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EDGEMAN
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EDGEMAN
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I recommend buying one of those ~$30 OBD II plug-ins and download...

...a free (or inexpensive ~$5%) software programs for your smart phone. Have it read the codes and get back to us with the list of what it finds. Or you can go to an Advance Auto (or Auto Zone) and ask if they give free code readings for your car. I like having the device so if anything starts acting up, I can run the codes than search the internet for a solution.
Posted: 06/24/2024 at 04:06 PM ET
(In response to this post by Chris Coleman)

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Ok vehicle experts, what's wrong with my car...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/24/24 11:13 AM ET
I think you need a new car.**
Hokester • 06/24/24 06:55 PM ET
I recommend buying one of those ~$30 OBD II plug-ins and download... ◄
EDGEMAN • 06/24/24 04:06 PM ET
What he is describing, I ran the codes and got the kitchen sink of issues
Vienna_Hokie • 06/24/24 06:49 PM ET
I got one from Amazon and use Torque Diagnostic tool...very gooderly.**
Major Kong • 06/24/24 04:22 PM ET
I bought a cheap code reader back in 2008 after I bought my Tacoma, but...
EDGEMAN • 06/24/24 04:38 PM ET
Contact a priest and try an exorcism.**
scoop76cs • 06/24/24 03:36 PM ET
Shake a dead chicken over it in the interim **
TomTurkey • 06/24/24 05:55 PM ET
re: A/C
Beerman • 06/24/24 03:33 PM ET
You looked at the purge valve. That could definitely affect hesitation and
VTMONEY94 • 06/24/24 03:01 PM ET
My Nissan Sentra Check Engine used to be the gas cap.
TomTurkey • 06/24/24 02:46 PM ET
You'll eventually get to the point where you just go buy a new gas cap.
EDGEMAN • 06/24/24 04:08 PM ET
I did. Never used it. I'm really not sure that was the actual problem. 🤷🏽
TomTurkey • 06/24/24 04:21 PM ET
Can't remember what vehicle, but I had to replace a gas cap and...
EDGEMAN • 06/24/24 04:32 PM ET
I was prepared. The new $13 gas cap is in the trunk.**
TomTurkey • 06/24/24 04:37 PM ET
AC Relay switch is Fubar'ed.**
Major Kong • 06/24/24 02:30 PM ET
Spit on them spark plug thangs!**
VT BronzeBacker • 06/24/24 01:43 PM ET
Hawk Tuah...zap!**
Major Kong • 06/24/24 02:50 PM ET
Just whack it with a hammer,**
vthhhi • 06/24/24 01:28 PM ET
O2 sensors are a waste of money and not required in most states.
GreenvilleVT • 06/24/24 01:25 PM ET
My understanding is that the pre-cat O2 sensors do play a role in...
MP4VT2004 • 06/24/24 01:42 PM ET
You are correct sir!**
EDGEMAN • 06/24/24 04:02 PM ET
its bang for the mechanic **
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 01:59 PM ET
first of all, it's a Ford.**
BobG • 06/24/24 01:39 PM ET
If his mustang is that old it may be time to put that horse down. **
GreenvilleVT • 06/24/24 02:27 PM ET
the new ones are totally rad **
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 01:37 PM ET
Especially the Dark Horse**
EDGEMAN • 06/24/24 04:08 PM ET
Depends why the check engine light is on. That’s easy to determine with a
vatechcowpatty • 06/24/24 12:32 PM ET
This is good advice. @Chris Coleman - has anyone given you...
MP4VT2004 • 06/24/24 02:04 PM ET
I diagnosed an intake manifold leak that way.**
EDGEMAN • 06/24/24 04:10 PM ET
flux capacitor may have gone bad.**
reestuart • 06/24/24 11:56 AM ET
…low on blinker fluid**
chumley • 06/24/24 12:43 PM ET
Demonic possession, its a little known fact that demons are the #1 cause
HokieNoVA • 06/24/24 11:47 AM ET
Had similar issues, there was a crack in the air intake hoses
Vienna_Hokie • 06/24/24 11:26 AM ET
Sounds electrical to me.. or a module is on the way out/being inconsistent
Brewing_Hokie • 06/24/24 11:23 AM ET
2006 Mustang GT.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/24/24 11:25 AM ET
I'll do some research here in a little bit.
Brewing_Hokie • 06/24/24 11:27 AM ET
Time to break bad and get a 2007 mustang.**
Guy LeDouche • 06/24/24 11:49 AM ET
What about a 2008?**
HokieDan95 • 06/24/24 12:54 PM ET
twist off the radiator cap- back up the o6- pull an 07 under the cap
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 11:53 AM ET
I'm guessing you have a family of raccoons that has moved under the hood**
No Clue • 06/24/24 11:18 AM ET
Poltergeist Rod**
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 11:33 AM ET
So you're saying you have no clue...**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/24/24 11:25 AM ET
That's also possible**
No Clue • 06/24/24 11:43 AM ET
when is the last time you changed spark plugs? s
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 11:17 AM ET
Not sure about spark plugs, but that doesn't explain the AC, right?
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/24/24 11:19 AM ET
Actually, now that I read a little about it, you may be right.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/24/24 11:20 AM ET
Plugs and/or Coils**
huskerHokie • 06/24/24 05:31 PM ET
If it is a plug the check engine light will be blinking. If the light is
jdkhokie • 06/24/24 01:32 PM ET
what if it's intermittent?**
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 01:36 PM ET
I would check the thermostat**
jdkhokie • 06/24/24 01:36 PM ET
see if its hot**
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 01:40 PM ET
i would never give me credit for being right- but that is something you
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 11:26 AM ET
Change the spark plug cables at the same time as the plugs. Also, use a
Vtskier1 • 06/24/24 11:49 AM ET
think of heartburn if it works- lounge mechanics being right
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 11:51 AM ET
Apparently changing them in my model Mustang is absolute hell.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/24/24 11:34 AM ET
I’d get rid of a car if it cost $1,000 to change spark plugs. **
GreenvilleVT • 06/24/24 03:46 PM ET
That is crazy. Most cars changing plugs is very easy.
IV_Hokie12 • 06/24/24 11:39 AM ET
One exception is the V6 Toyota/Lexus FWD configuration engines
EDGEMAN • 06/24/24 04:14 PM ET
it's not alot if the guy pays 1100 for fairy dust and sprinkles **
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 11:55 AM ET
that is probably why they haven't been replaced - 1000 sounds high though**
bigbadbird • 06/24/24 11:38 AM ET