Questions tagged [troubleshooting]
for questions about determining the nature of a problem and finding possible solutions.
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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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Citroen C3 - Passenger Doors Fail to Open
I have a Citroen C3 and all passenger doors will not open.
I have reset the immobolizer, pressed the lock buttons inside the car including child locks button, replaced the driver door central locking ...
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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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Car Stalls When Coming To Stop
A Little Information About Car:
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Daewoo Joy (local name in Pakistan), Matiz (name in other markets) 1.0 ltr
Year: 2008
KM: 112500
Transmission: Manual
I have a strange, but ...
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1998 Maxima keeps revving
When we hit about 25 MPH or more the car revs then stops, revs then stops, revs then stops. ND it only does this when we hit the gas not while at idle. Just replaced the air flow sensor and 2 others ...
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2011 Nissan Titan runs poorly when outside temperature goes up
My thermostat gasket failed and the engine overheated to the point of knocking and dying. I replaced the thermostat and it ran normally, however when the outside temperature goes over 90º F it starts ...
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Electrical issue Ford Flex
Walked by my parked 2009 Flex in driveway. The radio was playing!! I unlocked it, lo and behold, all the dashboard lights are flickering on and off, I can move the shifter, the bell is dinging like ...
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Diesel car struggles to start when cold
Recently had the timing belt, water pump, all valves and rocker arms, fuel filter, oil filter, air filter changed on my 2006 Audi A3 8P 2.0 TDI 140.
I've had it back for two days now and it struggles ...
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1991 BMW E30 - knocking when put into 1st
I knew I had a minor vacuum leak, but it got worse all of sudden while at a stoplight.
In trying to get through to the next block, the engine started to knock. (My guess is preignition thanks to the ...
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Intermittent battery light on 2005 Accord
I have a 2005 Accord LX 2.4L w/ 101k miles and a few weeks ago, the battery light came on. The battery was changed last year. After checking everything, I concluded that it was a bad alternator, so I ...
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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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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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4 cycle weed eater problem
Hi I am based in the UK and have a ryobi rbc430sbs which has not been used through winter. I have new fuel and it will only start on full choke. Once running I can move choke to mid position then run ...
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2002 Chevrolet headlights problem
I installed HID headlights a while back, but I'm not sure if it's part of the problem. The low beams in my 2002 Chevrolet do not turn on correctly. Here's what's happening...
On the Low Beam setting:
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Window & door lock not working on Golf Extra
The window & door locks are not working on my Golf Extra Drivers side rear door. I suspect a broken common, possibly earth ground.
Any pointers regarding troubleshooting my issue would be ...
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Ignition causing problems with Electrics?? Ford Focus 06
Really hoping someone can help as taken to a mechanics and they keep charging me $$ although they cant find the fault!
My computer system in 2006 Ford Focus doesn't work sometimes ( usually at the ...
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Citroen Xsara - Worked this morning, now won't start
I drove my Xsara early this morning, got back in 2-3 hours later and NOTHING!!
Dash lights, headlights, etc. are fine – so battery has power.
What could be the issue to happen so suddenly and are ...
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97 Ford Ranger occasionally won't start
It just recently began not starting every once in a while. Not a click, nothing. If I turn the key backwards the radio comes on and I can turn the lights on. Then after a few tries it starts up and ...
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2004 Isuzu Ascender Sputtering and Possibly Misfiring
Needed to get a smog check so I went to Auto Zone to find out why the check engine light was on. The code indicated that the MAP sensor needed to be replaced. So I replaced it and reset the computer ...
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Vaxhall Astra H 1.9 150PS it stops in the middle of the road by pressing the gas pedal
I have an Astra H 1.9 150ps.
During driving when I press the gas pedal to increase the speed of vehicle it stops in the middle of the road, my auto shuts down.
This problem is present just when I ...
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How to diagnose a Cruise Control system (Subaru Forester 2002)
The Cruise Control on my 2002 Forester S stopped working recently. For some time I had problems engaging the CC altogether, requiring multiple clicks on the activation push-button. Then it stopped ...
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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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Remote Start not starting the car
This is a long shot but hopefully i can get some help from you guys!!
Context:
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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Brake clicking sound in Infiniti Q50S
I have a 2016 Infiniti Q50S and since almost a year upon braking I hear and feel something clicking inside the brakes.
The Infiniti guys have attempted to diagnose the problem but have never been ...
