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What does service ABS system and traction control system mean?

What does service ABS system and traction control system mean? Service ABS System, Traction Control System and Service S... I began to get the warning light of “service ABS system” and also the "service traction control system" warning message. Plus, the warning light “service stability system.” When does traction control turn off Service StabiliTrak? The “Service Stabilitrak” light will usually appear first and then the car will turn traction control off. Once traction control is turned off, the transmission beings to shift very hard and rough. Why is my abs and traction control light on? Your car has sensors that...
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What happens when an airbag is deployed in a car?

What happens when an airbag is deployed in a car? Airbag replacement service may involve many of the airbags within the car. On the passenger side, an airbag rips through the dashboard when it deploys. On a side impact, an airbag may tear through the seat cover on its way out. And side curtain airbags destroy the headliner. How much does it cost to replace front airbags? Airbag module replacement will run another $600 and up. So, if you’ve been in a front collision and your driver’s and passenger’s front airbags have deployed, you can expect your airbag system alone...
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When does harsh shifting from 1st to 2nd gear occur?

When does harsh shifting from 1st to 2nd gear occur? The harsh shifting occurs occasionally from 1st to 2nd gear only while below 3k rpm, anything above the gears will shift as normal. What's happening is that the rpm will kick with an increase about .2500 of an rpm or stall for a second before shifting to 2nd. Why does the RPMs get high when changing gears? The main problem is that the rpms get high when I shift gears. I've taken the car to 3 mechanics and they can't find the solution. There's no air leaks. Throttle body, throttle...
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What should I do if my car AC is bad?

What should I do if my car AC is bad? The DIY recharge kits found at auto parts stores may help in the short term, but improper service could damage the system or mask more serious AC problems, leading to a more expensive car AC repair. You're better off having a trusted mechanic or even a certified technician perform the work on the air cooling system. Is it necessary to have air conditioner in car? If you’ve ever sat stranded in an endless traffic jam baking away on a 100-degree summer day without air conditioning, you’ll agree that a functional...
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Can LED lights be replaced?

Can LED lights be replaced? In contrast to the well-known light bulbs, many modern LED lights are no longer interchangeable. So it is impossible to replace a defective LED. What is the life expectancy of LED lights? 50,000 hours Many LEDs have a rated life of up to 50,000 hours. This is approximately 50 times longer than a typical incandescent, 20-25 times longer than a typical halogen, and 8-10 times longer than a typical CFL. Used 12 hours a day, a 50,000 bulb will last more than 11 years. Used 8 hours a day, it will last 17 years! Can...
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Can car lights turn on by themselves?

Can car lights turn on by themselves? This may mean that the sensor, photocell, body control module, replacement headlight, or a fuse/relay has failed. Something is allowing power to be sent to the headlights when the vehicle should be off. Why do my lights come on by themselves? So, what causes your lights to turn on and off randomly? The reason why your lights go on and off is because of an energetic disturbance near you that is affecting the lights. This can happen if you have been visited by a spirit, or if your own energetic vibration is high...
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What was the IROC wheel on a 1988 Camaro?

What was the IROC wheel on a 1988 Camaro? The standard IROC wheel was the old 15×7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this wheel was also now standard on the Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe. In 1988 only, this wheel rather than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). What kind of engine does a 1988 Chevy Camaro have? This 1988 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z28 is powered by a fuel injected 5.7L V8 engine with an automatic transmission and has 83,997 original miles on it....
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What are the tail lights on a 1973 Chevy truck?

What are the tail lights on a 1973 Chevy truck? Above is a typical wiring schematic / diagram for 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet Truck Tail Lights. Although the exact colors may vary during these model years, the connections are the same. Trailer Wiring T Connector 73 - 87 Chevy/GMC Truck Why does my Chevy Silverado blow the parking lights? My 1994 chevy silverado started blowing the parking lights/dash lights/tail lights fuse. It will run for about 15 minutes and then blow. It doesn't blow right away. I checked the wiring at the tail lights and parking lights and it looked...
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How do I know which rod to buy?

How do I know which rod to buy? The more power, the stiffer the backbone, the less likely to bend. You would want a rod with more power for fishing. Light or ultralight rods are geared more at smaller species like trout and panfish as they have more bend and you can more easily detect a bite. Can you put any reel on any rod? No, they aren't universal. You wouldn't put a heavy saltwater reel on a 5-weight bamboo fly rod, for pete's sake. The reel must match the rod. Spinning reel to spinning rod, baitcasting reel to baitcasting...
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Why does my Duramax make a heavy knock sound?

Why does my Duramax make a heavy knock sound? It also doesn't run unevenly making the vehicle shake when it's cold (runs smooth,) but at the same engine RPM when warmed up (to normal operating temperature or at least blowing out heat from the vents) it makes a very heavy knock sound that scares me, it's so loud. I let the vehicle cool down (it's 15 degrees f) and tried it again 2 hours later. Why does my Duramax 6600 engine knock when idle? And it still doesn't make the knock sound at all when it's cold, which corresponds to...