need to put a set of A/C gages on the system and engage the compressor in order to determine if you have enough freon in the system. If the freon is low according to the pressures that you read on the gages, It is most likely due to a leak, You have to...
Chevrolet Repair: Air Conditioner leak, passenger floorboards, little notch
passenger floorboards, little notch, drain port: Go under the hood, on the passengers side of the firewall, and find the heater compartment. Follow it down till you get to the edge that contacts the firewall, and find about the lowest place where that plastic housing contacts the firewall, and there should...
Chevrolet Repair: Air Conditioner, vacuum tank, chevy camaro
vacuum tank, chevy camaro, vacuum leak: Hi Adam, check for a vacuum leak under the hood that goes to the heater control head. Follow all the hoses coming from the intake manifold and to the vacuum tank looking for a leak. You should be able to locate the problem without much trouble. Hope this...
Chevrolet Repair: Air Conditioning, warranty procedure, customer service number
warranty procedure, customer service number, long train: Hi M. A 2004 should be under 100% warranty, and they should fix or replace it. Tell the service manager that if he doesn t have someone qualified or experienced enough to fix it, then wouldn t they recommend someone who could do the work under warranty....
Chevrolet Repair: Air Conditioning, chevy astro van, chevy astro
chevy astro van, chevy astro, thermo king: Hi Mike, You could be just low on freon. This might be a good time to retrofit to R134a freon...much cheaper. Thermo King in OK City sells Red Dot A/C s that stand between the seats, but they are kinda noisy, in my opinion.Here is a link I ran across not...
Chevrolet Repair: Air conditioning, ground wires, fan works
ground wires, fan works, condenser: Hi Mario, If the A/C system gets low the compressor will not come on. To test this, remove the connector from the accumulator tank and jump the 2 terminals with a piece of wire or paper clip. DON T push into the terminals just touch them. Do this with the...
Chevrolet Repair: Airbags, car repair manual, local shop
car repair manual, local shop, air bag: sound to me like they are functioning properly or could be a short in the wiring.. check your owners manual or get a car repair manual or talk to a local shop you trust and get the skinny on that air bag light.. as far as i know the light means there on and...
Chevrolet Repair: Altenator 1998 Cavalier 2.2L, altenator, alternator
altenator, alternator, 30a: The alternator will only put out enough amps to run all the accesories and maintain the battery s state of charge. if you do not have a tester that can put a load on the system, then you ll have to put all the accesories on and raise the rpm s to check output...unless...
Chevrolet Repair: Alternator not charging, amp light, chev 454
amp light, chev 454, battery voltage: Hello Karl, Things to check....Power at large red wire on back of alternator- make sure that it is able to light a head light bulb. This wire is the most likely cause of your trouble. If you use a DVM it might show voltage but will not carry amps through the...
Chevrolet Repair: Amount of Torque, spiral pattern, head bolts
spiral pattern, head bolts, rocker arms: Hi Mitch, Sorry about the lateness in getting back to you. I needed to get my manuals. I have been swamped lately. Cylinder heads = 68 ft# Intake = 35 ft# Exhaust manifold = bolts 26 ft# studs 20 ft# rocker arms = no specs specified - see...
Chevrolet Repair: Anti-freeze leak, head gasket, engine oil
head gasket, engine oil, grand am: All these additives do is get HARD and seal the small leak but it is NOT permanent. It could fail in a month or two or last for years. It s a GAMBLE I would NOT want to take . If this leak gets anti-freeze into the engine oil, It s good bye engine. Do the...
Chevrolet Repair: Anti-freeze smell, core tubes, heater hoses
core tubes, heater hoses, heater core: Hello Jeremiah, I would almost 100% gurantee you need a new heater core. The only possible exception would be if one of the heater hoses is leaking right where it clamps to the heater core tubes under the hood, but I really doubt that. It would have to be...
Chevrolet Repair: Anti-Lock Brakes, petroleum contamination, abs light
petroleum contamination, abs light, abs system: First, don t worry about how many times you ask a question. I actually enjoy them. Second, Have you had the brake rotors turned and the drums turned. If not, have that done. Replace the pads and/or shoes with new.Check for leaks on the inside of your tires,...
Chevrolet Repair: Anti-Theft, chevy dealer, malibu
chevy dealer, malibu: Hi Kathy, The most common thing to cause this is the ignition lock. I have replaced many of these to repair this type of problem. If does leave a code in the system so if they checked they should have seen it (B2960). Have them look into it again or just...
Chevrolet Repair: Anti-theft '97 Chevy Malibu, chevy malibu, couple classes
chevy malibu, couple classes, fuse: Hello Carla, I hate to say it but no... this system can not be disconnected in any way. The body control module send a signal to the engine module to let the engine run. If there is no signal to the PCM (engine module) it just won t run. You need to take it...
Chevrolet Repair: Antic lock brakes, lumina van, answering the question
lumina van, answering the question, lumina: Hello Andy, I appologize for not answering the question sooner. I was out of town, and signed out on vacation, but the All Experts system let me down, and didn t get my vacation posted. If there is a code set in the system from one wheel that keeps it from...
Chevrolet Repair: Antifreez leakage., intake manifold gasket, chevy malibu
intake manifold gasket, chevy malibu, combustion chambers: Most likely what you have is a head gasket(s) leak between the engines coolant chambers and the engines combustion chambers thus it to being burned and expelled thru the exhaust system. This can also be the case of an INTAKE MANIFOLD gasket. A coolant PRESSURE...
Chevrolet Repair: Astro Van Head Gasket, chevy astrovan, head gasket
chevy astrovan, head gasket, astro van: With that amount of mileage on the vehicle, It would be a total waste of money to invest in the vehicle. If you spend the money to machine the heads you will have NOTHING but problems with the valves, springs, seals, valve guides etc. etc. I doubt that...
Chevrolet Repair: My Astro Van won't start, chevy astro van, chevy astro
chevy astro van, chevy astro, vacuum leak: Hello Andrea, I would want to check the fuel pressure, although battery voltage should also be checked. If it isn t charging, or just barely charging, that s about how long it would take to draw that new battery down low. Cleaning the EGR valve would also...
Chevrolet Repair: Astro Van, astro van, fuel mileage
astro van, fuel mileage, loose connections: Hi Bart, I wonder if you need the PCM recalibrated. Now for the intermittents...They may or may not be related, but what you describe sounds like a bad ground. Make sure there is a good ground from the engine to the firewall. Also from the engine to the...
Chevrolet Repair: Astro van Electrical problem, death sentance, loose bolts
death sentance, loose bolts, wire insulation: Hello Sarina, Your problem actually sounds like a loose or missing ground connection, possibly under the dash, or at the instrument cluster. Wiggle a bunch of wire harness connectors first, and if that doesn t do it, you may need to unplug some of them,...
Chevrolet Repair: Astro van window lift support, chevy astro van, chevy astro
chevy astro van, chevy astro, auto parts stores: They sure are easy to replace. You can buy them at most auto parts stores for about $20.00 EACH. You will need to know if the back window has the defroster lines running across the window as in some vehicle the supports are DIFFERENT for WITH or WITHOUT rear...
Chevrolet Repair: Auto door locks., rear tailgate, fuse box
rear tailgate, fuse box, door locks: Hello Margo, I don t know if this will help you or not, but it is cheap, and might fix it. Disconnect the battery for about a minute. I have had trucks that seem to get mixed up when the battery goes dead, and is then recharged without totally disconnecting...
Chevrolet Repair: Automatic transmission shifting, throttle position sensor, chevy s10
throttle position sensor, chevy s10, clutch plates: TPS is NOT your problem. The trans is in the early stages of burning the clutch plates and is not yet evident by fluid color or has burnt enough of the clutch plates to show debris. problem could be in the clutch packs, the valves in the valve body or...
Chevrolet Repair: Automatic transmission shifting, throttle position sensor, throttle linkage
throttle position sensor, throttle linkage, transmission expert: Hello Don, First...I am not a transmission expert...there should be one listed. But I will try to help if I can. Many Chevy transmissions had what is called a throttle valve, which is connected by a cable, similar to an ols choke cable. It goes from the...
Chevrolet Repair: Automatic transmission does not work & electrical problems, vehicle speed sensor, transmission gearbox
vehicle speed sensor, transmission gearbox, shift meaning: Hello joakim, This could be very hard for me to try to help with that assortment of problems, and not being able to see it. But there is one thing that could have an effect on several of the systems you mention. If that has an electric shift transmission,...
Chevrolet Repair: Automobile air conditionaing, center vent, magnetic clutch
center vent, magnetic clutch, fuse panel: Inside air vent temp depends upon: air temp of the day. humidity iof the day. Engine speed. Efficiency of the A/C system. If you can get a CENTER vent temp of 42 degrees within 10 minutes of starting the engine at an outside temp of 80 degrees,...
Chevrolet Repair: Axel rod and transmission, 95 geo prism, wheel hub
95 geo prism, wheel hub, axle shaft: If you had NO problems with the vehicle after the FIRST axle rod was replaced and or you had diminished noise from the right front it is possible that the axle bearing at the wheel hub is bad. However, the hub bearing should have been replaced when the FIRST...
Chevrolet Repair: Front Axle Repair, chevy blazer, partial breakdown
chevy blazer, partial breakdown, 1998 chevy blazer: if your looking for a parts breakdown, a good library has chilton books, find your car and page etcc, and get them photocopied. these books are a bit expensive so they are typically refrence only. if not, i looked on the net and a few sites have pay to...
Chevrolet Repair: abs light is on in the dash, chevy malibu, speed sensors
chevy malibu, speed sensors, vaccume: Hi Mark, You most likely have a bad speed sensor which is part of the wheel bearing. If you hear noise from the front of the car I would try to locate the side and replace that bearing first. Or you could take it in and they could scan test the speed sensors...
Chevrolet Repair: abs light turn signals, left turn signal, chevy venture
left turn signal, chevy venture, light assembly: Hi Dennis, Take a look at the connectors in the rear of the van. The first one is the one that connects to the left rear tail light assembly. Make sure that all the terminals are good and not melted. They get loose and start to melt. The other one is behind...
Chevrolet Repair: abs light, wheel sensors, switch centers
wheel sensors, switch centers, wheel cylinders: Hello Anthony, It is possible the front pads were changed, and when the pistons were pushed all the way in, they hit the brakes, and uncentered the proportioning valve switch mechanism. it could just need one end bled till the switch centers and turns off...
Chevrolet Repair: abs module, speed sensors, chevrolet pickup
speed sensors, chevrolet pickup, battery cables: Hi Christie, Tell me if this is what is happening to you....When you come up to a stop and your going slow and the ABS all of a sudden kicks in and you have a hard time stopping. If this is the problem, you need to have the rust cleaned from under the front...
Chevrolet Repair: ac blower vents, troubleshooting section, public library
troubleshooting section, public library, chevy: Hello Carol, I assume you have a Chevy something, and I would guess one of the air control door operators isn t working. Depending on the vehicle, they could be operated by cable, vacuum, or little electric motors. An A/C shop can tell you pretty quickly....
Chevrolet Repair: ac blower, suburban 4x4, chevy suburban
suburban 4x4, chevy suburban, wire connections: If the bottom of the heater housing is flat, with screws holding it to the bottom of the housing, then it can be removed, and the heater core replaced fairly easily. The evaporator core is in there also, and you might be able to do some cleaning on it from...
Chevrolet Repair: ac conversion, ac conversion, oil additives
ac conversion, oil additives, r12 oil: Hi Clem, I would buy the kit that comes with the pag or other type of oil. You need to install a oil that the R134a will pick up and move around the system. This oil will stay on top of the old r12 oil. I have done many with zero problems, drain the system...
Chevrolet Repair: ac evaporator drain, ac evaporator, water sound
ac evaporator, water sound, heater core: Hi Dave, Sorry about the delay...I couldn t even access all experts till today. Have you explored the possibility that the gurgling water sound might be air in the heater core? I think the evaporator drain is just a notch in the housing, where it contacts...
Chevrolet Repair: ac grinding, compressor clutch, center shaft
compressor clutch, center shaft, promblem: Hello Charlene, Probably the compressor. The clutch will grind if the compressor is locked up. With the engine OFF, see if you can rotate the compressor by hand. Don t try to turn the belt. Turn the front plate of the clutch and the center shaft. You should...
Chevrolet Repair: acceleration problems, mass air flow sensor, mass air flow
mass air flow sensor, mass air flow, air flow sensor: I have YET to encounter VAPOR LOCK on any newer vehicles. If this is what you think it is, try removing or leaving the gas cap loose when this starts to occur and see IF it solves your problem. I would lean more towards and intermittent fault in the TPS...
Chevrolet Repair: accelerator cable, accelerator cable, question pool
accelerator cable, question pool, cruise control: Why do you want to adjust that? They come preset to a particular length. Usually no adjustment. There is an adjustment on the transmission kickdown and on the cruise control. Are these the cables you mean? Accelerator is usually adjusted by adjusting...
Chevrolet Repair: air con removal, chev cavalier, defroster
chev cavalier, defroster, freon: Hi Clint, If the a/c compressor bearing is ok and not causing a problem then you should just leave it there with no freon in the system. This way you won t have to mess around with a new belt and stuff. You should take out the evaporator core and wash off...
Chevrolet Repair: air cond connections, chev silverado, bells and whistles
chev silverado, bells and whistles, diameter line: Hi Ed, You followed the suction line all the way to the firewall. Now follow the other line from the firewall....not the other line from the compressor. But there should be an accumulator, and a orrifice tube connection in that other line, and the charging...
Chevrolet Repair: air conditioner refrigerant leak, chevy venture, refrigerant pressure
chevy venture, refrigerant pressure, condenser: i would never, ever recommend putting anything in any system to stop a leak. it always causes more trouble than it stops. the only fix is a new one. and since you put stop leak in there, you might find out youre replacing the compressor and filter/drier soon...
Chevrolet Repair: air conditioner, chevy venture van, pressure guage
chevy venture van, pressure guage, chevy venture: Hi Tracy, The problem is most likely low R-134. You need to verify that, but if so you can recharge it easily. The first thing to do is turn the A/C on and see if the compressor is cycling on. If you don t know where that is, have someone assist...
Chevrolet Repair: air conditioning, heat duct, freon
heat duct, freon, evaporator: This is vague. What kind of car is this? What year? If the guage says you are already in the red, then don t add more. YOu could actually have too much pressure and this will shut the system down on some cars. Are you sure you are supposed to...
Chevrolet Repair: air conditioning repair, chevy venture van, chevy venture
chevy venture van, chevy venture, ac system: My advice would be, dont fix it if it is not broken . If the AC system is working fine, I would just leave it be. The cost of this type of service can be several hundred dollars. Also be careful that you are not being ripped off, get a second opinion to see...
Chevrolet Repair: air conditioning, bike tire, conversion kit
bike tire, conversion kit, rule of thumb: Hi Bob, Most likely R-134a. Look at the larger A/C hose and notice the attachment fitting. Is the cap black? Is the cap small like a bike tire size? Is the fitting large? Looks like a cmpressor air hose fitting or a larger bike tire valve? The larger...
Chevrolet Repair: airconditioning sys., gmc sierra, c button
gmc sierra, c button, climate control: Hi Leo, Sorry this answer is so late...I signed out on vacation, but the site doesn t seem to update all the areas I am in, even though it says it will. In case you haven t gotten it yet, I would say that you Might need just a little freon. There is a low...
Chevrolet Repair: alternator went bad, now can't figure out whats wrong!, chevy celebrity, alternater
chevy celebrity, alternater, throttle plate: Hi Travis, The idle needs to be relearned after you disconnected the battery. First you need to clean the throttle plate with a old tooth brush and carb cleaner to remove all the carbon on the plate and the bore inside. Now run the engine in gear at idle for...
