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P0526 Cooling fan speed sensor circuit — TSB

Fix code P0526 Cooling fan speed sensor circuit GM has issued a service bulletin to address a P0526 Cooling fan speed sensor circuit trouble code on the following vehicles: 2002-04 Olds Bravadas 2002-05 Chevy TrailBlazers & TrailBlazer EXTs, GMC Envoys & Envoy XLs 2004-05 Buick Rainiers and GMC Envoy XUVs 2005 GMC Envoy Denalis & Envoy XL Denalis The P0526 Cooling fan speed sensor circuit problem appears because of damaged wires in the cooling fan harness. The damage occurs because the harness pulls out of its plastic protective sleeve, exposing the insulation … Read More


Wet passenger carpet

What causes wet passenger carpet? There are several types of leaks that can cause a wet passenger carpet. The liquid could be coolant from a leaking heater core, water from the AC evaporator, a leaking windshield seal or a leaking sunroof drain. Heater core leak can cause wet passenger carpet A leak in a heater core is usually caused by neglecting cooling system maintenance. Coolant does far more than just transfer heat from the engine to the radiator and heater core. The additives in coolant also prevent electrolysis and corrosion. … Read More


What causes water on the passenger carpet

The 5 most common causes of water on the passenger carpet Water on floor passenger carpet can be caused by a plugged AC condensate drain line, a leaking heater core, leaking windshield seal, a problem with sunroof drains or water ingestion from the fresh air intake on your car’s HVAC system. A clogged AC condensate drain can cause water on the passenger carpet. This is one of the more common problems. It’s caused by bacteria buildup on the AC evaporator coil located in the heater box under your dash. Bacteria … Read More


Heat load test on an auto AC orifice tube system

How to perform a heat load test on an auto AC orifice tube system Conduct a maximum heat load test on your car’s AC to find out why it’s not cooling. To get accurate results from your heat load test, you’ll have to test the condenser, evaporator and air duct temperatures. You’ll need a digital readout thermometer and a temperature probe to perform a maximum heat load test. One inexpensive option is the AGPtek Dual Two Channel Digital Thermometer 2 K-Type Thermocouple Sensor. and a PYLE Meters PCTL01 Pipe Clamp … Read More


What is a heater core?

How does a heater core work and what makes it fail? A heater core is nothing more than a small radiator located in the cabin of your vehicle. As your engine runs, the water pump pull in cold coolant from the bottom of the radiator at the front of your car and forces it through your engine from the bottom up. The coolant absorbs engine heat and flows out the top of the engine into the heater core under your dash. There, a blower fan blows cabin air across the … Read More


Will a transmission fluid flush fix shifting problems?

What causes transmission shifting problems? Many drivers ignore transmission maintenance and think that a transmission fluid flush will fix shifting problems. In a small number of cases, a transmission fluid flush can help with shifting issues, but it depends on how damaged the transmission is in the first place. How a transmission clutch pack works Automatic transmissions are made with several clutch packs. Think of a clutch pack like a coffee can with a shaft running through the middle. The pack is loaded with alternating steel discs and clutch discs. … Read More


2012 Mustang Fuse Box Diagram

2012 Mustang Fuse Box Diagram: Exploring the Fuse Boxes In this article, you’ll see the 2012 Mustang fuse box diagrams for the battery junction box/power distribution box under the hood, as well as the passenger compartment fuse box/body control module (BCM)/smart junction box located under the dash on the passenger side of the vehicle. Let’s start with the one under the hood. It’s located near the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side. The power distribution box is like the nerve center for your truck’s major systems—things like … Read More


Ford  P144C code — What it means and how to fix

Ford  P144C code — A bad Purge Valve is the Most Common Cause The Ford P144C trouble code means you have a “Evaporative emission system Purge Check Valve Performance” issue. The PCM performs an EVAP check valve test when the engine is running under minimal boost conditions. The test is performed once every drive cycle and only when certain conditions are met. The Ford P144C sets when fuel tank pressure exceeds a calibrated amount within a specified amount of time during the test. The cause of the P144C code can … Read More


2007 F150 Fuse Box Diagram: Exploring the Fuse Boxes

2007 F150 Fuse Box Diagram: Find the correct fuse for the circuit you’re working on This article shows you the 2007 F150 Fuse Box Diagram for the Passenger Compartment Fuse Box, also called the Power Distribution Box or the Central Junction Box. In your 2007 Ford F150, the electrical system is designed with a primary fuse box and an auxiliary relay box. The Passenger Compartment Fuse Box, Power Distribution Box, or Central Junction Box, is located under the dashboard on the passenger side. To access this fuse box, you’ll need … Read More


2010 Crown Victoria Grand Marquis component locations

2010 Crown Victoria Grand Marquis component locations 2010 Crown Victoria Grand Marquis component locations Relays, switches, Control: Modules, solenoids 2010 Crown Victoria Central Junction Box Location Left of steering column under the dash in driver’s foot well area. Click here for fuse diagram   2010 Crown Victoria Battery Junction Box Location Battery Junction Box (BJB). Engine compartment. Right front of engine compartment, behind battery. Click here for fuse diagram. 2010 Crown Victoria Emergency Flasher Relay Location In trunk near top ledge in center. 2010 Crown Victoria Relay Locations Accessory Relay: … Read More


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