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| power door lock fuse | 2/10/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: where is the fuse for power door locks on a 1994 gmc sierra 1500, 2 wheel drive, don't see one in ...
A: John There is not one. you can do a couple of things check the power going to the lock actuator if ...
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| Buick turn signal | 2/10/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: left turn signal works just fine but when I try to push up the right signal I see no light and the ...
A: Jack what happens is the rod that is on the turn siganl is off or broken/The only way is if you can ...
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| Gas Gauge | 2/9/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: i have purchase an 1986 GMC Shortbed and the gas gauged is stuck on full at all times, any ideas? ...
A: It sounds like you need a gae for the fuel tank/ Sounds like the switch in the door thats bad they ...
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| Shaking/vibrating from rearend | 2/9/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: Hoping you can help. I have a 1997 Chevy Blazer, 4.3l, 4x4, auto trans. U get a strong vibrating, or ...
A: yes get the rims balanced usually a rim that is bent which will make this kind of noise look to the ...
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| 94 GMC Starts and Dies | 2/8/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: I have a GMC 2500 Vandura with a 5.7 V8 a/c p/s.No ck eng light. That said it was running fine for ...
A: Have you check the fuel pump relay/ If it is not that its the fuel pump/ but keep in mind if you ...
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| 2000 Camaro front suspension noise. | 2/8/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: My 2000 camaro with v6 automatic trans 39000 miles makes noise when i hit small bumps from the left ...
A: Joe: Sounds like the struts but I would check the control arms at ball joints. I have a camaro that ...
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| 2003 Chevy Malibu | 2/6/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: On my 03 Malibu, the bolts that were holding up my AC compressor broke off inside the hole, and now ...
A: you cant get an smaller belt the best thing to do is take it to a auto body shop rates are cheaper. ...
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| 2002 GMC Yukon Starter | 2/5/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: I am trying to remove the starter from my 2002 GMC Yukon 4WD (not XL, not Denali). After removing ...
A: the best thing to tell you is what is in the way, Most times when truying to take out the starte you ...
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| driver door lock | 2/4/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: in extreme cold weather driver power door lock wont operate with remote or with power switch on ...
A: Mark the best thing to do its make sure the lock actuator is lubed very well, Sounds like the cold ...
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| 2002 GMC Denali wiper reservoir | 2/3/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: The windshield washer reservoir in my wife's denali started leaking a couple of weeks ago. My wife ...
A: well look at it this way it should be upfront by the radiator support. Try taking the splash sheild ...
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| Window crank on 2002 GMC Sierra | 2/2/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: I had to replace my window on my Truck. I cannot seem to get it back so that I can roll the window ...
A: i you have everyhting attached and its just the crank it should slide on and it has a round clip ...
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| 2002 Envoy SLT | 2/1/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: My drivers side seat will no longer move. The seat heater works as well as the lumbar and the seat ...
A: the seat is the switch and the the back and forth/ I dont on the fob/ The suggestion that I have is ...
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| Fuel Tank removal/drop | 2/1/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: I want to drop my fuel tank on my 2004 Sierra Denali pickup. Could you advise where I can find ...
A: well I can give you a personal run down make sure when you do this have less than a qtr tank first ...
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| 2000 chevy silverado | 1/31/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: I have a silverado that I just replaced the ignition cylinder in and it was working fine until I ...
A: put some wd 40 in the cylinder the try jiggle the steering wheel than try moveing key if that does ...
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| bad clutch and transmission | 1/30/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: Can clutch cause the transmission to go bad? or vice versa? My son has a 06 Pontiac GTO ...
A: yes think about it know you have onewheel with teeth and the other with teeth every time it slipps ...
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| chirping noise | 1/30/2009 | Marc Podeszek |
Q: belts are making noise - belt is new how do I know if it's the power steering pulley or the idler ...
A: if you just replaced the belts spray some belt dressing on them/ If it was the power steering you ...
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| '98 Pontiac Grand Am problem | 1/13/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: Recently put 2 new alternators in, and battery is fully charged but when driven the car lights fade, ...
A: Sounds to me like you MAY have a different issue. I would take it to a GOOD reputable shop and have ...
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| Brakes | 1/13/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I recently had a brake job done on my 95 Blazer, when I come to a full dead stop and I begin to move ...
A: If rears were do when brake job was, I would take it back, and let them repair it under warranty. ...
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| optimum temperature | 1/12/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: 2000 GMC K2500 pickup 5.7l vin code R Problem temp gauge hovering at 160. Changed thermostat 2x, new ...
A: Could be a guage issue, have vehicle scanned and look at ECT temp on a scan tool vs. temp displayed ...
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| GMC Dome / Back-up Light Problem | 1/12/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: 2003 GMC Sierra - Interior lights and backup lights have quit working. These are also used for ...
A: If you could have vehicle checked with a scan tool that has ability to see BODY data, this would cut ...
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| 2002 GMC misfire | 1/12/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2002 GMC sierra 4wd pickup that is having major issues but no one knows exactly what. It ...
