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I just replaced my 1985 steering column with a 1986 steering column the plugs are exactly the same but my running lights stay on.

I HAVE 1996 CHEVY CAMARO APONE PUTTING IN PLUGS AND WIRES I GOT THE FIRING ORDER WRONG ON THE DIST THREE TIMES BE FOR I GOT IT RIGHT BUT THE CAR WILL START FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN DIE AND THEN WILL NOT START AGAIN SO IS THE DIST BAD OR COIL IS GOING OUT PLEASE HELP.

2003 Trailblazer 6cyl 4WD  116” Wheel Base

Need assistance in a rubbing noise, which rubs and creates noise dominant at specific point within the rotation of left rear axle.

This entire situation started by wife complaining of rubbing noise from left part of vehicle while driving. The noise is not a continuous rubbing noise, but it amplified within a specific area of full rotation of wheel. Took off right rear wheel and discovered the dust shield was completely rusted through and fell into pieces.  Bought dust shield, rotors, calipers and rear brakes. Once this was all replaced we decided to replace all front as well; calipers, rotors and brake pads. The rubbing noise did not go away.

We have analyzed the problem to the emergency brake pad rubs against the inside of rotor. We jacked truck up in air and removed tire, caliper and brake pads and it appears the rotor wobbles while the engine is running and in gear. I took a square and placed on concrete and the top edge of square does not ride against the rotor evenly. We exchanged the new rotor to ensure it was not part of problem and bought emergency brake pads as well. Replaced the rotor (2^nd time) and put new emergency brake pad on left rear and noise remains.

Bought a repair manual and removed calipers, brakes and rotors and adjusted the emergency pads as described in manual. Noise remains.

The first replacement of rear rotor and the continuation of fixing noise in back was about a 2 weeks difference. There was wear of the emergency brake pad in a specific area of rotor. We have cleaned all parts and greased and cleaned again and the noise remains.

The only thing we have not done is replace the rear axle shaft seal, bearing and axle shaft itself. The truck has never been in accident or hit hard on object. This also started after 9 months of the truck sitting in garage.

Any ideas????

My Silverado don’t blow hot heat, kinda warm. Changed thermostat and checked antifreeze is good. What do you think is the problem

Hi I got a 1990 blazer k5 4×4 5.7 350 full size blazer that I’m having problems with the injectors wont inject they wont spray first we thought it was the fuel pump and fuel filter but it wasn’t it or the computer it ain’t none of that. the strangest thing is if I get a piece of wire and wire it to the injectors to place it to ground the injectors will start working they will spray a lot but it get flooded so we bought a new computer it still the injectors wont work they wont spray. I’m out of ideas please help

99 chevy p/u
The battery light comes on and the gauges drop to zero intermittantly.  The voltage gauges is showing about 16.  I tested the battery and the altenator and they’re both good.  It’s as if there’s a loose connection that makes it randomly cut in/out but I’ve checked for that.

My cobalt ss makes a rattling intermittently at start up and is only heard outside the car. Coming from the Timing chain side of the engine. In addition it makes a knocking noise while driving at about 2200 rpm to 3000 rpm, usually after sustained driving and usually under load. Seems to clear out after I get it to knock a few times and raise rpms. My guess is timing chain and tensioner, but any information would be helpful thank-you in advance.

I have a 2002 Monte Carlo. Occasionally while driving I will here a buzzing noise and on the message center the battery light will come on for about 5 seconds and then the brake light for 5 seconds and go off. Any ideas?

i have a 98 blazer i was driving it last night and the oil cooler line blew and the check guages light came on oil pressure dropped to zero and the truck lost power and shut off.. i rolled it into a parking lot and got the line fixed and filled back up with oil and now the truck will not start… i changed the battery out thinking it was that then changed the starter relay out as well the truck just makes one solid click noise

headlights go out randomly i can use manual switch or high beam switch a few times and they come back on can you help me with this… very dangerous as i drive at night most of the time…