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Car stalls when in reverse, did not turn back on today
My car will stall while i am in reverse sometimes, and usually i just have to turn it off and crank it again and it starts back up. Today, it stalled when i was backing up, so I turned the car off and ...
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Will these wire wheels fit my Honda Accord?
I'm in the market for a bit of Tokyo drift. I got some wheels I like the look of. Details of which can be found here.. The Honda I have seen has the tyre specification 235/45 R18 was wondering which ...
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Can someone help plz asap
What belt size I need for a 2004 Jeep Cherokee 4.o engine if I’m trying to by pass the a/c pulley.The a/c compressor is old and keep kicking the belt off so now my car won’t crank at all.
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Starter bendix sounds like free spinning not engaging with flexplate on 2003 ford focus
After adding transmission fluid to my 2003 Ford Focus 2.0L SE cause it was very low on fluid. I then restarted engine drove about haklf mile or so and it suddenly acted as if it slipped out of gear ...
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Front diff mount bushing eyelet split in half?
04 Nissan Xterra, the front diff is attached to the frame with 4 bushings, two on the front on the frame cross-member and two on the back on a rear mount bracket. Had the truck on jack stands trying ...
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No start when cold
I have a 2020 Baodiao 50cc scooter that really has a hard time starting when cold.
The engine turns over good but will not start. I have replaced the spark plug, coil, and engine control module.
I ...
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Securely storing toolboxes in a truck bed
I have my tools organized into boxes based on what I'm going to do, mostly on Dewalt's TSTAK line. I recently purchased a Ford F150 and am looking for the best way to carry / fasten these tool boxes ...
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Ignition Constant wire getting less than 12 volts
I am in the process of replacing key start with keyless ignition.
I have run into a problem. My constant ignition wire is reading 5.1 volts. I am sure it was reading 12 volts before I started this ...
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Cencom Controller with OEM Harness on Ford PIU
Does anyone know where Ford intends for the Cencom controller to be mounted when using the OEM lighting harness in a Ford Interceptor Utility (PIU)? 2017 specifically.
The wiring diagrams in the ...
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Horsepower and turbo
I am a little confused about performance and engine numbers. I have two cars.
The oldest is a Škoda Fabia Combi 1,2 TSI and the other is a Nissan Micra 1,2 5D. MAN.
According to the specs, the Fabia ...
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Why won't my car start but is cranking? No ignition puls,e no injector pulse, but the fuel pump is working
My car is toyota corolla 1995 and it has 5a fe engine. Recently I went about 50km and stopped the car. Now I can't start it. Engine is cranking but not starting.
Fuel pump is working
No ignition ...
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ECM Acadia SLT with Enclave engine
I have a 2007 Acadia SLT with a 2008 Enclave engine . I have a couple of codes that keep coming back . P0036 P0024 they will not clear . Can I reprogram the ECM or do I have to get an ECM for that ...
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Power lost in second gear
Moved car off in first , engaged second and no power .limped back home ,left car and tried it again 2 days later .Power seems ok now in all gears ..any advice ps it was particularly cold that day and ...
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Tyre chunk missing | MOT fail? [closed]
Scraped a curb today and a small part of the tyre is missing. Will this fail a MOT?
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Desperate for recognition of this car, only picture, stole something right out my mailbox. difficult to recognize, small crossover 2000-2023
please any car brand or information is welcome. security cam footage of vehicle of whom someone stole something from my mail. I know my cars, but there isn't much to go on. Probably a crossover or ...
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2013 Audi A6 3.0T Quattro PP
I see the car dreeping oil on my driveway. But on the top I cant see anything leaking. On the bottom I cant pinpoint the exact location. So I put some dye to maybe see it coming out. But still cant ...
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Wiper arm nut loosens
2010 Silverado 1500:
The nut on the left wiper arm loosens on occasion. The nut doesn't come off, but the wiper doesn't move when the nut is loose.
I can easily tighten the nut with a ratchet when it ...
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04 Honda pilot only reading 11.2v on OBD, alternator is brand new, battery replaced in August
So...my wife's 04 pilot battery light came on, it had come on intermittently over the past months but never stayed on until today. Hooked up my OBD, 11.2v. Damn, so i replaced the alternator, which ...
