This 2005 GMC Sierra came in with a poor run condition and multiple misfire codes stored. Code P0304 was one of the misfire codes stored. While looking at data I noted that misfires on cylinder #4 were markedly higher that most of the other cylinders. Normally when confronted with high misfire counts on this engine … Continue reading “2005 GMC Sierra, Multiple Misfires”
This 2008 Chevrolet Impala came in with the complaint that there was a loud ticking sound coming from under the passenger side of the dash, with the a/c on. Well on that side of the car there are two actuators and to get to either one of them the glove box needs to be removed. … Continue reading “2008 Chevrolet Impala, Ticking Sound Under Passenger Side Of Dash”
This 1992 Ford F150 came in with a no charge complaint. The battery, alternator and alternator connectors had already been changed. I had to start with improving the splice connections that were used when the repair harnesses were installed. There had been a combination of scotch lock type connectors and poorly crimped cheap splicing connectors … Continue reading “1992 Ford F150, No Charge Condition”
This 2002 Buick Century came in with the complaint that the idle speed was higher than it was supposed to be and sometimes it was very high. I looked the car over and saw that a new IAC valve and and new TPS had already been installed on the engine. I did a quick check … Continue reading “2002 Buick Century, Idles High”
This 2004 Toyota Camry was towed in with the complaint that the engine would run but it would only idle. The alternator had failed and after the alternator was replaced the condition developed. The “Check Engine” light was on so I checked codes. P0113, “Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input” and P2118 “Throttle Actuator Control … Continue reading “2004 Toyota Camry, Engine Speed Will Not Accelerate Past Idle”
This 2006 Acura TL came in with the complaint that the battery would go dead while the car was parked and not being used. The first thing that I found was a dead cell in the battery but I wanted to cover all the bases and checked for a drain condition. I installed my trusty … Continue reading “2006 Acura TL, Battery Goes Dead”
This 2008 Chevrolet Impala came in with the complaint that the ignition switch would not turn all the way off. This resulted in not being able to remove the key (never try to force a key out) and several lights staying on and running the battery down. Testing starts with checking the RAP fuse. It … Continue reading “2008 Chevrolet Impala, Ignition Switch Will Not Turn Off”
This 2005 Suzuki Forenza came in with the complaint that the driver’s low beam headlight was not working. The vehicle owner had given up on trying to change to bulb himself because of limited room to work. I looked it over and decided the easier avenue would be to remove the headlight assembly and then … Continue reading “2005 Suzuki Forenza, Changing The Low Beam Headlight Bulb”
This 2003 Ford Focus came in with the complaint that the car was running hot. It has a 2.0 liter engine and is a non SVT model. Although similar to later model vehicles with the same set up, this year is unique in it’s wiring harness design. After asking multiple questions of the owner and … Continue reading “2003 Ford Focus, Runs Hot, Cooling Fans Inop, Part 1”
Welcome to part 2 of this repair on the cooling fan system on a 2003 Ford Focus. To see part 1 please click here. I consulted the wiring diagrams further and found that there was a fan resistor located in the fan housing. After unplugging the connector this is what I found. One terminal was … Continue reading “2003 Ford Focus, Runs Hot, Cooling Fans Inop, Part 2”