Do It Yourself Auto Repair

Over time radiators rust internally due to acidic and corrosive coolant that has remained in the cooling system for longer than it should have. When the radiator rusts, it could cause a leak,...

The cruise control switch in an Oldsmobile Alero is mounted on the steering column. The switch, while reliable, can fail suddenly due to an electrical short or from the electronics burning out....

The radio in your Chevy TrailBlazer is held in place with four screws, but the radio screws are covered by a large center dash piece that must be removed before you can access the radio to remove...

The window regulator in most Hondas is a singular post cable-operated unit with a remote window motor. The regulator can be replaced separately. The assembly should be tested prior to disassembly...

The throttle position sensor (TPS) on most vehicles is located in the engine compartment. It sends input to the electronic engine control so that ignition and fuel injection timing can be adjusted...

The door switch or door lock switch is a small electrical switch that controls the opening and closing of the power door locks. On Dodge vehicles, this switch is usually in the driver and front...

Change the oil on any car enough times, and sooner or later you're going to run into a filter that refuses to move. Though there are a number of specialty tools on the market to deal with...

A faulty or failing ignition switch on your Jeep Grand Cherokee can be frustrating and hazardous, and you should repair it immediately. Otherwise, your engine may stall at any given time while on...

How to change a Battery on a 1982 Honda Goldwing Aspencade. It will take about 15 minutes to change. You will learn how to change the battery and clean the terminal ends.

The Ford Excursion was produced between 2000 and 2005. It is the longest and heaviest SUV ever produced, according to Edmunds.com. The Excursion shares many components with the Ford Super Duty...

Subaru Outbacks are manufactured with electric power windows, actuated with a switch module on each door panel. The module can be taken out and replaced quite easily and should take the average...

If the plastic exterior door handle on your Volkswagen is damaged or broken you must first remove the interior door trim panel before removing the handle. Removing the door handle on a Volkswagen...

Replacing a Jeep fender is a common repair for most Jeep owners. By changing the stock fenders and installing new tube fenders you can add wheel clearance height and a custom look to the front end...

The automatic transmission cooling hoses on a Jeep help to keep the transmission cool and running smoothly. When you need to flush the transmission; or if the hose begins to look dried out or...

The Subaru Outback has been in production since 1995. Built on the Subaru Legacy platform, the Outback has gained notoriety for its reliability, economy and its ability to go anywhere with its...

The Toyota Camry name is usually associated with quality. This reputation is usually justified, however, no car is perfect, and each will ultimately require repair at some point. Removing and...

The ignition lock on a Buick Reatta is a cylinder that sits inside the steering column. The lock prevents unauthorized starting of the engine. When the lock fails, you may or may not be able to...

Dome lights provide lighting to your car's interior. They are usually mounted behind a circular plastic cover, hence the name "dome light." However, some newer dome lights have a slightly...

Door handles are the most commonly used part of your Jeep Cherokee. They suffer more wear and tear than other parts, since you constantly use them to enter and exit the vehicle. Although door...

The procedure to replace the vacuum advance unit varies little from one Chevy model to another. However, engage the new advance unit correctly during installation for proper operation. Once you...

Whether your power windows are broken and you need to get at the regulator, or the armrest is sagging and you'd like a replacement, there are lots of reasons to need to remove your door panels....

The gear shift knob in the final two body styles of the Cadillac Seville is held on by a tiny clip. Once this clip is removed, the shift knob slides off with ease. These instructions apply to 1992...

Removing the inside door panel from your Toyota Avalon may become necessary for a number of reasons including trouble with your window, mirror, door handle or damage to the panel itself....

A manual car window can need repair for several reasons. To fix the window, you will need to determine exactly what the problem is. Gaining access to the inside compartment of the car's door or...

The Ford Taurus is known for its durability and long-lasting performance. Because of its long life span, the Taurus might begin to break down on the interior before the exterior. The first step to...

The light bulbs for the interior overhead lights in the the 2001 Acura sometimes require replacement due to overuse or a simple short circuit. Luckily, replacing these light bulbs is not difficult...

