Sensor Problems Analysis Cases

Comprehensive analysis of automotive sensor failures including oxygen sensors, temperature sensors, and more.

Rough idle in gear with SES light on
unknown Saturn unknown
My stepdaughter's Saturn is experiencing a rough idle when in gear, just above the stall point, and the SES light is illuminated. Codes retrieved are ...
Saturn rough idle SES light
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Transmission Input Speed Sensor Location Assistance
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
The owner of a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero with a 3.4L engine is seeking help in locating the transmission input speed sensor for replacement. They understa...
transmission input speed sensor Oldsmobile Alero
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B1342 Code with RSC and ABS Light Issues
2000-2023 Ford SUV
My wife's Ford SUV is frequently displaying the B1342 code, which is related to the ABS system. The RSC and ABS lights are illuminated along with a ch...
ABS RSC B1342
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2001 Dodge Dakota RPMs Jumping During Driving
2001 Dodge Dakota
The owner has experienced an issue with their 2001 Dodge Dakota, where the RPMs jump by 200-300 RPM while cruising, regardless of whether cruise contr...
Dodge Dakota RPM fluctuation
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Electrical Harness Repair for 1995 Pontiac Firebird
1995 Pontiac Firebird
The owner of a 1995 Pontiac Firebird with a 3.4L engine reported that the vehicle was parked due to a flat tire, and mice chewed through the wires in ...
Pontiac Firebird wiring harness
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1999 Cadillac STS ABS and Traction Control Diagnosis
1999 Cadillac STS
The owner reports that the ABS and traction control warning lights are illuminated, and the message center displays a 'Service Stability Control' mess...
ABS Traction Control Wheel Speed Sensor
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Suzuki Vitara No Spark Issue After Stalling
1995-2005 Suzuki Vitara
The owner reports that their 1995-2005 Suzuki Vitara with a 2.0L engine stalled while driving and has not started since. They confirmed that there is ...
Suzuki Vitara no spark
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1981 Toyota Pickup Oxygen Sensor Diagnosis
1981 Toyota Pickup
The owner attempted to replace the oxygen sensor on their 1981 Toyota Pickup SR5 but couldn't locate it. They noticed a blank spot on the intake manif...
Toyota Pickup Oxygen Sensor
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Headlight Turns Off When Steering Wheel is Turned
2004 BMW 330ci
The owner reports that the right headlight of their 2004 BMW 330ci turns off when the steering wheel is turned while in automatic mode, but it remains...
BMW 330ci headlight
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1996 Chevy Corsica Rough Ride and Rotten Egg Smell
1996 Chevrolet Corsica
The owner of a 1996 Chevy Corsica reports a strong smell of rotten eggs that developed over the past week, which has now intensified. This week, the c...
Chevrolet Corsica catalytic_converter
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1998 Chevy Blazer Stalling and Sputtering Issues
1998 Chevy Blazer
The owner of a 1998 Chevy Blazer reports experiencing intermittent stalling while driving and during warm-up periods. The vehicle does not completely ...
Chevy Blazer stalling
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1987 Toyota Corolla FX Cold Start Low Idle Issue
1987 Toyota Corolla FX
The owner reports that their 1987 Toyota Corolla FX experiences low idle during cold starts, dropping below 500 RPM before gradually increasing to 900...
Toyota Corolla FX cold start
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1995 GMC Jimmy Bad Idle Diagnosis
1995 GMC Jimmy
The owner of a 1995 GMC Jimmy with a 4.3 Vortec CPI engine, having 163,000 miles, reports poor idle quality. The vehicle experiences rough idling, and...
GMC Jimmy idle issue
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Intermittent Stalling and Grinding Noise Diagnosis
2001 Saturn L300
The owner reports that their 2001 Saturn L300 experiences intermittent stalling while driving, accompanied by a grinding or 'put put' noise, especiall...
Saturn L300 intermittent stalling
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1999 Honda Civic Random Idle Surge on 2nd Start
1999 Honda Civic
The owner reports that their 1999 Honda Civic experiences a random idle surge specifically on the second start. This issue occurs after the engine is ...
Honda Civic IACV MAP sensor
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2001 Kia Rio P0172 Error Code Diagnosis
2001 Kia Rio
The owner reports a 2001 Kia Rio LS TOP experiencing a check engine light with error code P0172, indicating a rich fuel condition. Recent repairs incl...
Kia Rio P0172
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1995 Nissan Altima Stalling Issue
1995 Nissan Altima
The owner reports that the 1995 Nissan Altima runs smoothly at idle but stalls when the accelerator is pressed. There are no warning lights on the das...
Nissan Altima stalling
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Eagle Vision Intermittent Starting Problem Diagnosis
1993 Eagle Vision
The owner reports an intermittent starting issue with their 1993 Eagle Vision (3.3L engine, approximately 97,000 miles). The engine sometimes fails to...
Eagle Vision intermittent starting
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