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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.
40 years experience on all general auto repair.
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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
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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
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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