| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 97 Camero radio code | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I recently replaced the battery in my car and now the radio says it is locked. Can you help me ...
A: Your owner's manual has the stereo security code and the procedure on how to to unlock it. Theftloc ...
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| My horrible lumina | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I got a 95 lumina in Jan. of this year, since then I have had three transmissions, new brakes, and ...
A: Sounds to me like dead spots on the starter but you say you changed the starter. Does the battery ...
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| chevy cavalier | 5/8/2007 |
Q: i know this is not in your expertise but maybe you could answer anyway. i was told that if the ...
A: Not sure what the torque screws are. Possibly the torque converter bolts? That wouldn't affect ...
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| Front disc break pad replacement | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I have to replace the pads on the front breaks. It has been 15 years since I did this. Please walk ...
A: If its for a Camaro... OPen the master cylinder cap. After you remove the wheel there are two bolts ...
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| Hesitation during accelertion | 5/5/2007 |
Q: 1999 5spd v6 bogges down/ hesitates during acceleration when WOT especially when gunning it as rpms ...
A: Well the throttle body actuator was the throttle position sensor on your car so your guess was ...
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| 95 beretta (140,000 mi)high NOx emission level | 5/3/2007 |
Q: My car won't pass the state emission test.I recently had my EGR replaced to lower my high NOx ...
A: Intake clogging wouldn't cause higher NOx levels unless the opening for the EGR was clogged which ...
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| running hot | 5/1/2007 |
Q: My husband and I purchased a 1965 chevelle malibu. When driving in warm temperatures the gauge goes ...
A: Then its possible the previous owner cheaped out and bought a 2 core rad. Still, the engine ...
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| 97 camaro | 4/30/2007 |
Q: cam sensor ,tps sensor, new wires new plugs cleaned the part that the tps sensor is on brain fart ...
A: Ok so its not fuel It must be spark. Possibly something pulling timing. Disconnect the MAF and see ...
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| running hot | 4/30/2007 |
Q: My husband and I purchased a 1965 chevelle malibu. When driving in warm temperatures the gauge goes ...
A: Has the engine been modified? If its putting out more horsepower than stock it might need a little ...
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| 95 Chevy Lumina battery location | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I cannot locate where the battery is located on my 95 Chevy Lumina. I do not have an owner's manual. ...
A: Its usually underneath the windshield washer reservoir (blue container) near the front of the car on ...
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| Transmission Problem | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I don't have a a Camaro or Firebird but you may still be able to help. The transmission in my GMC ...
A: That happened to my old dodge spirit. Tranny shop said it needed a complete overhaul. It was worse ...
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| Fuel pump - 92 chevy lumina | 4/29/2007 |
Q: If you disconnect the outlet side of the fuel filter, should the electric fuel pump - pump all the ...
A: Not all unless you keep turning the key on and off. There's usually a wire by the PCM that you can ...
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| 97 camaro | 4/29/2007 |
Q: cam sensor ,tps sensor, new wires new plugs cleaned the part that the tps sensor is on brain fart ...
A: Sounds like a tired fuel pump. If you have enough battery power to turn the motor over then I would ...
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| '97 Lumina Trunk Latch | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I have a '97 lumina and the automatic trunk latch isn't working. When i try to pop the trunk either ...
A: Inspect the latch for rust or gummy components and clean with WD40. Open the trunk with a key and ...
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| 93 Camaro Z28 | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 93 camaro and the security light has come on. At first the car would start and run until I ...
A: With the security light on it shouldn't turn over at all. Which is weird. Usually the chip reader in ...
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| 1996 impala ss check engine light | 4/25/2007 |
Q: my check engine light was on and not going off went to a chevy store and they did nt fix it. i ...
A: P0171 System Too Lean - Bank No. 1. P0172 System Too Rich - Bank No. 1. P0174 System Too Lean - ...
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| 1999 Camaro | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 99 camaro 5 speed and i have the problem that when in gear i can not tach over 2500 and ...
A: Either your fuel filter is clogged or fuel pump is dying. Could also be a clogged catalytic ...
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| 99 Vette "Secret Code" | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I recently replaced the car battery in my car and now the radio won't work. I don't have the "secret ...
A: Try this... 1. Press and hold presets 2 & 3 for about 10 seconds until the first 3 digits of the ...
