Tag Archives: Truck
GMC Canyon Code P0116 Temperature Sensor And P0102 MAF
2006 GMC Canyon. When you push on the gas to take off it hesitates, while I am driving you can feel the engine hesitating, and when I slow down to stop it hesitates and the RPMs jerk and it stalls but if a pump the gas a little when it hesitates while I am stopping I can keep it from stalling. When I coded it…
Ford Expedition Vibration When Accelerating
2006 Ford Expedition. My Ford has 113K miles on it. The truck, when getting up to higher speeds runs and shifts perfect. We changed the ignition coils and spark plugs, transmission fluid, oil changed, and got the catalytic converter checked and it test fine. The U-joints are good to. The problems are that the idle is fine, but when coming off from a stop accelerating to around 30 mph the RPM’s go up and…
Chevrolet Silverado Vibration When Braking
Just replaced front pads and rotors on 2006 Chevy Silverado, left side also got a new caliper and bracket plus a new hub bearing. When i applied the brakes they vibrate hard. Getting a nasty vibration during braking. Found one bad rotor, replaced that, now it still vibrates through the pedal, but not as bad. What could it be? It is not the ABS brakes or…
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Hub And Shock Replacement
Hi i have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe LT 4×4 with auto ride. I was told i need new drivers side front bearing. Should I replace both front bearings? Also i was told my truck has a full wheel hub assembly that is needed as opposed to just the bearing. I have a mechanic who can do the labor much cheaper than a full service garage or…
Car Repair Problems For Mechanics
Car repairs can be tough on a mechanic. Auto repair on cars and trucks for a living can take it’s toll on you. After years of sevicing all makes and models, my head is full of information, specifications, procedures and common problems. Many of which are now useless to me since older cars no lnger come in to the new car dealership for repairs. We also…
1999 Dodge Durango Gauges and Radio Quit
I have a 1999 Dodge Durango, v8 5.9l and 360 engine, all my gauges and aftermarket radio worked fine until my brother put the battery from my moms van in my car so my alternator could charge hers, I drove on my moms battery for 2-3 weeks with no problems whatsoever, gauges worked fine and radio still worked, then my brother puts my original battery back…
1999 Chevrolet Blazer Misfire Cylinder Number 2
Hello, I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer 4×4, 4.3l Vortec v6. Truck starts, and idle & rev are great til about 2500 rpm. Hooked up OBDII scanner, gave a “P0302” code which states “cylinder 2 misfire”. From what I found on Blazer Forum net, shows possible ignition problems. Went through and changed the distributor cap and rotor. Then the ignition coil, then the swapped plug…
Extended Automotive Car Repair Warranty Explained
Let’s talk a little bit about warranties. Everything from your factory warranty to extended warranties. New cars, used cars, and just about any car these days has some form of warranty! Like I said in my earlier article, most new car makers have really extended their factory warranty on new vehicles for a long time. Take GM for instance, any new vehicle they sell has…
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Engine Light And Misfire Codes
2006 Chevy Trailblazer with 4200 engine and 50,00 miles. why a cylinder #4 and #6 leak? ProTech: What kind of leak? Sorry 50,000 miles. the dealer said they did a leak down test.and the head has to come off for repair. $3,ooo job they say and told my wife vehicle is not worth fixing . Give me a break!! The 2005-2007 models had cylinder head…
Burning Coolant Smell On 2001 Ford F-150 After Repairs
Had a coolant leak, got it fixed by a mechanic almost a week ago . I still get steam, and odor. I took it back they checked the pressure again and it checked okay. Is it normal for this to happen this long after. The mechanic said the leak was pretty bad, and there may be coolant in the insulation for the converter, and it…
Do It Yourself Car Maintenance And Repairs
Just a quick article about some things you ‘do-it-yourself’ guys and gals should keep in mind when doing repairs and regular maintenance on your vehicle. Now, I obviously do all the work and maintenance on my own vehicles since that is what I do for a living. Other people attempt to maintain and repair their cars or trucks, but let’s face it, some are better…
Chevrolet S-10 Truck Starting Problems Answered
1994 Chevrolet S-10 4.3 tbi. I never get the signal to turn on the fuel pump or fire the injectors but if i poor gas in the intake once the truck starts it runs fine. Any ideas ? I have replaced the fuel pump relay oil pressure switch and computer. ProTech: If you’re not getting a signal for fuel, then you either have a faulty crank…
How To Test 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Dead Battery Draw
I have a Chevy Tahoe 2005 4×2 and something keeps pulling battery down. I was told to hook a test light to negative side of and did it and pull all fuses one at a time and light stays on. Need help. ProTech: You were told the completely wrong way to check for a draw on the battery. Using a test light is a very poor…
High Beam Indicator On The Dash Of My GMC 2500
Why is the high beam light on in the dash of my 2004 GMC 2500 pick up when the truck is off and the high beam lever is off. ProTech: You’re probably looking at a short in the headlamp wiring somewhere, or even possibly a faulty instrument cluster. Every thing else works fine. I just pulled the fuses and the really for both the high…