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I have a ’91 Civic DX 1.5L manual trans. It has a check engine light on.

I have a ’91 Civic DX 1.5L manual trans. It has a check engine light on. When I figured out what the code meant it was, “Ignition Output Signal.” The car runs fine! In my mind ignition output signal would be coil, wires. But it runs perfect. What does this code actually mean!?

I have a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer and I am having a problem with it dying when I stop at red lights. We have already changed everything dealing with fuel and fire, and there is no check engine light.

I have a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer and I am having a problem with it dying when I stop at red lights. We have already changed everything dealing with fuel and fire, and there is no check engine light. Somebody told me it may be in the transmission, like a lock-up sensor. What can I do to fix the problem?

On late model OBD2 cars how does the ECU register a misfire? Also how is it the ECU recognizes the difference between knock and an ignition misfire?

On late model OBD2 cars how does the ECU register a misfire? Also how is it the ECU recognizes the difference between knock and an ignition misfire?

I have a 2002 Chevy Blazer, 4.3L vetch. Anytime I’m in park or mainly neutral, my gas gauge goes crazy. If I even touch the gas pedal, I lose a minimum of a quarter tank. Why is that and what can I do to solve this issue?

A faulty or burned-up wiring connector at the fuel pump module is common. The fuel sender and fuel pump are one unit inside the fuel tank. The fuel pump side of the connector generates a lot of heat and can melt the connector causing stalling and or fuel gauge inaccuracy. It’s a dangerous job to

I have a 1972 VW Beetle. Where could I find the raditor?

I have a 1972 VW Beetle. Where could I find the raditor?

I have a 1999 Nissan Sentra and the check engine light comes on and goes off constantly.

I have a 1999 Nissan Sentra and the check engine light comes on and goes off constantly.

Every time I had it checked, I get a cylinder one misfire. I have also noticed that when the air temp seems to be “just right”, the light remains off and the car runs great. But if it is too hot or cold, the light is on and the car runs very rough. I have changed the plugs, wires, cap and rotor and the ambient temperature sensor (thinking it’s an air/fuel ratio problem). Nothing works.

The only other issue I can think of is a clogged injector but then why the on-again, off-again? Any ideas what the issue might be? Thanks

I have a 1999 Dodge Avenger with the check engine light on. Code comes back with emissions gross leak. I changed the gas cap and reset code but came back on. I don’t see any gas leaking on the ground either. Any suggestions?

I have a 1999 Dodge Avenger with the check engine light on. Code comes back with emissions gross leak. I changed the gas cap and reset code but came back on. I don’t see any gas leaking on the ground either. Any
suggestions?

I have a 2000 Honda Civic and sometimes when it sits a few days before I drive it, it seems to stick. I was wondering if it would be a wheel bearing?

I have a 2000 Honda Civic and sometimes when it sits a few days before I drive it, it seems to stick. I was wondering if it would be a wheel bearing?

Where is the PCV valve located on a 2003 Camry?

Where is the PCV valve located on a 2003 Camry?

I have a 1998 Suburban with a 5.7 liter engine. When the engine light is on it runs real smooth but when it goes off the engine shakes and it feels like its missing. Fuel consumption is not affected in any way as far as I can tell.

I have a 1998 Suburban with a 5.7 liter engine. When the engine light is on it runs real smooth but when it goes off the engine shakes and it feels like its missing. Fuel consumption is not affected in any way as far as I can tell. The misfire feel just gets on my nerves.

I have a 1995 Ford Ranger and the windshield wipers come on sometimes by themselves. Also, the interior light takes forever to go off (and gets extremely hot). We took the bulbs out because we were afraid it would catch on fire.

I have a 1995 Ford Ranger and the windshield wipers come on sometimes by themselves. Also, the interior light takes forever to go off (and gets extremely hot). We took the bulbs out because we were afraid it would catch on fire. Thanks for any help you can give me.

I have a 1998 Chevy K1500 with a 5.7L Vortec.

I have a 1998 Chevy K1500 with a 5.7L Vortec. If I let the truck run for 6-10 minutes with the A/C on the truck will die and not start back up until it has cooled down, say 20-25 minutes. I tested fuel pressure and it is fine. I replaced the ignition coil, ignition control module, and camshaft positioning sensor. Reason for replacing the cam sensor was after replacing the first two my truck finally had a trouble code, which was a cam sensor. It acts no different than it did before after replacing all these parts. Any insight would be greatly appreciated