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1999 Chevrolet Lumina - Page 10 Questions & Answers
Coolant leaks
check metal water line on passenger side between engine and frame
How do i know if a fuse is blown
fuses usually turn black when they blow. If not get a car bulb use a bare wire to make contact with the bulb and battery. touch the other contact to the battery to verify bulb is working.connect bulb to fuse contacttouch battery with unused fuse contact.then connect bulb to other battery terminal with wire.bulb should light if fuse is okeasy way trade position with another fuse of the same color
Anti freeze leak I hear hissing sound under neath fuel injection system
could be leaking at the top radiator hose going to thermostat, that is a hard spot to see leak remove the air filter and air filter housing look below throttle body you see thermostat housing, check for leaks around thermostat housing gasket and check for leak at the top radiator hose going to radiator and thermostat.if all is good check all radiator hoses for leaks check small coolant lines going to throttle body for leaks and check make sure bleeder screw on thermostat housing not loose it will leak also check around radiator and water pump heater bypass metal lines for leaks.
Replaceing trottle cable
Take the cable end off the throttle body. You may have to remove the cruise cable first. Then remove the screws for the throttle cable bracket. Note how the cable is routed past hoses and obstructions to reach the throttle body. Now inside the car, remove the cable from the accelerator pedal, push the rubber grommet at the firewall out towards the engine, and remove the cable out the engine side. Reverse procedure to attach new throttle cable.
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