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2001 Kawasaki zzr600
I got the bike it had a burnt wire and didn't have a key so I put a resistor on the gray wire issue too so it would be 6 volts now I'm getting 12 volts to the coral but it still acts like it's not ...
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Leaking window-wiper fluid from head-light nozzles. Is a broken pump likely?
My Alfa Romea Guilia (2017 model) since a few weeks looses windshield-wiper fluid at an alarming rate.
Fill the reservoir to capacity (about 4 liters) and about a week later the "reservoir nearly ...
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Wiring harness replacement for older Isuzu FTR medium duty [closed]
Rodents had the bright idea to build a nest on top of our 2002 Isuzu FTR and the resulting fire destroyed a bunch of sensors, hoses, and wiring.
Our mechanic has been trying for a month and a half to ...
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Why does my car grind going into third gear when it’s cold out?
my 2009 5-speed manual Toyota Corolla has been having a bit of an odd issue lately. When first starting the car when it’s been a little colder (1-5 degrees Celsius), it has been grinding third gear ...
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Changing rear differential fluid - Is there need to top-off the fluid?
I have 22 Honda Pilot for which I recently changed rear differential oil.
1.92quart is the amount per manual - I poured 2quarts and no oil came out.
Other online videos shows top-off process until oil ...
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Just got a 2020 BAODIAO BD125-11GT motorcycle wont start
When I picked it up, guy started it right up no problem. When I got home, I couldn't get to start. All lights and things came on but no sound or turnover. Then friend hooked to battery pack and now no ...
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What are the side effects of disabling fuel tank ventilation?
what are the side effects of disabling fuel tank ventilation? Especially for petrol cars. Is it true that the ventilation system, which constantly allows the air to move into and out of the tank ...
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Chainsaw runs differently every day
I've got a husqvarna 440e that's all over the place. One day it'll run great, the next day I can't get it running at all. Sometimes it's way lean and will take off at idle, sometimes it's way rich and ...
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Will a 16mm bushing fit on a 17mm rear sway bar?
Looking to replace my rear sway bar bushings. The only size I can find for my generation of Mazda is 16mm.
My bar is 17mm. Will this be OK ?
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How do I fix a broken connector inside the transaxle?
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I was trying to replace my shift solenoids, and when I pulled the electrical connector off of one of the solenoids, the plastic tab on the connector broke off. I'm concerned that if I leave ...
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2019 Honda HRV Monitor Catalyst, EVAP, 02, EGR saying "not ready"
My 2019 Honda HR-V recently had a dead battery.
I need to take it for a NY state inspection but it is failing saying:
Monitor Catalyst-not ready
Monitor EVAP-not ready
Monitor 02-not ready
Monitor ...
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Sizing down winter tires from old car?
have tires from our previous car and not sure if they are trasnferable to the new car. I get the speed difference, is there any other issue apart from that or is this ok? Its size down winter tire. If ...
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1986 HMC Hawkins Motor Coach on the P-30 Frame with a 454 BBC
I just replaced the water pump in my 1986 HMC Hawkins Motor Coach. It's got a 454 BBC on the P-30 Frame. With a new starter that was a week old, it refused to start. Turns out it was the solenoid on ...
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1988 nx Honda 250 No start has fuel, compression, spark
I had to wire the bike up myself bypassed the ignition, lights an all that to get it to spark got a brand new carburetor for it I have half the exhaust off so when its cranking sometimes it will shoot ...
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Push vented gas cap vs standard gas cap
I have a 2008 Toyota RAV4 and am replacing the gas cap. At AutoZone, I can choose from a standard cap or a vented fuel cap:
AutoZone 6817A is a standard gas cap: https://www.autozone.com/fuel-...
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95 Integra idle cutout troubleshooting
Starting was difficult and a failure finally forced a battery replacement, which remedied the difficult starts. Before the battery was replaced, the engine was jump started and idled for 15 min with ...
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Mopar running bulb socket doesn't fit any new LED bulbs I buy
I've got a 2014 Jeep Compass and this uses Mopar sockets for the running daylight bulbs (part 68191950AA). They look like this:
What I don't know for sure is exactly what model bulbs are meant to ...
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Can you use the same long life premium oil filter for 2 or 3 times?
I have a 03 Mazda b3000 and bought a mobile 1 oil filter with a advertised life of 15k - 20k mi.
I figured that this filter being made of better materials, would keep my engine more protected and also ...
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Can you use engine oil past it's monthly change cycle?
Can engine oil be used past it's monthly cycle?
If the manufacturer specified the oil/oil filter change interval to be every 5k mi or every 4 months,
but it took someone one 1 year 2 months to run the ...
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Problem woth my 03 Subaru Forester 2.5
So I replaced the motor and when I first did it. It was running good and then all hell broke loose start running really bad and the more I got liking into this problem I remember I broke something ...
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Which of the air filter/oil filter/cabin air filter should I choose premium quality? [closed]
Among air filter, oil filter, cabin air filter, filter is the most important that I should choose premium quality?
There are so many filters out in the market from the premium quality to the ...
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My 2009 Chevy Malibu Ltz
My car is smelling like it's burning metal and is making a winning sound while driving. Any advice on what it could be?
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02 Honda civic LX battery drain
Put a new alternator in and it's charging I believe I took the negative cable off and it said running but while driving is sputters dies out and then especially when the Sun goes down when it's ...
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Can a cheap OBDii reader plus an adapter cable read the fault codes from a 1999 BMW 316 compact?
I have a 1999 BMW 316 compact auto (e36) with a minor engine problem, I think it goes into "get you home mode" until it has warmed up. I also have a cheap Elm327 WiFi OBDii Interface ...
