Expert Answers about Power Steering Coolers

• Power Steering Cooler Replacement for 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
• I wouldn't recommend bypassing the power steering cooler, since that could lead to more problems down the line. The Derale # D13213 you were looking at would work for you, but because the Oldsmobile Bravada is a little bit bigger vehicle, I recommend going with the Derale Series 7000 Tube-Fin Power Steering Cooler # D13211 . The measures 12-7/8" Long x 2-5/8" wide x 1-3/4" deep, which is 4" bigger than the D13213, so it will provide more cooling power. The Universal Plastic Insta-Mount...
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• Steering Wheel Lock During Flat Towing for Post 2009 Jeep Wrangler Models Including JK/JKU and JL
• The reason you're not seeing this in the manual is because starting with the 2009 JK/JKU models, Jeep did away with the steering wheel lock-since it is one of the most popular flat towed vehicles. What you will find is that the power steering pump isn't engaged since the power won't be connected/ignition turned on, so it will be difficult to turn the wheels, but it is still possible. Since judging by your email address you could be in New Zealand, I can only confirm this is the case with...
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• Troubleshooting A 12v Outlet That's Melting When Charging An Igloo Iceless Cooler
• Resistance causes heat build up so it's within reason that the while the body of male plug is super tight in the outlet the contact on it isn't making a good connection with the contact in the female socket, causing the burn out. Have you tried using anything else with a similar connector to see if it's just the cooler or if it's the outlet itself having the issue? It also wouldn't hurt to use a clamp meter and check the actually amp draw. The manufacturer lists it at 4.65 amps too but...
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• 1999 Chevy C3500 Transmission Will Not Shift Into Overdrive While Towing
• Overdrive is not usually something that you would need to use when towing. Also if your truck has a tow/haul button that you press when towing then it likely shuts off overdrive. If this is something new the truck started doing then there are some things to look at. The first thing I recommend doing is checking the transmission fluid level for your 1999 Chevy C3500. If the fluid is low then it might not have enough cooling power. If the fluid is full and looks good then the cooler you...
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• Troubleshooting Issues With 2017 Jeep Cherokee Causing Braking Issues When Being Flat Towed
• Your 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk was notorious for having a death wobble while towing. The Jeep steering system harness adds power to the electric steering motor to eliminate the wobble. I recommend checking the add on harness as there is a fuse which can go out which would allow it to occur again. You can use a Test Light # PTW2993 to check power on both sides of the fuse as well as going through the switch installed by Jeep. Finally be sure to check the Charge Line # BB54FR which came...
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• Would a Transmission Cooler Help a Vehicle that Stops Shifting After It Gets Warmed Up
• Sounds like your transmission is losing line pressure after driving it for a little bit and then stops working. I have had two transmissions do the exact same thing as what you described and the first time it required the transmission to be rebuilt and the second time I had to install a new torque converter. It's not that your vehicle is getting hot that is preventing the transmission from working. The problem is that there is a ton of junk in your fluid that ends up clogging the pickup...
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• Troubleshooting Steering Wheel Lock with Keyless Ignition System on 2021 GMC Sierra 2500
• If the steering wheel is locking then one of the steps in the flat towing procedures has been missed; my guess is that it is the part where the battery is disconnected. I do believe that the steering wheel locks when the vehicle is put into Park, so I would go through the complete flat towing procedures as outlined in the owner's manual and disconnect the negative terminal on the battery and then complete the remaining steps. If you want to make the disconnect process quick and easy then...
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• No Power on 12-Volt Accessory Pin on 7-Way of 2005 Chevy Silverado
• How to proceed will depend on what you meant by not getting any power to my trailer. If the 12-volt accessory power pin that's in the 1:00 position on your 7-way isn't active, you'll want to check the fuse in the power distribution box on the inside drivers side fender in the engine compartment. Remove the cover, and locate the two studs on the inboard side of the fuse block. The stud closest to the front of the truck should have a wire with a ring terminal fixed to it. If not, you'll...
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• Transmission Issues & Cooler Installation in 2009 Nissan Rogue with CVT Transmission
• CVT transmissions can pose a challenge for installation of an aftermarket auxiliary transmission cooler like the Derale # D13503. It can be tough to find the external return line (from the radiator's integrated cooler) which is where a Derale unit will be installed. Some Nissan CVT transmissions are completely sealed, with no way to access the fluid at all. The other issue is that some CVT fluid is very costly and in some cases you may need to spend a substantial amount on fluid for the...
