This 2003 Chevrolet Silverado came in with the very distinct complaint that the power window regulator was failing. Actually, it is my truck and I heard one or two of the cable strands pop while I was rolling the window down at a drive up teller. This repair generally applies to 1998 through 2007 GM: … Continue reading “2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Power Window Regulator & Motor Assembly Replacement Part 1”
This 2015 Kia K900 was in my bay for diagnosis of several problems when the engine stalled and would not restart. There I was at the end of the day with the car half in and half out of the shop. My first thought was no big deal, I will just knock the shifter into … Continue reading “2015 Kia K900, Transmission Stuck In Park, Car Won’t Move”
This 2015 Kia Soul came in with the complaint that the driver’s high beam headlight and the left front turn signal did not work. I had already done some preliminary work before getting to this point in the diagnosis. The previous work included checking the fuses, headlight bulb & it’s harness connector, codes and data. … Continue reading “2015 Kia Soul, Headlight & Turn Signal Inoperative”
This 2007 Chevrolet Express G1500 van came in with the complaint that the A/C would not work. Neither the blower nor the compressor would come on. Looking at a wiring diagram revealed that fuse number 10 in the interior fuse box supplies power to both the compressor and blower control portions of the HVAC system. … Continue reading “2007 Chevy Express G1500 Van, Fuse #10, HVAC Fuse Blows”
It is kind of funny to me but this is one of those things I tend to take for granted that the average person working on his or her car has difficulty with. I think for me it must be a combination of experience and hand strength that makes it so easy to remove the … Continue reading “Removing The Tilt Lever Handle On GM Cars & Trucks”