Saturday, January 19, 2008

Automotive Wiring Diagrams


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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Used Auto Parts

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Free Car Price Quotes


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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

2008 Suzuki SX4

2008 Suzuki SX4 Crossover Base AWD

MSRP: $15,270
Estimated Market Price: Not Available
Invoice: $14,659

Key Standard Features:
AM/FM Radio and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Front Side Airbags

Seats
Theater Style Rear Seating
Cloth Seats
Front Dual Bucket Seats With Adjustable Headrests
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests

Sunday, January 13, 2008

150 MPG Extreme Hybrid (XH(TM)) SUV


AFS Trinity Unveils 150 MPG Extreme Hybrid (XH(TM)) SUV


Saturn Suv prototype that gets 150 miles per gallon. The is an electric plug in Hybrid that can go 40 miles without the use of gasoline on need of recharge. Predicted to cost $8700.00 more than the gasoline online vehicle.


TEST RESULTS According to Furia, the Extreme Hybrid(TM) tests just completed atMichelin's Laurens Proving Grounds in South Carolina produced ...

-- More than 150 miles per gallon of gasoline based on the EPA Combined Urban/Highway Driving Cycle with 6 days per week of 40 miles per day in all electric mode and one day at 100 miles with assistance of the gas engine. Different driving patterns will produce different results.

-- 40 mile all-electric range on a single, overnight charge.

-- Extended range of 400 miles with hybrid operation.

-- Rapid acceleration in all modes of operation, including all electric mode in which no gasoline is burned at all.

-- Highway speeds up to 87 miles per hour in either all electric or hybrid mode.

-- Even faster acceleration and higher speeds possible in future production models should the company decide to configure them for such performance.


Editors' Note: To view three videos that graphically address each of the points inthis release click http://www.afstrinity.com/ and go to the Video links tab.

Friday, January 11, 2008

I only have air at the vents, no defrost or heat at floor

Question:
2000 Silverado 5.3 4x4 my hvac actuator mode valve does not work. How do I replace it? I only have air at the vents, no defrost or heat at floor.

Answer:

ect:
Loss of HVAC System Mode and/or Temperature Control (Replace HVAC Control Module) #04-01-39-007 - (06/17/2004)
Models:
2002 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT
1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
1999-2002 GMC Denali, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL
2001 GMC Sierra C3
2002 GMC Sierra Denali
with Automatic HVAC System (RPO C68)

Condition

Some customers may comment that they cannot control the HVAC system modes and/or the temperature. These concerns may be intermittent.
Cause

An HVAC control module logic lock-up may be the cause of these conditions.
Correction

Important: Prior to replacing the HVAC control head, review Corporate Bulletin Number 01-01-39-007 (SI Document ID #845221).
Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to the HVAC Control Module Replacement procedure in the HVAC System -- Automatic sub-section of the Service Manual.
Part Information

Part Number
Description
15126606
Cadillac, Celsius Temperature Display (RPO U34)
HVAC Control Assembly (Module)
15126605
Cadillac, Minus (-) Celsius Temperature Display (RPO U34)
HVAC Control Assembly (Module)
15126604
Chevrolet/GMC, Celsius Temperature Display (RPO U34)
HVAC Control Assembly (Module)
15126603
Chevrolet/GMC, Minus (-) Celsius Temperature Display (RPO U34)
HVAC Control Assembly (Module)
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
D0362
Control Assembly HVAC (IP) - A/C - Replace
Use published labor operation time
Subject:
Loss of HVAC System Mode and/or Temperature Control (Reroute Wiring Harness) #01-01-39-007 - (12/20/2001)
Models:
1999-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra)
1999-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models (Avalanche, Surburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, Denali)
2001 GMC Sierra C3
2002 GMC Sierra Denali
2002 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT

Condition

Some customers may comment that they cannot control the HVAC system modes and/or the temperature. These concerns may be intermittent.

Cause

There may be poor terminal contact and/or bent terminals in connectors C206 (RPO C68 automatic HVAC controls) or C296 (RPO C60 manual HVAC controls). Excessive tension on the wires due to the wiring harness being misrouted in the instrument panel carrier may cause these conditions.

Correction

Remove the Air Bag fuse.
Disconnect the steering wheel and instrument panel (IP) air bag connectors. Refer to the SIR subsection of the Restraints section of the Service Manual for connector locations.
Remove the IP upper trim pad.
Locate connector C206 (6 cavities) or C296 (8 cavities). The connector is attached to a metal brace on the far right side of the IP carrier above the IP air distributor duct.
Inspect the routing of the wiring harness to the connector. The proper routing of the wiring harness is above the air distributor duct with no tension on the terminals in the connector. The routing is improper if the wiring harness is below the air distributor duct with excessive tension on the terminals in the connector. The excessive tension may cause poor terminal contact, resulting in open circuits, in the connector. The wires may also pull the terminals out of the connector or pull out of the terminal itself.
If the harness is routed properly, contact Technical Assistance for further information.
If the harness is misrouted, remove the connector from the brace.
Disconnect the connector.
Perform a pin drag test on the female terminals.
Inspect the male terminals for straightness.
Inspect the wire to terminal connection to insure that no wires have pulled out of the terminals.
Reroute the wiring harness above the air distributor duct.
Firmly reconnect and reseat the connector.
Reattach the connector to the metal brace.
Reinstall the IP upper trim pad.
Turn Off the ignition and reconnect the steering wheel and IP air bags.
Reinstall the Air Bag fuse.
Turn ON the ignition and verify that the air bag light flashes seven times and goes out.
Clear any diagnostic trouble codes that may have been set.
Verify proper operation of the HVAC system mode and temperature controls.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
C2362
Panel, Instrument Panel Upper, Remove and Replace
0.7 hr
Add
To Repair and/or Reposition Connector and Harness
0.3 hr

Thursday, January 10, 2008

2002 Hyundai Sonata - Running Rough

2002 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L Automatic

Vehicle Problem:

Vehicle drove in; Customer stated it was running rough and would not go over 20 mph. Check engine light is on.

Solution:
Test drove to confirm what customer said. The vehicle performed exactly as the customer described. Performed computer diagnostics and retrieved a Code P0302. This is the misfire code for cylinder # 2. Inspected the spark plug and wire. Found it arching though the wire against the cylinder head. Replaced the plugs and wires. Tested ..all ok at this time. Also replaced a collapsed pcv hose (4" of fuel line works fine) these hoses tend to collapsed often.
Cost of repair including diagnostics($69.95) was $234.09 +tax