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You won't like what I have to say but I'll say it anyways. First things first, most cold air intakes actually draw in hotter air than the stock airbox. Many modern cars have stock airboxes that actually draw air in from the wheel well or somewhere lower on the vehicle where the air is much...

Hi Poodle, I could respond here also but I won't bother :P I've been responding on the other forum!

Wow, someone who used proper terminology. Thank you for doing your research! Yes, ackerman angle can cause this issue. Worn out tires also can. I'd have the shop do an alignment check when you get your new tires.

Most likely they got the part from a dealership. Then they marked the part up. Shops always mark parts up, it's an industry standard. I'm not familiar with this engine so I won't go as far as saying the mechanic broke it. I will say that in my career working on vehicles, I have damaged one cap...

A faulty battery can cause this. How did you perform your parasitic draw test?

That can be fixed. I'd recommend getting a professional technician to take a look at it and perform the repair. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU DO TO YOUR VEHICLE, YOURSELF, OR ANY OTHERS. If you're adamant on fixing it yourself, you need to find where those wires go. Once you find...

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My list off the top of my head would be: 1. Fluids Flushed and Replaced(Engine, Transmission, Coolant, P/S, Brake, FUEL) 2. All Brake Lines 3. Any rubber hose that is visibly cracked or is not soft and plyable (When you squeeze the hose, does it feel dry rotted? If so, replace) 4. Battery...

If you're still around and want to know what happened with your vehicle: Yes, That can and will prevent some vehicles from starting. Many vehicles will NOT supply fuel to the engine until it sees an oil pressure reading above a certain value for obvious reasons. Glad you got it fixed!

So, the way On-Board Diagnostic works with some fault codes is that it takes 3 "Drive cycles" or a scanner to clear the fault. If you've got a fault that requires 3 drive cycles to clear, the system will work as intended (meaning your Traction Control still worked) but the fault will not go...

Figured I'd come check the forum out again now that I'm getting a bit less hours. For those who don't know me, Last I was on here I was finishing up trade school for Diesel Technology. I've been working at a Peterbilt dealership as a diagnostic tech for about a year and a half. I'll be going...

It's an OBD2 Diagnostic Connector. http://www.outilsobdfacile.com/base_connecteur/toyota/corolla-e140/port-diagnostic-obd2-toyota-corolla-10.jpg

What it sounds like to me is that once the computer fully powers down, the problem goes away. If I were you, next time this happens I would disconnect the negative battery cable for about 5 minutes and reconnect it. This will ensure that the computer reset its RAM. If it starts right up after...

Essentially the way to diagnose an ecu is this: 1. Verify your ecu is getting good inputs (using a computer/scantool) 2. See if your ecu is sending good outputs. If it is getting good inputs but the outputs are bad, then your ecu is bad. There is no real easy way to test an ecu. It's a case...

What autozone do you go to??? No other parts store lets you do that. And I'm sure that autozone isnt supposed to either. Why not just diagnose an issue rather than parts swap? You know that you can test your o2 sensors...

That could very well have fried your ECU. Which wire did you drop? If it was the negative then you're fine. If it was the positive then you may end up forking out a decent chunk of $$ for a new ECM. Do not just replace it though. Diagnose your fault. Independent AMSOIL Dealer, Contact me to...

Here is the deal. To understand what you're diagnosing, you have to understand what the computer is seeing. P0420 indicates that the computer is seeing that the cat is not cleaning the exhaust as well as it should be. There is an O2 sensor before and after the cat. So, if the first O2 sensor...

As stated before, 1. Your alternator is GOOD. There is absolutely NO reason to test your alternator further. 2. Do NOT disconnect the battery with the car running in any modern car. Old school tricks belong with the old school electrical systems. Independent AMSOIL Dealer, Contact me to get...

The car will NOT diagnose issues for you. It simply gives you a place to start. You won't always get a CEL for a bad part. I'd doubt a crank sensor would cause a code for 3 different coils. Please post the active codes here and we may be able to be of further assistance. Independent AMSOIL...

Pull it out and shake it next to your ear. If you hear it rattling then there is no reason to replace it. With that said, It's a very cheap part and I wouldn't bother putting an old PCV valve back on considering the price of a new one. Independent AMSOIL Dealer, Contact me to get the world's...