Engine System Fault Analysis Cases
Comprehensive collection of engine system fault analysis cases. Get detailed diagnostic solutions for starting issues, performance problems, ignition system faults, and cooling system failures.
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2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara White Smoke Diagnosis
2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
The owner reports seeing white smoke coming from the tailpipe when starting the vehicle. They haven't performed a tune-up recently and are hopeful for...
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2002 Saturn SL2 Starts for 1 Sec, Then Dies
2002 Saturn SL2
The owner has a 2002 Saturn SL2, which they recently changed the engine on. After the replacement, the vehicle cranks and starts for about one second ...
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Chevy S-10 Knocking After Intake Gasket Replacement
1994-2004 Chevrolet S-10
The owner changed the intake gaskets on their Chevy S-10, but now experiences a loud knocking noise from the engine. They encountered issues with the ...
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Harmonic Balancer Pulley Removal Techniques
1996 Dodge Neon
The owner of a 1996 Dodge Neon is trying to remove the harmonic balancer pulley but is facing difficulties. They have removed the large crankshaft bol...
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1998 Volvo S70 GLT Engine Humming Noise Diagnosis
1998 Volvo S70 GLT
The owner of a 1998 Volvo S70 GLT reports a strange humming or buzzing noise coming from the engine while idling. They have posted on a Volvo forum fo...
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Excess Gas in Cylinder Head Diagnosis for Mazda 626
1998-2002 Mazda 626
The vehicle owner reports an issue with excess gasoline in the cylinder head of a Mazda 626. Previous repairs included fixing the head, replacing the ...
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1989 Plymouth Voyager No Start Diagnosis
1989 Plymouth Voyager
The owner reports that the engine of their 1989 Plymouth Voyager was running fine until they pressed a button on the radio, after which the engine qui...
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Volvo S40 2005 Oil Leak and Engine Condition Analysis
2005 Volvo S40
The owner reports an oil leak from the oil pan of their 2005 Volvo S40. Previously, the vehicle was using synthetic oil, and the owner believes there ...
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1985 Toyota Landcruiser Cranks but Won't Start
1985 Toyota Landcruiser
The owner of the 1985 Toyota Landcruiser reported that the vehicle cranks but does not start. The issue was noted particularly in cold and rainy condi...
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1995 Ford Escort Sport LX Rough Idle and Stalling Issues
1995 Ford Escort Sport LX
The vehicle owner describes experiencing rough idling and stalling in their 1995 Ford Escort Sport LX with 182,000 miles. The car idles roughly at a c...
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2000 Chrysler Cirrus No Start After Fuel Pump Replacement
2000 Chrysler Cirrus
The owner reports that their 2000 Chrysler Cirrus just stopped running while driving. After this incident, they replaced the fuel pump, but the vehicl...
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1988 Chevy S-10 Milky Oil and Starting Issues
1988 Chevy S-10
The owner reports that their 1988 Chevy S-10 was running fine but now won't start. It seems to have excessive water in the engine, indicated by milky ...
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1976 Buick Century Power Window Relay Location
1976 Buick Century
The owner is trying to locate the power window relay on their 1976 Buick Century. They have checked the engine firewall but were unable to find it. Th...
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2010 Dodge Charger Engine Knocking Diagnosis
2010 Dodge Charger
The owner reports a knocking noise from the engine of their 2010 Dodge Charger with a 3.5L engine. The noise is described as a ticking sound, which se...
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1996 Chevy Cheyenne Intermittent Crank No Start Issue
1996 Chevrolet Cheyenne
Bob's 1996 Chevy Cheyenne experiences intermittent cranking without firing. The vehicle turns over hesitantly and will not start. Bob has replaced the...
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Power Steering Pump Removal for 2004 Buick Rendezvous
2004 Buick Rendezvous
The owner reports a persistent squealing noise when turning the steering wheel, despite changing the serpentine belt. The power steering fluid level i...
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1995 Jeep Wrangler High Oil Pressure Issues
1995 Jeep Wrangler
The owner reported experiencing high oil pressure readings in their 1995 Jeep Wrangler, with the gauge showing over 80 psi during highway driving at 3...
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Intermittent Starting Issues with 2000 Pontiac Grand Am
2000 Pontiac Grand Am
The owner reports that their 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, equipped with a 2.4L engine, drove home fine but failed to start the next day. The vehicle backfir...
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