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	Help Request	Answers
	2003 Honda Element 2.4L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on This ugly thing rolled in here 2 days ago with the above code in the current category as well as history.As we were unable to run the trouble tree due to lack of special tools I took a peek in the archive section and found a post regarding a blocked up inlet s... Trouble codes: P2646 (Low signal oil pressure switchVTEC).	View
	2002 Hyundai Accent 1.5L Main Catalytic Converter Hi,Members As I saw in few cars like this 1 (with such Km area) and also in this case - MIL Lamp ON - no other complains - and this is the DTC - P0422 - Main Catal.Efficiency below Threshold (B1). As I checked the 4 Gases - I didn't find any sign of any effici...	View
	2007 Hyundai Tiburon 2.7L Clutch fork This one's for any Hyundai techs out there. I'm having EXTREME difficulty aligning the clutch fork onto the clutch release bearing while mating the transmission to the engine. Alldata was a lost cause on this one as they have no information on this model yet a...	View
	2001 Infiniti I30 3.0L No Start Hello all, I have a PCM that is burned here, dead short I am guessing. Car will not run unless we bypass the fuel pump relay. Does not get signal from PCM. I removed and opened up the PCM and found It was burned inside, traced the burned feed to terminal 6 IAC...	View
	2000 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2L Timing Belt This is acually a Honda Passport. Came in with broken timing belt. Align marks according to Alldata and no compression on left side. Retarted left cam to notch on gear and have compression and starts. Idles like timing is off. Is there an Isuzu tech that can o...	View
	2001 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2L reduced power light any help would be appreciated this vehical has no throttle response after first start and reduced power light stays on all the time. we have tried everthing new tps and throttle body also sensor at acclerator pedal and mass air flow cleard all codes runs fine ... Trouble codes: 1280 (air fuel metering).	View
	1988 Mazda 626 2.2L Cuts out thanks in advanced. Im usually to proud to ask for help but im really stuck.Cuts out clean below 1500 rpm no loss of fuel pressure, tps .55v idle switch working not losing any powers or ground to computer can see spark and inj pulse stops just before it quits....	View
	1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8L MIL Lamp on First time I've used IATN this one is starting to bother me. Came in with P0402 (EGR Excessive Flow), we replaced egr valve, boost sensor and boost solenoid. Customer picked up car and put about 25 miles on it and code came back on. At this time we found the t... Trouble codes: p0402 (EGR Excessive Flow).	View
	1997 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 3.0L ac button Hey gang... i think i'm probably looking at a control unit here - but want to make sure there is not something i am overlooking... or if i do need a control unit - if anyone knows a way to repair rather than replace. Here is the problem - the ac works as long...	View
	1999 Nissan Maxima 3.0L Emission cntrl Could use a little guidance on this one folks. Vehicle has has some EGR issues. Replaced tubes (clogged w/ carbon), egr valve & swirl control valve. Code 1130 keeps on re-emerging. Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks	View
	2001 Nissan Xterra 3.3L speedo/odo Speedo will start out normal, get to anything above 30mph, let off gas speedo needle jumps around between zero and actual speed. Scanner confirms loss of mph, as well as backprobing speedo connection at cluster. Sensor backprobing shows no loss of signal. On...	View
	1996 Subaru Impreza 2.2L fuel pump, cooling fan, vehicle speed sensor,engin Hope this is the right place for this question. Thank you in advance for responding to this issue. I have a 96 Impreza that seems to "pulse" while KOEO, what I mean is the cooling fans turn on and then on high and then shut down non stop, the same with the fue...	View
	1996 Subaru Impreza 2.2L Diode Greetings! Have an ABS light on with no codes. Low voltage to pin 29 on control module with key on engine off. Believe there may be a problem with the diode in the ABS relay box. Extreme resistance one way as expected; 13K ohms resistance the other way - seems...	View
	1991 Toyota Pickup 2.4L speedometer The speedo will not work until we reach highway speeds,then it shoots up to 100 mph,then settles down to the correct speed,then shoots up to 100 mph again and stays there.We believe the actual speed at that time is 50 to 60 mph.We have used a drill to turn the...	View
	1999 Toyota Camry 2.2L shift solenoid Hello. This car has a DTC setting for 'Shift solenoid "E" malfunction', P0770. Transmission behaves normally. The Mastertech (w/ Toyota software) shows shift solenoid "E", TIS reverts to shift solenoid "SL", however any pictures I can find only show shift sole...	View

Fixes & Summaries for Asian

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2000 Acura 3.2TL 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy Unfortunately the customer was not able to get the vehicle back in for service. But from reading all the help tips, I believe the problem lies with the fuel injectors or spark plugs( never had his injectors flushed or plugs replaced at our shop ) When this veh...	11
	2004 Acura TSX 2.4L vsa Sorry for the long delay in the fix. I wanted to make sure the car was fixed. I talked to the customer today and he said the car is running fine with no lights on the dash. He also states performance is better since the sensor replacement. Thanks again for the...	7
	2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2.7L starting Thanks to all who replied-We finally got this thing to act up.The ignition lock switch[Hyundais term for the clutch switch]had gotten out of adjustment.We arrived at this conclusion simply by backtracking from the under hood start relay feed wire[white]right t...	6
	2002 Lexus RX 300 3.0L r.r. wheel assembly Thank you for your help,it was right on i removed axle assembly rear seal was not all the way in and was dry as a bone. I tapped seal in all the way and lubed inner and outer seals reassembled vehicle drove vehicle and noise was gone. Thanks again.	4
	1989 Mazda MPV 2.6L MIL Lamp on Sorry for the delay on posting the fix. We had to wait while the customer returned to the original installer. They warrantied the distributor with a Mazda Reman unit and that fixed it. I posted some waveforms and info at the following link. These are on the Te... Trouble codes: 3 (G Signal).	3
	2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8L MIL Lamp on Thanks to all that replied. There was an open circuit in the data wire from the plug to the 34 pin connector under the dash. Repaired that and all is well in Miata Land. Trouble codes: P0037 (HO2 rear sensor heater circuit low), P1345 (Cam position CMP circuit malfunction).	3
	2004 Mazda 6 2.3L noise Thank You all. A couple of you guys nailed it. The pcv hose has collapsed and is whistling. I can see the end of the hose that connects to the intake from below. replacing it without removing the intake may prove challanging but i bet it can be done. Someone h...	9
	1999 Nissan Altima 2.4L Poor Idle Quality thanks guys all who replied essentially nailed this. The intake gasket was leaking at the lower portion of #4 intake port. Apparently this is a common occurrance in this model. I appreciated the helpful repair suggestions from Scott. This one is down the ro... Trouble codes: P0110 (Intake air temp sensor).	4
	2000 Nissan Altima 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on Thank you every one who replied. You saved me from pulling the front off of this engine. The Intake gaskets were leaking and after some propane it idle just fine. This intake was a miner pain to remove but better that then the timing chain. Thanks all. Trouble codes: p0300 (random cylinder misfire).	12
	2005 Subaru Outback 2.5L starter This car DOES not have imobilizer. VIN code in 7TH slot is a 1. If you have 1 or 2 in 7Th slot, the car is not imobilizer equiped. This varies with different models. Check with the Ru site. We got a Monitor 3 Subaru scan tool. I testing thru it we found t...	5

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