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by alphaauto
Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:36 am
Forum: Ford Cars
Topic: 2001 Mercury Sable - 3.0L Misfire
Replies: 5
Views: 4017

Re: 2001 Mercury Sable - 3.0L Misfire

Update .. Customer has decided to pull vehicle and not do any further diagnosis or repairs to vehicle...So i can't test the vehicle or give a final answer to what might have been the problem...
by alphaauto
Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:55 pm
Forum: Ford Cars
Topic: 2001 Mercury Sable - 3.0L Misfire
Replies: 5
Views: 4017

Re: 2001 Mercury sable misfire

OK Customer tried fixing car them self...Had #1 and #2 ,,plus #5 and #6 misfires.... He put new plugs and wires only...Found all these wires crossed....We routed all spark plug wires and pulled all plugs to check air gaps... Replaced plenium gasket (which) he left the old one on.. Add ripped up old ...
by alphaauto
Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: Ford Cars
Topic: 2001 Mercury Sable - 3.0L Misfire
Replies: 5
Views: 4017

2001 Mercury Sable - 3.0L Misfire

We have a 2001 Mercury Sable LS 3.0 DOHC.. with a idle misfire on #1 and #2.... Installed new coil,checked is working,,,zap....... Installed new wires and motorcraft plugs...also replaced intake plenium gaskets and egr gaskets.... Misfire goes away or is not felt when raising idle or rev up motor.. ...
by alphaauto
Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Honda / Acura
Topic: 2007 Honda Element EX - Get Inner Tie Rods Off?
Replies: 8
Views: 4811

Re: 2007 Honda Element EX - Get Inner Tie Rods Off?

Just took rack out and did it on bench... :x
by alphaauto
Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: Honda / Acura
Topic: 2007 Honda Element EX - Get Inner Tie Rods Off?
Replies: 8
Views: 4811

Re: 2007 Honda Element EX - Get Inner Tie Rods Off?

The inner tie rod is 21 1/2 inches long.... no inner tie rod tool i have seen has that long of a reach... Plus there is a bolt on one side that is skin close to the tie rod so you cant slip anything over it.
by alphaauto
Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:32 pm
Forum: Honda / Acura
Topic: 2007 Honda Element EX - Get Inner Tie Rods Off?
Replies: 8
Views: 4811

2007 Honda Element EX - Get Inner Tie Rods Off?

OK i am either having an old man moment or big brain fart....Can anyone advise me on how to get the INNER tie rods off .....A 2007 Honda Element Ex.... NO wrench or crows foot will go around it since the mounting bracket bolt is in the way..... Do you have to remove the complete rack assy and servic...
by alphaauto
Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: Dodge Trucks / Jeep
Topic: 2004 Dodge Durango 5.7L - Codes P0172/P0175
Replies: 5
Views: 3535

2004 Dodge Durango 5.7L - Codes P0172/P0175

Hello everybody.....Hope the New year is treating everyone fair.. Got a Gremlin Durango.. 2004 Dodge Durango 4x4..5.7 liter,, 56k Customer blew up engine last year. Had a shop install a reman engine,but had a mild cam installed...Codes P0172 and P0175 popped up. They told him he needed a cold air in...
by alphaauto
Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:29 am
Forum: Dodge Trucks / Jeep
Topic: 2000 Jeep Gr Cherokee Ltd 4x4 - 4.0L PCM, BCM, Both?
Replies: 8
Views: 5027

Re: 2000 Jeep Gr Cherokee Ltd 4x4 - 4.0L PCM, BCM, Both?

:D Changed out PCM....Car works fine and everything back to normal... Pcm has a lot of corrosion around it, suspect water damage....Thanks everyone for your advise..... :P
by alphaauto
Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Dodge Trucks / Jeep
Topic: 2000 Jeep Gr Cherokee Ltd 4x4 - 4.0L PCM, BCM, Both?
Replies: 8
Views: 5027

Re: 2000 Jeep Gr Cherokee Ltd 4x4 - 4.0L PCM, BCM, Both?

Just double checked .. NO p codes set. Ran through system again with scanner the two number codes are in the antilock brake section...NO VIN # that I could find.. :?:
by alphaauto
Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:23 am
Forum: Dodge Trucks / Jeep
Topic: 2000 Jeep Gr Cherokee Ltd 4x4 - 4.0L PCM, BCM, Both?
Replies: 8
Views: 5027

Re: 2000 Jeep Gr Cherokee Ltd 4x4 - 4.0L PCM, BCM, Both?

