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1991 Acura Integra LS 1.8L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: JH4DA9450M
Hi i got myself lost on this one ..runs great I went for code 43 as per aldata ie at pcm a18 and c16 (o2 circuit) above .6 at 4,500 rpm drop to below .4 when throttle released PASS alldata says to rr pcm ..did w junkyard retest code 43 back the o2 will switch ... Trouble codes: 43 (fuel supply), 8 (distrib tdc intermittent)
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2001 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L speedometer, tack and radio turning off VIN: 2HNYD18671
Good day people. I have this Acura that the client states that the speedometer, tack and radio shuts off intermittendly. I have test driven it and of course the problem doesn't happen to me. I have tryed checking for any common currents and grounds between the...
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1991 Honda Civic LX 1.5L No Start VIN: 1HGED3559M
Honda techs wanted! This ones eating my lunch. Crank no start problem. no codes. has spark, 120 psi compression. noid light pulses on auxiliary injector but on steady for main injector. no fuel at plugs, i checked fuel pressure and had 40 - 45 at turn of key. ... Trouble codes: 16 (testing and results)
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1995 Honda Accord LX 2.2L dash lights VIN: 1HGCD5645S
Ok fellow tech I have a wierd one... I have no dash lights on this Honda, All the other lights work interior and exterior. Getting into the problem I checked power from the headlight switch on the red black wire to the dash connector C609 wire 8 good. Accordin...
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1996 Honda Civic EX 1.6L connector pinout VIN: 1HGEJ8148T
Car came in from trans shop & wires from the speed sensor connector were pulled out. there is no way to tell which wire went where. Our All Data program does not have a connector pinout for this vehicles speed sensor connector.Wiring diagram does not tell whic...
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1997 Honda Accord SE 2.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 1HGCD5608V
hello and thanks for reading my post. have a 1997 honda accord that after about 10 minutes will stall, will not re start for about 10 minutes, during no start does not have spark, has everything else. good patern on crank sensor, both parts, what i am loosing ...
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1998 Lexus ES300 3.0L abs VIN: JT8BF28G9W
Thanks up front for any help on this car. Car came in with an "ABS light" on complaint. Took car for test drive and ABS light was not on, ABS and traction control functions worked with no problems. Pulled codes by jumping E1 to TC and counting the flashes. Und...
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1996 Mitsubishi Mirage S 1.5L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3AA11A0T
Here we go all. 96 mirage with random missfire P0300. seems to be worse under load, replaced all ignition components with oe parts, valve lash adjustment (.008-intake, .010-exhaust hot). comp test showed all cylinders at approx 160 psi. vehicle does have carbo... Trouble codes: P0300 (random missfire)
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1983 Nissan 280ZX 2.8L injector cooling fan VIN: JN1HZ04S8D
i am having trouble with the injector cooling fan it doesnt come on , is there a sensor in the head of the car that tells the fan to come on ? if i run power to it it will run i do know there is a cooling fan timer in fire wall but is there a sensor that tells...
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1995 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JN1CA21D3S
I am hoping that someone else has had one of these. The car will stall or cut out only at an idle or very low speeds when turning in a parking lot. I have checked both crank sensors and can't see any drop outs. The car will just shut off like the key has been ...
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1998 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L Misfire, Lean mis at idle VIN: JN1CA21D7X
Read many posts on this prob.Already replaced all coils & plugs,MAF sensor,cleaned intake & fuel injectors,checked fuel press.(ok)Also did a compresson test was good.Short term fuel trim is high bank 1 about 14 ,bank 2 is close to zero Still misses at idle,he...
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2002 Nissan Sentra CA 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D92
vehicle came in with a p0057 code. ohmed heater circuit, came back as o.l. install o2 sensor cleared code car left. car came back month later. had a p0600, comm. failure between tcm and pcm, check continuity in wiring, all checked good. clear once again. now c... Trouble codes: P0031, P0057
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1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2L right bank compression VIN: JF1GC4358T
i next did a cyl leak down test tdc on #1 applied shop air through snapon leak down tester only20% leakage #3 also tests the same rechecked timing belt and timing marks and all looks ok changed the oil again thinking perhaps the cam followers might be stuck an...
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1990 Toyota Camry DLX 2.5L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: JT2VV22F6L
got a good one for you toyota guys: vehicle came in as a no-start or will not stay running after upper rad tank blew. customer replaced rad and now we have this condition. checked fuel pressure thought i had it solved because pressure was dropping to 10psi as ...
