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| jeep grand cherokee | 6/23/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have a Jeep GCh 2001 6 Cyl engine. Few weeks ago it started to suddenly light on the ABS and Brake ...
A: Gustovo, the first thing you need to do is have the system scanned with a DRB 3 scan tool. This tool ...
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| Starter - Solenoid | 6/4/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: 2000 Lincoln LS, Batter works good, Headlights dont dim, when I turn the key, it sometimes clicks ...
A: Matt, hard to tell what the problem is without voltage testing. If the headlights don't dim, then ...
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| coil and plug wires | 6/3/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Donald. I want to check my plug wires with a volt/ohm meter. What is the procedure and what ohmage ...
A: Darryl, I do not have a specification for you. Measure the shortest one first then the others by ...
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| Radiator fan does not work | 6/3/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0 engine I can run the AC while idling until the engine gets hot ...
A: Jim, the relay is controlled by the PCM, powertrain control module. If you jumper the Dark Blue/Pink ...
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| 2004 Chevy Trailblazer instrument panel cluster issues | 6/1/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Mr. Link, My 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 V6 is experiencing some instrument panel cluster ...
A: George, before condemning any module you should always check all power and ground feeds, and make ...
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| Fuel pump/pw won't work | 5/31/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have a 1997 Buick Lesabre 3.8 and when you turn the ignition on, I have no power to the fuel pump ...
A: Bert, there are no fusible links that would cause this problem. This sounds like either a pass-key ...
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| voltage regulator | 5/30/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have a 2001 Ford Windstar. Everything works fine while it's running, but the battery dies ...
A: David, three things could be causing this problem, the battery, the charging system, and a parasitic ...
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| 2000 dodge ram cd player | 5/29/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Donald, I have a 2000 dodge ram and a factory cd player. It will play a cd from the store, but when ...
A: Tim, more than likely the formatting of the CD is incompatible with the player. Check your owners ...
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| The envoy- Again | 5/29/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: The light is on when weturn on the vehicle for the theft lock then turns on for breif as we try to ...
A: Sorry Theresa, I do not know of any way to bypass the system. The passlock module is part of the ...
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| 86 trans am headlights | 5/28/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have an 86 trans am. The only problem i cant figure out is the headlights. When they are turned on ...
A: Sorry Chris, I do not have a wiring diagram for your vehicle. I have found wiring diagrams for 87 ...
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| Check Engine Light | 5/28/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Can mud on the underside of your car cause the check engine light to come on? I recently had my car ...
A: Sheene, I have learned over time, that anything is possible in this business. If the mud were to get ...
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| The envoy- Again | 5/27/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: The light is on when weturn on the vehicle for the theft lock then turns on for breif as we try to ...
A: Theresa, there is no test for the ECM that will verify it is good or bad. You have to make sure ...
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| ignition switch | 5/27/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: '95 Camaro ig sw repeatededly replaced due to failure w/ burn marks. A shop said voltage loss at a ...
A: Bill, the red wire is the feed wire from the battery. It is the one that has the fusible link ...
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| My envoy | 5/27/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Got us baffled. We sent it to the dealership for the passlock because that is all we could think ...
A: Theresa, I don't understand what you are asking when you state that your husband was checking the ...
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| My envoy | 5/26/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Got us baffled. We sent it to the dealership for the passlock because that is all we could think ...
A: These new vehicles are very similar to the older ones, so his experience should come in handy. ...
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| ignition switch | 5/26/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: '95 Camaro ig sw repeatededly replaced due to failure w/ burn marks. A shop said voltage loss at a ...
A: Bill, If any wire gets to the point that it is hot to the touch, there indeed is a problem. This ...
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| 2004 Chevy Aveo LS electrical problem | 5/26/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I am having a problem with a 2004 Chevy Aveo LS. The passenger side tail light and parking light ...
A: Tony, Anytime a fuse blows as you describe, it is known as a short circuit. Basically a wire or ...
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| My envoy | 5/26/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Got us baffled. We sent it to the dealership for the passlock because that is all we could think ...
A: Theresa, any time I hear no start with a Vortec motor, I think fuel pressure! This engine needs at ...
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| ford anti theft system | 5/25/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: i have a 2000 ford mustang that shut off going down the road the other day, and the theft light ...
A: Brandon, If you are desperate to get it going, give it a try. The transceiver does not need to be ...
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| Theft system | 5/25/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have my my 99 Chevy Malibu for 7 years now, the problem just started a year ago,elvery now and ...
A: Diane, it sounds like you do indeed have a problem with the GM anti theft system. This particular ...
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| bad door switch | 5/23/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with a v-8 engine, I had problems with my interior ...
