{"id":335,"date":"2018-11-18T07:33:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-18T12:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/?page_id=335"},"modified":"2025-07-13T15:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T20:56:14","slug":"repair","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/index.php\/repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a few simple tools, you can KYLE by fixing you own vehicle, or at least have an idea what is going on, BEFORE you take it to a repair shop.\u00a0 They are all very easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>Uncle Mike uses some basic diagnostic equipment that is inexpensive and can save you hundreds of dollars.<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE <span style=\"color: #000000;\">DRIVERS DOOR<\/span> WINDOW AND LOCK MECHANISM 2000 VOLVO S70 &#8212; COMING SOON<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUGS ON 2000 VOLVO S70 &#8212; COMING SOON<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE IGNITION COILS ON 2013 JETTA GLI &#8212; COMING SOON<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE JETTA DRIVERS REAR MIRROR SWITH &#8211; COMING SOON<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE JETTA REAR BRAKE LIGHT &#8211; COMING SOON<\/p>\n<p>CHARGE FREON ON 2001 HONDA CIVIC &#8211; COMING SOON (freon x 2 plus diag)<\/p>\n<p>OIL CHANGE JETTA &#8211; COMING SOON<\/p>\n<p>OIL CHANGE AND OIL VOLVO &#8211; COMING SOON &#8211; 5 QUARTS OF MOBIL 1<\/p>\n<p>REAR DECK SPEAKER REPLACEMENT VOLVO &#8211; COMING SOON<\/p>\n<p>REAR DOOR SPEAKER REPLACEMENT VOLVO &#8211; COMING SOON &#8211; TRIM REMOVAL TOOLS<\/p>\n<p>TAIL LIGHT BULBS &#8211; VOLVO &#8211; #12498 AND #7001L<\/p>\n<p>Volvo CEL &#8230; P0506 and P0481<\/p>\n<p>Jetta GLI CEL &#8230; P2187 &#8230; replace PCV crankcase pressure regulator valve 06H-103-495-AH OR replace pcv diaphragm only &#8230; set of three (3) picks<\/p>\n<p>POWER STEERING FLUID FOR VOLVO S70<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE BATTERY ON HONDA CRV<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE BATTERY ON S70 KEY FOB<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE THE CLOCK ON A HONDAY CRV<\/p>\n<p>CHARGE AC \/ FREON ON HONDA CRV<\/p>\n<p>OIL AND COOLANT FLUSH ON VW JETTA GLI<\/p>\n<p>AIR IN FRONT \/ DRIVER FLAT ON HONDA CRV<\/p>\n<p>WD-40<\/p>\n<p>MORE POWER STREERING FLUID FOR VOLVO S70<\/p>\n<p>POWER STEERING RESEVOIR FOR VOLVO S70<\/p>\n<p>Two (2) 12-inch screwdrivers &#8230; Phillips and slotted &#8230; to replace Honda CRV headlights<\/p>\n<p>Lasfit HID headlight bulbs (2) for Honda CRV<\/p>\n<p>Sylvania LED bulbs (6) &#8230; two (2) for front turn signals (1157a)\u00a0 and two (2) for front running lights (194\/168) for Honda CRV<\/p>\n<p>Two (2) New Headlight assemblies for Honda CRV<\/p>\n<p>Turn Signal Relay CF-13 EP34 &#8212; returned &#8211; CRV<\/p>\n<p>Turn Signal Relay CF-13 CF13 EP45 &#8212; ??? &#8211; CRv<\/p>\n<p>Wiper Blades &#8211; CRV &#8211; 19 inch, 20 inch and 13 inch<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE OVERHEAD MAP LIGHT CONSOLE ON VOLVO S70<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE CAM SEAL PLUG IN CRV<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE MAP LIGHT, DOME LIGHT AND CARGO LIGHT BULS WITH LED ON CRV<\/p>\n<p>BUY 2 TON FLOOR JACK<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS ON VOLVO S70<\/p>\n<p>NEW SPARE TIRE FOR JETTA THAT IS 10 YEARS OLD<\/p>\n<p>TWO (2) CANS OF GUNK TO CLEAN VOLVO S70 ENGINE<\/p>\n<p>303 AEROSPACE LUBRICANT FOR BELS ON CRV<\/p>\n<p>CABIN AR FILTER FOR CRV and insulating strip<\/p>\n<p>TIRE REPAIR KIT &#8230; PLUG TIRE<\/p>\n<p>CREDIT CARD AIR AT A GAS STATION<\/p>\n<p>CAR WASH VOLVO FOR SALE<\/p>\n<p>STEERING WHEEL COVER<\/p>\n<p>THREE (3) FOR SALE SIGNS FOR VOLVO<\/p>\n<p>GORILLA TAPE<\/p>\n<p>RADIATOR FAN (PASSENGER SIDE) FOR CRV<\/p>\n<p>CRAIGSLIST FEE<\/p>\n<p>EBAY FEE<\/p>\n<p>SOLD 2000 VOLVO S70<\/p>\n<p>FOUR (4) PILOT HUB CAPS FOR CRV<\/p>\n<p>5 QUARTS OIL FOR OIL CHANGE (JETTA)<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE H6\/48 DIEHARD BATTERY<\/p>\n<p>TERMINAL PROTECTORS<\/p>\n<p>OIL CHANGE-HONDA CRV &#8212; MOBIL 1 OIL FILTER M1-104A, MOBIL 1 OIL5W-30 HIGH MILEAGE, ALUMINUM CRUSH WASHER<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE LED 1157A FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS ON 2001 HONDA CRV &#8230; LED&#8217;S REQUIRED A RESISTOR TO STOP HYPERFLASH<\/p>\n<p>PAINT FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS ON 2001 HONDA CRV &#8230;paint, primer and push pins<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE PCV VALVE ON A 2001 HONDA CRV<\/p>\n<p>REPLACE DISTRIBUTOR SEAL INCLUDING DIALECTRIC GREASE<\/p>\n<p>A\/C PRO AUTO AIR CONDITIONING TEST THERMOMETER<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">PROBLEM:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>While driving down the road, I drove over something &#8230; heard a pop and my air conditioner stopped working on the 2000 Volvo S70.