The Pontiac G6 was introduced as a 2005 model, when it replaced the Pontiac Grand Am. The G6 might be best remembered as the "Oprah car" when it gathered much attention after the popular talk-show...

"C5" is the General Motors code name for the fifth-generation of the Chevrolet Corvette. Production of the C5 Corvette began in 1997 and ended in 2004, with the introduction of the...

The Toyota Echo was produced from 1999 to 2005. The Echo replaced the popular Toyota Tercel model but was eventually replaced by the Toyota Yaris. The door panels on the Echo remained the same...

The S80 is a mid-sized luxury car sold by the Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo. Compared with other components on the S80, the door panels are simple to remove for the average person. Rather than...

Hose clamps that are used to attach radiator hoses and other engine system hoses also are useful in other applications. In fact, hose clamps are so effective, easy to work and useful in a wide...

A bad ignition switch will make it difficult for electrical power to reach the starter solenoid on your 1993 Toyota T100, or it will cut power once the engine has started. You can easily fix the...

Breaking a taillight isn't a whole lot of fun. Replacing the lens is not a big deal and takes about five minutes. In this case, the vehicle is a 1986 Toyota pickup, but the process is the same for...

The headlight covers on a 1994 Crown Victoria are aftermarket covers typically made of plastic. Some covers are thin and pliable, while others are a hard plastic that snap over the headlight...

The Mitsubishi Galant has been sold in the U.S. since the late 1960s, although it was originally called the Colt Galant and the Dodge Galant, before the brand settled the name in 1973. With such a...

There are many reasons to replace a headlight. The housing may have gotten faded and cloudy and no longer puts out enough light, or the housing may be cracked or broken. Whatever the case,...

If your Honda's head gasket has sprung a leak or blown, it needs to be replaced. Instead of taking it to an auto mechanic, you may want to change the gasket yourself to save money. This is a...

Trucks and cars get broken into all the time, and many times thieves enter find a way to break in through the door handle. If you have to replace one on a Chevy pickup truck, all it takes is about...

Replacing the headlight lens on a Toyota Tacoma is usually only necessary if the lens is cracked or if there is a significant amount of moisture getting into the headlight assembly. You can buy...

The fuel pump is responsible for pulling the gasoline stored within the fuel tank to the front of the vehicle, and then routing that fuel to the fuel delivery system. Over time the seals within...

When replacing a window motor in a Sentra, specify which door needs the motor replaced as the window motors are all different. The electrical system should be checked thoroughly prior to replacing...

Removing the door panel of a Chevy Cobalt is something that needs to be done before you can make repairs to the inside of the door or aftermarket modifications to the panel itself. The actual...

The heater core on your Chevrolet Cavalier is designed to heat the cabin of your vehicle by running hot fluid through its coils when you turn on the heater. Occasionally, the core can get worn out...

The AC vents on a 1988 Mustang may need to be removed if they are chipped or cracked. Since there are several vents on the car, you'll need to know how to remove all of them. Replacement AC vents...

The Ford ZX2 was officially known as the Ford Escort ZX2, although it shares few components with the Ford Escort sedan. The ZX2 was sold between 1998 and 2003. Since the Escort ZX2 was never...

Your car's battery will provide you with at least three, four, even five years or more of dependable service, supplying the juice your car needs to get going. Ranging in price from about $60 to...

Most GM window motors can be replaced without removing the window regulators. The window regulator is the apparatus used to convert the rotating motion of the window motor into the up-and-down...

The dwell meter is a necessary piece of equipment for tuning early-model vehicles that use a conventional points type distributor. The coil, which is similar to a capacitor, is charged for the...

Removing Toyota bumpers is an easy process that takes patience and a small bit of know-how around auto repair. A trained mechanic can do this in about five minutes but it may take a little more...

The Dakota is a popular mid-size truck sold under Chrysler's Dodge brand. It only takes a few minutes to remove the tail light assembly from your Dodge Dakota. The only tool you need is a torx...