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  • in reply to: Brake pads in caliper #992691
    Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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      May be a silly question, are you sure you have the correct pads? Are the pads OE or aftermarket? sometimes, cheap aftermarket pads don’t fit well. And your gut is right about mixing pad types on 1 side.

      in reply to: 06 TL when shirting into Rev. Instument cluster fuse blows #992434
      Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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        Unfortunately, there is usually no quick resolution when chasing electrical issues. You will need a wiring diagram and need to trace out what circuits come off the fuse that is blowing and what it could have in common when shifting to reverse. Also good visual inspection for rub throughs and other harness damage is a good idea.

        Good luck, let us know what you find.

        in reply to: Latest victim of stolen cat. Xavier Univ. bummer #992360
        Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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          Lots of things to consider. Since there is no testing where you live, it really depends on what you can put up with. You could end up with a catalyst code with a cheap converter, but if you can live with the check engine light on go for it.

          in reply to: No compression, all cylinders, r53 #992359
          Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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            Not sure what the question is, but is seems likely the mechanical timing likely has slipped or failed and bent a lot of the valves (or caused something else in the valve train). Will probably take some teardown to know for sure, but I’d be thinking of a replacement engine.

            in reply to: 2007 Chevy Cobalt SS no power #989815
            Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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              First thing I would check is the belt, sometimes it is hard to tell if it is worn. Beyond that, it’s a pretty simple device, check for abnormal noises, leaks, etc.

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              in reply to: 2005 titan with 5.6 need help #989355
              Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                You can find the FSM at this link: https://www.nicoclub.com/nissan-service-manuals

                Hopefully this helps.

                in reply to: Nissan Prairie Liberty no spark help please #988702
                Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                  If you can figure out what the car is called in the US, this may help: https://www.nicoclub.com/nissan-service-manuals

                  Good Luck

                  in reply to: 2001 Nissan Maxima Slipping in 3rd gear, P0744 #988555
                  Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                    P0744 is an intermittent code, so could be the solenoid or other things. Debris in the fluid could cause this code. IF it’s not too hard, I would pull the pan and look for metal in the pan, that could give you a quick answer on which option to try.

                    in reply to: 1998 Honda Civic EX still running #988457
                    Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                      You will need a wiring diagram and need to trace the circuits when the issue is happening. When you say all the lights were on, is that interior or headlights or both?

                      Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                        It could be a number of things that are wrong, but with something like this probably the only solution is to take it apart and see what is wrong. If you have had the car for 100K and not changed the clutch, it’s probably time for a good look at it, especially if you don’t know if the clutch was done before you got the car.

                        Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                          Have you done a scan of all the modules in the vehicle? That should give you some direction. It could be an issue in the BCM.

                          Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                            There could be a lot of things causing this. I would try putting the rear up on jackstands and have a helper drive the truck while looking to see what is going on. Since it happened after a bump, I would check things like leaf springs, u joints, the center carrier bearing and as ou mentioned the engine and transmission mounts.

                            FYI, you can access the FSMs for the frontier here: https://www.nicoclub.com/nissan-service-manuals

                            They have sections in most sections on troubleshooting vibrations, etc.

                            Good luck, let us know what you find.

                            in reply to: 2007 Volkswagen golf city ABS and Brake Light Flashing #987272
                            Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                              Remember, you are not a true VW owner until *all* the warning lights are on. 🙂

                              VWs of that vintage are sort of notorious for ABS controller failure. The best thing to do is see if the sensor signal is being received at the ABS conroller, if they are then it is likely an issue in the controller. Just went through this in the spouses 2009 jetta (different codes), but in my case (fortunately) there was a recall.

                              in reply to: Need help 90 integra won't stay running #987263
                              Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                                Is the new TB an aftermarket? What I think you are saying is the MAP sensor has moved with the new TB. If you have enough harness length, you could try the MAP in the TB. I would worry about how the ECM is calibrated for the other MAP sensor placement.

                                in reply to: no start, error messages, 2000 jag xk8 #987262
                                Dave TidmanDave Tidman
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                                  P1797 is for park neutral switch malfunction. I would diagnose that first since it may be causing the issue.Could be the switch, wiring or (given is is a Jaguar) something else. Also, have you checked the recalls or service bulletins for any issues related to this?

                                  Good luck, let us know what you find.

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