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East NC, y'all
| Experience:
Toyota and ASE certified master diagnosic tech.
Including L1, advanced engine diagnostics.
Prius/Hybrid guru
I'm not perfect, and not always right, but I give a good .02 worth. I'm here to help in anyway I can, if possible.
I'm considered an easy going person with a head for knowledge, and a bod for sin.
only thing is.......i type slow and misspell a word or 2.
Born in Yorkshire, UK
Living in yes by God the southeast of USA.
| Occupation:
The lone wrencher
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 Latest Reputation Received | | Question | Topic | Date | Comment |  | Will octane make my car... | Cars & Trucks | Jul 1, 2008 09:56 AM | This answer gave me pointers on my next step of diagnosis |  | Replacing Handles in... | Cars & Trucks | Jun 25, 2008 06:31 AM | I appreciate the answer, however my 1997 Toyota Camry does not have the holes this gentleman talks about. The only "holes" found are one for a round rubber bumper and another for the child safety switch. I still need a more accurate answer. | | "Gauges" fuse... | Cars & Trucks | Jun 24, 2008 04:57 PM | Agree with A/C Switch likely being bad. | | thunk noise when... | Cars & Trucks | Jun 7, 2008 03:43 PM | thanks I have an appointment on wednesday! | | How to repair Camry... | Cars & Trucks | Jun 1, 2008 12:50 PM | Perfect! | | crazy chevy | Cars & Trucks | May 27, 2008 06:14 PM | Good advise! | | crazy chevy | Cars & Trucks | May 26, 2008 08:42 PM | thanks i will try that . | | 1967 charger | Cars & Trucks | May 14, 2008 12:11 PM | My sentiments exactly, google search will return more hits then you know what to do with and then you can narrow search to engine, tranny, body, etc. | | What do you do -- after. | Bereavement | Mar 23, 2008 03:12 PM | Thanks, kitch. I appreciate your support, brother. I'll PM you soon. | | toyota bump noise? | Cars & Trucks | Mar 21, 2008 03:28 PM | Correct advise. I've replaced many strut mounts for this kind of banging noise. | | Check engine lightstays... | Cars & Trucks | Mar 19, 2008 08:04 PM | Don't know if I thanked you but you do know what you are talking about. Thanks! Quoting you between 1 and 10...I give you a 12. That's how good you are. | | Toyota Alarm System | Cars & Trucks | Mar 17, 2008 05:06 PM | Very complete! | | Bad Gas ? | Cars & Trucks | Mar 15, 2008 05:48 AM | Thanks....truck is up and running again | | good bye gas hog | Cars & Trucks | Mar 12, 2008 02:48 PM | thats what I was thinking too | | 1991 Lexus 400 replaced... | Cars & Trucks | Mar 2, 2008 05:41 PM | Perharps the new battery is no good... NEW is an acronym for: Never Ever Worked | | water in gas tank? | Cars & Trucks | Feb 22, 2008 03:11 PM | yeah I was getting a lot of bad gas summer before last and had similar problems | | water in gas tank? | Cars & Trucks | Feb 21, 2008 03:22 PM | Water doesn't always cause a misfire, and a misfire doesn't always immediately kick on the MIL. All they need is a bottle or 2 of fuel antifreeze to start. | | Catalytic Converter? | Cars & Trucks | Feb 14, 2008 03:46 PM | Excellent link, kitch! | | 98 Camry Radiator Fans... | Cars & Trucks | Feb 6, 2008 05:00 PM | All very good questions, owing that the OP wasn't specific. | | automatic gear-lever | Cars & Trucks | Feb 2, 2008 02:49 AM | Very helpful answer to my question. problem solved. Thank you very much. | | My prizm cranks but... | Cars & Trucks | Jan 11, 2008 07:41 AM | hit the nail on the head | | sit the car for a long... | Cars & Trucks | Jan 7, 2008 03:29 PM | Good advise. Nothing foolish about storing a vehicle. It's done all the time. | | car dealer repairs | Cars & Trucks | Nov 12, 2007 01:37 AM | very sound and wise observation | | car dealer repairs | Cars & Trucks | Nov 11, 2007 03:44 PM | Specialized professional automotive tech's should be as prized as your doctor! Most people use their car's every day! And, hopefully, visit