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| 2000 Camaro SS | 4/19/2007 |
Q: Rattling noises (mostly under hard acceleration) Went to many garages (including Chevrolet ...
A: Are you sure its a rattle and not a vibration? If it was a vibration I would suggest the driveshaft ...
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| 95 Camaro turns over but will not start | 4/19/2007 |
Q: Have a 95 camaro 3.4l this winter had a couple of what I thought was gas line freeze. car would ...
A: First thing, if you haven't changed it in a while, change the fuel filter. Don't let the gas go ...
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| turn signals | 4/18/2007 |
Q: my turn signals don't work have changed turn signal switch but still doing the same thing can you ...
A: Its sometimes even a loose connection in the bulb to the harness. Especially if it signals one way ...
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| blowing gauge fuse | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Has anyone had a problem with the gauge fuse blowing? originally started when I changed the heater ...
A: Its normal for the alternator not to charge the battery if the guages fuse blows. Its to keep people ...
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| Fuses and keyless entry | 4/10/2007 |
Q: My brake light will not go off and it is causing me to fail inspection what should I do to get it to ...
A: Make sure you have the right keyless entry FOB for your car. Info can be found here: ...
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| 95 Camaro no heat | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I recently aquired a 95 camaro and the heat doesn't work. The a/c works just fine. I got a coolant ...
A: Reverse flushing couldn't hurt. I know a couple of people have disconnected the the heater core and ...
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| sensors | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 trans am LT1 automatic ,whats the difference between the MAF and the MAP sensor whats ...
A: The MAF sensor is connected to your rubber intake elbow. It measures the amount of air moving into ...
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| bleed clutch system | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I replaced the clutch master and slave cylinders on my 1989 camaro and need to bleed the system but ...
A: There's an allen plug on the top of the slave cylinder. You have to reach up with the allen key, and ...
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| bleed clutch system | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I replaced the master and slave cylinders on my 1989 camaro and need to bleed the system but there ...
A: There's an allen plug on the top of the slave cylinder. You have to reach up with the allen key, and ...
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| electrio fan | 4/8/2007 |
Q: what can i do about my cooling fan to make it faster. i have a 92 camaro 5.0. i have the fan direct ...
A: You can't speed it up more than what its max rpm is set to but if you think its slower than it ...
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| 1995 Camaro | 4/5/2007 |
Q: My wife has a 1995 Camaro with the small V6 I think it is a 4.3?, anyway we are getting a very ...
A: Those would be the leaky fuel injectors I mentioned in my 2nd reply. The O rings are done. You need ...
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| Camshaft/Crankshaft sensors | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 97 Venture with a 3.4L v6. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light has been on for a few days and the ...
A: He wants to replace all three sensors because he doesn't want to test them to see which particular ...
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| 1995 Camaro | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My wife has a 1995 Camaro with the small V6 I think it is a 4.3?, anyway we are getting a very ...
A: Is your coolant green or brown? I'm still thinking its coolant puddling under your throttlebody from ...
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| stalling in traffic | 4/1/2007 |
Q: i have a lt1 96 caprice 9c1 in traffic it stalls , what happens is that when i push on the gas from ...
A: When was the last time you changed the fuel filter? Change the filter and hook up a fuel psi guage ...
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| Chevy Camaro SS convertible - 2002 | 3/31/2007 |
Q: How many Camaro SS convertibles were made in their last year of production, 2002? Thanks.
A: Camaro SS Convertible with 6-Speed: 1,297 Units - 1.8% of Total Production: 81U Bright Rally Red ...
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| stalling in traffic | 3/31/2007 |
Q: i have a lt1 96 caprice 9c1 in traffic it stalls , what happens is that when i push on the gas from ...
A: I had that happen to my Camaro before but it was after I did a huge cam. The motor wasn't getting ...
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| 94 firebird formula idle problem | 3/30/2007 |
Q: 94 Firebird Formula LT1. Starts fine and runs smooth, however on a cold start it idles at about 800 ...
A: Unplug the MAF and start the car. When the car gets warm, see if the car does the same thing. If it ...
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| Camaro does not shut off | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My 1990 Camaro does not shut off when key is turned to off position. I have Man tran. and tilt ...
