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Why does my car ignition key not work?

Why does my car ignition key not work? A quick guide to problems and solutions to why the ignition key won’t start the car. Possible reasons and solutions. There may be a few reasons why the ignition won’t start the car. Some of them are mechanical (such as a dead battery) and some of them are transponder key-related issues. What to do if your car wont start when you turn the key? **FIX** car wont start, delayed, no ignition or sound when you turn the key fix! *Charger shown* - YouTube **FIX** car wont start, delayed, no ignition or sound...
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Can a 2002 Chevy Silverado go in and out of 4WD?

Can a 2002 Chevy Silverado go in and out of 4WD? An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times. Re: 2002 chevy silverado 4wd, won't go in and out of 4wd,... What causes a Silverado to get stuck in 4WD? - no real action to cause problem, just driving paved side street 4WD came on, switch lights went out and then noticed in 4WD by feel of the drive. Checked fuses in the dash panel and under the hood, all were good. Checked for loose wiring, appeared/felt fine. Swapped out the switch for a known working, no change. What...
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How many miles does a GMC Sierra 1500 drive?

How many miles does a GMC Sierra 1500 drive? 1st owner purchased on 12/15/04 and owned in MI until 02/27/17 • 2nd owner purchased on 02/27/17 and owned in MI until 10/26/17 • 3rd owner purchased on 10/26/17 and owned in MI until 02/15/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 6,078 miles/year. What's the gas mileage on a 2005 GMC Sierra? The EPA-estimated gas mileage for the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 is 14 mpg for city travel and 19 mpg on the highway. How much...
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How often replace intake manifold gasket?

How often replace intake manifold gasket? The intake manifold gasket on a car is supposed to last around 50,000 to 75,000 miles. In some instances, the gasket will fail before this date due to the amount of wear and tear that it undergoes on a daily basis. Some of the intake manifold gaskets are made of rubber, while some are made of a thicker cork material. How much does it cost to replace an intake manifold gasket? Among the most commonly replaced parts, an intake manifold gasket could cost you over $600 in parts and labor. There are so many...
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What is the misfire code on a Chevy Blazer?

What is the misfire code on a Chevy Blazer? Chevy Blazer P0300 Definition P0300 is a general and random misfire code, which means that the code is not going to tell you which cylinder is causing the misfire. Something is causing cylinders to misfire at random, which is a lot less cut and dry than a cylinder specific misfire code. What kind of engine does a Chevy Blazer have? Although this case study is about my neighbor's 1995 Chevy Blazer with a CPI equipped 4.3L engine, the info easily applies to any CSFI ‘Spider’ equipped 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L equipped...
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How many bolts hold down the intake manifold?

How many bolts hold down the intake manifold? I found torque sequence for the 5.2/5.9 but they had twelve intake bolts holding down the manifold. My intake manifold only appears to have ten bolts holding it down. I know you work yourself from the inside out moving back and forth from one side to the other, however it would be nice to see a diagram. What should the torque be on a Chevy engine? FIRST STEP - Snug Sequence: Torque specified bolts to 89 in/lbs. This will "rock" the manifold into place correctly. Use sealer on bolt threads. What is...
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Why does my Chevy Malibu not turn over?

Why does my Chevy Malibu not turn over? My 2001 Malibu would not crank. It would turn over but would not crank, as if it wasn't getting fuel. I had this issue about a month ago and my friend changed plugs and wires, checked compression (good), and fuel system (good). How to reset the alarm on a Chevy Malibu? Turn the key counterclockwise. Turn the key clockwise to lock the door. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door again. This will shut the alarm off and reset the system. 139 people found this helpful. How can I prevent my...
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How to fix a steering shaft on a GM car?

How to fix a steering shaft on a GM car? Install the upper intermediate steering shaft through the dash boot seal and slide the lower end into the steering gear coupling shaft. Raise the upper end of the intermediate steering shaft and install into the steering column shaft. Install the upper bolt and nut. How do you replace an intermediate steering shaft? Replace the upper intermediate shaft. Install the upper intermediate steering shaft through the dash boot seal and slide the lower end into the steering gear coupling shaft. Raise the upper end of the intermediate steering shaft and install...
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What causes a p023f fuel pump circuit code?

What causes a p023f fuel pump circuit code? Potential causes of a P023F code include: 1 Bad fuel pump relay 2 Short to voltage on FP voltage supply circuit or feedback circuit 3 Short to ground on PCM 4 FP relay control circuit PCM 5 FP relay control driver shorted to ground internally What is the p069e fuel pump control module requested? If the fuel pump control module has requested that the MIL be illuminated, a code P069E will be stored and a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated. Photo of a typical fuel pump control module: What is...
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Can a low coolant reservoir cause a leak?

Can a low coolant reservoir cause a leak? The only symptom most folks notice is a low coolant reservoir. This can be very misleading and simply adding coolant will only allow the condition to progress. A much worse practice is adding water to the system. Water dilutes the corrosion protection of the coolant. City water may also contain chlorine, fluorides and several minerals. What causes a GM V8 engine to leak coolant? Knowing where to look helps and often a cracked cylinder head is the source of the problem. Between 2001 and 2006 GM manufactured millions of engines, many with...