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What to do if your fuel gauge is not working?

What to do if your fuel gauge is not working? Just turn the key to the on position while holding down the odometer reset button. Keep holding down the button until it says "chec" in the odometer then let go. The instrument lights will flash and all the gauges should move to 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full. If the gauge moves then like you I'd guess it's on the wiring someplace Yep gauge works.. great. What causes a bad gas gauge on a Chevy truck? A poor ground or loose connection to a gas gauge is just as likely to...
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Where did the 2000 Chevy S-10 come from?

Where did the 2000 Chevy S-10 come from? 1st owner purchased on 05/02/00 and owned in WI until 06/08/07 • 2nd owner purchased on 06/08/07 and owned in IL until 05/26/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 16,633 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 13,910 miles/year. What's the gas mileage on a 2000 Chevy S-10? CARFAX used car owners give the 2000 Chevrolet S-10 4.4 stars out of 5, with a total of 17 reviews. Reviewers especially like the 2000 S-10 for its cost and performance. What is the MPG of the 2000 Chevrolet S-10? The EPA-estimated gas mileage for...
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Can you jump a low pressure switch?

Can you jump a low pressure switch? Low AC pressure will prevent the relay from sending power to the AC compressor clutch. If you jump the low pressure switch with the engine running, do it only for a few seconds. Do NOT jump the low pressure switch to operate the compressor non-stop so you can add refrigerant. You will damage the compressor. What happens when you jump the low pressure switch? Jump the low pressure switch only to test the circuit. Low AC pressure will prevent the relay from sending power to the AC compressor clutch. If you jump the...
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Are there any problems with the torque converter?

Are there any problems with the torque converter? A very common problem is that the torque converter bearings will get worn out. This does often not cause any slipping or other problem with the transmission, but it can create bearing noises from the transmission. What causes transmission fluid to leak out of torque converter? A faulty seal of the torque converter will cause the transmission fluid to leak out of the torque converter, and thus the pressure inside the converter will be lost. Low pressure inside the torque converter will cause slippage, overheating, and other strange symptoms. What happens when...
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What causes a car to not start or turn over?

What causes a car to not start or turn over? With the major systems checked out, there are a number of other things you can check to see why your car won't start. Loose Starter: Loose starter bolts will cause it to dance around and wiggle, failing to turn the engine over. Why is my car cranking but not starting? Your vehicle may still start with your battery as low as 50% but at that level, it may also leave you stranded on a cold day. If you’re having other starting problems, we’d like to help out with that too!...
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Where are the wires on the oxygen sensor?

Where are the wires on the oxygen sensor? Note that Brown/Violet and Brown/Light Green wires belong to the heater circuits of the front oxygen sensors. In Chrysler vehicles, four wire oxygen sensor heater circuits tend to be powered by the PCM instead of grounded (they are grounded to the chassis). Is there a way to trace an O2 sensor? However, we have not yet covered tracing O2 sensor wiring and checking for a “lazy” sensor. After reviewing the basics, we will move onto troubleshooting these more advanced oxygen sensor issues. Oxygen and air-fuel sensors are the vehicle’s personal emissions analyzer....
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What does the Check Engine light mean on a 2005 Chevy Colorado?

What does the Check Engine light mean on a 2005 Chevy Colorado? At the 100,000 mile mark the check engine light comes one indicating the #2 coil is bad. This doesn't seem to be the problem nor is it in the injectors. It seems with the online forums that are out there indicates there was a problem with the head on the 2005 Colorado but Chevrolet or gm is not investigating or talking about it. What are the problems with the Chevrolet Colorado? See all problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado . The check engine light came on it popped...
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How do you test a point distributor?

How do you test a point distributor? Test for continuity between the block and the stationary point attached to the distributor plate. Rotate the engine until the points are closed. Use the multi-meter to test for a good connection between the points. A slight gap when the points are supposed to be closed will keep your machine from running. Is the distributor similar to a points ignition system? The distributor retained the same housing and vacuum advance system that was used on points type ignition systems. The theory of operation is very simple. The reluctor is similar to the rotor...
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Why is the starter on my Silverado not working?

Why is the starter on my Silverado not working? My 2000 Silverado has on occasion when turning key to start, the starter does not engage nor do you hear the solenoid click but the battery is good. I did have to replace the exciter ring that surrounds the ignititon switch which did show up with security warning. What should I do if my car starter won't start? 99 Chrysler Concorde, new starter manufactured by Chrysler, Autozone tested the battery and said it had 73% health and was fully charged. What is the reason why my car won't start? Can you...
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What does the p0135 code on a Chevrolet mean?

What does the p0135 code on a Chevrolet mean? P0135 CHEVROLET Tech Notes. The code means that there is a problem with the heater element circuit of the heated oxygen sensor. The control module monitors how long it take the sensor to warm up and start sending an adequate signal. The code is triggered when the sensor is taking too long to warm up. What does the DTC p0135 mean on an oxygen sensor? Each one of these diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) ( P0135, P0141, P0155, P0161) indicate a problem with the oxygen sensor's internal heater element and from personal...