sanb: @Si; very nice thread. Though the thread is mainly for the guys but we ladies love cars too. Mine is a sports BMW and I know most of the information you’ve listed relating to my car make. Kudos and keep up the car surgery (Lol) you normally do it makes a lot of sense...

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Later they'll come to the car talk section and start asking why their 3.5 litre V6(unknown to them) Nissan Altima consumes a lot of fuel compared to their friend's Nissan Altima (2.5 litre i4 - again unknown to them) of the same model year.

Ikenna351:

Even some ladies I have met in car talk here know all these already about there cars and my fellow man is saying what? Unless you are truly underage, otherwise, shame don dey catch me make women no see your position here. Guy, Its very shameful!

Ikenna

Siena:

My phone number's in my signature, bro. And your Hon
da Accord is a 4-speed automatic, not 6. Back in 1997, even the 5-speed was rare in an automatic Honda.

Opera Mini: Pls I still need the other details.

You've lost me - what other details?

timbros: Nice thread Siena! Please educate me on this: Whats the meaning and difference in LE, XLE etc that I see in different Camrys? Thanks.

teeebest: Make: Honda
Model: Accord (baby boy)
Model year: 2001
Engine size: ?
Engine Configuration: ?
Power: ?
Torque: ?
Fuel Type:Petrol
Induction: ?
Transmission:automatic
Drive configuration: ?
◦-†нªηкs-◦ @ sienna.

Olu'tokun:
Please Siena, I have a bit of concern; there was a time last year and my car started to stall while I drove and after a quick consultation with my mechanic and internet, I found out it was faulty crank shaft sensor causing it. I got them replaced but the engine still stalled...and again the second time, the mechanic worked on it and told me he changed the O2 (oxygen) sensor but much to my frustration, the car is stalling again.
Please sir, do you have any suggestions as to what the real problem might be, and possible solutions.
I await your prompt response.
Thank you.

Siena:

You've lost me - what other details?

Siena:

I'll need to know if it's a 4 cyl (I4) or a V6 bro.

Siena:

LE, XLE etc are trim levels, the higher the trim level, the more factory options are likely to be fitted, with the XLE being a higher trim level than the LE. Often the higher trim levels are not available with the smaller base engines.

Siena: Olu'tokun's vehicle data - Cadillac Seville.

Make: Cadillac.
Model: Seville.
Model year: 2002.
Engine size: 4,565cc.
Engine configuration: V8 2 x DOHC 32V.
Power: 300 hp.
Torque: 400 Nm.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Induction: Naturally-aspirated.
Transmission: 4-speed automatic.
Drive configuration: FWD.

Siena:

A faulty crank sensor would certainly cause difficulty in starting, and stalling in service. Faulty O2 sensors will cause poor fuel economy, but not stalling. If they're faulty, the ECU doesn't get any signals, and the fuel system simply reverts from closed-loop emission control to open-loop.

Items that could cause stalling in service are:

01) Faulty crankshaft sensor.
02) Faulty camshaft sensor (if fitted).
03) Faulty coolant temperature sensor.
04) Faulty fuel pump relay.
05) ECU power interruption (wiring, control relay fault).

You had a crank sensor replaced - was it a new one? If yes, was it a genuine item, or a patent part? Crank sensors also need correct orientation to function properly. If it's too far, or too close to the trigger wheel,the engine will have running issues.

I think a scan is in order - and please don't buy any more parts, untill you at least have some codes to go by. Random replacement of parts can chew through your finances in a very short time. If you pull any fault codes, don't have them erased, and post the results here.

I wish you all the best.

NOIBMUUL:

I'm sure I'm speaking for others. We don't need to know th details.

Siena: Teeebest's vehicle data - Honda Accord.

Make: Honda.
Model: Accord.
Model year: 2001.
Engine size: 2,254cc.
Engine Configuration: I4 SOHC 16V.
Power: 135 hp.
Torque: 206 Nm.
Fuel Type: Petrol.
Induction: Naturally-aspirated.
Transmission: 4-speed automatic.
Drive configuration: FWD.

Siena:

No worries. A lightening strike damage to an automobile's rare, but it can happen. The first areas to suffer are any circuitry with semi-conductor material. So your mechanic should be looking at your ECU, ignition control module (if applicable).

Out of interest, how are you so sure it was struck by lightening? It could be a coincidence it wouldn't start after a lightening flash, unless there's any visible damage? Has a scan been carried out?