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1995 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L front drivers side axle shaft VIN: 4T1SK12E4S
does anyone know is there a after market support bearing ? or do we have to replace the side bearing ? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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1995 Toyota Previa DX 2.4L all electrical VIN: JT3AC13R7S
heres the deal van came in crank but no start found no comunication scanner with no check engine light key on . no spark ,no power to coil so i started pin out test and found that if i unpluged the e-8 on ecm and got 6v on e-9 - pin 12 witch is to be 12v,also ...
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1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L long crank time
Thank You Toyota Techs. I've got this 4Runner that, after sitting, requires 8-10 seconds cranking before it fires. I originally tested fuel pressure, 40 p.s.i. engine off. It does NOT HAVE A 2 SECOND PRIME when key is first turned on. The only relay feeding th...
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2000 Toyota RAV4 2.0L transfer case VIN: JT3HP10V9Y
Good day. I am trying to find the fill procedure for the transfer case on this AWD Rav4. We are just finishing the clutch replacement and cannot find anything in AllData on how to fill the transfer case. Is it co-joined with the transmission and share fluid? ...
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2002 Toyota Highlander 3.0L Unknown VIN: JTEHF21A42
Vehicle came into the shop bucking when upshifting in all gears. Hooked up pressure gauge, line pressure very erratic. Occassionally car will work OK and when working Ok line pressure is stable. We change EPC solenoid, installed Sonnox line pressure repair sle...
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2002 Toyota Sienna LE 3.0L engine VIN: 4T3ZF13C72
for the toyota minded techs. thanks in advance i got this van in with the codes of p1135 and p1155 air fuel thats no prob. prob is when you rev motor up then let of you hear loud rattle sound. like rocker loose in american car. cant seem to narrow problem down...
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2004 Kia Rio 1.6L blower motor VIN: KNADC12594
First of all thank you to the 7 people that replied to my cry for help. Casey, Paul and Robert were all right telling me that the relay is located behind the center of the dash. It actually lives behind and under the ash tray. if you pull the trim piece off of...
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1994 Lexus LS400 4.0L power steering VIN: JT8UF11E4R
Well, I got it fixed, after cleaning the screens and swapping pressure relief valves I still had no power assist. Sent pump back to Lexus, got a different pump and solved problem. Thanks!
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2000 Mazda MPV DX 2.5L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM3LW28GXY
The help I received made me think. I put back the old coil and the old problem returned, 2/6 no spark 1/5 spark. The only thing that could cause this is the coil itself. So another new coil and the parts guy telling me its the brain, and now all cylinders are ...
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2001 Mazda B3000 SE 3.0L No Start
Many thanks to Alan,Anthony,Alan and Anthony for replying to my post.I asked the garage to call the boneyard the engine they installed came from and find out what kind of vehicle it came out of.Sure enough it came out of a Ford Ranger that was not a flex fuel...
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1996 Nissan Sentra 1.6L monitors VIN: 1N4AB41D6T
I'm sorry I took so long to answer but now I think by luck I fixed the vehicle. The EGR code came back I checked everything and it all seem to work. The valve cover was leaking oil so I changed the gasket and the PCV valve broke so I bought a new one the deale...
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2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D31
Well, it seems that I'm not the only one having problems with Nissans, thanks so much for the replies, at least I know this is not commom with just me. From now on if I suspect mass air flow on Nissan I will call customer first before cleaning and let them kno... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174.
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2002 Nissan Altima 2.5L Occassionally Overheating VIN: 1N4AL11D92
Replaced the water pump and that fixed the problem. Thanks to Mark for the help.
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1992 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4T1VK12E9N
thank you for the help,the customer did not want to spend the money for a new pcm,but the pcm was not sending a signal to the iac motor,wiring checked out ok.
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1999 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L Engine Seizing VIN: 4TAWM72N2X
This one is leaving not fixed, only because I quite pulling engines years ago due to an injury. The engine needs to be pulled and inspected for the cause and based on the mileage will most likely get a short block. Originally I had said the upper end was done...
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2003 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L engine knocking VIN: STEWM72N63
thanks to all the replies. removed front diff, and oil pan. Plastigaged rod bearings, and found all to be in spec. And upon very close examination, found some bluing on countershafts, on the right shaft the blue was at the #1 and #3 journals. and some bluing a...
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