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Question: 

I need info on where to get a vacuum diagram, and a wiring diagram for a 97 Pontiac fire bird/ trans am with a 5.7. i have chiltons and haynes and they don’t go over those diagrams. i have a password for checker online, carquest does not have anything, the dealer could not pull up any diagrams. i have very a good rep with all those places for i am a mechanic. 

Already Tried:
checkers, dealer carquest, chiltons, haynes, some online but have got no were

Answer:

I have the solution for you! If you want all the premium wiring diagrams that are available for this vehicle that are accessible on-line right now, follow this link http://tinyurl.com/2lg87f for just $9.99 you can have full on-line access to everything you need including wiring diagrams, vacuum diagrams, fuse and component locations, repair information, factory recall information and even TSB’s ( Technical Service Bulletins ). This is the same information that the dealers use. http://tinyurl.com/2lg87f It is Mitchell, a division of Snap-On. I use this in my shop all the Time. Well worth it and easy to use.

Question:

 1990 Ford Thunderbird – in order to repair the driver”s side power window motor – how do you take off the door trim? 

Answer:

1989-92 Models
Remove window regulator switch housing.
Remove the door inside handle cup (snaps out).

Remove the self tapping screw retaining door trim panel upper front extension assembly, and remove assembly.
Remove the two self tapping screws retaining door trim panel to the door inner panel.
Lift the door trim panel upward and snap out trim panel.
Disconnect the wire harness for courtesy lamp.
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Some 2003-07 U.S.- and Mexican-built Accords(beginning with Vin# 1HG or #3HG) with four-cylinder engines may exhibit a vibration through the steering wheel when the brakes are applied. As you might expect, Honda attributes the condition to excess thickness variation in the front rotors. Machining the rotors with an on-car lathe and replacing the front pads with a revised set ( Part No. 45022-SDA-A51) with new-formulation friction material should eliminate the bad vibes immediately.

Question:

My Chevy 2003 Silverado extended cab my heater is stuck on high and when i turn off the truck and remove the key the blower keeps running i have to remove the 40amp fuse under the hood i don’t know where to start to fix the problem please help i cant afford to take it to the shop. It is  manual you just turn the knob to set desired speed and slid the to bars to the blue for cool or red for hot.

Answer:

OK, More than likely you have a stuck or sticking blower motor relay. Continue Reading »

Some 2000-06 Ford Focus models may exhibit excessive vibration while idling, especially when the transmission is in Reverse. Ford attributes the condition to gravel, rocks, ice or snow lodging in the rear engine roll restrictor. Cleaning out the restrictor and installing a special shield (Part No. 2M5Z-16102-AA) over it should prevent further trouble.