A: Tom, I wish I had a simple answer for you. If you just disconnect the door module which includes the ...
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| grand caravan door problem | 5/22/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I Have a 2002 dodge G caravan, 3.3 liter v6. To open The pass. side power door, it only works from ...
A: John, The sliding door system on your vehicle is integrated into the computer network, making it ...
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| Windows, wipers won't work! | 5/22/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Donald, I have a 1994 Honda Civic del Sol that was running fine until we got about 8 inches of rain ...
A: Christina, The wiper switch, integrated control unit, power window control unit and the power window ...
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| chev avalanche | 5/20/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Ihave had no-start issues with my 2007 chev avalanche 5.3. When I go to start it, the battery is ...
A: If the Chevy has less than 36,000 miles on it, take it to the dealer for repair, it's still under ...
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| hyundai won't start | 5/19/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I'm having problems with my Hyundai, out of the blue it just won't start. When I turn the key to on ...
A: Seja, sounds like a dead battery or one that's on the way out. Could be bad wiring or connections as ...
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| 1990 chevy | 5/17/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have a 1990 chevy cavalier that has no spark. could you tell me the location of the ignition ...
A: Bill, I do not have a diagram to send you. According to my information this vehicle should not have ...
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| 1990 chevy | 5/16/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have a 1990 chevy cavalier that has no spark. could you tell me the location of the ignition ...
A: I'm not sure what you have already done to diagnose the no spark condition. The following link ...
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| Power Window Problem | 5/15/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I own a 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo SS. My Driver side Power Window doesnt wrk. I replace the Regulator ...
A: Rico, I believe you have replaced everything but the wiring. With a problem like this, where the ...
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| Oxygen Sensor | 5/11/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have an 86 Nissan D21 pickup, V6, AT, 2WD. I recently replaced the timing belt and it ran great ...
A: Kevin, while this is not exactly my specialty area, I have some ideas. First off, did it run this ...
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| chev astro | 5/11/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: The blower works fine but the inside vent doors do not redirect the air flow when switched from ac ...
A: Bill, While this is not necessarily my area of expertise, most Astro vans work off vacuum systems. ...
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| 1981 Cad instrument panel | 5/10/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: My son has a 1981 Cad Eldorado. Since he got the car (which reportedly has 55k mi on it) the ...
A: Bruce, I do not have a wiring schematic for this year Caddie. The problem you describe however, ...
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| Emergency flashers come on when trying to use left turn signal. | 5/8/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: My name is Doug and I'm trying to fix a problem with my 98 Volkswagen Jetta. Every time I use my ...
A: Doug, I have to admit up front that the Volkswagen wiring diagrams I am using are of poor quality. ...
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| blower motor | 5/6/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: Sorry, I thought I mentioned that, It is 2000 T & C 3.8L with dual zone A/C, It only works on high, ...
A: Omar, the answer depends on whether or not the vehicle is equipped with automatic temperature ...
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| Powertrain Control Module (pcm) | 5/6/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I replaced the PCM on a 2000 Saturn SL1. The part and serv. numbers are identical. Now the car turns ...
A: the first thing that comes to mind would be that the PCM needs to be reprogrammed. Sounds like you ...
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| Buick Regal Gran Sport 1994 | 5/4/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have a 1994 Buick Regal Gran Sport (3.8L V6) has a new battery and will not start. Also nothing ...
A: David, without more details this will be difficult to diagnose. First off it sounds like you have a ...
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| brake light | 5/4/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: I have 1996 towncar the left brake light does not come on! The bulb has been changed,the right and ...
A: Looking at the wiring diagram, I see the circuit feeds from the brake pedal switch directly to the ...
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| 2001 Pontiac GP 3.8L Stall & P0101 code | 5/4/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: My Grand Prix GT with 155K miles stalls repeatedly within 10-15 miles of each drive. It cuts out ...
A: glad to hear the stalling problem is fixed. Nothing more annoying than an unreliable car. But as ...
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| 2005 chevy malibu | 5/3/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: The left rear turn signal and brake light are out. The parking lamp works however. The front is fine ...
A: I don't see in your post that you have checked the bulbs. This would be the first thing to check and ...
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| CHARGIN SYSTEM | 5/1/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: 1 ..it has a motor out of a beretta though but kind of motor.well anyway about 2yrs ago the ...
A: My guess would be a bad turn signal switch. Normally power is fed to the hazard flasher, from there ...
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| CHARGIN SYSTEM | 4/30/2009 | Donald Link |
Q: 1 ..it has a motor out of a beretta though but kind of motor.well anyway about 2yrs ago the ...
A: While it is true that a vehicle will run off the alternator only, a battery acts like a conditioner ...
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