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 Issues in Citroen Xsara Picasso
2000-2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso
The owner reports intermittent stalling issues with their Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8 SX. The problem occurs primarily during idle and low-speed conditi...
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Power Loss When Car is Off - 2004 Ford Taurus SE
2004 Ford Taurus SE
The owner reports that their 2004 Ford Taurus SE loses all electrical power, including power locks and lights, when the vehicle is turned off. This is...
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1997 Plymouth Voyager Stalls After 20 Minutes
1997 Plymouth Voyager
The owner reports that their 1997 Plymouth Voyager shuts off after approximately 20 minutes of driving. The vehicle starts again after a short wait bu...
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1994 Ford Ranger Truck Stalls after 15-20 minutes
1994 Ford Ranger
The owner reports that their 1994 Ford Ranger stalls after running for 15-20 minutes. Previous repairs include replacing the cam position sensor, cran...
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1990 Honda Prelude Engine Stalls in Drive
1990 Honda Prelude
The owner reports that the 1990 Honda Prelude starts and runs fine, but when shifting into drive, the engine stalls. It continues to run in reverse an...
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1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1L Engine Flooding Issue
1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette
The owner reports that their 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette with a 3.1L engine flooded and won't start after a failed jump-start attempt in very cold weat...
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1995 Chevy Corsica Fuel Injector Fuse Blows on Starting
1995 Chevrolet Corsica
The owner replaced the fuel pump on their 1995 Chevy Corsica, which now runs fine. However, the fuel injector fuse blows whenever they attempt to star...
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1996 Chevy Blazer Oil Pressure Drop Diagnosis
1996 Chevrolet Blazer
The owner of a 1996 Chevy Blazer experienced a sudden drop in oil pressure to zero while driving at highway speeds. After having intake manifold gaske...
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2005 Cadillac STS Throttle Problem Diagnosis
2005 Cadillac STS
The owner reports that when accelerating by pressing the gas pedal, the vehicle slows down instead of speeding up. They suspect the issue may be relat...
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Steering Wheel and Dashboard Vibration Diagnosis
1998 Honda Accord
The owner reports a significant vibration in the steering wheel and dashboard of their 1998 Honda Accord 4-cylinder sedan. This occurs when applying t...
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1993 Mazda 626 Won't Start - Comprehensive Analysis
1993 Mazda 626
The owner of a 1993 Mazda 626 reports that the vehicle will not start. It cranks over normally, and there is a good spark at the plugs, but the engine...
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Timing Marks Misalignment in 1989 Ford Ranger
1989 Ford Ranger
The owner replaced the engine in their 1989 Ford Ranger with one from a wrecking yard. Although all connections were made correctly, the engine fails ...
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Diagnosing Power Loss in 1979 Chevy Truck Due to PCV Valve
1979 Chevy Truck
The owner reports that their 1979 Chevy Truck suddenly lost power, struggling to reach normal speeds. Easing off the gas slightly improves performance...
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1996 Ford Thunderbird Power Loss Diagnosis
1996 Ford Thunderbird
The owner of a 1996 Ford Thunderbird reports a lack of power and an illuminated check engine light. After a diagnostic scan, they received fault codes...
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2003 BMW Mini Cooper Won't Start - Intermittent Issues
2003 BMW Mini Cooper
The owner reports that their 2003 Mini Cooper cranks but won't start. They checked the spark plugs and injector pulse, finding both fire once and then...
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Accessing Rear Spark Plugs on '88 Lincoln Town Car
1988 Lincoln Town Car
The owner wants to perform a tune-up on their 1988 Lincoln Town Car but is uncertain about accessing the rear spark plugs. They have experience with o...
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Transmission Jerk on Takeoff in 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
2008 Chevrolet Uplander
The owner reports experiencing a jerk during takeoff in their 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, which they suspect is due to a transmission issue. The vehicle ...
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2004 Kia Sorento Will Not Start After Sensor Replacement
2004 Kia Sorento
The owner of a 2004 Kia Sorento replaced the crankshaft position sensor but now the engine won't start, just turns over without firing. The coolant is...
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