Test cylinder compression with particular attention of course to the results for cylinder no. 1. If compression test results are normal, possible causes of the misfire are a vacuum leak at the intake to that cylinder or a faulty fuel...
Hi Johnathan. Thanks for submitting your question today. Typically an issue like this is caused by one of two things, either the oil pressure sensor is faulty or loose, or there is an obstruction either in the filter or the...
Hi Jonathan. Thanks for sending your question today. The code that is easier to identify is the P-0740 issue. What the P0740 code means is that the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected something unusual within the torque converter clutch...
Excessive moisture and, worse, liquid water, all over the engine will cause electrical components to malfunction. The engine should be inspected to determine if it can be "dried out" and to determine which connectors and components need to be removed...
The transmission from the 1996 model year of your truck will interchange IF the Tag IDs are identical. No other model years will work, only 1996-1997. If you are looking for a transmission, simply go to Car-Part.com and you will...
It is very possible that something could have gone wrong during the rebuild of the transmission. I would recommend having your transmission inspected by a qualified professional to determine the exact cause of this issue. You could either try getting...
Hi John. Thanks for the question tonight. I would agree with you that an electrical connection, likely a ground connection is the source of your non-starting issue. I would double check all connections - especially the grounds and see if...
Hey John. Thanks for the question. It's really hard to help you without seeing what you're referring to - which is why an onsite inspection is needed. Perhaps if you could video what you're talking about, post it on youtube.com...
You need to check the wiring connector to the ignition switch to make sure you wired the ignition switch correctly to the run circuit of the switch. You may have not connected the main ignition run circuit to ignition switch...
Hi Laura. Thanks for contacting us today. I've forwarded your question to our sales and service department, so they can review the repair notes and forward to our technician for review. They should be contacting you soon via email. ...
The battery should be load tested to ensure it is serviceable. If the battery fails the load test, be sure to replace it to simplify the diagnostics. Once the vehicle is running check charging system output to be be sure...
There may be a problem with the heat riser. There is a passage in the manifold that allows exhaust to pass under the carburetor for a quick warm up. On very old cars, (and any car with a carburetor qualifies)...
It is possible that your oil pressure switch may have failed. I would recommend having your oil pressure switch tested to confirm that it is not functioning properly. In the event that the oil pressure switch is not functioning properly,...
If the valve timing was off at speed, inasmuch as the 5.2L is an interference engine, you want to first rule out mechanical damage. A way to do that is perform a compression test on all cylinders. If compression is...
The turn signals use fuse number 6 in interior fuse box and have a seperate flasher from the hazards. If the hazards work then the turn signals should work. You should check fuse for power at fuse box and flasher...
When an engine is misfiring on one or more cylinders, this can cause the engine to have a lesser power output than normal. Due to the Lesser output this can cause the vehicle not to achieve speeds that it normally...
Check the transmission throttle valve (TV) cable. There is a return spring on this assembly that sometimes is gone or faulty. Changing the fluid and filter will not cause the transmission to malfunction. However, prior to doing that, external pressures...
Hi Jonathan. Thanks for contacting us tonight. In cases like this, there really are only two options. First, if the pan has too much RTV on it, it's best to use a brake cleaner or other solvent to attempt to...
The fuel pump and the fuel pump electrical circuit should be tested. The malfunction could be electrical in nature or the pump itself might not be functioning. If you want the required diagnostic steps performed by a certified Mechanic, dispatched...
