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  1. cavell

    2005 LS AWD WONT START

    It’s 2005. Maybe he has carshield?
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    2005 LS AWD WONT START

    Difference between no crank and “no” start. A motor has to crank to start. You may crank a lot and car won’t start. Now, you may have an ignition issue Or fuel delivery issue Or theft detergent issue Better to be more clear in thread title. Starter R&R is easy. And part is fairly cheap.
  3. cavell

    08 Equinox - overheating issue (no leaks)

    I’m working on latest project. 07 with bad headgaskets. Seller mentioned he did them before. I did find 1 cyl had a chunk of gasket missing and pushed out fire ring. Who knows?
  4. cavell

    Sparkplug thread.

    I bought 1 plug on Amazon but they sent me a 4pack. For the price of 1. Woohoo.
  5. cavell

    RCDLR?

    My 07 equinox has tpms. But, it will not go into the relearn step used to reset each tire location. The DIC says press “check” button on dash to start and it does not proceed. Been told my rcdlr remote control door lock remote module is bad? It’s behind C panel on pass side. Anyone here have any...
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    Sparkplug thread.

    Pulled heads and noticed 1 plug was not even with adjacent cyl. Plug unscrewed hard so I dug up a 14-1.25 tap. I could not get it to start threading in. Just didn’t feel right. So, I screwed it in from combustion chamber side. Went in ok. Good amount of crud on tap. The new plug screws in fine...
  7. cavell

    Car has power but doesn’t crank

    I’m in same boat. I did head gaskets 3 yrs ago. And they blew this week. Coolant in cylinder. So, hydro locked. I pulled heads and lots of coolant. I fix them and have hung onto this one. Guess I messed up somehow. Check your coolant level in tank. Check oil dipstick. And or drain oil to see...
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    Car has power but doesn’t crank

    First. Clarify your crank comment? Car died, and motor cranks, but won’t start. Crank means turn over. But not “run”. Your first comment says it cranks fine. But you got new starter? But it did crank? And now it won’t crank? Check your fuel pump fuse. Check fuel pressure.
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    Steering angle

    I changed my elec steering motor on my 08 equinox. I have a stabilitrak error now. No abs error. I got a scan tool that does SAS angle calibration. It says center wheel. Turn wheel 90deg. Then recenter. But it says my steering angle is -224 deg. And will not proceed. I shut off ign and when I...
  10. cavell

    09 3.6 good?

    An 09 3.6 is not direct injection. Only 258hp. The 2010 and never are DI and 300hp. But a2010 is newer crap body style and rusty rocker issues.
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    Suspension noise

    Maybe it’s a cv axle?
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    Suspension noise

    I fix equinoxes. I’ve had 12. I swear everyone clunks. I see Rockauto has struts on clearance for $40. Reg price is $117. They have kyb struts for $180. Says they fit cars with 19” sport wheels. I had some 18” oem rims but never seen 19”? I know bigger tires OD can be adjusted via tires series...
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    Suspension noise

    Been chasing front suspension noises. Kinda of a clunk issue. Put in newer used strut assys and new sway bar links but now that it’s colder, 20f I am noticing a “scrunch” sound when I go over curb to driveway. Should I blame struts or maybe stiff a-arm bushings? Sway bar bushings? I’m thinking...
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    09 3.6 good?

    Is chain ok? Well, today it is. Tomorrow? I buy them to fix. I got an 06 w/130k miles for $700. Did heads. Gone. A lower mile 09 w/3.6 for 2500 seems good price wise. Maybe too good I found another one with chains issues for $1k. Should cost more. My 3.4 09 w/98k is worth $4k.
  15. cavell

    Someone please Help me out..

    The pcv port in intake manifold gets plugged and results in crud in plastic housing. Need to clean the port
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    2006 chevy equinox Overheats

    Pretty sure the brass fitting on end is 2 piece. A screw in “vent” which is 7mm hex and a bigger 10mm adapter. I think both unscrew. I think people don’t use a 7mm socket and strip the hex. You can use a pliers on it to turn it. You get motor hot and unscrew 7mm about 1/2-3/4 turn to vent air...
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    09 3.6 good?

    I found a 09 3.6 w/125k miles and know the ohc motors are touchy. If it has no timing codes it might be ok? Same as a srx if you compare them? I buy 06-09 to do heads. I tolerate them I guess. I must be nuts to buy a 3.6 version. It does have 258hp which is nice
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    2006 chevy equinox Overheats

    Cheap part. $20-35 you want to change whole thing. The hex can be unscrewed. I’ve seen it for $20 at some places I just bled my 09 yesterday. I did head gaskets.
  19. cavell

    2006 chevy equinox Overheats

    OP is blaming overheating on 1 fan not running. It should not overheat on the highway above 40mph as airflow is deciding factor. IF it overheats at 50mph then it’s not a fan issue. A cold motor will not overheat in 2-3 minutes. If you start it and get on highway it should be ok with NO fans.
  20. cavell

    Headasket kit / recommendations

    She runs. Sold it today. Buyer drove 80miles home. Says it runs great.
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