This 2002 Olds Alero came in with a crank but no run condition. I suspected anti theft problem but I changed my mind after no anti theft related codes were stored. In fact the only engine code that was stored was for an a/c clutch relay circuit problem. So I went about the normal checks … Continue reading “2002 Oldsmobile Alero, No Run Condition”
This 2004 GMC Envoy came in with the passenger side low beam not working. This repair applies generally to Envoys, Bravadas and Trailblazers, with only slight differences in the headlight assembly removal. Some require removing the grill assembly. This one is pretty simple though. Pull the retainers straight up. You can use just you fingers. … Continue reading “2004 GMC Envoy, Low Beam Headlight Inop”
This 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix came in with a faulty coolant level sensor. The radiator was full of coolant, the light was on and it would go off when the sensor is disconnected. The sensor is in a pretty difficult place to access for replacement but there is a trick. The sensor is the grey … Continue reading “2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, Changing The Low Coolant Sensor”
This 2001 Dodge Stratus came in with the complaint that sometimes it just does not run. The car had recently been purchased from a used car lot and since buying it the new owner had installed two fuel pumps. It ran for about a week after the first one was installed. When the fuel pump … Continue reading “2001 Dodge Stratus, No Run Condition”
Believe it or not this is the original character that led to the creation of Sparky’s Answers. I had been told that I should start writing down or documenting the repairs that I do on a regular basis but it was not until Brad, my son in law came up with the figure you see … Continue reading “The Sparky Character Origins”
This 1999 Jeep Cherokee came in with the complaint that the key would not turn off. I pulled it in the shop and pulled the fuel pump relay from the under hood fuse box so the engine would die. The customer had already made a mess of the steering column covers so I actually had … Continue reading “1999 Jeep Cherokee, Ignition Switch Will Not Turn Off”
This 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer came in with the complaint that the blower did not work at any speed. This repair applies to 2002 -2009 Chevrolet Trailblazers and GMC Envoys,2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2002-2008 Isuzu Ascender. The parts are the same but positions may vary for 2004 and 2005 Chevrolet SSR. All with manual … Continue reading “2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Blower Inop”
This 1996 Nissan Pick Up came ind with the complaint that the blower motor does not work. The blower motor is located under the passenger side of the dash. I disconnected the wiring harness for test purposes. I installed a test light in between the two terminals of the harness connector by using a small … Continue reading “1996 Nissan Pick Up, Blower Does Not Work”