Hi Don, We have encountered issues with both the Blower motor and the connections at the blower motor on these vehicles. This is a fairly easy blower motor to replace but I would highly recommend getting it checked out to determine the actual fault.  [less]

On that particular vehicle the alternator is removed and replaced from underneath the vehicle and on some of them you are required to remove the catalytic converter. If we can help you out let us know 916-315-0555  [less]

If your S-10 was leaning out the plugs would usually be a white color. It sounds more like you might have a restricted exhaust. The Catalytic converter is usually what becomes restricted. Another possible answer would be that your clutch is slipping. I would recommend having it check out. If we can help contact us at 916-315-0555.  [less]

Hello Jose, It would be very difficult to tell you what that noise might be without hearing it first and determining where it is coming from. My suggestion to you would be to return to the dealer as this vehicle should be completely under warranty and they would diagnose and repair it at no charge. Most Manufacture warranties are minimal 3 years or 30000 miles.  [less]

Hi Stanley, I would recommend bringing the vehicle in for a FREE brake inspection. The cost can vary anywhere from $350.00 on up on that vehicle depending on how much of the brake system needs repair. The only way to give you an accurate estimate is to inspect it first. If we can help our number is 916-315-0555.  [less]

Hi Ron, Without an ABS service code it is difficult to Diagnose. From our experience the Output Shaft Sensor is usually the problem. There are two sensors in the transmission, one is the vehicle speed sensor and the other is Output Shaft Sensor. I would highly suggest taking the vehicle in for Diagnosis instead of just replacing parts as that can get very expensive.  [less]

Hi Roy, When an Alternator gets to hot it is usally because it is working to hard. The most common cause of an overheating Alternator is a bad battery or anything that would make it work to hard such as bad connections or shorts. I believe the regulator on that alternator is internal which means you replaced it when you changed the Alternator. I would start by testing the battery and checking how many amps the Alt. is putting out at idle. There is always a chance that the Alt. you just installed is defective.  [less]

Hello, On your 1997 GMC Safari Van the Assembly Line Data Link Connector is located under the dash about were your left knee would be when you are sitting in the Driver's Seat. The Code you obtain with scanner will give you general idea of what is wrong with the vehicle but usally you will need to do some diagnostics to find the actual problem. By disconnecting the battery on your vehicle the C/E light will go out (temporarly) but the problem with that is all of your vehicle monitors will be cleared which is a SMOG failure also. By the time you run all of the monitors necessary to pass smog your light will most likely be back on. I do not recommend disconnecting the battery as you will most likely cause more problems than you have now. If you are unable to sove this on your own we do Smog diagnostics and repairs at our shop. (916) 315-0555  [less]

I don't believe the transmission or the thermostat have anything to do with your car not turning over. I would imagine that when they checked the codes because the check engine light was on they must have found something relating to the transmission and thermostat. This still does not mean they are bad or need replacement. I would be more inclined to think you have a problem with your starter or ignition switch. I would recommend getting a second opinion if the dealer is telling you that you need a transmission and a thermostat to fix a no crank condition.  [less]

Hi Matt, The tube coming off your front axle is a vent tube. The axle needs to be vented, the reason they hook a tube to it is that 4X4 vehicles may find there axle under water or in deep mud and they put this tube on there to keep water from getting into the vent or mud from plugging it up. The Tube does not go to any connections it is usally open and mounted on the fire wall somewhere to keep the open end high enough as to not get water in it. This will not cause a smog failure.  [less]