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1996 Acura TL 3.2L Blower Motor, A/C Compressor VIN: JH4UA3655T
Hello. This acura came in because of a bad radiator. After replacing the radiator and test driving, i noticed that the temperature was creeping up. Upon return to the shop i found that one radiator fan was not working. Found and replaced bad relay. After repla...
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2008 Honda Civic EX 1.8L Ac Compressor VIN: 1HGFA16868
No compressor engagement due to no ground coming from ECM to ac relay. If relay grounded comressor comes on. At this point of time freon evacuated and reinstalled with proper amount no leaks and switches which include thermo compressor sensor and highside prea...
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2011 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 3.8L Mechanical VIN: KMHGC4DE1B
This is an new client to my shop. This car has been to 2 other shops and given two different fix quotes. When it starts up cold, (after 3-4 hours) it makes a knocking noise like you just changed the oil for about 3-5 seconds. The rest of the time it sounds GRE...
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2004 Nissan Murano SL 3.5L engine VIN: JN8AZ08W34
Hello group,once again I need your help /idea on this 2004 Nissan Murano.Three weeks ago I replaced the primary chain,2 secondary chain,3 tensioners ,1 guide and the right side cam phaser due to noise when started in the morning.It rans ran quite and smooth fo...
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1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L Cooling Systems VIN: 4S3BG6855V
This is my personal buggy, and I do like it. High miles, but little rust, newish tires and brand new engine back exhaust to mention that I've some money in the thing. Sooo, last time I never found a smoking gun, but it has been fine for 2 years until this week...
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1982 Toyota Pickup DLX 2.4L choke has no 12 volt VIN: JT4RN44D2C
choke has no 12 volts cant find the choke relay, alldata says its behind right kick panel buts its not. also switched out the old choke and replaced it with a used one cause old one was not closing when it was cold. the used one i installed does but still had ...
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2006 Hyundai Tucson GLS 2.7L A/C compressor VIN: KM8JN72D06
Thanks to everyone who responded. The engine was overheating. The thermostat was bad. Replaced thermostat and problem was fixed.
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2009 Kia Optima EX 2.4L power outlet/lighter VIN: KNAGE22829
Thanks to many for your quick and helpful replies. The problem was caused by my wife's Verizon charger that didn't properly fit in the front lighter socket. It bent the ground contacts in the housing body causing a short (very hard to see in the socket from ab...
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2013 Scion tC 2.5L compressor VIN: JTKJF5C79D
Great help on this vehicle, thanks! I did find in alldata a section on pin testing at a/c amp. With what I learned I believe the compressor is bad, and the system needs TLC. Waiting for the bodyshop this car came from to authorize repairs.
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2004 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.5L Misfire VIN: JF1GG68564
Dan hit the nail on the head.3 of the 4 valve guides on bank 2 where pulling out of the head.Machine shop missed this and I didn't catch it.Pulled head and sent it back to the machine shop to be fixed.Reinstalled and car no longer stumbles or misfires.Thank yo... Trouble codes: P0304.
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