1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, Short In Park Lights

This 1991 Chevrolet caprice came in with the complaint that fuse #14 blows for the park / tail lights. As is normal for myself when looking for a short in the lighting systems, I went around the outside of the car and looked at the lights. There it was finally an easy one. The driver’s … Continue reading “1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, Short In Park Lights”

2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Changing Headlight Bulbs

This 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer came in with the driver’s side low beam not working. This one is a little trickier than earlier models to replace the bulbs in, because the grill has to be removed first. Not too hard though. There are several clips that hold the rill to the vehicle. Gentle prying with a … Continue reading “2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Changing Headlight Bulbs”

2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Changing Rear power Window Regulator & Motor Assembly

This 2001 Pontiac Grand Am came in with a rear window inoperative. Pretty clever use, of popsicle sticks and cardboard, to keep the window up though. First, I removed the the phillips headed screw that holds the interior door handle bezel in place. Then using a small screwdriver, I lifted the rear edge of the … Continue reading “2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Changing Rear power Window Regulator & Motor Assembly”

1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup, No Low Beam Headlights

This 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup came in with the complaint of no low beam headlights. A simple test of tilting the steering column up and down with the headlight and dimmer switches on and positioned for low beam operation proved that the problem was in the steering column when the low beams came on … Continue reading “1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup, No Low Beam Headlights”