A: There is a short in your steering column. You need to open up the steering column and locate the two ...
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| 1995 Camaro | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My wife has a 1995 Camaro with the small V6 I think it is a 4.3?, anyway we are getting a very ...
A: I read your question and your leaky gasket has nothing to do with the gas smell. Gasoline does not ...
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| 1995 Camaro | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My wife has a 1995 Camaro with the small V6 I think it is a 4.3?, anyway we are getting a very ...
A: Its a 3.4L V6 and it sounds like the charcoal cannister has gone bad. You can get one from a wrecker ...
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| 2001 cav manual door lock | 3/27/2007 |
Q: we have a 2001 chevy cavalier with manual locks, no auto / electrical. the other day we went to open ...
A: Not costly at all. Pull the door panel off the inside of the car. There are usually 2-4 ...
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| 1994 camaro lt1 | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1994 camaro lt1 and the car runs rough, bogs, and black smoke comes from the exaust after ...
A: Unplug the MAF and see if you get the same problem when the car warms up. If not, its definately a ...
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| cam timing | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I just replaced a cam on an LS1 Corvette. Someone had already replaced the timing gears and chain. I ...
A: I usually remove the sparkplug at the #1 cylinder so you can tell if the pistyon is at the top. ...
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| overheating | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 camero lr1 3.4. its seems to be overheating, but i'm not losing any coolant, can this be ...
A: Exhaust won't cause this. Do you see any white smoke coming out of your exhaust? Does your exhaust ...
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| 2001 Chevy Impala XOPP | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Have an X OPP car that has been stalling out while in motion. I am thinking it may be a misfire ...
A: Its hard to say. Could be a fuel or spark issue. Change the plugs and the fuel filter. If it ...
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| 1999 chevrolet camaro v-6 | 3/10/2007 |
Q: noticed that my security word is flashing. could this be telling me something why it wont start. ...
A: Yes this means that the security resistor reader in your ignition column is done. There is a small ...
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| 1994 Camaro | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I have 94 LT1 my check engine light comes on,,, but it comes on and off and when it comes on i ...
A: whenever you have a check engine light the fans will come on. You should get the car scanned. I'm ...
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| 1999 chevrolet camaro v-6 | 2/25/2007 |
Q: engine will not turn over. headlights bright. all gauges are bright. it is like there is no engine ...
A: Does it make a clicking sound at all when you try to start it or nothing? If no sound at all, its ...
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| Rough start | 2/20/2007 |
Q: my 94 Z28 automatic stalled and it wont start. it turns over and will not start up. it almost ...
A: You need to hook up a fuel psi guage to the schraeder valve to verify you have 43 psi and that its ...
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| chevy Impala | 1/30/2007 |
Q: The car was a quart low ,only had it changed 3200 miles ago, is it safe to drive to town to take to ...
A: It depends where the ticking is coming from. If its a bad exhaust gasket, its not a problem. You can ...
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| 96 camaro pos | 1/30/2007 |
Q: we have this camaro with a3.8 in it.we just had the heads rebuilt after the car had been sitting up ...
A: When you put the heads on, did you use thread sealer on the head bolt's threads? Check the oil to ...
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| 93 camero radio-cd player | 1/24/2007 |
Q: Do you have the master code to reset the cd player. Can't seem to get the the code, tryed ...
A: ** Theftlock Bypass 1. Press and hold presets 2 & 3 for about 10 seconds until the first 3 digits ...
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| AC DELCO Unlock Codes | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have an AC DELCO RADIO that I got out of a wreaking yard and it says that its locked or "LOC" my ...
A: ** Theftlock Bypass 1. Press and hold presets 2 & 3 for about 10 seconds until the first 3 digits ...
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| Camaro won't start | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 95 Camaro. All sensors, computer has been changed. The car seems to start when you release ...
A: My guess is its not the security system. First off, check all your fuses. Then disconnect the ...
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| 2001 LS1 Camaro --> Hard starting fuel pressure drops instantly | 1/5/2007 |
Q: Ok, here's the deal. My Camaro gives me a hard time starting whenever is sits for more then 15 min. ...
A: The check ball in the fuel pump is done. You just need to change out the fuel pump. Get a Walbro 255 ...
