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How to Troubleshoot a Honda Civic Wiper Motor
The wiper motor in your Honda Civic controls the function of the car's windshield wipers. The wiper motor is a cylindrical canister mounted on the passenger's side of the firewall. This component doesn't normally fail during the lifetime of the vehicle, but before you replace anything or have the ve
How to Disable the DRLs in a GMC Sonoma
The daytime running lamp (DRL) system in a GMC Sonoma is controlled by the body control module (BCM). The BCM energizes the DRL relay in order to illuminate the low-beam headlamps when the engine is running. The low-beam headlamps illuminate at approximately 50 percent of their normal brightness lev
How to Install the Water Pump on a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
Replacing the water pump in the Mitsubishi Galant is not difficult. You can change it yourself in your driveway, and save a great deal of money on labor costs charged at the repair garages. You want to check the minor things first, such as the thermostat and coolant levels. Once you have determined
Tips for Preventing Car Problems
As a car owner, there are many bits of knowledge you need to juggle. Things such as car insurance, gas prices, and resale value are constantly hammered into our heads, so there's a lot to think about when you own a car. If you own a car, you've likely encountered car problems, and the frus
How to Replace License Plate Bulbs on a 2003 Impala
The Impala emerged from its roots as the top trim level of the Bel Air to its own model in 1959. In 1985, Chevrolet dropped the Impala. Later, the Impala name returned for a few years (from 1994 through 1996), as the Impala SS. These were basically high-performance Caprices. In 2000, Chevrolet reint
How Does a Brake Line Lock Work?
Line locks and transmission brakes are in a way similar to a sniper's scope: if you don't need one, then you'll never know it. These devices are very specialized tools used by drag racers to increase traction at launch and even to reduce reaction times by employing them as triggering mechanisms for
Cavalier Engine Problems
Engine problem diagnosis can be difficult on a Chevrolet Cavalier, especially on later models with fuel-injected engines. The fuel, electrical, ignition and intake systems must all work together for the engine to run. When attempting to solve your Cavalier's engine problems, test one subsystem at a
Why Does My Carburetor Have a Vacuum Leak at the Manifold?
An automotive carburetor dispenses a measured fuel-air mixture into the intake manifold for the purpose of combustion. The seal between the carburetor and intake manifold must be absolutely leak and pressure resistant. The purpose is to maintain the correct proportion of fuel and air into the firing
Rust Preventive Treatment
Rust is the dreaded result of water and oxygen attacking the metal on the body of your car. Rust can quickly destroy the beauty of a car and, if left untreated, it can even get on important working parts of the car and destroy their functioning. There are treatments available that claim to prevent
How to Build a Cheap Paint Booth
If you would like to paint your car yourself, you don't have to spend a lot of money constructing a paint booth. You can build a paint booth that will protect the surrounding environment from over-spray, keep your paint job dust- and debris-free and provide adequate ventilation using inexpensive mat
How to Change the Alternator on a 1998 Ford F-150
The alternator controls the charging system on the Ford F-150. The large motor that the F-150 uses takes a lot of current to start the truck. If the truck did not have an alternator, the battery would be useless after start-up. The alternator converts the electrical power to a current suitable for t
How to Fix Chrome Rims
Chrome rims need to be maintained regularly to prevent damage to the rims. Without regular maintenance, the rims may start to crack or scratch or the chrome plating might chip. If the plating chips, the only way to fix it is to have the rim professionally re-plated. While re-plating is not something
How to Clean a Lifetime Car Air Filter
Even though lifetime car air filters, also known as reusable air filters, are approximately double the price of throwaway air filters, they will literally, if taken care of properly, last the lifetime of your car. Some brand-name filters offer specific cleaning kits to go along with the reusable fil
The '98 Chevy Silverado Specifications
The Chevy Silverado came as an extended-cab and regular-cab pickup truck. Chevrolet began selling trucks in 1918, when their truck designs were based on the Chevrolet 490 automobile. The company sold the vehicles sans cab and body, as the buyers provided these items themselves. Chevrolet...
How to Tune a Yamaha PW50
The Yamaha PW50 has a two-stroke engine and automatic transmission. Fuel induction is provided by a Mikuni VM carburetor that operates with a linkage-cable system. Sensors provide data to a capacitor discharge ignition box that interprets the inputs and provides optimum fuel and spark to the cylinde
How to Replace the Rear Rotors on a 1997 Ford Explorer
Front brakes perform the lion's share of the braking in most vehicles. The Ford Explorer is no exception and as such, the rear brake rotors should normally last about twice as long as front rotors. When the time comes to replace your rear rotors, purchase good, professional grade rotors to ensure yo
How to Open the Fuel Cap on a 2000 Corvette
The Corvette is a high performance sports car manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. The car has been in production since 1952. The Corvette runs on premium gas and can be filled by locating the fuel door on the driver's side of the vehicle. A remote button located inside the car
How to Change a Jeep Wrangler Exhaust
The exhaust system on your Jeep Wrangler can be replaced to increase the power, fuel economy and performance of your vehicle. Stock exhaust systems do not allow the air to flow from the engine as efficiently as some aftermarket products, creating high exhaust temperatures and decreasing the vehicle'