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These 2005 Chevy Malibu Complaints are extremely common in this make and model vehicle.
According to Car Complaints, this was a design flaw in the vehicle that caused the bulbs to burn so hot that they burned out the lights and melted the turn signal covers. The gaps introduced by the warped light covers have led to electrical system horror stories about ...
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I got that exact same product!
The hose didn't work very well. I ended up buying a separate hose for $15 or so, with brass fittings.
Also, as Patrick said, a large amount of refrigerant solves a large refrigerant leak. And it won't solve it for long.
So, I recommend either
Go to the shop and get a leak test, and a refill if it's slow.
Buy a quality hose ...
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This product solves one main problem(symptom), low freon.
The issue with this is that most cases of a car that have low freon is caused by a leak somewhere in the system.
If your car suddenly stopped blowing cold air, then this will most likely not fix your problem.
Your problem is probably one of two things:
A/C Compressor died
Large freon leak
I ...
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You may be experiencing torque steer.
Since you have Front Wheel Drive (FWD) your drive wheels and your steering wheels are the same.
Sometimes under load if traction is uneven (such as in a corner your car is shifting its weight to one side and so will have more traction on the left or right tires) the power being sent to the wheels can become uneven, ...
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My immediate thought there was the flasher relay. Pull this out and either test it outside the car or swap it for a known-good one.
If that is not the fault, then as you rightly point out, you need to make sense of the wiring diagram... The key thing here is the wire colours. Most cars have two-colour wiring, with a main colour and a trace colour (i.e. the ...
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The first thing to check are the grounds anytime you have seemingly unrelated systems not working, working sporadically, or as I like to call it, any time you have gremlins running around in the electrical system.
Looking at the ground distribution for G202 pictured below you can see that Instrument panel cluster, and the daytime running lamp module share ...
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I don't know that car specifically, but it sounds like the auto-cancel mechanism is bent or mis-installed. Since it is integral with the steering column, you will probably need to pull off your steering wheel and get into where the switch mates with the column. There will be a plate or ring on the column with a tab or the like that will move a lever in the ...
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Can you disconnect the battery without upsetting the car's electrics? (You should be able to on a car of that age, but some newer cars or cars with fancy alarms can get upset)
If so, remove one terminal and connect the multimeter, set to ammeter mode, in series with it. DO NOT attempt to start the car like this (best to leave the keys well clear of the ...
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If it was never converted to use R134a instead of R12, you're not just going to be able to charge it up yourself, since something that old probably came from the factory with R12 refrigerant. You need a license to buy R12 in the United States, and it's not cheap. Since your system is compromised and needs attention anyway, you might as well do the R134a ...
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there is typically a casting number on the block. It is located just to the rear of the drivers side cylinder head. Don't confuse this with the serial number pad that is located on the front of the block in front of the passenger side cylinder head. This site has some good photos showing both locations.
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Rest assured that gas pumps don't use magic to stop. When gasoline reaches the top of your tank all the way to the end of the pump nozzle, it covers a valve within the pump nozzel that shuts off the pump mechanically. So in all likelihood, gasoline has filled your tank by the time it trips the pump. The chances that both the gas stations you visited have ...
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It does depend on the car. As Hillsons says, it might be a faulty gauge or sender, but it might also be the nature of the filler neck, as some designs don't flow well, resulting in the neck filling with fuel before the tank has - I had a car recently where you had to fill it at half-speed otherwise the pump would be constantly clicking off. Others I've seen ...
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I have had this problem with one of my vehicles as well.
It usually has to do with the fillhose vent tube/breather tube being blocked or not working properly. This inhibits air pressure from being released from the tank as you are filling it. This will cause air to travel backwards through the fill tube and cause the pump to shut off as it senses fuel ...
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If you look at the side of the differential housing you will find a plug fitting.The fitting looks similar to an allenhead bolt but it has a four sided hole that a 1/2 ratchet extension will fit into.Remove the plug insert your finger straight in the hole.If it has oil in it the level is ok.If you can't feel any oil you need to fill it to the level of the ...
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Here's a good reference for the problem you seem to be having: Program Spare Key FOB
The vehicle must be OFF.
Open the rear compartment.
Place a known key fob within the interior of the vehicle.
At the rear of the vehicle insert the vehicle key in the rear compartment lock cylinder located in the lower left and cycle the key 5 times within 5 ...
