[s ǝoɾ]

Many members will take the time to keep us updated with their vehicle problems and the fixes that solve those problems.

Many solutions apply to a wide variety of vehicles, some are very specific. I will try to label them as generic or specific as needed.

Please, if you find some other threads in help section with confirmed fixes, update this thread. For those who are asking questions, please come back and update your thread with as much info as possible. Especially details on HOW you found the faulty part.

Engine, starting, fuel, spark
TBI cranks no start, hall effect magnet fell off
TBI no spark, burnt (-) connector on coil
TBI stumbles and stalls, Hall effect
TBI no start/no spark/no fuel, Hall effect
TBI bogs, runs better w/o ECT, timing out of adjustment
TBI engine runs rough, pcm
TBI black sooty tail pipe, O2 sensor
TBI runs rough at idle clears up @WOT, injectors and regulator
TBI Rough idle, MAP sensor
TBI Stalls/Hesitates on highway, broken distributor
Ford no start, fuel pump wire
Carbureted runs poorly, sucking charcoal from carbon canister
Intermittent no-start, ignition switch
Magnum engine won't fire, crank sensor ground wire broken
Not getting any fuel, out of gas
Carbureted starts then dies, ballast resistor
No start, no crank, new starter, bad battery cable
Engine idles erratic, worn distributor
EFI rough idle then stalls, moisture in PCM connector
Electronic ignition-Won't start, multiple problems
Electronic ignition misfire, ignition box
Engine run poorly electrical burning smell, cracked ignition coil
Engine lacks power, plugged fuel filter
Won't start, broken ignition rotor
Diesel will not go over 50mph, misadjusted throttle linkage
1st gen Cummins does not hold prime, lift pump
GM v6 2 cylinder misfire, bad ignition module
Starter just clicks, ground cable
Low oil pressure, got rid of lucas and add quality wix filter
Ford idles rough, dirty mass-air sensor
TBI fuel sender/pump broken line fix

Transmission
Transmissions stays in 1st gear too long, band adjustment
Overdrive rpms fluctuate while cruisng, TPS

Charging System
Alternator overcharging, bad regulator connector
Charging issues, faulty regulator wire
Does not charge, regulator wires burnt
Diesel alternator not charging, crank sensor connector loose
Alternator will not charge, broken regulator connector
Voltage fluctuation, bad charge cable

Lighting System
Blinkers acting strange, poor core support ground

Brakes, wheels, hubs, suspension
Soft pedal, brake booster rod broke
Brakes soft, will not bleed, wheel bearings
Brake pedal went to the floor, master cylinder
Dodge Clunk, driveshaft slip joint
35mph vibration, rear u joints
Tires bind and lockup in 4x4, incorrect differential gears
Vehicle wanders, bad caster, pinion shims installed on front axle

Ford power door locks inop, broken wire
Wipers don't work, bushings
Window won't roll down, bad butt connector splice

HVAC and cooling
Heater blows luke warm, Radiator cap

My vents don't work/I'm stuck on defrost/Something is howling behind the dash, vacuum leaks/vent selector switch
AC Blower motor doesn't work, control head switch
Blower doesn't work, ignition switch melted

 

[s ǝoɾ]

I hope people are seeing a trend here. Often what seems like obvious ____ failure, ends up being something stupid like a simple wire, moisture, corrosion, (very common) or something so easily overlooked like a u joint, slip joint, radiator cap, low fluid level, ect ect.

 

[BILLY THE KID]

This should be put up top so not to get lost.

 

[J10Mike]

This should be put up top so not to get lost.

I agree.

 

[s ǝoɾ]

This should be put up top so not to get lost.

Eventually it will.....but I notice that many do not read stuff up at the top unless they some how already knew it existed. All the time people claim they've never seen the CAD sticky before.

I figure advertise it here for a few days so people notice it, then send it up top.

 

[BILLY THE KID]

AGREED

 

[s ǝoɾ]

AGREED

Plus I'm still searching for more important, relevant, and most importantly, confirmed repairs, from members who came back and updated threads. Thousands of threads go unanswered. Often times, the member still longs on recently, but just completely forgot.

Not really looking for the "how do I loosen this nut" threads, more the "my truck won't start/run/move" threads that have all of the pesky difficult diagnostic stuff involved.

 

[BILLY THE KID]

How about ones like the HEI module for ignition upgrade?

 

[s ǝoɾ]

How about ones like the HEI module for ignition upgrade?

Go check out the tech section.

 

[Guest]

http://ramchargercentral.com/index.php/topic,132538.0.html

 

[s ǝoɾ]

http://ramchargercentral.com/index.php/topic,132538.0.html

I gave up on that thread and forgot to keep track of it since people kept getting side tracked. Cool deal.

 

[s ǝoɾ]

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[driveramsII]

Excellent idea joe, I was just recently thinking about suggesting a "sticky" of exactly what you have done.

 

[atowinram]

How about this one...

My vents don't work/I'm stuck on defrost/Something is howling behind the dash

 

[ToxicDoc]

Joe, as the other members post suggestions, Id recommend you move them up into the first post so it's all in one spot.

 

[s ǝoɾ]

New Add!

Not getting any fuel, out of gas

 

[mopar65pa]

New Add!

Not getting any fuel, out of gas

OH CRAP you did it...........

 

[atowinram]

OH CRAP you did it...........

And you thought he wouldn't...because

 

[mopar65pa]

And you thought he wouldn't...because

LOL...........

 

[KThaxton]

Eventually it will.....but I notice that many do not read stuff up at the top unless they some how already knew it existed. All the time people claim they've never seen the CAD sticky before.

It probably doesn't help that we have so damn many stickies already, maybe some of those stickies could be referenced here then un-stickied?