Check the Basics DIY - Easy Steps to Diagnose and Fix 50+ Common Car and Truck Problems |
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| Author:
| Lynch, Ray |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4921-4230-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.99 |
Book Description:
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Check the basics helps you solve all of these problems!
- Checking the engine oil level
- Checking automatic transmission fluid level
- Checking the brake fluid level
- Checking power steering fluid level
- Checking coolant level
- Car will not start, there is no power
- When you turn the key to start the car, there is a click sound but does not start
- When you turn the key to start the car, the engine makes a chattering noise,...
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Check the basics helps you solve all of these problems!
- Checking the engine oil level
- Checking automatic transmission fluid level
- Checking the brake fluid level
- Checking power steering fluid level
- Checking coolant level
- Car will not start, there is no power
- When you turn the key to start the car, there is a click sound but does not start
- When you turn the key to start the car, the engine makes a chattering noise, but doesn't start
- When turn key to start, engine turns slowly but doesn't start
- Engine turns over but does not start
- Car is hard to start when cold
- Car has no power on acceleration
- Engine cranks but does not start, fuel pump suspected
- Car shuts off when raining
- Engine runs rough and looses power
- Alternator or battery light is on
- Battery is dead
- Engine starts and shuts off right away
- Car will not get out of park
- Transmission is banging into gear
- When driving car engine is racing but the car is moving slow
- Engine knocks or is loud
- Car pulls to right or left while driving
- Car vibrates or shakes while driving
- Steering wheel is hard to turn
- Scraping noise when brakes are applied
- Brake light stays on
- Brake pedal is soft and or goes to the floor
- Gas pedal is sticking
- Headlight inoperable
- One headlight is out
- High beam does not work
- Running lights inoperable
- License plate light inoperable
- Turn signal lights inoperable
- Turn signal lights flashing fast
- Hazard lights inoperable
- Horn inoperable
- Stop light inoperable
- No dash lights
- No interior lights
- Interior lights stay on
- Cigarette lighter inoperable
- Radio doesn't work
- Windshield wipers inoperable
- Windshield washer inoperable
- Power windows don't work; window doesn't go up or down
- Power seats don't work
- Outside power mirrors don't work
- Rear defogger don't work
- No heat; doesn't blow air out of vents
- No heat; blows cold air
- No A/C; blows warm air
- A/C not cold enough
- Cruise control inoperable
- Car is overheating
- Car is smoking in front
- Burning oil odor
- Heavy white smoke coming out of tail pipe
- Burning antifreeze odor
- Blue smoke coming out of tail pipe
- Loud squeak noise from engine
- Squeak noise when headlights are on
- Belt squeaks when turning the wheel
- Whining noise from engine
- This book is intended for basic inspection and repairs for people with no automotive experience. It will work better accompanied by the driver's manual. Every automotive technician first checks the basics before resorting to skillful diagnostics. This book may help you figure out or have an idea of what is your car's problem before taking it to a repair shop. In conclusion, if this book helps you fix a problem once, it has paid for itself.