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  • in reply to: 92 Camaro ignition #536142
    MattMatt
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      Put the key in the ignition and turn it on, go down to the two small VATS wires at the main connector under the dash and be sure it ohms the same as the chip in the key. It is very easy to break those wires.

      in reply to: 92 Camaro ignition #532694
      MattMatt
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        Put the key in the ignition and turn it on, go down to the two small VATS wires at the main connector under the dash and be sure it ohms the same as the chip in the key. It is very easy to break those wires.

        in reply to: 2001 Mercury Sable, P0301 Cyl #1 Misfire #536138
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          3.0 pushrod motor? Common for the head gasket to leak into a cylinder after sitting. It will miss until the coolant is burned out of the cylinder. For whatever reason, it is usually cylinder 1 too. Get somebody to start it for you while you sniff the tail pipe. If it smells like coolant/cat piss, you have your answer.

          in reply to: 2001 Mercury Sable, P0301 Cyl #1 Misfire #532690
          MattMatt
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            3.0 pushrod motor? Common for the head gasket to leak into a cylinder after sitting. It will miss until the coolant is burned out of the cylinder. For whatever reason, it is usually cylinder 1 too. Get somebody to start it for you while you sniff the tail pipe. If it smells like coolant/cat piss, you have your answer.

            in reply to: $16hr flat rate for experienced techs? #534503
            MattMatt
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              That is at the extreme low end of the scale. A lot depends on location and cost of living, but that is still low regardless.

              in reply to: $16hr flat rate for experienced techs? #531054
              MattMatt
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                That is at the extreme low end of the scale. A lot depends on location and cost of living, but that is still low regardless.

                in reply to: Do You Need an Automotive Education? #534395
                MattMatt
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                  [quote=”rt54321″ post=65658]

                  What if, the ASE tests had a large “lab practical” portion associated with them? This way, people that know how to take and pass a test, could NOT pass the ASE cert test based on book knowledge alone. They would have to show an instructor/proctor how they would fix a real-life problem (verify original problem – diagnose failure – replace component – verify fix).

                  [/quote]

                  The L1 is comprised mostly of real world questions. You’re given a wiring diagram and a problem and must identify where the fault lies. It’s as close as you can get while sitting in a room.

                  in reply to: Do You Need an Automotive Education? #530963
                  MattMatt
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                    [quote=”rt54321″ post=65658]

                    What if, the ASE tests had a large “lab practical” portion associated with them? This way, people that know how to take and pass a test, could NOT pass the ASE cert test based on book knowledge alone. They would have to show an instructor/proctor how they would fix a real-life problem (verify original problem – diagnose failure – replace component – verify fix).

                    [/quote]

                    The L1 is comprised mostly of real world questions. You’re given a wiring diagram and a problem and must identify where the fault lies. It’s as close as you can get while sitting in a room.

                    in reply to: Chevy Silverado brake issues #530958
                    MattMatt
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                      The automated bleed is slightly different then just cycling the abs system. It actually allows the pedal to drop to the floor, then will push the pedal back up while the pump is running. You will not get the same bleeding effect by doing an abs stop.

                      in reply to: Chevy Silverado brake issues #534393
                      MattMatt
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                        The automated bleed is slightly different then just cycling the abs system. It actually allows the pedal to drop to the floor, then will push the pedal back up while the pump is running. You will not get the same bleeding effect by doing an abs stop.

                        in reply to: Just a question ? #530957
                        MattMatt
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                          Fronts are 166 ft/lbs, rears are 129 ft/lbs

                          in reply to: Just a question ? #534392
                          MattMatt
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                            Fronts are 166 ft/lbs, rears are 129 ft/lbs

                            in reply to: Code P1312, 2000, Isuzu, Rodeo, V6, 3.2L, DOHC #530867
                            MattMatt
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                              Timing belt is not put on properly. I believe there is a tsb from Isuzu that involves turning the passenger cam several times until the timing marks line up perfect without tension from the valve springs trying to move it. Then install the belt so all the slack is on the tensioner side of the belt, then set the tensioner.

                              in reply to: Code P1312, 2000, Isuzu, Rodeo, V6, 3.2L, DOHC #534269
                              MattMatt
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                                Timing belt is not put on properly. I believe there is a tsb from Isuzu that involves turning the passenger cam several times until the timing marks line up perfect without tension from the valve springs trying to move it. Then install the belt so all the slack is on the tensioner side of the belt, then set the tensioner.

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