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| 97 Chev Astro electrial | 12/10/2005 | Van |
Q: I know you aren't "specialized" in this, but I trust that you can take an educated guess (and ...
A: I am going to send you a link on tracking down battery drain problems. That clicking sound could be ...
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| GMC 4x4 noise | 12/10/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 2002 GMC Sierra with push button 4x4. When the 4x4 is engaged, there is a substantially ...
A: There should NOT be a growl that you have to get used to. First of all, is there any chance it is ...
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| 1988 Pickup Fuel Problem | 12/10/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: I have a 88 chevey pickup with a 350. The truck was running great last night but when I went out to ...
A: I would now test for power at the fuel pump. The gray wire is the power wire for this pump. There ...
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| stater wheel teeth and their location | 12/10/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: I took my 1997 Chevrolt Cavalier automobile in the shop last winter and was told that a couple of ...
A: If the flywheel teeth were broken and the starter gear aligned to this spot, you would hear the ...
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| 97 Z-71 | 12/9/2005 | Van |
Q: I was coming home a few minutes ago. Stopped at the mailbox, turned off the truck, restared the ...
A: "With the key in the ON position, everything works, radio, power windows etc. When I turn the key, ...
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| 92 astro ignition switch | 12/9/2005 | Van |
Q: Van, Thank you for your prompt response. It's a 91 by the way. I don't know why I put 92. The van ...
A: There is also a neutral safety switch that the starter signal goes through, that must be working. ...
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| misfire cyl 8 | 12/9/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: compression ok flashing check engine its got my baffled thanks
A: I take it you have replaced all the ignition components on this. The next test to do is the fuel ...
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| Rough idle and stalling out | 12/9/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier sedan with about 46,500 miles and automatic transmission. I am having ...
A: The next thing to replace is all the spark plug wires if this has not been done. If it has been done ...
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| No brake lights | 12/9/2005 | Van |
Q: Yes there is a trailer connection package on this thing, it was installed about three years ago ...
A: I have some manuals here, but I seem to be missing your truck. My full grown truck manual, latest I ...
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| 92 astro ignition switch | 12/8/2005 | Van |
Q: I need to replace the ignition switch in my 1992 chevy astro. The Haynes manual is pretty ...
A: About level with your knees as you sit in the drivers seat, there are some panels below the steering ...
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| HEATER FAN | 12/7/2005 | Van |
Q: I HAVE A 1990 S-10 BLAZER 4X4 WHEN I TURN ON THE HEAT OR A/C SOMETIMES THE BLOWER WILL COME ON OTHER ...
A: The blower motor itself would be a good guess, but there is a resistor pack, two relays, and a ...
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| 4x4 problems | 12/7/2005 | Van |
Q: I own a 1991 Chevy 4x4 350 5 spd ext cab and I am having problems with the 4 wheel drive. At first I ...
A: Normally, the problem in those trucks is the actuator. The replacement wiring harness usually only ...
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| Heating Problem in Venture WB 2002 | 12/7/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: I just purchased my Chevy Venture three months ago. It was used so I purchased a middle of the road ...
A: The first thing is to check the radiator to make sure there is coolant in there. These engines are ...
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| Can you help | 12/6/2005 | Van |
Q: before I even get into my question, all the other Chevrolet experts are maxed out and you are the ...
A: I will give it a shot, but I am probably maxed out for today also. Next time, go ahead and ask the ...
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| 91 Jimmy won't start after sitting a few days | 12/6/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 91 jimmy 4.3 litre that if it sits for a few days or a week won't start, cranks but not ...
A: Check the temperature sensor for one thing. ...
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| s-10 blazer heater promlems | 12/5/2005 | Van |
Q: i have a 1991 s10-tahoe 4 wheel blazer the heater only blows warm air out of bottom vents. limited ...
A: Finding that leak is going to be what is needed first. All the heater airflow control doors depend ...
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| 1988 Corsica 2.0LT Speedometer & odometer failure | 12/5/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: Both speedometer and odometer failed or swinged intermittently. Is the problem from VSS or gauge ...
A: When both the odometer and the speedometer are inop it is either the complete cluster or the wiring ...
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| that c30 chev again | 12/2/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: I wrote once before,and took your advice..so thought i would tell you where we are up to. i have a ...
A: I hate these types of noises. First if this noise will do it at idle, I would remove one belt at a ...
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| 1995 Chevy Suburban No Heat | 12/1/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: I just bought a 1995 Suburban, both blowers (front and rear) blow air, but the front gets slightly ...
A: First check to make sure there is coolant in the radiator, if OK replace the thermostat which is ...
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| Engine stalling | 12/1/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: Where or how do I find the mass air sensor? Is it hard to replace? Is there a way to test it or do ...
A: The Mass air flow sensor is between the air filter and the throttle body. You will see a sensor with ...
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| Turn Signal in a 1996 Chevy Blazer | 11/30/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: I have a 1996 Chevy Blazer that the turn signals are not working. The four ways still work on the ...