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>SOLUTION:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I missed the obvious solution and went thru a methodical diagnostic.\u00a0 I replaced the a\/c relay and the a\/c fuse.\u00a0 I forgot to check the most common cause of car a\/c&#8217;s blowing hot.\u00a0 \u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SECRET\u00a0<\/span> <\/strong>Check the freon !\u00a0 I purchased a can of R-134a freon with a squeeze handle from the local Advanced Auto Parts for around $40.\u00a0 Wow !, the price of freon has really on up.\u00a0 When I went to add the freon, the pressure on the gauge kept going up and immediately going down.\u00a0 I also noticed that the a\/c line around the low pressure port was getting cold ??? Then I realized that the Shrader valve in the port was not working properly.\u00a0 So, I went to the local Volvo dealer and got a new Schrader valve.\u00a0 Fortunately, Volvo has been using the same valve for over 20 years, so they had it in stock.\u00a0 Unfortunately, no one else carried the valve.\u00a0 So, I had to pay $12 for a valve that should cost less than $1.\u00a0 Anyway, I installed the valve and tried to add freon again.\u00a0 Now, the freon was going into the system, but the pressure wasn&#8217;t going up.\u00a0 As I added freon, I heard an air sound coming from below the drivers side on the engine compartment.\u00a0 This was the complete opposite side from the low pressure port that I was working on.\u00a0 \u00a0I then held my hand below the lower front of the drivers side of the bumper and I felt air, when I tried to add freon.\u00a0 Then, I looked under the car for the first time since the problem and I noticed that the a\/c refrigerant discharge hose was hanging low and was split and leaking.\u00a0 SECRET\u00a0 Look for the obvious first !\u00a0 I hit something the the a\/c stopped working.\u00a0 I should have immediately looked under the car first.\u00a0 The discharge hose is connected at one end with a 12mm bolt and at the other end with a 6mm Allen wrench fitting.\u00a0 Since the freon was already discharged \/ empty &#8230; there was not need to evacuate the a\/c system and this was going to be an easy repair.\u00a0 An OEM Volvo discharge line was $150-$200, so <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span>, off to Amazon.\u00a0 I found multiple sources for a discharge hose that were guaranteed to fit, all that were less than $30 each.\u00a0 Order arrived &#8230; the 2 hose connections hadn&#8217;t been open for over 20 years, so <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span>, I gave it a spray of Master Blaster, waited 15 minutes, and both connections broke free easily&#8230;.I replaced the discharge hose.\u00a0 When I went to add freon, the system, it would not hold pressure.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Now I am off to the repair shop !\u00a0 \u00a0On Thursday 5\/25, I set an appointment for Friday 5\/26 at 8a for a $9.95 AC Check.\u00a0 I received a confirmation.\u00a0 When I\u00a0 arrived for the appointment, I was told that I didn&#8217;t have one (despite showing confirmation), but they would try to squeeze me in.\u00a0 At 11a, I was called and told that my freon was empty and it would be $249 to charge the system.\u00a0 After reminding the service advisor that I told him that it was empty when I dropped it off &#8230; I approved the work.\u00a0 At 3pm, I called the shop to check the status and was told that the system was charged and holding pressure and that I could pick the car up later.\u00a0 At 6p, I arrived to pick the car up and was told that the freon leaked out and that I needed additional repairs.\u00a0 They said that I needed an AC intake line, a drier\/accumulator and an orifice tube.\u00a0 We discussed the 3pm conversation, to no avail.\u00a0 I asked the price for the additional repairs and I was told that they were too busy to prepare a quote ???\u00a0 Then, I was told that I would receive a call on Saturday 5\/27 with the price.\u00a0 Since I did not receive a call on Saturday morning, I went to the shop and was told that the part was not in stock at the dealer, Monday was a holiday and that they hoped to get the parts by Wednesday 5\/31&#8230;. TO BE CONTINUED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PROBLEM:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>While driving the Volvo S70, the front drivers headlight stopped working.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">SOLUTION:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span> The obvious solution was to replace the headlight.\u00a0 This vehicle has a H7 bulb specific to the low beam.\u00a0 The bulb was replaced and the problem was solved.\u00a0 However, 2 days later, the bulbs was out again.\u00a0 I checked the new (and old) bulbs and both were good.\u00a0 I then found that all of the headlights had a dedicated fuse in the fuse box.\u00a0 The drivers low beam fused was fixed and the problem was solved again.\u00a0 However, 2 days later, the bulb was out yet again.