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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 2, 2016 12:17:12 GMT -5
My Escape's been driving rough as of late. If I'm stopped at a light it sometimes feels like it's going to crap out waiting (I usually rev the engine to get her purring like a kitten again) to go. And occasionally it's slow to accelerate once I do get the green light. I've read it could be something as simple as a dirty filter or something more complex involving the coils (which were all replaced a few years ago). Any experience in fixing issues similar to those? If the check engine light it's on our flashing then you have a misfire and likely need plus and possibly a coil. Ford coils are notorious for failing. Air filter isn't likely. If you get a light that looks like a wrench then it will need a throttle body.
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Vern
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Post by Vern on Feb 2, 2016 12:25:44 GMT -5
Whats the weirdest thing you have found in someones trunk? The weirdest was a sex sheep *sigh* ...aren't they all?
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Feb 3, 2016 5:20:51 GMT -5
Ok, I have a friend who has a 2010 Hyundai Sonata 4 cylinder who's car isn't starting properly. I am thinking it is the ignition switch since when it does work, it turns over perfectly, and doesn't seem to drain the battery like if you are trying to rely on the alternator or starter to get the engine to turn over. I am fairy sure it is not the battery since it was replaced less than 2 years ago. It was out of use for about 5 months since my friend broke their ankle and couldn't drive it, but it started fine when I would start it about once or twice a month to take it around the block just to keep everything running. They took it to the stealership, so I an just trying to make sure they don't get ripped off. No disrespect if you work at a dealership, but the one they took it too has a history of inflating labor cost to lower new car prices. It's a tough one. But I would definitely load test the battery first. Depending on weather conditions and if the battery was hooked up to a charger, it could easily be failing after that time frame Of all the things I thought it could be, it was just a loose terminal, at least they got away with a $50 bill. That brings me to a whole 'nother thing. Why does it seem harder to get to the battery with every new model year. My first few cars, it was just a bracket holding it. My last car, A 07 G35, replacing included removing crap that made what should be a 5 minute process a 15 minute process.
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Post by britishbulldog on Feb 3, 2016 8:08:28 GMT -5
We all the same question all the time
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