Metra 2000 Chevy Tracker/Metro/Prism - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Maybe burnt out bulbs,,, ck here for replacement.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChM3Oz-naDY

Check the ground in the trunk...

Without having worked on particular model of the car it makes it rather difficult however almost all vehicles have a grill in the front. Get some long needle nose pliers and a flashlight, you may be able to see the wire that goes to the hood release. It may be broken in the cab near the release handle or near the latch itself...either way if you can grip the wire with the needle nose pliers and pull it near the hood latch it should open the hood. Keep in mind you only want to pull the wire itself and not the plastic covering around it. It's kind of like the brakes on a bicycle. Look at your bicycle brakes and it should be a similar wire. You just want to pull the center strand of wire to pop the hood latch. Make sure you pull it in the direction it was meant to travel by the way. (most likely toward the driver side fender). Sometimes if you have a friend who can pound on the hood slightly with his fist while you are pulling the wire it will help pop the hood latch. This isnt always necessary but quite a few times they tend to stick and I've always found it helps pop the hood easier. Also it may be a good idea to lubricate the hood latch and wire with some WD-40 before trying this...there is a good chance the wire may have broke because it was rusted or corroded in the first place and if that's true the hood latch may need some lubrication to unlatch. Good luck.

Unsure of th colours.
But you should have 2 cables.
He starter takes earth from the casing and engine mount.
You will have a heavy 'red' cable going to one side of the solenoid 12v+
Then you will have a little lighter (smaller gauge) cable that triggers the solenoid.

you could have a loose connection or a broken filament in your bulb

if you don't care to have the daytime running lights on at all. look for a fuse that is in your owner manual for the daytime running lights and remove it and see if your lights turn off .... but every thing else works in your car .... there are many things that could cause this problem to happen like faulty daylight running lights module is bad or your parking brake switch is not work proper to with the daytime running light circuit one thing you can try when the emergency brake is pushed the daytime running lights always in all cars should turn off ... to be honest you need to get a wiring diagram from the chevy dealer and follow the diagram to find out which part is bad and cause this issue cause there are fuses and relay and modules that make this system work right ..... if you dont understand the wiring diagram you will have to take your car to a electrical person who fixes only electrical problems not a mechanic ..... if you find the fuse that turns off the daytime running lights and everything else works leave it cause you still will have headlights and parking lights and dash lights by turning on the light switch at night

in order to install another year motor in your car you need all the computers and modules the 99 corolla motor has that make it run ... now you have a harness in your car now that was set up for 2000 1.8 prism motor you need to know how to merge the two harnesses together to make the new motor run... like getting the right powers and ground and signal wires to send right info to power up computers and modules for the corrolla motor

Was the car ever tune up?

with a code reader

More then likey the fan or radiator

Yes! change outer seal on axel

I believe that is circuit 17 but that doesn't really matter. remove the fuse and see if anything else goes out, that may give you a clue as to where to look. It probably is a broken wire but validate that by measuring the voltage on both sides of the fuse, they both should be about 12V.
Good Luck,
Gilshultz

check tie rods by jacking car up and moving tire side to side.
check ball joints by moving tire up and down.

Relays normally dont click

Its a little work but you can replace the bulb in that with some effort

your dash lights are not getting either power or ground. one place that they could be losing power is through dimmer switch on dash. to find out if there is power to that switch you can get a test light at the car parts store, will set you back about five bucks, and then touch one end of test light, the sharp pointy end, to the wire to the dimmer switch and push the pointed end through the insulation to the conductor while touching the other end to ground. ground is going to be pretty much any metal you can get to inside the car, like a screw on the dash trim or something like that. if the light lights, there is power to the switch. if you have power to the switch but not through it then you probably have a bad dimmer switch. that would kill your dash lights.

unbolt it , take it out.

drain it first.

if AT and AC then that gets harder.
remove A/T lines, catch oil.

AC ,just dont disturb it.

With the car at running temp go from drive to reverse to neutral. Check level.

The issue you're describing with your Nakamichi NA6605 head unit muting itself after installing new Infinity speakers could be caused by a few different factors. Let's go through some troubleshooting steps to help pinpoint the problem: 1. **Impedance Mismatch:** You mentioned that you replaced the factory speakers with Infinity 6x8 REF-8632cfx speakers. These Infinity speakers have an impedance of 3 ohms, while the original speakers were likely 4 ohms. This difference in impedance could potentially cause issues with the head unit's output stage. Some head units are designed to handle a specific range of speaker impedances. Make sure the Nakamichi unit is compatible with 3-ohm speakers. If it's not, this impedance mismatch could indeed lead to the behavior you're experiencing. 2. **Wiring and Connections:** Double-check all your wiring connections. Make sure that the speaker wires are properly connected and that there are no loose or exposed wires that could be causing a short circuit. Incorrect wiring can cause the head unit to detect a fault and enter mute mode. 3. **Power Supply and Ground:** Ensure that the head unit is receiving a stable power supply and that the ground connection is solid. Voltage drops or poor grounding can lead to unstable operation. 4. **Short Circuit Protection:** Many modern head units have built-in protection mechanisms that detect short circuits or incorrect impedances. If the head unit detects a problem, it might enter mute mode to prevent damage. Check the head unit's user manual to see if it has any relevant protection features. 5. **Head Unit Settings:** Check the Nakamichi unit's settings, especially those related to speaker impedance or output settings. Some head units allow you to adjust output settings based on the connected speakers. 6. **Firmware Update:** If there's a firmware update available for your Nakamichi head unit, consider updating it. Firmware updates can sometimes resolve compatibility issues. 7. **Test the Speakers:** To rule out the possibility of a faulty speaker causing the issue, you can temporarily disconnect the Infinity speakers and see if the head unit behaves differently. 8. **Professional Inspection:** If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it might be best to seek the assistance of a professional car audio installer or technician. They have the expertise and tools to diagnose and address complex issues with car audio systems. Remember, electrical issues in car audio systems can be complex and require a methodical approach to troubleshooting. If you're not comfortable diagnosing the issue yourself, it's best to seek professional assistance to ensure a safe and accurate resolution.

is radio comparable with the vehicle and or has it been hooked up correctly