robertgrove

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ASE CERTIFIED Triple Master (Auto/Heavy Truck/Body L1) Technician, 1996 Automotive Hall of Fame World Class Technician
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When started the gauges don't light for a few seconds and jump right then back
It sounds like the MIC (mechanical instrument cluster) is doing a self test. Have the battery and...
Is it good for the ground wire on map sensor harness to show 0 when tested?
Using a digital voltmeeter you should have slightly above zero, set your meter to read two decima...
Check engine light came on this morning on the way to work.
If no other issue are apparent (it runs good) then wait a few days before taking it in. If the pr...
Does the oil plug need to be replaced each time I have the oil changed?
No it does not need to be changed each time but there is usually a seal or flat gasket on the plu...
p1491 code
chuckh, If the fans are not coming it could be as simple as a bad fuse. the fans go bad also. ...
Engine was running fine, then it did not want to start later that day?
check fuse #12 which supplies power to the park/neutral safety relay if it is good then you could...
O/D light flashing after transmission transfer case decoder motor was replaced.
The shop that did the swap should have the ability to diagnose also. The OD light flashing means ...
smog failed due to obd communication failure.
A communication failure can be caused by a number of different problems, the most common are wiri...
Why do I have a puddle building under my water pump but my guages all read norma
If the puddle under the water pump is coolant the gauges will read normal until the coolant level...
Power windows not working.
There is only one fuse box - under the hood, and according to my diagrams all windows power up fr...
when does an o2 sensor fail and how often should they be changed on an expeditio
Best to get a second opinion, You didn't say what kind of problem or symptoms if any you are e...
Is it really worth performing a fuel system cleaning?
First of all the answer is yes, it is worth performing a fuel system cleaning, if it is done comp...
check engine light is on dealer said egr modulator needs to be change where isit
The EGR Modulator works along with EGR Valve and Vacuum Solenoid to control the amount of EGR flo...
why vehicle cuts-off while ideling at stop ?
It would be helpful to know if there are codes, does it stall only at idle or will stall while dr...
My wifes car failed the smag test with a OBD Fault code of P0171 and P0174.
unfortunately there is not enough information to diagnose the cause or give an estimate. P0171 & ...
Is there any way to diagnose an intermittent start problem?
I understand and feel your frustration, Yes, there are ways to diagnose intermittent problems ...
is there a way to adjust the drivers side camber on this car
I don't recall how the suspension is setup on the Toyota, but it is probably not adjustable. You ...
spark plugs really that hard to replace?
I use only Motorcraft or Autolite Plugs in Ford vehicles regardless of how hard or easy they are ...
why does my 1992 toyota 4runner continue to choke out when reaching 3rd gear?
panterakein, It is pretty hard to install the filter wrong as Roy said, and he is also correct...
where is the pressure release valve for the power steering pump?
The relief valve is in the power steering pump and usually not serviced separately from the pump....
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