2003 Toyota 4Runner, A/C Stops Cooling

This 2003 Toyota 4Runner came in with the complaint that the a/c stops cooling after a while and the a/c lights on the dash start flashing. This is a common problem on later model Toyota’s in general. Most of the time it is just a failed compressor clutch relay but sometimes as in this case … Continue reading “2003 Toyota 4Runner, A/C Stops Cooling”

2003 Toyota 4Runner, Battery Corrosion

This 2003 Toyota 4Runner battery post is a perfect example of why you should look under your hood and inspect things on a regular basis. It does not take long for a battery terminal to get corroded. Also with corrosion this bad something else is going on. For some reason there is battery acid leaking … Continue reading “2003 Toyota 4Runner, Battery Corrosion”

2004 Cadillac CTS No Stoplights

This 2004 Cadillac CTS came in with the complaint of no stoplights. I decided to start by checking the bulbs. To do this I first had to remove the black plastic nuts that also serve as hooks for the cargo net. After the nuts were removed I pulled the trim panel up that goes across … Continue reading “2004 Cadillac CTS No Stoplights”

1998 Chevrolet Lumina, Battery Goes Dead Again

This 1998 Chevrolet Lumina had been in a few weeks back for a complaint of the battery going dead. I had located and replaced a faulty driver’s side power door lock switch. The customer called and stated that the battery had gone dead again and wanted to know if I would look at it. I … Continue reading “1998 Chevrolet Lumina, Battery Goes Dead Again”

1997 Chevrolet Suburban, Cruise Control Inop

This 1997 Chevrolet Suburban came in with the complaint that the cruise would work sometimes. This repair applies to multiple Chevrolet and GMC trucks and vans that use the cruise servo number 25315088, gasoline only, no diesels. For a list of these vehicles please go to the ACDelco website and you will find a tab … Continue reading “1997 Chevrolet Suburban, Cruise Control Inop”

2000 Chevrolet Silverado, Changing The A/C Belt

This 2000 Chevrolet Silverado came in with the complaint that the a/c was not getting cold. A quick visual inspection found that the a/c belt was gone. Most owners do not even realize there is a separate a/c belt. In order to replace the belt, the primary serpentine belt has to be removed. This requires … Continue reading “2000 Chevrolet Silverado, Changing The A/C Belt”

2002 F150, P0401 Insufficient EGR Flow

This 2002 Ford F150 with a 5.4 liter engine came in with the service engine soon light on and a P0401 code stored. This same general test applies to most Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with EGR valves and DPFE sensors. Wire colors may vary and you may wish to consult a wiring diagram. It … Continue reading “2002 F150, P0401 Insufficient EGR Flow”

2004 Buick Rendezvous, Turn Signals and Hazard Lights Inop

This 2004 Buick Rendezvous came in with a complaint that the turn signals and hazard lights would not work. The customer stated that the problem occurred shortly after backing a boat in the water. I started by checking to see which fuses were involved and located the fuse box on the passenger side of the … Continue reading “2004 Buick Rendezvous, Turn Signals and Hazard Lights Inop”

2000 Chevrolet Silverado, Changing The Cabin Air Filters

This 2000 Chevrolet Silverado came in with a complaint that there was not much air coming through the vents. The customer said he thought the blower motor might be worn out. A quick look under the dash and I saw that this truck has a cabin air filter. I removed the single screw at the … Continue reading “2000 Chevrolet Silverado, Changing The Cabin Air Filters”

1997 Audi A4, No Headlights

This 1997 Audi A4 came in with a complaint of no headlights. I looked at the diagrams and it looked pretty simple. First I had to get to the wiring at the back of the headlight combination switch. There are four screws that hold the lower dash cover in place. Two behind the insert strips … Continue reading “1997 Audi A4, No Headlights”