This GMC Yukon came in with the complaint that the power windows and power seats did not work and the Airbag light was on. Checking the fuses found that the SIR or airbag light 15 amp fuse was blown. I also found that the 50 amp MBEC fuse was blown. I replaced both fuses and … Continue reading “2004 GMC Yukon, Power Windows & Seats Inop, Airbag Light Is On”
This 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT came in with the complaint that the LBEC2 fuse would blow as soon as it was installed. The owner had tried several with the same result. The two symptoms that the owner noticed that pointed them towards a blown fuse was that the power windows and rear HVAC unit did … Continue reading “2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT, LBEC2 Fuse #75 Blows”
This 1994 Chevrolet C1500 came in with the complaint that the blower motor either would not work or work sometimes. A quick check of power and ground at the blower motor itself revealed a lack of ground while the problem was present. With the system on high and the blower motor not working I touched … Continue reading “1994 Chevrolet C1500 Blower Inop/Erratic”
It Recently came to my attention that some of my readers wanted to see how to perform an actuator recalibration using a Tech 2 scan tool. The pictures are dark and they are best viewed in low light conditions. Connect the scan tool to the DLC and turn the ignition on. After entering the year,make, … Continue reading “GM “C/K” & “S/T” Vehicles, HVAC Recalibration Using a Tech 2 Scan Tool”
This 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe came in with the complaint that the right daytime running light did not work. The repair starts with removing the headlight assembly retaining pins. They both rotate forward and lift straight up. With the pins removed the headlight assembly will detach from the vehicle. This allows access to the rear of … Continue reading “2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, DRL Not Working”
This 2005 Chevrolet Silverado came in with the complaint that it did not have cruise control. The customer, whom I have known for a long time, asked if I thought cruise control could be added to his truck. I was not sure. He stated that he had found several references to doing just that with … Continue reading “2005 Chevrolet Silverado, Adding Factory Cruise Control”
This 2006 GMC Yukon came in with the Service Engine Soon (SES) light on and a code P0449 stored in the PCM memory. This test should be done on the vehicle but I could not figure a way to o the test and position everything for a good picture. So you will just have to … Continue reading “2006 GMC Yukon, P0449”
This 2000 Chevrolet Suburban came in with the complaint that the instrument cluster does not work. I checked communication with my Tech 2 scan tool and found a communication problem with most modules. Including the instrument cluster. Since my scan tool would power up, I knew that I had power to the DCL and at … Continue reading “2000 Chevrolet Suburban, Instrument Cluster Does Not Work”
This is a list of procedures to replace the multiple actuators on General Motors Trucks and SUV’s from 1999 to 2009. These posts will apply to all of the Full Sized Trucks and SUV’s listed below. There may be slight differences between brands and trim levels. HVAC Calibration Procedure GM Trucks And SUV’s 2003 Chevrolet … Continue reading “Actuator Replacement GM Trucks and SUV’s 1999-2009”
Well, I got to see something new today. The customer brought this 1998 Chevy K1500 in with the complaint that the right rear turn signals would not work with the park lights on. I thought no big deal, the right rear socket board has weak internal ground. Seen it a hundred times if I have … Continue reading “1998 Chevrolet K1500, Right Rear Turn Signal Erratic”