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Chevy Impala
Launched in 1958, Chevy Impala is a full-size vehicle built by General Motor’s Chevrolet division. It is Chevrolet’s most expensive vehicle and US best selling automobile through 1965. It is distinguished by its triple symmetrical taillights.
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Where would water be leaking from under passenger side dash of 2002 mustang?
AHH yes,, The mysterious water swooshing noise in the dashboard when turning, and/or water leaking under the dash at the passenger side, as well as possibly the heater fan sounding like it's spitting water…there can be only one explanation and this is IT.
First, let me assure you that all manner of answers from mechanics have been researched and considered, but so far no one has yet answered this satisfactorily in any forum I have come across. Usually it is something along the lines of "coolant leak", evaporator core issues, etc etc but these fellows are missing the vital point…it is WATER not some exotic liquid cocktail usually associated with serious and expensive vehicle problems.
I own a 1996 Mercury Villager / Nissan Quest which developed this problem after a heavy rainfall. Coincidence? NO WAY!
I had the proverbial water leak beneath the passenger side dash, as well as what sounded like a bathtub full of water behind my dash swooshing back and forth.
So here's the deal. These vehicles, like many others have a reservoir above the firewall just beneath the plastic cover at the base of the windshield, which also houses the wiper motor, etc. typically the reservoir collects any water running from the windshield or rain in general. There are two drains one at the drivers side and one at the passenger side. These drains usually work great except when they become plugged with silt, debris from trees shedding leaves, insect matter etc. When this happens, the water simply collects and fills the reservoir with nowhere to go except into the fresh air intake for the cabin heating/cooling system located just above the passenger side glove compartment.
The water then leaks into the venting ducts and onto the floor. It also stays in the reservoir and sloshes back and forth while driving.
Any mechanic worth his salt should be able to figure this out and charge you ½ hr labor to remove the plastic shroud and unplug the drains. That's pretty much the extent of it. I did it myself and it took about 20 minutes.
The wipers have to be removed. There is a release clip at the bottom of the wiper coupling where it meets the drive shaft. Pull it back and lift the wiper straight up and off the shaft. Remove the plastic pins ( they look like slotted screws) along the top of the shroud by turning them 90 degrees and pulling them straight out with some needle nose pliers. Open the hood and remove the rubber seal strip along the edge of the shroud. Find the little plastic holding pins and reach around to the bottom of each pin. You need to compress the little barbs on both sides of the pin to allow it to be pushed up through the hole. There are also 4 plastic push-lock pins holding the bottom edge of the shroud. You will have to pull up on the center (looks like a screw) of each pin and pull it almost all the way out. Then remove the whole pin assembly. A small sharp pair of end cutters works great. Now with a little bit of twisting and careful manipulation you should be able to pull the plastic piece up and out of the way. Start at the corners and pull the piece down and out from under the windshield trim. Then lift it up carefully and move it to rest on the windshield being careful not to disconnect any rubber hoses from the washer nozzles.
The drains are located at the far edge of the trough in each corner. Use a straightened coat hanger or something similar to poke and clear the drain. Get your garden hose and with a good straight stream of water flush out each drain hole and make sure it is draining. Water will pour out of the rear of each wheel well just under the front of each door.
Try using a spray of Lysol or other household disinfectant into the trough since it may have had stagnant water for some time. This will kill any bacteria that may have found it a haven for while and ensure that you will not be blowing it into the passenger compartment every time you turn on your blower.
Put it all back together and enjoy!!!
And tell your mechanic who was going to charge you $1000 to pull your dashboard apart and fix your heater core and who knows what else, to go back for some refresher courses.
Good luck.
Rainer Wiechmann
i just jond all it is is a drain plug stopt up the black cover at the wend shild take the pasenger one off and you will see the ac/heater filter poot your hand in thar and you will fill the drain plug is stopt up its twords the middel of the car
Can a 3.4l impala engine fit in a 2003 impala?
Yes. I own a 2003 impala. And my stock engine is the 3.4L or 3400 sfi v6. The same likewise style impala from years 2000-05 come stock with either the 3.4L, 3.8L or even the 3.8L supercharged. So there is quite a bit of room under the hood of a 2003 impala
Towing capacity of a 2004 Chevy Impala?
See Towing a Trailer on page 4-38 and the following pages of your "Owner's Manual" for details.....
What would make half of the lights and outlets on a circuit work while the other half go out?
