This 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe came in with the SES light on and complaints of poor fuel economy and a “strange feel to the engine”. I checked codes and found a code P0178 stored along with misfire and lean codes. P0178 is set if the frequency reading in the fuel composition sensor is below 45 Hz … Continue reading “2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, Code P0178”
The previous post on replacing the daytime running light sockets on a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has detail about how to get to the socket but did not have much about how to splice in the new socket. The upper set of contacts in the picture below are burnt and are the reason for the socket … Continue reading “2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Replacing a DRL Socket”
This 1997 Chevrolet C1500 pickup came in with the complaint that the park or tail light fuse would blow. i did a quick inspection of the trailer wiring at the rear of the vehicle and all was well back there. I turned my attention to the front park lights. Four phillips headed screws and it … Continue reading “1997 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup, Park Light Fuse Blows”
This 2006 GMC Sierra came in with multiple problems related to being struck by lightning. It was only during the process of repairing other systems that I noticed that the glass in the driver’s side mirror was etched with actual lightning bolts. I personally think it is kind of cool to have a physical recording … Continue reading “2006 GMC Sierra, Changing the Driver’s Outside Mirror”
This 2002 GMC Yukon came in with the complaint that the lights on the rear of the truck were working sometimes and sometimes not. The customer had only complained about the turn signals but in testing I found that different lights on both sides were not working properly. I figured it had to be a … Continue reading “2002 GMC Yukon, Tail , Stop, Turn and Reverse Lights Inop”
This 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic came in with a leaking a/c system. I installed leak detection dye and had the customer drive the vehicle for a few days as I could not pinpoint a leak with an electronic leak detector. When the truck came back in, I looked around a little with my black (UV) … Continue reading “2007 Chevrolet Silverado, Changing a Leaking Condenser”
This 2003 Chevrolet Silverado came in with both daytime running lights inoperative. In order to access the DRL bulbs the headlight assembly has to be removed first. It is pretty simple. Locate the retaining pin and lift up the lever. With the lever lifted up the pin can be slid out towards the center of … Continue reading “2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Daytime Running Lights Inop”
In an attempt to avoid any further confusion I am giving some detailed information on the blower resistors for the Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Denali, Sierra, Suburban and Yukon and Cadillac Escalade and midsized Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and SSR (2004+2005), GMC Envoy, Isuzu Ascender and Olsmobile Bravada. First of all the … Continue reading “Identifying The Correct Blower Resistor for Your 1999 – 2007 Chevrolet or GMC Truck Or SUV”
This 1988 Chevrolet C1500 pickup came in with the complaint that the stoplights or brake lights do not work. The customer had already replaced the stoplight switch, bulbs and fuse. Why he replaced all of that and did not bother checking anything I do not know?? I did check the fuse and it was okay. … Continue reading “1988 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup No Brake, Stop Lights”
This 1995 Chevrolet Pick up came in with a complaint that the engine would start running poorly. Bucking and jerking intermittently and just generally carrying on is what the customer stated. He also said that he has had several different shops look at the problem, he has spent a lot of money and I am … Continue reading “1995 Chevrolet Pickup, Runs Poorly Sometimes – Code 15”