This 1999 S10 Blazer came in with the complaint that the engine would run poorly sometimes. The customer unfortunately could not provide a better description of the issue. Luckily there were some clear codes stored in the PCM memory, P0118 and P1115 Code P0118 was stored due to a high voltage signal from the coolant … Continue reading “1999 Chevrolet S10 Blazer, Runs Poorly Sometimes”
This 1994 Chevrolet caprice came in with the complaint that the engine runs hot. I ran the engine while monitoring the temperature with the dash gauge, a Tech 2 scan tool and an infrared heat gun. The coolant gauge was reading hot but with the infrared heat gun it was not. Data stream also confirmed that it … Continue reading “1994 Chevrolet Caprice, Runs Hot”
This 2000 Chevrolet cavalier came in with the SES light on and a code P0118 stored for low coolant temperature among other problems. A quick scan found that the coolant temperature was at -40 degrees F. The outside temperature is in the mid 70’s. I found the coolant temperature sensor broken and the harness connector … Continue reading “2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, P0118 Low Coolant Temperature”
This 2002 Chevrolet Malibu came in with a simple enough complaint. The power outlet in the dash did not work. Simple enough. I went to fuse number 34 in the underhood fuse box to check the fuse. Why is there a 2 amp fuse when there should be a 20 amp fuse? Why is it … Continue reading “2002 Chevrolet Malibu, Power Outlet Not Working”
This 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe had several complaints and this one is no fog lights. I connected my Tech 2 scan tool and checked some basic functions and found that the scan tool could turn on the fog lights. There was a codes stored for a park light malfunction. I checked wiring diagrams and found that … Continue reading “2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, Fog Lights Do Not Work”
This 2005 Chevrolet Malibu came in with the driver’s side low beam headlight not working. It is a pretty simple repair. There are two 10 mm headed screws that hold the headlight assembly to the vehicle. With the two screw removed the headlight assembly lifts up and off the car. A little wiggling is needed … Continue reading “2005 Chevrolet Malibu, Changing The Low Beam Headlight Bulb”
This 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche with a 5.3 liter VIN “T” engine was towed in with the complaint that the engine would not run. I went to check codes and data and found that communication to the PCM was down. I checked all of the fusees under the hood and in the interior fuse box. No … Continue reading “2003 Chevrolet Avalanche, No Run Condition”
This 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer came in with a fairly loud roaring/whining noise coming from under the hood while the engine was running. I was pretty sure the idler pulley bearing was making the noise so I loosened the tensioner assembly and took the belt off. It took a 3/8 square drive adapter to connect to … Continue reading “2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Bearing Noise Under The Hood”
If you have a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu or a similar vehicle, and the front turn signal and park light socket is burnt out you have two choices. Buy a replacement headlight assembly or install a new socket. The manufacturer considers the socket to be part of the headlight assembly and therefore does not list a … Continue reading “2005 Chevrolet Malibu, Front Turn Signal Socket”
This 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe came in with multiple complaints so there will be several repairs on this vehicle. The first one deals with the BTSI fuse blowing in the under hood fuse box. I am pointing to the fuse in the picture below. The blown fuse next to the location on the fuse box legend. … Continue reading “2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, BTSI Fuse Blows”