Questions tagged [troubleshooting]
for questions about determining the nature of a problem and finding possible solutions.
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2007 Dodge 2500 dying at low speeds / TBI codes
Getting PO122 code - replaced throttle body assembly 3 months ago, so don't believe it is that. Saw something that accelerator pedal could be part of problem, and was able to capture this graph using ...
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1984 Hilux won't crank
My 30 year old Hilux won't turn over, all I get electronically is the horn and battery light. I've checked the fuses and hooked up a jump stater. No noise what so ever. Hasn't been started for a few ...
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What is needed for my car radio to work correctly?
My 2019 kia optima fe had a system put in but then when connected to battery it said, battery being discharged due to external device, my battery got discharged all the way one day.
What is needed to ...
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How can I troubleshoot a dead tachometer in a 1998 Toyota Carolla?
My daughter bought a 1998 Carolla with a manual transmission. All the gauges work fine except the tachometer. I used a BlueDriver to get the ODB2 data and it shows the RPMs in live mode (I'm guessing ...
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Rear wheel won’t do a full rotation before locking
I have 1979 cb750k. This is a project and I haven’t started it yet. I picked it up rolled it around a bit then went to wash it. After washing it the rear wheel has become locked at a certain point and ...
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Some circuits are only getting 1.2 V
Some fuses are only getting 1.2 V and not 12-ish. Consequently the systems they power do not work.
Based on below description, what is a likely cause?
What should I check next?
Vehicle: 2006 Terex HR1....
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Picasso intermittently won't lock with fob or manually
I've had my 2014 Picasso for half a year now. Twice in the last week, I've had an issue where the car will not lock. I have checked all of the doors but they are closed. There is no indication of an ...
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2006 Honda Accord - sometimes starts, sometimes doesn't
For the last 2 months, my 2006 Honda Accord I4 Automatic has had trouble starting up, no matter hot or cold starts.
About 25% of the time, it works perfectly - fast cranks and fires up right way.
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Can lack of brake fluid cause wheel leakage
My tuk tuk has wheelleakage this is after fluid reservoir become empty and becomes hot in the wheel
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2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil leak
I noticed my wife’s jeep leaking oil and was wondering what the problem is. It is a very slow leak. But here is where I think it’s coming from. Can anyone tell me if it makes sense for an oil leak ...
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Slight metallic ringing noise when clutch pedal is our, goes away when clutch is depressed
I have a 2013 Mini Cooper non-S (R56) with manual transmission. I’m hearing a new noise, and I’m trying to diagnose what it is. The noise is faint but noticeable, but hard to get on video. It’s a ...
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Hyundai Sonata died and won't restart after accelerator floored in park
My friend's 2015 Hyundai Sonata (2.4 GDI engine) was idling in the parking lot, and the (student) driver accidentally floored the accelerator (while the vehicle was in park).
Shortly thereafter (...
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i have a 2002 e-320 the abs light and bas/esp light came on, it caused reduced power and when i shut it off, it will not crank. any ideas
the abs light and bas/esp. light came on while driving had reduced power when running I shut it off and now no start and no crank. any ideas please?
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Soft brake pedal goes to floor after changing brakes and rotor
I had someone change my brake pads and rotor. However now that they have I have no working brakes. I hear weird noise from car brakes. The brake light is on. We have filled brake fluid (since it was ...
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Sudden increase in city fuel consumption while highway consumption normal?
What could cause an increase in city fuel consumption while highway fuel consumption is pretty normal (~10 L/100km)?
The vehicle is a 2009 Toyota Venza V6 AWD ~160k km
The total (city + highway, ...
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Volvo XC40 T5. 2018 immobilizer troubleshooting
With all the 3 keys it's not possible to start the engine. Batteries on the keys were replaced and it works well to open and closed the doors. The only way to start the car is now to place the key in ...
