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Where is the Factory Brake Controller on a Chevy truck?

Where is the Factory Brake Controller on a Chevy truck? First thing we need to do is go ahead and find the factory wiring harness on our truck. Now it's located behind the dash underneath the steering wheel just a little towards the left and a little bit left of the brake pedal. Now it's pretty far up in there so it'll take a while to find. Now, take the wires and let's gently pull them down. How to troubleshoot electric trailer brake system on trailer? This would be done by taking the appropriate length of 10 gauge wire like...
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What year did GM go to square headlights?

What year did GM go to square headlights? 1980 was a transition year, 1979 all top of the line trim models recieved the square headlights. What year Chevy trucks had dual headlights? Ford, Dodge, IHC, even Chevrolet put just two headlights apiece on their 1967 trucks. Why are the headlights not working on my Chevy? A wiring issue will require a check of wires with a multimeter with the help of your vehicle’s schematics. Only the low-beams or high-beams work: If your headlights both work but only when the low-beams or high-beams are on, the problem is likely with the...
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How do you remove a wiper blade from a car?

How do you remove a wiper blade from a car? Gently tug the wiper blade arm back and forth until it comes off of the drive post. Determine whether you are removing a clip-on wiper arm by following the wiper arm from the wiper blade to the base where it is attached. How do you remove a clip on wiper arm? Determine whether you are removing a clip-on wiper arm by following the wiper arm from the wiper blade to the base where it is attached. It’s possible that you will have to open the hood. Clip-on wiper arms have...
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Can a GM tuned port be converted to a fuel injection?

Can a GM tuned port be converted to a fuel injection? Because a fuel-injection installation is a little more involved than previous swaps we have highlighted, we will be discussing only the GM Tuned Port Injection conversion in this article. What kind of fuel injection does a TPI have? TPI 1990-1991 Speed Density Tuned Port Injection systems of this year are dubbed with the name Speed Density. The transmission choices are 4L60 (No E, Vette) 700R4 (F-body) 6speed (Vette) 5 Speed (F-body) The distributor of this year was a small EI (Energy Ignition) system that sported an external coil. How...
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Why does transfer case not engage 4WD Hi?

Why does transfer case not engage 4WD Hi? If the switch in the transfer case, which sends the signal to the actuator to enguage is malfuntioning, then it is a good bet that when you hit 4hi, the TC will shift and spin that front drive line, but not send a signal to the actuator to enguage. Is there a manual transfer case for a Silverado? I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0L with the NVG 5-Speed Manual tranny and the manual floor shifter for the transfer case (only about 76k miles on the rig). When to use transfer...
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How much will a 3 inch lift affect gas mileage?

How much will a 3 inch lift affect gas mileage? Many people, myself included, reported that with a truck with the only modification being a 3-inch lift, the new gas mileage was only around 1 to 2 miles per gallon less if that. How much does a lift kit affect gas mileage? Simply making your truck sit higher off the ground shouldn't affect the fuel economy too much, right? It actually does. Lifting the truck higher than its factory standard and adding on bigger tires will lower the fuel economy of your truck. Does a lift reduce mpg? When you...
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Is there torque spec on lower control arm bolts?

Is there torque spec on lower control arm bolts? Discussion in ' Suspension, Steering, Brake & Wheel Topics ' started by slapi01, Mar 19, 2008 . is there a torque spec on the bolts or just tighten them down. also for the nuts on the uppers. thanks for any help Why does my lower control arm not move? For example, when I popped the upper ball joint on my upper control arms with the original bushings, the control arm just stayed in one position. I could move it up and down, but it was definitely the rubber in the bushings...
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What hoses go to the water pump?

What hoses go to the water pump? From the bottom of the radiator, is the lower radiator hose that is directed to the water pump. Powered by the vehicle's water pump, the engine coolant loses its heat after passing through the radiator. Both the upper and lower radiator hoses are the largest hoses in the cooling system connected to the engine. Can I use garden hose with water pump? Submersible Water Pumps Submersible pumps are meant to be submerged in the water you need to move. These are built with homeowners in mind, and if you don't have a recommended...
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Why do I need to change the distributor timing?

Why do I need to change the distributor timing? It’s important that the engine be idling at its warm-idle rpm. It’s likely that our static ignition timing at the crankshaft at idle may not be the desired 10 degrees BTDC. If it must be changed, merely loosen the hold-down nut and adjust the distributor until the initial timing on the crankshaft is at the desired timing figure. What to do if distributor rotor is not pointing at number one? If the rotor is not pointing at Number One, you could twist the distributor body, but if it is off by...
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What does the power steering system warning light mean?

What does the power steering system warning light mean? What the power steering system warning light means This warning light tends to be in the shape of a steering wheel, sometimes with an exclamation mark. For cars with electric power steering, the light may say EPS, for electric power steering. Either way, the warning light will be yellow or red in color. When does the Suzuki Swift power steering warning light come on? Have vehicle check with diagnostics equipment to locate fault. The Suzuki Swift electric power steering warning light illuminates on the dashboard when the ignition key or engine...