× Auto Repair Pros Member Benefits TechHelp Knowledge Base Forums Resources My iATN Marketplace Chat Pricing About Us Join Industry Sponsors Video Members Only Repair Shops Auto Pro Careers Auto Pro Reviews
Join Now
International Automotive Technicians Network
Prev Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for May 8, 2009
International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only
Next
(Also Available: All, Asian, Chrysler, European, Ford, GM.)
Vehicle Owners: If you are seeking an automotive repair professional to service your vehicle, visit the iATN Repair Shop Finder.

Open Help Requests for Asian
Help Request Answers
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L charging system VIN: KM8SB73D54
-have checked all related fuses and ground -beleive the voltage drop for the lamp wire is due to the pre-excitaion resistor -system is not charging even after 2 remanufactered alternators installed
View
2001 Lexus RX300 3.0L Surge, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JTJGF10U61
Engine swap after engine swap very eratic 1-2 3-4 shifts no codes. Pull the relay for the heated o2 circuit mil light comes on but trans shifts are smooth and precise. MIL light comes on with corresponding codes for the relay being removed Anyone had a similar...
View
1991 Mitsubishi Montero RS 3.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: JA4GJ41S3M
Am having trouble with diagnosing the high HC at idle. CTS is with factory spec. MAF reading in hz is high at both idle and cruise. According to aldata the idle hz range is 25-45 hz we read 65-75 and at 2000 rpm spec is 85-105 and we read 145-165hz. MAF readin... Trouble codes: 11 (lean o2)
View
2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L passing gear VIN: JN1CA31D81
while driving the car under normal conditions the transmission shifts good,if you accelerate hard while driving the car at 60mph it will downshift to 1st gear and stay there until you let up on the gas, have checked the tps, checks good with a lab scope,had co...
View
1997 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3BD4354V
CAR CAME IN WITH COMPLAINT OF NOT ABLE TO REV OVER 3000 RPM AFTER INSTALLED JUNKYARD MOTOR AND THAT THE CODE FOR CAM SENSOR KEPT COMMING BACK. STARTED BY USEING MY VANTAGE PRO TOO CHECK THE CAM SENSOR FOUND THAT THE SENSOR WAS MAKING GOOD VOLTAGE AND THE WAVE... Trouble codes: P0341 (cam sensor problem out of range)
View
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L Mechanical VIN: 4S3BG6854W
We are in the process of replacing the oil pump oring and the timing belt, when we found out that the parts that are needed arent in stock.We had the timing belt off the engine. Well this is where the question starts, the passanger side cams werent locked toge...
View
1999 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L service engine light VIN: JT2BG22K4X
we have had a problem with this small evap leak for a while now and we cannot seem to pin point the problem. Weve done a smoke test and a driveability test, and no leaks were located and the driveability test showed normal after the evap soleniods and gas cap ... Trouble codes: P0208
View
2001 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7L skid control module VIN: 5TDBT48A61
Any time vehicle is accelerated from a dead stop the skid cotrol actuates for just a second like you are peeling out then returns to normal. No ABS or check engine lights. All wheel speed sensors are working and tone wheels look good. The only thing out of the...
View

Fixes & Summaries for Asian
Fix/Summary Answers
1987 Honda Prelude 2.0 Si 2.0L idle valve VIN: JHMBA3144H
Thank's to all, We replaced the idle air valve with a new one, not a junkyard one ,this did the trick! Thank's Again, G.T.
5
2002 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG22562
Thanks to everybody that offered suggestions. The vehicle is now performing as expected and to the best of my knowledge, pulling, nspecting and cleaning the injectors and fuel rails was the key. When the customer ran the vehicle out of fuel, it apparently drug... Trouble codes: P1399 (p0301-), P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (p0304-), P0304 (p0305-), P0305 (p0300-), P0300 (testing and results).
13
2001 Kia Sephia LS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNAFB12141
This vehicle DID return on that friday as scheduled. I was able to finish the vehicle to the customers satifaction. the 128 code was just a radiator cap not holding pressure. the 460code was as most of the replies suggested the level sensor on the side of the ... Trouble codes: P0460.
4
2001 Lexus ES300 3.0L 1-2 shift, VIN: JT8BF28G01
Thanks to all that have replied to my request for help. I checked the ground as Stuart from Florida suggested (Cleaned) with no change. I tried another computer,same results. Customer took the car to the dealer. They were to let me know the findings,but have n...
6
2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7L Pressure plate/flywheel VIN: JS3TX92V61
Thanks to those who attempted to help. I appreciate the efforts. My hunch was correct about the flywheel. We obtained a new OEM and found that it had an offset surface. The disc surface is .020"" higher than the surface the pressure plate bolts to. The machine...
3
Prev (Also Available: All, Asian, Chrysler, European, Ford, GM.) Next