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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Intermittent Stalling and No-Start Issues
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
The owner of a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix reports that the vehicle suddenly dies without warning while driving. The engine cranks but does not start afte...
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1989 Dodge Daytona Starting Issue Analysis
1989 Dodge Daytona
The owner reports that their 1989 Dodge Daytona does not want to start, particularly in cold weather. A recent tune-up was performed without issues. H...
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Dodge 2.5 Engine Compatibility and Head Gasket Issues
1990 Dodge Daytona ES
The owner has a 1990 Dodge Daytona ES equipped with a 2.5-liter engine, suspecting a blown head gasket. Instead of replacing the head gasket, they are...
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2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Exhaust Smell & Transmission Issue
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
The owner reports a rotten egg smell from the exhaust when the air conditioner is on, especially noticeable after turning off the vehicle, and occasio...
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1994 Dodge Spirit White Smoke on Acceleration
1994 Dodge Spirit
The owner reports that their 1994 Dodge Spirit runs well except when idling for more than a minute. During this time, it emits white smoke from the ta...
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2001 Audi A6 Oil Fumes and Check Engine Light Issue
2001 Audi A6
The owner of a 2001 Audi A6 with a biturbo engine reports oil fumes coming from the engine and a check engine light illuminated. Previous checks on th...
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2004 Pontiac Aztek Starting Issue Analysis
2004 Pontiac Aztek
The owner recently purchased a 2004 Pontiac Aztek, which initially started without issues. Suddenly, it stopped starting, and when attempting to turn ...
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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Starting Issues and Gear Indicator Lights
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
The owner reports that recently the dashboard gear indicators light up as if the truck is in all gears when starting. When the brake is applied and th...
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1999 Ford Windstar Check Engine Light Issue
1999 Ford Windstar
The owner reports that the Check Engine light and brake light on their 1999 Ford Windstar remain illuminated. Despite the car running normally, it fai...
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1986 Ford F-100 Starting Issue with Continuous Cranking
1986 Ford F-100
The owner reports that when attempting to start the 1986 Ford F-100, the engine continues to crank even after removing the key from the ignition. The ...
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1993 Chevrolet Truck Surging Idle Diagnosis
1993 Chevrolet K1500
The owner has a 1993 Chevrolet K1500 with a 5.7L TBI engine experiencing surging idle, fluctuating between 350 and 1000 RPM at all temperatures. They ...
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2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Cranks but Won't Start
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
The owner reports that their 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada cranks but does not start. They mentioned that when gas is added directly into the throttle body,...
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Power Steering Pulley Removal Issues on 1994 Chevy 1500
1994 Chevrolet 1500
The owner of a 1994 Chevy 1500 truck is struggling to remove the power steering pulley to replace the pump. Despite using a gear puller, the pulley re...
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2004 Ford E-Series Van Vibration Diagnosis
2004 Ford E-Series Van
The owner reports a severe vibration in the steering wheel of their 2004 Ford E-Series Van occurring between 2000-2100 RPM or at 72 MPH. The vibration...
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Oil Pressure Fluctuation Diagnosis on 1997 Ford Explorer
1997 Ford Explorer
The oil pressure gauge on my 1997 Ford Explorer has been fluctuating between a low reading and the middle of the gauge for the past six months. A prev...
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2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE Won't Start After Wiring Issues
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE
The owner reports that their 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE with a 1.5L engine won't start. Initially, the vehicle started after swapping the spark plug wi...
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1998 Chevy Lumina 3.1L Cuts Out When Accelerating
1998 Chevrolet Lumina
The owner describes a 1998 Chevy Lumina 3.1L that starts fine after sitting for a few days but cuts out severely when accelerating. The vehicle strugg...
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Intermittent Stalling Issue on 2001 Chevy Camaro
2001 Chevrolet Camaro
The owner reports that their 2001 Chevy Camaro starts well but shuts off within 10 to 20 seconds. They have tried holding the RPM at 3000 but the engi...
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