Wont go over 20 mph 2002 Chevy Blazer 4.3L
just over 60,000. It had been sitting for 7 years. I have dropped and cleaned the gas tank. Replaced fuel pump and fuel filter. I… Read More »Wont go over 20 mph 2002 Chevy Blazer 4.3L
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1995 Honda Civic LX dies after 10 minutes
idles for 10 minutes then cuts out any advice please? When it dies and will not start, look for what it is not getting. Most… Read More »1995 Honda Civic LX dies after 10 minutes
Floor gets wet when it rains 2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost
Passengers side interior leaks when raining. Look at the seal around the passenger side door. Check drain holes on the bottom of the door to… Read More »Floor gets wet when it rains 2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost
Code P150D Open Throttle Start 2007 Dodge Charger
No start with out pumping the pedal and will not idle. 2.7l engine? Idle Speed Control or vacuum leak would be my first thoughts. Check… Read More »Code P150D Open Throttle Start 2007 Dodge Charger
Engine Oil and Filter Change 2003 PT Cruiser
I had an oil change the other day. Parked my car in the garage as usual, went to work the next day and there was… Read More »Engine Oil and Filter Change 2003 PT Cruiser
Engine Swap Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996
Will the engine of an Mistubishi Eclipse 1996 fit in the body of a Mitsubishi eclipse 1999? The second generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse was… Read More »Engine Swap Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996
2002 Chevy Camaro wont go into park
I have a 2002 Chevy Camaro. Today as I went to put it in park it wouldn’t go. So I pulled up the emergency brake… Read More »2002 Chevy Camaro wont go into park
Cooling System Bleed Procedure 2002 Honda Accord EX
If my heat gauge is reading all the way hot but motor and coolant is only warm to the touch and no smoking or boiling over would it be the thermostat?
Probably Not. The heat gauge uses a ECT Sensor to indicate the engine coolant temperature. Sometimes if there is an air pocket the sending unit will read hot until the cooling system is properly bled. Once the system is properly bled you can use an infrared hand held temperature gun to check the accuracy of the gauge.
The first thing I would check would be the coolant level. Also confirm the temperature gauge sending unit wire is connected. If it has become disconnected it will read full hot all the time with Key in ON position.
If you just worked on it and are now having the issue, check around the area you were working to make sure you didn’t accidentally leave a wire disconnected.
You can check the the sensor by removing it and using checking the resistance ohms.
| Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Resistance (Min-Max) Ohms | Temp ºF (ºC) | |||||||||||||||||
| EX | 15000 – 20000 | -4ºF (-20ºC) | |||||||||||||||||
| 5000 – 7000 | 32ºF (0ºC) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 – 4000 | 68ºF (20ºC) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 900 – 1200 | 104ºF (40ºC) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 300 – 400 | 176ºF (80ºC) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 100 – 300 | 248ºF (115ºC) | ||||||||||||||||||
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Location
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Suspension 2001 Toyota Hilux 3.0 kzte
I have a new suspension set from a 2019 Hilux. Can fit on my old 2001 model? No. The part numbers are completely different and… Read More »Suspension 2001 Toyota Hilux 3.0 kzte
Shift Cable Adjustment 2006 Jeep TJ Rubicon 4.0L,auto
Where and how to adjust transmission shifter cable when Jeep is in drive shift indicator is in 2nd? The bushings and cable are good. Gearshift… Read More »Shift Cable Adjustment 2006 Jeep TJ Rubicon 4.0L,auto