Car Fixerer
Member of RepairPal since 2012
About Car Fixerer
15 years total in the field. BMW master certified until I left the dealership after working there for 8 years. Worked at a Chevrolet dealer for 1.5 yrs as well as several independent shops. Owner and Lead tech at Buck's Automotive.
Had a few ASE certs but stopped taking the tests because they do not affect my ability to diag and repair in any way. MACS A/C certified.
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This code will set if there is a problem with the fuel cap or any fuel tank leak. Your gas cap co...
I would pull the connector from the ECM and check for any signs of water intrusion/corrosion. If ...
Try fiddling with the dimmer position. Those are notorious for having bad contact spots in them. ...
A check engine light will blink when the engine is misfiring badly enough to cause catalytic conv...
Disconnect the connector and remove the adjuster nut while noting approximately where it sits on ...
6-8psi seems a bit low. 20-30psi is more ideal, depending on temperature and oil viscosity. What ...
Check your sway bar links for play at the ends. This is common and can certainly cause a noise li...
Ck Engine light flashing indicates misfiring. If the problem seems to get worse as the engine rev...
Check under the seat really good where the moving parts are with a good light. Sometimes loose ch...
Gently pry out the cover surrounding the shifter itself. You will find screws under there as well.
Not super familiar with your vehicle, but here's something to think about: On many vehicles, the ...
Engine temp gauge or outside air temp gauge? If you're talking about the outside air temp, the se...
You're on the right track I would say. Sounds like you have a blown fuse or fuse-link. I would be...
Check the clutch master cylinder reservoir level first. If it is low to empty, put some dot3 or b...
IIRC, it is located on a bracket which is bolted to the passenger side of the intake manifold.
Possible causes: Defective shock, Shock mount, Sway bar end link worn. Could you elaborate on the...
Could be a cracked or leaking vacuum hose going to the vacuum modulator on the tranny or could be...
Could be catalytic converter failure.. What kind of rpm are we talking about here? Not hitting th...
Defective MAP/BARO sensor will cause this code. If the wiring checks out, replace the sensor
Try to assemble it with the trans and shifter in Neutral position. ***MAKE CERTAIN the car has wh...
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