How To Replace The Blower Motor Resistor That Wont Blow At All Speeds On A Chevrolet Silverado
Losing fan speed settings is the most common complaint of a bad blower resistor. On this 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, the customer has lost fan speeds 1 and 2. On the 1999-2007 General Motor Truck Series, the blower resistor is located near the blower motor, under the glove box. To gain access to the blower resistor you have to remove a cover box, held on by two 7mm bolts. On this vehicle the customer has an aftermarket floor mat making it difficult to remove the cover, so we will work around it. Normally this cover would be removed. The blower resistor is mounted...
Maxima I30 or I35 Power Window Feature Problems? Check the Encoder & Limit Switch.
APDTY 853618 Power Window Motor Front Left 00-03 Maxima, 00-01 I30, & 00-04 I35 Buy Now How to Check the Encoder & Limit Switch 1) Inspect suspect window slide mechanism. Ensure slide is free from debris or damage. Check for worn molding. Ensure the window is not binding in the molding. Repair as needed. If the window is able to slide freely, go to the next step. 2) Disconnect suspect window regulator connector. Access power window switch harness connector. Do not disconnect the connector. Turn ignition on. Back-probe connector, measure voltage between ground and terminal No. 9. If voltage is present, go...
Tuning an Engine by the Spark Plug. The Basics of Reading a Spark Plug.
When tuning a performance engine the spark plug is an important tuning tool. Being that there are many different tuning techniques, I will keep this article about the basics of spark plug reading on a Quarter-Mile Drag Strip (or wide-open-throttle tuning). When tuning by the spark plug, you must always use a NEW plug to get an accurate reading. To get a clean plug reading the engine should be shut down after the run and towed back to the pits. Any running of the engine after that will skew the plug reading. When tuning by the spark plug, you must always...
Dodge Grand Caravan Key Sticking in Ignition? Replacing a Ignition Lock Cylinder on Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Vehicles.
How to replace an ignition lock cylinder on a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. These procedures are very common on other year/make/models. APDTY 035814 Ignition Lock Cylinder Assembly w/ New Keys (Non-Transponder Type) Buy Now Removal 1.) Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove steering column cover retaining screws. If you are also replacing the Ignition Switch also, you will need to remove the steering column shroud. 1a.) Remove the cable from the parking brake release handle. Remove screws holding steering shroud. Then remove the lower steering column shroud. 1b.) Removing the Ignition Switch, use a No. 10 Torx bit, remove the...
What is a Core Charge?
In the automotive industry, there is a term called “Core Charge” or “Core Deposit”. This simple term causes headaches for people who have never heard of it before, and many times you will get upset to find out that you have to pay more for an auto part than its actual listed price. Well, here are the facts about core costs: The need for a “Core Charge” or “Core Deposit” arose from recycling and remanufacturing auto parts. Remanufacturing an auto part is nothing new and has been around since the automobile was invented. A remanufactured part of a reputable auto part rebuilder...