\u00a0 This time, I checked the fuse and it was blown.\u00a0 So I checked the bulb wiring inside of the headlight housing.\u00a0 The wiring was dry and frayed and it was shorting out on the connection.\u00a0 The only solution was to replace the entire headlight housing.\u00a0 The housing was readily available on both eBay and Amazon.\u00a0 The new housing was replaced and the bulb has been working perfectly.\u00a0 So, <strong>the obvious solution is not always the complete solution !<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PROBLEM:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>While driving the Volvo S70, the air conditioning stopped working.\u00a0 No warning, the air was still blowing, just not cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">SOLUTION:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span> Check the compressor.\u00a0 The compressor was not running.\u00a0 This could be from (1) low Freon or (2) a bad fuse or relay.\u00a0 First I checked the Freon level.\u00a0 I purchased a DIY Freon kit at the local parts house and made sure that I had the proper amount of Freon.\u00a0 I did add some Freon, but still no cold air.\u00a0 Then, rather than check the relay or fuse, I replaced the relay and fuse, but still no cold air and the compressor is still not coming on.\u00a0 So, <strong>time to do some more research !<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PROBLEM:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The VW Jetta sat for a week and when I went to start it, the low coolant light was on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">SOLUTION:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span> Check the coolant level and check for leaks.\u00a0 The coolant was LOW &#8230; that is why the light was on &#8230;. it looked like a leak coming from the bottom on the engine.\u00a0 Sometime, you need to go to the Repair Shop and this is one of them.\u00a0 I had the shop do a Coolant Pressure Check and they found that the Water Pump was leaking &#8230; Time to do some more research.\u00a0 This looks to be more than I am comfortable doing, so, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, check the internet to get a ball part price for the repair.\u00a0 The estimates that I found on-line were half of what I was quoted, so, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SECRET<\/span><\/strong>, I went to my local auto parts house and asked for a recommendation to where they would get the repairs done.\u00a0 I took their suggestion and got a second opinion \/ estimate and sure enough, the price was more in-line with what I found on the internet and I felt much more comfortable with the technician that was doing the work.\u00a0 I got the water pump replaced and everything is back to normal.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">P<strong>ROBLEM:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Volvo S70 sat for a week and when I went to start it, there was a slow turnover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">SOLUTION:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span> Check the battery.\u00a0 It was 10.2 volts which is low.\u00a0 So, either the battery is bad OR the alternator is bad or something is draining the battery.\u00a0 The battery is an eighteen (18) month old Interstate.\u00a0 Therefore is should not be the battery.\u00a0 I tested the battery with the car running and it was at over 14.0 volts &#8230; so the alternator is working.\u00a0 I connected a slow charge charger to make sure that the battery was fully charged and I waited a week.\u00a0 A week later same thing, slow charge and 10.2 volts.\u00a0 I went to look for my manual in the glove box and the locking mechanism completely broke off.\u00a0 Then I noticed that the mechanism was not keeping the glove box door completely closed and the glove box light was staying on 24\/7.\u00a0 I connected the slow charger agsin and waited another week.\u00a0 After a week the car started fine and the battery tested 13.5 volts.\u00a0 This is the probable problem !\u00a0 I needed to order a new glove box latch mechanism\u00a0 and trim piece, because both were broken.\u00a0 I replaced both pieces &#8230; the latch is working perfectly and the car starts every time.\u00a0 FIXED !<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">P<strong>ROBLEM:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Volvo S70 sat for a week and when I moved it, there was a spot on the driveway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">SOLUTION:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span> Check the spot.\u00a0 Is it clear or colored &#8230; does it have a smell ?\u00a0 Based on these answers, you can determine the fluid that is leaking.\u00a0 This fluid was clear and had minimal smell.\u00a0 So that rules out oil, transmission fluid and coolant.\u00a0 Therefore, power steering and brake fluid are the options.\u00a0 I looked at the power steering reservoir XXX and it was nearly empty.\u00a0 BAM !