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Questions tagged [troubleshooting]

for questions about determining the nature of a problem and finding possible solutions.

For questions about determining the nature of a problem and finding possible solutions.

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Is there a good crash course website or book for auto repair for beginner who's just getting into auto repair?

I'm wondering if there's a good crash course website or book for auto repair for beginner who's just getting into auto repair?
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Lancer ex 2008 CVT - Slow Down warning on display!

Yesterday, i had the "slow down" warning on my display when i was doing above 180kmph on the motorway and i was no longer able accelerate. it was as if i was driving an electric car. Though after some time (maybe about 2-3 mins) it was back to…
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Free online databases?

I know there is AllDataDIY, but are there any free websites? With diagrams of where things are, or diagnosing and repair guides?
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2000 Fleetwood Southwind - Where do I refill the leveling jacks with hydraulic fluid?

Pretty much all in the subject...the level jack lights stay on even when fully retracted, which I think is a sign of low fluid levels. I've got the hydraulic fluid, but I can't figure out where in the $(*&%$ to refill it. TIA.
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small hole in A/C condenser for 98 blazer

I have a 98 chevy blazer 4dr. the A/C system in my truck is brand new, every last part of it. before i got hit, my a/c blew soo cold it was like being in a freezer room. when i got hit, it formed a small dent in the condenser in the lower passenger…
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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 drive fine. Once it heated up and I came to a…
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ODB scanner with manufacturers error codes support

What is the story with ODB scanners like ELM237 - do they read manufacturer's error codes? Previously, I had a Volvo S60 04 and cheap scanners could read only general error codes. This was not useful since there are more than 9k codes and these…
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smoking coming from 1999 Nissan Quest

I just bought a 1999 Nissan Quest with plenty of miles (over 217k). We didn't notice anything on the long drive home, but since have noticed that after a few minutes driving, it has smoke coming out of the engine compartment. It's not noticeable…
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Troubleshooting problem cause

So I did head gasket replacement on my Dodge and now I've had spark advance readings initially say 5, now it's - 64. Is this because the timing wasn't on? This is a interference engine, so are my valves and or pistons now messed up perhaps. Dnt hear…
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E22 49cc mini chopper

SEARCH IN THE CURRENT AND SHOW ME Index Mi 49cc E22 wiring help needed Just got my first mini chopper, wiring was a mess, so I'm starting over, and I am greatly confused. The wires coming from the engine, mine has two sets. I need to know what they…
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Fuse for reverse lights

Please I have no working reverse lights on my 2003 Subaru Outback and don’t know where to find the fuse for it. The globes are fine found those. I know the fuse box is under the hood but I don’t know what fuses to take outhelp needed please. Don’t…
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What may cause Transmission fluid leak in coolant system of 2005 Lincoln LS Sport 3.9 V8

Recently, I found trainsmission fluid in my 2005 Lincoln LS Sport 3.9 V8 cooling system. What may cause this?
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2003 Honda blinkers not working

Okay I have a 2003 Honda crv and I was putting a new radio and had to splice a wire into the hazard switch all was fine but when I was putting the radio back in the wires pull apart so I took everything out and reconnected everything to what it was…
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Fixing side mirror on my Buick

I have a 2005 Buick Lesabre, and I managed to break my side mirror off from its enclosure. In the images, you can see there are 3 sockets on the mirror - 1 large and 2 small. I broke the large one one and you can see the break on the mirror seat. I…
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Change Thule foot pack clamp kit

I have a Thule Evo clamp foot pack with a clamp kit for my car. I would like to put this onto another vehicle. It looks like I just need to change the clamp kit (and can reuse the foot pack), but I’m not sure how to remove the existing clamps form…
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