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Sounds like you TCC (Torque Converter Clutch) Solenoid is not releasing. It's a common problem for GM cars around those years.
Basically your Torque converter is fluid coupler between the engine and transmission where your clutch would be in a manual transmission. Once you get up to speed the TCC locks up so that there is a one to one connection inside the ...
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I also have a AWD Trailblazer, and low diff oil can cause uneven gear wear (mine is perennially low because I have a leaking diff seal which the dealer can't get out). As the oil heats up, the vibration can become more prominent because the thick oil is no longer damping the vibration.
You may also want to check that your wheels are balanced. You might ...
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They do work. I've used them often.
If your low on freon, there may be a leak. However, if this is the case use a bottle of stop leak first or a bottle mixed with stop leak. It should seal up an value leakage. Replacing your AC unit is costly, most leaks can be fixed with a stop leak sealant unless the problem is serious.
Save the hose you can reuse it.
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If you can figure out another application (vehicle) for that engine, you can refer to the engine related parts of a manual for that application. Or at least look up information on the internet.
There will be numbers cast into the block which should help identify it. Here's a link to get you started, assuming you've got a small block Chevy. This looks ...
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The headlight wiring is protected from being overheated (a short,overcurrent) by a circuit breaker. It operates like a circuit breaker in your house except it has an auto reset feature. The clicking you hear may be the circuit breaker resetting. With your admitted limited knowledge this is a job for a pro.
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I found some information that indicates that a dirty ground connection on the motor could be causing the issue. That, or the control board is shot. You might want to clean off the ground connections with some fine sand paper (400 grit) to see if that fixes the issue.
WIPER MOTOR TROUBLESHOOTING.PDF
I have also found threads that suggest using lithium ...
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The proportioning valve will turn the light on, it's a small block that the brake lines run into just below the master cylinder. Should be a single wire running to a connector, unplug it and see if the light goes out. If so you probably have air in one of the lines causing the valve to be off center.
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Since you mentioned going around corners, there is a good chance the problem is your brake fluid level. A lot of vehicles use the same warning light to indicate brake problems as well as emergency brake. If your brake fluid level is borderline, the cornering inertia (pushing the fluid to one side) may have been enough to trigger the sensor.
Check the brake ...
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The Chevy Impala's 4T65E transmission was said to feature an updated Pressure Control Solenoid starting in 2003. This was a major issue in the 2000-2002 model years. But, there are still many people with the 2003MY vehicles that are experiencing the same issue as you. The vehicle may or may not already have illuminated a Check Engine Light due to the issue. ...
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This problem sounds like one I saw in BMW 7 series. There was a rubber disc that sat between the transmission and the drive shaft(assuming RWD), and when the bolt holes became damaged the cars would do this. It was basically the thing would spin, and then catch up and hit. Once the disc was replaced, problem went away. Look at the drive train connection ...
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The timing is advanced. -12 means 12 degrees before TDC (Top Dead Center) and likewise -35 means the timing is advanced 35 degrees.
I wouldn't worry much about the short term trim, unless you are having driveability problems. If you post the actually numbers including the long term trim I may be able to give you more information.
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I have similar symptoms when my sway bar bushings need lubrication. There's a distinct sensation at low speeds where dumps will cause relatively sedate deflections and rotations of the bars. The bushings will briefly bind, release, bind, release, etc. in fairly quick succession. It can sound like a pop - clunk if it's just once catch and release.
This ...
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The universal joints.If they are really bad you may be able to see signs of rust on them or if you are under the vehicle.You can also grip the drive shaft while the car is supported on jackstands and the rear tires off the ground and see if you can push/pull it and look for movement.If you twist the driveshaft by hand you may be able to feel the click in the ...
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I am a bit confused by your question, but I am going to attempt to guess...
If your actual axle moved back:
Put a block in the front to keep tires from rolling, lift the rear of the truck, place on jack stands, and use the jack(Assuming its on wheels) to maneuver the axle until aligned where you want it. The jack stands will keep the truck airborne, and then ...
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I think you're getting the 'cal err' because your radio lost power. Hopefully you've just got some corroded/loose battery terminals. Try cleaning and tightening them and see if that gets you going. I've seen vehicles act this way due to a loose battery terminal. If that's not it, you've possibly got a problem somewhere in the wiring harness, possibly a ...
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