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| my 1996 chevrolet surburban | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Every thing works on my surb, but when I turned the switch to start it, it would not say a word. My ...
A: Well you should always reconnect ground wires. No clue which ground wire he disconnected but there ...
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| camaro wont start w/ no spark | 1/4/2007 |
Q: i have a 1996 camaro Z28,i need a location on where to install a new relay for the anti theft ...
A: I would only change the relay if the security light is lit on your dash. But the relay will not ...
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| barke light | 1/2/2007 |
Q: no brake/turn signal, do have hazzards,checked brake switch with ohm meter, all fuses and bulbs 96 ...
A: It has to be either a fuse or light unless the wiring has gone bad and shorted somewhere. If that ...
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| Setting clock | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 Metro LSI. The radio has no brand name on the front with front & rear speakers. It ...
A: There should be two tiny little buttons that you push with the tip of a pen to set the time. To set ...
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| 2002 Camaro Z28 rough idle | 12/30/2006 |
Q: The fuel filter was changed and the injectors were cleaned at the dealer. The car is not giving any ...
A: Swap in a friend's MAF sensor and see if that changes anything. You didn't remove the MAF screen or ...
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| engine overheating | 12/27/2006 |
Q: 2001 CAVALIER 2.2 LOSING COOLANT. NEW WATER PUMP. RADIATOR THERMOSTAT. STILL OVERHEATS, WAS TOLD ...
A: Overheating could also be a bad head gasket. It is a big job to do the intake. Its obviously more ...
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| engine | 12/27/2006 |
Q: 3.8L V-6 OHC BUICK OLDS LONG BLOCK VIN 3 What does OHC mean. I have a boat and the guy I bought ...
A: OHC= OVER HEAD CAM. Unlike the regular 3.8L V6 with the cam in the block, this motor supposedly has ...
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| 3.4 Ltr. Qestion | 12/26/2006 |
Q: What would cause the 3.4 to sometimes not want to idle and then go to a fast idle over 2500 rpm. We ...
A: Could be a number of things. First off I would suggest changing the fuel filter if its been over a ...
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| Chev Tahoe | 12/24/2006 |
Q: Is it easy/possible to have a 6 litre installed in a 2001 Tahoe? Vehicle currently has the 5.3 ...
A: Absolutely. The engine is externally identical. Just the internals are different. You would also ...
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| 2002 Camaro Z28 rough idle | 12/23/2006 |
Q: Before changing the O2 sensors the car starting using alot more gas. After changing the O2 sensors ...
A: A vacuum leak at the intake manifold could also cause the car to run very rich giving you a mad idle ...
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| Oil pressure sensor ??? | 12/22/2006 |
Q: We have a 1989 Full size Blazer 4WD with a 350. When you first fire it up when cold oil pressure ...
A: Sorry ignore the last msg. I clicked the wrong button. The oil psi issue is a serious one and not ...
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| general | 12/21/2006 |
Q: My name is james, I have a 1997 chevy cavalier 2.2L 4 cyl. 5 spd.manual, Is there any certain fuel ...
A: The heater core would take a long time to change. Figure 4 hours with the right tools. No specific ...
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| 2003 chevy tahoe z71 | 12/19/2006 |
Q: 66.000 miles right after intake manifold gasket's done. cold weather top end knocking noise. ( ...
A: It has nothing to do with the intake manifold. Unfortunately the 5.3L/5.7L/6.0L V8 series of Vortec ...
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| LT1 Starting issue | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have a 95 LT1/4L60E conversion in a 88 Jaguar XJS. It has recently exhibited an intermittent ...
A: Its nothing electrical. Attach a fuel pressure guage to your motor and tape the guage to the ...
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| 1994 z28 dies and backfired out the pipe | 12/15/2006 |
Q: i have a 1994 z28 lt1,i dont rod it ,but just a occasional breather,any ways a week ago i replaced ...
A: Check the fuel pressure. It sounds like the fuel pump was dying and the PCM was pulling timing ...
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| 98 Camaro will not start | 12/13/2006 |
Q: On occasion when trying to start this Camaro all lights turn on, engine turns over but does not ...
A: Is your SECURITY light on? If not, its not the relay. Sounds like a fuel delivery issue. Attach a ...
