Repair Guides

Automotive 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