\u00a0 Then I looked at the entire power steering system &#8230; reservoir, hoses, pump and steering rack.\u00a0 The hose leading into the pump from the reservoir was covered in fluid. BAM !\u00a0 Everything else in the system seemed dry.\u00a0 So, looks like I need to replace this hose.<\/li>\n<li>The reservoir to pump hose XXX needed to be removed and the entire area needed to be cleaned to remove the old fluid.\u00a0 I replaced the hose and installed new hose clamps.\u00a0 I then flushed the old fluid out of the system and installed new fluid.\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> SECRET<\/span><\/strong> As a precaution, I added power steering anti-leak fluid XXX .\u00a0 If there are any small leaks, this fluid will take care of the problem.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SECRET<\/span><\/strong> All of these repair were easy and can be completed by any DIY person.\u00a0 Simply, do a Google search on your specific vehicle and you will find 10-100 videos or articles on how to perform this repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ANCEL BA101 &#8211; Battery Tester<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"392\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/index.php\/repair\/img_8005\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_8005-e1542678675312.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1542655858&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;3&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_8005\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_8005-e1542678675312.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_8005-e1542678675312.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-392 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_8005-e1542678675312-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_8005-e1542678675312.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_8005-e1542678675312.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_8005-e1542678675312.jpg?w=1680 1680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_8005-e1542678675312.jpg?w=2520 2520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">With a Battery Tester, you can determine if the battery, starter or alternator are bad OR if you just left a light on that drained the battery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ANCEL AD410 &#8211; Code Reader<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"403\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/index.php\/repair\/img_7998-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_7998-e1542678766455.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1542655804&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;6&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_7998\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_7998-e1542678766455.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_7998-e1542678766455.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-403 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_7998-e1542678766455-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_7998-e1542678766455.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_7998-e1542678766455.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_7998-e1542678766455.jpg?w=1680 1680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/keepyourlifeexciting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/IMG_7998-e1542678766455.jpg?w=2520 2520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With a Code Reader, you can determine why the Check Engine Light (CEL) is on.\u00a0 Simply connect the Coed Reader into the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) port &#8230; all cars since 1996 have one &#8230; and it will give you a code that correlates to why the CEL is on.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> SECRET<\/strong><\/span> &#8230; once you get the code, search on Google with the year \/ make \/ model of your vehicle &#8230; and you will know what is wrong.\u00a0 In many cases, you can even go to YouTube and watch someone perform the actual repair.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PROBLEM:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem;\">Uncle Mike noticed that his car was taking longer to start (turn over) than usual.\u00a0 He connected the Battery Tester and it read &#8220;REPLACE BATTERY&#8221;.\u00a0 A simple test that took less than 1 minute.\u00a0 Changing a battery is one of the easiest repairs to do.\u00a0 Now that you know the problem, do a Google \/ YouTube search to determine if you can Do It Yourself (DIY).\u00a0 If you can, take the battery out of the car and take it to your local parts store.\u00a0 Uncle Mike has been using Interstate Batteries forever, they last a long time and are sold nationwide.\u00a0 Make sure you take the battery to the parts store, to ensure the correct replacement and to save the deposit fee.