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IdleScope
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Joined: Jun 8, 2026
Topics: 1 / Replies: 4
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RE: P0128 with coolant temperature leveling at 74°C on the highway

The matching cold-soak values make a large sensor offset unlikely. Compare scan temperature with a contact measurement at the outlet as the engine war...

1 month ago
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RE: CAN resistance changes from 60 to 120 ohms when the harness is moved

A stable 120-ohm reading usually means only one of the two terminating resistors remains visible, but first verify the vehicle topology and that the n...

3 months ago
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RE: Subaru FB25 loses oil with no floor spots and a faint smell after highway driving

Clean the engine and shield completely, establish a measured oil-level baseline and add an approved fluorescent dye if needed. Inspect the cam-carrier...

3 months ago
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RE: P0420 returned after an exhaust repair and the rear O2 still follows the front

A thin smoke trail appeared at the upper side of the repaired flange where the gasket had not seated. Resealing it reduced rear-sensor activity substa...

3 months ago