Chevrolet Repair: alternator bracket, gm enthusiasts, j c whitney
gm enthusiasts, j c whitney, salvage yard: Hello Sharon, A salvage yard should have one. If that is the route you want to go, and can t find one at a local yard, contact Beville Auto Salvage, in Lawton, Oklahoma. I would bet they will have one. They only salvage GM vehicles. Another possibility...
Chevrolet Repair: alternator and exsaust problem, chevy enthusiasts, chevy pickup
chevy enthusiasts, chevy pickup, hedders: Hello Brandon. Hot with ignition on. The light provided initial excitation, but ignition will do it also. For the headers, and mention your engine swap, go to this forum page for Chevy enthusiasts. There is a LOT of interesting info there, and you might...
Chevrolet Repair: alternator, forgeting, serpentine belt
forgeting, serpentine belt, t touch: REMEMBER THE BELT ROUTING. TAKE A PIC IF UNSURE OR AFRAID OF FORGETING HOW THE ROUTING GOES. DON T OVER TIGHTEN THE WIRES ON THE BACK. COULD CRACK THE PLASTIC PARTS. REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT IF IT IS AGED AT ALL. MAKE SURE THE PULLEYS MATCH UP. IF...
Chevrolet Repair: alternatr, chevy blazer, 2000 chevy blazer
chevy blazer, 2000 chevy blazer, bettery: Hi Raymond, Test for power at the back of the alternator at the (big red wire). It must have power and should also be checked for good amp flow if it has power. To check amp flow you can use a head bulb and just use the red wire for power and ground the other...
Chevrolet Repair: anti-theft, theft security, system doesn
theft security, system doesn, chevy: Hello Phillip, If the security is flashing after you try to start the truck, just leave the key on until the light go out. This might take about 10 minutes to happen. Now turn the key off for 10 seconds and then start the truck. FYI...This system doesn...
Chevrolet Repair: antiskid, wheel speed, foot brake
wheel speed, foot brake, loose wire: Hi Ross, It might have air in one end of the system, could have a wheel speed sensor problem, or the high mount stop light could be burned out. There could be other problems in the system also...blown fuse, loose wire, or the parking brake or foot brake...
Chevrolet Repair: astro overheating?, blown head gasket, coolant tank
blown head gasket, coolant tank, radiator shop: Hi Daniel, the problem here is either the head gasket or a crack in one of the heads. What is happening is there is air in the cooling system and then there is no flow so the thermostat doesn t get hot enough to open. You ll have to remove the heads and either...
Chevrolet Repair: astro van, astro van, fuse box
astro van, fuse box, work radio: Hi Keith, Sounds like connections are corroded. You need to go under the van and inspect them. If green, white or rusty, it needs to be wire brushed off. Also look at the connections at the battery. If not that, could be a starter going bad. ...
Chevrolet Repair: astro van air conditioning, check fuse, astro van
check fuse, astro van, vacuum lines: Look for the vacuum ball with 2 vacuum lines running to it, under the hood, sounds like the large hose has fallen off, if not possibly the main vacuum switch (master control) has gone bad, on the high blower, check fuse, then high blow relay, Good Luck!...
Chevrolet Repair: astro van, beam headlight, alternator
beam headlight, alternator, amp: Hi Rick, Check to make sure that you power to the BIG RED wire at the back of the alternator. Put a good amp draw on it to test it, Like a hi beam headlight. I thinking you have a bad wire going to the alt and there is no amp flow to the battery... Let...
Chevrolet Repair: auto parts, mass air flow sensor, air flow sensor
mass air flow sensor, air flow sensor, mass air flow: Hi Alisa, Yes your name gave it away(female):) What your looking for is the mass air flow sensor and the air flow tubes that connect it. You can either check a junk yard or go the chevy dealer to order them. You might also what to check to see if the aftermarket...
Chevrolet Repair: auto trans reverse issues, chevy s10, one friend
chevy s10, one friend, internals: Well Drew you definitely have a unique problem. One thing I would say is it could be a loose or broken mount. If the transmission is shifting properly it probably doesnt have anything to do with the internals of the transmission. If you figure out the problem...
Chevrolet Repair: auto transmission, 700r4, chevytalk
700r4, chevytalk, tranny fluid: Hi Jon, I have a different web site that I belong to, where there is a bunch of Vette lovers. It is Chevytalk. Here is a link that will lead you right in. My name on that site is Fixitfox33. It is free, and you will love it. Say hi sometime. Go to:...
Chevrolet Repair: auto, 1997 chevy cavalier, chevy cavalier
1997 chevy cavalier, chevy cavalier, crank sensor: yup, i know excatly what your talking about. had that same prob myslef.. here is a cop of another person who had the same issue: Hope it helps some ------------------------------------------------------- 95 Cavalier 2.2L OHV,automatic,75K miles Car cold...
Chevrolet Repair: automatic transmission, 1992 chevy lumina, chevy lumina
1992 chevy lumina, chevy lumina, tps sensor: It wouldnt be a transmission problem, unless your driving down the road, and the vehicle slips out of gear while driving. Trans fluid does have bubbles to it but if the fluid smells burnt ect then you have a transmission problem. Most fluid and transmiision...
Chevrolet Repair: automotive, chevy lumina, 1993 chevy lumina
chevy lumina, 1993 chevy lumina, cat converter: What mechanical work has been performed on the vehicle recently PRIOR to what you have just replaced ?. Most problems that occur after a recent repair was made can be traced back to the area of where the repair was made. In my experience if there has...
Chevrolet Repair: axle nut size, chevy cavalier, axle nut
chevy cavalier, axle nut, marr: Hi Sean, It is metric. Probably 19mm, or 21mm. If you have a metric 4-way, one size will fit. A standard size 4-way should also have a close size. Is there a reason you ask? Is the nut all messed up? Sometimes, Chevy uses a capped nut, and corrosion...
Chevrolet Repair: Front axles seals, side seal, thankfull
side seal, thankfull, axles: THe drivers side seal you just unbolt and lower the axle and knock the flange out and replace the seal. The pass side you need to unbolt the whole axle tube housing assembly to remove the axle flange. If you don t a washer slips out of position and you cannot...
Chevrolet Repair: BALL JOINTS, lower ball joints, pickle fork
lower ball joints, pickle fork, drive shaft: Well Nate, what we normally do in the shop is remove the entire spindle from the truck. Disconnect the upper ball joint, the tie rod and remove the axle nut. Tap the spindle at the upper ball joint to get it to release (or use a pickle-fork) and do the same...
Chevrolet Repair: Backfiring, poppet valves, poppet valve
poppet valves, poppet valve, vortec engine: Black fouled spark plugs are a sign of to much fuel, Low ignition to the spark plugs, incorrect ignition timing, EGR and exhaust restriction. Did you TEST BOTH o2 sensors ?. Another thing you might want to try is what called TOP ENGINE CLEANER of which...
Chevrolet Repair: Backlighting goes out for IP, radio, and all HVAC and accy controls, electrical schematics, gm forum
electrical schematics, gm forum, chevy venture: Hi Scott, I would normally think a loose ground wire, but that should be random, rather than every time. It could still be a ground being affected by the shift lever, but that is just a guess. I would think the IP dimmer would not be affected by shifting....
Chevrolet Repair: Backup Lights 95 Chevy S-10, trailer wiring harness, backup lights
trailer wiring harness, backup lights, backup light: Hi Rob, I assume you have a standard transmission, since you replaced a switch there. That switch should have two wires...one from the fuse, and the other goes to the lights. Go to that switch connector, and with a test light, make sure there is battery...
Chevrolet Repair: Bad Gasoline Possible??, chevy camaro, overhead cam
chevy camaro, overhead cam, pushrod: most likely, its not bad gas. backfiring indicates a blockage, or ignition timing problem. this 3.4 litre, is it the overhead cam, or pushrod engine. i really have to know before i can tell you where to go with this. if its the overhead cam, does it have a...
Chevrolet Repair: Bad Gasoline, chevy camaro, first tank
chevy camaro, first tank, underground tanks: Hi Kevin, That is a good possibility. If you buy gas at the same time you see a gas truck in the parking lot, filling the undergound tanks, you can put dirt, debris, and other junk right into your tank. That truck is stirring up everything from the bottom...
Chevrolet Repair: Bad gas mileage after rebuild, port fuel injection, fuel pressure regulator
port fuel injection, fuel pressure regulator, chevy zone: The only problem I ever came across on your vehicle that would cause bad gas mileage is a defective central port fuel injection unit. It needs to be replaced as an entire assembly. I ve replaced over a hundred of them. There is a bulletin out on replacement...
Chevrolet Repair: Ball Joints, bad ball joints, axle nuts
bad ball joints, axle nuts, control arm: Hi Jim, These joints are riveted to the control arm, so you will need to knock the rivet heads off with a chisle. You will also need to remove the knuckle to do this job. The new joints bolt in so the job really isn t that bad. Getting the axle nuts off if...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery, alternater, couple seconds
alternater, couple seconds, interior light: The alternator is there to recharge the battery, but the car can run several hours on just the battery, without the alternator working at all. But with the alternator not working, the battery will be discharging, and eventually act just like yours. They...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery, chevy malibu, battery cables
chevy malibu, battery cables, battery question: Hi Courtney... once bracket is off and anything else that maybe in the way. remove the battery cables, the positive and negitive. then remove the battery.... installation is the reverse of removal. just remember when reinstalling the battery cables that red...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery/Alternator?, positive cable, alternator belt
positive cable, alternator belt, radio air: Hello Susan..Let s fix your car!The cavalier has a charging system that has a wiring harness...a group of wires...that go down in front of the engine behind the front engine mount.When you look at the starter you will see 2 0r 3 wires that go to the same terminal...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery charger needed to turn over engine, battery cables, electrical problem
battery cables, electrical problem, charging system: It could be a defective battery, Defective charging system not charging the battery, or a drain in the system causing battery to go dead.- only if engine will crank normally when charged or jumped. If still cranks slow when jumped or with a fully charged...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery Drain, jumper cables, battery drain
jumper cables, battery drain, silly question: Hello Patty, I wish I knew what the Quick Fix consisted of. Also, does that truck not have side post battery? If you installed a new battery, and it was truely dead in one hour, there had to be a major current draw, such as the headlights on. Connect...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery drain, heavy duty battery, delco battery
heavy duty battery, delco battery, law enforcement vehicles: Hello again Austin, I Google searched for parasitic drain, and this is one of the pages I found. http://www.mightyautoparts.com/pdf/articles/tt63.pdf In the top section of that page, there is a little chart of some normal drains....your truck could...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery draining in a few days, light timer, rearview mirror
light timer, rearview mirror, drawing power: Hi Dan, Charge the battery with the cable disconnected. Then rather than connecting the cable directly to the battery, connect a test light between the battery and the cable. If it lights brightly, something is drawing power. Leave it connected for about...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery will not hold a charge, jumper cables, bread truck
jumper cables, bread truck, alternator: Henry, Help me out here. You say the battery is always fully charged and the engine won t turn over. How do you get it to turn over? Jumper cables? Does the starter make any noise at all? looking forward for you answers to my questions so I may help...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery will not hold charge, jumper cable, screw driver
jumper cable, screw driver, chevy truck: Hi John, I m not sure what you have going on with the MSD. If you have a positive wire from the battery going to the MSD, won t the MSD be live and draw the battery down. I m thinking this wire should be switch on and off with the ignition switch. Do this,...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery Mysteriously Running Down, starter problem, berreta
starter problem, berreta, annoying problem: Hello Betty, That is not a great way to check the alternator. It will tell if it is charging enough to operate the ignition, but if you go to one of the larger parts stores, they will often take a battery/alternator tester out to the car and really test it,...
Chevrolet Repair: Battery, pep boys, charging system
pep boys, charging system, autozone: Did you check to be sure that your charging system is fully operational ?. How LONG to leave it on a battery charger depends upon the type of battery charger you have. Some have an AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF when the battery is fully charged the charger STOPS...
Chevrolet Repair: Belt tensioning Bolt, square hole, alternator
square hole, alternator, beretta: Hi Pam...you don t say which engine you have... but look for the tensioner, it should have a square hole in it to allow either a 3/8 or 1/2 in drive ratchet, insert ratchet and pull in the direction that loosens the belt. remove the belt, make sure you note...
Chevrolet Repair: Belts and chains, chevy camaro, power steering pump
chevy camaro, power steering pump, dodge shadow: A timing belt and a timing chain are the exact same thing with the exception of one being a chain, made of metal and the other being a belt made of rubber. A serpentine belt is also made of rubber and is what you can physically see that snakes it s way...
Chevrolet Repair: Black Smoke upon starting, piston rings, clatter
piston rings, clatter, cheap gas: Sounds like you have leaking injectors as the vehicle sits overnight. That would explain the black smoke and the clatter is most likely spark knock from the gas washing the oil from the piston walls and piston rings, Which also causes the engine oil to...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer 2001 Heater (no hot air), heater cores, coolant level
heater cores, coolant level, dexcool: Hi James, You pretty much answered your own question. Restricted heater cores have been a problem. I ve serviced many clogged heater cores, especially on Caprice s and Impala s. There is a bulletin out that details the repair info. Sorry I cannot access the...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer 4x4 Switch, transfer case, blazer
transfer case, blazer: Hi Brian, This could be 1 of two things. The module that controls the transfer case shift motor(which is called encoder motor) or the encoder motor. The only way to find out is too replace one and see if the problem is gone. You need to have a dealer do this...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer, accessing torque converter bolts, blazer s10, torque converter
blazer s10, torque converter, flywheel: Hi Mitch, The only way is to pull both, once removed you will have to pull trans from the engine leaving the torque attached to the flywheel and remove it afterwords. try to pull trans straight off and replace the seal when you reinstall the torque in the...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer acts like it going into 4wd without button pushed, pinion and ring gear, axle shaft
pinion and ring gear, axle shaft, drive button: Hi Ken, The front axle shafts are turning all the time. The left one is directly connected to the differential in the front axle housing, and with the cold, and possibly thick oil in there preventing the pinion and ring gear from turning, the spyder gears...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer battery cable, chevies, ground cable
chevies, ground cable, battery cable: Hello Brendan, Yes, it is something that can be done by just about anyone willing to get his hands a little dirty. It is also possible to do a quick fix, where you cut the existing cable back to good clean wire, and use a clamp on connector, but you need...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer bogs down on acceleration, throttle position sensor, chevy blazer
throttle position sensor, chevy blazer, pressure tester: Hi Rob, Yes it could be the fuel filter. Any reason you ask? Have you gotten some bad gas before? I would probably connect a fuel pressure tester if it were mine. That way you can check the filter, pump, hoses and lines, and the pressure regulator. Another...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer Cam Sensor, upper radiator hose, cam sensor
upper radiator hose, cam sensor, engine harness: Hi Andrew, I have never seen a cam sensor fail or overheat. The fuse can not cause this to happen, it only supplies 12 volts to the vcm. I have seen a spot where the harness will rub through and cause the fuse to blow. It is where the bracket for the upper...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer dashboard vent quits, chevy blazer, vacuum leak
chevy blazer, vacuum leak, vacuum line: unfortunatly there is no easy fix to this, more than likely debris has got caught up inside the vents and is preventing the flapper doors from moving ( redirecting air to where you want it ), this would require pulling the dash and cleaning the duct work,...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer four wheel drive, chevy blazer, size trucks
chevy blazer, size trucks, chevytalk: Hello Richard, There used to be a lot of problems with the front axle actuator, but I think they pretty much cured that well before 99. 99 Blazer? Not a 98? Still, your symptoms point in that direction, so worth a check. I ll give you two links, to a...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer quitting and Tahoe, 4x4 blazer, injector service
4x4 blazer, injector service, battery connection: Hello Jason, Answer 1) I m thinking maybe a fuel leakdown situation. While sitting overnight, it bleeds back to the tank, and when you start it, an air bubble hits the injectors. Then during subsequent cranking it is pushed out of the way. To verify this,...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer won,t start, chevy blazer, rateing
chevy blazer, rateing, fuel pressure: Hello Edmond, I often have no way of knowing if what I answer corrects a problem. The only way I would know is if the asker of the question rated me, and if they mentioned what problem was corrected in the rateing. I sincerely hope it helped the orriginal...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer won't start., chevrolet blazer, pressure tester
chevrolet blazer, pressure tester, full tank: Very possible water got into one of the numerous wire harness connections. Gonna need to see if there is spark, and then see if there is fuel pressure. You should be able to hear the fuel pump inside the tank run for a few seconds when the key is turned to...
