they have a external transmission filter I changed one of these before if you do not change the filter and fluid on manfactures maint sugestions you might be in for further repair?
Damper shaft nut-------- 40 ft lbs
strut upper mounting nut--- 40 ft lbs.
strut to steering knuckle bolts/nuts---
2001 and earlier models
step 1---- 37 ft. lbs.
step 2---- 66 ft lbs.
step 3---- Tighten an additional 45 to 60 degrees
2002 and later models
step 1---- 37 ft lbs.
step 2----73 ft lbs.
step 3---- Tighten an additional 30 to 45 degrees
I'm assuming you mean the shaft that goes from the transmission to the wheel. If you are moderately handy, it is fairly easy to do, just time consuming. There are several good you tube videos on the procedure. You should be able to find the part fairly cheap at a local junkyard. Possibly even on Ebay.
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How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes? If issues are temp related, check your coolant temp sensor. I'm not saying replacing that sensor will definitely fix it?
Also, use a gage and check proper fuel pressure, my info says 38--44 psi. After you bring up the proper fuel pressure, turn off the key. My info says the max fuel pressure drop in 5 minutes is 8 psi. So if the fuel pressure drops like a rock, you have a fuel pressure leak and you need to find it and fix.
I had this same problem and put a switch inside the car to turn on the relay remotely. But I believe it is the connection at the temperature sensor near the top of the transmission. My wires were stretched at this sensor from the factory. I have not tried to replace it rework it but if you used an ohm meter you could determine if the wires and or sensor have continuity. This is not the same sensor that runs the temperature gauge in the dash.
Usually with a high idle, block off the mouth of throttle body, it should kill the engine. If very little or no effect on the idle, you got false air getting in there from somewhere.
Also, check and clean anything that has to do with idle air system. Make sure throttle valve closes. Make sure all accessories are off before you try to start it, hvac--radio--lights--anything, don't give the computer an excuse to up the idle.
How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes?
You may just have to wait it out until the shorted out areas dry out, or disconnect the battery cables, replace the fuse, reconnect the cables and see what happens. HOWEVER: If you do, you will also reset everything else electrical. . .
Can you clarify a little better . does not crank ??? As when you turn the key to the start position nothing happens ? The starter does not engage an spin the engine ? Control module has nothing to do with that . Park neutral safety switch maybe, ignition switch possibly, main B+ cable from battery to the starter solenoid. If you would look at a wiring diagram to see what all is involved in the starting system on your vehicle an testing the starter electrical circuit's . Doing voltage drop testing on the starter main B+ circuit .. Starter Voltage Drop Don't keep changing out the starter , that is not it. Free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html Enter vehicle info. Year , make , model and engine size. Under system click engine ,then under subsystem click on starting . Click the search button then the blue link. Now look at the wiring diagram ,DO YOU SEE A CONTROL MODULE any where on that diagram ??????
You should learn how to diagnose be trying to fix cars.
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forget the plugs and wires that is a mechanic scam the more likely misfire is from dirty fuel and bad injectors and low fuel pressures just use a couple of cans of quality injector cleaner first Plugs in modern electronic controlled engines can last the entire life of the engine or more than 10 years if left alone again take it to an accredited transmission specialist shop for a better diagnosis and quote or you could wind up being told that you need a new transmission
