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| p2181 volkswagen 09/03/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum [Engine: 12 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L] -If you got a fault code and check engine light on, fault code p2181 Malfunction in cooling system. please take a snap shot of the frezee-frame data. also record the g62 and g83 temp sensors (temp sensor ar the water pumo... | ||
| short finder 08/01/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum In one of the forums someone mentioned the kind of short finder with a circuit breaker and a compass like pointer that reacts to the current in the wire you are tracing. I got one of those a long time ago and hardly ever used it. The thing I found is it a... | ||
| starter 07/22/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum [Electrical: 15 Honda Accord Sport 2.4L] this starter r&r sucks. i am old and it hurts. so i pull axle for more room. makes that upside down wiring easier. i also tape the upper long starter bolt in place to the starter body.. break off crank wire conne... | ||
| Alternator problems 06/25/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum We had a Mahindra 4530 diesel tractor in and the customer replaced the alternator, it didn't last very long-week or less, looked like a Lucas about 45 amp... So we got an alternator from my alternator/starter supplier- aftermarket new, well not much luck ... | ||
| stab links 06/20/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum if replacement links do not have flats on base, grind them in. easier install . visegrip then can grab base. fyi. |
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