\u00a0 All shops charge a deposit fee to ensure that you return the old battery for proper disposal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Uncle Mike&#8217;s car had the dreaded CEL lit.\u00a0 He connected the Code Reader and it provided codes P1670, P1672 and P0481.\u00a0 After searching Google he determined that he needed to change the fan relay and a CVVT sensor.\u00a0 Not knowing what either was, where they were located or how to replace them &#8230; he continued the Google \/ YouTube search and determined that he could replace both components.\u00a0 After a little more searching on Ebay and Amazon, the parts were located and they were ordered.\u00a0 \u00a0Both were easily installed and fixed the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>OVERHEATING <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Aunt Patti decided to take your cousin Eric\u2019s Wrangler to work and got stuck in a terrible traffic jam.\u00a0 She did not move for 1 \u00bd hours and the Wrangler started to overheat.\u00a0 Aunt Patti noticed the Temperature gauge approaching the red zone and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span> immediately pulled the car over and turned it off.\u00a0 The car then cooled off to the normal operating temperature.\u00a0 She then turned around to come back home and was able to get home without overheating.<\/p>\n<p>Based on what happened, we knew that it had to be one of three things.\u00a0 Either (1) low coolant from a leak or burst hose, (2) the fan was not spinning and keeping the engine cool, or (3) the thermostat was stuck closed and not circulating coolant.<\/p>\n<p>First, we checked the coolant level (after the car completely cooled off) and it was fine.\u00a0 Then we checked the fan and it was very difficult to spin by hand.\u00a0 This is one of the telltale signs of a bad fan clutch <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/fan-clutch.jpg?resize=113%2C96\" width=\"113\" height=\"96\" \/> \u00a0 \u00a0.\u00a0 \u00a0 We are not suggesting to never taking your car to a repair shop, but <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span> there is so much information available on the internet that you should ALWAYS do some research first.\u00a0 Then, you can decide if you can do the repair yourself, or if you need to go to a repair shop, you will have some idea about what they are recommending.<\/p>\n<p>We have changed a fan clutch on another car before, so while not an easy job because you need some special tools and, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span>, you can rent them from Advanced Auto Parts, we decided to do it ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Also, since we were working on the coolant system and because the car 13 years old, we decided to change the thermostat <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/thermostat.jpg?resize=92%2C92\" width=\"92\" height=\"92\" \/> \u00a0 , the thermostat housing <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/thermostat-housing.jpg?resize=150%2C83\" width=\"150\" height=\"83\" \/> , all of the coolant hoses\/clamps <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/radiator-hoses.jpg?resize=141%2C94\" width=\"141\" height=\"94\" \/> \u00a0, the coolant temperature sensor <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/coolant-temp-sensor.jpg?resize=112%2C84\" width=\"112\" height=\"84\" \/> and change the coolant <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/coolant.jpg?resize=75%2C122\" width=\"75\" height=\"122\" \/> .\u00a0 This way, we should have many years of not having to worry about overheating or any cooling system issues.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong> <\/span>\u2026 There are many YouTube videos that describe this work.\u00a0 Other that the fan clutch (which took time and special tools), the job was relatively easy and can be accomplished by most DIY mechanics.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Amp and Subwoofer Replacement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Jeep Wrangler came with an aftermarket amp (that never worked) and it did not have a subwoofer connected.\u00a0 The first thing that I did was to use a digital multimeter to test all of the wiring for continuity.\u00a0 The Innova 3320 Auto-Ranging Multimeter <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/innova.jpg?resize=112%2C112\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" \/> \u00a0is a great multimeter that can be purchased for less than $20.\u00a0 After checking for power and continuity, I concluded that the amp was bad and needed to be replaced.\u00a0 Before purchasing a new amp,<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> <strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span>, I took the Jeep to Best Buy and had a diagnostic test performed on the system.\u00a0 They confirmed that the amp was bad. The cost of the diagnostic is easily covered by the savings that I realize by changing the amp myself.\u00a0 The amp that was installed was an Alpine MRV-M500 <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/alpine-1.jpg?resize=59%2C102\" width=\"59\" height=\"102\" \/>\u00a0 .