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2006 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HJYK16536
will set a code p2279 even in the bay. the fuel trims are -13 to -24 short term and the long trim jumps from -11-15% when the engine is revved to 3000 rpm the trims get much better are still not right. we have smoked it and also found where some have replaced ... Trouble codes: P2279 (intake air system leak)
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2004 Isuzu FRR 7.8L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JALF5C1384
I was called in to look at this truck from another shop. The problem is an intermittent engine stop condition. It will run fine for awhile then just shut off like you turned the key off. After it shuts off it might start right up, or not start at all for a lon...
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2006 Isuzu NQR 5.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: JALE5J1667
Hey everyone, customer brought in this deisel which is the only deisel in his fleet. We are not deisel mechanics but said we would look at it for him. Brought in truck with mil on and a po404 egr problem.We have absolutely no repair info for any deisels let al...
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1999 Lexus ES300 3.0L Engine VIN: JT8BFZ8GZX
Good afternoon people, I hope this will be a simple cut and dry answer. I have in the shop a nice 1999 lexus es 300.with a 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTI engine that has thrown a rod. I also have a nice running 3.0 1MZ-FE (NON-VVTI) ENGINE OUT OF A 1997 ES 300. Question.....
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2004 Mazda 6 i 2.3L Smoke from tail pipe VIN: 1YVFP80D24
customer stated that in early Oct started engine and noticed excessive amount ofsmke from tail pipes. Then for the last few weeks car has been cranking longer starting slower, then a wall of smoke. I did not notice a cranking issue but did notice a wall of blu...
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1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4E3CT64U3L
Tested sensor and replaced pwer should be 4.5 volts but is reading 9 volts,sensor is good any way there could be another component shorted and volatage is being sent to cts,any help would be great thanks. Trouble codes: 21 (Cts)
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2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 3.0L abs VIN: JA4MT31H7Y
Hey guys! i have a 2000 monter0 sport with antilock light illuminated. Attempted to retrieve codes but i cannot communicate with any modules. Scantool will power up but no communication. I can manually retrieve codes by grounding pin 1 at dlc but id really lik...
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2000 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L Stall
i have a 2000 nissan maxima 3.0L that starts and runs for about 5 seconds and dies. if you press the gas pedal while its running it stalls immediately as if its starving for gas. its difficult to check fuel pressure but if you spray carb cleaner in the intake ...
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2002 Nissan Frontier SE 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N6ED29Y92
Hello fellow techz, i need some help from nissan tech . Came in for engine light on and found codes for all o2s check for vacume leak and smoke test the car and found none replace all sensors and by customr requist replace mass air flow as well . Car went out ... Trouble codes: P0132, P0152, P0158
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2005 Nissan Quest 3.5L No Start VIN: 5N1BV28U95
Hi, this is my first time asking for help on this forum. I am fixing this car for another shop. The van was first brought to me after another shop could not diagnose the problem. They replaced the computer and had it programed by nissan. The problem was, one i...
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2001 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.4L No Start VIN: 5TENL42N51
Hey guys, I need your help. Costumer's complaint is that he will drive the truck for about five minutes, go inside the store for about 15 minutes then try to start the engine but it will not start. The engine cranks but no start. It did it for me twice in the ...
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Fixes & Summaries for Asian
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1998 Honda Accord EX 2.3L drivers side axel seal VIN: 1HGCG5650W
Well all, The seal I installed was still holding but the other side is leaking and as you all suggested the carrier bearings are loose as a goose. Looks like a trans rebuild. Thanks for the help and behave. Dan
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2000 Lexus IS200 2.0L Cuts out VIN: JTDBS18280
Thanks for the replies. The fault is the ECM - we have had it tested & it is a processor fault. The igniters send a signal back to the ECM to show they are firing thats on the IGF wire, if there is no signal received the ECM shuts down injection after 5 secs... Trouble codes: P1300 (Igniter), P1305 (Igniter), P1310 (Igniter), P1315 (Igniter), P1320 (Igniter), P1325 (Igniter).
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2004 Mazda MPV ES 3.0L All shifts VIN: JM3LW28J24
Replaced faulty transmission range switch. Test drove extensively, found that the fluid level was slightly overfull when hot, removed fluid to get to proper level. Shifts pretty good now, 2-3 and 4-5 still a little harsh, 2-3 is a bit earlier than it should be...
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2005 Mazda 6 i 2.3L transmission VIN: 1YVHP84C25
I didnt do any repairs to fix the trans problem, but after we changed the battery the problem was no longer there. test drove for many miles and codes or problem never returned.
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2006 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Vent VIN: JM1BK12F26
Apparantly this car fixed itself. Customer called to cancel his appt. this morning and said he was able to put gas in it after leaving the gas cap off overnight. I think that Bob may be on to something w/ mention of the can.purge valve. Probably will happen ag...
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2007 Toyota Prius 1.5L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDKB20U57
First of all I would like to thank you all for your input. Special thanks to Carolyn from California for taking the time out of her day to talk to me on the phone and send me factory wiring diagrams. After making repeated attempts at starting the vehicle we fi... Trouble codes: C1259, C1310, P0A0F.
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