Chevrolet Repair: Blazer won't start, fuel pressure regulator, blazer s10
fuel pressure regulator, blazer s10, vacuum leak: Hi Steven, One idea is the fuel pump. It is intended to be cooled and lubricated by the fuel, but running out first heats it up, and then it runs dry for several seconds as it runs out. Not a good idea. That pump may well be shot. The test is to connect...
Chevrolet Repair: Bleeding brakes, bleeding brakes, vacuum pump
bleeding brakes, vacuum pump, bleeders: Hi Richard, Yes this bleeding can be slow. Just open the bleeders and pump just the top part of the pedal. You will also need to wait like 10 seconds between pumps with the pedal at the top. If you had a vacuum pump and a clear hose you could also put the...
Chevrolet Repair: Blinker on Chevy Impala, fuse block, hazard warning switch
fuse block, hazard warning switch, screw driver: Hi Cory, You need to buy the part at the dealer as far as a I know. The part you need is the hazard switch, this is the flasher for both the turn signals and the hazard lights. You should be able to install it with just a couple of tools. A screw driver and...
Chevrolet Repair: Blow Motor Resistor Replacement, blower motor resistor, head bolts
blower motor resistor, head bolts, silverado: I do not have a picture but I can tell you that it is easy to change. It is underneath the plastic trim panel on the passenger side lower dash. It is behind the blower motor. It is haeld in with 7/32 size head bolts. You will have to lower the plastic...
Chevrolet Repair: Blower Motor - 1999 Cheverolete Convrsn Van, cheverolete, convenience center
cheverolete, convenience center, fan blower: Hello Tom, The relay should be near the fuse. It probably won t say 60 Amp. It should be square, about 1 inch X 1 inch X 1 inch. Kinda like a black ice cube. It will have 5 prongs that plug into a socket. If the relay isn t the problem, then there is a...
Chevrolet Repair: Blower motor resistor location, blower motor resistor, hello bill
blower motor resistor, hello bill, nice day: Hello Bill, The blower motor resistor is located in the lower right corner of the HVAC module which is on the right side of the dash. The resistor is located between the blower motor and the front of the dash. Hope this helps Have a Nice day ...
Chevrolet Repair: Blower motor resistor location, blower motor resistor, resistor pack
blower motor resistor, resistor pack, soldering gun: Hello Dave, I will tell you where the resistor pack is in the full size pickup of that year. You open and remove the glove compartment, and it is mounted on the top of the blower housing, behind the glove compartment. The resistors are actually inside the...
Chevrolet Repair: Blower motor resistor, blower motor resistor, nice day
blower motor resistor, nice day, screws: Hi Tom, This resistor is located under the passenger side of the dash behind the blower motor. There are 3 screws that hold the blower motor in so I just take it out of the way. Now you can get to the resistor screws and replace it. Have a Nice Day ...
Chevrolet Repair: Blowing ECM-B fuse, gmc safari, fuse block
gmc safari, fuse block, newer cars: right off the bat, sounds like a very bad ground. i fuse should blow like that. i would check the ground and then if that is ok check the wiring to and from the fuse block. also if all that is ok, the computer might be at fault but i doubt it. wiring is hard...
Chevrolet Repair: Blown Head gaskets again, blown head gaskets, chevrolet dealership
blown head gaskets, chevrolet dealership, chevrolet dealer: Hello Christie, The first thing you need to do is get it to a chevrolet dealer because that is where the work was done at home. Now they need to locate what went wrong...bad parts or workmanship. If it is the parts then they can repair it no charge to you....
Chevrolet Repair: Blue smoke from exhaust, vacuum leaks, air control valve
vacuum leaks, air control valve, chevy suburban: Well, the MAP sensor and the IAC are pretty easy. The MAP sensor may be correct. it is actually a vacuum sensor. MAP=Manifold Absolute Pressure, or Vacuum. If there is a vacuum leak, the MAP sensor will store a code. Look for vacuum leaks. IAC=Idle Air...
Chevrolet Repair: BlueWhite Smoke, chevy van, mitchell manuals
chevy van, mitchell manuals, vacuum lines: Hi Don, Any chance the PCV valve was broken before you tried to remove it? That could suck some oil. At the public library, in the refference section, there are all types of shop manuals. Mitchell manuals has a complete book on vacuum hose diagrams, for...
Chevrolet Repair: Bogging down and stalling, clogged catalytic converter, muffler system
clogged catalytic converter, muffler system, coil pack: Sounds like you have a lot of issues with this vehicle. I would suggest a diagnostic run on the vehicle from your local garage. It could be any bad sensor on the vehicle. You could be spending alot of money changing this and that without knowing for sure....
Chevrolet Repair: Boiling out battery, chev 350, tight connection
chev 350, tight connection, wire connections: Hi Rick, I doubt the alternator/regulator, or the battery is your problem. I believe you have a bad wire connection somewhere, and the regulator is not getting the proper reading from the battery. Very possibly the ignition switch, or one of the wire connections...
Chevrolet Repair: BRAKE PROBLEMS ON CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN, chevrolet astro van, chevrolet astro
chevrolet astro van, chevrolet astro, rear drums: Rotors are cheap to purchase NEW. Buy a new set. It is possible that his machine is out of calibration and is not cutting the rotors correctly. did he check the RUN-OUT specs on the rotor after he machined them and installed them on the vehicle ?. ...
Chevrolet Repair: BRAKES, drum brakes, brake shoes
drum brakes, brake shoes, abs brake: The best way is with the drum off you roll the adjuster. It will click when you turn it the right way. Turn it a bit and try the drum. When adjusted correctly the drum will have a slight drag on the brake shoes. The drums should be resurfaced before attempting...
Chevrolet Repair: BRAKES & ROTERS ON CHEV. LUMINA, chev lumina, brake hoses
chev lumina, brake hoses, antilock brakes: What is the current mileage on this vehicle. You should NOT have to replace brakes and rotors for approx 20,000 miles under normal driving conditions. 1. Either you do alot of city driving. 2. You are resting your left foot on the brake pedal all the...
Chevrolet Repair: BRAKES, flex hoses, wheel locks
flex hoses, wheel locks, wheel cylinder: I would bet the flex hoses from the frame to the wheel. One of them is restricted at the metal sleeve where the clip holds it on the steering knuckle. Try bleeding them, and fluid will be much slower on one side, or not even flow. If that s what you find,...
Chevrolet Repair: BROKEN DISCONECTED VACUM LINES, vacuum diagrams, question pool
vacuum diagrams, question pool, emission controls: Hi Calvin, This is C J S, I found your question in the question pool . This is where it ends up when the orginal expert cannot answer it. I hope I help. YOu dont state the year. Anyway, go to autozone.com. Then follow the links for repair information...
Chevrolet Repair: Brain?, chev truck, electronic circuits
chev truck, electronic circuits, dodge truck: Hi Sherri, I have had the symptoms you describe on a Dodge truck, with a very new battery that was allowed to drain. Charging the battery to where it showed good voltage, and would start the truck by itself and all....but until I disconnected the battery,...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake Booster/Fan clutch, fan clutch, chevy pickup
fan clutch, chevy pickup, brake booster: On the booster...with the engine off, press the pedal a few times. Then press it and hold it, and as you start the engine, if the pedal goes down, the booster is assisting. With the engine nice and warm, or hot, with the engine off, spin the fan. it shouldn...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake combination valve, push button, brakes
push button, brakes, brake light: The button is to reset the red brake light if there is a fluid difference in the front to the rear. You should push it in once and then it wont have to be pressed again while you bleed the brakes. After done bleeding if it is out again press it again...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake combination valves #172-1352?, brake calipers, brake cylinder
brake calipers, brake cylinder, express auto: Let me ask you this: Do you have sufficient barke fluid flow coming out of the bleeder screw at the RIGHT rear brake cylinder ?. Think back for a moment. Do you have sufficient brake fluid flow from BOTH front brake calipers ?. If you recall when the...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake diferentail pressure switch, brake cylinder, pressure switch
brake cylinder, pressure switch, success thanks: The light will usually go out after you have driven the vehicle for several miles and are ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE that you have ALL the air out of the brake system. The valve will automaticallt self-center itself while driving and using the brakes. autohel...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake Fluid Change, brake fluid, master cylinder
brake fluid, master cylinder, third time: Opinions vary on this issue. Some say change at 50,000 miles other say if the fluid in the master cylinder is dirty looking, Change the fluid in the whole brake system. I flush my system every third time that I have to replace the brakes or once every 2...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake Fluid light on 2002 Chev Venture, brake master cylinder, gm service
brake master cylinder, gm service, brake fluid: Personally I would NEVER take my vehicle to anyone that I did not know or trust. If you trust Midas, Go ahead. Your problem is most likely the LOW FLUID SENSOR at the brake master cylinder. Call your local dealers parts department and see if they have...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake fault light, lever switch, aldl
lever switch, aldl, scan tool: Actually, Ken, the first thing I would check is make sure the parking brake lever switch isn t doing it. A scan tool connected with the brake software would be nice, but it doesn t need to be a dealer. And check the fluid level. I don t think that one has...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake issue, power brake booster, haynes manual
power brake booster, haynes manual, abs light: Unfortunatly ABS problems can be quite complex, the fluid is more than likely NOT causing your problem and there can be several reason why this is happening, this makes it hard to diagnose this way, my advice would be not to play with it, brakes are obviously...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake Light's 2001 Cavalier, turn signal switch, 3157 bulb
turn signal switch, 3157 bulb, steering column: it could be the turn signal switch in the column. However the more common problem is the sockets at the rear lights. Try a new 3157 bulb and put dielectric grease on the bulb and see if it works (it probably will) If it does then you need new lh and rh...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake Lights, turn signal switch, emergency flasher
turn signal switch, emergency flasher, light flasher: Hi George, The turn signal switch is sure a possibility, since the stop light power goes through it, but I haven t seen that problem before. I am still thinking emergency flasher or the connection in the stoplight switch connector shorted. Looking at my...
Chevrolet Repair: No Brake lights, chmsl, bed cap
chmsl, bed cap, turn signals: I m assuming the CHMSL is mounted on an aftermarket bed cap and is most likely wired wrong. It sounds like it was just wired into the left brake lamp wiring. I d start by checking all the fuses. Then if still not working you ll need to trace down the brake...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake Problems, wheel cylinder, fluid leak
wheel cylinder, fluid leak, power booster: Hello Ryan, If the fluid is leaking from the master cylinder and running down the firewall under the power booster, you might get by for about $50. in parts....maybe a hundred to have it installed. If it is a wheel cylinder.... Take it in and get it fixed....
Chevrolet Repair: Brake problem, chevy c, drum brakes
chevy c, drum brakes, power brakes: Hello Don, I assume you bench bled the master cylinder before installing it? I am sure you have a proportioning, or metering valve to differentiate the pressure between the disc and drum brakes, so cracking a line to see if there is pressure, or rather...
Chevrolet Repair: Front Brake Rotor Relpacement, chevrolet g20, wheel bearings
chevrolet g20, wheel bearings, cotter pin: Hi Arthur, You should tighten that snug. Use an adjustable wrench and don t apply much pressure. Just snug. Then back off on the nut and retighten it with your fingers...only. Now that it is finger tight, that is perfect. Put in the cotter pin. It...
Chevrolet Repair: Brake replacement, rear bearings, wheel bearings
rear bearings, wheel bearings, disc brakes: If the rotors are in good shape, I would just put some new pads in place, and go with it. There are a few extra steps to remove the rotor, but having them turned if needed, and repacking the bearings is always a good idea. I am not sure on the rear if the...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes, brake calipers, abs light
brake calipers, abs light, return flow: Your problem is quite common and requires replacing BOTH front brake calipers, BOTH front brake hoses, Maching or replacing BOTH front rotors and installing new brake pads. What typically happens is that the 2 front brake hoses tend to deteriorate inside...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes on a 1989 Chevrolet Astro Van, chevrolet astro van, cruise control module
chevrolet astro van, cruise control module, chevrolet astro: Hello Clyde, I think the two solenoid item you mention is the rear wheel antilock brake valve, which could possibly be where your problem is. But I think you might just keep trying to bleed them, maybe with the engine running, so the booster helps. Also,...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes, warm weather, heat gun
warm weather, heat gun, cold weather: Hi Jerry, It is best not to use the parking brake when the weather is such as you have. I guess the best way to free it up is to use a heat gun to free up the cables, or wait for warm weather :) Let me know how you make I also live in the cold weather...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes, warped rotors, wheel bearings
warped rotors, wheel bearings, chevrolet impala: Hello Sandy, The only thing that goes wrong with this car on the brakes is the wheel speed sensors/wheel bearings. You must have a bad wheel bearing/ sensor. The wheel speed sensor is in the wheel bearing so when the sensor goes bad you need to replace the...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes, disc brake pads, glossy surface
disc brake pads, glossy surface, pulsation: When replacing disc brake pads, should the pads on the front and rear be of the same material, semi-metallic, ceramic? They should be the same unless your conducting an experiment to see which will wear out first. Does it make any difference if they...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes, caliper piston, brake pads
caliper piston, brake pads, rotor: Hello Jennifer, When you pushed the caliper piston in, did it go all the way, or did it possibly push against some rust and crud? That should have caused a little problem getting the caliper back over the rotor, but may be holding the pads too tightly against...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes, chevrolet blazer, metallic pads
chevrolet blazer, metallic pads, brake pads: Hi Koier, some pads are noisey there is a squeal shim that should have been installed when they did the pads. if they are there do you know if they put on full metallic or semi metallic pads, full metallic pads can be a lot noiser. if they did put them on...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes, chevy silverado z71, 1999 chevy silverado z71
chevy silverado z71, 1999 chevy silverado z71, chevy silverado: Hi Jennifer...brakes probably got stuck from sitting, you will have to dissasemble them and service them...tranny could be as simple as low on fluid, or sticking as well..if you think it sticking try a good trans additive. make sure that when the engine was...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes Drag 93 Beretta ABS light on, rear brakes, car rocks
rear brakes, car rocks, abs light: Hi Sheena, The ABS light has nothing to do with the dragging brakes. I would look at maybe a bad caliper in the front brakes. The rear brakes could just be a bad e-brake cable holding the shoes on to the drums. You ll need to lift the wheels off the groung...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes and Idle, 1991 chevy corsica, chevy corsica
1991 chevy corsica, chevy corsica, problem thanks: BRAKES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE ROLLER could you be more specific in this sentence please? Cutting off or stalling could be a lot of things, does the car run smooth? Is the check engine light on? Get back to me and we can attempt to work this problem...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes overheating, chevy 454 ss, whipple supercharger
chevy 454 ss, whipple supercharger, flex hoses: Hello David, The vacuum booster could cause application of the brakes if there was a problem in it. The only problem I can think of that would cause it would be a plugged release vent, causing vacuum to be maintained against the diaphragm even after release...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes on Tahoe, rotor surface, disc brakes
rotor surface, disc brakes, brake shoes: Take a good look at the brakes in question and see if they are glazed or cracked, this happens from overheating the brakes, especially when they are new, if they have a shiny glaze to them use some sandpaper to sand them down just enough to remove the glaze...
