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Why is the door latch on my GMC Sierra not opening?

Why is the door latch on my GMC Sierra not opening? Waited, tried door, waited , tried door, repeat for over an hour, got rough with door by holding handle open and pulled until it started to move then worked it until it opened. What happens if you get a child lock stuck on a car door? Child Lock Stuck on Car Door Child safety locks are put in cars in order to keep small children from opening car doors while you are driving. This is a good safety precaution; however, if you accidentally get the child safety locks stuck,...
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Does Walmart change oil filter with oil change?

Does Walmart change oil filter with oil change? Walmart oil change always includes up 5 quarts of quality motor oil and a new oil filter. Sometimes with the Walmart coupon, you can get a free multi-point inspection, new wiper blades, brake inspection, car battery check, or tire rotation. Do they change air filter with oil change? Air filters should be inspected at each oil change and replaced annually, or when showing other signs of contamination. "Air filters are your vehicle's first line of defense against contaminants that reduce cabin air quality and negatively impact engine performance... How much should a...
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How do you remove a broken glow plug?

How do you remove a broken glow plug? 4" drill bit to drill the first 15mm of the snapped off plug. This gets you through the threaded portion of the plug. Now the plug can be pulled straight out, rather than needing to be turned. If you drill straight along the axis of the plug you will leave the threads of the plug in the head. The head will be undamaged. Blow out the chips. What did the tip of the glow plug fall off? While changing my glow plugs the ceramic tip broke off one of the plugs and...
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How can I fix my AM radio in my car?

How can I fix my AM radio in my car? Fixing AM/FM Car Radio StaticMake sure the problem isn't external.Check the car radio ground connection.Unplug the radio antenna and check if the sound is still there.Check if moving the antenna wire removes static.Check if moving other wires removes the static. Why is My Radio not working in my Chevy Impala? Slowly all the electrical applications in my car began to stop working from the blinkers, radio, hazards, cruise control, car windows, and finally the car stopped starting. I was too broke to address it then, so every early morning my...
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How many wires are on the GM EGR valve?

How many wires are on the GM EGR valve? The connector on the EGR valve has 5 wires and normally the letters A thru' E are stamped on the EGR valve itself (but not always). I'll be using these same letters in all of the photos in the image viewer so that you'll know what wire to test. Below are the circuit descriptions: EGR Valve Control (provided by the PCM). Do you need to unplug the EGR valve? To test these circuits, it's not necessary to unplug the EGR valve's connector. What I recommend you do is to test for...
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Does the ABS alert light indicates a problem with the antilock braking system if it come on while you are...

Does the ABS alert light indicates a problem with the antilock braking system if it come on while you are driving? The ABS alert light indicates a problem with the antilock braking system if it comes on while you are driving. If the brake lightning comes on as you apply the foot-brake pedal, it indicates that the brake pads are worn out. When does the ABS light come on on a Chevy Malibu? Your Chevy Malibu’s ABS Light comes on when it fails a self diagnostic cycle. When on, it indicates that the Malibu does not have Anti-Lock brakes, and...
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What is the engine code for a ho2s heater?

What is the engine code for a ho2s heater? Replace and re-check. Engine codes P0135 (HO2S Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1) and P0030 (HO2S Heater circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1). I replaced the upstream oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) with an NGK 21546 however the MIL is still on. Where is the oxygen sensor on a HO2 heater? So if you have a P0135 (HO2S Heater Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1) or a P0141 (HO2S Heater Performance Bank 1 Sensor 2), this means that this oxygen sensor is located on the side of the engine that has cylinders 1,...
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Why are the lights not working on my Chevy Colorado?

Why are the lights not working on my Chevy Colorado? Just bought an '07 Colorado this past spring. Lately I have been having a similar problem as described above, although this started happening on its own (no modifications done). When the headlights are running, all the parking lights work except the driver's rear. Where to find the owner's manual on a Chevy Colorado? To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Part...
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How much boost can a stock LLY handle?

How much boost can a stock LLY handle? The drive pressure for the turbo exceeds 80 PSI at 40 PSI of boost so you are creating more back pressure than boost and therefore robbing a lot of power from the engine. The max boost you can make with a stock LLY hairdryer and still be efficent/useful is around 32-34 PSI. What kind of tuner does a 6.6L LMM Duramax use? We've said it before and we'll say it again, "The best bang-for-the buck for increasing fuel economy in your 6.6L LMM Duramax is a diesel tuner or programmer." Now the...
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What do you need to know about rearview mirrors?

What do you need to know about rearview mirrors? Rearview mirror screens are LCD monitors you attach to your existing rearview mirror fixture. They display real-time video relayed from cameras you mount at the vehicle’s rear and dash. Many can also record video, provide alerts if you leave your lane, and display information like the time and temperature. How to fix the rear view mirror on a 2003 Silverado? 2003 silverado super sport rear view mirror fix. If you lose auto dimming, temperature and compass display, simply touching a soldering iron to loose, cracked resistor pads and display power supply...