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Pilot light issue Vulcan convection oven has pilot lit and fan blows The list of problems is as long as the one Obama inherited when he took over. Good news though, the most expensive part works, the blower motor! The pilot is established which rules out a gas issue. The two most common problems are, either the temp controller or the infinite switch is bad. Your unit has one or the other but, not both. Controller has several wires leading to it & has a green or tan circuit board on it, infinite switch is a small black or white 2 inch square box with 4 or 5 wires leading to it. Each one of these are mounted thru the front control panel & both have knobs. Temp board around $180, infinite switch around $45. As far as the schematic is concerned, Vulcan was bought by Hobart & they DO NOT give out schematics or service manuals. How to light Oven Pilot for Magic Chef stove 31000 PAW There is a cover plate that has two screws holding it down. Inspect the pil...

2001 Pontiac trans am. alternator replaced with aftermarket unit. The original alternator tested bad at the local auto shack. The new alternator is not charging. Does this mean I need to use a factory unit? Country: United States Make: Pontiac Model: Firebird Trans Am Year: 2001 Engine: 5.7 Already Tried: New aftermarket alternator. Have you tested for power at the alternator connections? Customer replied2 days and 21 hours ago. no. The car is not at home right now. What should I check for? Is there anything that has to be done with/to the computer when changing the alternator? If I have power at the alternator does that mean the new one is bad? Accepted Answer Expert:  Dave Nova replied2 days and 21 hours ago. Nothing needs to be done to the computer when replacing the alternator. Make sure there is voltage on the large stud terminal at the back of the alternator. Then turn the key on and test for voltage on the small red wire at the plug in connector. If y...

1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L no cooling fans unless A/C is on. Country: United States Make: Pontiac Model: Grand Prix GT Year: 1997 Engine: 3.8l Already Tried: Unplugged coolant temp sensor next to thermostat, and the fans did not come on even then. Will only come on with A/C. Does the check engine light come on with engine running? How hot does the engine get if idling without the a/c on? Customer replied2 days and 17 hours ago. The engine gets warm, but I wouldn't say hot. It doesn't have a gasket problem. No CEL. Expert:  Dave Nova replied2 days and 17 hours ago. Fans should of course come on when the coolant sensor is unplugged. Fans also come on when the temperature reaches 225-228 degrees. Does the engine reach that temperature range or more? Customer replied2 days and 17 hours ago. Well, see, that's what I thought. That's why I unplugged it, but they didn't come on. And they DO run with the A/C on, which is weird, so I'm not in...

2004 pontiac temperature gauge just stopped working. Drove car this morning it was working. Shut off the car, went it store, started the car and noticed no temp gauge and the cooling fans were blowing. I do have a lower intake manifold leak....not too severe, that I'm in the process of fixing. What would cause gauge to stop working, causing the cooling fans to kick on? Country: United States Make: Pontiac Model: Grand Prix GTP Year: 2004 Engine: 3.8 supercharged Already Tried: Currently using 180 degree T-stat. That was installed 3 months ago. Checked HVAC fuse, that is ok. Submitted: 2 days and 16 hours ago. Category: Pontiac Value: $18 Status: CLOSED Expert:  George H replied2 days and 16 hours ago. Hello I will help you with your question, Is your coolant full? If the coolant drops below the tip of the coolant sensor then it will read cold and the engine computer which "knows" it should read normal will flag this as a problem, turn on the fans a...

Customer Question I have a 2006 Pontiac G6 GT. My Panoramic moonroof has not been able to open for the last year. No dealers around me have any clue on what to look for with my issue. they just give me the oh just buy a new one. I know it's an easy fix I just need to speak with someone who can guide me through an who has seen this same issue. My problem is this: The roof won't open up. The only movement I see happening is only on The passenger side the 1st level panel pops up an inch. When i turn the moonroof dial to Level one (vent mode) it does nothing when i go to level 2 the glass pops up an inch on the passenger side and not on the drivers side. and when i turn the dial to the rest of the levels it does nothing. and to get the passenger side to go back down it takes a few rotations of the dial to get it closed again. the noises it makes is the normal mechanic noises that it usually makes it just womt open. its like its stuck. im willin to dig into it myself i just need...

my name is XXXXX XXXXX have a 2003 pontiac grand am gt, V-6 ENGINE, with 55k miles on it,,,,,,my question is about the cooling system,,,,, everything seems to be ok but i have a few questions 1) i have always noticed, especially in summer, the temp guage would go up to about 210 to 215 then come back to normal which is about 200 degrees. 2) this past winter, the thermostat was stuck closed, the guage would only get to about 180 or so,,,,, the thermostat was not opening and i wasnt getting the proper heat in the car,,,,, i had the thermostat replaced,,, everything was fine,, the heat inside was good again,,, the temp guage would get to about 200 then hold steady there,,,, remember - this was during the cold weather months. now, with the warmer weather, here is what i am getting on the temp guage. 1) at about 200 degrees, the thermostat seems to be opening fine and on the colder mornings, i am getting good heat inside the car with no problem ( AND THE AC IS BLOWING COLD TOO WHE...

