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    Engine 99 V6 Intermittent Starting Problems

    I tested the ignition switch and there was no continuity between P1 and P2 in Off/Lock, but otherwise it checked out ok. I can't find any info on exactly what this circuit controls, so I'm just replacing the switch. While I wait for it to arrive, does anyone know if a dying PCM can cause...
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    Engine 99 V6 Intermittent Starting Problems

    Thanks for the response, Joe. The problem at the time turned out to be the positive battery connector. When I tightened it up the first time I failed to notice that the connection between the cable and the connector itself was actually bad. A new connector solved the problem for a time...
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    Engine 99 V6 Intermittent Starting Problems

    My daughter's 99 V6 began having some intermittent starting problems roughly 3 months ago. The problem usually occurs after driving for a short distance before turning the car off and then trying to start it again, even if the car has only been off for a few minutes. When we try to start it in...
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    Broken Bolt In Upper Manifold, But Why?

    Hi all, I was torquing down the upper intake manifold bolts on my recently acquired 99 v6 yesterday (according to the tightening order/torque specs in the Chilton's guide) when the very first one snapped in half. I thought there might be something wrong with the wrench so I switched to a...