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2002 Honda Accord Value Package 2.3L running lights VIN: 772A081393
signal lights ,headlights,brake lights all work but running lights dont work.put a combination light switch on it sill same problem.when i turn running lights on the red/yellow wire out of switch it grounds,wireing diagram shows it going to atail light relay,a...
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1998 Hyundai Sonata GL 2.0L Monitors VIN: KMHCF24FXT
Hey fellow techs, i have a 98 sonata that wont reset emission monitors: cataylst, evap, o2 sensor, o2 heater, egr. Vehicle came from another shop, they did a tune-up for the repair, did not fix and still runs bad at idle. Replaced iac motor for the code. Vehic... Trouble codes: P0505 (Idle control)
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2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L Hesitation, Flat spot VIN: KMHDN46D04
Hello Hyundai Techs, We have a 2004 Elantra which hesitates on slight acceleration at slow speeds. I guess you can call it a "flat spot". The vehicle will suddenly accelerate as the throttle is applied. While scoping the MAF the signal went low as the symptom ... Trouble codes: P0102, P0113
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2004 Isuzu NPR 6.0L MIL Lamp on, no communication VIN: 4KLB41U24J
All fuses have been tested and ok,tested the datalink wires from the obd2 connector to the pcm test ok.Tested grounds ok.Tried another pcm still unable to communicate
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2001 Kia Sportage EX 2.0L keyway for crankshaft VIN: KNDJA72361
Hello all and thanks for reading this post. first off this kia was brought to me in dec of 09 for a code p1115 the hold light on the dash was flashing i couldnt trce the issue down so i sent the car to kia dealership. when i got the car back it ran good until ...
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2000 Lexus RX300 3.0L door locks, blower motor VIN: JT6HF10UXY
Need help on this one. Have a 00 rx300 that lost a few electrical items at the same time. Door locks stopped working then blower motor and led display is not showing any a/c funtions on the display. There was no electrical issues with the car, and it was not j...
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2006 Lexus IS250 2.5L starting/ long crankbat VIN: JYHBK26256
replaced battery three days ago and vehicle came back on tow truck claiming it stalled while driving. all i got is a long crank and after second crank attempt vehicle starts and runs fine. am i supposed to initialize some system other than power windows. or do...
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2007 Lexus SC430 4.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JTHFN45Y67
Hello Lexus Technicians, I have this vehicle driving me nuts!! the vehicle will cranks and start just fine, but after 3 seconds the fuel pump losses the power supply from the relay, its happens very intermittently, sometimes its fine for a week then acts up fo...
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2001 Nissan Primera 2500CC Excessive Emissions VIN: WRP12-0003
HI Guys, Nissan QR25 engine This car is from the Japanese domestic market & it found its way to Barbados. The initial problem with the car, was it was running with a rich mixture, & it would idle & then shut down after about 15mins. This car has two fuel pu...
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2002 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L No Start VIN: 3N1CB51D82
This sentra came in on the hook, crank no start, it has no spark, injector pulse, or fuel pressure, as well as no codes. After looking in the knowledge base, i checked the white and blue wire that goes under the battery tray, it is fine and has battery voltage...
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1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality VIN: JTVN39W4L8
I am an instructor at a high school and this truck belongs to one of my students. The truck broke the timing belt while driving and was towed in. We relaced the timing belt and upper idler pulley, while doing this the upper plenum was removed. I need a vacuum ...
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1996 Toyota Camry XLE 2.2L No Start
we have a 96'camry that starts up fine 2 or 3 times and then won't start at all. code 1300 appears everytime the no-start happens. the shop has replaced the ignitor,coil and computer and the problem is still there. the wires to and from the computer and the co... Trouble codes: 1300 (ignitor circuit malfunction)
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1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L cooling fans VIN: JT3HP10V8V
Thanks to everyone in advance. I have a problem that is getting worse the more I fix. The first problem was the fans would not come on. Replace rad. temp. sensor then the fan would come on. Next was the fans would not operate with the A/C replaced the fan rela...
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2005 Toyota RAV4 2.4L No Start VIN: JTEHD20V65
hi everyone,the car died,then restarted two times then lost power and died going down the road,and was towed to the shop.i could't hear the fuel pump while cranking so i sprayed some carb cleaner in the air box and it fired right up and ran as long as i spraye... Trouble codes: N0NE
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2003 Honda Civic DX 1.7L no ac compressor VIN: 2HGES16463
Thanks to all, thermo sensor was the problem as some of you guys states. Note: even if I disconnected the compressor hose to get access it was a #@$%^ of a job to properly connect the compressor clutch to the new switch. Next time I will remove the alternator....
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1998 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: KMHWF2552Y
Hello As most of you replied to replace the CRK sensor, I did along with the timing belt. The car seems to be fine, but the true test is if it works for the customer the next couple of weeks. Thanks for all of the great replies. Jeff
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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: KM8SC83D21
Thank you everyone that helped me out by telling me to change the temp sensor. that was the problem. It was telling me the corect temp on the gauge but was sending the wrong signal to the ecu. The car left last night and I will give the customer a call later t... Trouble codes: P0118, P0002, P0711.
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1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L rear seals VIN: 4S2CK58W6X
Thank you most to Mark and Mike for the info. I found a bearing set from Car Quest world pack line. Came with the bearings, seals, and retainers. Fit like a glove. I removed the wheels, drums and shoes. Unhooked the line off the wheel cylinder and unclipp...
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1994 Lexus GS300 3.0L Excessive Emissions, lean VIN: JT8JS47E1R
Well technically I didnt fix it but here is the so called repair. after everything was all said and done we had tried everything. even used a known good maf and a known good fuel pump. fuel pressure was good and volume was borderline so a pump was swaped for t...
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1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.0L Crankshaft VIN: JA3XD64B0M
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE IDEAS, AND WELL SHANE GOT ME CHECKING THE FLEX PLATE FOR CRACKS IS WHERE I FOUND THE TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS LOOSE TIGHTEN BOLTS NOISE IS GONE. THANKS IATN
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1987 Nissan D21 2.4L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JN6ND115XH
Had forgotten to mention in the post that disconnecting EGR did not change the symptoms. We had monitored primary ignition and distributor sensor outputs on the road and everything looked good with no dropouts and spark was more than sufficient to the plugs. O...
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1994 Toyota Camry 3.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JT2GK12E8R
Thanks for all of the help and advise. I did replace the crank and coolant sensors on this car and it had no effect. What I found was the ground at the back of the intake was loose and it had 3 wires that were for computer grounds. What had happened was someon...
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2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L compressor VIN: 5TBBV54117
PHILIP FROM MARYLAND , THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT. wHAT I FOUND WAS CORRECT - EXCEPT IT WAS CONFUSING THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WOULD BLOW WHEN GROUNDING THE PINK PIN 20 WIRE ON THE A/C AMPLIFIER. I WENT IN AGAIN, CHECK FOR A GROUND AT THE RELAY FROM THE ORIGINAL...
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