Using a Solus pro.. NO p codes anywhere.... Yes I agree only reman pcm is all we use...
by alphaauto
Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:05 am
Forum: Dodge Trucks / Jeep
Topic: 2000 Jeep Gr Cherokee Ltd 4x4 - 4.0L PCM, BCM, Both?
Replies: 8
Views: 5027

2000 Jeep Gr Cherokee Ltd 4x4 - 4.0L PCM, BCM, Both?

Hello everyone. I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited,4.0 4x4.. towed in last week. jeep started running bad (chugging/missing and raw fuel smell from exhausts.) Looked at jeep and seen ( check gauge light on,abs light on,air bag light on, brake light on and digital mileage reader flashing.) . T...
by alphaauto
Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: Honda / Acura
Topic: 1998 Honda Civic EX - Idle Flucuation Issue FIXED
Replies: 5
Views: 4601

Re: 1998 Honda Civic EX - Idle Flucuation Issue

Found sticking iac motor...cleaned and freed up with a little bit of oil... running fine.. thanks guys.....
by alphaauto
Fri Nov 08, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: Honda / Acura
Topic: 1998 Honda Civic EX - Idle Flucuation Issue FIXED
Replies: 5
Views: 4601

Re: 1998 Honda Civic EX - Idle Flucuation Issue

OK headache car update...We checked all connections all appear ok..NO crossed wires.. Inspected for vacuum leaks at intake,none....Changed ECT sensor.. Car idles fine cold...But when gets close to operating temp, idle starts surges, up and down. Car won't idle...??????????? 500 rpm to 2100 rpm...
by alphaauto
Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:31 pm
Forum: Honda / Acura
Topic: 1998 Honda Civic EX - Idle Flucuation Issue FIXED
Replies: 5
Views: 4601

1998 Honda Civic EX - Idle Flucuation Issue FIXED

Have a 1998 honda civic ex with 1.6liter automatic. Customer drove to shop with head gasket leaking coolant and exhaust gas in antifreeze. Had machine shop rebuild and repair head. Put car back together; yes, battery was pulled out of car. Car starts, doesn't overheat, but idle fluctuates up and dow...
by alphaauto
Tue Oct 23, 2012 1:42 pm
Forum: Nissan / Infiniti
Topic: 2004 Nissan Altima - No Heat Issue!
Replies: 12
Views: 8817

Re: 2004 Nissan Altima - No Heat Issue!

Ok we did everything as out lined in tsb with the bonus of raising front end,vacuum sucking coolant system and used a over the to radiator over flow.....
by alphaauto
Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:23 am
Forum: GM Cars
Topic: 2000 Chev Impala - Blower Inoperable
Replies: 3
Views: 2764

Re: 2000 Chev Impala - Blower Inoperable

Fixed problem,fixed problem. :P
Bad ignition switch.........
by alphaauto
Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: Nissan / Infiniti
Topic: 2004 Nissan Altima - No Heat Issue!
Replies: 12
Views: 8817

Re: 2004 Nissan Altima - No Heat Issue!

yes hot cold blend door is the one we moved....
by alphaauto
Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:56 am
Forum: Nissan / Infiniti
Topic: 2004 Nissan Altima - No Heat Issue!
Replies: 12
Views: 8817

Re: 2004 Nissan Altima - No Heat Issue!

Ok list of other things we have checked. Heater hoses near engine are hot to touch try to hold them by heater core,fire wall warm at bests. Disconnected hoses and started engine got flow at heater core..Ran a hose through heater core both ways got flow. Lifted front end of car 20 inchs and vacuum su...
by alphaauto
Sat Oct 20, 2012 12:53 pm
Forum: GM Cars
Topic: 2000 Chev Impala - Blower Inoperable
Replies: 3
Views: 2764

2000 Chev Impala - Blower Inoperable

Customer came in with blower issue,only working on high or not at all. Inspected fuses all good,checked switch to resistor for power at each setting ok. Found resistor melted and pigtail melted in resistor. Replaced resistor and wired in new connector. Still blower inop..Replaced fan switch and anot...
by alphaauto
Sat Oct 20, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Nissan / Infiniti
Topic: 2004 Nissan Altima - No Heat Issue!
Replies: 12
Views: 8817

2004 Nissan Altima - No Heat Issue!

Got a 2004 nissan altima s 2.5 liter. Car has no heat inside vehicle form ducts best temp is 52 degrees.... Customer claims car has been like this since new,Nissan said they could not do anything for him. That there is no problem; its normal. This is the customer complaint. Let car idle with heater ...

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