MSelleen

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  • MSelleen
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    October 30, 2021 at 10:33 pm
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    Could be, especially if it’s located in the front or under the vehicle. The easiest way to determine is definitely to put pressure on the coolant system with a tool. This is very effective to find coolant leaks.

    MSelleen
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    November 1, 2021 at 7:12 pm
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    Vibrations during acceleration are mostly caused by an issue with the drivetrain and the first thing you should suspect is unbalanced driveshafts, CV joints, or prop shaft depending on vehicle type. Could also be unbalanced tires showing more when acceleration, but driveshafts are far more common.

    Unfortunately, it can be quite tricky to test them and the best way is to have a car lift and try to see where the noise is coming from.

    You can check out this article for possible causes if you haven’t: https://mechanicbase.com/driving/car-shakes-when-accelerating/

    MSelleen
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    November 20, 2021 at 9:17 pm
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    Check for any oil leaks coming from the valve cover gasket dripping down on the exhaust manifold. This is a very common issue when you can smell a burnt smell but no oil on the ground. Oil leaks can be really tricky to find and the easiest way is often to clean the whole engine and then driver for a while and check again

    MSelleen
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    November 20, 2021 at 9:27 pm
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    Hmm I didn’t exactly understand that with the load meter. However, it could be a faulty starter also. So when the car won’t crank over I would try to hit the starter with something to see if it helps – if it does the starter is worn. Some more info here: https://mechanicbase.com/troubleshooting/how-to-start-a-car-with-a-bad-starter/

    I would also put a jumper cable between the engine and body on good ground points to see if it helps. If it helps, there is definitely bad ground between the engine and battery or battery to body.

    MSelleen
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    November 20, 2021 at 9:29 pm
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    You could have damaged or moved the ABS sensor wires if you are unlucky. Another reason could be if the front and rear tires are different sizes. This could lead to different speeds on the wheels which will trigger an ABS error.

    The easiest way forward is probably to read the codes from the engine and abs control module though to know which wheel to start the troubleshooting at

    MSelleen
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    January 4, 2022 at 10:05 pm
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    Often a worn heater blower fan that turns heavily will cause the resistor to get damaged. This will cause the new resistor to blow also. Check the fan to ensure it’s turning freely and most likely you will need a new one before installing another resistor!

    MSelleen
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    March 16, 2022 at 8:32 pm
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    Yes, it sounds like you need to check the wirings behind the boot between the door and the car’s body! It’s usually relatively easy to check it, but it can be difficult to repair it because it’s a quite tight space!

    MSelleen
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    March 30, 2022 at 9:45 pm
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    Sounds like a blown main fuse somewhere to me. Did you check the fuse near the battery? Looks like this I guess if I have the right car model:

    MSelleen
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    April 11, 2022 at 9:41 pm
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    The P0011 code indicates something is wrong with the variable valve timing. Yes, you need to check the camshaft timing and ensure the oil level is correct. A common cause is the camshaft position sensor or oil control valve. However, sometimes a PCM reset/relearn helps!

    MSelleen
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    April 11, 2022 at 9:53 pm
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    You need to check the ground cable to the battery, sometimes it gets corroded under the isolation! You can also measure if you got power to the fuse box under the hood!

    MSelleen
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    April 24, 2022 at 9:12 pm
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    Try spraying a little lubricant spray on the serpentine belt when the engine is running and see if it gets silent or better. If it does, you need to tighten the belt or replace the belt + tensioner!

    MSelleen
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    April 24, 2022 at 9:16 pm
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    If the car is running fine now, it is difficult to say how much you damaged it. But it definitely shortened the life of the clutch! When burning the clutch it can also cause a shiny surface on the disc so it will slip more easily in the future also! However, clutches nowadays are kinda tough and can withstand a lot of stress, so it may work for several years more but is difficult to say.

    MSelleen
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    April 27, 2022 at 7:57 pm
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    Are you sure it’s really overheating or getting too hot? Maybe there is a wiring issue. I would try checking with an external temperature sensor when it says it’s hot 🙂

    MSelleen
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    May 5, 2022 at 6:53 pm
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    Does the noise follow the RPMs of the engine? When was the timing belt replaced? If I remember right, this engine has a balance shaft, which you can turn 180 degrees wrong when replacing the timing belt. If you do this you will get vibrations at certain RPMs

    MSelleen
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    January 20, 2021 at 12:17 am
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    Since the ETCV light comes on periodically, I would check the trouble codes with a scanner if you haven’t done so yet.

    If so, any stored trouble codes? It would help if you posted them here!

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