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What are some common problems with junction boxes? Electrical Junction Boxes- Common Problems Some of the most common electrical box problems that you might come across include: No Cover Plates: Missing cover plates are the most common problem associated with electrical boxes. Why do I have jam packed junction box? Jam-packed Junction Box: Jam-packed junction boxes are again a common problem that is usually seen in older homes. If new switches or fixtures have been installed over the years, the chances that they were simply tied in to the existing junction boxes. When to call a professional about a junction...

How long can you drive with scraping brakes? You can drive indefinitely with grinding brakes, the issues will really crop up when you try to stop! I once had a customer that had ground the rotors clean off her jeep. I asked about the noise that had to have come before. She said to was grinding for 3 months prior but she didn't have the money to take it in. Why is my parking brake making a noise? Contact with the Squealer: Squealers are metal tabs designed to lightly contact the rotor and create a noise that warns you the...

What causes an alternator to get very hot? Most likely causes are; the alternator has been upgraded to a larger unit or the alternator voltage is excessive. High alternator voltage will allow it to produce too many amps and cause the alternator to run hot - too hot will result in premature failure (burning) of your alternator – like really quickly too. How do I know if there is something wrong with my alternator? If you ever hear growling or whining noises coming from under the hood, you could have alternator problems, which should be checked out by a professional...

What is the air bag code on a F-150? Airbag light came on, got a code of B0001-13. 2015 F-150… Vocational, Technical or Tra... Airbag symbol is lit up all of a sudden. Not that I can see, Vocational, Technical or Tra... I have a b0001:13 air bag code on my 2011 Ford F-350. Why is my airbag clock spring not working? An obvious giveaway of a damaged Airbag Clock Spring is a broken horn and an airbag light (unless you have a bad fuse). You will have to remove your steering wheel to fix this one. Luckily, with the...

Can a transverse bolt be used to move an alternator? Some alternators will have a transverse bolt that allows you to move the alternator fore-and-aft in the bracket to adjust belt tension. If not, you may need to use a cheater to keep the alternator in place and take slack out of the belt (an assistant can help here) as you tighten the mounting bolts. How do I loosen the bolts on my alternator? Loosen the bolts on the alternator if there is no auto-tensioner. In cars without an auto-tensioner pulley, you can relieve the tension on the belt simply...