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You had the wheel on for strut removal? ...

You had the wheel on for strut removal?
Otherwise, you remove sway bar link off the control arm and step onto the CA to lower the hub. Never been an issue. Sway bar pulls CA up.
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"dirt" should not be getting into the engine to...

"dirt" should not be getting into the engine to start with.
I vouch that synth oil lasts longer.
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It's cold outside, unless you live in some real...

It's cold outside, unless you live in some real hot region, so expect normal delay for heat to develop.
THE BEST way to warm up engine/coolant is to - take off and drive normally.
Most likely,...
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Puzzle is, what exactly is hospital smell? ...

Puzzle is, what exactly is hospital smell?
Coolant will smell only if you have core leak. Is the coolant level OK?
AC radiator tends to build up mould on it and smell like old socks . There are...
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Your fob needs fresh battery every month? You...

Your fob needs fresh battery every month?
You got short in it somewhere.
Also, fobs are constantly communicating with the vehicle or, at least, trying to.
Out of curiosity, when at come, cover fob...
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My bad, my bad. OEM. Original Equipment...

My bad, my bad. OEM. Original Equipment Manufacturer. Lexus branded or used bulbs. Fat fingers and old age.. always punch several keys.
I replaced O-E-M reverse lights in out RX350 with LEDs, to...
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It's GM product. You have bad negative somewhere....

It's GM product. You have bad negative somewhere. That somewhere usually is metal braid straps connecting body to engine. Particularly, one at the engine bottom, as it rusts fast and frays quickly. ...
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Relace with LEDs. Also, replace reverse lights...

Relace with LEDs. Also, replace reverse lights with LEDs. Thank me later.
Keep in mind, unless you go and buy exactly OIEM bulb, you will end with little yellow car down in the dash with shining...
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I'd definitely go with the #1 for the year - ...

I'd definitely go with the #1 for the year -
1. lock
2. main relay
Followed by all other maybes.
Of course, OP bailed....
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Nope. Humidity will do its job and electronics...

Nope. Humidity will do its job and electronics will oxidize just to age. Honda main relays simply gooped inside, people will take them apart, clean goop, and reuse. But that was like #1 reason for...
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You have relay that activates THREE times. If I...

You have relay that activates THREE times. If I were you, I'd just replace it, it's cheap and not that hard to get to.
As towguy says, "for giggles", spray brake cleaner into the key slot several...
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Toyotas and Hondas of those years had notorious...

Toyotas and Hondas of those years had notorious issue with key locks and main relays, causing intermittent no start. And it awfully looks like it. I am not sure, at what year Toyota stopped using...
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Manifold gauges> measure pressures on High and...

Manifold gauges> measure pressures on High and Low lines. Some systems have 2 pressure switches, one per line. If pressure is not up to spec, switch blocks AC comp from starting.
Second reason...
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It all points towards bad throttle position...

It all points towards bad throttle position sensor.
You can replace it or, get a new TB with sensor for, likely, not much more than sensor itself.
Also, I strongly suggest engine tune up. Sounds...
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No one ever re lubricated guide pins. That's why.

No one ever re lubricated guide pins. That's why.
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No. If battery is depleted, safety in charger...

No. If battery is depleted, safety in charger will not turn it on. I just had same situation. What you need to do, is to connect a donor battery, 12V, even small one, in parallel to the dead battery....
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There are available starting packs that work...

There are available starting packs that work through cig lighter.
For the battery, all you need is access to the positive and negative is any good ground anywhere else, engine, etc. On some models,...
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https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+disable+VAT...

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+disable+VATS+system&oq=how+to+disable+VATS+system&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEINzA2M2owajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_LcqYZdyIGMC-0...
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As far as Security is flashing, car will not...

As far as Security is flashing, car will not start. Factory immobilizer is in action. Wild guess is, it forgot the key and key needs to be relearned by the computer. That would be starting point....
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Come to remember. I had 84 Buick Century, my...

Come to remember. I had 84 Buick Century, my first car in the country. Replaced lifters with no issues.
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Lifters are designed to constantly maintain...

Lifters are designed to constantly maintain contact with cam. If cam is not worn out, sure. You could, also, simply clean and prime existing lifters. They are very simple mechanical devices, don't...
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Well, replace oil and check level every week for...

Well, replace oil and check level every week for about a month. To make sure it does not go down.
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You need a scanner that will show code as current...

You need a scanner that will show code as current or past(history). Current means problem is present. Past(history) means it is simply stored in ECU memory. When I first scanned my Tahoe, I had...
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The best theft prevention is mechanical main...

The best theft prevention is mechanical main power kill switch, hidden somewhere only owner knows. No electronics or stupid stuff hung on steering wheel. It has to be HIDDEN. And, somewhere, where...
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Good. My prediction is, though, as I had several...

Good. My prediction is, though, as I had several cracks resined before, it will start showing with time. My suggestion is, train your mind to not look at those areas. And I'm serious.
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