Repair Guides

VEHICLE REPAIR GUIDES

BODY REPAIR GUIDES

• Door Lock Replacement
• Door Not Closing
• How to Remove a Door Panel?
• Hood Open
• Mirror Replacement – Side View
• Window Control Switch Repair and Testing
• Window Crank Handle Removal
• Window Motor and Regulator Replacement
• Windshield Washer Motor and Reservoir Replacement
• Wiper Blade Replacement
• Wiper Chatter

BRAKES REPAIR GUIDE

• ABS
• ABS Brake Control Module Replacement
• ABS Code Gather
• ABS Fuse Replacement
• ABS Repair
• ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
• ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Testing
• Bleed and Flush ABS
• Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor
• Brake Pull
• Caliper Replacement
• Master Cylinder Replacement
• Pad and Rotor Replacement – Front
• Pad and Rotor Replacement – Rear
• Parking Brake Shoe Replacement
• Shoe and Drum Replacement
• Wheel Cylinder Replacement

CLIMATE CONTROL REPAIR GUIDE

• Air Conditioner
• Air Conditioner Compressor Replacement
• Air Conditioner Leak Detection
• Air Conditioner Not Working
• Air Conditioner Recharge
• Air Conditioner Vacuum and Recharge
• Blend Door Actuator Replacement
• Blower Fan Replacement
• Cabin Filter Replacement
• Heater
• Heater Core Replacement
• Heater Hose Replacement
• Heater Not Working
• Vents No Air Flow
• Vents Stay in Defrost Position

DRIVETRAIN REPAIR GUIDES

• Axle Bearing and Seal Replacement Rear 1/2 ton
• Axle Bearing and Seal Replacement Rear 3/4 and 1 ton
• Axle Bearing Repack
• Axle or Wheel Bearing Failure Symptoms
• Bearing Hub Replacement
• Clutch
• Clutch Not Working
• Clutch Pilot Bearing Replacement
• Clutch Replacement
• Clutch Symptoms
• CV Axle Bearing Press
• CV Axle Bearing Replacement
• CV Axle Joint
• CV Axle Joint Symptoms
• CV Axle Replacement
• Differential
• Differential Gear Oil Check
• Differential Service
• Driveshaft Removal
• Neutral Safety Switch Test
• Throw out Bearing – Secondary Cylinder Replacement
• Transfer Case Service
• Transmission – Manual
• Transmission Fluid Check and Add-Automatic
• Transmission Hybrid
• Transmission Problem Repair – Automatic
• Transmission Replacement – Automatic RWD
• Transmission Replacement – Manual RWD
• Transmission Service – Automatic
• Transmission Service – Manual
• U Joint
• Wheel Bearings and Seal Replacement

ELECTRICAL REPAIR GUIDES

• Alternator Replacement
• Alternator Test
• Battery
• Battery Cable Clean – Electrical Goes Out
• Battery Charge
• Battery Drain Repair
• Battery Hybrid
• Battery Jump Start
• Battery Load Test
• Battery Replacement
• Battery Symptoms
• BCM Replacement
• CAN Scan (Controller Area Network)
• Electrical System
• Fuse
• Fuse Test and Replacement
• Ignition Switch Stuck
• Key Fob Reprogram
• Relay Test
• Spiral Wire Replacement
• Spiral Wire Symptoms
• Test Light Instructions
• Voltmeter Instructions
• Wiring Testing

EMISSION

• Emission System
• EVAP Leak
• Smog Test Failure

ENGINE REPAIR GUIDES

• Air Filter Replacement
• Air Intake Boot and Tube Replacement
• Backfire Repair
• Camshaft Sensor Replacement
• Camshaft Variable Valve Timing
• Chirping Noise Engine and Drivetrain
• Code P1000 Repair
• Code Read
• Compression Low Reasons
• Compression Low Symptoms
• Compression Test
• Computer
• Computer Monitor Reset
• Coolant Mixing with Oil
• Crankshaft Main Seal Replacement – Front
• Crankshaft Seal Leak Symptoms – Front
• Crankshaft Seal Replacement – Rear
• Crankshaft Sensor
• Crankshaft Sensor Replacement
• Crankshaft Sensor Symptoms
• Cylinder Head
• Engine
• Engine Fuse Blows
• Engine Mount
• Engine Mount Replacement
• Engine Vibrations
• Flexplate
• Flywheel
• Flywheel Replacement
• Hard Starting
• Harmonic Balancer Removal
• Head Gasket Blown Test
• Hesitation
• Hybrid Car
• Hybrid Engine
• Idle Air Control Motor Replacement
• Idle Air Control Valve
• Idle Air Control Valve Service
• Idling High
• Intake Manifold Replacement
• Knock Sensor
• Lean Exhaust
• Low Power
• Low Power Symptoms
• Mass Air Flow Sensor
• Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaning Service
• Mass Air Flow Sensor Replacement
• Misfire
• New Car Service
• Noises
• Not Cranking Over
• Not Running – Advanced
• Not Starting
• Oil and Filter Change
• Oil Leak
• Oil Pressure High
• Oil Pressure Low
• Overheating Symptoms
• Overheats
• Oxygen Sensor Replacement
• Oxygen Sensor Test
• Oxygen Sensors
• Piston Ring Replacement
• Rattle
• Reduced Power – Limp Mode
• Scraping Noise
• Serpentine Belt – Timing Belt – Timing Chain Diagrams
• Serpentine Belt Replacement
• Serpentine Belt Tensioner Replacement
• Squealing and Screeching
• Stalling After Dead or New Battery
• Stalls at Idle
• Stalls While Driving
• Starter
• Starter Motor Replacement
• Surging
• Throttle Actuator – Bore Service
• Throttle Actuators – Throttle Bore
• Timing Belt
• Tune-Up
• Turbocharger
• Vacuum Leak
• Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

