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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
  • 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Is Hard To Start I have a 2001 Olds Bravada and have a hard time getting it started. What I usually have to do is turn the key on an off about 3-4 times before I actually try to turn it over. It will usually turnover on the second try. What could be causing this starting problem? ProTech: Probably low fuel ...
  • Ford Taurus Power Steering Pump Leak 2000 Ford Taurus replaced power steering pump now leaking at hose. Have installed the Teflon ring and neoprene o ring. When we tighten the compression nut to the pump we are still able to move the high pressure hose in and out and it leaks at that point. We have tried a couple of new ...
  • 2002 Oldsmobile Alero Marker Lamps Stay On I need help with LED bulbs on my 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. ProTech: Yes, go ahead. What make and model vehicle do you have? Was this from some sort of conversion kit with instructions? 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. They were the correct size and voltage and there was no conversion. I installed new led blinkers in front and back and they stay ...
  • 1998 Lincoln Towncar Trac and ABS Lights On Yes, I have a problem on my 1998 Lincoln Towncar which has the TRAC light and ABS light on and sometimes the air bags won’t go up and I found an abs light cable ripped and we taped it back and the light was still on. ProTech: That might not be the only problem you have. The Traction light and ABS ...
  • Knock In 2002 Chevy Malibu Engine Why would a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu with a 3100 knock through the intake only when opening the throttle body. Protech: Hello, is the sound like an engine knock or valve train noise? .Or more like a backfire. Like metal hitting the inside of intake but only when giving it gas. its not a ping or backfire. OK, that is ...
  • Hot Air Blowing From Vents With Air Conditioning On With the very, very hot temperatures the country has been experiencing lately, especially the Midwest, I thought I would write a bit about how these temperature can affect your car’s air conditioning system. Basically, the hotter it is, the less effective the air conditioning becomes. This can be a real annoyance, since we all like ...
  • 1999 Buick Park Avenue Vents – Cadillac Traction Light Problems Buick Park Avenue has no heat from the heater. OK. Have you checked the coolant level in the radiator? Yes. radiator temp ok @ gauge. What year is your Buick? Does it have passenger and driver side temperature controls? 1999, yes to both. OK. Place the system in the vent position. Adjust the passenger side and drivers side controls with ...
  • 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 ...
  • Chevrolet Malibu Transmission Codes And Slipping Problems I have code dtc p1887 how do I fix it thanks. 2003 Chevy Malibu 3.1L. That code is for an problem inside the trans. The P1811 code is normally caused by a bad transmission pressure control solenoid. GM has released a technical service bulletin that outlines the cause of this problem and the fix. Or there ...

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