March 2016 Archives - Page 2 of 2 - UnderhoodService
Power Window Regulator Diagnostics

Before you start pulling a door panel on a vehicle to replace a window regulator, you might want to start looking at the repair information first. Most power windows are more than just an electric motor and switch that changes polarity.

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Parasitic Drain: 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

This month’s Diagnostic Dilemma concerns a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe with a parasitic battery drain that leaves it with a dead battery. The first step in diagnosing a parasitic drain is interviewing the customer to determine the average number of days and the driving conditions under which the battery drains.

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