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	1992 Acura Legend L 3.2L Oil Pan VIN: JH4KA7662N Not wanting to remove the pan on this monster hoping someone has a better solution to a way stripped out pan plug. We plan on drilling out the pan to a 16mm 1.5 plug but no one around has a tap that size. Snap on ordered one but it may be till end of Feb till ...	View
	1996 Acura TL 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: JH4VA3652T code 401(egr) has a dealer warenty for 14 yrs or 150k miles. that is for honda and acura for 96 and 97. this has more miles than that. I took off the egr and there was no vacum to engine(car running). I took off the tube going from the egr to the lower intake... Trouble codes: 401 (egr)	View
	1996 Honda Prelude Si 2.3L abs light VIN: JHMBB2250T ABS light on all data does not have a procedurto read codes on this model. the diagnostic connector is under the passenger sear with 6 way orange connector , which wires do what, and what are the codes definitions? any help. thanks	View
	1998 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG2254W Hey all you Honda Techs, car came in about 1300 miles ago with a missfire on number 6 cylinder, dealer wanted to replace all the injectors, ignition checked ok. put sound scope on injector and it was cutting out, customer opted to replace number 6 injector onl...	View
	1998 Honda Odyssey LX 2.3L 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shift VIN: JHMRA3842W This Odyssey is slamming into all the upshifts. As it transitions from one gear to the next, the engine races for about a second and then it slams into the next gear. Downshifts are ok. It does it in all the ranges: D D3 D2. Having read about all the problems ...	View
	1997 Hyundai Accent GS 1.5L a/t final drive VIN: KMHVD34N8V starting from a dead stop, vehicle will shift 123 . as soon as it shifts into 3rd it immediatly downshifts into 1st and stays there until you start off from a dead stop again. all pressure tests and visual insp are good. no metal in pan. sure seems like a comp...	View
	1993 Infiniti G20 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: JNKCP01P4P Symptom-intermittent idle stall when placed in reverse or drive. cold/warm/hot. no ses light on. cannot check for codes as my mastertech does not have that connector. cleaned throttle body yesterday w/GM x66 & a toothbrush. remarkable improvement. never stalle...	View
	1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L fuel gauge VIN: 4S2CM58W6W car has a bad fuel pump and complete assm w/ sender is only thing availlabe.i am hoping this will cure problem but old sender tests good.	View
	1999 Lexus LS400 4.0L all windows have tried known good drivers master switch & drivers door ecu. since replacement of door with new regulator & motor, windows will only work with key in drivers door. have tried pinning out drivers door ecu & master switch but unsure of proper voltages. i'm fa...	View
	1989 Mazda 323 1.6L no upshift when cold VIN: JM1BF232XK This car has the 3 speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Overdrive is the only thing "electronic" about the transmission. The first thing we did was to check the governor- removed and checked for binding and everything was nice and clean and moved smoot...	View
	1988 Mitsubishi Van LS 2.4L Poor Fuel Economy, high idle VIN: JA4FN54W7K Vehicle recently had a used engine put in it. For 6-8 months engine ran greatthen gas milage went down. Had an occassional spit or spudder. Then one day it acted like it wouldn't accelerate, real throaty sounding and rpm was stuck at about 3,000. Vehicle came ...	View
	1997 Mitsubishi Montero LS 3.5L cold shift VIN: JA4MR41R4V This suv won't shift cold, (won't shift out of 1st gear) After about 1/8 mile is shifts late and then is shifts ok, fine in summer and warm days, only when cold below 35 degrees. Trans does not slip or shift delay. under load its ok.	View
	1995 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1CA2104S Vehicle wil not start, cylinders all washed with fuel, checked fuel pressure, compression test, check injection pulse width... Found no driver from ecu to cylinder 1 and cylinder 6, for ignition coils. 12 v and ground good, no driver from ecu. Checked basics, ...	View
	1997 Nissan Quest GXE 3.0L No Start VIN: 4N2DN1116V this van was towed in on a hook, died while driving, found it has fuel, spark, compression, plugs saturated with fuel, we changed the plugs and the oil and still no start, oddly enough, quite by accident, we pulled the front 3 spark plugs to try to air out the...	View
	1998 Nissan PATROL SGL 3.0L Starting VIN: JN1TDSY61Z this vehicle is turbo diesel intercooler, electronic fuel inyection pump. the problem is that in in the morning and when hot after the car is off for about 15 minutes it will take too long to stard, and white-blue and balck smoke comes from the exhaust. the fi...	View
	1998 Subaru Forester S 2.5L master cylinder VIN: JF1SF6551W customer concerned about hard brake pedal in cold weather and very little braking response until 5-10 minutes into driving. confirmed problem on a cold day. found there was a recall on the master cylinder whichwas already done about 2 years ago. i put another ...	View
	1986 Toyota Van Wagon Crg 2.2L Poor Idle Quality VIN: JT4YR29V4G hi these goes out to some of you toyota buff guys. this van will run fine for ever but after warmed up and restarted 5 to 10 minutes later will idle low 600 rpm feels very rough only have experience problem about 3 times myself tuff to pin point if i rev it up...	View
	1990 Toyota Camry DLX 2.0L No Start VIN: 4T1SV21E9L Gentlemen. We had the above car tow to our shop for a no start. We verified spark and fuel delivery, with the fuel pressure around 42-44 psi. ( spec is 38-44 ). We had good crank but it would no even try to fire even on either. We were certian that with the mi...	View
	1990 Toyota Tercel 1.5L Stall VIN: JT2EL31F5L Hello to all,I've got this Toyota towed in,customer stated that she left it idling in the driveway,came out it had stalled,would not restart.Had good healthy spark,found plugs fouled with gas.Threw away the Autolites,put in a set of NGKs,checked cap for moistu...	View
	1992 Toyota Camry 2.2L OD light VIN: JT2SV21E70 It takes a lot for me to come up here and ask the group, because I never let a Toyota get me but this one is. OD light will blink steady and go out for customer, Trans will shift erraticly then correct itself and drive norm. Light goes out but leaves code 42 b...	View
	1996 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4T1BG12K2T car has a hard start in the morning or after sitting for a long period of time.car will start but die instantly,unless you give some rpm's on start,then it will run and idle fine until it sits agian overnite or a long period of time.no codes or other obvious p...	View
	1996 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L oil pan removal VIN: 4TAWM72N7T Alldata says to unbolt motor mounts & raise engine to remove oil pan. Factory has nothing but exploded view, (according to Alldata). Do I REALLY have to split engine from trans to get this engine high enough to remove the oil pan? I work alone so I really don'...	View
	1996 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BG12K6T Hi Tech. I have been run into problems with this vehicle for few days can't solve the problem, any help or advise will appreciate. The vehicle was towed into the shop, and customer claim that, it has been acting ware last past days, especially when on decelera... Trouble codes: 300 (Random Multiple Cylinder Misfire Deteced), 301 (Cylinder 1 Misfire), 302 (Cylinder2 Misfire), 171 (Lean System)	View
	1998 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HP10V7W Greetings fellow techs,Looking for a little help with this toyota.I got car from another shop with engine light on and code 171 in ecm.Looking at my scan data I see my o2 sensor reading at a steady 670mv with no change holding rpms to 2500.My post o2 sensor is... Trouble codes: P0171	View

