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Purge solenoid location 2008 torent
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid.
Remove the oil fill cap. Lift upward and remove cover from ball studs.
The purge solenoid is under the plastic cover on top of the engine .
Disconnect the EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (1) from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Disconnect the EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (2) from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service. Remove the EVAP purge solenoid bracket bolt (3). Remove the EVAP purge solenoid.
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When I speed up or
ask a local mechanic to have a look as without a on the job inspection its too dificult to diagnose
What does service traction control light mean? And service stabil track light mean?
Have the car scanned for trouble codes at a local auto parts store for free. If it is related to a wheel speed sensor, the sensor is replaced as part of the wheel hub assembly. Normally, the wheel nearing makes noise that gets louder as the parts go bad. The wheel speed sensor picks up these vibrations before they can be heard. The abnormal noises confuse the abs and traction control computer. An easy way to verify this condition is that when you first state the vehicle, all the trouble lights are dark. Once the vehicle starts moving, the light show begins.
Wheel hub swap on this vehicle can be done in one day on both front wheels. Typically, when one side fails, the other is not far behind.
One of the 6 cylinders is running at 30% pressure
If you are not burning oil i would have to think this is a valve issue, sounds like the intake or exhaust valve is not fully closed and during the compression cycle. I would make sure that the other cylinders are not doing the same. in any case you were looking at taking it to a professional.
How do i change the battery on a 2008 torrent
On my 2006 torrent it is on driver side under a black plastic cover in front of the main fuse box. A screw driver to remove cover. A small adjustable wrench will do for removing terminals
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Whining noise rear end
if the noise is occurring on acceleration it will be the rear pinion bearing
if it is on deceleration it will be the front pinion bearing
if it comes and goes s you drive normally it is the incorrect mesh between the crown wheel and pinion and indicates worn carrier side bearings allowing the mesh of the crown wheel and pinion to vary
check for correct oil in the diff and check magnet on drain plug for metal bits
My stabilitrak light comes on only if I drive 70mph or more. Can drive for weeks at a slower speed and it will not come on.
This is not really my expertise. But what I can tell you sounds like one or two chipsets may be playing up. Often hidden settings keyboard keys to manual buttons can sometimes be culprits mechanical intermit shorting assigned sets to the certain tasks is a possibility in electronics. Auto problem are best sourced that has seen you problem hundreds and thousand of times before.
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