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1994 Honda Accord EX 2.2L slow downshift VIN: 1HGCD5659R
I am working on 94 accord with an automatic that is has been acting a little strange for sometime. As you slow down to around 18 mph as in coming to a turn or driving in a developement as you go to gently accel the trans will jump to first for an instant rathe...
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1996 Lexus ES300 3.0L Misfire
This Lexus came in running horrible. Misfire po302. Removed plugs, all show signs of fouling, but #2 was caked with sludge. Gap was filled. Compression about 150 except #2 was about 125, but thought there was washdown from misfire. Replaced plugs and wires, ch... Trouble codes: P0302
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1995 Mazda Millenia 2.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: JM1TA2212S
i guess my first mistake was not test driving this vehicle,customer complained of a miss after coming back from dealership-she also explained that they recommened a major tune up. so i replaced her plug wires,plugs,cap and rotor.and there was almost no change ...
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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4A3AK34Y4X
Hi friends, This car has the same MIL codes that it had when they took it to the dealer,or atleast one.(see history) Im not sure if the dealer was too lazy to erase them ,and these are old or not. I wish they came with a date on them. The car is'nt acting up n... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302
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1986 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge
high idle when cold and surging between 1500-2100 rpm's when warm. found poor connection at tp sensor and repaired. was told that air flow sensor or ect could cause this. decided to let nissan due injector recall with no help to idle. they informed me that it ...
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1991 Nissan 240SX 2.4L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1MS36P9M
Hi, I have an EGR related problem that seems simple but has me stumped! This vehicle failed the CA smog check with excessive NOX and HC emissions. EGR valve will get a vacuum signal but will not open the valve fully - only open partially and flutter. This is n... Trouble codes: 32 (EGR Circuit Problem), 34 (KNOCK SENSOR open or shorted)
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1995 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L No gauges, no idiot lights VIN: 1N4BU31DOS
The car will start and drive, but few electrical circuits seem to have any power. The headlights work, but tail and parking lights do not. None of the dash instruments, including the tach work. There is a red plastic clip attached to the positive battery termi...
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1999 Acura Integra LS 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: JH4DC435XX
We removed the idle control solenoid, cleaned the ports. the ports were not very dirty though. The tps voltage was close enough not to cause a problem. The high o2 voltage was a bad heated o2 sensor. Now the fix, on the a/c liquid line there is a pressure sens... Trouble codes: P0505.
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1999 Honda Passport EX 3.2L cyl head ? VIN: 4S6CM58W0X
the fix is done,my bad.found info{finaly}in MOD for holding cam gears with 5mm bolt.nicely,it can be done without removing t-belt.thanks to all who responded.
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1996 Isuzu Rodeo S 3.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 4S2CM58VOT
Well, here's the fix. As is common with problems occurring after engine repairs, we found the other shop had mixed up the wiring harness where the o2 sensors hooked up. The left and right harnesses for the o2 sensors were reversed, but to make things worse... Trouble codes: P0174 (system too lean bank 2).
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1996 Mazda Protege DX 1.5L No Start, Hard Start Cold VIN: KM1BB141XT
Well, it's been 2 weeks and the customer says the car has never run better. I verified cam timing, base ignition timing, and compression before letting it sit outside over night. The next day I went to start it and it would just crank and fire here and there. ...
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1999 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L fan belts VIN: JM1BJ2229X
Hello all, New factory reman alternator seemed to have done the trick. I also replaced the slotted aftermarket serpentine belt as well with a Mazda belt. Like I said, we held a straight edge to the pulleys to check for alignment and they seemed pretty good but...
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1996 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 3.0L abs VIN: EF36A00012
only one reply of any use. the member faxed me some info on code 54. abs pump motor on, and somewiring diagrams. so the wiring was checked and fond to be ok. and because the fault was so intermiant i thought id try a motor relay. Ive been driving the car for 2...
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