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At some point I was working on my Element and I started getting a terrible misfire on cold startup. Weird thing is it would go away when it heated up. So using my OBDII scanner I started to dive into codes and possible fixes. It led my down a new parts rabbit hole. Now I didn't mind replacing...

04 manual element. On cold starts, below 40 degrees F outside. the engine has a whine that fades in and out for about 30 seconds. I have a new belt, replaced the alternator and tensioner a few years ago, and just replaced the O ring in the power steering hose. I cant find a posted noise that...

Yes I know a lot of people have had these issues and I've read just about every single thread on this topic twice. It seems most of them end without solutions or with solutions I've already tried. Basic info: '03 element. 210,000K miles. Been taken care of very well. The last few years it...

A few years ago I had this problem and changed the Idle Air Control Valve and problem was solved. Last month after starting the engine it would idle at about 1,000 RPM which is normal but shortly after starting the cold engine and driving to the first stop sign the car would stall. It does start...

Hi, I have an 06 E and over the past 6 months i've noticed a moderately rough idle at start when I fist start her. it lasts about 3-5 minutes, is worst if the AC compressor is on, and in those first few moments if I get up to speed and then brake to a stop or near stop sometimes it will stall...