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Corolla oxygen sensor welded to manifold, engine light goes off when parked nose up
My Corolla 2006 had the engine light come up, and the code PO 171. I changed the mass air flow sensor, and a mechanic tried to change the oxygen sensor but he told me that it was welded to the the ...
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2013/Toyota/Corolla S: Check Engine (with codes), Rough Idle, Inconsistent temp. What am I missing?
As title states: 2013 Toyota Corolla S
Had the check engine light come on just around a month ago and started idling rough. Pulled codes: P0301 (cylinder 1 has a misfire) and P219A (air to fuel ratio ...
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Alignment and balancing readout doesn't match required values
I had gone on a road trip and had hit a bad pothole. The steering started pulling a bit after that. After I got the alignment and balancing done yesterday, the pull seems better, but the values on the ...
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MAF and MAP location
I have a 2000 Pontiac sunfire se 2.2 I’m having trouble locating the MAP and MAF sensors. The mechanic I took it to said he can’t work on my car cause it didn’t stall enough while driving my car.. ...
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2009 Nissan Murano Negative Battery Terminal
Mechanics, I am in the process of getting our Murano ready to sell. Is there any advise to how I can ensure the NEGATIVE terminal is more secure??? I have it as tight as it will tighten, but it ...
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06 accord throwing 13 codes suddenly
Hi my son has an 06 accord. Previously no engine lights. The other day it suddenly wouldn't accelerate and the vsa and blinking d lights came on. We took it to our mechanic and it's throwing 13 ...
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Severe Vibration When Engaging Clutch at Low Revs
Vehicle:
Mazda 3 (2014) 2.2 D Sport Nav SKYACTIV-D Manual Transaxle
VIN: JMZBM642611171664
Mileage: 140,000
Problem: Severe Vibration When Engaging Clutch Biting Point at 750 rpm.
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Connected bad jumper cables to a 2012 Hyundai Accent I was buying and they got really hot and the 20 amp fuse for the radio keeps blowing
I bought a 2012 Hyundai Accent and when I went to pick it up the previous owner said "We will have to jump start it, because it has been sitting for a month". She insisted on using her ...
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Car is running hotter after new radiator install (thermo fan coming on later)
I noticed there was a small crack in the radiator of my 93 VW Golf/Rabbit Cabriolet. So I ordered a new one and installed it.
However, the car seems to now run hotter - or, at least, the thermo-fan ...
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What is the maximum number of OBD2 PIDs I can reasonably retrieve at the same time?
I have Mazda 5, 2014
recently I've got OBD2 logger which allows to retrieve large amount (several hundred) of PIDs, including standard ones (SAE) and specific PIDs provided by Mazda Enhanced Add-on; ...
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Issue: Ford ecosport 1 ltr ecoboost
When engine starts it runs ok even when accelerating.
After 5-10 kms run it starts hesitating/misfiring while accelerating above 40 km/h, if accelerator released and pressed again it almost solves the ...
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is car idling bad for 21st century modern day car?
I have a 2016 Toyota corolla.
I hardly drive anywhere.
I have around 92000 km on the odometer.
I live in Canada, and therefore, the winters are extremely cold.
When winter is in full swing, I turn on ...
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Hatchback door...paint scratch...what is the best option to fix?
Someone in my family opened the hatch while it was parked in the garage. When the hatch raised up the fender hit part of the garage door assembly. Now there are scratches (please see photo). I ...
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Nissan Almera 2006 Engine Oil Overfilled [duplicate]
Was doing an oil change 2 days ago, have done it numerous times before, for whatever reason, I've overfilled it this time.
If I was to put a measurement on it, it's over by about 2-4mm on the max line,...
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2014 Elantra. Put new battery in mechanic checked it over said solid car. Last night coming down I75 everything went out but motor. Now won't start?
2014 Elantra..Put a new battery in a few weeks ago and a mechanic checked everything and said it's a solid good car. Last night I was coming down I75 and everything shut off/went out but the motor ...
