20 Most Recent 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 4dr SUV 2.4L 4-cyl. FFV 6-speed Automatic - Page 7 Questions & Answers

The radiator itself may not have a cap. It probably is using the reservoir tank to check and add antifreeze.

If dealer installed unit or came with car go to dealer for code.

What happens when you shift manually? If so, I would definitely take to tranny specialist.

If your key has the resistor pellet with the short wire on each side, I can provide a bypass procedure. The vats wires are small and susceptible to damage. You will need to access the bcm connector. Basically, you need to measure the resistance of the pellet and make a resistor that has equal resistance out of a variety of resistors in series and parallel. I can do the math on that, if you tell me the resistance of the pellet. Then you cut the two vats wires at the bcm and solder the resistor to the back of the connector. I have done this on several cars.

check the condition of the earthing strip on the engine to the shell also the shell earth. a week earth can limit the voltage from the alternator to the battery

Take it back to the dealer .

No trans dip sticks on late model vehicles. Have to check by removing a plug on the transmission

Universal joints,, they cause this problem in rear wheel drive vehicles..even though they "feel ok"!!

check for problems in both the trailer and vehicle plugs check for a ground wire connection back to the vehicle through the plugs

Do you have any automotive salvage yards near you ? mite get it for a couple of bucks or stick it in you pocket like a lot of guy's do . Or try eBay .

These codes have nothing to do with instrument cluster ! DTC P0420: Catalyst System Low Efficiency Bank 1 , Catalytic coverter is bad , DTC P0496: Evaporative Emission System Flow During Non-Purge Evap emissions purge solenoid is bad more then likely . Your best bet , take it back to where you got it .

Could be the bad sensor is in hub bearing or broken wire.

I was told by on star that if you leave the drivers door open for 90 seconds and then lock all of the doors and wait until the next day the system will reset itself. I know this sounds like smoke and mirrors but it does work. Please let me know. Hope this helps.

What engine ? There are five different one's this vehicle could have ! Engine Controls and Fuel - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L Engine Controls and Fuel - 3.4L

I wouldn't think the PCM/ECM is the problem , hesitation at about 40 mph and 60 mph.. Something in the ignition system is breaking down causing a misfire or maybe TPS - throttle position sensor , these wouldn't cost to much. The dealer should be able to find the problem . An usually lights Flickering could be loose connection , high resistance in the circuit. Fixing Strange Auto Electrical Problems

Was Cruise Control working before the New Horn was installed? The power supply to the Horn, (input to ground wire) is connected to the Cruise Control Module (CCM). This CCM is wired to the Relay Switch Box located in the Engine Bay. The Relay Box cover will have a Chart indicating what function each Relay coresponds to. Your local autoparts store (AutoZone) can test the Relay Switch, and you'll know (if any Relay) need to be replaced.

The CCM is also wired to the Steering Wheel, but first passes through the Clock Spring Coil, located just behind the Steering Wheel. The Clock Spring allowes for the Function Buttons on the Steering Wheel to have power while Steering Wheel spins.

The Clock Spring can malfunction or break, its rare, but this will cut power to the Function Buttons on Steering Wheel. If ALL the buttons on Steering Wheel dont work, then the Clock Spring is the Culprit. The Coil may need to be replaced.

The Cruise Control Module itself may have failed and also would cause a few or all Steering Wheel Functions to quit working.

But first check the Relay Switch Box and examine the Harness Cables connecting (Steering Wheel--to--CCM--to--Relay Switch Box--to--Battery Supply).

Also if Cruise Control was working before the new Horn was installed and now not working, then most likely the Problem is a bad wire connection somewhere and/or is a faulty Relay.

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