Tag Archives: Ignition
1994 Buick Century P0341 Cam Sensor Code
I have a 1994 Buick Century v6 3.1 and im having 2 main problems. My first problem is I replaced the crank and cam sensors awhile ago and while everything went fine with the crank im having some problems with the cam sensor. When I got the new one in it gave me a P0341 code so I looked at it and it was faulty…
Ford F-150 Check Engine Light Codes- Dead Battery
Question: I have a 1999 Ford F150 V6 it give a check engine code saying a misfire on cylinder 6 but it doesn’t do it all the time. When the computer code is cleared it runs great for weeks but then starts to run rough and says it is running lean again. Answer: I’d try and find what’s causing the misfire such as a bad…
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Code P0171 and EGR
HI,I have a 1996 Pontiac Grand am that has two codes P0401 and P0171 can the two be relayed I know one is EGR flow insufficient and the other is fuel system lean. do you think the EGR Valve is staying open causing the lean. ProTech: They can be related yes. The p0171 is a lean code, and the p0401 is an EGR code. If the EGR valve…
1999 Olds Alero Blower Motor and Security Light
I have a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. The blower motor does not work. I have replaced the blower motor with a delphi motor and the blower motor resistor 3 times. The blower worked one time and has quit again. ProTech: Are you sure you don’t have a wiring problem somewhere? Where do i start to look for the problem. You might want look for water intrusion…
1996 Cadillac Passkey Problem
My 1996 Cadillac says theft system problem and car will not start. ProTech: You probably have a bad ignition cylinder in your Cadillac. Can I take care of that on my own? Are you capable of disassembling the steering column? Yes. It also requires quite a few special tools. But if you are capable, go for it. Not entirely a hard job. The wires to…
1994 Pontiac Transport Van Starts Then Stalls
I have a 1994 Pontiac Transport van it cranks up then dies right away there is a little light that comes on when it dies bottom right corner of the dash it is round with an arrow pointing down what is that symbol mean and could this be my problem please help. ProTech: That could be the low coolant light, and probably not the cause…
1995 Chevrolet Camaro Has No Spark at Plugs
I have a 1995 Camaro 3.4 litre, will not start and has no spark….ran 2minutes this morning and just shut off. Still would not start after 2 hours. Getting gas. Coil packs and camshaft positioning sensor has been replaced and still no fire. ProTech: So it is getting fuel, but still does not have any spark, correct? Yes Do you by chance have a scanner?…
1996 Pontiac Grand Am Gauges Problem
I have a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am, the car starts then dies. There is no power to the gauge cluster and the radio wont come on. I replaced ignition switch but did not help. Battery is fully charged. Lights and turn signals work. Help please. ProTech: Just to be clear, did you replace the ignition switch (electrical part) or the ignition cylinder? Electrical. Have you…
1995 Pontiac Bonneville Won’t Idle
I have a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville that has a 3.8L (3800)v6 engine, It starts rough and wont idle it also wont accelerate or climb hills. I have changed all 3 ignition coils and cleaned the fuel injectors what should I do next I really need this car to work. Ok, is the check engine light on or anything like that? Yes the check engine light…
1997 Chevy S-10 Keeps Blowing Ignition Fuse
Have a 1997 Chevy s10 p/u that keeps blowing #10 fuse. Key in on position its OK, but as soon as turn key to start it blows fuse ProTech: Do you know what circuits are on the fuse? Says its the fuse for the ignition #10 fuse Do you have any aftermarket equipment on the truck? Like an alarm, or remote start, or anything else…
2006 Chevy Malibu Will Crank But Not Start
My 2006 Chevy Malibu will crank up, but it will not engage/or turnover until i press the accelerator…once that happens it works out fine…until the next time i crank it up. ProTech: Can you give a bit more info? Crank up, engage, and turnover all mean the same thing so I’m a bit confused. Will it crank but not start? OK, i would attempt to…
1999 Pontiac Montana Check Engine Light Blinking
I have a 1999 Pontiac Montana code p0306 misfire detected. Check engine light blinking. Changed spark plugs, wires, ignition coil and put in new fuel filter. We checked compression and it’s good but still the same. What else can I do to fix the problems that all happened when i fixed a gas leak. Mechanic JK What kind of gas leak did you have? Just past the fuel filter…
1999 Silverado Security Light and Won’t Start
I have a Chevy Silverado 1999 turns over but no fuel and no spark changed fuel pump cam sensor Crankshaft sensor still nothing some one told me I need to have my key reprogrammed. ProTech: Is the security light on? Yes. Then that is your issue. The theft deterrent system will kill the fuel enable signal so the truck won’t start. Your Silverado does not…
Passlock Theft System Problems On GM Cars
Ok, today at work I had the unfortunate pleasure of a customer that was a complete moron and complainer! She had a Passlock Problem on her car. This happens all too often in the auto repair field, and I’m getting extremely tired of people that have no idea what they are talking about trying to tell me my job! It all started out as a…