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Looking to install reverse beepers on our fleet of cars and trucks

QUESTION:
Looking to install reverse beepers on our fleet of cars and trucks also vans does chevrolet use multi plexing wiring to reverse lights or do i need to install a relay? Pick ups S10-3500 series and vans all range from 1999-2008
ANSWER:
No need for a relay. Just Ground it to the frame and connect your positive […]

2002 camry le a/c light on dash flashes

QUESTION:
2002 Camry le a/c light on dash flashes occasionally and does not cool. Any Suggestions? Checked freon level OK. Heard it may be a relay? Already Tried: checked freon charge 
ANSWER:
The light flashes because the compressor speed is not matching the engine speed. This is usually caused by something not turning the magnetic clutch on for […]

the car acts like the clutch is slipping. 2007 ford mustang

QUESTION:
2007 Ford Mustang with a saleen supercharger. spec 2 clutch. when I power shift the car from 2nd to 3rd the car acts like the clutch is slipping. I installed the heavier duty after market disc and pressure plate but the problem still exist. The car only has 9200 miles on it. driven once or […]

Should I keep the dexcool antifreeze in my vehicle?

QUESTION:
I have a 2001 Chevrolet Impala 3.4. Should I keep the dexcool antifreeze in my vehicle? Or should I change it to the green stuff, perhaps the prestone. Currently my plan is to remove the dexcool by pulling the radiator plug out and draining it each time my car runs until it comes out clear. […]

2002 Bonneville - manual a/c - compressor clutch does not engage

Question:
2002 Pontiac Bonneville - manual a/c - compressor clutch does not engage - trying to troubleshoot - where should i start - refrigerant pressure is fine. Already Tried:
swapped a/c clutch relay w/another relay of same part number in fuse box.
Answer:
In the underhood fuse block, you have both the Clutch Relay, and the A/C Clutch Fuse. It […]

1990 900 turbo leaking hydraulic fluid

QUESTION:
1990 900 turbo leaking hydraulic fluid. seems to be toward the radiator end of the engine. replaced clutch master cylinder, that was not the problem. any suggestions? 
ANSWER:
Only 1 thing on your car uses hydraulic fluid. That is the transmission, the brakes and clutch use brake fluid (highly corrosive nothing like hyd fluid). If the master […]

2000 4×4 Isuzu Trooper 3.8 Liter. When it starts up it idles fine

QUESTION:
I own a 2000 4×4 Isuzu Trooper 3.8 Liter. When it starts up it idles fine, however, when you put it in gear the RPM goes up and you have to keep your foot on the brake pedal because it feels like it wants to go and move fast. Very unusual to experience. Not sure […]

told mechanic that I had to completely press petal to floor before the brakes would grab

QUESTION:
Had my brakes done 3 weeks ago on my 1997 Buick, told mechanic that I had to completely press petal to floor before the brakes would grab. He told me it was because he had to change my break fluid. Then the other day I was on my way home and went to use my […]

How to reset my 1999 Chrysler Town Country Van’s computer

QUESTION:
Dash board lites flashed. Tried to reset got an code, don’t know what that means now van will not shift into drive. 1999 Town & Country van Town &Country 3.8L Already Tried:
Drove and stopped- lights wouldn’t come on- it buzzed when I put key in ignition. I got to dealership they put new battery in […]

1989 Chevy Beretta where is the air conditioning port to put in coolant?

QUESTION:
In a 1989 Chevy Beretta where is the air conditioning port to put in coolant? 
ANSWER:
I think on this one it is located near the battery and under the air intake box/hose assembly. It is in the thicker of the two a/c lines. So you can follow the thicker line from one end to the other […]


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