Fixes & Summaries for Asian

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1996 Acura RL 3.5L MIL Lamp on, po401 egr code VIN: JH4KA9656T closing this one with a fix...car will go to an ACURA(sorry about the lexus typo)dealer,tommorow... as it turns out, the car has an emissions warranty extention to 14 years and 150,000 miles. dealer will bore egr passage with a special tool to increase egr flo... Trouble codes: P0401.	9
	1991 Honda Accord EX 2.2L No Start VIN: JHMCB7662M thanx to eveyone who helped it turend put to be th igniter like everyone said , i had a siganl into the ignitor and nothing coming out when looking on the scope. thanx once again	17
	1992 Honda Accord EX 2.2L limp mode VIN: 1HGCB767XN Thank you for all your resonses. The problem was solved by trying another trans control module. I know where they get the term, 'known good part'.	9
	1996 Honda Civic EX 1.6L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: EJ6674TH54 Firstly thanks to the many responses on this subject. Upon closer inspection of the catalyst[heat shield removed] I could see a huge cracke around and thru the upper oxygen sensor mounting boss. From this i would suspect an air leak which would drive the syste...	16
	2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L alternator VIN: KNDUP13142 thanks to all,3 replies. jeff from s.california said there was a tsb & updated alt.paul from virginia said to check label on alt for the letters p&d no letters found---maybe differert system? andre from ontario answered my question on a flow chart. replaced up...	5
	1990 Nissan Stanza GXE 2.4L clutch VIN: JN1FU21PXL most respondants were very accurate with their diagnosis. the aftermarket clutch piston rod was 3/8 inch longer than the 'oe' clutch master thus causing the clutch pressure to be applied even when the pedal was up. there was a build up in pressure which caused...	14
	1993 Subaru Impreza 1.8L No Start VIN: JF16F2445P Thanks to all 8 techs who replied to the 'no hot restart' on this Impreza. There sure are lots of quirky failures on Subarus'and JOHN FROM CONNECTICUT NAILED IT with the bogus coolant temp sensor readings. The Temp Sensor signal to the ECU was erroneously re...	8
	1993 Subaru Legacy LSi 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, running lean VIN: 4S4BJ65C5P Fixed, thankyou all. Code 35 was the solenoid=bad 3 M ohms, good=40 ohms. Trouble codes: 35 (purge canister control solenoid).	7
	1989 Toyota Corolla SR5 All Trac 1.6L Long-crank VIN: JT2AE96V1K I was told that no Asian cars power fuel pumps with the ignition on, only at crank and running as most of you suggested. I tend to agree with that theory. So, I guess that's the way it supposed to be. I don't attempt to fix things that aren't broken. The custo...	14
	1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L instrument cluster and power window VIN: JT2BG22K3V Thanks to all that replied,the problem was wiring in the trunk which goes to the gauges was shorting out because of insulation that had rubbed through.After repairing the wires it worked fine.	6
	1998 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L No Start VIN: 2T1BR12E0W Thanks to everybody who offered me assistance, all were good responses. The problem was that the crank sensor exciter ring installed was not the one that came off the vehicle, was mixed up with left over part from an engine replacement job. Talk about feeling ...	8
	1999 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF22KX9 dealer replaced injectors under extended warranty and all seems ok Trouble codes: P0171.	10

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