Chevrolet Repair: Brakes, rear disc brakes, chevy blazer
rear disc brakes, chevy blazer, 1998 chevy blazer: Hi Keisha, This truck has front and rear disc brakes. It uses PADS on both the front and rear. If your going to have the job done I would replace ALL (4) rotors. You should call around to find the best price on rotors. Call Autozone, Parts Plus etc.. You...
Chevrolet Repair: Breaks, brake hoses, mounting brackets
brake hoses, mounting brackets, chevy truck: 1. a stuck piston(s) within the caliper. 2. Rusted mounting brackets that are not allowing the caliper assembly to slide and release the pads from the rotor. 3. The most common is faulty collapsed internal brake hoses that go to the calipers. autohel...
Chevrolet Repair: Broad range electrical problems, haynes manual, fuse block
haynes manual, fuse block, electrical diagram: Hi Matt, Not sure how much I can help you here without a book myself. I do know that the speedo not working was almost always the ECM. Relays rarely go bad for the horn, more like the horn itself is bad or a problem in the steering column. I hope the manual...
Chevrolet Repair: Broken bell housings, broken bell, bell housings
broken bell, bell housings, tourque: hmm could be cheap parts but something is causing it to break, what kinda breaks are they clean or does it looked tourqued? to much tourque might do it. hmmm hard to say with out seeing it. as for fixing it, replacement is the only thing i can see right now,...
Chevrolet Repair: Buick (I know it's not a Chevy) Roadmaster short, amp fuse, fuse block
amp fuse, fuse block, cigar lighter: The only thing I can suggest is try unplugging the radio and see if the fuse still blows. Other than that you will need to trace every bit of the loom looking for a possible rub through. Alos make sure no debris is in the cigar lighter that could case a...
Chevrolet Repair: Buick Park Ave No-Start, buick park ave, electronic ignition control
buick park ave, electronic ignition control, 1993 buick park ave: Sounds like the ignition switch to me. Try starting it, and then not letting the key completely back off to the run position, but slowly back it to that position, and see if it stays running with just a little pressure still on the key. The ignition switch...
Chevrolet Repair: backup light switch, floor shift, lever assembly
floor shift, lever assembly, backup light: In most cases it is the switch that is stuck. On automatic transmission vehicles that have the shift lever on the steering column the switch is usually located mounted on the steering column under the dash. Some have them mounted on the transmission and some...
Chevrolet Repair: bad catalytic converter, oil consumption, wet test
oil consumption, wet test, compression test: Hi Gary... Remove the cat and put in test pipe... drive the car if oil consumption is the same do a compression test, first dry then wet. if compression rises in the wet test you have a ring problem meaning compression is going past the rings and venting via...
Chevrolet Repair: bad MPG, air fuel ratio, obd ii
air fuel ratio, obd ii, manifold gaskets: Hi Richard, 1993 was the era when cars were changing over to OBD-II instead of OBD-I. You want to first verify which you have. I would guess OBD-I (old school). The reason is OBD-II many times have multiple O2 sensors. If you have more than one O2,...
Chevrolet Repair: bad MPGs., air fuel ratio, engine thermostat
air fuel ratio, engine thermostat, engine temp: Hi Richard, I guess the first thing I would do is replace the engine thermostat.If it is opening to soon and the engine temp is too cold the computer will give the engine more gas. Yes the computer does throw the engine light if it see a problem like too rich,...
Chevrolet Repair: bad miss and vibration engine light, miss fire, ok check
miss fire, ok check, firing order: Hi William... check to see that you have the firing order right. 18436572. mixing up 3 and 5 would cause that..if ok check to see that you maybe got a bad plug or wire.. change #3 plug and wire to another spot and see if misfire moves to that cyl.. if it does...
Chevrolet Repair: bad running engine, throttle position sensor, vacuum hoses
throttle position sensor, vacuum hoses, rodent damage: Hello Jerry, I would look for rodent damage, to vacuum hoses and wires. Put some injector cleaner in the tank...a couple bottles. I also would like to test the fuel pressure. It needs to be 13PSI at the throttle body with the engine running. You could have...
Chevrolet Repair: bad running engine, vacuum leaks, chevrolet silverado
vacuum leaks, chevrolet silverado, vacuum leak: Hi Chris, Fuel pressure comes to mind. It is imperitive to have about 12 PSI at the throttle body. I like 13, but it will run on less. The lower it gets, though, the worse it will run. Dirty fuel injectors, vacuum leaks, sensor problems...they are all...
Chevrolet Repair: ball joints 2000 chevy, chevy blazer, ball joints
chevy blazer, ball joints, 2000 chevy blazer: Hello Linda, I have no way of checking yours, but for a 2000 to need all four ball joints, you are doing some serious off roading. Didn t say how many miles are on it. Now I m sorry, but I think it is possible some place is trying to sell you something...
Chevrolet Repair: two batteries, amp fuse, fuse block
amp fuse, fuse block, chevy suburban: Hello Artur, The fuse is in the charging circuit to the battery, and that is probably why it was dead. But if it is starting ok, there is no need for the second battery, and won t hurt anything to run without it. If it were a diesel engine, more power is...
Chevrolet Repair: battery dies after a week, altenator, alternator
altenator, alternator, relays: Basically your going to have to get dirty on this one. You might have a draw on the battery. The problem with fixing this one is your going to have to trace every wire on the car. If it had a computer I would say that one of your relays was sticking open allowing...
Chevrolet Repair: battery drain, digital ammeter, 1997 chevy 1500
digital ammeter, 1997 chevy 1500, battery cables: Get a simple 12 volt test light, disconnect one of the battery cables, and connect the test light between the battery post, and the cable you removed from it. Close the doors, and have everything shut off. The light will light, but should soon go out. If...
Chevrolet Repair: battery and electrical, jumper cables, starter solenoid
jumper cables, starter solenoid, fuse block: Hello Tony, OK... It is obvious you have a pretty strong short somewhere. Connect one battery terminal like it goes. Then on the other cable, and it doesn t matter which you use, pos or neg, but whatever is easiest, take a test light, or a headlight bulb...something...
Chevrolet Repair: battery light, chevy blazer, generator drive
chevy blazer, generator drive, educated guess: your problem is more likely to be within the charging system of the vehicle. Without having access to the vehicle and not being able to read the vehicles information with the appropriate DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT there are just to many possible faults that it...
Chevrolet Repair: battery, chevy s10, battery problem
chevy s10, battery problem, wiper motor: Hi Marsha, That thought was just a followup to my orriginal answer. Do the steps suggested in the link I sent. Also, park it in a real dark place and look for light from someplace. I found one of my trucks had a light in the key hole for the ignition...
Chevrolet Repair: bcm monte carlo, lamp switch, head lamp
lamp switch, head lamp, bcm: Yes you are probably correct. You more than likely will need a bcm. It is a common problem with those cars. You will need to take it to the dealer for replacement because it needs two different types of reprogramming to make it work. Without a scanner...
Chevrolet Repair: bearing and hub assembly, chev blazer, hub assembly
chev blazer, hub assembly, aftermarket suppliers: Hi Jodi, I m not good with aftermarket parts, all I can say is to call around and find the best price. This hub might be a hard to to locate in the aftermarket because there isn t many 2wd blazers compared to 4wd. The aftermarket suppliers go for volume. Sorry...
Chevrolet Repair: began stalling now it wont run, haynes manual, chevy truck
haynes manual, chevy truck, fuel pressure: Reconnect the FUSED jumper to the tset lead and go back to the fuel tank and listen for the pump to be running ALL the time. If you can t hear the pump running you either have a bad pump or a faulty circuit back to the pump. If the fuel pump runs and...
Chevrolet Repair: belt, tensioner pulley, pully
tensioner pulley, pully, cavalier: Well I beleive that should have a tensioner pulley. If it s not getting tight enough either the pulley itself has gotten weak or the belt has gotten old and stretched. If the pulley is weak(and you should be able to tell by how much force you have to use to...
Chevrolet Repair: binding/popping coming from rear-end, axle bearings, perfect shape
axle bearings, perfect shape, excessive wear: Ok. A couple of things I can think of, do you have a lift on the truck, if so maybe your driveshaft is binding up at the yolk. Another thing is maybe you have a spool or posi in the rear end that could be locking up. Usually a spool will pop the rear end around...
Chevrolet Repair: blazer s10 wont start, blazer s10, chevrolet s10
blazer s10, chevrolet s10, neutral safety switch: If the starter won t even make a noise, it could certainly be the ignition switch, or the neutral safety switch, or a loose wire, or a blown fuse. Have you tried jumping across the terminals on the starter solenoid? Have you tried shifting it to neutral...
Chevrolet Repair: blazer squeaking, chevy blazer, squeeky brakes
chevy blazer, squeeky brakes, happy holidays: Hello Alison, Narrow it down to if it only happens when rolling, or when the engine is running. It could still be the brakes, and it could also be a little stone caught in the backing plate, rubbing against the rotor. You should be checking those squeeky...
Chevrolet Repair: blazer won't start, chevy blazer, exhaust manifold
chevy blazer, exhaust manifold, new water: Hello Dianna, I would think that during the work, a wire was relocated, and allowed to lay against the exhaust manifold. In the period of time you have driven it since the repair, it could melt through the insulation and shorted out. That s a guess, but...
Chevrolet Repair: blazer wont start, chevy blazer, vacuum leak
chevy blazer, vacuum leak, egr valve: Hello Larry, You have fuel...is it squirting out the injectors? If so, check the EGR valve to see if it is stuck open, creating a terrible vacuum leak. If no fuel is squirting out the injectors, check to see if they are pulsing. If they are, check the fuel...
Chevrolet Repair: blazer wont start, cap battery, pressure and volume
cap battery, pressure and volume, compression test: Are the spark plugs fouled ?. Did you perform a compression test to see if the valve timing is OK ?. Are you POSITIVE you have adequate fuel PRESSURE and VOLUME ?. Are you POSITIVE you have ignition to ALL the spark plugs and not just to ONE ?. ...
Chevrolet Repair: my blazer wont always start, fuel spray, preasure
fuel spray, preasure, cranks: Hello Jason, You say it doesn t fire, but we need to know if there is spark. Also, if inside the throat of the throttle body, if there is a cone of fuel spraying in. If there is no fuel spray as you crank, pour about an ounce in, and see if it tries to...
Chevrolet Repair: blinker lights, chevy cavalier, amp fuse
chevy cavalier, amp fuse, flashers: Dan, I don t have a schematic with to see what else is on that circuit. Try disconnectig all the bulbs on that circuit one at a time to see if the short goes away. You will go through severl fuses doing this. DO NOT put a larger fuse in the circuit. If...
Chevrolet Repair: blower motor, full size chevy, blower motor resistor
full size chevy, blower motor resistor, hastings book store: Yes, that is probably what it is. The resistor pack is located inside the blower housing, so the airflow can keep it cool. Most full size Chevy s access the resistors by getting behind the glove compartment. S10 type trucks and Blazers, you get to it...
Chevrolet Repair: blower motor resister, chev malibu, blower motor resister
chev malibu, blower motor resister, resistor: Hi Red, The resistor is located behind the blower motor under the passenger side of the dash. I take out the blower motor to make it easier to get the resistor out. Should only take you 30 minutes to get it done. The resistor controls 1234 and 5 is the relay....
Chevrolet Repair: blower motor resistor, blower motor resistor, resistor pack
blower motor resistor, resistor pack, chev: Hello David, First, remember to make sure it isn t the switch that you need. You can check for that when you get to the resistor pack. To get to it, remove the glove compartmant door and pouch. You will see the top of the a/c housing. May be some relays...
Chevrolet Repair: blower motor, s10 blazer, resistor pack
s10 blazer, resistor pack, jumper wire: The resistor pack is usually something to think about when the fan operates improperly, although low speed requires most of the resistor pack to be working, so I doubt that is your problem. So the fan switch would be my next thought, closely followed by the...
Chevrolet Repair: blower speeds, chevy express, conversion van
chevy express, conversion van, older cars: depends on what needs replaced, the older cars had a diode type dealy bob, like my techincal jargon?? anyhow, it might be easy to fix but you might run into wires and al that. so.. hmmm..unless i look at it i cant be of much help. call the dealership and ask...
Chevrolet Repair: blower, amp fuses, resistor pack
amp fuses, resistor pack, driving car: Hi George, Hmmm...so what are we driving? Car, truck,...? The problem is the blower resistor pack, which is located somewhere in the blower housing, so the resistors can be cooled by the airflow. On a pickup, like a Silverado, that is usually behind the...
Chevrolet Repair: blown fuses, blown fuses, astro van
blown fuses, astro van, proper test: There are so many COULD BE THIS or COULD BE THAT, that it is impossible for me to even make a guess as to what your problem(s) is (are). Whoever this mechanic is apparently has no clue as to how to go about fixing and or testing for a simple short circuit....
Chevrolet Repair: blown head gasket, blown head gasket, chevy caprice
blown head gasket, chevy caprice, commercial establishment: I don t know what a commercial establishment would charge for that, but they will probably try to sell you on valve jobs, and some other repairs at the same time, and the price could grow quite high. Just a ballpark guess, for only replacing the head gasket...
Chevrolet Repair: I may have blown it...literally, chevy silverado, dipstick tube
chevy silverado, dipstick tube, white smoke: Hi Dan, For one thing, those diesels turn the oil black pretty quickly, so don t let just that color scare you too bad. If it was overfull, or the transmission squirted some fluid out the dipstick tube, it could have caused the smoke. See if it is red fluid...
Chevrolet Repair: blue smoke upon starting, mile oil changes, oil seeps
mile oil changes, oil seeps, valve stem seals: your problem is a classic example of worn out valve stem seals. What is happening is that when the valve stem seals cool OFF overnight they get HARD instead of being their normal soft feel. Once you start the engine COLD the oil seeps past the valve...
Chevrolet Repair: brake, rear brake drums, hub area
rear brake drums, hub area, center hub: the drum probably has a large rust ring on it...spray the lugs and center hub area with penetrating oil (wd 40) and beat the drums flat surface inward with a hammer, dont hit ur lug studs!!!!!!!!!. I kno it seems like u r hitting it the wrong direction, but...
Chevrolet Repair: brake caliper, brake caliper, brake calipers
brake caliper, brake calipers, mounting bolt: Hi Tom, It s the sleeve that the caliper mounting bolt goes throught. Between that sleeve(which might be stuck to the bolt near the part where you put the socket) and the caliper itself. You can buy a reman caliper for less than $20 which comes with everything...
Chevrolet Repair: brake light switch, chevy van g20, brake light switch
chevy van g20, brake light switch, bolt heads: Hello Sherry, I don t know what the problem is, but it would seem that the moving of the column caused it, so that is where I would concentrate. I wonder if it rotated slightly, or moved up or down due to the slotted holes enough to change the linkage adjustment,...
Chevrolet Repair: brake lights, turn signal switch, chevy truck
turn signal switch, chevy truck, swith: Hello Alex, The bulbs could be burned out. If it uses the same bulbs for stop and turn, try the emergency flashers to see if the bulbs are good. The signal flasher might possibly cause one to not work, but I doubt it would keep both from working. Then...
