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1998 Honda Passport 3.2L abs
this passport/rodeo has abs codes 41-46 and 35. most all codes are iso and dump circuits. the flow charts are a joke. it says replace hydralic unit and retest or for the code 35 replace coil intergrated module and retest. i think i need the elec/hyd unit on th...		 View
2004 Kia Optima 2.4L Timming Belt Markings
Looking for timming procedure on T/Belt and balancer belt		 View
1999 Mazda Miata 1.8L Poor Idle Quality
Customer states the engine lacks power during acceleration. Hooked up Modis. No codes found. Feels like a restricted exhaust or retarded ignition timing. Checked the exhaust back pressure. Back pressure approx 2-3 psi. This vehicle is distributor-less. Check t...		 View
2000 Mazda Protege 1.8L No affect
Hello there. This is the first time I haven't been able to find my problem in the archives. I have a mazda here with a whistling noise in the engine bay. It seems to happen only at idle went the engine is cold and then around 2000RPM when the car warms up. The...		 View
2002 Mazda B4000 4.0L ignition switch
My latest issue is with this 2002 Mazda B-4000 (smae as a ford ranger) and I thank everyone ahead of time for your input When removing the igniton key in this vehicle, the lock cylinder becomes hard to turn and you can see the shift lever move a bit. I took th...		 View
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3.0L engine
Hi, I am wondering if anyone in the Mass area knows where I can locate an engine for this 91 Mitsubishi 3000 GT, non turbo. Also has automatic transmisssion. I would like a used engine. Thank you, Dave [...]		 View
1978 Nissan 280Z 2.8L No Start
This car came in on the hook with no start...We narrowed it down to the Mass Air Flow sensor. We replaced it with a remanufactured MAF and did a major tune up...The car left and was then towed in the following day with a no start condition again. We found a br...		 View
1995 Nissan Maxima 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall
Okay folks, I've goot a good one here. This older Maxima has been exhibiting an occasional stall-out when coming to a stop (doesn't always do it) and will re-start without a problem. Sometimes on re-start the engine will sputter briefly, then run fine until th...		 View
1999 Nissan Quest 3.3L brake caliper
vehicle came in with the left front brake caliper locked up, cracked bleeder screw and brake caliper released. replace drivers front brake caliper and hose, the brake caliper still locks up, crack bleeder screw and caliper will release. When the bleeder screw ...		 View
1996 Toyota Avalon 3.0L engine
Vehicle came in overheating with numerous leaks. Customer had recently purchased vehicle. Obviously had no maintence performed by previous owner. all leaks have been repaired and will hold pressure without droping for hours. Will only overheat occasionally now...		 View
1997 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L rear main seal
Hello Toyota Tech's got a stupid one for ya guy's. This is on my personal vehicle in which i replaced the clutch on around four month's ago due to a hot spotted flywheel typicle clutch chatter and while apart i replaced the rear main seal, now i know everyone ...		 View

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1990 Honda Civic 1.5L Surge
Thanks for all the info. I suspect that I fixed this vehicle by replacing the EACV in the first place. I was told by an old Honda tech that these engines will surge if held off of idle. So i actually drove the vehicle and could not get it to surge. We returned...		 6
2003 Mazda 6 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on
Thanks for the help. Alan you were very kind to repond to our questions and take our phone calls. It was only with you help that we were able to repair this vehicle corectley. We found that the timming was off on the vehicle by ordering the mazda special ali...		 6
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3.0L vents
Finally this thing is outa here!! thanks to the 3 of you that replied. found that there was too much oil in the system. there is still a 3-4 degree difference between driver and pass sides(just the way the airflow in the plenum chamber is designed). I can li...		 3
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L Keyless entry
Thanks a million for the help guys. I found the procedure to program the remote on the following website. This is a very useful site and might be of help to anyone in my situation again. Once again many thanks. Paul		 3
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