their Doctor much less... | | 1990 paseo | Cars & Trucks | Nov 7, 2007 08:42 AM | SWEET!! | | flooded car | Cars & Trucks | Sep 14, 2007 08:28 PM | thanx pal. u r right damage has been done. car is now being repaired. | | Shift Stuck! | Cars & Trucks | Sep 11, 2007 07:37 AM | Right on the button | | 2003 toyota tacoma 6 cyl | Cars & Trucks | Sep 8, 2007 02:30 PM | Good accurate advise! | | 2001 Toyota Tacoma | Cars & Trucks | Sep 7, 2007 02:25 PM | Thank You so much | | 1999 Toyota Fourrunner | Cars & Trucks | Aug 26, 2007 04:50 PM | obvious experience in this field- thanks | | 1999 Toyota Fourrunner | Cars & Trucks | Aug 25, 2007 03:11 PM | Correct. Shop for warraanty not price. You'll save in the long run-r. Ha! | | engine code | Cars & Trucks | Aug 17, 2007 06:03 PM | There's too many. I commented on this phenom before... (Fords, too) | | Who sings the song that... | Songs | Jul 29, 2007 04:59 PM | Because I searched for the O'Jays in the iTunes store and when I listened to it I knew that this was the correct answer. Additionally the name of the song is "For the Love of Money". | | Corolla - Gooey stuff... | Cars & Trucks | Jul 11, 2007 04:06 PM | Outstanding car indeed | | AC hot air, light... | Cars & Trucks | Jun 24, 2007 05:22 PM | Balancer, It actually could help, didn't seem like a sarcastic comment to me.... | | AC hot air, light... | Cars & Trucks | Jun 24, 2007 04:52 PM | smart-alec remark with no direct answer! | | shake rattle and roll | Cars & Trucks | Jun 18, 2007 02:08 PM | answer makes a lot of sense. did not think of wheel bearings. thanks | | Air conditioner not... | Cars & Trucks | Jun 14, 2007 05:26 PM | comfirm diagnosis and made additional suggestion. | | morals and marriage | Humor & Comedy | Jun 2, 2007 01:02 PM | LMAO. That was a joke unto itself! | | 92 corolla | Cars & Trucks | Jun 2, 2007 03:47 AM | Good point! If you replace the coil, replace the ignition condenser, too | | how did you do it? | Marriage | May 27, 2007 11:55 AM | Beautiful story. Now that is romantic and sweet. | | any ideas what this... | Men's Health | May 26, 2007 02:10 AM | thanks :) | | sensors for cars? | Cars & Trucks | May 23, 2007 01:20 AM | thanks | | finding someone in... | Missing Persons | May 18, 2007 04:59 PM | thankyou for the suggestions..i apprieciate it. | | Auxiliary battery? | Cars & Trucks | Apr 28, 2007 12:06 PM | Confirmed what I suspected! | | Tire pressure light | Cars & Trucks | Apr 18, 2007 04:14 PM | Good advice, mine not so good | | Key won't turn in... | Cars & Trucks | Apr 13, 2007 06:42 AM | Thanks! I did get a new key. So far, so good. It's only been a day, but it hasn't failed so far. Eventually I think I'm going to need a new lock cylinder, but this is helping until I can afford it. | | sexual abuse | Adult Sexuality | Apr 12, 2007 05:15 AM | I dont think this is a good idea to be honest. Unless it was REALLY necessary, because video footage will be deeply distubing to everyone involved | | Engine Light on a 2002... | Cars & Trucks | Apr 11, 2007 05:24 PM | Thanks. I'll check for a cap replacement from the dealer if the problem persists. | | oil pressure gauge... | Cars & Trucks | Mar 26, 2007 04:15 PM | it worked. | | 1993 toyota camry... | Cars & Trucks | Mar 12, 2007 03:06 PM | Very helpful and will make further test. | | Car driven without oil... | Cars & Trucks | Mar 4, 2007 08:10 AM | Cap was in driveway, undamaged, I put it back on; I'm a widow with no "back up" to come get me if car quits--at least you said go ahead and drive it. Thanks | | Camry won't start | Cars & Trucks | Feb 22, 2007 04:12 PM | It was correct. The problem was with the neutral safety switch | | Toyota Tercel start up... | Cars & Trucks | Jan 30, 2007 06:56 PM | Narrowd down the problem to 2 simple things | | 87 Toyota 4x4 bad... | Cars & Trucks | Jan 20, 2007 09:30 AM | This person knows what he is talking about |
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