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| 93 camaro v6 running rough | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I have a 93 camaro with the 3.4 engine. Recently, the right side head gasket went bad. I replaced ...
A: Its not your PCM or your knock sensor. Something isn't hooked up properly. Or you have a vacuum leak ...
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| Camaro Coolant Leak | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I own a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4 V-6 automatic... I bought this car used at 158 thousand miles and ...
A: Open the oil cap or remove the valve cover and check for white sludge. White sludge would indicate ...
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| low coolant sensor | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 1995 Z28, the recently had a leak in the hose which I belive goes to the heater. the damage ...
A: The sensor would only be bad if it was on all the time. my guess is that you have air trapped in the ...
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| fan relay switch | 12/12/2006 |
Q: i have a 1997 chevrolet malibu my fan donot come on until temp gets to 220 is it the relay or water ...
A: First you need to verify that your fan is coming on at all. Do you have two fans or one? Sometimes ...
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| 00 SS Hard to start warm | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Thanx for the advice ~ a couple follow on questions: If the fuel pump is bad, would not demonstrate ...
A: The coolant temp sensor tells the PCM how hot the car is running and will pull timing out. There ...
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| 00 SS Hard to start warm | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I have a 2000 SS ~ LS1 w/51K, All stock w/ regular maintenance & Bosch +4 Plugs. Here's the ...
A: More than likely the check ball in the fuel pump is bad and allowing the fuel to slowly drain back ...
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| 96 Camaro starts and then dies | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have a 1996 Camaro Z28 with 33,000 miles. I had the Body Control Module computer replaced and then ...
A: Did you put fuel stabilizer in the tank and fill the tank right up with gas before storage? If not, ...
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| 2000 camaro rough idle when warm | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Hey how are you? I unplugged the MAF sensor and now the car is fine but when I plug it back in its ...
A: For multiple misfire it could be bad spark plugs or bad coils. Change the spark plugs (NGK TR55) ...
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| 2000 camaro rough idle when warm | 12/3/2006 |
Q: When I start the car in the morning the car is fine but as soon as its warm I could come to a stop ...
A: If its happening when the car is warm that means its happening in closed loop when the car is ...
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| CHEVY LUMINA EURO 3.1 1991 | 11/30/2006 |
Q: MY LUMINA WILL TURN OVER BUT IT WONT START THOUGHT IT WAS FLOoDING BUT DONT SMELL ANY GAS UNLESS U ...
A: After you turn it over and it doesn't start, pull a spark plug and check it. If its wet, its getting ...
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| 1997 Z71 oil pressure | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a 97 Chevrolet Z71 with a 5.7 liter 350 with 140,000 miles. Not long ago, I was sitting at a ...
A: Low oil pressure is a serious problem. You should start by hooking up a manual oil psi guage to the ...
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| oil pressure | 11/25/2006 |
Q: the car has 1109000 miles, and i am using 10w-30 motor oil. do you think with that many miles i ...
A: Thicker oil would just hide the problem. These cars loosen up a lot around 100K-120K miles. You ...
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| corvette no start 2nd time | 11/22/2006 |
Q: This 1991 vette 6 speed manual trans sits more than drivin.. sept. this fall it ran 10 mins. ...
A: Could be a number of things if its not driven very much. First off, how old is the gas in the tank? ...
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| Overheating | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I Have a 1994 Camaro LT1. I just changed the water pump and now I overheat going down the highway ...
A: Does your low coolant light come on? There are two bleeder screws at the front of the engine. One ...
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| 2001 B4C Camaro with issues | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I have a 2001 B4C Camaro. Shortly after buying the car I noticed a "chirping" or "squeaking" noise ...
A: First thing... Disconnect the serpentine belt and start your car. If you don't hear the sound ...
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| 2002 Tahoe Whipple supercharger | 11/8/2006 |
Q: but do you think I will have to do anything to the transmission? I don't plan on going higher than 7 ...
A: Your tranny obviously won't live as long as it would if it had a stock motor. I would definately put ...
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| 1993 camero 5.7 liter motor stalls out | 11/7/2006 |
Q: my 93 camero starts but it will idle up and down until it stalls out but it will not turn on again ...
A: When was the last time you changed the O2 sensors? Could also be the MAP sensor mounted on the top ...
