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bigbadbird
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bigbadbird

Poltergeist Rod

Posted: 06/24/2024 at 11:33 AM ET
(In response to this post by No Clue)

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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