I have a 96 pontiac grand am. The dashboard "Theft Light" comes on, the car cranks, but then immediately dies. I talked to a mechanic who said it was probably a bad key or lock and if he had to replace the lock, it would be $300 to $500. Does that sound reasonable and does that sound like the problem? Country: United States Make: Pontiac Model: Grand Am SE Year: 1996 Engine: 4 liter Already Tried:  Holding the key in tightly, using 2 other keys. SOLUTION: The problem is most commonly due to a failure in the ignition lock cylinder which houses the passlock security sensor. Replacement cost for the ignition lock cylinder is around $300 at most shops, slightly more at others. Replacing the ignition lock cylinder should fix the problem.

Ask Problem Related to Car Audio Receivers Problem with Pioneer DEH-P2500 CD Player Where is the reset button on the pioneer deh-p2500 Solutions There is no reset button on most pioneer cd players only pioneers that carry reset buttons are the in dash or double din players that play dvd's I had one, when u open the face it was up in the right corner

Honda Accord Timing Setting Properly timing a Honda Accord is one way to get the most out of your Honda Accord engine. An internal combustion engine's timing refers to its ignition timing. The ignition timing determines when a spark will occur to start the Accord's VTEC engine. The factory recommended setting for the Honda Accord VTEC engine varies from year to year but it generally falls between 12 to 18 degrees before top dead center. You can adjust the ignition time with a few tools and mechanical skills. To Time The Honda accord You Will Need Few Basic Tools Like timing light,timing adjustment setting,wrench and wheel chocks. Follow The Steps Below:---- Park your car.Turn off all accessories in the car including the radio, air conditioning and heat. Use wheel chocks to chock the wheels of your car. Put the transmission in neutral, firmly engage the emergency brake, and gradually take the engine to an idle speed of 750 rpm. Exit the Honda Accord allowing t...

Hi,this is Team OF Printer Expert. Yes you have a printer issue or a problem related to computer or laptop. This indicates that you have a printer. Now-a-days cost of new ink-jet and Laser cartridge is sky high. Also the cost of compatible or recycled cartridge is much. Your best option is getting your cartridge refilled. But the cartridge refilling store charges much more then actual refilling cost. Do You Know??????????????  The basic cost of refilling black ink cartridge is less then $1 and Same For Color Ink cartridges. Yes Its That LOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The basic cost for for refilling Black toner cartridge is Under $2. For Color Laser Toner Refilling it cost's approx $15. Now you just calculate how much you are getting charged. NOW HERE IS THE ACTUAL DEAL FOR YOU. We are from cartridge refilling store,with experience of cartridge refilling more then 10 years. We will guide you how to refill your printer cartridges. Whether its laser or in...

VEHICLE ENGINE OIL Q: Own few different vehicles and these are its oil details. My oil of choice is Quaker State with AC/Delco filters. I drive one of our cars eighty miles per day and change both the filter and oil at 3000 miles, 1.5 months. The other is around town and it gets changed at 3000 miles, the 3-month mark. The last one is a ‘72 Corvette, engine overhauled just before I purchased the car 5 years ago. This one I change the oil and filter when it's placed in winter storage. The Corvette is driven anywhere from 1.5k to 2k miles per summer. The oil is changed once per year. How should the classic car owner handle oil changes? I've never used full synthetic oil in any of my cars and would like to know your thoughts about this issue, pros and cons. In what conditions would you recommend the use of full synthetic oils. Should you upgrade to high efficient filters when using the synthetics? A: At our Auto garage we make the use of synthetic engine oils and as a mec...