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| 2001 impala dieing at low speeds | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I have a 2001 impala that occasionally dies at low speeds or when idleing for a long time. I took ...
A: If your manifolds are not glowing red then its not your cat. When was the last time you changed the ...
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| 98 Chevy Malibu noisy | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I drive a 98 chevy malibu that once I place it in drive and take off, I hear a loud humming should ...
A: Watch your rpm guage. How high does it go before it shifts and how far are you pushing the gas ...
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| Chevy 350 engine swap | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have recently come into possession of a Chev 350 V-8 from a wrecked out 2006 Tahoe. I want to put ...
A: Are you sure its a 350 and not a 327? As far as I know, the engines are either a 5.3L V8 or a 6.2L ...
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| Overheating ( 0303 Sensor ) | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I have a Chevy Venture 2001. A few months ago I had a head gasket done. The same day taking out ...
A: It doesn't happen with all chevy ventures but I think when the mechanic did your head gasket he was ...
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| 2004 Impala noise | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have a 2004 Impala with 34,000 miles & never wrecked. It has developed a noise which I can only ...
A: The quick answer is: Its a GM "quality" vehicle. My 96 Buick Regal and 97 GTP all developed creaks, ...
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| 2000 cavalier over heating | 10/24/2006 |
Q: with in just afew minutes after starting it over heats a light came on with a red tank and and arrow ...
A: Could be the thermostat or could be that their is an air pocket in your cooling system. You didn't ...
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| low oil pressure and random ticking lifter | 10/22/2006 |
Q: well if i have to do it then im definatly gonna do it myself(minus machine work)not only for ...
A: Do a search for Sallee Chevrolet on google. Might be listed under Gilbert Auto parts. Click on ...
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| 1973 Camaro Z28 350ci engine hp | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I purchased a 1973 Z28 from the factory in 1973. For years, I thought I had purchased a 350ci V8 ...
A: As far as I know, the top rated 5.7L 350 in the Z28 produced 245 hp. "The Camaro, much like the ...
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| low oil pressure and random ticking lifter | 10/21/2006 |
Q: if it is the bearing what kind of price range is that in to fix. or would that just be the time to ...
A: I have a local guy who could rebuild it for about $1000 cdn if its just the bearing. But if its been ...
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| 1999 tahoe 350 | 10/20/2006 |
Q: My son has a 99 tahoe with vortec 350. It locked up on him and I am trying to diagnose the cause. I ...
A: If there is a white sludge in the oil then there is either coolant or water in the oil. Coolant from ...
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| power steering | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I took my car in for a squeeling noise when I turned. They said I needed a new power steering ...
A: It makes perfect sense. They screwed up by leaving the cap off the steering pump reservoir and your ...
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| Chevy rattling AC | 10/18/2006 |
Q: .. I own a 2000 Chevy Cavalier and lately I've noticed a rattling noise coming from under the hood. ...
A: It sounds like the A/C clutch or bearing is gone. When the A/C is off, the pulley sprins free on ...
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| low oil pressure and random ticking lifter | 10/17/2006 |
Q: i own a 96 z28 camaro with about 149,000 miles on it. i have owned it about 6months and since i got ...
A: Honestly sounds like a spun bearing. Hook up a manual oil psi guage to verify that the guage on the ...
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| Extreme knocking in my malibus engine | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Yes it vary's from rpm level it is louder under 2,000 rpm and any higher it is not as loud but it ...
A: Ok well that helps. I take it the oil level is fine. The reason its quieter above 2000 rpm is ...
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| 1994 camaro | 10/15/2006 |
Q: won't start all lights and gauges check out everything works fuel pump works turn key and nothing. ...
A: Is this the LT1 or 3.4L V6? Its not the ignition module. The module will either or work or it ...
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| 95 lumina van not starting | 10/15/2006 |
Q: i have had the waterpump replaced,the alternator,the battery,the serpintine belt,a full tune ...
A: Yes you should always swap out the fuel filter every spring. It could be the fuel filter or the fuel ...
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| Anti Theft | 10/14/2006 |
Q: My 1997 Chevrolet Malibu has a problem of not starting for ten minutes or more. Dealership has ...
A: When does it do this? Randomly? When the car has been driven for a bit? When the car is cold? When ...
