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	Help Request	Answers
	1992 Acura Vigor 2.5L Cuts out Given the fact that the original sensor pack is visibly in damaged condition, with nearly all its sealing resin gone, I expected an improvement in the running and certainly not a repetition of DTC # 4, the same code as before I replaced the sensor pack. Anyone... Trouble codes: 4 (Crank position sensor).	View
	2002 Honda Odyssey 3.5L anti-theft can anybody help me out on this odyssey? the alarm on this oxyssey will go off on it's own while sitting in the driveway. the really puzzling thing is that it will do it even with the doors unlocked and the alarm therefore unarmed. we have verified this. if i ...	View
	2004 Honda CR-V 2.4L compressor vehicle came in a/c not blowing cold. compressor comes on and pressures do not change. high 90psi low 90 psi. noticed oil and dye on lower shield below compressor possibly coming from relief valve, at this point not sure of exact source. installed new compress...	View
	1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.5L flex plate I have a cracked flexplate.I know why it broke because I found loose bell housing bolts. I can get one from from an earlier Trooper with a 3.2L The one I am working on is a 3.5L. Does any one know if the flexplates are the same. I called an isuzu dealer in Hou...	View
	2001 Kia Sportage 2.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire hey guys! this kia is kicking my ass!!! lol. it started out running fine. thought it had a miss on take off under load, but no code for a miss. so i checked plugs and found wells filled with iol. changed out v cover gasket, plugs and both coils, and the 2 wire... Trouble codes: 440 (evap).	View
	2002 Kia Sedona 3.5L Door Locks Owner attempted to jump start the van and reversed polarity on the cables. Initially it had no power windows, no radio, AC was inoperative, and no power locks from either key or door switch. Windows and Radio were fuse issues, and AC was a fin sensor (thermist...	View
	2002 Kia Sedona 3.5L Coolant Temp Hello and thank you in advance for the help. 2002 Kia Sedona came into shop for overheating problem. The customer put in thermostat before bringing it here. If you run the van at an idle after about 15 min it will start getting hot. you can rev the engine at 2...	View
	2004 Kia Optima 2.4L Stall Need a little kia help. 04 Optima, cuts out and stalls at idle only. Have a 102 code. Can unplug maf and car starts and idles great. Have cleaned throttle body and reset fuel trims. No help. Wondering if the maf's are common on these. Can they be cleaned, litt... Trouble codes: 102 (mass airflow).	View
	2002 Lexus LX 470 4.7L Hyd Suspension Truck came in with complaint of suspension raising everytime started. Verified suspension was dropping when shut down. Upon restart will raise front about an 1.5". Checked for leaks none visible checked codes manually and found none. I believe the shocks are b...	View
	2004 Mazda 3 2.0L No crank Hello We have this Mazda that will not start intermittently with the fault codes U0100 EPS - lost communication with PCM. U0100 IC lost communication from PCM. I did look in the archives and noticed that 1 that was damaged in a accident. But my question is ha...	View
	1995 Nissan Pickup 3.0L front bearings Vehicle has been making this growling noise ever since he purchased it, but now it is getting worse. The outer CV boot on the driver side was torn, and the customer couldn't remember the last time the bearings were repacked. I recommended we replace the CV axl...	View
	2001 Nissan Altima 2.4L MIL Lamp on greetings to all this nissan came to me from another shop whom were chasing a couple of evap codes.as noted they have changed several solenoids with no success.i did check for codes and got two evap codes small leak and large leak for evap.i put my smoke machi... Trouble codes: PO1441 (small evap leak), PO455 (large evap leak).	View
	2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8L MIL Lamp on never had code p1488 before today I can not find any info for this code. If you have any info it would be helpfull. I believe P1491 has to do with the canister cut valve found ou improper instalation was the fault please help with info on p1488 Thank you D... Trouble codes: p1488 (unknown), p1491 (manuf. cont. aux. emissions).	View
	2003 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L Stall After trans replacement the car will stall immediately after start up. It always starts and runs fine when cold but when hot it will start but the rpm's drop down to 200-300 and sometimes it will recover to a normal idle and sometimes it will stall. If you giv...	View
	2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7L esp Car came in with ESP light on. Pulled codes using Launch. C1037 C1075 present. Using Mitchell wiring and diag flow charts Had power and grounds to steering angle sensor. Live data was good except for angle sensor. Put new sensor in and cleared codes. Now ESP l...	View
	1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L No Start Thanks in advance for your replys. This truck came to us from another shop with a no start condition when hot. They replaced the fuel pump, and cold start injector. The customer stated that at times the vehicle will crank but not start unless he injects about ... Trouble codes: 22 (System normal at this time).	View
	2001 Toyota Prius 1.5L Stall car will run for 1 to 7 min. , stall then restart , runs fine when it starts . i called a master tech from toy. he said that it could be the main battery . that it must have 200.volts , my modius said that it has a total of 281.15 volts. he also said that the ...	View