Cooling System Failure on  Chevy Vehicle  Q: Mechanic said  electrochemical degradation causing cooling system failure. It seems to be a hidden problem with some vehicles which causes radiator failure. I read a car-care article describing how to check for stray voltage using a DVM. So I took some measurements. I put the negative probe on the engine ground and positive in the coolant of the surge tank of my 2005 Chevy Equinox. I measured +200mVDC with the engine off and about +240mVDC with it running. The engine was only cool to warm when I did this cautiously. Is this too high of a voltage? Will this cause problems with my cooling system in the future? What can I do if it is a problem? A: First Off all i will say, Electrochemical degradation of the cooling system is a problem in today’s vehicles; this chemical reaction is called electrolysis. What is Electrolysis the details are a follows:--- Electrolysis involves an ion exchange between the coolant and th...

Wrong Gas fill up in Car Q: What are the consequences when you inadvertently pumped diesel fuel into an automobile gasoline tank. I have been told this happens frequently.Any quick fix when these occurs? A: The biggest problem I’ve seen is a headache. Why a headache? Because the driver of the vehicle doesn't happen to mention as I am going bats trying to diagnose a starting and rough running problem that they PUT THE WRONG FUEL IN!! Oh, "I didn’t think I put that much in so I didn’t think is was worth mentioning". In our region even the diesel fuel pumps have the same size nozzles as the unleaded fuel pumps. But in real,yes this does happen. When it does happen, the best and quickest fix is to drain the gas tank. It doesn't take much diesel fuel to really screw up today’s computerized vehicle’s. Not saying anything is just going to cost you labor$ until you tell the whole true.

How to Reset ECM/ECU Car Computer Reset Or Car Computer Software Reset Q: Options for dumping the computer by taking the negative terminal off and touching it to the positive for 20 seconds to clear the computer of any stored codes. If so, will a vehicle that’s equipped with air bags, possibly deploy the air bag? A: Actually it’s a common practice to disconnect both battery terminals and not only hold them together but to connect them for the duration of the service being performed. For example when servicing the air bags some vehicles require the battery cables being joined for 15 minutes to a half hour before performing service or repairs that involve the air bag system. It is not uncommon for today’s vehicles to have several computers on-board. Inside the computers there are capacitors that will hold/store electrical energy. Connecting the battery cables provides a means of dissipating this stored energy without causing any harm. In most cases (not all vehicles) th...

Details regarding car battery  Q: Do today's car batteries need distilled water added periodically or are they truly "maintenance free"? Thanks. A: There are many good brand auto batteries available in market. Car batteries  from Walmart stores are preferred most.Also you can get batteries from Autozone service centers. Not all of today's batteries are truly "Maintenance Free", although you will find the term applied to almost every battery sold. A large portion of batteries still provide a point to inspect and, if necessary, add water to the battery cells. "Maintenance Free" means you don't have to worry about it until it breaks.

IS IT GOOD TO ADD FUEL ADDITIVE Can Fuel Additive Kill a Fuel System? Yes OR No? Q: Actually I added some STP "Jet Fuel" fuel additive to my vehicles fuel system. And since after that my fuel pump goes out. Is this a problem with the additive or a coincidence?  PleaseHelp!!!!!!!!!!!! A: Its not good to be applying mechanic tricks without mechanical knowledge. Why did you add the fuel treatment? Did you feel that your vehicle wasn't running right? I often find that customers, who normally do not use fuel additives, will suddenly change their habits when their vehicle doesn't seem to be running right. More often than not, this is a reaction to a problem that is surfacing with a vehicle, but has not fully manifested itself. Fuel additives such as STP’s Jet Fuel as with other such additives are meant to be used as maintenance products. These additives are not meant to repair a part that is failing. Their job is to help clean and maintain engine performan...

Noisy Alternator Buick LeSabre, Failing Alternators  Q: My Buick LeSabre is making a loud tapping noise. As per noise it appears to be coming from the alternator. The alternator has been replaced twice since 1997. Could it be the alternator again? Or its something else? A: It can be again alternator.But to confirm the problem,you have to first check it.Try these simple test. Remove the serpentine belt and spin the alternator by hand to check for bearing problems, etc. If the alternator is the cause then it will have to be replaced again. Be sure to check the mounting bolts and brackets for looseness or wear that would cause mounting strain on the alternator. Also be sure that the automatic belt tensioner is not binding. A failing tensioner can raise havoc with belt driven accessories.

Whats the Correct Time For Brake Fluid change Or Brake Fluid Flush Time For Brake Fluid Service Q: My Local car garage owner said that very 30k miles, one should drain the brake fluid and flush and replace it with new fluid. What’s your opinion? Is he right or should i wait? A: To understand when to replace brake fluid, i suggest you to first read and understand the brake fluid theory. The details are as follows:----- Brake fluid is a hygroscopic fluid, which means it is designed to absorb moisture, yes water. Why would you want brake fluid to absorb moisture? A vehicle that is in motion has energy. To stop that vehicle you have to remove that energy. To do that the energy is converted to heat. I know it seems odd and you may think that the exhaust fumes have gotten to me. I won’t argue that. But it is true that it is the creation of heat that stops your vehicle. When you step on your brakes two pieces rub together. The friction of this makes heat and lots of it. ...

