2015 Kia K900, Transmission Stuck In Park, Car Won’t Move

This 2015 Kia K900 was in my bay for diagnosis of several problems when the engine stalled and would not restart. There I was at the end of the day with the car half in and half out of the shop. My first thought was no big deal, I will just knock the shifter into … Continue reading “2015 Kia K900, Transmission Stuck In Park, Car Won’t Move”

2008 Chevrolet Impala, Ignition Switch Will Not Turn Off

This 2008 Chevrolet Impala came in with the complaint that the ignition switch would not turn all the way off. This resulted in not being able to remove the key (never try to force a key out) and several lights staying on and running the battery down. Testing starts with checking the RAP fuse. It … Continue reading “2008 Chevrolet Impala, Ignition Switch Will Not Turn Off”

2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, BTSI Fuse Blows

This 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe came in with multiple complaints so there will be several repairs on this vehicle. The first one deals with the BTSI fuse blowing in the under hood fuse box. I am pointing to the fuse in the picture below. The blown fuse next to the location on the fuse box legend. … Continue reading “2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, BTSI Fuse Blows”

2005 Chevrolet Impala Ignition Key Will Not Turn All The Way Off

This is a story of how little things left unattended and decisions made in haste can lead to huge problems. The customer came into the shop keys in hand, complaining that the ignition would not shut all the way off in her 2005 Chevrolet Impala and she needed it looked at. I asked where the … Continue reading “2005 Chevrolet Impala Ignition Key Will Not Turn All The Way Off”