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• 4.2L Engine Sensor Locations Typical engine data sensor locations for the 4.2L straight six cylinder engine in many GM SUV’s and small trucks. Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT) Throttle Body (under air inlet) Electronic Throttle Control MAP Sensor Secondary Air Injection Diverter Valve Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Exhaust Cam Actuator Solenoid Fuel Pressure Regulator Exhaust Camshaft Position Sensor
• 2004 Buick Century Heater and Wipers Stopped Working I have a 2004 Buick Century and all of a sudden the power windows, heater and wiper blade arms stopped working. There is also no power to the radio or windows when the vehicle is in the accessories. I tried to check the fuses and can’t seem to find anything that is wrong. You have a ...
• Chevy Silverado Engine Ticking Noise I’ve heard many complaints from customers, in person and online, about a ticking-type noise coming from the engine on their Chevrolet Silverado. Usually at start-up it is loudest, and this may even cause a misfire condition on a particular cylinder. The noise seems to be rotational, usually about half the speed of the crankshaft. Lately, ...
• Lexus won’t go past 20mph Lexus es300 won’t go pass 20mph and we’ve changed everything. Answer: The most common cause for a vehicle to not be able to accelerate past 20 MPH is a plugged catalytic converter. When they get plugged, this causes a restriction in the exhaust system and will not allow the engine to breathe. The catalytic converter can ...
• 2006 Chevrolet Impala Shifter Stuck In Park Yes. I have a 2006 Chevy Impala and it is stuck in my garage. I cannot get the shifter to move form park to drive. It is running right now. ProTech: This is a common problem. You have an issue with the shift interlock solenoid, most likely a broken wire. If you shut the car off, you ...
• Engine RPM Jump Before Shifting 1999 Grand Prix Question: Hi I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. I am starting to think that there is something wrong with the shift solenoid. The car is still in good mechanical condition, the check engine light never comes on, even though it still works. I will be driving, at any speed, and when it comes time for ...
• 2003 GMC Yukon Dash Gauges Not Working- Recall My 2003 Yukon XL (Suburban) with 5.3 motor and 70k miles has no power to any of dash gauges. The truck runs and operates fine, but the radio, heater controls and dash lights work fine. No gauge activity at all. All gauges are at the zero mark. I believe I have checked all fuses at left ...
• 2007 GMC Sierra Burns Oil and Idle Problems 2007 GMC Sierra with 50k miles has started to use oil, could this be a PCV problem? There have been problems with oil consumption on those engines. Mainly a piston ring problem, but there is a service bulletin to attempt a correction before replacing pistons and rings, which is a big job. Do you have a number ...
• Repair Work Slows For Auto Mechanics The past couple weeks at the shop have seen a sharp decline in business. This week was especially slow and all of us technicians are feeling it in the pocket book! This usually happens around this time of year, before the seasons change to cold. Kids are back to school, people work and go about ...
• Nissan Sentra Needs Timing Chain I have been told by the dealership that my 176000 miles 2009 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL needs a timing chain and it will cost me $2500 (parts and labor). Considering the year is it worth replacing or just cut my loss. Also can I trade it in as it is. Do you think the dealership ...