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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 1:46pm On Jun 26, 2019
dicksonadams:
Pontiac vibe 2005.


Scanner found error P0420

Could be just the oxygen sensor so replace downstream or both first. This is why we don't do remote diagnoses because we can't confirm and you may end up doing parts exchange.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:30am On Jun 27, 2019
dicksonadams:
Pontiac vibe 2005.


Scanner found error P0420

Sensors are working Fine. Replace Catalytic converter.

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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by dicksonadams(m): 7:53am On Jun 27, 2019
radautoworks:


Could be just the oxygen sensor so replace downstream or both first. This is why we don't do remote diagnoses because we can't confirm and you may end up doing parts exchange.

What an estimate for catalytic converter replace
And how does the part exchange work.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 3:56pm On Jun 27, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


Sensors are working Fine. Replace Catalytic converter.

That's worst case scenario. That's why was recommending downstream sensor first if he didn't want to go for proper diag.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 3:58pm On Jun 27, 2019
olumzzz:
Madam radautoworks,
I scanned my car today and my TP Sensor showed 12.9% on idle. Does this mean that this sensor is faulty because i read online that it shouldn't be more than 5% at idle.
Car is Hyundai Elantra 2008.
PS. I get rough idling at startup for about 20 seconds then engine stabilizes.

Yes, faulty sensor.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 4:03pm On Jun 27, 2019
dicksonadams:


What an estimate for catalytic converter replace
And how does the part exchange work.



I meant without taking the car physically to eliminate the catalytic converter as the problem you would have to do trial an error first by replacing the sensors since it's the cheaper option
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by seunoj: 4:04pm On Jun 27, 2019
Madam rad,
Checked your store but no maf cleaner available.
When will this be in stock?
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by thebigkendo(m): 4:04pm On Jun 27, 2019
olumzzz:
Madam radautoworks,
I scanned my car today and my TP Sensor showed 12.9% on idle. Does this mean that this sensor is faulty because i read online that it shouldn't be more than 5% at idle.
Car is Hyundai Elantra 2008.
PS. I get rough idling at startup for about 20 seconds then engine stabilizes.

Do you have a check engine light on with a TP related code?
Here is my TP position at idle.. Nothing is wrong with my car

Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 4:11pm On Jun 27, 2019
thebigkendo:


Do you have a check engine light on with a TP related code?
Here is my TP position at idle.. Nothing is wrong with my car

What car? He has rough idling
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by thebigkendo(m): 4:22pm On Jun 27, 2019
radautoworks:


What car? He has rough idling

7th gen Honda accord.. I don't think a faulty TP Sensor will cause 20 sec rough idle at start up.. My opinion though.. I am not a professional
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:38pm On Jun 27, 2019
thebigkendo:


Do you have a check engine light on with a TP related code?
Here is my TP position at idle.. Nothing is wrong with my car

Reduce it to between 7-9 thank me later

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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by autologic: 4:40pm On Jun 27, 2019
olumzzz:
Madam radautoworks,
I scanned my car today and my TP Sensor showed 12.9% on idle. Does this mean that this sensor is faulty because i read online that it shouldn't be more than 5% at idle.
Car is Hyundai Elantra 2008.
PS. I get rough idling at startup for about 20 seconds then engine stabilizes.
There is so many mis- information on auto matter online .Don't believe everything you see online .TPS pid value is at prerogative of the designer of that particular brand ,there is no fix value for TPS across brand of vehicle .
Issue like misfire will cause rough idling ,leave the TPS alone
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:40pm On Jun 27, 2019
olumzzz:
Madam radautoworks,
I scanned my car today and my TP Sensor showed 12.9% on idle. Does this mean that this sensor is faulty because i read online that it shouldn't be more than 5% at idle.
Car is Hyundai Elantra 2008.
PS. I get rough idling at startup for about 20 seconds then engine stabilizes.

rough idle had nothing to do with ur TPS. Re-align it to 5per.