\u00a0 This is great amp for a single subwoofer installation, so I purchased a new Alpine amp.\u00a0 Now it was time for picking a subwoofer.\u00a0 This is about as challenging as any decision that I have made regarding equipment, because EVERYONE has an opinion.\u00a0 I have always considered Kicker to be a good speaker manufacture and they make a slim version that would fit behind the bench seat<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/kicker.jpg?resize=155%2C94\" width=\"155\" height=\"94\" \/> , the CompC enclosure with a 10\u201d subwoofer.\u00a0 I also replaced the main power supply line to the battery and the in-line fuse.\u00a0 This job was easy and WOW does it sound great.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>NO START<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>ARGHHHHHH! I\u2019m stuck!\u00a0 The Wrangler won\u2019t start! I did the obvious \u2026 opened the hood, giggled the battery wires and tried again.\u00a0 Nothing!\u00a0 Fortunately, I was fairly close to home, so it was time to get it towed. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>\u00a0SECRET<\/strong><\/span>, keep the number for a tow service in your phone or keep their card in your wallet.\u00a0 You may never need to use it, but if you do, it\u2019s great to have it handy.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> <strong>ANOTHER SECRET<\/strong><\/span>, unless you need the car immediately, tow it home and start doing some research BEFORE taking it to a repair shop (if you even have too).\u00a0 Once you get the vehicle home, you will be more relaxed and start to identify the problem and determine if you can do the repairs.<\/p>\n<p>At home, I started to systematically check everything in order.\u00a0 (1) The battery.\u00a0 The Innova multimeter quickly indicated 12.6 volts\u2026not the battery.\u00a0 (2) The battery terminals.\u00a0 The terminals were old and corroded and while not an obvious issue, they could be contributing.\u00a0 (3) The positive and negative battery cables.\u00a0 Also, while old and corroded, they passed the continuity test, but could still be part of the problem.\u00a0 (4) The starter.\u00a0 The starter had a rapid clicking sound.\u00a0 This is the starter solenoid engaging, but the starter motor not turning.\u00a0 This means one of a couple of issues\u2026bad started motor, bad starter solenoid or bad wiring that is not getting enough voltage to the starter to make it work properly.\u00a0 Issue solved! And the best solution is to replace the starter assembly<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/starter-motor.jpg?resize=129%2C103\" width=\"129\" height=\"103\" \/> that includes both the motor and the solenoid, the battery terminals and both the positive and negative battery cables.\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0 Custom Battery Cables (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.custombatterycables.com\">www.custombatterycables.com<\/a>) makes cable kits for Jeep Wranglers <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/custom-battery-cables.jpg?resize=155%2C155\" width=\"155\" height=\"155\" \/> .This kit includes ALL positive and negative cables, pre-cut with connectors already installed.\u00a0 You can also upgrade to military style battery terminals that are great when installing additional connections like our amp <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/battery-termona.jpg?resize=144%2C82\" width=\"144\" height=\"82\" \/>.\u00a0 They cables are also a 2 gauge, which is another great upgrade from factory.\u00a0 This would be especially helpful, if you are planning on adding any additional equipment that needs power (lights, winch, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Installation of the starter and battery cable kit was very easy and VROM.\u00a0 The Jeep started right up!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SECRET<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0 Some of the connections were hard to break loose, so make sure to have AB Blaster Penetrating Fluid<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/pb-blaster.jpg?resize=81%2C113\" width=\"81\" height=\"113\" \/> , a good electrical cleaner <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electrical-cleaner-1.jpg?resize=117%2C117\" width=\"117\" height=\"117\" \/>\u00a0and a good battery post cleaning tool <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/unclemikeandauntpatti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/battery-terminal-claener.jpg?resize=100%2C106\" width=\"100\" height=\"106\" \/>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Upcoming repairs:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li>Seat covers<\/li>\n<li>CEL for Ignition coil<\/li>\n<li>Replace Speedometer sensor, after changing tire size.<\/li>\n<li>vacuum hose on Wrangler<\/li>\n<li>complete battery cable install on 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