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Jul 16, 2013 | 11:28 PM

misterfinch

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Looking for a mechanic in Orange County area

Hi all,

My '08 TL recently started giving me some trouble. I noticed the Malfunction indicator coming on and the vsa turning off at the same time. Looked it up in the manual and it said that there might be a problem with the emissions control systems. Also for the last year and a half I've been having issues with acceleration hesitancy. Looks like it just got worse :-(

Looking for referrals to a good mechanic/shop where I can get it looked @. Thank you in advance.

Finch

Jul 17, 2013 | 12:09 AM

pohljm

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what are the MIL codes?

Jul 17, 2013 | 02:23 AM

misterfinch

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what are the MIL codes?

Don't have the MIL code(s) yet as I haven't gotten my hands on an OBD II tester. Hopefully tomorrow I can borrow one to get that info. I guess that would be good info to have :-P

Jul 17, 2013 | 04:35 AM

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corner 3 garage in lake forest

Jul 18, 2013 | 12:08 AM

misterfinch

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what are the MIL codes?

Found it! :-P

P2138 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" / "E" Voltage Correlation

I did a search and it looks like the APP sensor needs to be replaced. Might actually be able to replace this myself... need to do a little more research...

Aug 14, 2013 | 12:58 AM

jay714

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clutch/transmission

clutch/transmission just went down (pretty sure its my clutch) i have a 1g tsx (2004) anyone point me in the right direction of a good shop? i live in orange off tustin ave.