A: if the misfires are on 3 or 4 adjoining banks (eg.2,4,6,8 or 1,3,5,7) then I would suspect either a ...
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| Strange Noise | 11/17/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I had an oil change a couple of weeks ago, on my 2005 Yukon SLT @ 86,000 miles. Since then when I ...
A: My dates messed up! It sounds like it is probabally the Sun reaction shell gear, inside the ...
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| Headlight sockets 2003 Envoy | 11/16/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2003 Envoy and the headlight sockets keep burning out. The dealer replaces them at a fee ...
A: My guess, without seeing vehicle, is wrong bulbs. If there is too much current flow, it will get too ...
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| Strange Noise | 11/16/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I had an oil change a couple of weeks ago, on my 2005 Yukon SLT @ 86,000 miles. Since then when I ...
A: First I re set my vacation dates as i have just recently lost my brother, and have been busy with ...
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| 2001 gmc sierra seats | 11/16/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have 300k miles on my 2001 gmc 2500hd sierra and the seats are trashed. I've found a 60/40 front ...
A: Yes they will fit, but (depending on what is in truck now) you may have to trim carpet. Now the ...
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| 2000 gmc K2500 6.5l starter problem | 9/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: the starter will not active with key switch. the neutral safety switch has been bypassed and the ...
A: check the security light. Is it on, blinking or on then off? If it stays on longer than bulb check ...
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| fan clutch noise | 8/29/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: Mazda Bongo 1998 truck (Motorhome), diesel 2200lt. Originally when travelling a loud roaring fan ...
A: Just using basic knowledge of fan clutch operations, it does indeed sound as if the fan clutch is on ...
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| electrical problem | 8/29/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 6.2 diesel suburban, brand new alternator, 2 brand new batteries and they will not charge ...
A: What is the rate of charge off the back of alternator? If it is proper 13.5-14.5V then you have a ...
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| IAH probelm 2002 GMC HD2500 | 8/28/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: The 540 DTC showed up again, so I will probably be replacing the Intake Air Heater relay on my 2002 ...
A: I would look at possible causes for the relay burning. A small short to (-). A bad heater element. ...
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| milage/smog check prep | 8/28/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: Good Morning, I have an 02 Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3L with 93k on the Odometer. I have a SMOG Check due ...
A: Before I change plugs, I would change the fuel filter and air filter. A drop that significant in MPG ...
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| Cam Shaft Position Sensor | 8/26/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I own a 2002 GMC Yukon 4.8L. Took the truck to Auto Zone. Diagnostic Testing states faulty CAM shaft ...
A: It is not taht hard, but it is not easy. It is located on REAR of engine, on block deck, in area ...
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| Reverse lights don't work | 8/26/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 1999 Suburban 1500 4x4. My reverse lights are not working. I have changed the bulbs, ...
A: You'll need to check and see if you have power (key on engine off) on the LIGHT GREEN wire at the ...
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| 89 chevy 1500 front axle | 8/26/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: greetings, got a 89 4x4 that wont engage, looked under and noticed passenger side axle sticking out ...
A: I do not have any information on a 1989 unit, but the right axle yube will unbolt from the carrier ...
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| blower not working | 8/25/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2002 gmc SLE envoy and when we bought the car, the fan controls the heat and a/c blowing ...
A: I would suspect the blower resistor, which is located next to the blower motor, passanger side, ...
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| engine noise 2005 gmc envoy | 8/24/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I am getting an increasing loud noise (whine)from my 2005 GM envoy 4.6 A mechanic suggested to ...
A: It is MOST likely the Belt idler pulley, which is on the drivers side between the Alternator and A/C ...
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| 2004 Chevy Silverado | 8/24/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I actually have 2 questions. The 1st one being how do you reprogram the key fobs on the 2004 models ...
A: 1st.... Important: All transmitters which are to be recognized by the PDM must be programmed in a ...
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| timing/99 gmc ykon | 8/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I replaced the enire distibutor ( ear for cap broke off) on my 99 gmc yukon(5.7), how to you set ...
A: There is no bypass. Put the enginer on TDC #1 cylinder compression stroke. Important: Rotate the ...
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| computer reset for 99 gmc sonoma 4.3 vortex | 8/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: Need to know how to reset computer due to rotor button breaking replaced button but would idle but ...
A: There is not way to reset PCM. My best advice is to remove dist. Put engine on TDC #1 compression ...
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| GMC Yukon Reverse Issue | 8/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: 98 GMC Yukon 5.7L. Was reversing into my driveway (as ? b/4 by someone else), however, was in ...
A: I would HIGHLY suspect the reaction shell. When they go, it is VERY similar to the symptoms you ...
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| 2002 GMC SONOMA PART TIME 4X4 NO REVERSE | 6/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: TRANSMISSION 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC. 170,000 MILES JUST GOT IT SO I DON'T KNOW MUCH BACKGROUND EXCEPT WAS ...
A: Sounds like the reaction shell (sun shell) is stripped. It is an easy fixfor any tranny tech. It ...
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