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Seat Mii: intermittent, now permanent electric power steering fault
One year ago I bought a used Seat Mii. From time to time I had problems with the (electromechanical, not hydraulic) power steering: it would stop working and its red light would come up. Turning off ...
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How can I reset the sliding doors without disconnecting the battery
My 2017 Honda Odyssey driver side sliding door will not open or close via the power buttons. I’ve done some online research to attempt to diagnose the issue, and something I’ve seen a few times is the ...
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Lifting Support Under Panel BMW
My mom just drove above something and this piece fell of of the car (BMW series 3 touring). Can we drive without it for a moment? Or is this a really important piece?
This is the info on the piece:
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Why would a car have a burning smell, but only when going uphill?
My girlfriend has a 2008 Mazda 3 which has developed a strange burning smell. It only does this when going up steep hills (8% grade or so) for more than a mile or two. The smell seems to be the ...
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Hot start issues
I bought a second-hand 2005 Nissan Almera 1.5 just under 6 months ago, and apart from an early issue with the catalytic converter, seemed to be running okay.
However, a month or so ago, I was out ...
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Park/marker lamps won't turn off
A few days ago, my Starcraft Allstar minibus, built on a 2012 Ford E-350 cutaway, started having a problem that the park/marker lamps never turn off. I was originally informed of the issue by another ...
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No sound when turning ignition unless wait 30min
I have Toyota Solara 2005. Today when I turn on ignition, no sound. No cranking noise.
But after like 30min, I can turn it on and engine started. I drove home and tried to turn again, dead. No sound.
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Troubleshooting Nissan Maxima Headlights
The headlights on my 2006 Nissan Maxima have been acting strange lately. I’ve found that when I turn on the headlights, only the fog lights will turn on. When I turn on the blinker though, the ...
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Airbag light is on after taking seats out
I am looking for troubleshooting help on my 2011 Suzuki kizashi, I bought it recently and wanted to detail it, so I instinctively removed the seats and started cleaning. Unfortunately I was in aware I ...
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Saab 9-5 (2006) engine lamp on - a loose hose found under the hood
When I start the engine of a Saab 9-5 (2006), the engine lamp is always on.
I am not sure but I found two loose hoses. One of them I connected as shown in the image below.
Could someone confirm that ...
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2008 pt Cruiser Mil Off Spark Ignition
08 PT Cruiser mil Off Spark Ignition plus p0700 & p0562. The battery & alternator are fine and starter good. I changed the timing belt and afterwords my car would not start. So I got a newer ...
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Can anyone offer advice on MUTILPLE codes all seeming to deal with my transmission
2001 Ford Taurus Wagon with 124K miles Duratec engine
Drive car yesterday and everything seemed fine. Came home and parked it like always.
Today the car runs but both the check engine light and the ...
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Moto Guzzi V85tt -- Immobilizer antenna short circuit error B0005 after light install
I recently added some auxiliary lights to my V85tt motorcycle. I used Cyclops lights with a Skene controller to tie them into the high beams. They are sold as a pair.
I believe everything was ...
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No power steering and coolant explosion
2008 Subaru WRX (Turbo)
I was pulling in to my parking spot and lost power steering looked at gauges and coolant temp was hot then white smoke/vapour from under the hood. Turn car off, pop hood and ...
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My 2004 Mazda 3 passenger window receives a signal to go down but not up. Could I get a little help?
So my 2004 Mazda 3 has an issue with the passenger side window not rolling up. I’ve narrowed it down to an electrical issue on the passenger side motor plug with a current tester. Every other ...
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Wheel slippage when accelerating from stop
I drive a 2018 Ford Fusion Energi. I've noticed that occasionally when accelerating from stop, my wheels slip a little. My tires don't have a lot of wear on them, so I don't think it's a traction ...
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Rod knock on first startup in months
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 150,000 miles, manual 5speed, no check engine lights.
This car has been sitting for about a month or two and when I tried to start it, it wouldn’t start so I eventually tracked ...
