Issue / Question:
Will not start after sitting overnight, and very humid in am.  Have replaced distributor cap, rotor.  W/d 40 under cap has no effect, neither does starting fluid.
Runs well when running.
Don’t know if it matters but fuel gauge shimmies back and forth quickly.
Will often start fine after sitting to mid-day

Answer:
Gas gauge may be a giveaway! The sending unit and the electric fuel pump share the same ground at the connector by the fuel tank. Over time this ground becomes overheated due to excessive amps drawn by the fuel pump, intermittent fuel pump and fuel gauge fluctuations are common when this condition occurs and intermittent fuel pump operation can be expected.

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Issue / Question:
When I put gas in the vehicle, the car will not crank. I have to give it a lot of gas and put it in gear to make it run, as soon as I let off of the gas it stalls.  After that it cranks and runs fine every time, it only does it when I get gas. The amount of gas in the vehicle does not make any difference. I have taken the gas cap off and then put it back on to see if I could cause the problem but it did not.

Answer:
This is dangerous it sounds like the evaporative fuel solenoid is staying open while your filling the tank allowing raw gas to be forced into vacuum ports and flooding the engine. If raw gas collects in the air induction tube and comes in contact with the heated wire mass air sensor! Well lets put it this way you will need a fire extinguisher on hand. If you at anytime see smoke coming from under the hood get out of the car and get several feet away. This needs to be looked at immediately let us know if you want us to confirm my suspicions.

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Issue / Question:
Code p1130, low power low rpms, runs better at higher rpms, runs better on dry days, probably MAF sensor needs changed. If I remove IM and clean and change O-rings, clean tubes, will this help?
Also a squeak from under the valve cover, I resealed the VC gasket, should have changed the pcv.
I have replaced the upstream O2 sensors and cat conv and ignition coils& 2 belts, power steering pump & alternator.

Answer:
I don’t have a listing for a P 1130 code, Have a 1126 and a 1132
but nothing in between. I would need to scan the system and see what you have going on.

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Issue / Question:
@ 20 mph doors lock, However when exiting the car, can’t open doors from inside using door handle on either side of the car. Must put trans in PARK, key out of ignition,and press the unlock button door will unlock.

Answer:
This is very complex, it uses vacuum and electric to operate this system. We would need to scan the system first and see if we can manually input commands through the door lock control units (there’s 2) one for the electrical portion and one for the vacuum part. If we can do the inputs it may be a range switch, or even a vacuum leak.

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Issue / Question:
Odometer and which gear one is in indicators inside instrument panel no longer light up and are therefore unreadable.  Dealer told me entire instrument panel has to be replaced to fix the problem which will cost 800 dollars.  Heard your radio program Saturday where you said Buick was well aware of the shortcomings of it’s instrument panels and where you also said the prices of these panels was coming down and now around 300 dollars.  Is that a fair estimate of what you would charge me to fix it?  Thank you.

Answer:
Here’s the deal on this car, the cluster is available from the dealer (big bucks), used or we can send yours out for rebuild, then after we get it installed we will have to program it. We can get it done for $515.00 parts and labor.

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Issue / Question:
Car had a problem last week no power. Took to transmission guy and found catalytic converter plugged, had it replaced and got a PO420 code. Three days later saying catalyst efficiency below threshold bank 1, cleared and replaced both up and downstream 02 sensors, getting the same code back this morning. What do I do next?

Answer:
We need to use our TECH 2 GM scan tool to monitor the catalytic converter to see if it is reaching minimum target temp. If not this will continue to keep resetting, a vacuum leak can also cause this.

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Issue / Question:
The shift link bushings have failed so that I can’t shift into park, a common problem with elderly MB diesels. I have new bushings and an installation tool, but due to severe arthritis and not able to install them. I’m wondering if y’all know of a mobile tech who could install them under the car while in my driveway. I’ve done this before in the 24 years I’ve owned the car, and have a floor jack and jack stands. The links are accessible, just takes some one who knows how to replace them.  Pls advise. Thanks.

Answer:
We can do it while you wait it will only take a few minutes. Honestly I would never recommend a mobile mechanic because their not licensed by the State Of Florida and most likely won’t have any insurance. They get hurt they will own your car, house, and bank account! Give us a call if you want our help

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Issue / Question:
I had brought my car to Tire Kingdom to get two new tires installed and an alignment. (The left front and right rear tires were removed; the right front tire was moved to the right rear; and two new tires were installed on the front.) After this was done, the next morning as I was driving my car on the highway, I noticed my vehicle started to shake when I was reaching speeds of 60+ mph.

I brought it back to Tire Kingdom where they had redone the alignment and balanced all four tires. The morning after that I noticed that my car was still shaking on the highway. I noted that it’s my entire vehicle that’s shaking, not just my steering wheel, and that it seems to be shaking in a left-right manner, versus an up-down manner.

Again I brought it to Tire Kingdom and they took it for a test drive. At this point the shaking started at approximately 50-55 mph. They brought my car into their shop and lifted it up so they could see overhead, and they noticed that my rear axle “is loud”. They suggested to bring my car in for a day so they could take a closer look at it, but they suspect that it might be a bad axle.

I drove on the highway this morning and was checking if I was hearing any loud noises as I was driving, but I didn’t hear anything out of the ordinary. However, the shaking in my car was the most violent as it’s ever been this morning.

So, I’m looking to get a second opinion as to what’s going on. This shaking problem only started happening after I had those two new tires and alignment done. It’s difficult for me to believe that it’s a bad axle causing this since this wasn’t happening before.

Answer:
I agree with you and I suggest you don’t drive the truck. This could be dangerous. If you don’t have it towed drive it in town only don’t get it on the highway! Let us know when your bringing it.

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Issue / Question:
Problem is water ingress.  We left for a weekend with the vehicle in the driveway.  When we came back there was 3″ of water in the floor. Apparently it had rained heavily.  Never had this issue before.  Front window was replaced about a year ago.  Water is present up under the dash on the passenger side.  Have seen various reasons on the Web.  Is there a primary source to consider?

Answer:
We usually find the evaporator drain flap gets gummy and sticks and wont allow A/C condensation or rain water to drain. We can usually raise the vehicle up on an lift cut the end of the flap off with a razor blade and correct the problem.

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Issue / Question:
Lately over the past month, I am having an intermittent problem where I will turn the key to crank my SUV and nothing happens. The dash lights work, there is no engine code, etc, but the truck does not turn over and no noise. Switch back off and try it again, and it cranks fine. The battery is one year old and working as it should..it was checked out a month ago when this started. Any suggestions as to what may causing this problem? Today I had the problem this morning and I had to turn the key three times to get it to crank. Is it a switch, battery, etc?

Answer:
We would need to duplicate the problem while testing! It could be the ignition switch or the starter!

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