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Automotive News & Views Right To Repair - A Hot Issue or Big Problem?
133 messages, Last post on Oct 06, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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Replying to: 0patience (Apr 04, 2007 5:17 pm) One of the scanners I have from them is about 7 years old and upgrading hasn't been a problem so far. Thanks again for the vote of confidence on Injectronic. I will add the their 9240 CJ4 Scantool/Oscilloscope to the Actron CP9190 and the AutoXray 4000. I need to do more homework on which to buy and where. I want them to cover Dodge, Ford, Saturn and Honda with GMC possibly replacing the Dodge in a year. All are ODB II vehicles. But I still have time since I need to pull the money together first. |
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Replying to: 0patience (Apr 04, 2007 5:27 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 08, 2007 8:24 am) You are right about this, you don't see the problem, you see the byproduct of the problem. Could be the reason the O2 sensor is giving a wonky signal is because the vehicle is running too rich because the Mass Air meter is bad. But if you can't understand the data, you won't know. Autozone offers the free service of pulling codes and resetting the light and OBD II code pullers are getting awfully cheap. OBD II is such an improvement over the old diagnotic systems. Each manufacturer was different and that made life a pain.
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Replying to: aaronr121 (Jun 30, 2007 4:49 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 30, 2007 7:08 am) Not only would it save us money, but it would save them money, effort and R&D too! Had that problem last week when trying to fix an A/C compressor. I tried swapping the reed valves between one Sanden and another Sanden. They were just fractions of a millimeter off. WHY!?!?! I can live with different cases, pulleys and heads on them. But why in the world are internals slightly different?
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Replying to: aaronr121 (Jul 01, 2007 3:51 am) As one who's owned primarily European cars in the past, and appreciated the generally well-written, arranged, and thorough shops manuals for those who prefer doing their own work, the Hyundai approach is refreshing. One of the better, and yet affordable, OBD-II diagnostic scanners is the Equus Innova 3130, typically available brand new on eBay for around $160. It's compatible with all current communications protocols. http://www.iequus.com/product_info.php?product_id=3130&category_id=1_10_7 |
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People think if they have the code and the description, the problem is solved. Not even close. You need to have a shop manual, some minor diagnostic tools (multimeter, vacume pump/gauge), and other basic tools. The code only narrows down the possibilities. You still have to do some troubleshooting.
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 16, 2007 5:28 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 16, 2007 9:24 pm) 
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 18, 2007 5:25 pm) I've tried to get this through many young mechanic's heads that no matter what, a visual inspection should be the first check, then if it is a performance issue [check engine light on], then pull the code and do another visual inspection. I have had many vehicles that the check engine light was on and the visual inspection caught the broken vacuum hose or disconnected sensor connector. And even guys who have dealt with the same vehicles over and over need a good diagnostic chart for trouble codes.
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