A: I think this one is located in the center of the dash by the 2 power outlets. You'll need to remove ...
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| Engine stalling | 11/30/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: I have a 1988 Chevy Camero, automatic transmission with a 6 cyl. engine. When driving the car it ...
A: As you might know, I can't help you on this one. You need to locate why this engine is stalling, ...
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| fuel pump relay | 11/28/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: was rearended yesterday in 97 astro van..drove 60 miles home.no problems. rear bumper damaged..next ...
A: I think the pump went bad. Try this...while someone is cranking the engine you hit the bottom of the ...
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| van won't start, sometimes | 11/26/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: I know you are a Chevy guy, but I have a GMC question that I hope you can help with! My 2002 ...
A: The first thing to do is remove both battery cables from the battery and look at them. Make sure ...
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| 1999 tahoe | 11/25/2005 | Van |
Q: Would like to flush radiator-can't find or access drain plug. Does radiator mounting accessories and ...
A: I believe it is on the drivers side, at the bottom of the tank. Probably a wierd looking "plug", ...
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| 1988 CHEVY ASTRO VAN FUEL INJECTOR/FUEL PUMP | 11/24/2005 | Van |
Q: I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE FUSE FOR THE FUEL INJECTION IT KEEPS BLOWING FUSES IS THE FUEL PUMP OUT ...
A: Either there is a short, or something connected to that circuit is drawing more power than the fuse ...
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| 89 s10 rough idle- hot | 11/23/2005 | Van |
Q: Van - 89' s10 blazer 4x4, v6 4.3 started going into a looping rough idle when coming to a stop ...
A: You unplugged the EGR, and idle returned to NORMAL? Good deal. The ECM tells it when to open, due to ...
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| Overheating | 11/23/2005 | Van |
Q: .I own a 2000 Chevy Cavalier that has about 63K miles on it. Lately the temp is constantly one bar ...
A: Just a little over shouldn't cause any concern, but some things to check are the fan belt condition. ...
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| Electric choke | 11/22/2005 | Van |
Q: I am 21 and the proud owner of an 85 chevy silverado pickup short bed k10 and I have recently done ...
A: Sounds like an adjustment is needed. If it has a real carburetor, with an automatic choke, it ...
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| Cavalier steering clunk | 11/22/2005 | Van |
Q: My daughter just bought a 2001 Cavalier 2.2 with 4-spd auto. It has 30,000 miles and she paid ...
A: I don't know about the clunk, but I'd bet you can fix it. One thing that I have seen cause a clunk ...
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| engine or trani swap | 11/22/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 84 sport 4/4 chev pick-up with a 2.8 and T-5 manual trans. will a 4.3 with a 700 r-4 auto ...
A: That's not the area I work in. I do very little modifying from stock. I will send a link that will ...
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| clutch pedal 1995 chevy truck | 11/20/2005 | Van |
Q: Ok where i work this 95 chevy truck has way too much clutch pedal free play. the clutch does ...
A: There IS NO adjustment. The fork could be bent, but I would suspect the pivot ball and socket being ...
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| humming & vibrating at 60 -70 mph | 11/20/2005 | Van |
Q: Is it possible for me to check the oil in the rear differential? Or is that something a shop ...
A: I speciffically asked if that's a four wheel drive, and you still haven't said. As for the rear ...
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| chevy s-10 trans | 11/19/2005 | Van |
Q: to know if motor oil accidently poured into trans and run will hurt trans truck started ...
A: Depends on how much slipping was allowed to happen. Just blow or flush as much out as you can. You ...
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| TH350 | 11/19/2005 | Van |
Q: I have another question about my starter. I have a high compression motor. I have been going through ...
A: You may have flywheel ring gear problems, not starter problems. The engine will usually stop at one ...
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| 03 Malibu Fuel Pump Relay | 11/18/2005 | Van |
Q: I understand that newer than 99 is not your specialty, but here goes: 03 Malibu V6 3.1, wants to ...
A: Get back near the rear of the car, and have someone turn the key to RUN. If the fuel pump and relay ...
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| what you think is the problem | 11/18/2005 | Van |
Q: My mechanic just replace center head gasket(manifold)for my chevy blazer(4x4) 98,for it was leaking ...
A: I would connect a vacuum gauge and see if the needle jumps. When replacing that gasket, if something ...
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| Engine quits | 11/17/2005 | Van |
Q: I am the original owner of a 1997 Blazer 4 door, 4WD with 48,000 miles. It is in great shape and ...
A: I went and posted it at that site, in two different places. Here is the first suggestion in the ...
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| changing wiper blade. | 11/17/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: How do I change the wiper blade on a chavy Malabu. The hood is on the way!
A: To do this you need to get the wiper in the up position. Turn the key on, turn the wipers on and ...
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| Camaro High Tickover | 11/17/2005 | Van |
Q: 1986 Camaro Has Brand new Rochester Carby and revs at 1500rpm at tick over even after a a run of 10 ...
A: The choke fast idle step is what it sounds like, and you could probably just adjust it. First of ...
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