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Sputtering when eccelerating from a stop
I have 98 Volvo V70 awd I have been experiencing sputtering, when I accelerate from a stop, and sometimes as I slow down. I changed the Mass Flow sensor, added fuel injector cleaner, and car seem to ...
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero stalls at decreased speed
I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero that has been stalling and sometimes dying at decreased speeds or when coming to a stop. I can be coming off a ramp on the interstate, coming up to a stop sign, or ...
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My 2008 Honda Accord, dies once parked. (3 times)
My girlfriends vehicle has recently been giving me trouble. I regularly maintenance the vehicle. We've had it for 4 years. Been very great.
Three times after we/she drives her car, nothing seemingly ...
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Clunk sounds in rear when A/C engaged - 2006 Subaru Impreza
First off, I don't have much experience with cars. I've googled the issue and have come up empty.
I've got a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wagon with 170,000 miles. In the last month, a clunk has been ...
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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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Impala rumbles upon cylinder deactivation
My 2008 Chevy Impala makes a rumble sound or vibration when going from 6-cylinder mode to 3-cylinder mode, with or without slight acceleration.
It sounds fine when it goes back into 6-cylinder mode. ...
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Comer TAG 60 gokart engine. How to troubleshoot ignition system
Does anyone know the voltage expected from the stator at a the rotations per minute given by the stater motor?
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91 Jeep YJ - Intermittent Loss of Power in Gear
The other morning, I pulled out of the house in first gear just fine. Switched to 2nd successfully, started accelerating as it should, then it suddenly lost engine power - no acceleration, no revving, ...
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Hyundai Sonata EF (2002 - 2005) - P0335 CKPS Malfunction
Vehicle will not start. I have replaced the CKPS sensor with a used one, but it still brings back the code P0335. before I shell out cash for a brand new sensor. Am I on the right path?
Here are my ...
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Nissan Skyline 350GT 2007 shudder on acceleration
Looking for help to troubleshoot this issue please on a 2007 350GT Skyline with the VQ35HR engine imported from Japan.
The car shudders hard once after the accelerator is pressed. We don't seem to ...
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Cooling fans only work normally with cabin fans on
2003 civic EX 1.7L automatic
Hello, I am trying to help my friend with a really weird cooling fan issue. The cooling fans were not coming on and while sitting in traffic the car would overheat. ...
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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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KIA Rio 2015 locked on the 3d gear
This is a KIA Rio 2015 with an automatic transmission . when the lever is on the D position it shifts to the 3d gear directly ( doesn't move until I let the brakes ). using the scanner it showed two ...
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2007 Mercury Mariner - Car is shaking and whining.
Today my car starting shaking and whining very badly, but only when I'm stopped and the car is in drive. If I put it in park or neutral the vibration stops. The shaking stops as soon as I start to ...
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Replaced bad camshaft sensor on '97 Ranger, still won't start
I had an error code on my '97 Ranger that said it needed a new camshaft position sensor, but since the truck still ran fine I put off replacing it. One night I tried to start it, and it fired up for ...
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Troubleshooting Smoking Diesel (2002 VW ALH TDI)
Our 2002 TDI has started surging at idle – especially in gear after a cold start, it seems to get better as the car warms up – and smoking (mostly HB's, vile habit). This has been going on for about a ...
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2002 Pontiac Sunfire
I hope someone can give me some insight on what is going on with my car. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire two door.
Over time I have heard a very very faint ticking sound which never really concerned me car ran ...
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Tmec 50QT-2 scooter wont start
I have a Tmech 50QT-2 scooter (Chinese type). The scooter revs when using the electronic start button and or the kick start but it will not actually start. just bought a new battery for it and the ...
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Auto transmission just stopped working while I was driving
While I was driving, my cars automatic transmission suddenly would not work in drive or reverse but the motor was still running.
Does someone know what the problem could be?
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Car Jerks Early Morning
I have a 1994 Volvo 440 2.0i Manual.
I noticed lately that when I start the car in the morning sometimes the engine runs normally but the moment I engage the gear to move, the car begins to jerk. ...
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Are the cabin fuse-box relays misplaced in my Renault Kangoo?
I have a Renault Kangoo 2009. 1.6 liter petrol, automatic. The cabin blower motor has stopped working. The fuses seems ok, but a relay in the fuse-box under the "glove-box" recess could have ...
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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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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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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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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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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 ...
