2004 Toyota Camry, Engine Speed Will Not Accelerate Past Idle

This 2004 Toyota Camry was towed in with the complaint that the engine would run but it would only idle. The alternator had failed and after the alternator was replaced the condition developed. The “Check Engine” light was on so I checked codes. P0113, “Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input” and P2118 “Throttle Actuator Control … Continue reading “2004 Toyota Camry, Engine Speed Will Not Accelerate Past Idle”

2000 Chevrolet Suburban, Instrument Cluster Does Not Work

This 2000 Chevrolet Suburban came in with the complaint that the instrument cluster does not work. I checked communication with my Tech 2 scan tool and found a communication problem with most modules. Including the instrument cluster. Since my scan tool would power up, I knew that I had power to the DCL and at … Continue reading “2000 Chevrolet Suburban, Instrument Cluster Does Not Work”

1995 F150 , High Idle – Code 121

This 1995 Ford F150 pickup came in with the complaint that the idle was very high. The customer stated that the original problem was that the idle was too low and the engine would stall. His neighbor was familiar with Fords and had replaced the IAC valve and now it idles very high. They had … Continue reading “1995 F150 , High Idle – Code 121”

2004 Ford F150, Code P2100, Will Not Accelerate

This 2004 Ford F150 Pickup came in with the complaint that the vehicle would not accelerate. I checked codes and found a code P2100 stored for and open circuit in the throttle body motor. In order to test I had to remove the breather assembly. I removed  the hold down bolts. Disconnected the sensor harness. … Continue reading “2004 Ford F150, Code P2100, Will Not Accelerate”

Reduced Power Displayed 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

This 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe with a 5.3 liter engine came in with the customer complaint of the reduced power display was on and the vehicle could not be driven more than about 30 mph. Checking codes found a code p1516 stored for Predicted VS. Actual Throttle Position Correlation Error. That is fancy computer talk for … Continue reading “Reduced Power Displayed 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe”