Jun 30 2008
Question:
I have a 1988 Chevy Corvette, it has been sitting for about a year. When I turn on the ac it works for about 10 minutes then switches to heat. Any ideas?
Answer:
The A/C programmer is going bad. I own a 1989 Corvette and went through the same issue you are having. You can still get one from a dealer, takes a few days to get it. And it is located under the drivers side dash.
Jun 27 2008
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Jun 26 2008
Question:
I have a 1992 Cadillac Eldorado I replaced battery and now the dash lights wont come on.Â
Answer:
The dash gets its power from fuse b-5 in the trunk compartment fuse box. Check all the fuses in the trunk. If they check OK make sure you haven’t accidentally turned your dimmer switch to off or low. If all checks ok we need to check power supply to dimmer switch. Then if power is there but not coming out. Replace the switch.
Jun 24 2008
Question: Â have a 1990 Honda accord EX. I bought a complete conversion kit for my A/C, to go from a R12 to 134. Is this OK? Also, when I turn the blower fan on, no air is being blown, nothing. I checked all the fuses under the dash, and under the hood, next to the firewall. It was working fine just a few days ago. What else can I do???? Already Tried:
Checked fuses under dash, and under hood next to firewall. They seem to be fine. The blower was fine, a few days ago. Also how about the kit I got from Checker auto, is that OK. for the conversion and charging????
Answer:
Yes the conversion kit should work on this car with out any problems as long as you flush the system before conversion. The blower fan does not work? Take test light and check for power at the blower motor, if you have power at the motor then it may be bad, then try taping on the motor and see if it tries to do anything.
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Jun 23 2008
Question:
1989 Chevrolet Corsica 2.0 L. Already Tried: Changed EGR valve, fuel filter, plugs & wires, dist. cap & rotor. Have automatic transmission. Could it be torque converter control? Stalls when coming to slow stop, car shakes/stalls when coming to stop — put in neutral (keep gas on) & let idle for few minutes. Put in drive–stalls–repeat…–then put in gear again & goes OK,
Answer:
If it is doing all that ,then YES it is the Torque converter lock-up.
If the check engine light is on, Extract the codes as it can be done for free.
Jun 20 2008
Question:
I have a 1998 GMC jimmy and I cannot get the ignition key to go back to the off or accessories position. Would the problem be in the ignition park lock or in the key barrel Already Tried: tried a different key, same result
Answer:
We have been seeing many of these that needed the lock cylinder rebuilt The tumblers inside wear and start jamming so as the locksmith we take them to has told us. We have them rebuilt due to better turn around time.
Jun 18 2008
Question:
Could someone tell me where the O2 sensor, bank 1 sensor 2 is located? Is it underneath the car or can you reach it from the top. I believe sensor 2 would be the downstream sensor, is that correct?? This is for a 2001 Chrysler Sebring, V6 engine. I can’t find any diagrams to show me where its located.
Answer:
bank 1 will always be the bank or” side “of the engine where the # 1 cylinder is located…you are correct about the downstream sensor( it is located after the catalytic converter)..no u cant reach it from the top
Jun 17 2008
Question:
I have a 1995 Mazda b2300, starter does not activate when key is on. battery is good, touching battery directly to starter will activate it. fuses appear good. clutch switch condition unknown. Already Tried: starter, battery, battery terminals, fuses.
Answer:
Sounds like a bad Starter Relay or solenoid on the starter. Check for battery voltage at the “s” terminal on the solenoid when someone turns and holds the key in the start position. If you have battery voltage hear, the stater solenoid (starter assembly should be replaced) If no voltage, trace back through clutch switch and starter relay.