Car Ac not working Q: I turned my A/C on for the first time this year and found that it didn’t work. My local mechanic suggested air conditioner repair or recharge air conditioner.So i took it to the professional car Air Conditioner repair shop. Thinking it was just low in a refrigerant charge. The mechanic recharged the system and charged me $65, which I thought was high for the new refrigerant. After all you can buy the stuff in a do it yourself kit at BJ’s for $30. Less than 2 days later I turned my A/C on and guess what? It didn’t work! I went back to the garage and told them that the A/C had quit and wanted to know what kind of warranty they provide? The mechanic said that there was none. After Basic air conditioner troubleshooting, he said it can be air conditioner compressor issue.But to properly confirm the problem it will take some time.It can also be the    leak in system and that would require diagnosis to determine where the leak was and what ...

Auto Laws & Repairs Q: What are auto laws about repairs done by an auto repair shop and what about repairs that were not done right? What about ones you didn't give them permission to do? Is there any kind of booklet or manual to know about this and whats your view on this? A: About anyone can guess why you might be asking such questions. These few things should be ready with you:----- The first thing I would suggest to you is to organize your concerns on paper.  You need to have your facts in order with documentation.  Once you've done this, contact the repair facility and speak with the owner.  Review these concerns and ask if he or she would be willing to address these issues/concerns and come to an agreement.  Many times there is a loss of communication that results in confusion and unhappy parties over repairs. Most importantly maintain control, don’t let you emotions run the conversation, even if some tongue biting is needed. Som...

Vehicle A/C Heater Smells Bad Bad Odor Smells Like Mold Q: Whats the reason  I get a bad odor when I turn on the vent, heater or air conditioner? Is this smell bad for my health ? Its very much unbearable? A: Breathing mold spores is not good for anybody's heath! Why is there mold in your ventilation system? There are few possible reasons for such smell to be noticed. Below i wil explain in much detail:----- Either water is not draining correctly, there is tree and leaf type matter collected in the system or rodents have stopped in and laid the ground work for a new housing development. If your vehicle is equipped (it would be great to know what you have for a vehicle) with a cabin filter then it may need replacing. For those of you who do not know, many of today's vehicle have a filter for filtering the incoming air for the passenger compartment. This filter works great and I think it's the best thing since milking parlors! If you grew up on a dairy ...

When Exactly Scheduled Maintenance has to be Done Dealer or Manufacturer Who is right? Q: Its confusing when exactly to get the vehicle serviced.  In a MSN article they mentioned that a service should be done on the manufacturer's schedule, not the dealer's. Is the manufacturer's schedule what is listed in the car manual? This also shows major service at 30k miles. On the Ford Web Site it just refers you to the dealer for the maintenance schedule. How do you find the correct "manufacturer's" recommendation? A: VEHICLES OWNERS MANUAL GUIDE. I suggest using the maintenance schedule in the Owner's Manual as a guide. The Owner's Manual provides the guidelines for required maintenance for warranty purposes and suggested maintenance to keep your vehicle operating safely and reliably. When a customer comes into our shop and asks what type of service their vehicle needs we'll refer to the Owner's Manual as a guide. The manual is clear on defi...

Looking to upgrade shocks Q: What brand of rear shocks do you recommend for a 1995 2WD? I haul some fairly heavy things sometimes and the vehicle must be weighted down for traction in winter. When I weigh it down, it sags a good bit. I am currently running factory shocks. Thanks for the advice. in advance? A: First, understand why shock absorbers are used. The job of the shock absorbers is to keep the tire on the road; they are not designed to lift a vehicle. But, there are shock absorbers that are modified to assist in maintaining the ride height of a vehicle. The modified shocks are generally found in 2 configurations: air assisted (known to many as air shocks) and coil assisted (shocks with coil springs). The coil assisted shocks are designed to maintain vehicle ride height with about 200 lbs. of additional weight in the vehicle, rates vary depending on manufacturer.  Air assisted shocks have air lines that join together at a fitting that looks similar to a tire valv...