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• Wobble Concerns Towing A Jeep
• The "death wobble" sometimes happens when the vehicle is being flat towed. The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is one model where this applies. There is a special wiring harness needed for flat towing. The harness does something with the steering wheel lock and allows the Jeep to track without any sway or "death wobble" that can be potentially dangerous. The harness is designed to address the Jeep issued Service Bulletin which calls for a special wiring harness which keeps the electric power steering...
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• Which Fuses Do I Need to Remove to Flat Tow a 2012 Chevy Equinox
• You should be seeing the same "Service Power Steering" and ABS warning lights/All Wheel Drive as you've seen in the video. Since you have a 4 cylinder model of the 2012 Equinox, I would make sure that you've left the DLIS Fuse 32 in place and that you've removed fuse 16 (not fuse 15) under the hood when using the Roadmaster # RM-76517; according to one of the GM technical service bulletins, only the 2010 Equinox should have fuse 15 removed when installing the RM-76517. If you've performed...
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• No Power to Trailer Wiring Harness # N40975 Installed on a 2011 Nissan Armada
• It is possible that the relays are not in the correct locations for wiring harness # N40975. Consult the owners manual for all of the locations and make sure they are in the right spots. On some Nissan vehicles an additional relay is needed next to the steering column under the dash. It will be a small blue relay. You can obtain the relay from the dealer or use one of the blue ones in kit # C57000.
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• Troubleshooting Right/Stop Turn Circuit of Moms 1999 Chevy Tahoe Trailer Wiring
• I'd be willing to bet the issue is related to the steering column being worked on recently, does the Tahoe's turn signals all work on the vehicle? You might just want to bypass all of the trailer wiring with a new kit like the # 119250KIT which will run to the taillight circuits of your vehicle, and you could then run to the dead circuit of the 7-way as needed.
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• Steering Column Remains Locked When Trying To Flat Tow My 2021 GMC Yukon AT4
• After looking at the manual for your 2021 GMC Yukon, it seems like you're following the manufactures directions correctly. here are the steps you followed. 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a level surface. 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. 3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine. 4. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). Shifting into N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel Drive 0 236 for the proper procedure....
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• Running Lights Not Working After Installing Wiring Harness On 2015 Nissan Frontier
• If you have the trailer wiring harness, part # C56225 installed on your 2015 Frontier and everything works but the running lights, you may need an additional relay like part # C57000. This is located under the driver side dash to the left of the steering column as shown in the attached photo. Nissan did install the relay on some vehicles but failed to do so on others.
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• Brake Controller Installed in 2017 Ford F150 Malfunction
• I looked in on your order, and It looks as if you have the incorrect brake control wiring harness. The 2017 Ford F150 uses the # 22292 harness, and from your order history, it appears that you ordered # 3034-P, which is a fit for older Super Duty pickups, E-Series vans and the Expedition/Navigator. Both harnesses use the same connector, but they are pinned out differently as shown in the provided photo. Both connectors have the output circuit and the power feed from the battery in the...
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• No Power To The Hopkins Plug In Wiring Harness On A 2019 Toyta Highlander
• The Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # HM11141825 you have is more than likely not the source of the issue. Most likely it is a blown fuse or missing fuse on the driver's side underneath the steering column, and it is not a super uncommon situation for these fuses to be missing from the manufacturer. This should be a 7.5A fuse labeled "IG1 NO.2"; consult the diagram on the fuse box for the exact location. Check the fuse if there is one and see if it is...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Park Lights Not Working on 2006 Ford Explorer
• There is not a relay for the trailer parking lights according to your owners manual.. Relay 3 is for the park lights of your vehicle (but not trailer park lights) and fuse #25 is a parking light and trailer brake fuse with 15A that is located under your dash to the left of the steering wheel. If that fuse is good, then you have a short somewhere before your trailer connector. I recommend using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the wire as you trace it for power to find the short.
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• Brake Controller Wire Constantly Sending Power on Blue Wire to Trailer Brakes On 1997 Chevy Pickup
• It sounds like the brake controller is getting an improper signal on the red wire. What vehicle wire do you have the red wire connected to? It should be a white wire just underneath the steering column. I have linked to a video below that shows which wire you should have the red brake controller wire attached to. Start at the 07:20 mark on the video. It is always a good idea to check your ground and make sure it has direct contact with metal and is free and clear of paint or rust.
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• Short Circuit P3 Brake Control Install on 2014 Chevy Silverado Caused Control to Stop Working
• The 2104 Chevy Silverado owners manual should tell you where any and all fuses are located related to the tow package/brake controller wiring. If none of those fuses are blown then the short likely damaged the internal components of the brake controller and will need to be replaced. You could test the controller by plugging in it like normal (assuming all the fuses are good) and then use a circuit tester such as # ALL640595 to test the black wire going into the brake controller. If it...
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