commodorev6
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Hi,
I am trying to diagnose an engine light that has appeared consistently over the past 3 days (haven't had the opportunity to get a mechanic to run diagnostic test because everyone is closed). The car will idle differently when stopped at traffic lights (it almost wants to stall), the engine light will turn on, the fans will kick in however the dash thermostat reading is only at over 1/4 (only driven less than 7km so understandable). In the past I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor, thermostat (high flow version), added a new thermostat gasket, flushed the coolant, valley cover gasket was replaced by a mechanic 7500km ago and I have replaced the low speed fan relay. There are no leaks that I can identify. I am thinking either inlet manifold gasket should be replaced, maybe an 02 sensor is out or I replaced the original fan with twin thermo fans or any other set-up? This is my only car, mechanics are closed and my budget is very limited.
Any previous experience or ideas feel free to comment as it would be greatly appreciated.
I am trying to diagnose an engine light that has appeared consistently over the past 3 days (haven't had the opportunity to get a mechanic to run diagnostic test because everyone is closed). The car will idle differently when stopped at traffic lights (it almost wants to stall), the engine light will turn on, the fans will kick in however the dash thermostat reading is only at over 1/4 (only driven less than 7km so understandable). In the past I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor, thermostat (high flow version), added a new thermostat gasket, flushed the coolant, valley cover gasket was replaced by a mechanic 7500km ago and I have replaced the low speed fan relay. There are no leaks that I can identify. I am thinking either inlet manifold gasket should be replaced, maybe an 02 sensor is out or I replaced the original fan with twin thermo fans or any other set-up? This is my only car, mechanics are closed and my budget is very limited.
Any previous experience or ideas feel free to comment as it would be greatly appreciated.
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