Questions tagged [troubleshooting]
for questions about determining the nature of a problem and finding possible solutions.
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02 4Runner with P0500 code
Looks like this topic has been well covered but what I’m trying to figure out is how it happened. I put a new radiator in the truck and when I started it back up the dash lights came on brake, vsc, ...
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Riding mower overfilled with oil
overfilled with oil and used about 12 times since. stopped running so I drained the oil to proper level and changed spark plug. still wont start.
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2015 nissan sentra- a/c only blows cold at highway speeds
I have a 2015 nissan sentra. When i first got it in 2015 it had one of the best ac systems i had ever had the pleasure of using, like too cold in 105 degree heat on the minimum setting. Then after ...
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Honda CRV 2000 loses power, sputters and putt putts while driving. it doesnt do this at idle
at first I thought maybe water in the tank so I let the gas get low then added gas de icer treatment in and half a tank of gas. it seemed to stop but then started intermittently. it idles ok but now ...
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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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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 low beams not working
The low beams on my 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 are not working. My high beams work in both switch positions. What is the simplest and cheapest way to fix this problem?
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John Deere x738 mower stopped working suddenly
My JD X738 only has 33 hours on it. I was mowing the other day just fine & suddenly the mower part quit & the steering became difficult and stiff. I drove it into the garage to check it out. ...
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Car not starting sometimes
Mazda familia wagon 1998
Sometimes just turning the key, there will only be a click but doesn't start, after a few attempts and pushing the key in hard while turning it can start?
Have had different ...
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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 ...
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Alfa Romeo Mito - various issues and MOT advisories
I have an Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4 Multi-Air (135bhp), the car has been parked up for year.
Fitted a new battery and started it , steering was very heavy so I checked the tyres. The ESP/power steering ...
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2003 Subaru Outback central locking
I was wondering why the central locking on the key(buttons) are so hard to push and there is no response to me pushing the lock/unlock on the key. It happens not all the time but 8/10 so a lot. It ...
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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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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?
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Ford Expedition knocking and repeated spark plug wire failures
Is this the underlying problem or a symptom of something else?
I have a 1999 Ford Expedition that has a knocking and pinging problem. Two different mechanics have narrowed it down to the ignition ...
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Soft brake pedal mystery. Bled thoroughly many times (with a new bench bled master cylinder). No fluid leaks
I own a 2000 hyundai Accent (No ABS). I have brakes that function without the proper sensitivity and just can't firm up like my other Accent (same model)
Sequence of Events
I replaced the front ...
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Airbag light blinking after ignition switch replacement
I am looking for some troubleshooting guidance on a 96 GMC Sierra C1500.
I had to replace the ignition switch and now the airbag light on the dash blinks 7 times and stays on constantly. I checked ...
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Electrical issues with Mazda3 '07
Recently I started experiencing some weird electrical issues with my car:
FM stations settings get lost
My remote key gets unpaired
The engine often shuts down at intersections (when stopping) as if ...
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07 Kia Rio drivers side headlight only works on high beam
I have tested both bulbs on passenger side and high and low work great for both bulbs. High beam works on both sides, no low beam on drivers side. Is there any kind of separate fuse for either side of ...
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How to fix a speed sensor signal problem?
TL;DR - My transmission computer says its output shaft speed sensor reads 0, what is wrong?
I am trying to troubleshoot a problem I am having with the speed sensor on an older automatic transmission, ...
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What causes an engine idle to increase briefly?
I have an 82 Honda 450 Nighthawk motorcycle that I'm rebuilding and I need to tune/balance the carbs. I have them bench-balanced and reset the idle screw on both. Now it runs a lot better, but every ...
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2007 F250 Super duty Powerstroke 6.0 crank no start
Ok I don't know Jack about diesel, but i am learning as I go! It has been running out of fuel when the DTE is at 65-58 miles and its keeps climbing. When i first got the truck a year ago it ran out at ...
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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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How can I tell if a car battery that went completely flat is permanently damaged?
I've had a lot of electrical problems with my car, and a couple of times, the car battery voltage got drained absurdly low (like below 2V) for short periods of time. I gather that fast charging ...
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Camry sensors replaced; light back on
I may not have enough details for anyone to offer help here, but I have to try.
I have a 2006 Camry LE (4 cyl.) which got a new (factory) catalytic converter in early September, the one mounted on ...
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2008 Sebring Convertible fuel tank won't take fuel
My wife's car is a 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible.
The problem is that it won't accept more than 3/4 tank of fuel.
I took it to a local mechanic and was told it had to have a new fuel tank at a ...
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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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Error stabilisation control (ESC) and Error start stop
I have just had my front lower wishbones changed,two new tyres, and whilst driving today these error messages came up.
Error - stabilisation control (ESC)
Error - start-stop.
What can I do as I ...
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Citroën C2 tailgate doesn't latch unless I push really hard
There are two latches on the tailgate of my Citroën C2 - the right-hand one latches fine, so the boot can close and lock, but the left-hand one doesn't, making it insecure. I've found that it will ...
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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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Lexus CT200h "stuck" in neutral after accident
I bought 2018 Lexus CT200h with slightly damaged front and it won't shift into Drive or Parking. After I push Start button it shows me that the car is in Neutral. Trying to put it into Drive or ...
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Troubleshooting Crackling Tweeters in a 2010 Infiniti G37x
I recently got a used 2010 Infiniti G37x with the Bose sound system and noticed that the tweeters have a slight crackling sound when playing most songs. I assumed they were blown so I replaced both ...
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‘93 Yamaha SR125 Starting Issues
So I recently acquired a ‘93 Yamaha sr125. It passed its MOT in 2017 and was running for a while but has now been sat for over a year.
I’ve replaced the battery, stripped and cleaned the carb.
I ...
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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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Will a stereo short render my bfcm fried?
I recently installed a aftermarket stereo into my2000 malibu and somewhere along the line it shorted and blew a couple fuses. The radio fuseand the interior fuse which was also the bfcm fuse, i ...
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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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2012 Hyundai Sonata fails inspection due to drive cycle
My 2012 Hyundai Sonata has failured inspection 2017 and 2019. Both times it was the computer saying it needed to run through a drive cycle. I’ve tried myself to do it but after multiple visits to the ...
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Does Rain-ex damage wipers?
I've had a set of Bosch flexible wiper blades on my car for a little over a year now, and they've always worked great. Recently, I washed my car, wiped down the blades, and applied Rain-ex to the ...
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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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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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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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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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Is there a good crash course website or book for auto repair for beginner who's just getting into auto repair?
I'm wondering if there's a good crash course website or book for auto repair for beginner who's just getting into auto repair?
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Truck won't start when sitting for 8+ hours in cold, but will with gas pedal
I've had this problem on my truck (1996 Chevy S10) for about two years and it's steadily gotten worse. Whenever I leave the car sitting for over eight hours in a "cold" environment (the truck is ...
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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
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Trouble Starting Scooter after Replacing Carbeurator
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Recently my scooter was having trouble getting up to full speed and was jerking slightly, but only when I gave it a lot of gas or going above around 35 miles an hour. After some research, ...
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car will not turn over when key turned
I have a 2005 Opel Corsa 1.2 petrol. The car will not turn over when key turned. The dash lights are not on,( headlights, radio, c/locking are working) wipers not working when ignition on. The battery ...
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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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