This 2001 Chevrolet Impala came in with the complaint that the low beam headlights would not work. I went to the headlight bulb and found power on both terminals of the low beam bulb. This indicates that a ground is missing. After looking at a wiring diagram I determined that there were several possibilities: broken … Continue reading “2001 Chevrolet Impala, No Low Beam Headlights”
A 2005 Chevrolet Malibu came in with no outside turn signals working and the inside indicators were flashing quickly. I know this sounds a little crazy but the first thing to check is codes. Codes B3948, B3949, B3950 and B3951 were stored for possible short to power. With all of these codes I was expecting … Continue reading “2005 Chevrolet Malibu Turn Signals Inop”
This 1992 Chevrolet Camaro came in with the complaint of the rear hatch pull down motor runs continuously and it will not close the hatch. This post also applies to Pontiac Firebirds. The fuse had already been removed in order to keep the battery from going dead. On the rear trim panel there are two … Continue reading “1992 Chevrolet Camaro Rear Hatch Does Not Close”
This car has an intermittent no start condition with the security light flashing. Checked codes and found code B2960 stored. The code is for a valid but incorrect passkey signal. Now there are several different things that can cause this code but the most common is a failing passkey sensor which is part of the … Continue reading “2003 Chevrolet Impala Security Light Flashes and The Engine Will Not Run”
This post is for replacing an ignition key tumbler kit in a 2003 Chevrolet Impala but it applies to most General Motor Vehicles from the late 1990’s to 2007 With a small screwdriver depress the retaining pin, rotate and pull the tumbler assembly from the sensor housing. The retaining pin can be seen in the … Continue reading “2003 Chevrolet Impala Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement”
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier came in the shop with no headlights. The service vehicle light is on and the DRL relay clicks several times when placed in gear with engine running. Checked power and ground at headlight bulb (required assembly removal). No switching grounds from dimmer switch. Located badly damaged harness connector under the battery tray. … Continue reading “2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Headlights Inop”