Chevrolet Repair: brake lights, brake light switch, plastic button
brake light switch, plastic button, blazer: Up under the dash there is a plastic brake light switch that has a plastic button that touches the brake pedal arm just above the pedal. Push this switch with your hand towards the brake pedal arm and see if this solves your problem. If not, replace the switch....
Chevrolet Repair: brake lights, directional signals, astro van
directional signals, astro van, actuation: Hi Jerry, If the signals work, your flasher is ok. And to find it, turn a signal on, and listen under the dash for it. Should be in a clip near the steering column. Back to the stop lights. I am not positive that that van uses the same bulb for the signals...
Chevrolet Repair: No brake lights, brake light switch, trailer connection
brake light switch, trailer connection, electric connector: Hi Rick, I have some manuals here, but I seem to be missing your truck. My full grown truck manual, latest I have is 1991, and it didn t have the high mount stop light. 91 stoplights used the same bulbs for stop and turn, as well as emergency flashers. ...
Chevrolet Repair: brake lights will not work, turn signal switch, brake light switch
turn signal switch, brake light switch, chevy blazer: Hi Becky, This could be the turn signal switch causing them not to work. The power from the brake light switch goes to the turn signal switch before going to the brake lights. You need to test the white wire going into the turn signal switch for power at the...
Chevrolet Repair: brake lights, chev truck, hazard lights
chev truck, hazard lights, turn signals: Hello Nicholas, The fuse for the brake lights should be the same as the hazard lights. If the hazard lights work then i would look at the stop light switch mounted under the dash and connected to the brake pedal. I have replaced these switches before for no...
Chevrolet Repair: brake line repair 1972 chevy nova 4 door sedan, 1972 chevy nova, chevy nova
1972 chevy nova, chevy nova, wheel cylinder: I don t know price or condition. I do know brake line replacement is simple. Definately not a reason to not buy a car. You bleed from the bleeder fittings. They are usually 3/8 , 5/16 , 11mm, 10mm, 8mm. You use a socket and loosen and tighten them...
Chevrolet Repair: brake lines, brakes, brake lines
brakes, brake lines, brake line: Technically it is illegal to do this. If for some reason he crashed and they investigated the car and found a compression fitting on the brake lines he would be liable. That being said it will hold for a while. It can be used as a quick fix but not a long...
Chevrolet Repair: brake rotors, brake rotors, silverado
brake rotors, silverado, rotor: All have to meet a minimum manufactures rating but all are not the same, some use a better and thicker grade of steel, bottom line is you get what you pay for, not to say you have to spend big dollars for a decent set of rotors but I would avoid the cheap...
Chevrolet Repair: brake warning light, brake warning light, abs light
brake warning light, abs light, computer modules: Hi M., You asked a lot of questions in a short space.But check the high mount stop light to make sure the bulb is good. i had that light come on like that in an Olds, and the cruise also wouldn t work, and the bulb fixed it all.I don t know any other secrets,...
Chevrolet Repair: Left front brake and wheel assembly, 2 ton chevrolet suburban, chevrolet suburban
2 ton chevrolet suburban, chevrolet suburban, wheel assembly: Blake, You could have air in the system, and your fluid is now bad since the gasket came loose. Also, if your calipers are sticking this will heat up the wheel. I would bleed the system, and check your calipers. You may have brakes that are bad also since...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, chevy s10 pickup, flexible brake hoses
chevy s10 pickup, flexible brake hoses, s10 pickup: Hello Jim, Jack a rear wheel up, and check to see if the rear brakes are working. You can put the truck in gear, and apply the brakes. If you have positrac, jack both rear wheels. Now, as for the pulling, assuming there isn t air in the system, I have...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes on 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 4X, turn signal switch, light assemblies
turn signal switch, light assemblies, senser: Hi Julie, The one thing you didn t mention was the turn signals. The brake lights power goes through the turn signal switch. A short in there will blow the fuse. See if the problem is affected by the use of the signals. If the fuse isn t blowing,...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, speed sensors, silverado 4x4
speed sensors, silverado 4x4, air gap: Hello Robert, This is caused from the rust build up under the front wheel speed sensors. This makes the air gap from the sensor to the reluctor ring too large. It only takes a few thousands of a inch to make this happen. To repair this you all you need to...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, 1990 chevy corsica, chevy corsica
1990 chevy corsica, chevy corsica, rust buster: The drums are rusted around the axle hub. Spray some RUST BUSTER along the center hole of the drums and let it soak for an hour and lightly tap around the area of the center of the hub with a hammer and the drums will start to move and you will be able to...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, ford crown vic, caliper
ford crown vic, caliper, brakes: Hi Ray, Does it pull all the time, or just after you have used the brakes for a while? What I am thinking, is one caliper may be sticking, and heating that side up. One thing that will help isolate that, is when it is pulling, stop and feel the wheels....
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, rear drums, rear brakes
rear drums, rear brakes, abs brakes: Hello Tim, When you had the rear drums off, did you check the self adjusters to make sure they weren t frozen up? That star shaped wheel needs to turn fairly easily, so that lever will turn it. Then make sure they are adjusted up to just barely rubbing when...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, brake hoses, front end alignment
brake hoses, front end alignment, brakes and rotors: Hi Billy, Why did you replace the brake hose on the drivers side? Often, those brake hoses are the cause of the brakes acting strangely, and not releasing. It is because they deteriorate inside, and form a plug where the little metal sleeve is, that bolts...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, rear drum brakes, chev cavalier
rear drum brakes, chev cavalier, drum brakes: No mistake by adding rotors. The most problems I have seen with any cars brakes is misadjusting the rear brake shoes or not adjusting them at all. As long as the 4 brakes are being applied at the same time and evenly everything should be fine. It is a...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, brake fluid reservoir, dowel rod
brake fluid reservoir, dowel rod, rear brakes: Hi Bryan, Brake pedal slowly to the floor is master cylinder. You changed that. I have to ask if you blead the system correctly. Did you bench bleed the master cylinder? Did you bleed the brakes in proper order. The low pedal sometimes sounds like...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, wheel drive car, cv shaft
wheel drive car, cv shaft, front wheel drive: Hi Gary, I am almost afraid to tell you this, seeing how much trouble you have been through already. You remove the caliper, remove any anchor bracket surrounding the rotor (if one), then just use a hammer and knock the rotor off. Do you have the...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes - bleeding, brake bleeder, bleeder screws
brake bleeder, bleeder screws, chevy van: Hi Doug, You didn t say if the broken lines were front or rear, but to center the switch, you do the other end, so if you replaced front lines, and bled them, then you need to open a rear till the light goes off. Make sure the parking brake isn t applied,...
Chevrolet Repair: brakes, brake calipers, antilock brakes
brake calipers, antilock brakes, david i: Hi David, I don t understand if you mean it bleeds fluid when the brake is depressed, or if you mean when it is released. If you have four wheel antilock brakes, see if you can hear the little pump motor running. You may have a valve sticking in that system....
Chevrolet Repair: breaking Flexplates, skinned knuckles, engine flywheel
skinned knuckles, engine flywheel, input shaft: how many have ya gone through? after the first one i would lost it. could be a faulty flex palte but i doubt it, did ya install it right? and are you using the proper plate for the size engine you got? could be the tourqe is breakin it. hmmm the engine flywheel...
Chevrolet Repair: broken hood latch on a 1986 celebrity 4 door sedan, hood latch, chevy celebrity
hood latch, chevy celebrity, salvage yard: Hi Tammy, Either find someone with a Celebrity like yours, or go to a salvage yard, and look at how the latch is released. Knowing that, you can often fabricate a gizmo to release yours. Look at where the cable is routed, and see if you can figure out where...
Chevrolet Repair: burb a/c, change pitch, rear heat
change pitch, rear heat, r134: Hi Shane, Well, I don t know what you had done for $1300, but it seems to me for that money, they should have gotten you going. Anyway, I have some suggestions. I don t know what you had done, or if it worked prior to going there. So my ideas will be...
Chevrolet Repair: burning oil, monte carlo ss, piston rings
monte carlo ss, piston rings, piston ring: BLUE smoke is caused by piston rings, NOT valves. Here is a problem that I have seen many many many times over the years. The 4 bbl carbs tend to leak fuel from the bottom of the fuel bowl after the engine has been driven and after it sits for a length...
Chevrolet Repair: A/C, 4x4 blazer, chevy s10
4x4 blazer, chevy s10, resistor pack: Hi Dave, Check the fuses with the tester. I don t know if there is a fusible link for that truck, but check for one of them blown. Then you need to check to see if there is power at the switches and relay, as well as the resistor pack on the blower housing....
Chevrolet Repair: A/C, chevy 1500 silverado, 1990 chevy 1500
chevy 1500 silverado, 1990 chevy 1500, clutch: Hi David, this sounds to me like you have the wrong belt on the engine. If the belt is too long the tensioner can t apply the right amount of tension and it doesn t take much. The other thing is the tensioner spring might be weak, but I have only seen a couple...
Chevrolet Repair: A/C 97 CHEVY SUBURBAN, resistor pack, chevy suburban
resistor pack, chevy suburban, floorboard: Hi A, I would bet it s the switch, but without more info, hard to be sure. Does the fan do absolutely nothing in other positions? There is a resistor pack that is used for the different speeds, but no resistors are used when in high speed, so if high...
Chevrolet Repair: A/C COMPRESSOR RELAY, chevy pickup, freon
chevy pickup, freon, accumulator: Hello Buster, I m not sure where the relay is but I ll bet the system is low on freon. After you fill the system you need to reset the system by disconnecting the battery for a minute. The only other thing that goes bad is the low pressure cycling switch....
Chevrolet Repair: A/C Drain:, buick regal, c drain
buick regal, c drain, ballpark idea: Look for a small tube, hose or opening on the passanger side of the car, at the bottom of the firewall. Once you find this, blow a little compressed air up into it. This will dislodge the plug, but will blow it into the passanger compartment. If you don...
Chevrolet Repair: A/C Fan, loose wire, loose connection
loose wire, loose connection, engine compartment: I am guessing that you don t use your A/C? Is this the only fan or do you have 2? Look for a cooling fan relay that might be bad. Should be a black square box 1x1 inches in diameter located normally on the top of the firewall in the rear part of the engine...
Chevrolet Repair: A/C & Heating, blower motor resistor, chevy monte carlo
blower motor resistor, chevy monte carlo, purple wire: Hi Lorena, Turn the key on and turn the heater fan switch to hi. Now with a test light check for power at the purple wire going to the blower motor. If you have power, the next thing is to touch the test light to the metal part of the blower motor. It shouldn...
Chevrolet Repair: A/C and heater, chevy camaro, vacuum line
chevy camaro, vacuum line, tom upton: What mechanical work or ANY kind of work has been performed on the vehicle recently ?. As most problems that occur after a recent repair was made can be traced back to the area of where the repair was made as a vacuum line may have been knocked loose or a...
Chevrolet Repair: A/C & spark plugs, chevy impala, fan switch
chevy impala, fan switch, likly: More than likly the fan switch needs to be replaced, as for the spark plugs the other 3 plugs are located at the back of the block ( really the right side as the engine sits sideways ) they can be tough to get to but it can be done with patience, if you see...
Chevrolet Repair: A/C, freon, inline filter
freon, inline filter, repair man: Hi Michael, I need to know what kind of car you have !! If the compressor went bad then there is most likely metal in the system! This metal will plug the orifice in the high side line. You will need to install a inline filter and new orifice if this has happened....
Chevrolet Repair: C4 Corvette, c4 corvette, head gaskets
c4 corvette, head gaskets, head gasket: Hi Steve, COMA...you mean for real? If you mean you have been injured I am sorry to hear that. I hope all is going well. You say you thought it was parked. Did you find anyone was using it while you were in a coma? IF so, try to find out what kind...
Chevrolet Repair: CAR WON'T START, dashboard lights, battery problem
dashboard lights, battery problem, charging system: You stated:m Battery in good condition. QUESTION: HOW did you determine that the battery is GOOD ?. Do a test for me with the clock. Turn the ignition to the ON position and set the clock to the proper time. Wait several hours and go back and see if...
Chevrolet Repair: CARBERATOR, sb chevy, electrical schematics
sb chevy, electrical schematics, vacuum problem: What mechanical work has been performed on the vehicle recently ?. As most problems that occur after a recent repair was made can be traced back to the area of where the repair was made. From your description it would appear that the SECONDARIES are not...
Chevrolet Repair: CATALATIC CONVERTER, chevy blazer, hello john
chevy blazer, hello john, best bet: Hello John, According to the law, a commercial mechanic is subject to a large fine for removing a converter....but in a lot of states, there is nothing to keep the owner from doing it himself. Some states, like California, I believe even the owner can be...
Chevrolet Repair: Cab Air Filter, chevrolet silverado, cab air
chevrolet silverado, cab air, dash area: Hi Edgar, It is located on the passenger side under the dash. There is a panel you need to remove first so you can see into the dash area. Then you need to locate the screw that holds the filter door on and remove it. Now you remove the filters and install...
Chevrolet Repair: Cadillac Engine Replacement, cadillac repair, auto mechanic
cadillac repair, auto mechanic, caddys: Hi John, I haven t worked on too many caddys but Lets start at the beginning. What are you missing for the engine to start? Spark or fuel!! You have fuel pressure? The check engine light comes on at key on engine off? Does the SECURITY light come and not flash....
Chevrolet Repair: Camaro drivability - loses power, o2 sensors, high mileage
o2 sensors, high mileage, 5th gear: You didnt specify but how many miles are on this car ? a couple of places I would look into is 1st if the car has high mileage you may want to have the catalytic converter checked, could have a blocked converter that would seem worse once the car is fully...
Chevrolet Repair: Camaro High Tickover, rochester carby, new rochester
rochester carby, new rochester, noice: Hi Ray, The choke fast idle step is what it sounds like, and you could probably just adjust it. First of all, is there a vacuum choke pulloff on it, and is it connected? And, doesn t the choke plate open all the way when it warms up? I have no idea what...
Chevrolet Repair: Camaro Power Seats, camaro power, camaro ss
camaro power, camaro ss, fuse box: Hi Denny, This question was found in the trash can for questions. Once it is there any of us can answer it. I am not the orginal expert you contacted, but an happy to help...if I can. This is a nice car. I have a 1994 Z28. The reason for the multiple...
Chevrolet Repair: Camaro Question, noise sound, source note
noise sound, source note, right at the time: Hi Jason... couple of things...check PCV to see if it is venting the block. if you have an air pump on that car remove the belt and see if noise is still there. could be in the control valve. what does the noise sound like before the pressure releases.......hope...
Chevrolet Repair: Camaro stalling out of gear, speed 3, camaro
speed 3, camaro, clutch: Hi Terry, I don t know what they could have done to make this happen to your car. I have no idea what to tell ya other than i would take it in to have it looked at. Problems like this could be something simple once you get to look at it! Let me know what...
Chevrolet Repair: Camero 95 LT1 5.7L automatic- Engine replacement, engine crane, head gasket
engine crane, head gasket, engine cold: Hi Rick, I am on vacation but have decided to browse the question trash can. I found your question there. I can answer a lot of these questions for you. I have a 94 Z-28. I am not the orginal person you asked. First of all, go to CARMAROZ28.COM...
Chevrolet Repair: Caprice hard to start when damp, throttle position sensor, sparkplug
throttle position sensor, sparkplug, wire harness: Hi Greg, Usually if the cap is cracked, and moisture is getting in it, the engine will backfire, because the spark will follow the wet crack to a wrong sparkplug.(not always) I would suspect moisture getting in one of the wire harness connectors, like the...
