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I personally did not see anything on the floor but these things are kept very clean for the customers so if there was anything it was probably vacuumed up before it came to me. I will try another thermostat I guess but I dread doing it again. I say they are easy but thats just cause I’ve done them so many times they are still a bitch pardon my french lol
I personally did not see anything on the floor but these things are kept very clean for the customers so if there was anything it was probably vacuumed up before it came to me. I will try another thermostat I guess but I dread doing it again. I say they are easy but thats just cause I’ve done them so many times they are still a bitch pardon my french lol
yeah this one is baffling me. I have even watched youtube videos just to see if what others are doing with these vehicles as far as the cooling system goes and nothing that I already havent done. And as I said I work on these things all the time and never ran into this issue before.
I was thinking well maybe it could be the actual blend door motor aka actuator but it’s switching per control change and the door itself is obviously opening and closing as when I change from cold to hot it does change temp but not to hot just to warm unlike a few weeks ago when they said it was extremely hot for them and then it went to warm only, not even enough to keep the windows defrosted when it’s 10 below up here in maine.
Some have said the resistor could be going bad but I’ve never have seen this as a problem with those symptoms have you?
yeah this one is baffling me. I have even watched youtube videos just to see if what others are doing with these vehicles as far as the cooling system goes and nothing that I already havent done. And as I said I work on these things all the time and never ran into this issue before.
I was thinking well maybe it could be the actual blend door motor aka actuator but it’s switching per control change and the door itself is obviously opening and closing as when I change from cold to hot it does change temp but not to hot just to warm unlike a few weeks ago when they said it was extremely hot for them and then it went to warm only, not even enough to keep the windows defrosted when it’s 10 below up here in maine.
Some have said the resistor could be going bad but I’ve never have seen this as a problem with those symptoms have you?
I would drain the gas and replace with new stuff and or add a very strong fuel additive to the existing fuel. Doesnt hurt to add it to the new fuel as well.
Check for brake lock up, stuck calipers and e-brakes
Charge the battery or replace depending on it’s age,
Check all fluids and top off as needed. I personally would change the oil before running it as well but if its topped off and not complete sludge you can do it later after you make sure it runs.
And just check all your belts and hoses for cracking or breaks, and replace as needed.
Also check inside your cabin air filter area and air filter box for mice or other small animals who like to take up shelter in hidden places on the car. If you do notice that there had been some unwanted guests just peek around for any chewed through wires as these could cause a fire.
And lastly check your tires for severe dry rot/weather cracking. before you drive it check for proper tire pressure. You may find depending on the surface it was sitting on you may have some flat spots in the wheels or tires.
Thats about all I would check first and once you clear all those bases then once you drive it around you may find other things beyond the “i’ve been sitting around for 1.5 years creeks and squeeks”
I would drain the gas and replace with new stuff and or add a very strong fuel additive to the existing fuel. Doesnt hurt to add it to the new fuel as well.
Check for brake lock up, stuck calipers and e-brakes
Charge the battery or replace depending on it’s age,
Check all fluids and top off as needed. I personally would change the oil before running it as well but if its topped off and not complete sludge you can do it later after you make sure it runs.
And just check all your belts and hoses for cracking or breaks, and replace as needed.
Also check inside your cabin air filter area and air filter box for mice or other small animals who like to take up shelter in hidden places on the car. If you do notice that there had been some unwanted guests just peek around for any chewed through wires as these could cause a fire.
And lastly check your tires for severe dry rot/weather cracking. before you drive it check for proper tire pressure. You may find depending on the surface it was sitting on you may have some flat spots in the wheels or tires.
Thats about all I would check first and once you clear all those bases then once you drive it around you may find other things beyond the “i’ve been sitting around for 1.5 years creeks and squeeks”