2014 GMC Acadia, Stalls Sometimes, Codes P0689 and P1682

This 2014 GMC Enclave came in with the complaint that the engine would fail to start sometimes and occasionally stall while driving. Multiple warning lights would come on in the dash. I checked codes and found codes P0689 and P1682 stored in the PCM. In researching the codes I found a GM TSB #19-NA-276 I … Continue reading “2014 GMC Acadia, Stalls Sometimes, Codes P0689 and P1682”

2017 Buick Enclave Alternator Stops Charging

This 2017 Buick Enclave came in with the complaints that the a/c would stop and a “message” would appear in the dash. It took a few times checking this problem out for the problem to actually occur. There were no codes stored in the pcm related to the charging system. There were however low voltage … Continue reading “2017 Buick Enclave Alternator Stops Charging”

2011 Ram 1500, New Alternator Not Charging

This 2011 Ram 1500 came in with the complaint that the alternator was not charging even though it had been replaced. After checking codes and finding a codes P0622 Generator Field Control Circuit Open and P063A Generator Voltage Sense Circuit. The battery light was on in the dash. I had already replaced the battery because … Continue reading “2011 Ram 1500, New Alternator Not Charging”

2004 Lexus RX330, Stoplights Inoperative//Erratic

This 2004 Lexus RX330 came in with he complaint that the stoplights were not working correctly. It turned out that the LED circuit boards were faulty . Sometimes a few of the LEDs worked and sometimes none worked. This repair applies to 2004, 2005 and 2006 year models I found that the LED circuit boards … Continue reading “2004 Lexus RX330, Stoplights Inoperative//Erratic”

2012 Chevrolet Silverado, Battery Goes Dead

This 2012 Chevrolet Silverado came in with the complaint that the battery would go dead if the owner let the truck sit for a week. No one was able to replicate the concern including myself. I went a couple of steps further and eventually got the truck to act up. I was concerned that the … Continue reading “2012 Chevrolet Silverado, Battery Goes Dead”

2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Power Window Regulator & Motor Assembly Replacement Part 1

This 2003 Chevrolet Silverado came in with the very distinct complaint that the power window regulator was failing. Actually, it is my truck and I heard one or two of the cable strands pop while I was rolling the window down at a drive up teller. This repair generally applies to 1998 through 2007 GM: … Continue reading “2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Power Window Regulator & Motor Assembly Replacement Part 1”

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”

2015 Kia Soul, Headlight & Turn Signal Inoperative

This 2015 Kia Soul came in with the complaint that the driver’s high beam headlight and the left front turn signal did not work. I had already done some preliminary work before getting to this point in the diagnosis. The previous work included checking the fuses, headlight bulb & it’s harness connector, codes and data. … Continue reading “2015 Kia Soul, Headlight & Turn Signal Inoperative”

2007 Chevy Express G1500 Van, Fuse #10, HVAC Fuse Blows

This 2007 Chevrolet Express G1500 van came in with the complaint that the A/C would not work. Neither the blower nor the compressor would come on. Looking at a wiring diagram revealed that fuse number 10 in the interior fuse box supplies power to both the compressor and blower control portions of the HVAC system. … Continue reading “2007 Chevy Express G1500 Van, Fuse #10, HVAC Fuse Blows”

Removing The Tilt Lever Handle On GM Cars & Trucks

It is kind of funny to me but this is one of those things I tend to take for granted that the average person working on his or her car has difficulty with. I think for me it must be a combination of experience and hand strength that makes it so easy to remove the … Continue reading “Removing The Tilt Lever Handle On GM Cars & Trucks”