Chevrolet Repair: Car cuts off when switched into gear, cavalier rs, torque converter
cavalier rs, torque converter, car cuts: Hello Ed...Let s fix your car....The transmission in question is a 125c. The wire you see on the front of the transmission carries current to the lock-up solenoid. This solenoid energizes a circuit which engages a clutch in the torque converter. When these...
Chevrolet Repair: Car problems, empty gas tank, fuel pump relay
empty gas tank, fuel pump relay, pump fuel: 1.The fuel gage works when its cold then when the car warms up it goes to empty and the get gas indicator comes on; The in tank float may have been damaged during installation. The float has probably half filled with gas and floats in the beginning but as...
Chevrolet Repair: My Car Sputters when ever it rains or is humid out., chevy caviler, radiator leak
chevy caviler, radiator leak, injector cleaner: finicky car, hmm, could kick it in the rear bumper every morning. but sounds like wires or the igntion coils are getting wet. i know when i had a radiator leak it sprayed fluid on my coils and the car sputtered and stalled, also it still does when it rians...
Chevrolet Repair: Car does not start after the change of wires and sparks plugs, fuel pump relay, mechanic work
fuel pump relay, mechanic work, caviler: Hi Kiki, The fuel pump relay is just one possibility, and what it means, is, if the wire was knocked loose, it is no longer connected where it should be, and thus is not operating the system that it needs to operate. In the example of the fuel pump relay,...
Chevrolet Repair: Car stero intermittent sound, intermittent sound, chevy impala
intermittent sound, chevy impala, car stero: Hi David, this sounds like your radio is going bad. The only fix is to have a dealer (GM) order you a radio from the repair place that they use and install it in your car. They will then send yours back to the repair shop so they can fix it for the next person....
Chevrolet Repair: Car from storage, vacuum lines, plug holes
vacuum lines, plug holes, wd 40: Hi Bob, I would check the hoses, belts and vacuum lines for dryrot. I would spray WD-40 into the cylinders. If possible, drain the gas and fill with new stuff. Use a fuel line cleaner. Change the fuel filter. May experience varnish or build up...
Chevrolet Repair: Car want start, fuel pressure gage, chev malibu
fuel pressure gage, chev malibu, key cylinder: Hi Frank, the theft system will not make the engine stall out once it has started. I would look more at the fuel pump for your problem. This is a common problem. If you had a fuel pressure gage you could test for fuel pressure when it doesn t run. Hope...
Chevrolet Repair: Catalytic Converter issue, 2000 chevy cavalier, spark plug wire
2000 chevy cavalier, spark plug wire, chevy cavalier: QUESTION: HOW did you FIX the spark plug wire ?. Hopefully you installed a NEW plug wire and did NOT just FIX the old one which is a NO-NO on today s vehicles. Did you change the engine oil and filter after you fixed the plug wire ?. Because since the...
Chevrolet Repair: Catalytic Converter, battery booster, berrymans
battery booster, berrymans, turning the key: I don t recall saying anything about a short. I just wanted you to circulate some injector cleaner thru the fuel system. That is why you will need to cycle the key several times. And connect a good battery to it. Don t crank it with a battery booster/charger....
Chevrolet Repair: Catalytic converter & Engine perf. problems, engine perf, engine hesitation
engine perf, engine hesitation, muffler shop: Yes, any restriction(s) in the exhaust will cause problems. A competent muffler shop can test the system for excessive backpressure. Also, if the engine was not prepped properly, as in cam lubed, primed and proper cam break in procedure followed, the cam...
Chevrolet Repair: Cavalier AC problem, radiator fan, air circulation
radiator fan, air circulation, ac system: Hi John, It doesn t matter what type of car you have the ac should still be cold!! Not sure on what type of people your dealing with on this one, maybe they don t care or are just dumb on ac. Yes that fan better turn after about 30 seconds after you turn on...
Chevrolet Repair: Cavalier fast idle on start, vacum leaks, chevy cavalier
vacum leaks, chevy cavalier, vac line: Hi Jerry... could be several things.... check to see if you have a restricted air filter. vacum leaks, try cleaning the idle air control. using a good air intake cleaner. i would suspect a vac leak, make sure when you replaced the egr that you didn t knock...
Chevrolet Repair: Cavalier idling, 2000 chevy cavalier, water in the fuel
2000 chevy cavalier, water in the fuel, chevy cavalier: Without having access to the vehicle the possibilities are endless. Things you can try: 1. try a can of DRY GAS or similar product in the fuel tank every other fill-up of gas for the next 3 times just in case you got some water in the fuel tank. 2....
Chevrolet Repair: Cavalier steering clunk, home mechanic, intermediate shaft
home mechanic, intermediate shaft, steering wheel: Hi Victor, I don t know about the clunk, but I d bet you can fix it. One thing that I have seen cause a clunk is where the rack and pinion assembly bolts on to the under side of the car. There are some bushings, and if they wear out, it can move and clunk....
Chevrolet Repair: Cavalier valve noise, chevy cavalier, push rods
chevy cavalier, push rods, rocker arms: NO, They are hydraulc lifters and are NOT adjustable. You can try using a heavier oil such as 20/40. However, Your most likely cause is that the rocker arms, push rods and lifters are just plain worn out and require replacement. In some cases the oil builds...
Chevrolet Repair: Cehvy Blazer/wiper problem, chevy blazer, computer module
chevy blazer, computer module, torx: Hi Sue, Yes there is a wiper module that needs to be replaced. Yes your husband should beable to do this job. He will need a #20 torx screwdriver to remove and install the module. Module is a dealer item and cost around 60-70 dollars. Have a Great Day ...
Chevrolet Repair: Ceverolet AC, r 134a, liter engine
r 134a, liter engine, auto parts store: There are a couple of things this could be. First place I would start is to pull the switch out of the dash, check all the wiring and make sure there is no burnt or loose connections. The cycling switch and bad wiring are usually the two most common problems...
Chevrolet Repair: Cevy S10 2.2L slow start during cool down phase, engine cranks, flood mode
engine cranks, flood mode, coolant temp: I believe you have narrowed it down. When relieving the fuel pressure the injectors will not drip in to the cylinders. You stated that the engine does start better in clear flood mode and when relieving the pressure. The only way to know for sure is to...
Chevrolet Repair: CHEVY 400 TURBO, turbo 400, transfer case
turbo 400, transfer case, e mail: Hello Earl, Swapping that stuff isn t my strong area, but I think the same transfer case will bolt right up to both of them. I will give you a link to a forum where you can ask that question and it will be answered by multiple enthusiasts that do that stuff...
Chevrolet Repair: CHEVY EXPRESS VAN IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY, chevy owner, chevy express
chevy owner, chevy express, chevy van: Hi Sam, Sorry this is so late...I was out of town taking care of some parent plans. I haven t worked on an Express van, and am unfamiliar with two idler arms. But all the pickup idler arms I have replaced bolt directly to the frame. The K3500 trucks idler...
Chevrolet Repair: CHEVY PROBLEMS!!!!, fuel mileage, man in need
fuel mileage, man in need, 20 bucks: Hi Ryan, The first thing I would do is have the code checked,this could lead you in the right area to repair. The only other thing that comes to mind is the cat-con in the exhaust. If this gets plugged you will have very little power and low fuel mileage....
Chevrolet Repair: Changed Tranny,Speedometer Dont Work, mechanical speedometer, speedometer shop
mechanical speedometer, speedometer shop, chevy s10: Do you have a mechanical speedometer or a digital ?. Do you have a cable or a wire going to the transmission speedometer area ?. Look in the speedometer hole and tell me if there is a PLASTIC gear in there with numerous small teeth or is it a metal ring...
Chevrolet Repair: Changing Corsica dash light, haynes manual, dashboard light
haynes manual, dashboard light, fuel gauge: Hi again Bill, I don t work much on cars, so haven t worked on a Corsica. If you can t get behind the cluster, then it needs to be removed. I can t direct you on that, but I have never seen one that couldn t be taken out. A Haynes manual from a parts...
Chevrolet Repair: Changing low/high beam headlights, beam headlights, retaining ring
beam headlights, retaining ring, sealed beam: Hi Greg....what year,make model. is it seal beam or bulbs...if it is seal beam, you need to remove headlight bezel then the screws on the headlight ring remove the sealed beam unplug wires. install is the reverse...if it is a bulb...axcess for them is under...
Chevrolet Repair: Changing a tail light, chevy silverado, socket assembly
chevy silverado, socket assembly, headlamp switch: Hi David, You can do this repair in less than 10 minutes. Ensure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. Lower the end gate. Remove the 2 screws retaining the tail/turn signal lamp assembly to the body. Identify the bulb in need of replacement....
Chevrolet Repair: Changing the timing chain in a 5.2 litre Chev Diesel, timing chain, milage
timing chain, milage, backround: Hi This is not my site I just volunteer my time to help others, as for your question, if you are familiar with these types of repairs and or have a mechanical backround it should not be that difficult to do, it is a bit time consuming but fairly straight...
Chevrolet Repair: Charging system on 98 Chevy Silverado, chevy silverado, amp meter
chevy silverado, amp meter, charging system: Sounds like you have something that is draining the battery and this needs to be tested with an AMP METER. Maximum amperage draw when everything is off, Such as when you park the vehicle for the night is .50 amps (1/2 amp). Anything over 1 amp is to much....
Chevrolet Repair: Charging, battery terminals, charging system
battery terminals, charging system, lumina: Hello Joe...ok First let us check the battery. A fully charged battery should have 12.6 volts dc. Once you have the vehicle running, you should have a reading at the battery terminals of 13.8 to 14.2 volts dc. If you do not, we are going to assume your charging...
Chevrolet Repair: Check Engine Light Again!!!, chevy monte carlo, instrument cluster
chevy monte carlo, instrument cluster, 2003 chevy monte carlo: well unfortunately there is no fuse for the dam things. I wish there was too lol. if you insist on killing the light you have 3 options. put black tape over it lol. You could pull the instrument cluster out and pull the bulb out. or, if you are brave, you...
Chevrolet Repair: Check Engine Light, chevy suburban, pressure sensor
chevy suburban, pressure sensor, oil pressure: Vehicles have alot of sensors these days, I can name a few, but the vehicle will need a diagnostic run, before the mechanic changes the sensor. Sensors are not cheap. 1. 02 sensor 2. map sensor 3. tps sensor 4. oil pressure sensor 5. temperature sensor...
Chevrolet Repair: Check Engine light Car Stalling and Flooding, knock sensor, light car
knock sensor, light car, d price: Hello Jeffery, Couple of things on this one. The ECM (computer)was a common failure on this car and engine. I think this is your problem because it will run ok for a while then not ok. The other thing is the EGR valve. Disconnect it when it runs poorly and...
Chevrolet Repair: Check engine light code 77, upper intake manifold, high mileage
upper intake manifold, high mileage, egr valve: Hi Daryl, I have seen this before but have always had good luck just cleaning the passage for the EGR valve and this corrects the problem. If it is solenoid #3 maybe you should just replace the valve to be sure that it isn t the problem. Also be sure the passage...
Chevrolet Repair: Chev Astro 4.3L V6 Vin W CMFI Engine missfire, cmfi, runup
cmfi, runup, plug wires: Hi Marv... yes you can remove wires one at a time an see if you notice a change...if you pull one and engine does not miss that would be the bad one...check that wire or plug by switching with one of the others and see if miss moves to that cyl... if it does...
Chevrolet Repair: Chev Blazer, nutral, steering wheel
nutral, steering wheel, transfer case: Hello Richard, It really wouldn t make any difference which wire you interrupt with the switch, other than you will have some exposed connectors, but as long as you know what they are and don t accidentally short them to ground, all will be fine. Va...
Chevrolet Repair: Chev Celibrity wagon 1990, vacuum hose, vacuum system
vacuum hose, vacuum system, weird problem: Hi Larry, If the doors in your ac/heater are vacuum controlled, I can see where the sudden drop in vacuum could cause the doors to shift. That would also be assuming the heater or air conditioner was on at the time. If that is the case, the check valve...
Chevrolet Repair: Chev corsica turn signals, turn signal switch, hazard flasher
turn signal switch, hazard flasher, flaster: Your most likely suspect is the TURN SIGNAL FLASHER. NOT to be confused with the EMERGENCY/HAZARD FLASHER of which is a different flasher. The T/S flaster is usually located under the dash near the sterring column mounted in a little spring clip all by itself....
Chevrolet Repair: Chev S-10 1989 Pick Up 4X4, Four Wheel drive does not engage, pirate4x4, transaxle
pirate4x4, transaxle, troubleshooting guide: Check these out. One of them has a troubleshooting guide, as well as a description. http://www.4x4posi-lok.com/PDFs/troubleshootguide.pdf http://offroadltd.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ORL&Product_Code=PSL600 http://www.4x4posi-lok.com/...
Chevrolet Repair: Chev Starter 1979 350 V8, conversion van, chev
conversion van, chev, shims: Hello Jackson, The special starter bolts are speciffically for the starter, and the shoulder may be a little different, but you should have the correct bolts. On some engines, there is an additional bracket that attaches to one of the starter through bolts,...
Chevrolet Repair: Chev Tahoe stalling, fuel pressure gauge, chev tahoe
fuel pressure gauge, chev tahoe, rotten egg smell: Hi Denise, Sounds like you are doing a great job trying to isolate the problem. A dirty or loose wire connection could possibly cause both. Make sure the ground wire from the intake manifold to the firewall is intact, and tight. The egr valve sticking...
Chevrolet Repair: Chev Van Brakes, chev c30, brake warning light
chev c30, brake warning light, abs system: You most likely have a fault with the ABS CONTROLLER and or one of it s external electronic components. You will see this black plastic box mounted near the master cylinder. Chevy has had problems with this ABS system in it s early years from 87 thru about...
Chevrolet Repair: Chev Venture van Problem, spark plug wires, vacuum lines
spark plug wires, vacuum lines, venture van: The vehicle really needs to be driven by a reputable technician as the cause is in the FEEL of the problem. Possibilities are: 1. EGR malfunction. 2. Cracked spark plug. 3. Transmission shifting IN and OUT of overdrive. 4. Spark plug wires. 5. cracked/broken...
Chevrolet Repair: My Chev van 2001 often dose not start, fuel pressure gage, fuel pressure regulator
fuel pressure gage, fuel pressure regulator, fuel injection cleaner: Hello Steven, The first thing to check is the fuel pressure regulator. Remove the vacuum hose going to it and look for any sign of gas. If there is gas in the hose and coming out of the regulator, replace it. After you look at this let me know what you find....
Chevrolet Repair: Cheverolet 2003 Pinging Noise, oil pressure gauge, thrust bearing
oil pressure gauge, thrust bearing, compressor clutch: Hi Todd, First, remove the serpentine belt, and then start the truck without it, to see if it is something belt driven. A bent pulley, or a bad tensioner can knock like that. If it is still there, reinstall the belt, and then get either a mechanics stethescope,...
Chevrolet Repair: Cheverolet C1500 2WD Upper Control Arm Replacement, upper control arm, control arm bushing
upper control arm, control arm bushing, wheel alignment: This is from Autozone s web site: Before starting the procedure, identify and note the location of the alignment shims. They must be installed in their original locations in order to preserve current vehicle wheel alignment. Raise and support the front...
