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THE EFFECT
A loose fan belt is a fan belt screaming out for help. Also a loose fan belt may perish or deteriorate rapidly depending on whether it’s a polyrib belt or a ‘V’ belt. A loose fan belt will also affect the charge rate and the cooling system if the water pump pulley is connected to that fan belt. Any fan belt that is loose will affect what it’s driving.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR
Check the belts for tension. If ...
THE EFFECT
The car will overheat mainly when it’s idling.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR
A thermo fan should switch on periodically when idling. If it does not, make sure the connection to the thermostatic fan switch is okay. A fan fuse might also have gone. Check all the fuses. Find the thermo fan relay, wiggle the relay or swap that relay with an air conditioning relay, provided that the amperage on the relays are all the same.
COST
Depending on why it’s ...
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THE EFFECT
The cooling system will maintain normal operating temperature under all driveable conditions.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR
It’s always a good idea to look at the thermostatic fan to understand how it operates. Because thermostatic fans are thermostatically controlled, they should switch on and off. A good thermostatic fan in a very good cooling system will switch on for between 20-40 seconds. If the fan switches on for longer than 60 seconds this might be a cooling system that is ...
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Question Australia-3-1 Overheating and trouble with Toyota dealership
username=Elizabeth H
VehicleType=Toyota Camry
VehicleAge=9
DistanceTravelled=approx. 60000
Trans=Auto
Driveline=FWD
Country=USA
State=Texas
IsThereRoadSafetyEducationInYourTown=Yes
Subject=Camry overheating
comment=My 1993 Toyota Camry overheated a couple of weeks ago. I had it
towed to the dealership where the radiator and thermostat were replaced.
Now I cannot drive more than 1/2 mile without its starting to overheat
again. If I’m driving, the needle stays at about the middle of the gauge.
If I am stopped at a light or ...
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username=Jim Mayhan
VehicleType=blazer
VehicleAge=11.5
DistanceTravelled=150,000
Trans=Auto
Driveline=RWD
Country=USA
State=Georgia
Subject=Vibration
comment=I have a 1991 S10 4DR 4WD Blazer. I purchased the Blazer in
September 1990. Over the past year I have had vibration problems at highway
speeds and on accellaration and decellaration. I have had new tires and
shocks and had the tires balanced a few times. Finally, I took it to
the dealer and explained the situation. On Tuesday, 4/16/02, I took it to
the dealer. He was intent ...
What the 10 weekly safety checks, for the winter
1, Tyre pressure,
Check the tyres on a weekly basis. Checking the ...
Checking For Warning Lamps, Free Google motoring tips
ROAD TEST – Checking for warning lamps
PURPOSE
Warning lamps are designed to let the driver know of possible major problems
before they occur. The main lights are brake, oil, charge and temperature as
well as seat belt lights. Gauges will warn if a problem is starting or getting
worse. All warning lights are designed to turn on with the ignition and off
when the engine starts. Most gauges are designed to start ...
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PURPOSE
The ignition switch has several functions which includes accessories, ignition on, start, ignition off. The ignition switch works best if the keys are not cut and recut because basically it will jam up the ignition. The ignition switch may also be connected to a steering lock mechanism.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR
The ignition key barrel and switch are subject to wear and there is a tendency is to get another key cut. Do not get another key cut because this key may cause the barrel to jam ...
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THE EFFECT
A loose fan belt is a fan belt screaming out for help. Also a loose fan belt may perish or deteriorate rapidly depending on whether it’s a polyrib belt or a ‘V’ belt. A loose fan belt will also affect the charge rate and the cooling system if the water pump pulley is connected to that fan belt. Any fan belt that is loose will affect what it’s driving.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR
Check the belts for tension. If they feel loose, tighten them up.
COST
Nothing; ...
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Virtual Car Care includes a sound
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Buyer beware of the latest scam when buying a vehicle in Australia.
This is how it works.
A person will advertise a vehicle for sale in Melbourne, Sydney, or anywhere
in Australia,
they will only use a mobile phone number, but they don’t actually own the
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They will travel interstate and hire a late model vehicle and re-register the
vehicle in the state they are selling the vehicle with new plates, and
therefore the vehicle will show no record of any prior ownership,
therefore its seems like its ...
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PRA No.2018/17091Date published17 Oct 2018Campaign numberPrius (LGG76), Prius V (LGG78)Product description
Toyota Prius (ZVW30)
Toyota Prius V (ZVW40)
This recall provides an additional remedy to the vehicles involved in the previous recalls in February 2014 (PRA2014/13991) and July 2015 (PRA2015/14822), because the remedy conducted then was found to be inadequate.
VIN (Vehicle identification number)See attached VIN listPrius & Prius V Power Management ECU VIN list.pdf (2.39 MB)Prius & Prius V Power Management ...
Continue Reading →PRA No.2018/17201Date published19 Dec 2018Campaign numberA182193280Product description
Holden VF Commodore
58,731 affected vehicles
Holden WN Caprice
1,938 affected vehicles
HSV VF Clubsport, HSV VF Maloo and HSV VF GTS
5,525 affected vehicles
Select 2014-2016 models, built on or prior to 30 April 2015.
VIN (Vehicle identification number)See attached VIN list.VIN List.xlsx (1.77 MB)
Increased electrical resistance in a component within the Electric Power Steering system may result in a loss ...
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PRA No.2018/17232Date published24 Dec 2018Campaign numberRC2599Product description
Certain Mercedes-Benz C and GLC Class Passenger Cars
A concern may exist with the software in the vehicles Audio 20 control unit that will affect the automatic occupant detection for the front passenger seat in the vehicles effected.
A fault in the automatic occupant detection system (or software) for the front passenger airbags may cause an incorrect reading. This ...
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With record rainfalls in some parts of the world including Australia, it’s possible that your vehicle has taken in water where I should not enter.
How is this possible ?.
Recently I received a question fro a motorist from Tasmania, with a concerning engine noise coming from the front wheels.
After several questions later the motorist revealed that they are hearing a sloshing of water noise within their vehicle.
I had to ask more questions to understand the situation further.
It turns out that this ...