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Engine swapped my KIA but dont get a spark
I engine swapped my KIA optima 2.4L N/A with the 2.0L turbo variant, however when I use the original 2.4L N/A ECU I get spark from the plugs but when I swap the ECU to the 2.0L turbo variant I get no ...
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Hey guys can anyone tell me what size serpentine belt I need to by pass my ac compressor for a 2012 Infiniti Qx56
Hello I need the size serpentine belt to buy pass ac compressor for a 2012 Infiniti Qx56
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Honda CR-V 2008 disconnect passenger door from central lock
Recently I bought Honda CR-V 2008 and it has a problem with the front passenger door producing a loud cracking sound when locked and unlocked with a central lock (and it doesn't actually get locked ...
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brake pedal hits bottom and mechanics say it's OK
I had tires installed and after that, I noticed the brake pedal hits bottom if I press it hard enough. While in "D". The tire shop checked it and they say it's OK. There is no leak and ...
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Front driver squeal
2010 Jeep GC limited 4x4 recently purchased used. I replaced front bilateral wheel bearings, rotors, pads, upper & lower control arms along with cv joint on driver side. Dust plate was completely ...
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Peugeot 206 crashed repairing
Recently I've crashed my peugeot 206 and because of my financial issues , I can't repair it right now .
The car moves fine and there isn't any engine issues only the front is damaged and pushed ...
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Help diagnosing broken windscreen wiper on MK5 GOLF with loud noise
Upon starting the engine and activating the wipers, they move approximately 20 degrees before halting abruptly. Simultaneously, what I believe to be the wiper motor emits a loud droning noise for ...
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Royal Enfield classic 350 bs6 very low rpm and engine shutting down
My royal Enfield classic 350 bs6 reddit grey vehicle has some engine shutdown problem.
Sometimes when I start the vehicle, it was not starting automatically, I need to give some accelerator to get it ...
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How to restore music program
I changed the battery for my car - Axio NZE141. In the process I lost the music programs - How can I restore them? "Install the right disk" - where can i download the programs
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1984 Lincoln Town Car EEV-IV Bucking
I am working on a 1984 Lincoln Town Car with EEV-IV throttle body injection.
The car is entirely stock and extremely well taken care of, with all original systems on the car (air injection, EGR, cats)....
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Honda engine swap
I'm working on a 2002 Honda accord 3.0 and done an engine swap. I replaced the 3.0 with a 2005 Honda odyssey 3.5. Now the car will not go over 3000 rpms, what could cause this issue?
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Honda civic se sedan automatic immobilizer proplem
I removed the car's battery for 5 minutes, now the green light stays on with the key and the car won't start.
had it checked by an auto mechanic without finding a solution.
If I install a used ECU, ...
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2017 VWPassat RLINE 1.8T
I basically put some acidic and corrosive fluids inside of my windshield wiper reservoir tank didn’t notice it until a few weeks later and plenty of trips, using my fluid and cleaning my windows that ...
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2009 Jaguar xf 2.7 diesel battery issues
Car wouldnt start this morning and battery reading 11.66 v on the multimeter so time for a change I think.Looked to see the age of the battery and found this inscribed on the top of the battery.......
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Vehicle misfuel
I used a 2015 Peugeot Boxer Luton van ( 154K mileage ). It had a full tank of diesel to start and I travelled 300 miles , used roughly half a tank ,and then it broke down , there is a suggestion it ...
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Does the kilowatt rating of a starter indicate anything about the torque or quality of the starter?
I have been shopping for a starter for a John Deere Gator. The OEM starter is 0.9KW. There are several aftermarket starters that replace the OEM part number. The advertised kilowatts vary from 1 KW ...
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RPM drops quickly after letting off accelerator
The problem:
In my 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, the RPM drops down to around idle whenever I let off the accelerator pedal. It feels as if it were a manual shift car and somebody pushed the clutch pedal in ...
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very old battery but healthy - replace?
the battery in my vehicle was manufactured in the 41st week of 2017. I've never had any issues with it. In my online research, many sources say batteries last from 3-5 years, which would make my ...
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Long crank time when engine is warm/after car has been driven
My car has about 155,000 miles and it's a Toyota Avalon 2008 V6. A few months ago, my battery died and I got it replaced at AutoZone (by someone who, I found out, wasn't qualified). My car sounded ...
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Toyota Rav4 bucks in reverse
I drive a 2007 Toyota Rav4, and it bucks / jumps in reverse when backing up a steep hill or accelerating on flat ground.
When I first noticed the problem, I was backing up an unusually steep hill, so ...
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Why do some car devices such as some speed radar dectors use RJ11 for power cord?
Some car devices such as some speed radar dectors use RJ11 for power cord. E.g. the Uniddn R4 speed radar detector. What is the upside of using RJ11? I would have guessed that se UBS types would've ...
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2017 Nissan Sentra engine cranks but won't start
It has spark it has fuel it has compression but won't start and there's black soot on the ground behind my tailpipe.
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Rubbing noise from clutch
Vauxhall astra sri 2011 reg
When I drive car and it is in gear a grinding rubbing noise happens.
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Putty for exhaust manifold leak
Having some issues with a small exhaust leak from the exhaust manifold on my campervan. We got it taken to a mechanic to repair the manifold leak but he's ended up just making it worse. I dont have ...
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Do tires on a car with low mileage need replacement after 10 years?
I own an 8 year old Lexus NXt that has only 18500 miles on it. Car is garaged, and almost all driving is for short trips in LA in normal traffic. We live in an area of LA that has more temperate ...
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Why does my 2GR FE engine sound horrible when put in Drive?
I have a video showing the sound pretty well but the car sounds fine at idle in Neutral and Park but when put into drive it drops into this deep rumble.
Take a listen:
It's a 2007 Toyota Camry LE V6 3....