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Distinguishing bad alternator diode from short
Is there a good way without disassembly to distinguish between an alternator with a bad diode and a high resistance short in the alternator (between the output and housing) caused by moisture/...
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I have a 1999 Suzuki marauder and need codes
How do I pull service codes from my 1999 Suzuki marauder v800?
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2019 QX50 CVT: Sudden drop in MPG + change in engine noise -- no codes
I'm seeing a sudden, significant (>40%) drop in MPG from my 2019 QX50 (FWD, CVT). I do a fairly regular long drive from SF to Sacramento, and highway MPG for these trips has always been ~31-33MPG; ...
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Nissan Rogue 2010 AWD clicking noise when turning
Have a high-mileage 2010 Rogue AWD that makes a clicking noise from the rear when rounding corners.
I suspect it was because it was improperly towed.
My web searches have led me to believe that it's ...
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Idle speed on Ford KN Laser 1999 Auto switches between 1500 and 900 RPM
Ever since I've had my 99 Ford KN Laser Auto, I've been plagued with idling issues. When I first got it, it was barely idling at about 500 RPM. I've replaced the plugs, TPS and crank sensor after it ...
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Brakes slowly locking up while driving
Hello everyone I have a 2001 Honda Civic dx that I just bought as a commuting vehicle to replace my wrangler. The only problem with it is that the brakes slowly lock as you drive it. I was told it was ...
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What may cause issues across multiple systems?
I have a 2003 Ford Taurus SES, and I am experiencing issues across multiple systems. I believe that the problem may be with the electrical systems, but fuses, battery, and alternator are all good. It ...
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2009 Subaru Legacy Poor acceleration with no DTC codes
2009 Subaru Legacy
EJ253 Non Turbo
4EAT transmission
The car seems to be in LimpHomeMode although I don't know how to verify that. Very poor acceleration with some hesitation when in drive. The ...
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2005 Nissan Altima 4cyl 2.5l Overheating
2005 Nissan Altima 2.5l replaced leaking radiator, thermostat, hoses and clamps car is still running hot, any suggestions? Just bought the car! I'm towing it to the Nissan Dealership tomorrow for ...
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Troubleshooting of Battery vs Alternator
it's been a while! Hope everyone is well.
This might be kind of a dumb question but here we go:
My car's battery light turned on a few days ago, then suddenly went off one day when I rode the car to a ...
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Mazda 6 V6 auto rough misfiring – fuel flow problem?
2007 Mazda 6 3.0L V6 automatic with ~80k miles:
Runs "rough," especially while stopped in drive – feels like what I imagine an occasional cylinder misfire would feel like, producing a sort ...
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What does the 'battery' light on the dashboard actually mean?
I know that when the battery symbol lights up on the dashboard it indicates a problem with the electrical system, which is commonly either an ageing battery or a broken alternator, but for the ...
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How do I diagnose heater problems on a 1997 Chevy Suburban?
I've got a 1997 Suburban and would love a complete list of items to troubleshoot a heater that doesn't work.
What I've checked/done so far:
blower motor is OK
can switch from defrost/feet/face
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Why does my Honda Passport allow starting in drive?
I have a 2000 Honda Passport with an automatic transmission, it doesn't catch gears but once in a blue moon it will drop into gear. It will slowly move and finally catch if I force rev it which is ...
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2007 Dodge Caliber Won't Start, Cranking Sounds Odd
We've got a 2007 Dodge Caliber that suddenly won't turn over. I thought it was the battery, measured the voltage with a multimeter at 11.7v and replaced it but the problem persists. It doesn't seem to ...
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Remote Start not starting the car
This is a long shot but hopefully i can get some help from you guys!!
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Took my car to the dealership for a safety recall service and now the remote starter wont work properly. I brought the ...
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Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI 2010 Ambient turbo not boosting
I got a Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI 2010 Ambient I just had the turbo repaired I've had turbo checked and its fine but it still won't boost we've checked everything from valves to EGR to MAF everything is fine ...
