Tag Archives: Codes
GMC Sierra Auto Transmission Slipping
Overdrive does not work and take-off is very slow unless I manually shift from 1st to 2nd then 3rd. I had a GMC service center flush the Transmission and Torque Converter and change the fluid in both the Transmission and the Torque Converter about 5000 miles ago. The service manager said it would no be necessary to change the filter as the Transmission is being…
Ford Trucks Throttle Body Bad- Won’t Start
Hello I have a 2006 Ford Explorer XLT. It has about a hundred and fifteen thousand miles on it. The Saturday before Christmas I pulled out of my driveway and drove maybe half a mile and then the wrench light came on so I pulled over and as soon as I came to a complete stop the car turned off. I tried for a good…
Chevy Trailblazer Surges 40 to 60 MPH
My 2005 Chevy Trailblazer that surges while maintaining a speed between 40 – 60 mph. I notice mostly while driving on the freeway. But also trying to maintain constant speeds. The surging stops if I let up off the gas pedal right away while driving. I have been told that I may need to change the fuel filter, but then I had another mechanic said…
1998 z24 Cavalier, Stalling Issues
Question: I have a 1998 z24 Cavalier 2.4 Twin Cam, when im driving the road after about 20 mins it will stall out an die randomly. No back fire, no fuel smell, nothing. The gauges going crazy an it shuts off. Itll start back up after about an hour, but before it does it just tries turning over. Its not having any issue with loosing…
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 could be a wiring problem at the transmission connector.…
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Quad Driver And Oxygen Sensor Codes
If I put my 1997 Pontiac grand Am shifts into gear too soon after starting it, it sets a check engine light and i get the trouble code 26 -Quad Driver. I had the PCM replaced because of other problems that I still having. Car will not accelerate in reverse, gets bad gas mileage, has DTC 13, goes slow climbing hills, and poor acceleration from a stop. I have already changed the oxygen sensor, spark…
2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Transmission And Catalytic Converter Codes
I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GT with a 3.8L Series II engine. I am having 2 different issues with this vehicle. First, the transmission has started jerking hard into gears. It seems that it only does it once the car gets up to a normal operating temperature. I will be stopped at a stop sign or stop light and once I start going…
Location Of 2000 Buick Century Emission Control Valve
I cant find the emission control, the picture is too blurry to see it. Can you help? I have a 2000 Buick century 2000. And p0440 and p0442 says i have a leak also. ProTech What emission control component are you looking for? There are many on each vehicle.The codes you have are both for the EVAP system, which controls vehicle emissions. The P0440 is…
1996 Toyota Corolla Has A Low Idle
I have a 1996 Toyota Corolla 1600 cc which started to rev very low on start up to the point that it would cut out. A code reader showed a coolant temperature sensor code so i replaced it . Now when I start the car is does rev higher but not as high as i think it should and remembering it doing. After a period…
1999 Oldsmobile Alero Whistling Noise
I have a 1999 Oldsmobile Alero and it’s making a whistling noise. Sounds like it’s coming from the vacuum pack at the rear end. It will be fine when I first start it but then after about 2 miles of driving it starts making the noise. It will do it no matter if I’m driving or if I’m in park. I don’t know what it…
2000 Oldsmobile Alero Won’t Go When Hitting The Gas
I changed the mass airflow sensor and o2 sensor in my 2000 Oldsmobile Alero but when I crank it up it runs till I push the gas. What is the problem? Would you know? Mechanic JK: Hi Jerry. Can you clarify your problem. What do you mean when you say it runs till you push the gas? You can crank it up but when you…
1995 Buick Lesabre Is Loosing Engine Power
I have a 1995 Buick Lesabre and its cutting all power sometimes when turning and at a little incline. Protech: Cutting power how? Electrical power? Or engine power? Engine power it just dies the only engine light on is the abs light. And this only happens when turning the wheels on a slight incline? No when going straight and turning. I’d start by checking for…
1999 Chevy Silverado Hard Time Starting
I have a 1999 Chevy Silverado with 5.3 It is hard starting and has a miss at low RPM around 1500 and then it clears up when you accelerate. Any ideas what may be the cause. ProTech Does the problem go away when the truck warms up? No it doesn’t it still does it when warm. Ok, usually the intake gaskets leaking will cause a…
My 2002 Buick Regal Has ABS And Traction Lights
I have a 2002 Buick Regal and the service vehicle soon, anti-lock and TRAC lights are all lit up. Will a bad throttle position sensor cause this problem? ProTech: A bad throttle position sensor can cause the service vehicle soon light to come on, but it will NOT set the anti-lock light or traction light on. More than likely you have an ABS problem that…