Chevrolet Repair: Cheverolet Suburban, fly wheel, chevy suburban
fly wheel, chevy suburban, varoom: check on how it lineing up with the flywheel, sound of clicking is it too much into the fly wheel, chek for a shim or thin metal piece to space it more away from the flywheel. not to much cause then it wont engage and start at all. too much in and click click...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevey S10 Pickup Instrument Pannel, obd ii, dash light
obd ii, dash light, program computers: Hi Pennie, Sounds like people are just taking your money without any answers. Not sure if I could work that way, charge you fro something I couldn t do/repair. Give me some more info Does the dash light up at all, any lights ...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet 454, winnebago brave, load tester
winnebago brave, load tester, amperage: Well Elmer those alternators were designed to have a very low output at an idle speed. Sometimes the battery will even power you accessories until the rpms are increased and the alternator increases its output.This is a normal condition for that year. First...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Timing chain tensioner, chevrolet cavalier z24, 1999 chevrolet cavalier z24
chevrolet cavalier z24, 1999 chevrolet cavalier z24, chevrolet cavalier: I can provide you with the pictures and the procedure to set this tensioner. However, You will need to contact me at: onlineautohelp@msn.com In order for me to provide you pictures and procedures to fix your problem. NOTE: This website...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet Dealer/LeSabre, damsel in distress, vacuum leak
damsel in distress, vacuum leak, vacuum line: Hello Carolanne, I would be tempted to tell them to put the old one back on, not charging for it since it was apparently not the problem, then check the EGR valve, which may be seating on some carbon, thus creating a big vacuum leak. Then when you deplete...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet differential, chevy dealer, rear differential
chevy dealer, rear differential, correct oil: Hi Joe, No regular problem with them...I have several at work. There are a couple possibilities. Occasionally, when the vehicles are loaded on transports at the factory, it seems there may be some competition concerning who can boom them down hardest. ...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet Electrical, amp fuse, buzzer system
amp fuse, buzzer system, driveing: Actually, the wires that go to the senders, even if shorted to ground, wouldn t blow a fuse, since grounding them is what the sender does. Look in the owners manual, in the fuse section, and see what all is powered by the same fuse. Chances are it will be...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet g20 van sitting in storage 2 years..., chevrolet g20, fuel filter
chevrolet g20, fuel filter, g20 van: Hi Sam, I would expect that the fuel filter may well be the problem. Lots of condensation can happen in the tank in two years, and depending on how full of fuel the tank was, there could be a little or a lot of fuel varnish formed, and that is probably what...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet K1500 gage cluster failure, gm dealer, chevrolet k1500
gm dealer, chevrolet k1500, two different ways: It needs to be done by the dealer because the cluster needs to be programmed two different ways. The first is with the techline computer to download the actual data for the cluster. The second is to set the cluster up with the tech 2 to input correct mileage...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet S10 Tahoe fuse location., oil pressure sending unit, chevrolet s10
oil pressure sending unit, chevrolet s10, fuse block: Hi Nick, That sender is also a switch for the fuel pump, and supplies power to the fuel pump whenever oil pressure is above 4 PSI. I believe you are correct in thinking you might have blown a fuse. On regular pickups there was a fuse holder speciffically...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet Silverado xtra cab, chevrolet silverado, good day mate
chevrolet silverado, good day mate, petrol engine: ok the abs light is and should be on showing that the brakes are working and armed for a lack of better wording. as for the engine light you should get that checked out , as it tells the mechanic about engine codes, these codes specifically tell what is...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevrolet Tahoe front end noise, wah wah wah, customer arbitration
wah wah wah, customer arbitration, paperwork trail: Hello Terence, Sounds like he is feeding you just enough to get you out the door. Insist that he let you drive a different one from the lot, and show you these characteristic noises. Bent driveshaft?? Noise in the front wheel area? Sounds like someone...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy 2000 Silverado 1500 4.3 V6, fuel pressure regulator, spark plug wires
fuel pressure regulator, spark plug wires, vacuum leak: Hi Kevin, Sounds like surging. Sounds like EGR issue. If you don t have a service light on, you may have a problem at the valve. You may also have a vacuum leak. Does this clear up when the truck warms up? Can you get a vacuum guage and do...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy 2001 Impala, vacuum leak, computer resets
vacuum leak, computer resets, oxygen sensor: Hello Maureen, I don t live where any inspection is needed, so I don t know what they are even looking for. It would seem to me that if the car started itself, the battery should not have been a problem, but I just don t know what they are checking. There...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy 2500hd 4x4 2002, chevy 2500hd, wheel seal
chevy 2500hd, wheel seal, hi aaron: Hi Aaron, The only thing I can think of is the seal is installed incorrectly. The seal looks like it can be installed either way but you need to be sure that the lip is pointing torward the oil your trying to keep in, that would be to the outside of the truck...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy 350 dies when shifting from park, air control valve, throttle positioning sensor
air control valve, throttle positioning sensor, chevy 350: Is the check engine light on? If yes, what are the codes? Take the readings from your idle air control valve or the throttle positioning sensor using an ohm meter and compare them to the readings that should be available at your college on computer....
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy 89' Corsica 2.8L [172 cubes] FWD, chevy corsica, 69 roadrunner
chevy corsica, 69 roadrunner, dana corp: My experience with the 2.8L is; It s not worth the attempt, way weak bottom end, poor design, lousy oiling! when I sold engine kits for a Dana Corp. auto warehouse, we NEVER had a good crank core out of any 2.8L engine!!! If it s legal in your area, the 3.8...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Alternator & AC Compressor, chevy k1500, compressor clutch
chevy k1500, compressor clutch, ac compressor: Hello Ryan, I would expect the compressor to not run. I would unhook the wires from the compressor clutch if it did run. I would also recommend at least sucking a vacuum on the system, but wonder why you don t charge it, since it is supposed to work on defrost...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Astro AWD hub bearing, chevy astro awd, chevy astro
chevy astro awd, chevy astro, chrysler daimler: Hi John, If the extended warranty covers engine and driveline, then it should be covered, four wheel drive or not. The warranty was for that vehicle, and the vin number tells that it is four wheel drive. So hold to your guns, and get it paid for. It sounds...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Astro MPG, chevy astro van, chevy astro
chevy astro van, chevy astro, gas mileage: Hi Kirk, I had 2 Astro vans and they both did the same mileage your getting. The only thing to check is the thermostat to make sure it is not opening too soon (cold). Other than that Your doing pretty good. I now have a Jeep liberty that gets 16 at best on...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Astro Van 1995, chevy astro van, chevy astro
chevy astro van, chevy astro, dash light: Hi Kim, remove the screws that hold in the bezel around the cluster and remove the bezel. now you should beable to remove the screws that hold the cluster in, remove them and the cluster. now you can replace the bulbs that light up the gauges. you might want...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Astro Van Idles, but loses all power when I try to drive it, chevy astro van, chevy astro
chevy astro van, chevy astro, negative cable: Hi garret... sounds like alt is not working..try charging the battery....check to see if you have 14 volts at the battery when running. or disconnect the battery while running, if truck quits then alt is not working...regulator could be stuck from sitting...replace...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Astro, chevy astro, dash pad
chevy astro, dash pad, face plate: Hello John....i have three answers that might help your situation. I have had the fun experience of up-grading a stereo system on one of these vehicles. One model dash pad has a grille for the speaker which requires that you remove two screws and pull up the...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Blazer 03, chevy blazer, high tech computer
chevy blazer, high tech computer, obd ii: Hi Glenn, Since 1996, all cars went to OBD-II. That is a high-tech computer system that doesn t work the old way. That is good and bad. Good news is you can communicate with the car more now. You don t get a wild code and try to pinpoint why. You...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Blazer 1989, chevy blazer, gas fires
chevy blazer, gas fires, plug wires: Hello Manolo, First thing to check for is spark, then fuel. To help much, I also need to know if it has a carburetor, or is fuel injected. If there is no good spark at the plug wires, then check the ignition fuse, and if power is getting to the coil. If...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Blazer 2000 Loud Noice, chevy blazer, warranty policy
chevy blazer, warranty policy, rear wheel drive: Hi Josh, The part that caused this is the transfer case switch. It didn t engage the front front haftshaft all the way and caused the shift sleeve and gear to get damaged. To repair this you need a ....New transfer case switch, new shift sleeve and the gear...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Blazer 4X4 problem, chevy blazer, linear device
chevy blazer, linear device, chevytalk: Hi Tim, 99 is a little newer than any I have had to work on, sp there may be some differences I don t know about. But on the ones I am familiar with, there is an actuator on the front axle that used to give a lot of that type problem. It is a thermal linear...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Blazer code, chevy blazer, autohelp
chevy blazer, autohelp, air injection: Unfortunately I do not have a service manual that has this particular code in any of them. You will need to find a book that lists the code and the diagnostic procedures for fixing the problem. Extremly sorry that I could not help you on this one. ...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Blazer oil cooler hose, chevy blazer, 2000 chevy blazer
chevy blazer, 2000 chevy blazer, oil cooler: Hello Aaron, Special tools, which are sometimes just regular wrenches heated and bent to fit, are often necessities for some of the close fitting parts. Swivel sockets on long extensions also help get into those places, although lifting the engine slightly...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Blazer stalling out, fuel filter replacement, chevy blazer
fuel filter replacement, chevy blazer, offramp: Hello Chris, I d do a couple cheap things first. One is clean the idle air control valve. Usually it can be done without removing it from the throttle body, but removing it is no problem. Just use some spray carb/PCV valve cleaner. The other thing I would...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Blazer stalling out, fuel filter replacement, chevy blazer
fuel filter replacement, chevy blazer, offramp: 2 things that jump out at me as a possible cause of your problem is indeed the fuel pump but I would also look into replacing the ignition module, this was a very long and involved question and I wish I was able to see this vehicle in person, diagnosing this...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Blazer starting problems, oil pressure switch, fuel pressure regulator
oil pressure switch, fuel pressure regulator, chevy blazer: Hello Robert, The ECM operates the fuel pump relay for three seconds or so when the key is turned to run. Then, as long as the ecm is recieving a signal from the crank sensor that the engine is cranking over, it will continue to operate the fuel pump relay....
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy brake problem, rear shoes, rear drums
rear shoes, rear drums, car person: Hello Brandon, The rear shoes are self adjusting, to take up the slack as wear causes extra space. Your self adjusters may be rusted, and not moving. I would remove the rear drums and check them. The hissing is the power booster, and if the rear self adjusters...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy C-1500 350, throttle position sensor, chevy c
throttle position sensor, chevy c, scanner service: Hi Rich, 11 is just a little less than I like...I like 13, but it should run better than that on 11. I have seen them idle fine on 7, and stumble, but you could drive it. But i don t think the fuel pressure is your problem. You say you rebuilt the throttle...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy A/C - No Air Through Front Vents, ash tray, stepper motor
ash tray, stepper motor, proper position: Hello Rudy, There is a little stepper motor behind the middle of the dash, like where the ash tray is. It operates that flow control door. Try unplugging it, and reconnecting it. Sometimes the motor is bad, sometimes the part that turns the door is stripped....
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy A/C--Heater Problem, chevy silverado, digital switch
chevy silverado, digital switch, cool air: Your problem is most likely within the A/C-Heater programer module and or the damper door control motor. you will need a factory service manual in order to perform the diagnostics in order to determine which component is at fault. Simply guessing and replacing...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy C50 Med. Dutie 1970 Water Truck, chevy c50, local junk yards
chevy c50, local junk yards, truck salvage: Hello Karen, That is a slave cylinder for power assist steering. It would be called the socket on the end of the cylinder rod, and connects to a ball on the tierod. A truck salvage yard would be the place to look. I am in Oklahoma, and there are two...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Camero 1996, chevy camero, brake light switch
chevy camero, brake light switch, lamp switch: Hi Kimberly... have him check the brake light switch and see if it is mounted properly. if it s not it will move when you push the pedal. it has to be mounted so that when the pedal is pushed the switch comes all the way out. also check to be sure you have...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Caprice 88, chevy caprice, chevrolet caprice
chevy caprice, chevrolet caprice, combustion chambers: Well...The ticking noise is probably a condition called pinging (detonation, knocking), which can be fatal to the engine. Many computer vehicles have a knock sensor, in which retards the timing when pinging exsist,to basic timing or less, therefore loss...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Caprice ignition, gear shift stuck, chevy caprice classic, 1996 chevy caprice classic
chevy caprice classic, 1996 chevy caprice classic, chevy caprice: Hi Ken, On many cars today, the steering wheel has an antitheft device in the column. You are supposed to grab the steering wheel and turn it hard to one side or the other, as you turn the key. This is supposed to make a thief not be able to steer the...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy - Carb Problem, port fuel injection, flapper valve
port fuel injection, flapper valve, fuel evaporation: Hi Mik, When that car was brand new, it ran fine in 100 degree ambient temperature. I think I would work on what is making it run so hot under the hood. Airflow AND coolant flow through the radiator are a must. Those tubes get restricted with mineral deposits...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Cavalier 1996 Automatic Transmission Problem, automatic transmission problem, neutral safety switch
automatic transmission problem, neutral safety switch, chevy cavalier: Hello Tony...Your transmission can be either a 3 or 4 speed ,but this is what we will do. Have some one sit in the car. You will open the hood and stand over the fender on the driver s side. Look straight down and you will see where the cable attaches to the...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Cavalier 1998, chevy cavalier, steering wheel
chevy cavalier, steering wheel, metal surface: Which part of the horn? The horn itself or the steering wheel part? If it is the horn itself, a bolt is usually holding the horn to the body, and a single wire should be plugged into it. Remember to reattach the horn to a metal surface as it will need to...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Cavalier doest start, chevy cavalier, bad hope
chevy cavalier, bad hope, restraunt: Hi Ravi, There are two things here that might be the problem. First the battery connects or battery inself. The other is the ignition switch. If the headlights works then I would have to say the ignition switch is bad. Hope this helps Have a Nice Day...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Cavalier EGR valve, chevy cavalier, egr valve
chevy cavalier, egr valve, vacuum tube: You could remove the valve and block the esxhaust passage and the passage going into the engine. But if you are going to go through that much trouble why don t you just install a valve from your local parts store. It is also illegal to disable and emissions...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Cavalier Stalling, chevy cavalier, lot of water
chevy cavalier, lot of water, pcm: Hello Jose, I don t know the answer to this one but the first thing I would do is check the PCM. It is located in the right front of the car. In front of the right wheel and gets a lot of water on it. This can mess these up over time. Let me know what you...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Celebrity Cooling Fan Sensor Location, coolant temp, chevy celebrity
coolant temp, chevy celebrity, coolant leak: Hi Ron, First of all this fan doesn t come on until the coolant temp is around 230 degress. The sensor is the same sensor the computer uses for engine temp. The computer turns the fan relay on to make the fan work. This sensor is near the thermostat housing....
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Celebrity Engine Problem, coolant temperature sensor, chevy celebrity
coolant temperature sensor, chevy celebrity, spedometer: Hi Dan, Plain and simple....replace the ECM and the car will run GREAT. You will need to relearn the idle after replacing the ECM. Do this by running the car in drive for 10 minutes with the parking brake on. After 10 minutes turn off the engine for 1 minute...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Celebrity will not start when Hot, chevy celebrity, dead battery
chevy celebrity, dead battery, battery voltage: Hello Larry, If the starter is old, it could be heat soaking. Starter and solenoid replacement may be needed. But first make sure 12 volts is getting to the small terminal on the solenoid when the switch is turned to start. You could jump battery voltage...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Corsica locked in park 1988, chevy corsica, chevytalk
chevy corsica, chevytalk, shift lock: Hello Put, I haven t worked on a Corsica, but look in the owners manual. They almost always show you how to overide that shift lock if needed. And go to the following site, and do a search. You can even ask the question, and it will be seen by hundreds of...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Corsica, poor fuel economy, chevy corsica
poor fuel economy, chevy corsica, 1993 chevy corsica: I would probably rule out the injectors . If they were bad it would not have gone away, how many miles are on this car and you did not tell me what engine is in the car but I will try and make an educated guess, depending on the engine in your car the 1st...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Cylinder Dead Miss, fuel pressure regulator, chevy z71
fuel pressure regulator, chevy z71, chevrolet dealership: Hi Jon, Not much info there, but that price seems rediculously high for a pressure regulator, even installed. I don t think that is it anyway. Did he check the pressure? I would check the pressure first, and if it is ok, I would swap some injectors to see...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy cavalier 97 problems, chevy cavalier, front wheel drive
chevy cavalier, front wheel drive, ball bearing: Hi John, I believe that is front wheel drive, correct? If so, and the noise is from the rear wheel, you should be able to change it yourself without a lot of problem. But the front bearings, on front wheel drive, are something you probably don t want to...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy conversion van trans shifts hard, chevy conversion van, lazy release
chevy conversion van, lazy release, trans fluid: Hi Steve, Transmissions take longer to heat up than motors. Sometimes a good 10 or 20 minutes of hard driving. Did this happen when the median was hit or prior? Is the pan dented? How hard was the hit? A van should take a little abuse from a median....