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| Over heating | 10/9/2006 |
Q: No my fan is coming on just fine. That's not it. Thanks anyways. Just trying to get another idea ...
A: Possible causes of overheating: A low coolant level, loss of coolant (through internal or external ...
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| Over heating | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I know that it said 1993 but I'd thought I'd ask anyways. I have a 1991 Chevy Camaro RS. We've been ...
A: Can you verify that the fan is in fact coming on at the right time? Unplug the coolant temp sensor ...
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| 2001 Chevy Malibu (really just about any car) | 10/6/2006 |
Q: What is the possible problem with a car that when you step on the gas ~ it hesitates and absolutely ...
A: Could be fuel or spark. Change the fuel filter $10. (Should be changed every spring) Then change ...
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| Help! my car overheated while idling in a driveway... | 9/25/2006 |
Q: how can i tell if the radiator fans are working? I'm not very knowledgable about cars..hehe..Last ...
A: Pop the hood, start the car. You should be able to hear the fans turn on anywhere from 3-5 mins ...
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| buying my first car | 9/21/2006 |
Q: i am currently looking to buy my first car. I have my eye on two different cars between the years ...
A: The Impala with the 3.8L V6 will get better fuel economy and has better reliability than the Grand ...
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| Problems with Alternator or Battery probably... | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I was driving yesterday and I noticed my ABS light came on. I didn't think much of it until I ...
A: You didn't say what car you own but if its a GM and the dash fuse blows, the alternator won't ...
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| Battery Light | 9/19/2006 |
Q: The battery light recently came on--what would this typically indicate, and how much should I expect ...
A: It means either the alternator or battery have called it quits. Generally if the alternator goes it ...
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| engine runing rough | 9/18/2006 |
Q: well when you start the car its a six speed and its missing,and when your driving or takeing off in ...
A: Ok it sounds like an EGR or fuel issue. My guess would be the EGR. Are you able to hook up a fuel ...
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| Engine Thermostat Gauge | 9/15/2006 |
Q: Singh... I just recently bought a 1995 Camaro RS with about 158 thousand miles on it... The car is ...
A: I'm guessing you have an aftermarket fuel psi guage hooked up. It will always go up and down as you ...
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| Pre-starting lag | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I own a 2000 Chevrolet Impala with the base model 3.4 V6 motor. Whenever I go to start up the car, ...
A: This used to happen to my 1997 Grand Prix GTP. The alternator was dying and killed the battery. Do ...
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| 1992 chev cavalier | 9/13/2006 |
Q: just reinstalled rebuilt cylinder head,problem encountering is no. 1 cyl not firing. move no. 4 ...
A: I need a bit more info. When you say "fire", you mean the cylinder gets spark but no fuel? How did ...
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| 2000 Chevy Impala LS | 9/9/2006 |
Q: I have a 2000 Chevy Impala LS with 98,608 miles on it. when cool it starts ok. Once it starts to ...
A: When was the last time you changed the O2 sensors? If they are going bad they start to read lean and ...
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| chevy 350 | 9/7/2006 |
Q: i have a 1978 chevy K20 with an 1988 350 that when the motor warms up and u drive it it back fires ...
A: Sounds like its fine in open loop but in closed loop it runs like crap. That means one of the ...
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| LT1 93 camaro | 9/7/2006 |
Q: Is it ok to put water on a lt1 will it is warm. Car will not start sputters on starting could it be ...
A: Sputtering is usually ignition related. You put water on the motor? Were you trying to wash the ...
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| Heating & cooling fan | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I have a 1993 Chevy Cavalier that is not blowing much heat or cooling from the dash vents or below ...
A: Does it blow low even on max? How does it blow on the windshield? If its low, than its the blower ...
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| 1996 Cavalier Radiator Fan | 8/27/2006 |
Q: The answer doesn't fit the problem. If the thermostat was not functioning and there were an air ...
A: The fan comes on when the coolant temperature reaches a certain level. Your problem isn't why the ...
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| Transmissions | 8/25/2006 |
Q: 1993 Chevy Astro EXT - 200,000 Miles. The transmission slips in first gear when the vehicle has run ...
A: Well the transmission fluid should be changed every 60,000 miles. It should be bright pink. Brown ...
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