1998GMCSonomaSLSV6
New member
Okay, so I will list current problems my GMC is heaving and I am hoping I can get some good tips on how to fix these problems and I get them quickly, here we go:
#1 I have an AirBag Light on. It sometimes goes away but most of the time it is on. It is never off completely. 1 out of 20 times it may dissopear but it always come back during the ride. I know I better take it to a qualified mechanic but I am trying to be one myself in this very situation (ohh getting a new truck is even better) so I need help with tips on what I can do to check things (I also have a manual) starting with easy to do checks so I can at least eliminate those but I am down to taking things apart, have a nice garage and pleanty of tools and eager to fic this myself.
#2 My parking brakes arnt working. I do feel that I am putting tension on brakes but they do not work. Also there is no clicking noise when I depress the parking pedal (not sure if that makes any difference) but they seam to put the tension on the cable however it does stop the car / wheels from moving. How do I check and fix that?
#3 It is a stepside small size and I have been looking for a tailgate but did can not find one at all. Dealership quoted me half of what I paid for this truck. I am okay with and old / used tailgate the problem is I cant find one even calling local junk yards and boy do we have a lot of those around in San Francisco Bay area.
#4 Is there any way I can remove my catalytic converter and take those ruddling parts out of there? I dont want to spend money on a brand new one (expensive) dont have the money actually but I was wondering if there is a way to clean it I mean to remove those broken pieces from the inside.
thats all, thank you!
#1 I have an AirBag Light on. It sometimes goes away but most of the time it is on. It is never off completely. 1 out of 20 times it may dissopear but it always come back during the ride. I know I better take it to a qualified mechanic but I am trying to be one myself in this very situation (ohh getting a new truck is even better) so I need help with tips on what I can do to check things (I also have a manual) starting with easy to do checks so I can at least eliminate those but I am down to taking things apart, have a nice garage and pleanty of tools and eager to fic this myself.
#2 My parking brakes arnt working. I do feel that I am putting tension on brakes but they do not work. Also there is no clicking noise when I depress the parking pedal (not sure if that makes any difference) but they seam to put the tension on the cable however it does stop the car / wheels from moving. How do I check and fix that?
#3 It is a stepside small size and I have been looking for a tailgate but did can not find one at all. Dealership quoted me half of what I paid for this truck. I am okay with and old / used tailgate the problem is I cant find one even calling local junk yards and boy do we have a lot of those around in San Francisco Bay area.
#4 Is there any way I can remove my catalytic converter and take those ruddling parts out of there? I dont want to spend money on a brand new one (expensive) dont have the money actually but I was wondering if there is a way to clean it I mean to remove those broken pieces from the inside.
thats all, thank you!