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy diesel 6.2 stumbling, chevy diesel, chevy blazer
chevy diesel, chevy blazer, diesel engine: Change the fuel filter first. Then there is a way to isolate which cylinder, and that is cracking the retaining nut of each injector, one at a time. That is messy, and can be kinda hard, but when you find one that doesn t make as much difference as the others,...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy fuel system, chevy truck, fuel rail
chevy truck, fuel rail, fuel inj: Hi David. yes you can flush...remove line at fuel rail. remove at sending unit take out fuel filter. blow out lines.install new filter.and reinstall. change filter often till fuel runs clean...use a good fuel inj cleaner for the next few tanks of fue...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy G20 van radiator removal, chevy g20 van, torx socket
chevy g20 van, torx socket, torx bit: Hi Warren, I am not sure what you mean by ridges . Usually they are 10mm, or 1/2 sockets. If you have an usuaual one, it could be a Torx bit, reverse Torx, or a Hex bit. Torx looks like a star in the center. Reverse Torx looks like the Torx socket...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Geo Prizm 1998 serpentine belt, geo prizm, serpentine belt
geo prizm, serpentine belt, hex: Hi Henry, Look for the hex fitting on the belt adjuster, this is near the part that looks like a shock. Put a wrench on this part and release the tension. Now remove the belt and install the new one. You will have to put some as* behind the wrench to move...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy hard starting when hot, starter solenoid, wire connections
starter solenoid, wire connections, loose wire: Hello Robert, Not gonna be ignition...that would keep it from starting, but wouldn t keep it from cranking. I suspect the starter solenoid, but that is just a guess. First thing to do is see if battery voltage is getting to it when you turn the key to start....
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Impala 2000 with passlock 2, passlock 2, gm passlock
passlock 2, gm passlock, chevy impala: Unfortunately your FRIEND who ALTERED the radio installation system procedure activated the anti-theft system. Some friend. Yes there is a way to by-pass and disable the anti-theft system but it is illegal and immoral for me to provide you with this information....
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy will not idle, chevy caprice classic, chevy caprice
chevy caprice classic, chevy caprice, 1985 chevy caprice classic: Hi Antiwan.... i take it this is carb engine...see if choke is closed on cold start. if not close it. when it starts it should bump to fast idle, via fast idle solonid. if it doesn t check for power at the solonid.if no power repair circut. if power solonid...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy impala1996, chevy impala, radiator fan
chevy impala, radiator fan, fan works: The second fan only comes on when the engine reaches a higher temperature. The only way you can verify operation is to disconnect the primary fan and let the engine idle until it reaches a around 220 to 230 degrees. The fan should kick on by then or before...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy K2500 suburban 454 engine wont start, spark plug wires, chevy suburban
spark plug wires, chevy suburban, battery connection: Hi Bill... if it was ok before the starter was replaced...check to see if the wires at large terminal on the starter are making a good connection. (nut tight) should have the battery connection and as many as 3 wires going to that terminal. trigger wire 1...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy LT1 Squealing, metal flake, exhaust valve
metal flake, exhaust valve, squeals: ok, got to think a minute. LT1....is the distributor on the front of the engine under the water pump? if it is, you most likely have a bad distributor. the reason for the cherry manifolds is the timing is off. the exhaust valve is opening up during the firing...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy LT1, temp guage, metal flake
temp guage, metal flake, fuel mixture: Hi JP, I will explain what I think is happening and why. The pinging up hills is pre-ignition (spark knock). That is when the gas in the cylinder fires off without the spark plug. It is caused by the engine being too hot. The power loss is because...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Lt1 350 in Iroc-Z, iroc z, replacement bolt
iroc z, replacement bolt, flex plate: ok, if the LT4 parts are the replacement, use them. they are heavy duty, and like i said, get the right shims. now for the brace. you will have to get the parts department to show you an exploded view of the starter setup. you may be missing something there...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Lumina Blend Door Actuator, chevy lumina, 1993 chevy lumina
chevy lumina, 1993 chevy lumina, heater core: Go under the hood and look for a softball size black ball with two vaccuum lines attached to it. Make sure these lines have not been disconnected or broken and that they have vacuum. Your door actuator is operated by this vacuum and is located either on the...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Malibu Cutting Off, chevy malibu, sensitive sensor
chevy malibu, sensitive sensor, vapor lock: vapor lock is very doubtful. What you have is a temperature sensitive sensor or realy somewhere in the electronics. You need to determine when the fault occurs, if you are losing ignition to the spark plugs, fuel from the fuel pump or ignition to the injectors...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Malibu fuel system, fuel pressure regulator, chevy malibu
fuel pressure regulator, chevy malibu, fuel mileage: Hi Robert, The first thing I would do is check your fuel pressure, (41 to 47 psi). If the pressure is good then the pump is ok. If the pressure drops off fast after turning off the key then you have a bad pump or fuel pressure regulator. With bad mpg I would...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy motor mount, chevy cavalier, chevy motor
chevy cavalier, chevy motor, 2x4: Not really hard. However, you may need to support the motor with a 2x4 and jack when removing the mount. Any good parts store should be able to inform you on how to replace it. There are also books they sell at the parts stores that should explain in detail...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Nova ignition difficult to start, chevy nova, chiltons repair
chevy nova, chiltons repair, new spark: Well Andrew I am sorry to hear of your loss. That is actually a normal problem and isn t a bad one. Most old carburetors do that. What happens is as the car sits the fuel drains out of the carb and by tapping the throttle your just filling the carb up with...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy P/U overheating, time ron, descaler
time ron, descaler, cold spots: It s very possible that the radiator could be clogged. Feel for cold spots when the system is warm. Also try flushing out the radiator externally. It can become clogged with dirt/dust between the condenser and the radiator. You can try flushing the system...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Prizm LSI 2000 gurgling noise, chevy prizm, compressor belt
chevy prizm, compressor belt, condensation: Sounds like the compressor, or a loose compressor belt. If it is a little while after the a/c is started, it could be liquid in the evaporator housing, due to condensation. The condensation drain might be plugged, allowing it to collect in there. Va...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy pickup radio/antenna, chevy silverado, antenna cable
chevy silverado, antenna cable, radio antenna: well once the antenna is disconnected connect the old cable to the nes cable somehow, and pull it thorugh. hopefully that works or if your unsure of it wrap a thin but strong wire or cord to the end and pull it through, then attach the new cable and pull it...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy S-10 Blazer 4.3L Engine Rebuild, blazer, paperback book
blazer, paperback book, chevy: What you really need is the manufacturers service manual for your particular vehicle. Look on Ebay for the book that someone may have and are selling it. NOTE: you do NOT want to purchase the GENERIC CD version of the actual paperback book as the CD...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy S-10 Blazer, throttle body injection, oxygen sensor
throttle body injection, oxygen sensor, faulty sensor: Hi Ryan, I am thinking that rather than starving for fuel, it is flooding. When the engine is cold, many of the sensor inputs are not used, and the injectors use a default setting, with the throttle plate only changing air flow. It is possible one of your...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy S-10 blinkers/flasher, google search, ash tray
google search, ash tray, circuit breakers: Hello Rick, Right off, I will tell you that the wiper problem is a well known problem, called a cold solder joint on the wiper module board. it may be covered by a long term recall/campaign, but at any rate, is very easy to repair. Do a Google search on GM...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy S 10 grinding, chevy s10, hi chris
chevy s10, hi chris, transfer case: Hi Chris, check to see that there is delay in the shift motor for the 4x4...does it do that in 4 wheel hi or low... disconnect the plug for the shift motor on the transfer case and see if it still does it. if it does not check the 4x4 module and see if it...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy S-10 pickup electrical, dashboard lights, mounting bolt
dashboard lights, mounting bolt, fuel gauge: Hello Brad, Boy this one takes me back in time,LOL. I think your problem is a loose ground wire located at the dash mounting bolt. This bolt is a 10mm socket head and is located on the lower corner of the dash near the door opening. Follow the dash down and...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy S-10, oil pressure switch, engine cranks
oil pressure switch, engine cranks, fuel pump relay: Hello Zach, The fuel pump should run when the ignition switch is first turned on, and continue to run as long as there is a crank signal. There is another system that powers the fuel pump also. It is an oil pressure switch, located beside the distributor....
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy S10 Blazer starting problems., chevy s10 blazer, fuel pressure regulator
chevy s10 blazer, fuel pressure regulator, s10 blazer: Hi Sonya, Well, the pump will just cut off, or start but run poorly. The fact that it will run after starting fluid, I don t suspect the pump yet. If you suspect the EVAP system, try loosening the gas cap first. That may vent you enough to run. ...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy S10 Pickup starting trouble, chevy s10 pickup, spark plug wires
chevy s10 pickup, spark plug wires, s10 pickup: Before we can go into any great deal of diagnostic work, You FIRST need to determine if your problem is electrical or fuel related. Put an external fuel pump pressure gage in the fuel line and see what pressures you have. Also have a helper try and start the...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy S10, bosch wiper blades, bosch spark plugs
bosch wiper blades, bosch spark plugs, automatic transmission fluid: Hi Chris, It was Amsoil, not Amsol. This should take you to where you build your vehicle page. http://www.amsoil.com/scripts/runisa.dll?amsoiloaf:index 1995 CHEVROLET TRUCKS S10 PICKUP 4.3L 6-cyl VIN Code W BOSCH SPARK PLUGS All submodels ...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Silverado 01-Braking issue, chevy silverado, anchor pin
chevy silverado, anchor pin, vacuum booster: Hello Mike, Here is a guess. If one of the rear shoes, upon release of the brakes, does not go all the way released with the end of the shoe settling back against the backing plate anchor pin. Like maybe it is catching or sticking a little. Then it slips...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Silverado Catalytic Converter Problems, chevy silverado, catalytic converter problems
chevy silverado, catalytic converter problems, catalytic converters: Hi Kyle, Catalytic Converters don t just become blocked. If it is truely getting blocked, there is a serious engine problem causing extremely rich exhaust, which can melt the converter internally, and plug it. If that is happening, you should have been wondering...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Small Block Starter, chevy small block, purple wire
chevy small block, purple wire, t touch: Hi John, put all the red color wires on the top post and put the purple wire on the small post that is torward the engine block. No wires on the small outside post and don t touch the lower large post where the wire goes inside the starter motor. This...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Sub Fuel pump, chevy suburban, 1999 chevy suburban
chevy suburban, 1999 chevy suburban, tank fuel: Hmmm....... Theres a lot of different avenues to take. 1) Replace the fuel pump yourself by disconnecting the battery and supporting the fuel tank with a 2x4 and a jack, remove the support straps, lower the tank taking care not to damage the lines. The...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Suburban issues, brake light switch, gas gauge
brake light switch, gas gauge, electromagnetic interference: Hi Joe, No brake lights? Do you have blinkers? Do the hazard lights blink in the back? If you have these lights, but no brake lights, and the brake light switch has been changed, then I have to meantion that a circuit pathway goes through the headlight...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy s-10 stalls when not moving, voltage meter, preasure
voltage meter, preasure, belt tensioner: Hello Ronald, i would check the condition of the belt, and belt tensioner if it has one. Make sure the belt is tight enough and is turning the alternator. If the belt is in good shape, and tight enough, I would think about speeding up the idle. Next would...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy s10 1997 v6, chevy s10, alternator
chevy s10, alternator, mechanic: Hi B, You can make a copy of the wiring diagram, or any part of the service manual at the public library, refference section, but I think you just have a loose or dirty connection. The ground wire from the engine to the firewall is very important, so make...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy s10 95 4 cyl, chevy s10, fan clutch
chevy s10, fan clutch, core support: Hello Debra, I tried to answer yesterday, but the site wouldn t accept it.I recommend you have a couple body shops look at it if possible, and give a free estimate. They will actually give a printout of what they think needs replaced. Then you decide what...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy speedometer/odomemter, chevy caprice classic, chevy caprice
chevy caprice classic, chevy caprice, 1991 chevy caprice classic: Hi Chuck, I can t remember how this speedo works, cable or electronic. If there is a cable then I would start there. Some cars used a transducer to work the cruise control and I don t know what year they stopped. Look under the hood and if there is a unit...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy starter, chevy starter, gmc blazer
chevy starter, gmc blazer, dremmel: Hi Trent, The only thing you need is a GM starter shim kit. They are available at just about any parts store. probably the reason your mechanic doesn t know about them is he is either very young, or just hasn t run across one that needed them. Your normal...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Not starting, throttle position sensor, gas line antifreeze
throttle position sensor, gas line antifreeze, crank sensor: First try disconnecting the throttle position sensor. The engine will run without it, but not as well. But if it is shorted, it could be sending a clear flood signal to the ecm. Running without it will set a code, and turn the light on, but it should clear...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Tahoe Antanna Replacement, chevy tahoe, chevrolet tahoe
chevy tahoe, chevrolet tahoe, radio antenna: Hi RT, On the older trucks, the part of the radio that the ant cable plugs into is mounted just to the right, and slightly above the gas pedal, not up in the dash. Just keep after it. You can do it. Or go to the following site, and go to the audio section,...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Tahoe Starter issues, chevy tahoe, dash lights
chevy tahoe, dash lights, gas tank: Fuel pump test: 1. Get yourself a helper. 2. remove the gas cap. 3. have one person listen in the gas tank at the gas cap opening. 4. have the other person turn the ignition switch to the ON position ONLY so as the dash lights come on. Do NOT attempt...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Tahoe, chevy tahoe, kind stranger
chevy tahoe, kind stranger, pressure tester: Hello Edgar, It could very well be the fuel pump, or the filter. The pump is inside the tank, and requires removal of the tank to change it. I would not do that without some more tests, because if it isn t the pump, that is an awlful lot of work for nothing....
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Trailblazer AC blower control module, chevy trailblazer, automatic climate control
chevy trailblazer, automatic climate control, rockauto: Hi Pavel, The only part that has gone bad on these trucks is the resisitor. I would have to say the new is bad too, be sure to check the terminals in the connector for the resistor. I have seen them melt in the connector, they sell a new connector if this...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Transmissions, chevy malibu, gm transmission
chevy malibu, gm transmission, engine id: well each trany is differnet but if your going for a new engine id go with the new tranny as well. but if your after a used engine id keep the orginal and refurbish it, replace seals and filters and clean it. but as for what you want to do is up to you, life...
Chevrolet Repair: Chevy Truck Air Vents, chevy trucks, chevy truck
chevy trucks, chevy truck, voltage supply: The next time it stops working make sure that it has battery voltage to the voltage supply wire and that the ground wire is also tight. without actually performing the tests myself, I don t recall ever coming across any Chevy trucks with this fault. ...