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Remove OBD socket from Golf 7
could someone please explain how to remove and replace OBD II socket from Golf 7, ideally with pictures or video? Seems ping in my socket are loose. I have a replacement, but can't get the socket out ...
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Undervoltages detected in rear fog light, not working, Mondeo MK4
I have a Ford Mondeo MK4 Saloon from around '08, Ireland, Right hand drive. Last year I noticed that only one of the reversing lights was working, but the car test passed it anyway. However when the ...
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which tyre you recommend for Skoda Karoq? [closed]
my first questions here :).
I have got an Skoda karoq 2019, 1.6 TDI, I live in Berlin, it's considered as a mild weather.
I want to change my tires to all weather,
which Size and Brand of wheel and ...
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Heard bang while driving, car wont start
I heard a bang right after shifting gears and I suddenly lost power to my radio and power steering. My engine was still running fine after the bang. But when I shut it off I couldnt start it again. ...
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97 Chevy Tahoe , I can hear a sound (bong) coming from Fuel tank,like it’s sucking in. a few seconds after stoping engine
After driving any distance when I stop about 30 seconds after I shut the engine off I can hear a sound from fuel tank. This sounds like it’s flexing the walls of the tank in a bong sound aif you will ...
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99 toyota avalon
To start,I just replaced my alternator and my battery is full charged. My car has a problem starting. I looked it up and found a suggested bad start relay. I bypassed the start relay with a jumper ...
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can Not use the button to Manually turn On traction control (TRAC) in my Toyoto Corolla 2016
I live in Toronto, Canada, and we change our regular season tires to winter tires when winter arrives.
I took my Toyoto Corolla 2016 car to a mechanic in order to change the tires.
After I got the car ...
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Will alien component found in new engine tear down effect valve behaviour?
OMG, I might have found the cause of a misfire in cylinder 1 that has been the bain of my life on and off for 3 years.
I have a 1979 sherpa van with an austin/leyland "o" series engine. The ...
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How hard would it be to swap a BMW B58 engine into a Supra mk3 A70?
I am still at feasibility study stage.
The thinking behind is, since 1JZ & 2JZ swap for A70, A80, A90 Supra are all relatively matured, and A90 Supra is natively using a B58 engine, how hard would ...
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Toyota Auris 1329 Petrol 2011 No Start
A friend has a Toyota Auris, he messaged me that it won't start and if I can come help jump start it. He drove it few days prior no issues and yesterday it just wouldn't fire up.
Got there, used a ...
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ford connect clutch?
looking for advice
Van facing uphill (steep) in neutral handbrake on, get back in van would'nt pull uphill at all with over revving then clutch smell, had to put it in reverse for a few feet before ...
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Is it possible to have a good looking spark but but still not suitable for ignition?
I have a misfire on cylinder 1 unyet i have 4 great sparks with ignition timing and valve timing checked.
I'm clutching at straws i know, but is it possible to have a long reaching spark bridging 20mm ...
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Safe to drive ~800km with diesel particulate filter warning?
My 2009 Mini Cooper D (R56) reads "Service" on the small dashboard display, and has the following fault codes (with their meanings that I looked up):
P14A5 - Exhaust gas temperature sensor ...
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What difference between this two 328i?
BWM enjoyers. Looking for 2013 328i as my first BMW. In some advertisements for sale, these cars do not look as cool as in photos from the Internet. Therefore, the question arose: how (besides color, ...
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Trying to figure out cause of P0420
2007 Hyundai Elantra GLS -- bought it used and previous owner said he installed a new catalytic converter before I bought it from him. Passed smog when I bought it. About 6 months after I bought it ...
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Is it possible to test an exhaust system for a restriction without dismantling it?
I've had an overheating problem with a new/other engine (1991) for 3 years now. Some time back I discovered that there was a misfire on cylinder 1 and maybe an intermittent misfire on cylinder 4. I've ...
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Burning Smell and Slight Rattling
I just had new tires put on my 2016 BMW x3 about 3 weeks ago. There is a soft on and off rattling coming from the front of the car. Recently I've noticed when I stop at a light there is a burning ...
