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#5502 of 5658 Re: 03 Infiniti G35 starting problems [qbrozen] by burdawg

Feb 09, 2012 (2:26 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 08, 2012 2:15 pm)
Or possibly the neutral safety switch or harness connector inside the column.

#5503 of 5658 1994 GS300 Code 41 & 71 by lordy1

Mar 02, 2012 (1:59 pm)

I have a 1994 GS300 that consistently displays a 41 & 71 fault codes along with “check engine” & “TRAC OFF” and the “TRAC” light comes on intermittently, I haven’t been able to interrogate the codes when the “TRAC” light is on.
 
For code 41 I replaced the Throttle Position Sensor, for code 71 the EGR valve has been cleaned and the EGR gas temp. Sensor replaced. After replacing these parts and clearing the codes they come back within 20 miles of driving.
 
I’m unconfused and out of ideas. Please help.

#5504 of 5658 vacuum lines by bieks

Mar 23, 2012 (9:11 am)

hi, i have a 99 chevy tahoe. i'm looking for help finding the vacuum diagram for this vehicle.
any help would be great.
thanks

#5505 of 5658 Re: 1994 GS300 Code 41 & 71 [lordy1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 23, 2012 (10:26 am)

Replying to: lordy1 (Mar 02, 2012 1:59 pm)
Ah you may have been fooled here. The book says:
 
"
Signals from the Throttle Position Sensor(s) are also input to the TRAC Electronic Control Unit, So when a malfunction occurs on the TRAC side, code 41 or 47 may be displayed."
 
As for the EGR code, it could be more than just the EGR being clogged up:
 
"TROUBLE AREA for code 71
Open in Exhaust Gas Recirculation Gas Temperature Sensor circuit.
Short in Vacuum Switching Valve circuit for Exhaust Gas Recirculation.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation hose disconnected, valve stuck.
Clogged Exhaust Gas Recirculation gas passage.

#5506 of 5658 ball joint by choochooman

Mar 23, 2012 (5:49 pm)

2004 toyota highlander front wheel dr, 3.3 v6 auto, 54,600 toyota dealer said i have a leaking ball joint on drs side, not bad enough to fail a va state inspection. 239.00 plus 79.95 for frt end alignment is this a good price? they sugested i keep an eye on it to see if it gets worst, how long should i go before replacing it? also should i do the passenger side at same time to avoid paying for a second alignment?

#5507 of 5658 Re: ball joint [choochooman] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 24, 2012 (10:05 am)

Replying to: choochooman (Mar 23, 2012 5:49 pm)
There's a measurement for wear on a ball joint--you unload the A-arm by jacking elsewhere, then lever the lower A arm and see how much the balljoint moves. As I recall, for most cars 1/8th inch play up and down is maximum permissable. It's not something you want to mess around with, because if a ball joint breaks, your truck's front end with collapse on the wheel and create serious control problems.

#5508 of 5658 Re: ball joint [Mr_Shiftright] by choochooman

Mar 24, 2012 (10:11 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 24, 2012 10:05 am)
thankyou for responding so quick, they didn't say anything about movement just that the balljoint was leaking and not leaking enough that it needs replacing right away, but u are right something to take seriously so i'll get it done, does 239.00 sound to high i think i will compare the price with firestone

#5509 of 5658 Re: ball joint [choochooman] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 25, 2012 (8:44 am)

Replying to: choochooman (Mar 24, 2012 10:11 pm)
The "book" says $57 for the part + 2.3 hours labor, so that seems a reasonable price.
 
If you are considering an alignment, you should be sure that your tires aren't ready for replacement---if you have very worn tires the truck will be difficult to align properly. I'd say if you need front tires, you should do that, too.
 
As for the ball joint on the other side, that can be tested for movement.

#5510 of 5658 My 92 Deville has developed a starting problem by rat_bastardson

Mar 31, 2012 (4:19 pm)

My 92 Deville has developed a starting problem. When the key is turned, the battery will try and try to start. After about 30 seconds there is a sound indicating it is trying to grab and eventually it does. It spits and coughs a little and then it fires right up. After that, there is no indication whatsoever that there is any kind of a fuel problem. It runs great at all speeds. It does not stall at red lights. It picks right up on a green or when floored. Only when starting does it give me a problem. The thing is, I ran it nearly out of gas 3 days ago. The dash lights are out so it sometimes happens. It took 15 gallons. I think it was out or near out when it coasted into the station. I had a new fuel pump put in December and have not run out until this time. Today I put a new filter on as well as getting a fuel line blasting job done at a local oil change place, but still it won’t start easily like it used to. What could this be?

#5511 of 5658 Re: My 92 Deville has developed a starting problem [rat_bastardson] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 31, 2012 (7:44 pm)

Replying to: rat_bastardson (Mar 31, 2012 4:19 pm)
What about 1/2 hour later? Will it start easily then, or is this only a long period/overnight type occurrence.

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