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1993 Isuzu Trooper LS 3.2L abs VIN: JACDH58W5P
This vehicle intermittantly goes into antilock mode under normal braking eg: while slowly coming to a stop. The brake pedal starts "pulsing" so much,it almost pushs your foot right off.Also can here abs pump "buzzing". This condition only happens when in 4x4! ...
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1997 Isuzu NPR 5.7L ignition VIN: 4KLB4B124V
This vehicle is an isuzu box truck body with a chevy 350 engine that won't start. When cranking the engine we get no signal to the coil and no spark. Key on not cranking we have signal to the coil. We have hot wired around the ignition switch and still no spar...
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2000 Kia Sportage 2.0L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: KNDJB230Y5
Hi All, This one seems to be quite confusing...as stated above came in with check engine light on and a noticable miss. Check showed code "P-301, Miss detected on #1 cylinder". With such very low mileage (Under 13,000 mi. after four years) decided to start w... Trouble codes: P0301
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1991 Lexus LS400 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8UF11E3M
This one was running great until the in house detail guy decided to clean the engine.I was told that he was spraying the engine down with a water hose when it started to run rough,then died.I pulled both caps to check for water,cleaned those then the car would... Trouble codes: 24 (intake air temp sensor open)
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1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JY8BN28F0V
car towed in start/stall condition, replaced fuel filter, checked fuel pressure pressure remians at 40 to 45 when cranking and car does not start, car starts for 1 second or 2 then stalls immediately, it has 2 or 3 times, ran for 1 to 2 minutes, at that time i... Trouble codes: 1305 (no igf2 signal to ecm for 8-11 consecutive)
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2001 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0L Mechanical VIN: 4F2YU08121
engine backfires at idle & acceleration--no power--timing marks have been checked-ok coils have been replaced--exaust checked no restriction--good spray & pulse at injectors--car not at my shop wil try to get more info about codes--thanks
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1994 Mitsubishi Montero SR 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JA4MK51M3R
The car was here with MIL light on--code 43 EGR flow one month ago. The system was cleaned, including removing and cleaning the temp sensor. The car is back with a second occurance of MIL light on--code 43. On a road test, the EGR sensor shows 70 degrees C. Wi... Trouble codes: CDE43
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2001 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KN1CA31A91
We cleared codes ran test according to Mitchell & cleaned hoses & Valves ran vehicle 80 Miles 2 Trip Lite back on with P1496, Cleared codes installed Bypass cut Valve 150 Miles again P1496, Ohm wires between ECM & Valve OK grounded control wire at Purge volume... Trouble codes: P1496 (evap canister vent control valve evap-cvcv)
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2002 Nissan Altima SE 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4BL11D32
This vehicle was in month ago with MIL lamp on and a P1456 stored. I could not find a code description in the code charts listed in the ALLDATA info I have. I have used a Snap-On generic scanner and EASE scanner and come up with same data. There are no symp... Trouble codes: P1456 (cannot find description)
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2001 Suzuki Swift GA 1.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2S2AB21H11
Car has MIL on, P0455. Visual inspection does not reveal any broken/cracked lines. Cannot find canister. Purge hose runs to top of fuel tank. Does this car use vacuum decay for leak testing? When does the evap monitor run? I'm going to pressure test cap today,... Trouble codes: P0455 (Large Evap Leak)
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2001 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L oil VIN: JAC12CEIHT
Hi guys. what is the best engine oil viscosity for 2001 year model 2.2L toyota camry [...] on the clock.Temperature in summer 30-45c' and in winter 2-10c'(sydney australia) what you guys say about 0w-? year round use. Thank you. Bob.
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Fixes & Summaries for Asian
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1994 Honda Civic EX 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: JHMEH9694R
the customer did not want to spend any more money on the car. the compression on #1 cyl is only 10psi lower than the others but if the valve is only bent a little it could still cause this condition. i ck'ed for any vacuum leaks none found. i need to pull the ...
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1998 Honda Odyssey LX 2.3L rear rotors/pads VIN: JHMRA38C1W
Thanks to all that replied. The general concensus is that the customer needs to apply the e-brake more often. This may not correct the problem entirely, but it should improve the rear brake wear.
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1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L No Start VIN: 4S2CM58V0V
Thanks to James and Tim for replying to my request. Tim, I'm sorry, I forgot to mention that I had no 5 volt referance to egr and tps. So right thre I knew I had a computer problem. The problem was bad wire that runs from the relay to the computer. Somewhere u...
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1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertible 1.3L alternator VIN: JM1FC3514K
thanks again for all the great help- you guys all make it easier to enjoy that 'long & winding road' by providing the MAP!!! Alex said to try a different brand of alternator- Terry went a step further in stating he had never seen an aftermarket alternator work...
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1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3XD64B0M
We did find the board inside the computer burnt. Replacement ECM made it run great again. Thanks to all. Trouble codes: 22 (crank sensor), 23 (tdc sensor).
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1998 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: 4A3AJ56G9W
thank you for all your help everyone it was indeed the fuel pump relay module car runs as good as new.it came to light the car was in fact jumpstarted backwards.thanks again,i dont think i would have found that on my own. patrick geer
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1997 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4BU31DXV
We had a lot of good suggestions, but unfortunately had tried these prior to posting a help request. The customer has not returned so we will need to close this request. If it comes back in, I will post any new findings. Thanks, Paul Trouble codes: P0400.
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1991 Subaru libery 2.2L Cooling Systems VIN: 1887384848
Thanks to all who gave me the info on this subaru,I have replaced the radiator fill as per instructions and all is well. once again thanks to all.
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1995 Toyota T100 SR5 3.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, VIN: JT4VD22F5S
No repair for this vehicle at this time. I received two good ideas to check the a/c idle up circuit and the p/s bypass valve, but the the problem is still present- too high an idle speed after driving. The main pivot shaft is binding slightly inside the thrott...
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