Showing posts with label truck. Show all posts
Showing posts with label truck. Show all posts

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Error Code P0411 and Air Recirculation Pump Repair



This error code was able to be fixed by using this method. This type of fix is not meant to be a long term or textbook fix. This is merely a short term band aid to get the error code to stop appearing. I had my music playing in the background while I was talking so I had to put music over the words in the video to avoid copyright issues. In this instance the case for the air circulation pump was leaking so it needed to be secured back together. In order to do this properly it would need to be removed. This is entirely possible, however, it would take a long time and a lot of effort. I decided to see what I could do to secure it in place. I first triad to use zip ties to secure the air circulation pump housing back together using zip ties. This didn't work the best because the zip ties' tensile strength wouldn't hold up during tightening. I decided to use some wire instead by cutting it into manageable lengths, running it through the hole, then tightening it down with a pair of hemostats. This took a long time and a lot of persistence but it worked and proved to be easier then pulling the whole thing out. The air circulation pump stayed together and the error code was reset. I did have to take it back into the auto parts store in order for the code to be removed as I had no code reading unit.
Error Code P0411 and Air Recirculation Pump Repair
LInk to Code Reader:
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Monday, September 30, 2019

Whats Inside Portable Battery Jump Starter Compressor (4 in 1)-CENTECH B...



This CENTECH brand portable battery jump starter never did work. It was given to me by a friend who said he wasn't sure if it worked or not. Well, it did not work so I figured I tear it down, take it apart and see what this thing is made of to see what's inside. There really weren't any valuable recyclable materials in here to speak of. I'm sure if you really really took some time. and removed the insulation from some of the wiring or melted some other pieces down you could possible get some redeeming value out of it. There was a small battery inside this unit that could possibly be of some value. It's interesting when you take some of these things apart how much they can fit into one small unit. Very impressive except for the fact that it didn't hold up over time. Regardless, I figured I'd somewhat repurpose this thing before I threw it away by using it as a learning tool for disassembly. One thing I have a habit of saving is some of the fasteners such as the small screws as well as some its and bolts. These have come in handy over the years.

Here's a link to a new one: https://amzn.to/2ngPPwI

Monday, August 12, 2019

DIY Truck Tailgate Theft Prevention Trick (Hack)


Installation of a couple hose clamps can make the difference between keeping your tailgate or losing it to theft. These clamps remove it from the easy target list and maybe make the dirtbags move onto another truck. This demo was performed on a Silverado tailgate which works for GMC Sierra as well. Amazon link to gate keeper: https://amzn.to/2TBqcCJ Here's a link to my other video on how to remove a GMC Sierra or Chevy Silverado tailgate in about 3 seconds:
https://youtu.be/0qOEFqBGpoc


Saturday, December 22, 2018

How to Remove a Nissan Frontier Tailgate


It is nice to know how to remove and reinstall tailgates on trucks. I figured I'd do a demo on this one since it was available. They are fairly easy to remove which is good and bad. The good part is that you can get them off fairly quickly but the bad part is dirt bag thieves and tweezers like to steal them. There are some measures you can take to make it a little harder to steal your tailgate.


Saturday, December 1, 2018

"SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM" Dash Warning Light-What to do about it





This warning is telling you that at least one of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors are faulty. These sensors are located inside the tires and cannot be replaced without removing the tire from the rim. If one of them are bad, then the others are sure to follow. The batteries go bad on them and need to be replaced. Best time to do it is when you get new tires.


One thing you can do if you don't want to pay extra mark up fees is to find out what kind of TPMS sensors your vehicle takes and then order them. You should then communicate with the tire dealer/installer that you wish to install those specific sensors in your vehicle at the time of tire change out.




It's also best that you don't try to save money in just changing one of them out. You may as well get them all changed since it's likely the others will go bad before too long as they are probably all around the same age. During the last decade or so it has become law that all vehicles be equipped with TPMS sensors. These sensors are battery run so they go bad often times around the 7 to 10 year mark.