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3025 messages, Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 9:29 AM
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Regarding dealer recommended maint., this misleading customers on what is required has been happening for years. My question is: does anyone know how to read check engine codes and how to access them. K Cochran
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Replying to: kcochran (Mar 23, 2009 5:31 am)
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| Our engine light came on last week and I was glad that I could go to this forum for answers. I read one that said check your gas cap. We did and it was loose, the engine light went out 3 days later. I'm glad there is this place to turn when you have problems. | |
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Replying to: sid75 (Mar 19, 2009 4:11 am)
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Replying to: jlindh (Mar 23, 2009 6:20 am)
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Replying to: LASHAWN (Mar 26, 2009 1:01 pm) I'll stand by my answer.
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Replying to: jlindh (Mar 26, 2009 6:19 pm)  ) that will tell you exactly which part in a car is defective. Using the info about the identity of the circuit/system, either a competent independent shop or a dealer has to "do the diagnosis", analyzing each part *within* that system/circuit, and by measuring values, signals, voltages, or lack therefore, come to his/her best conclusion as to what to replace. Sometimes factory TSBs, which are available to the independents, can make this job easier. The only "edge" the dealer might have is more experience with a certain model, especially if the independent works on different makes of cars. Also, in some instances, the dealer's scanning equipment will do a "deeper scan" than the equipment available to the independent. The Less Windy Version of My Comments? "A diagnostic machine is only as good as the person reading it"
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I recently purchased a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. In the morning I warm the car and then turn the heat on. During my commute thru the streets when I begin to slow down at a light the car would stall.This happened about three different days within a week over about two weeks. I took it to the dealer and they checked it out. Of course, nothing happened. I even had someone else drive it to see if they had my same experience, but of course they didn't. This morning, I let the car warm and didn't turn the heat on until I was on the highway as opposed to the city streets. The car did not stall once. I am wondering if anyone else has had something this weird happen? Other than that, the car is a joy to drive.
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Replying to: candy215 (Mar 27, 2009 5:37 am) RE the ignition, depending on how many miles could your spark plugs need a change? Rather unlikely but something the dealer might recommend. |
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