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What is a hydro brake booster?

What is a hydro brake booster?

Hydro-boost brake boosters use the pressure of the power steering pump to power the brake booster. The booster is essentially a power steering unit that supplements the driver’s input. Hydro-boost was first introduced to solve issues associated with the safety and fuel-efficiency mandates in the 1970s.

Why does my Chevy C5500 series engine not start?

Not a MD truck but a late model Duramax had the same problem. Could bump the starter at the starter but not work the key. Had it towed to the dealer and they found a fuse under the fuse block in the engine compartment. Had to lift out the main fuse block to get to this hidden fuse. Not a normal location and totally not visible.

Why does my GM car say no start no crank?

How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.

What is a typical GM starting system wiring diagram?

Click on the image here to pull up a PDF of a typical GM starting system wiring diagram. Depending on the year, model and engine of your GM vehicle, your starting system may be less complicated or use only some of the components shown here. For example, earlier anti-theft systems didn’t communicate the same way with the PCM.

Why are the front brakes on my Chevy Silverado not working?

I CAN’T SAY FOR SURE THAT THE WAL-MART GUY WAS THE CULPRIT. SOLUTION; FIRST RAN SEVERAL BOLLLES OF BRAKE FLUID THROUGH SYSTEM ( EQUALLY ON ALL 4 WHEELS). THEN REMOVED ALL WHEEL CYLINDERS; CLEANED, HONED, PUT NEW RUBBERS IN THEM. I’, NOT A VERY SMART PERSON BUT MY LONG SHOT THEORY WAS ALL THAT WAS LEFT.

What to do if your truck won’t start?

Press the start button and see if the voltage drops. If the starter doesn’t work, but the voltage drops substantially you have problems in the main battery cables, isolation switch, or batteries. If the voltage doesn’t drop by much, move the positive voltmeter lead to the solenoid energising wire. Press the start button again.

How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.

What causes a noise when you brake on a Chevy?

Brake Chatter: Warped or improperly finished rotors will cause this noise. Brakes that Grab: If there is oil, brake fluid or grease on the pads, they will slip and then grab hold. You may feel your Chevy jerk when you brake. Check your pads for any type of contamination.

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Ruth Doyle