How To Search Sparky’s Answers; Old School, New School or No School?

No matter which category you fit into Sparky’s Answers has a search option for you. Try all three methods. You might find out that you are not who you think you are. Old School Old School fits me because well, I am old. I grew up in this industry and this world using a table … Continue reading “How To Search Sparky’s Answers; Old School, New School or No School?”

General Motors Computer Hardware Requirements for Programming GM Vehicles

After an exhausting morning of trying to get my computer set up for TIS 2 Web Programming, this is what I found. Forget about using a modern computing system built for a consumer. At this time GM’s programming system will only work with 32 bit systems. GM recommends for successful programming to only use a … Continue reading “General Motors Computer Hardware Requirements for Programming GM Vehicles”

Changing Brushes in a Denso Alternator

To check and change the brush holder assembly on a Denso internal fan alternator, start by removing the nut on the insulator post. Then with the insulator removed proceed to removing the remaining nuts, one screw and ground strap. The extra screw and ground strap will not always be present. Note that this particular alternator … Continue reading “Changing Brushes in a Denso Alternator”

2002 GMC Sierra, Installing a Fused Battery Lead

This 2002 GMC Sierra came in with charging system complaints that I showed the repair for in an earlier post. Now I want to show how the whole situation could have been avoided if the installer had followed simple instructions. To see that repair please click here. If you recall the owner had installed electric … Continue reading “2002 GMC Sierra, Installing a Fused Battery Lead”