This 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe came in with multiple complaints. Radiator cooling fans on with key off, dash warning lights on, gauges not working, door locks cycling, power windows not working and of course the battery will go dead if left sitting for any length of time. I had checked this Tahoe out a few weeks … Continue reading “2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, Multiple Complaints, Communication Faults”
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 2003 Chevrolet Impala came in with the complaint that the dash gauges and a/c compressor turn off after 5-10 miles of driving. There were dozens of codes stored in multiple modules and I seem to remember a reference to low voltage. I eventually wound up in “Engine Data 2” to find the data line … Continue reading “2003 Chevrolet Impala, Gauges and A/C Compressor Turn Off After 5-10 Miles of Driving”
This 2002 Dodge Neon came in with the complaint that the speedometer was not working. To test the cluster press in the trip reset button, turn the ignition switch on and release the reset button. The gauges will move in increments and the dash warning lights will come on with the exception of the turn … Continue reading “2002 Dodge Neon, Speedometer Not Working”
The customer came in with this 2001 Saturn SL and a couple of bulbs she wanted replaced in the instrument cluster. One for the DRL indicator (daytime running lights) and the other for the odometer. The first step was to remove the covers from the steering column. There were five screws with 5.5 mm hex … Continue reading “2001 Saturn SL Blown Bulbs In Instrument Cluster”
Vehicle came in with customer complaint of rear a/c inop and the odometer / message center only has dashes displayed. This vehicle was a 2001 Ford Windstar but this repair applies to several years of Windstars. Having seen this problem before I checked to see if any fuses were blown and fuse number 10 was … Continue reading “2001 Ford Windstar Odometer, Cruise Control and Rear Blower Inop”