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2002 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 Ltr. Engine,

The Check Engine Light (CEL) is on with a trouble code P1135. The code indicates that there is a problem with the ban 1 sensor 1 Air/Fuel (A/F) ratio sensor.

Test/ Procedures:
1. First Verify that the resistance specification for the heater circuit are 0.8 to 1.4 ohms at 68 degrees and 1.8 to 3.2 ohms at 1400 degrees.

2. If the resistance at the heater circuit is OK, verify that there is a good battery voltage to the sensor and the resistance is correct.

3. Next, check for the correct current flow on the circuit. It needs to draw more than 0.25 amps and less than 8 amps when the Oxygen sensor heater is grounded.

Pttential Causes:

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor
Connection
Fuse

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2000 Volvo S40 1.9L

Customer Complaint = Check Engine Light On, code P0128 set in memory

Procedure:

1. Test actual ECT and compare to indicated temperature on scan tool.

2. If they agree, the engine is probably warming up too slowly because of a leaking thermostat.
3. Replace the thermostat, clear the code and test-drive.

Potential Causes:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Thermostat

Confirmed Fix:

3 – Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor, Thermostat
1 – Coolant Temp Sender, Thermostat
1 – Cylinder Head Gasket

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Removing the heater core from a car can be difficult without the right automotive tools. Learn what tools you need with help from a certified mechanic in this free automotive video.

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Removing the heater core from a car can be difficult without the right automotive tools. Learn what tools you need with help from a certified mechanic in this free automotive video.

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When setting up the the tool and connecting it to the vehicle, there is no communication to and from the tool and the vehicle.

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As I state in the video DONOT use this information for illegal purposes, it is intended to HELP you if you happen to loose your wheel lock key. As with most things that I do with cars this didn’t go exactly as planned, in fact there is a significant amount of time between me getting the socket hammered onto the wheel lock and when it actually broke loose, I took a break to work on other things. I also said in the video that they make a special socket for removing wheel locks that makes this a lot easier, do a search for this and you will probably find a set of them. If you can’t find one of these sockets then this might be an option for you to try. The best thing is to try not to loose the lock key in the first place but I realize that this may not always be possible so I made this video for you.

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Stay dirty

ETCG

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The new HK1 from Expedition Tools

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OTCTOOLGUYhttp://gdata.youtube.com/feeds/api/users/otctoolguy44.091529846191406 -93.2354736328125AutosOTC, OTC Tool Guy, OTC Tools, Automobile, Auto, Fix Auto, Fix Automobile, Cars, Fix Cars, Pegisys, OTC Pegisys, OBD1, OBD 2, Scan Tool, Scan Tools, Automotive Scan Tools, Diagnostic Scan Tools, Drive The Tool, Previous Vehicle Entry, Special Tests, Drive, the, ToolOTC Pegisys – Special Tests – Drive the Tool2009-04-09

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2000 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9L TDI ALH

Customer Complaint = Check engine light on, vehicle starts hard cold code P0380 stored

Procedure:

1. With the ignition switch turned off, disconnect the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS).

2. Turn the ignition to the on position. The glow plug relay should energize for about 20 seconds (glow system self-test) and supply the glow plugs with 12 volts.

3. Check the amp draw on each individual glow plug. A normal glow plug will show a draw of about 9 amps (On initial application of power, the amp draw will spike high until the glow plug begins to heat. A typical spike can run as high as 19 amps).

4. Check the glow plug wiring and connections for damage, looseness or corrosion.

5. A difference in amperage draw of 3 amps between glow plugs can cause a code P0380 to set. Be sure that all glow plugs are within 3 amps of each other on initial application of power and also during normal glow period.

6. If glow plugs fail testing, always replace them as a set.

Potential Causes:

Malfunctioning Glow Plug Relay
Glow Plug Wiring Assy
Malfunctioning Glow Plugs

Confirmed Fix:

14 – Glow Plug
3 – Glow Plug Wiring
1 – Glow Plug Relay
3 – Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor, Thermostat
1 – Coolant Temp Sender, Thermostat
1 – Cylinder Head Gasket

Duration : 0:7:0

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Learn where to buy windshield repair tools with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

Expert: Heath Heine
Bio: Heath Heine is the owner of Clearview Windshield Repair in the Denver Colorado area.
Filmmaker: Jess Mason

Duration : 0:1:55

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