Best Engine Oil To Use Synthetic Oil, How Long Will It Go? Q: Vehicle miles getting close to  first oil change.Its for 1999 Ford Explorer (3000 miles). Would there be much of an advantage to go to synthetic oil after the break in period? Can you go longer between oil changes with synthetic or do you lose the protection if you go longer? A: As per my Auto garage Repair Experience i will suggest Synthetic engine oil to be used.Synthetic engine oil is a better product than conventional engine oil. Generally, synthetic oils exceed all car and light truck manufacturer warranty requirements. Can you go longer between oil changes with synthetic oil? If you have a new vehicle you'd better not! Whether you're using conventional motor oil or synthetic you must change the engine oil as required by the vehicle manufacturer. The reason? The manufacturer, can and has, the right to void the warranty on the vehicle's engine if the engine oil is not changed as specified (milea...

HOW CAN TRUST MY CAR REPAIR MECHANIC CAR MECHANIC COMPLAINT BOX Q: Having trouble with a mechanic who had worked on my auto. I am seeking organizations or some place that keeps files on bad mechanics. He operates out of three businesses that are cash only operations. Also, the mechanic had made additional repairs without my knowledge and charged me extra! I to had paid the mechanic, but instead of getting a receipt I got a deposit slip. I am being taken advantage of! I do not know where to turn to? Please Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A: Very Sad to here that.I dont know why these helpers forget there aim " Honesty is the Best Policy". We all are public helpers and for the public. I know why he only took cash! He hadn’t had time to get a checking account for his three businesses. No wait! To open a checking account for a business the company name has to be registered with the state before the bank will allow the account to be opened. Oh, he had three businesses, it...

Are These Tornado/Cyclone Real Fuel Savers OR Not? Q: It shows ads on TV regarding saving fuel and I think it's too good to be true. So, do the Tornado fuel savers really work and save you money? Please Guide me regarding these before i go for these product? A: Here are my thoughts on these marvels of technology that have eluded engineers from all of the car and truck manufacturers. Just imagine a miracle product that would increase horsepower and gas mileage! After all, if you got better gas mileage it would mean you also reduced emissions! The world’s dependency on oil would be washed away! Along with this special you would get the cap snaffle.  It snaffles caps off of any size jug or bottle and it really really works! But wait there’s more!!! If it is surely a marvel of technology and it really really works the inventor would be rich and living on an island not pushing their wares in infomercials. As for the cap snaffle, it rea...

Transmission Shifter Lock Issues Unlockable Automatic Transmission Shifter Lock Q: The shifter would not unlock out of park on my car. After following the procedure in the Owner's Manual, we were able to get it to release. What do you think the problem is? And Whats the Approx Repair cost for such problems? A: Your Problem description is not clear regarding your car model.Knowing the year, make and model of your vehicle would make things a little easier to answer your question. But still that doesn't matter too much. I will try my best to answer your query. Here are the details .................... The shift-inter lock systems are found on most all makes of vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The reason for the shift-inter lock system is to assure that the driver of the vehicle has their foot on the brake pedal, not the gas, when moving the transmission selector from park to drive or reverse. The operating system of the shift-inter lock is reasona...

Before Buying Used Car Beware of buying used cars Q: Hey there, looking to purchase a used car and the owner states the only problem is with the fan. He says the car overheats quickly and there may be something wrong with something called a "Gasket". Obviously I don't know what the heck any of these items are since I'm only a driver and not knowledgeable or interested in them at all. Please respond with your answer and possible solution(s). I'd also like to know on average what I should expect to pay for either of these repairs to be done. A: Stay away! In no way would I recommend purchasing that vehicle! The problems you described are big dollars that could easily double the cost of the vehicle. Before purchasing any used vehicle you should take it to your technician and have a thorough inspection performed. Also, just driving around the block doesn't provide enough information. To identify problems with the suspension, brakes, steering, engine, etc....

Vehicle VIN Says  I Have the Wrong Car HOW EXACTLY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER DECIDES WHICH CAR I OWN? Q: On a uni-body car where will I find the VIN? When I took my car in for service, I was going to trade it in then I decided to keep it when I picked up the car I found it to be different, as in year, style, etc. If you can help or have any information, please let me know. A: This is really confusing. Did you drive this vehicle away from the shop? Or are you without a vehicle? The first place you should check for a vehicle identification number (VIN) is right at the driver’s side lower corner of the windshield on a plate with 17 digits. There will be a sticker on the driver’s side door post and depending on the year and make it can be found in a variety of other places. Once you sort this out, I’d really like to hear the rest of the story and I’m sure the readers would too.