Well, either they are NOT all on the same circuit...OR...theres a disruption of power to the remaining lights. Generally when installing multiple lights on the same circuit they'll be in parallel from the switch. There are min. 2 wires going to each light a "Hot" Conducter and a "Neutral" Conducter (forget ground for now). To graphically demonstrate whatsgoing on with your lights, get a piece of paper and pencil. Draw a Ladder that's sitting on its side. Make the Ladder have 4 steps. You should now be looking at 2 long horizontal lines with 4 vetical lines intersecting them. Name the top horizontal line "Hot" and the Bottom horizontal line "Neutral". From left to right name each of the four Vertical lines "L1, L2, L3, and L4" These signify your lights (if you had 4 lights). Now in between L2 and L3 make an X on the 2 Horizontal lines (the ladders legs). The "X" signifies whats preventing power from reaching your 3rd and 4th Lights. This Diagram also shows why your 1st and 2nd lights still work. What Id do is Check for a hidden switch somewhere, or Wire damage, or even a GFI socket (the plug in your bathroom above the sink with the Test/Reset buttons)....Find what "X" is and you'll solve your problem. -Good Luck!
Is there a fuse that runs to the purple wire to the starter?
there ia a fuse on some but un-fortunetly you didn say what kind of car or the year.
2001 impala there is a misfire on acceleration?
Faulty: spark plug, spark plug wire, ignition coil, ignition module, fuel injector are the most common. Coolant leaking into a cylinder is another.
Internal engine problems such as burnt valve, broken valve spring, bent push rod, worn rings.Also check gaskets (intake) for vacuum leaks.This also may cause a random misfire to read.
On the show supernatural how fast was the 67 impala in the show?
that a tough question.... in Episode Route 666 it did 95.9MPH and in 99 Problems it did 90.0MPH
How often should you change oil in mpv?
That is a Question that will draw Much Debate and Many Answers, let me start with this.
Synthetic oil is proving to be a superior lubricant for all engines. It not only lasts longer but also creates far less "sludge" and other buildup. Engine sludge is actually paraffin, much like the wax that is used to make candles. The paraffin breaks off of an oil hydrocarbon chain and bonds with other paraffin molecules, until you create a large amount of sludge inside the engine.
Regular oil changes can slow the process, since the paraffin molecule typically starts to break off after the oil has been used for a while. But since the paraffin has been removed from the synthetic oil, you'll end up with a far cleaner oil, plus the oil will not break down for up to 25,000 miles, giving you far superior lubrication inside the engine.
While synthetic oils make claims to last that long, most people never use it for much more than 10,000 or 12,000 miles. But even then, it's far less expensive since you're changing less often, and you still have the advantage that it provides superior lubrication. The more reputable auto manufacturers will not specify a brand of oil, but will indicate the viscosity and request specific engineering certifications.
Look at the top of the oil can/bottle for the engineering specification stamps, and read the owners manual for the recommended viscosity. All oil manufacturers offer you a choice of oil viscosities.
In the newer GM automobiles like the GMC Canyon they have an Oil Life indicator that displays on the dash when you have reached what they consider to be time to change your oil. This generally happens around 10,000 miles.
---- If you are not comfortable with going say 25,000 miles/1 year then you can always go with a 7,500 Mile/6 months, with Amsoil Motor Oil.
On a MPV I believe the recommend viscosity is 5W-30
Hope This Helps.
What transmission is in a Silverado SS?
Need to know the year.
Edit:No need to know the year actually, They were all 4L65E's
How will the world look like in 2040?
It will look different than it looks today. That is as far as I'm concerned.
Smoke coming from under the hood?
The emanation from smoke from the under the hood should be treated as a possible emergency. The vehicle should immediately pull over to safe area. Smoke causes can range from a minor oil spill on hot engine/exhaust surfaces to major cooling systems and to highest severity engine fires.
How do you clean 2003 expedition plastic panels on the outside of the doors and bumpers?
the best way I have found is scrub them with a brush and then apply armorall ( the kind that turns them back black even if ther not is best)so they shine and look unoxidized
If they have lost their color, you could just do what I did and paint them with Krylon Fusion spray paint (made for plastic.) Just make sure you tape everything off.
What is the gross weight or towing weight of the Impala?
Listed in your owner's manual and on the driver's door post.
No. See an OPEL dealership. They handle GM business in Germany and should be able to help you.....
The impala benefits from its remarkable agility and speed, which help it evade predators in its natural habitat. Its strong social structure allows for group living, enhancing protection through vigilance and collective defense. Additionally, impalas have a varied diet, enabling them to thrive in diverse environments by feeding on grasses and leaves. Their unique jumping ability, known as "stotting," also serves to signal to predators and confuse them during a chase.
How many turns do you start at to find the correct fuel and air mixture on a 750 Edelbrock carb?
Here's a general rule of thumb: Close the fuel mixture valve, then back it out 2 1/2 turns. Then adjust it from there. It's a good starting point, and usually works for me.
Where is the fuse box for 2008 impala?
It's on the right side of the passenger floor. Look for the door.
What is the battery size on 2001 Chevrolet impala?
AC Delco 78DT6YR seems appropriate for your car...
Will 22's fit on my Bonneville?
yep, with a little lift and rolling the fenders. Oh yeah and the right tires
