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Vehicle dies for a couple minutes when I try to start then turns back on
First thing to check is the battery terminal connections. It sounds like you could have a bad connection. A high resistance would allow some of the low power circuits to work, but when you try to ...
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Idle speed is wrong after replacing battery (2006 Camry)
You need to clean the throttle and perform an idle relearn. Unfortunately there isn’t a reset function in Techstream or other software, you can only do it manually. This is the way I do it, some ...
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Car lost all power, garage cant fix it, spark plug / coil pack replacement?
This isn't coolant, because it wouldn't rust if it was (coolant has rust inhibitors) - so I'm not going to declare a head-gasket failure (although a sniff test at the garage might indicate something). ...
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How to increase low end torque in motorcycle?
It is struggling in the thinner atmosphere as your height increases. You need to increase the amount of air going into the engine to have any chance or get a larger bike with more low end torque that ...
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BMW 318i loud rattling noise and wont start
I know that these cars have issues with the timing chain tensioner and in some countries there was a BMW recall on the N47 engines specifically for this. A recall is where a manufacturer admits there ...
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Rough idle, loss of power and unstable RPM's with CEL
So it turned out not to be so complicated after all but a rather extensive investigative process. I can't for certain say it was this ONE thing that caused the problem, but rather a combination! It ...
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Vehicle dies for a couple minutes when I try to start then turns back on
If you're not smelling smoke, it's probably not a short. As a test, pull the leads off the battery terminals, clean the terminals and the clamps, replace the leads, making sure they are tight. Charge ...
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Ford Focus 2010 1.6 'Engine malfunction' warning and no power
Although you have probably fixed the error, maybe someone comes here with the similar symptom.
First of all, if "Engine malfunction" message was shown, the error had to be stored in the PCM. ...
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my car can't climb even a small ramp
Have a mechanic do a compression check with a gauge. It doesn't cost much (about $100 USD here in the USA) and doesn't require any more skill than changing spark plugs. The results will tell you ...
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Honda rev-limited at 4k RPM, automatic transmission won't shift into 5th gear, no CEL
For those who come after me...
The issue ended up being a blocked catalytic converter. Holding it up to the light it looked fine, you could see easily through the honeycomb.
What ends up happening is ...
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Code P2177, engine noise and power loss?
System too lean often means you have a fuel delivery problem like clogged injectors or a bad fuel pump. One easy and cheap culprit is often the fuel filter, a filter that's getting clogged can let ...
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Car is losing electrical power
I had a similar situation with a 1998 GMC; going down the road at 70 mph and the engine stops. Bottom line ; the battery connection (+ side) had 2 or 3 cables that fit together in a specific ...
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Diesel, sporadic loss of power
The culprit was a seized EGR valve. I was under the impression that emission related issues would always throw a CEL. Turns out that I was wrong. The code reader revealed a P409 without CEL, later ...
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Parasitic Draw Traced to Interior Light Circuit but No Lights On In Car
Here's the breakdown of the power distribution from Fuse #6.
You have a roof console unit, keyless receiver unit (George may be on to something), handsfree control unit, and some other gizmos which ...
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VW Golf 4 V6 loses all power on strong acceleration or uphill, only on half tank
I'd check that your lift pump / swirl pot is working. The way the GTI and VR6 fuel system works is that there is a relatively low pressure fuel pump that pulls fuel from the tank into a "swirl pot" ...
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Engine makes tapping/knocking noise all the time, won't rev correctly and has no power
Bent valves mean that the pistons hit them (timing) or the valves didnt retract (valve float).
The hydraulic lifters are excellent at low and mid-RPM but can cause valve float at high RPM as the ...
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Mazda 323 F loses power then comes back randomly?
Intermittent problems are a nightmare to diagnose-hwever, as there are 4 plugs, 4 coils, i would doubt all 4 fail at the same time-however, there is one fuel pump and i would suggest this may be the ...
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My bike bike Suzuki Fiero (2001 Model) missing and jumping, reducing power when riding in rain
I would replace the sparkplug cable - age makes them susceptible to moisture ingress causing loss of spark. You may see stray sparks when it is dark...
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Loss of power below 15 mph
Catalytic converters can go bad pretty quickly when engines are out of tune. p0420 is possibly that.
The definitive test is a pressure gauge where the O2 sensor is.
If the compression on the motor ...
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2.5 AT Forester Power loss
To me the P0328 makes a ton of sense.
This web page states a P0328 code can be caused by:
Faulty knock sensor 1, bank 1
Open or short in knock sensor circuit wiring
Failed ECU
Wrong octane fuel or ...
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Loss of power in my royal enfield classic 350
It's hard to say, as there isn't much info to go on. A few things to check:
1) Check the spark plugs to ensure you're getting a good spark. Replacing them could help.
2) Make sure you're using fresh ...
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1989 s10 blazer loss of power on slopes
If your vehicle has a manual trasmission, its possible that your clutch is going out. If the revs are going up when you hit the gas but you don't feel the power getting to the tires, then its probably ...
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Why a sudden power drops and becoming more frequent?
This is called "bogging", so you can know what to google. It feels like fuel delivery but can be electrical. Check your spark plugs to see if they (it) are (is) fouled. Replace it.
Then drain all ...
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ESP/ASR fault and no power on my Peugeot Expert 2015 2.0 Diesel
If you overfilled the oil - then the excess can be forced into the induction system and, as it is diesel, this provides extra "fuel" for the engine causing it to over-rev. You need to read the codes ...
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Motorcycle lost power during hard acceleration, made sneezing/popping noises, now won't start
Turned out to be the fuel pump. It's getting replaced on warranty :D
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VW Polo 6n 1.4 Engine and gearbox problem
Regarding the issues when the engine is warm:
Check your coolant temperature sensor and its wiring. If the engine control module (ECM) does not get a correct reading from the coolant temperature ...
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2002 Subaru Legacy no power, dash lights up
Edit: I didn't look at the OP date before replying, just saw this in recent activity. Leaving my answer to help in the future, anyway.
Is this car an automatic transmission? And if so, does it feel ...
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2002 Subaru Legacy no power, dash lights up
Check that the two earth straps are in place; there's one on each side of the engine, attached between the engine and the body. You're looking for two braided cables, about six inches long each. It's ...
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Location of MAP sensor in Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCI (MK3, 2006)?
If you have the Duratorq engine, which is also used in the Jaguar, then the location of that sensor is in the pipe on the lhs front of the engine coming up from underneath and connecting to the EGR ...
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engine performance problem
The 2.2L L61 engine doesn't use a traditional camshaft position sensor. The ignition control module senses firing events. Then generates a CMP signal to send to the PCM. This could be a wiring issue, ...
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