Fixes & Summaries for Asian

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1993 Honda Prelude 2.3L low brake after finding the test plug was able to run test and found l rear abs sensor was open and replace it and had a good petal. Thanks for all the help on this one...	9
	1993 Honda Prelude 2.2L no crank Well after alot of hair pulling I finally figured out the problem. I took the fuse box loose and was looking at it the starter cut relay. I pulled the relay out and was probing the connector and found I didn't have ground signal from the clutch switch. Well I ...	12
	1998 Honda CR-V 2.0L AT Fluid Techs convinced me that Honda ATF today is different from DEXRON so I have decided to keep using that product despite the higher price. However, I suspect that in 1998 Honda was using DEXRON. Thanks to everyone who commented especially those who had detailed k...	27
	1998 Honda ACCORD 3.0L pressure solenoid a hi. guys this one is finally fixed most techs recommended to check for main relay staying in the on position , which i had done before my post I did power & ground check at the PCM connectors with voltage drop, and as I said they were ok. after having the car ...	6
	2000 Honda CR-V 2.0L Fues under dash THANKYOU ALL FOR THE HELP, it did turn out to be in the rear harness leading to the license plate light. Thankyou all again	11
	2003 Kia Sorento 3.5L Engine Compression If you define fixed as leaving your shop and never returning then it's fixed. I recieved several replies that stated that in fact that when the motor is run that hot, to the point of shutting off, the rings will cease to seat. Some members suggested that I do ...	15
	2004 Lexus RX 330 3.3L compressor Thank you evereone for help. It ended up being compressor.	11
	2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0L goes into neutral while drivingcould be intermitte I replaced the VSS (revolution) sensor as many suggested. So far no problems have occured since replacement. Thanks to all who responded.	6
	2002 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L fire! fire! thanks for the help. i ended up replacing the canister and exhaust and left it go at that. i got 13 replies, most of them saying the same thing: basicly, fuel vapors + oxygen + sparks = fire. my only hang-up is: how did the sparks (from the pipe rubbing agains...	13
	2004 Toyota 4Runner 4.0L Fuel Filler Thanks for all your help, however i tried everything on this car, from removing the tank to see if are valves are in proper place, to disassembling the filler neck to make sure every hose is breathing, but could not find the problem. cust took it to dealer and...	7
	2005 Toyota Camry 2.4L Crank pulley I have fixed this vehicle as I have replace the bad pulley with an OE Toyota pulley. All the responses either referenced an A/C compressor locking or dragging or a belt slipping causing excess heat damaging pulley. I will admit I used a Dorman pulley for repla...	4
	2008 Toyota YARIS 1.6L Steering HI guys thank you for all your help and taking the time to respond . I put a used Rack and pinion and did a zero point calibration aligned it and it works great. Special Thanks to Kenneth [...] Thank you	3

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