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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1998 Buick Regal No Start Condition
1998 Buick Regal GS
The owner reports that their 1998 Buick Regal GS will not crank or start. Just before this issue occurred while driving, all dashboard lights started ...
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1999 Dodge Dakota Hard to Start and Power Loss
1997-2004 Dodge Dakota
The owner reports that their 1999 Dodge Dakota takes two or more attempts to start, with the engine turning over fine but lacking power during takeoff...
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2008 Dodge Dakota Passenger Window Issue
2008 Dodge Dakota
The owner reports that the passenger side power window of their 2008 Dodge Dakota rolls down but does not roll back up. They have reversed the motor l...
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1990 Ford Ranger 4.0 White Smoke Diagnosis
1990 Ford Ranger
The owner has a 1990 Ford Ranger with a 4.0L engine that recently had the heads replaced along with all new gaskets but is still emitting white smoke....
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K&N Cold Air Intake Installation for 2000 Toyota Solara
2000 Toyota Solara
The vehicle owner is inquiring about the feasibility of installing a K&N cold air intake system on their 2000 Toyota Solara with a 2.2L 4-cylinder eng...
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2002 Saturn SL2 Acceleration Issues and SES Light
2002 Saturn SL2
The owner reports that their 2002 Saturn SL2, with approximately 160,000 miles, has lost acceleration power, only reaching about 20 mph before the Ser...
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1993 Toyota Cressida Sticking Power Window Diagnosis
1993 Toyota Cressida
The owner reports that the power window on their 1993 Toyota Cressida sticks and does not operate smoothly. The window can go halfway up but then stop...
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2005 Buick Terraza Hard Cold Start Diagnosis
2005 Buick Terraza
The owner of a 2005 Buick Terraza reported difficulty starting the vehicle in cold conditions. The issue appeared to occur primarily in colder weather...
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1998 Pontiac Bonneville Starter Shim Diagnosis
1998 Pontiac Bonneville
The vehicle owner reports that their 1998 Pontiac Bonneville's starter has failed, breaking the dome off at the top. The original starter had no shims...
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2002 Toyota Landcruiser Cranks but Won't Start
2002 Toyota Landcruiser
The owner reports that their 2002 Toyota Landcruiser occasionally cranks but fails to start, with occurrences happening at least once a month. The veh...
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1994 Toyota A/C Stops Working After 1.5 Hours of Use
1994 Toyota Other Models
The owner reports that the air conditioning system in their 1994 Toyota stops working after about 1.5 hours of driving on a hot and muggy day. Initial...
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2002 BMW 525 Engine Smoke Diagnosis
2002 BMW 525
The owner reported that after an oil change, their 2002 BMW 525 began emitting a significant puff of white-blue smoke from the exhaust upon accelerati...
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2000 Ford Explorer Hard Starting Investigation
2000 Ford Explorer
The owner reports that the 2000 Ford Explorer starts fine in the morning but has difficulty starting after being driven. It cranks but doesn't start i...
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1994 Chrysler Le Baron Hesitation During Acceleration
1994 Chrysler Le Baron
The owner reports that the vehicle experiences hesitation during acceleration, where the RPM gauge sticks, causing a loss of power before suddenly jum...
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Engine Misfire and Shaking Diagnosis for 2004 Chevy Cavalier
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
The owner reports that their 2004 Chevy Cavalier makes a funny sound and shakes upon starting, as if it wants to stall but doesn’t. After having the s...
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Stalling in Cold Weather Conditions
2001 Nissan Maxima
The owner reports that their 2001 Nissan Maxima experiences stalling issues specifically in cold weather conditions. There have been no warning lights...
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1992 Lexus SC 400 Cruise Control and Speedometer Failure
1992 Lexus SC 400
The owner reports that while driving at highway speeds, the cruise control and speedometer have both failed simultaneously. The tachometer continues t...
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Speedometer Malfunction in 1968 Ford Mustang
1968 Ford Mustang
The owner of a 1968 Ford Mustang with a 200ci 6-cylinder engine reports that the speedometer is not functioning correctly. The speedometer needle does...
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