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1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L electric window
need further diagnostic info on up signal from driver side master switch to multi plexing modules.has power going into passenger multiplexing module going down but no power into module going up , only when using driver side master switch. all works normal with...
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1991 Mazda RX-7 1.3L Stall VIN: JMIFC3527M
hello i was asked if i would post this for another tech, dont know much about rx7 myself car seems to run good idle is good hot or cold in park or drive . when turn on a/c idle drops and motor stalls there are a couple of idle kickers on tbi unit dont know wit...
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5L Poor Fuel Economy, Pinging- Sluggish VIN: JN8DRO7Y41
I need some help with this Nissan.Customer complains vehicle is sluggish- pings-poor fuel mileage.When I drove the vehicle I noticed the engine did ping under moderate accelaration and at cruising speed it seemed to have a torque convertor chuggle - I noticed ...
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1992 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0L Cooling Systems VIN: JT2VK13E2N
After the service described below, the car went away for the weekend, and returned after about 4 days of driving, having used 3/4 of a gallon of coolant mix we provided. We have again tested the cooling system for HCs, and found the level to be stable between ...
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1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: JT4RN36S2R
hope someone can help, i have this toyota, a friends that we replaced the head gasket on. Right after changing the gasket the idle started to increase to about 1300 rpm hot, we check for vaccum leaks and found none, adjusted the idle air screw 1/4 turn till it...
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1999 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L Poor Fuel Economy, no power VIN: 4TAWM72N6X
truck idles good and drives good untill you try to go up a small hill you have to down shift and keep rpm up. Runs like an old vw van NOW HORSE POWER. checked Cam timing,fuel pressure,compresion, removed cat to check. scan for codes and test drove with scan to...
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2001 Toyota Highlander 3.0L Security System
Customer lost keys and I offered to help. I called Toyota and thy gave me a working key but failed to inform me that the vehicle had a factory immobilizer system. I tried the key and of course the car won't start. Called the dealer and they told me no problem,...
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Fixes & Summaries for Asian
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1992 Acura Integra LS 1.8L No Start VIN: JH4DA9451N
Thanks to all the help on this one. After several bad new parts I finally got this thing running. I had to clear flood it for about ten minutes by pinching off the fuel pressure line. After driving it around the block I have determined that the intake cam must...
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1996 Acura RL 3.5L ABS light on
thanks to all the guys who replied. Read the codes out and found the the RF abs sensor was playing the fool(shorted to ground), replaced it, erased the codes and i am good to go. theans again Jahmal
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1996 Acura TL 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: JH4VA3652T
Yes you can fix this without taking the intake off. Use drill bits by hand. I charged one hour ck out and two hours to clean. TEST: You can NOT add vacuum to this EGR. This one is controled by the ecm. But you can take off the egr valve, start up the car. Th... Trouble codes: 401 (egr).
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1991 Honda Accord EX 2.2L Stall VIN: 1HGCB7669M
Thanks for the replies from all members.Problem was buildup behind EACV valve at the screen. Clean screen of debris, reset basic idle speed and no problems after that. Customer happy and so am I! Don
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1995 Infiniti J30 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: JNKAY21DOS
AFTER MANY HOURS OF DIAG TIME WE FOUND THE RESISTOR CONNECTOR FOR THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE HAD BEEN LEFT DISCONNECTED WHEN THE BODY SHOP HAD REPLACED THE REAR BUMPER COVER. WE WERE LED THERE BY A FUEL PRESSURE READING THAT WOULD DROP TO 7psi AT IDLE AND RE... Trouble codes: 32 (egr malfunction), 34 (knock sensor circut).
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1995 Isuzu Trooper LS 3.2L No Start
well guys I rechecked everything you mentioned and ultimately replaced the pcm. nothing changed so I replaced the fowled plugs again and it started and ran perfect for a week till we gave it back to the customer. the baro pid still wasn't right but the car wor...
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2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L rear taillights VIN: KNDUP13182
This van has not been back to the shop yet.I could not find any problems and the problem would not occur in the shop.The greatest help out there is www.kiatechinfo.com.Its a free site from kia with American service info and wiring diagrams.Unfortunatly Canadia...
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1994 Nissan D21 2.4L No Start VIN: IN6SDIIYIR
We were able to fix the Nissan pick up with the ign. switch asm. Thanks every one for the help you gave us. We appreciate the help in getting the problem fix. Thanks Shaun
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1995 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4S3BD6359S
Hi, well this one got away. The owner bought a Lexus before bringing the Sub to us, and wanted to sell it anyway. Thank you very much for all of you who took the time to reply! I checked the cam gear, it was tight as expected since it had never had a belt serv...
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1998 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.4L Surge, Cuts out, Misfire
replaced MAF and it took a while after disconecting battery for engine to start running correctly. however, i still have a lean condition and not sure why. I hate to install a precat o2 (because asian parts are so much) but it looks like i might. sorry for no ...
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