ENGINE COOLING REPAIR GUIDES

• Coolant
• Coolant Leak Repair
• Coolant Leak Symptoms
• Coolant Level Check
• Coolant Reservoir Replacement
• Coolant Temperature Sensor
• Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement
• Coolant Temperature Sensor Symptoms
• Cooling System
• Cooling System Drain and Flush
• Cooling System Pressure Test
• Fan Clutch
• Fan Clutch Removal
• Fan Clutch Symptoms
• Radiator
• Radiator Cooling Fans
• Radiator Fan Motor Replacement
• Radiator Hose Replacement
• Radiator Replacement
• Thermostat
• Thermostat Replacement
• Water Pump
• Water Pump Replacement
• Water Pump Symptoms

EXHAUST REPAIR GUIDES

• Black Smoke
• Blue Smoke
• Catalytic Converter Replacement
• Catalytic Converter Symptoms
• Catalytic Converter Test
• Exhaust System
• Exhaust System Removal
• White Smoke

EXTERIOR LIGHT REPAIR GUIDES

• Brake Light Bulb Replacement
• Brake Light Repair Guide
• Brake Light Switch Replacement
• Dim Lights – Tesla Only
• DRL Light Bulb Replacement
• Headlight Bulb Replacement
• Headlight Dim or Dull
• Headlight Lens Replacement
• Headlight Switch
• Reverse Light Bulb Replacement
• Running Light Problems
• Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
• Turn Signal Problems
• Turn Signal Switch Replacement
• Turn Signals Blink Fast

FUEL SYSTEM REPAIR GUIDES

• Fuel Filter Replacement
• Fuel Injection
• Fuel Injector Replacement
• Fuel Injector Test
• Fuel Pump
• Fuel Pump Pressure Test
• Fuel Pump Replacement

GENERAL REPAIR GUIDES

• Abbreviations
• Bubbling or Gurgling Noises
• Grinding Noises
• Howling
• Infrared Temperature Meter
• Jack and Lift Up Your Car
• Ten Questions to Ask a Repair Shop
• Whirring Noise
• Whistle Noise

IGNITION REPAIR GUIDES

• Ignition Spark Check
• Ignition System Testing
• Spark Plug Replacement

VEHICLE INTERIOR REPAIR GUIDES

• Odometer
• Seat Switch Replacement

SAFETY

• Airbag Removal
• Check Engine Light Safe to Drive?
• Safety Inspection
• Seat Belts

SECURITY

• Security System Reset

STEERING REPAIR GUIDES

• Clicking Noise While Turning
• Power Steering Problems
• Steering
• Steering Box Replacement
• Steering Fluid Flush
• Steering Fluid Level Check
• Steering Hose Replacement
• Steering Pump Replacement
• Steering Wheel Removal
• Steering Wheel Shaking
• Tie Rod End Replacement

VEHICLE SUSPENSION REPAIR GUIDES

• Ball Joint Release
• Control Arm Bushing Replacement – Lower
• Control Arm Replacement – Upper
• Shock Absorber Replacement
• Strut and Spring Replacement
• Suspension Noises
• Sway Bar Link Replacement

TIRES

• Tire Air Pressure – Check/Add
• Tire Wear Problems
• Wheel Removal and Tighten

TROUBLE CODES

• ODBII Codes
• BMW Codes OBD1
• Chrysler Codes OBD1
• Eagle Codes OBD1
• Ford Codes OBD1
• GM Codes OBD1
• Honda OBD1 Codes
• Isuzu Codes OBD1
• Jeep Codes OBD1
• Lexus Codes OBD1
• Mazda Codes OBD1
• Mitsubishi Codes OBD1
• Nissan Codes OBD1
• Range Rover Codes OBD1
• Saab Codes OBD1
• Subaru Codes OBD1
• Suzuki Codes OBD1
• Toyota Codes OBD1
• Volkswagen OBD1 Codes
• Volvo OBD1 Codes

WARNING LIGHTS

• Airbag Warning Light
• Brake Warning Light
• Check Engine Light
• Engine Oil Change Light Reset
• Engine Overheating Warning Light
• Tire Pressure Indicator Warning Light