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1989 Acura Integra LS 1.6L No Start VIN: JH4DA3552K
Hello everyone this old car has no spark and no injector pulse. There is no communication from computer to scanner. ive checked all fuses and checked grounds and voltage at computer. Any acura techs out there i would appreciate the help thank u very much.
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1999 Honda Passport EX 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S6CM58W9X
Looking for some answers from Hoda or Isuzu techs. This Vehicle has come back 2 or 3 times this winter with the P0401 code. It has a new egr valve, when we remove the valve to insect passages, etc. we find there is a lot of moisture accumulated in the egr valv... Trouble codes: P0401 (egr flow insufficient)
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2000 Honda Civic Si 1.6L No Start VIN: 1HGEM1150Y
thanks in advance, we have a modified 2.0 dohc, injector harness has been spliced,wire harness is correct color to new injector pigtails, has power and ground, noid flashes, inspect distributor, has spark to plugs, replace distributor for test purposes. check ...
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2003 Infiniti G35 3.5L srs light VIN: JNKCV54EDX
need some help from nissan/infiniti tech's. car came to us from local body shop. involved in accident. air bag light was on steady. replace both air bags, clock spring, dash pad, both seat belt pretensioners & air bag control unit. light now flashing on & off....
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2003 Mazda 6 S 3.0L 5TH Gear only VIN: 1YVHP80D83
The customer complaint is "just driving along and the shifter pops out of 5th gear" So far I have not been able to duplicate this, however the owner is very concerned and had it towed. Perhaps one of you has seen this before?
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1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JA4MT31H4X
Now this vehicle has come back with a P0173. Verifed both sensors are capable of reading rich and lean. This vehicle is fine when cruising at low speeds and idle. Under acceleration oxygen sensors on bank #2 shift leaner and go to 0 volts and stay there. If yo... Trouble codes: P0173 (Fuel trim malfunction bank 2)
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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2.4L Cylinder Head VIN: 4A3AC34G8Y
Car brought into shop overheating in traffic with a/c on, Check radiator fan operation, ok, Top radiator hose getting hot, bottom hose cold, no circulation; Replaced thermostat (aftermarket), still having same problem; Found hydrocarbons in cooling system usin...
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2000 Mitsubishi Galant DE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1A8AA46C7Y
help!! we have this galant in for the third time for setting code p0455, evap. system leak. pressure tested system, no leaks. replaced purge sol. assy, and code still resets after 20-30 miles of driving. we have run the code charts several times, but no luck. ... Trouble codes: P0455 (evap. system leak)
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1978 Nissan 280Z 2.8L No Start VIN: HLS30-2855
Hello, I'm trying to use this site more and more lately. I'm simply looking for a wiring schematic for the electronic fuel system control unit. I have no injector pulse and the fuel pump is not being energized. I can't find any info local. Any help would be a...
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1995 Nissan Quest GXE 3.0L signal lights VIN: 4N2DN11W9S
Nissan guys, I have an intermittent problem with directional signals. Sometimes the signal lights stop working and the signal relay vibrates or buzzes...almost a squealling sound coming from the relay. The relay in the van was a tridon EP-34. Figuring the rel...
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2001 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4L anti theft VIN: 1N4DL01D11
does any one have a pin location diagram for the anti theft controler? mitchell has the pins listed but no location diagram. the door locks sometimes un lock on thir own and now the horn is burnt out because the alarm activated so much i think i have a door se...
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2004 Suzuki Forenza LX 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KL5JJ52Z64
Customer complains of an intermittent harsch engagement of drive or reverse and I observed what seemed to be a brief misfire upon engagement as the engined loaded. My greatest concern here is the MIL on yet neither my OTC or A/E scan tools will detect a code....
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1988 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: JT4NM62N4K
This car came to us unfixed from another shop. The problem is very strange. The car will start and run when cold, however when it warms up it will stall. When you go to restart it, hot, the car will start as long as the key is in the start position, as soon as...
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1996 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L No Start VIN: 4TIBG12K7T
Vehicle towed into our shop with a no start. Customer had crank sensor replaced and has tried two used PCM's. The symptoms are the same with the different PCM's - No Spark from the Coil and no crank sensor input. Monitoring the Crank Sensor gives a good wave f...
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2006 Toyota RAV4 2.4L Remote Starting System VIN: JTMBD33V06
Toyota Technicians I need your help - I have installed a remote starting system on a 2006 Rav 4, part # 08586-42820, V4 RES system. I have contacted Jacksonville, Fla. for assistance and they told me the only people who have installed the system are the Toyota...
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1999 Acura CL Premium 3.0L engine VIN: 19UYA2251X
thanks for all the replies. we found that the camshaft lobes were badly worn on the leading edge. in process of repair now.
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1995 Honda Odyssey EX 2.2L unit ?? VIN: JHMRA1872S
I just wanted to thank all for input. All voltages to abs module were good along with grounds. Customer decided not to spend money for new module. She is going to drive w/ srs light on. Thanks again Nate
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1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG6676X
Well I got to work this morning and I rechecked everything. Yes there was coolant flow yes everything was pluged in correctly.Took the idle motor that came with the used engine.cleaned it and made sure it was free. started car same thing .slap myself in the he... Trouble codes: P0505 (idle control).
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1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JHMCG5655X
I have gotten some great replies.A few had mentioned the filler pipe having a possible pinhole in it.I checked and on the filler pipe there are 2 hoses for vapor I am guessing. One of the hoses is smaller and I found a place that had a hole rubbed in it.It is ... Trouble codes: P1456.
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2000 Infiniti G20 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKCP11A2Y
Thank you all for replying to my post. Each reply suggested a different problem. They were as follows: Look at MAP sensor values - what were they?; Nissan shows a Thermostat for that code #; Egr problems; Air flow meter. The customer has not returned to alow u... Trouble codes: P1126 (manufacturer controlled fuel and air metering).
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1999 Kia Sephia 1.8L Transmission VIN: KANFB1214X
I never came up with a solid conclusion. TPS, inputs, outputs etc all checked. My guess ...and its a guess. Transmission had some mechanical issues, computer sensed some slip or torque issues and would subsequently change gears in an erractic sort of way.
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1995 Lexus SC400 4.0L gauges lose power, VIN: JT8UZ30C7S
Most replies suggust checking for corrosion in the wiring harness, battery cable and fuse box connections. We cleaned and check all those mentioned, also check for voltage drop from positive Battery to B+ at the alternator. It was .3 volt. We end up removing t...
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1991 Mazda MPV Cargo 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, VIN: JM3LV5227M
Hi thanks for all the replys, Michael from british columbia hit it right on the nose. The bypass air control valve hoses where plugged with debri. Come to find out there is a thermowax capsule in the BAC valve that opens an air passage when the engine is cold ...
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1986 Nissan 720 2.4L low fuel warning & brake warning lights VIN: JN6ND16Y6G
I want to thank everyone for their replying to my problem. Most suggested either the voltage regulator on the dash, or the printed circuit board. I especially want to thank John from Colorado. He told me to check the Interlock rocker switch on the dash that so...
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