OK I'm done here
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 4:50pm On Jun 27, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


Reduce it to between 7-9 thank me later

This I agree. Other one agree to disagree
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by dicksonadams(m): 5:28pm On Jun 27, 2019
radautoworks:


I meant without taking the car physically to eliminate the catalytic converter as the problem you would have to do trial an error first by replacing the sensors since it's the cheaper option

Plan dropping by this weekend, what the average budget for this job
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by weyreypey: 6:01pm On Jun 27, 2019
dicksonadams:


Plan dropping by this weekend, what the average budget for this job
Buying a Mercedes would have solved this problem
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by autologic: 7:41pm On Jun 27, 2019
thebigkendo:


Do you have a check engine light on with a TP related code?
Here is my TP position at idle.. Nothing is wrong with my car
Check my own accord TPS pid value too at idle .Your TPs value is on point .

Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by olumzzz(m): 7:52pm On Jun 27, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


rough idle had nothing to do with ur TPS. Re-align it to 5per.


OK I'm done here
Thanks
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by thebigkendo(m): 9:07pm On Jun 27, 2019
autologic:

Check my own accord TPS pid value too at idle .Your TPs value is on point .

Lol.. I was wonder how i will adjust my TP.. When it is controlled by the ECU via a motor.. Not throttle cable
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 8:33pm On Aug 27, 2019
After a long vacation Daddy Radu and I are back. Our staff did what they could in our absence so if anyone has an unresolved issue, DM me.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by sacramento1212: 9:33pm On Aug 27, 2019
radautoworks:
After a long vacation Daddy Radu and I are back. Our staff did what they could in our absence so if anyone has an unresolved issue, DM me.

Welcome back ma'am and i presume you had a splendid vacation with the family?

Well, mine went well and also impressed with the quality. Thanks once again.

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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 11:11pm On Aug 27, 2019
sacramento1212:


Welcome back ma'am and i presume you had a splendid vacation with the family?

Well, mine went well and also impressed with the quality. Thanks once again.

Thanks again for that. Good vacation but exhausting. Last one before son goes to college. Proud mother.

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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 11:14pm On Aug 27, 2019
flootintin:
Need advice concerning Volkwagen Passat 2008. The car overheated and burnt gasket. Gasket changed but car has little white smoke from exhaust. Do I change top cylinder and water pump to resolve the issue or get a complete engine?

Check your valve seals. Common problem here because machine shops do shoddy jobs a lot.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 1:10pm On Aug 29, 2019
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Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 12:40am On Aug 31, 2019
flootintin:
Another issue I discovered is milky oil in radiator reservoir. What do I do to eliminate?

Transmission fluid going to radiator is mixing with coolant. New radiator needed.
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by Shalomc(f): 5:35am On Aug 31, 2019
radautoworks:


Transmission fluid going to radiator is mixing with coolant. New radiator needed.
Haba anty she just burnt a gasket for goodness sakes....
flootintin:
Another issue I discovered is milky oil in radiator reservoir. What do I do to eliminate?
Check your oil filler cap for same mixture... it's most likely overhang issues with your burnt gasket....
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 5:39am On Aug 31, 2019
Shalomc:

Haba anty she just burnt a gasket for goodness sakes....
Check your oil filler cap for same mixture... it's most likely overhang issues with your burnt gasket....

She can check both suggestions and see
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks: 12:41pm On Aug 31, 2019
WE ARE HIRING!

ONLY techs with VERIFIABLE experience. Email CV to emajek@radautoworks.com.

Happy workplace with pleasant co-workers. Everyone helps everyone else.

If you are not strong in diagnosis please don't waste yours and our time. Pay dependent on experience but quite competitive. No limit on earnings if you can produce.

AC, electrical and/or dealership experience bumps you to the top. WE WILL TEST YOU AT THE INTERVIEW.

If you are an engineer without car repair experience, please that is not what we are looking for at this time.

Thank you!

Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:05pm On Sep 02, 2019
radautoworks:
WE ARE HIRING!

ONLY techs with VERIFIABLE experience. Email CV to emajek@radautoworks.com.

Happy workplace with pleasant co-workers. Everyone helps everyone else.

If you are not strong in diagnosis please don't waste yours and our time. Pay dependent on experience but quite competitive. No limit on earnings if you can produce.

AC, electrical and/or dealership experience bumps you to the top. WE WILL TEST YOU AT THE INTERVIEW.

If you are an engineer without car repair experience, please that is not what we are looking for at this time.

Thank you!


Can I apply? cry
Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by Eddee(m): 7:09pm On Sep 02, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


Can I apply? cry

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