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2002 Daewoo Nubira SE 2.0L Timing belt VIN: KLAJC52Z81
Timing belt tensioner says to turn counter clockwise until pointer is aligned up. The pointer does not move. Why???
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2000 Honda Passport EX 3.2L ABS module VIN: 4S6CK58W2Y
Hello fellow techs, This Honda came in this morning with an abs complaint. The customer stated that while driving, the abs light comes on, then the "brakes don`t work." When I test drove it I found the abs applying under non-abs conditions. Every time I come t...
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2003 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L brake pads ? VIN: 2HKYF18663
Hello to all. I have this Honda Pilot that belongs to my new boss, and he says that there is a noise while braking, and at times when abs is activated (panic stop), the car will take a long time to stop. I have drove it, and verified the noise. It sounds like...
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1993 Isuzu Trooper S 3.2L oil pressure VIN: JACDH58VXP
I pulled the sender and performed oil pressure tests to verify pressure. It was as the guage (in car) was reading. The engine looks to have moderate sludge build up. The maintenance has been fairly regular including oil changes at least every 5,000 miles. The ...
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1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall
hello , guys i had working on this vehicle for a week it came from another shop where they replace spark plugs fuel filter, timing belt ,and ecm to correct driavilitly promblem,rough idle, engine cut-off, hard starting, i start for cheking the timing belt it w... Trouble codes: P0300
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1992 Lexus SC400 4.0L Hesitation VIN: JT8UZ30C0N
This car Pings terible at mid range and has no power at the top end It will goto 4500 rpm on hard accel and stay there you have to force a shift I think from the knock sensors the egr tube seems fine the egr does move and will cause a rough idle when open the ... Trouble codes: 28 (Main O2 and Heater)
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1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2.4L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JA7FL25W4L
We have a 1990 Mitsubishi 2WD P/U that has an intermittent misfire while driving 55-60 mph under a light load or cruise condition. Vehicle has new plugs, wires, cap, rotor and fuel filter. None of these items have improved condition. We have checked engine com...
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1986 Nissan Multi 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1N8HM0SSSG
hi all nissan tech.I had this multi here refuse to start when cold. It will finally start after a long crank.fuel pressure right on spec. lots of spark .temp sensor within cold range. injector pulse is 10 msduring cranking . I even had a same multi that start ...
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1987 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0L power steering pump VIN: JN1HU11P9H
The vehicle came in with a noisy power steering pump, so we replaced the pump. It was difficult to get all the air out of the new pump, so we replaced the pump again with the same results. It seems to be pulling air into the system from somewhere we cannot det...
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1991 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 3.0L air bags VIN: JN1RZ24H4M
air bag light staying on constant. not able to retrieve codes with scan tool or manualy. light does not flash at all. checked for loose or disconnected plugs or sensors. customer has removed wiring for stereo and alarm. any ideas would be great. thanks in adva...
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1993 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L Stall VIN: 1N4BU31F3P
Hi Fellows, This car came in with a stalling problem, it had never had a tune up. I performed a full tune up on the vehicle with NGK plugs, wires, distributor, rotor, pvc, fuel and air filter. While the car is working fine the readings are: ECT 68 degrees C M... Trouble codes: 34 (KNOCK SENSOR bad connection)
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1997 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3L egr VIN: JN8AR05Y1V
p400 code egr function. check egr valve seem ok. replace soleniod. same thing. replace egr valve ???
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2002 Nissan Altima 2.5L heater VIN: 1N4AL11DX2
vehicle at dealership reairs unknown. customer dissatisfied. unable to fully identify coolant circulation as designed. have checked blend door position cooling system is very clean and oe tstat is installed system has ambient temp sensors upper hose is slightl...
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1996 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HN86R4T
i haven`t found the pnp,(interruptor) for this code.i would like to know where`s located and how can i test it. thanks a lot.. Trouble codes: P1780
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1988 Acura Legend LS 2.7L Engine VIN: JH4KA4666J
It seems that the alarm system installed in this car before I started working on it was still active, even though the remote was long gone. The owner thought the alarm didn't work, but a relay in the alarm system was failing causing it not to start ocassionall...
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1992 Honda Prelude Si 2.3L hunts for idle VIN: JHMBB2258N
you guys are the best thanks for all the replies the fix was the fast idle valve i replaced it with a new one dave///
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1999 Honda Accord EX 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG1656X
I`ve found out the car is under warranty `til 80,000 miles so they will go back to the dealer for the complete TSB as I have now been advised of. Thanks to all who replied, and there were alot of you.I am finding it is a very common problem and the 'restrictio... Trouble codes: P0401, P1491 (undocumented code).
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1998 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L Misfire VIN: JACDJ58X3W
Many thanks to all who helped. The problem was the intake manifold gasket cracked. Thanks to Bill, Christopher, Robert, Charles, and John were right. I never seen a intake leak effect just one cylinder, but I learn everyday something new, I only been a Tech fo...
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1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6L No Start VIN: JS3TDO1V7M
sorry for the delay in this fix we determined the computer was bad . but they didnt want to spend the money so they went to find one in a junk yard .. we finally replaced it and it ran ok . thanks for the info
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2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLS 2.5L valves & camshaft VIN: JS3TD62451
Hi all., we are gonna call this one a fix. Id like thank Richard , Rod & Victor [...] responding with positive & Helpful Replies. James must have had a bad day when he replied. Richard gave me a Step by Step on what I was in for. But There was More damage than h...
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