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Old Nov 16, 2025 | 01:06 AM
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Okay I bought my vehicle in an auction couldn't even drive it off the lot got it home we did some of the wiring I replaced the accelerator pedal getting oil change spark plugs fan radiator starter alternator it idled but it would not drive so I took it to a mechanic they replaced the timing chain and the brain of the vehicle still now won't start or idle what should I be doing or looking for
 
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Old Nov 16, 2025 | 01:16 AM
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When you scanned the ECU what did you find?
 

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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 05:06 AM
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Okay I bought my vehicle in an auction couldn't even drive it off the lot got it home we did some of the wiring I replaced the accelerator pedal getting oil change spark plugs fan radiator starter alternator it idled but it would not drive so I took it to a mechanic they replaced the timing chain and the brain of the vehicle still now won't start or idle what should I be doing or looking for
so I just about replaced everything on this car including a new brain new timing chain the works pretty much but now the car stalls out if you open the driver door it'll stay running as long as you don't open the door you open it it dies out somebody help me

 
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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 04:00 PM
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Parts darts can be an expensive game. Have you had it scanned? If so what was the ECU voltage reading? It sounds to me like a big voltage drop or very low alternator output. You say it idles till you open the door well try turning on the lights as it idles and see what happens.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2025 | 04:11 PM
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hahahahah I like that Charles.... might have to start using that in many of my responses.... ROLMAO Parts darts !!!! LOL


NICE!!!!!


 
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