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1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2.4L No Start, NO MIL VIN: JA7FL24W9M
Hello all, I have this pickup that the customer says he was driving along and it died. Would not restart.I checked timing belt and timing.It is good.Plugs look good.I confirmed good fuel pressure while cranking.The main relay is functioning.All systems are rec...
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1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1A3AM44H0V
Hi Guys , This car came back with a po300 and notice that all of the rear plugs do not change the rpm that much when power balance. Checked cam timing ok/ compression ok/ checked for vacumn leak cant find any .Possible heads machined and intake wont set flat??... Trouble codes: P0300
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1998 Subaru Impreza L 2.2L rear drive wheels VIN: JF1GF4353W
hello subaru gurus. I have this customers vehicle that I have maintained for 4 years. I install 4 new snow tires for this vehicle in the fall. After the first snow fall, she complained about that the new tires were no good and she like the other brand better....
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1999 Subaru Legacy Limited 30th Anniversary 2.5L speedometer VIN: 4S3BG6859X
Vehicle came in with the speedometer working intermittently. We found three magnetic Sensors in the trans so all three were scoped. When the speedo quit signals were coming From all the sensors. The speedo shop informed us that the Subaru dealer carries the ci...
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1992 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Starter VIN: JDA2123512
Hello fellow techs, this 92 alltrac came in with a no cranking problem, voltage test, and circuit testing indicates worn contacts in starter (a common problem for all Toyotas of this particular vintage). The problem I am having is locating the starter unit on ...
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1993 Toyota Camry 2.2L brake/tail lamp VIN: 4TISK12E1P
Original complaint was for no tail lights with headlights on (rear sidemarkers were ok). Checked lamp failure sensor and discovered no power from the sensor to the tail lights. After replacing sensor: tailghts illuminate with headlights (as they should), the h...
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1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L Unknown VIN: JT3HN86R5V
Hi and thanks for checking this one out! This is my vehicle and for some reason I think they are the hardest to diagnose! I have been dealing with a severe vibration for a long time that I can't seem to repair. I am on the sesond set of tires. They have been b...
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1992 Acura Integra LS 1.8L Lights on chime VIN: JH4DA9355N
Well you clever guys -- SEveral of you mentioned the driver's door switch, which is exactly what is was! Way to go guys. Rather than clean the teenie tiny area in there where the switch grounds to body, I have simply ordered a new switch. ~$10. Thanks agai...
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1985 Honda Accord 1.8L Cuts out, no power WOT VIN: JHN1123654
Thank you to everyone the replied. The problem was the fuel pump. We disconnected the fuel hose from the carburetor and checked for fuel volume and it was low. Replaced fuel pump and the problem was fixed. Thanks to everyone the replied.
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1996 Infiniti J30 3.0L knock sensor VIN: JJNKAY21D7
found location.thanks for help knock sensor located under intake manifold.
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1996 Lexus GS300 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8BD42S6T
thanks to all that try to help!!! i end up taking the car to the dealer. (they kept the car for about 2 weeks ) the first thing they did was replacing the spark plug wires (i did that 3 times) after they replace the spark plug wires i was told it didnt help. f... Trouble codes: P0300.
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1994 Mazda B4000 SE 4.0L No Start, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4F4DR17X2R
The fix on this vehicle was the PCM. I run tests on all the grounds and sensors and found all to be ok. Sent the PCM to a company called DirectAuto.Com in Calif.. They rerpaired it and sent it back within 3 days for a fraction of a new one. Thanks to all who r...
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1990 Nissan Pulsar NX 1.6L Surge VIN: JN1GN34S7L
Thanks for the responses. A couple of you mentioned checking the mass air flow meter and all ground connections. Unfortunately the engine has blown in his other car. So I will be replacing that before I can try the repairs mentioned!! Thanks Again, Chris!! Trouble codes: 33 (o2 sensor circut).
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1992 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: JN1HJO1S4N
Thanks for all the input - we tested the o2 snsor & it was great, cleaned the mass air flow sensor, replaced the fuel filter, road tested many times & never had it act up. sent it home so we will see what happens.
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1993 Nissan Quest GXE 3.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 4N2DN11W1P
If two heads are better than one how about ten,s of thousands!!Thanks people of IATN! The van only failed for NOX but can you believe the main culprit was a dead O2 sensor!!! I don,t know how it could pass HC & CO!! I guess the CAT did a good job without a goo...
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2003 Nissan Altima 2.5L Stall VIN: 1N4AL11DX3
Found clock spring faulty causing code 1564, found loose connecton in a 10 way connector at left front strut. Thanks for all the help. Trouble codes: 1564 (Steeering wheel sw).
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