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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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40 years experience on all general auto repair.

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2009-11-04 engine checklight on V6 camry:

This car should be obd2 but anyway if you managed to get the code.The knock sensor is on the cylinder block and threads into it,It will have a plug attached.Might have to jack the car up and get at it

2009-10-29 fuse location/name:

Fuse will be in the fuse box and the cover usually says which it is.Did you look at all the fuses?There are fuses under the dash also.If you look at your owners handbook it will say where to find all the

2009-10-27 fuel pressure ford contour 2000:

The evap system returns unused fuel to the tank.This is a sealed system and may be blocked.There are plastic pipes under the car to the engine so look there.There may be a problem with the purge valve

2009-10-27 1997 subaru outback:

Does the engine even turn over in the second car?Im thinking this is in the wiring in the white car.Not the engine at all.Possible anti theft problem or ignition switch.Use a meter and see where you have

2009-10-25 Timing belt:

The engine will not tell you when it is time to change the belt,unless it breaks then you will know.This problem you describe could be many things such as,vacuum leak,egr valve,idle control so you will

 

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