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Heater fan won’t stop running – GM products

Heater fan won’t stop running – GM products Heater fan won’t run, Heater fan won’t stop running – GM products, Ranier, Escalade, Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Sierra, Yukon, Envoy GM has issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) #06-01-39-002B to address problems with the front blower motor. In some cases in cold weather the blower motor may not run, or if it does, it may not shut off when you turn off the vehicle. The TSB applies to the following vehicles with automatic temperature control: 2004-2007 Buick Rainier 2004-2006 Cadillac Escalade Models … Read More

Can’t remove key from ignition, can’t move shifter from park – Impala

Can’t remove key from ignition, can’t move shifter from park  – Impala GM has issued a technical service bulletin (TSV) 08-07-007B to address problems with the shift interlock feature on 2007-08 Chevrolet Impalas. The bulletin states that problems that occurred during manufacturing may have caused the wiring harness to the shift interlock solenoid to be misrouted. The misrouting can result in broken wires to the solenoid. Here’s how to troubleshoot the system. The body control module (BCM) provides power to the shift interlock solenoid when it sees the ignition key … Read More

How to Bleed power steering

Bleed power steering Why you must bleed power steering If you’ve replaced a power steering hose, pump, or rack, you must bleed power steering to remove air from the system. If you don’t bleed the power steering, the air in the system will cause the power steering fluid to foam and foam doesn’t cool well or provide power assist. Worse than that, however, air in a power steering pump causes cavitation, which can destroy the pump. Two ways to bleed power steering One method you’ll see online and in some … Read More


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