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.
Browse by Specific Problem
1995 Chevy Blazer Won't Start After Distributor Cap Change
1995 Chevy Blazer
The owner of a 1995 Chevy Blazer with a 4.3L V6 engine is experiencing a no-start condition after replacing the distributor cap. They confirmed good s...
View Analysis →
2004 Kia Rio Lean Condition Diagnosis
2004 Kia Rio
The owner recently purchased a 2004 Kia Rio for $2300, which has the check engine light illuminated. Initial scans indicated a lean fuel mixture, rand...
View Analysis →
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 ...
View Analysis →
1997 Chevy S-10 Ignition and Accessory Failures
1997 Chevrolet S-10
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevy S-10 has no warning lights illuminating when the key is turned on. The vehicle can shift gears without pressin...
View Analysis →
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...
View Analysis →
2003 Dodge Intrepid Timing Issue Diagnosis
2003 Dodge Intrepid
The owner recently replaced the water pump and timing chain on their 2003 Dodge Intrepid with a 2.7L engine. After the repair, the vehicle starts but ...
View Analysis →
Brake System Failure with Hard Pedal and Smoke
1995 Buick Regal
The owner of a 1995 Buick Regal reports that after replacing the master cylinder, ABS, rotors, and brake cylinders, the brake pedal becomes hard, and ...
View Analysis →
1988 Subaru GL10 No Spark Diagnosis
1988 Subaru GL10
The owner reports that their 1988 Subaru GL10 wagon, equipped with an 1800cc OHV SPFI engine, initially ran fine but has recently experienced starting...
View Analysis →
2001 Ford F-150 Oil Temp Light Issue
2001 Ford F-150
The owner recently drove over a rough patch due to bad weather and after returning home, noticed the Oil Temp light illuminated and the oil pressure g...
View Analysis →
2000 Nissan Maxima Starter Replacement - Engine Response
2000 Nissan Maxima
The owner of a 2000 Nissan Maxima reports issues with the engine not starting, indicating a potential starter failure. The problem occurs intermittent...
View Analysis →
1977 Chevy Suburban Intermittent Starting Issue
1977 Chevrolet Suburban
The owner reports that their 1977 Chevy Suburban sometimes fails to start, showing no signs of power or clicking when attempting to start. At other ti...
View Analysis →
1997 Ford F-150 Engine Operating Parameters Analysis
1997 Ford F-150
The owner of a 1997 Ford F-150 is inquiring about engine operating parameters after noticing that the engine is showing a 20% load at idle and an abso...
View Analysis →
1996 Chevy Blazer P0440 Evap Emission System Issue
1996 Chevrolet Blazer
The owner reports that after filling up the gas tank, their 1996 Chevy Blazer died a few miles down the road. After towing it home and adding starting...
View Analysis →
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 ...
View Analysis →
1998 Chevy Lumina EGR Valve Diagnosis
1998 Chevrolet Lumina
The owner reports that the service engine light intermittently comes on for about a week and then turns off for a week. After testing at Autozone, the...
View Analysis →
2002 Pontiac Firebird Headlamp Door Module Diagnosis
2002 Pontiac Firebird
The owner reports that when turning off the headlamps, the headlamp door motors continue to run for approximately six seconds. This results in a loud ...
View Analysis →
1999 Dodge Intrepid Engine Stops Intermittently
1999 Dodge Intrepid
The owner reports that their 1999 Dodge Intrepid engine stops unexpectedly while driving. It shuts off without warning, and after replacing the ASD re...
View Analysis →
1998 Chevy Malibu Engine Misfires Diagnosis
1998 Chevrolet Malibu
The owner reported that the vehicle started misfiring after driving it hard one morning. Initially, it ran fine but then died suddenly. The engine wou...
View Analysis →
Page 42 of 47 - Showing automotive fault analysis cases