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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1987 BMW 325 No Start in Morning
1987 BMW 325
The owner reports that their 1987 BMW 325 with a 2.7L M30 engine will not start in the morning, just cranking repeatedly without firing. There are no ...
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2000 Dodge Durango Won't Start Diagnosis
2000 Dodge Durango
The owner of a 2000 Dodge Durango reports that the vehicle won't start despite the engine attempting to crank. The engine turns over slowly and makes ...
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1997 Chevy Lumina 3.1 V6 Rough Start and Smoke Issue
1997 Chevrolet Lumina
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevy Lumina with a 3.1 V6 engine runs roughly at startup and emits a lot of smoke from the tailpipe. The engine doe...
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2003 Saturn Vue Car Won't Start
2003 Saturn Vue
The owner recently purchased a used 2003 Saturn Vue and encountered a starting issue. One day, the car failed to start, showing no sounds such as clic...
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1997 GMC Sierra Hard Cold Start Diagnosis
1997 GMC Sierra
The owner of a 1997 GMC Sierra reports difficulty starting the vehicle after it has been sitting cold. The truck starts with ether or carb cleaner but...
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2001 Saturn SL Intermittent No Start Issue
2001 Saturn SL
The owner of a 2001 Saturn SL reports intermittent starting issues, where the vehicle will crank but not start. This has occurred twice in the past we...
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1998 Dodge Intrepid Stalling in Cold Weather
1998 Dodge Intrepid
The owner reports that their 1998 Dodge Intrepid with a 2.7L V6 engine stalls when parked in cold weather. This issue occurs exclusively during winter...
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1999 Honda Accord Rough Start Issue
1999 Honda Accord
The owner reports that their 1999 Honda Accord with 105,000 miles typically does not start unless gas is applied. Once started, the engine runs smooth...
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Intermittent Stalling and Idle Control Issues
2000 Peugeot 206
The owner reports that their 2000 Peugeot 206 with a 1.4L engine has been experiencing issues over the past week where it fails to hold revs upon star...
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1995 VW Jetta Timing Belt and Pulley Reinstallation
1995 Volkswagen Jetta
The owner recently replaced the water pump on a 1995 VW Jetta 1.8L turbo diesel. While removing a bolt from behind the lower timing belt, the pulley j...
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2000 Pontiac Sunfire Won't Start After Running Out of Gas
2000 Pontiac Sunfire
The owner of a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire reported that after running out of gas, the vehicle fails to start. They attempted to prime the fuel system by tur...
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1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Won't Start After Repairs
1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
The owner reports that their 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix SE (3.1L V6) has not started since October. After some repairs, including checking the timing, re...
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Vacuum Hose Connection Issues on 95 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
The owner of a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS non-turbo is experiencing issues with a vacuum line that they cannot locate. They have identified a 3-outlet...
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Starting and Idle Issues
1997 Dodge Ram 1500
The owner of a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 with 105,000 miles is experiencing starting issues. The truck has trouble starting and dies unless the gas pedal is...
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1995 Ford Probe Cranks but Won't Start
1995 Ford Probe
The owner reports that their 1995 Ford Probe has difficulty starting on cold days. After not starting for three days, the engine cranks but won't star...
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Loud Exhaust Noise and Stalling Issue
1984 Ford F-150
The owner of a 1984 Ford F-150 with 150,000 miles has reported a loud exhaust noise after replacing the exhaust manifold gasket due to an existing exh...
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1995 GMC Sierra Truck Hesitation on Cold Start
1995 GMC Sierra 1500
The owner describes that their 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5.7L engine hesitates when cold and does not respond to gas immediately, taking a few secon...
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94 Jeep Wrangler Intermittent Cutting Out Issues
1994 Jeep Wrangler
The owner recently purchased a 1994 Jeep Wrangler with an automatic transmission and a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, believed to have over 100,000 miles on ...
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