The door ajar message can help you get a door all the way closed when you otherwise wouldn’t notice it. Over the life of a vehicle, it is possible for the door ajar warning to stay on even when the doors are, in fact, not ajar. The door ajar warning staying on is usually … Read more
Heat is the worst thing that can happen to your transmission. An overheating transmission will dramatically shorten its service life. If you suspect that your transmission is overheating, doing something about it now can keep you from an expensive transmission repair. Low transmission fluid is the number one cause of an overheating transmission. Allowing your … Read more
There are a few common reasons why your car key might get stuck in the ignition. The good news is that it’s often easily un-stuck. Whatever you do, don’t start trying to rip the key out of the ignition. That can cause bigger problems. This article is written with the assumption that your key is … Read more
This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Pontiac Torrent P0420 trouble code. It covers the P0420 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0420 is the most common OBDII code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. A failing oxygen sensor or bad catalytic converter are the most common causes of P0420. Table … Read more
This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Chevy Captiva P0420 trouble code. It covers the P0420 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0420 is the most common OBDII code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. A failing oxygen sensor or bad catalytic converter are the most common causes of P0420. Table … Read more
P0171 and P0174 both indicate that there is a lean condition present in your GMC Sierra. By themselves, these are some of the most common OBD2 codes. When they are together, it indicates that the entire engine is running lean. Definition Both of these codes are generic, which means they have the same meaning … Read more
There are a few things that you can see and hear that can indicate a transfer case problem. Transfer case repair can be expensive. Replacement can be even more so. It is best not to ignore the symptoms of transfer case issues. The function of a transfer case is to direct the power coming … Read more
There can be a few reasons that a car starts but wont move when in drive. We’ll cover a few of the most common ones with you, to help you get back on the road. Low Transmission Fluid Low transmission fluid can cause a car to not move in drive. Transmission fluid is more than just … Read more
The 2005 GMC Sierra was the 6th year of the GMT800 platform truck. Now, these trucks are getting older, and it’s very likely that your 2005 Sierra may be having transmission problems. Below, you’ll find a ton of troubleshooting your transmission problems. The 2005 Sierra was a carryover from the 2004 model year. First and foremost, … Read more
The 2004 GMC Sierra was the 6th year of the GMT800 platform truck. Now, these trucks are getting older, and it’s very likely that your 2004 Sierra may be having transmission problems. Below, you’ll find a ton of troubleshooting your transmission problems. The 2004 Sierra was a carryover from the 2003 model year. First and foremost, … Read more