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	1993 Acura Integra LS 1.8L abs lite VIN: JH4DC4456R Good evening gentleman/ladies. I can't seem to pull ABS codes from this Acura. There is no led lite on the control module. There is a pink 6 pin connector under the passenger seat for which we have no connector. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.	View
	1997 Acura Integra GS 1.8L passenger compartment heat VIN: JH4DC4462V good heat at higher rpm. when at idle, little to no heat. heater hoses both warm. thinking about heater core but pretty expensive and would like to get some ideas. thanks in advance	View
	2002 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L radi0 VIN: WA1YD64B02 I'm in the process of changing the dash due to a collision.Everything is fine except I'm unable to remove the radio. I've made 4tools from old feeler gauges that have worked on other models but not this one. We don't have a book on this , the dealer 's been no...	View
	1991 BMW 750iL 5.0L oil leak VIN: WBAGC8316M this car runs great. is well maitained. has oil changed every 3000 miles. i noticed a oil leak on the passenger side. i thought it was the cam tentioner. it seems to be coming from the dipstick. i pulled the dipstick with the engine runnig and a lot of oil rus...	View
	1999 BMW 323i 2.5L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, VIN: WBAAM3333X This is my personal car. i have owned it since july 03. It began to hesitate in October very slightly on acceleration under 2000 rpms. i checked for trouble codes and none were present. i checked Mitchell and AllData for any reference to the problem and found ... Trouble codes: P1421, P1423	View
	1952 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 216CID Torque tube seal I need to replace the seal assy in the torque tube. The new seal assy is a brass sleeve with a lip seal. What is the best way to deal with the old one? Do I drive it in further, or is there a way to get it out? Does the torque tube tip downward when the joint ...	View
	1989 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L No Start VIN: 1G1YY21811 hello group, this '89 corvette will cranks and not start at times. fuel pressure, injector control, ignition, scan data, and compression all test good when under failure conditions. this will happen intermittently under all conditions except cold. if i give th...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1G1JF12T5W this car start and shuts off; also sometimes the car does not start at all and then if you wait 15 to 20 minutes it will start. The anti theft light comes on and flashes. When you get the car started the anti theft light will come on and stay on until the car ... Trouble codes: P1629, P0335, Z24, Z25, Z12	View
	1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L Hesitation VIN: 1GCHG39R4X This truck came in with a cold bog and backfire through intake. On cold accel only last maybe 45 seconds after start up. Then run great until its cold again. Fuel pressure is 65 pis as it is backfiring. No codes and temp sensors like to be in range. Any help w...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L Mechanical VIN: 2GTEK19V6Y hey fellow techs, Sorry for the leangthy post but it is a long story. this truck originaly came in for a noisy lifter/ missfire about 10 months ago. upon inspection i found #2 intake lifter completly collapsed. i installed 16 new lifters new gaskets, head b...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEC19T7X bank one sensor #2 moving from 775mv. to 100mv. put new 02 in same results. fresh tune up and injector cleaning . bank 2 sensor 2 stays at about 750mv. Trouble codes: P0420	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHKK2314 Vehicle came in with cold start complaint. Vehicle would start than die. Owner would prime with hand fuel pump and vehicle would run fine all day. Test for air revealed air in line out of filter. Fuel to filter clear of air. Filter was replaced and condition c...	View
	1998 Chrysler Sebring JX 2.5L dead battery VIN: 3C3EL45HAW car came in with a dead battery. recharged battery and it checked out ok. then did a draw test on car found a .43 draw after time out (about 5 min.) when i pull #11 fuse in junction box the draw goes away,when replace that fuse the draw is gone till i open a d...	View
	2002 Chrysler Voyager 2.4L blower resistor VIN: 1C4GJ15B32 this is a delivery van that is driven all day. no wiring or connectors look melted or have the apperance of overheating. i checked the cabin filter,but someone else had removed it. another tech asked if the motor was drawing too much current,but he didn't know...	View
	1991 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: JB3XE74C4M Thanks in advance for reading this post Ive got this Dodge Stealth which was purchased at an auction in philadelphia PA. and driven to Cleveland Oh during the drive home almost home the tach went crazy and the car started to run very bad its got several codes ... Trouble codes: 22 (crank angle sensor circuit), 23 (no cy1 tdc signal), 53 (ignition signal or coil 3 or 6)	View
	1991 Dodge Dakota 5.2L rear brakes VIN: 1B7F126Y4M this truck came iin for fluid leaks at the trans, we noticed driving it in that it had front brakes grinding, we replaced pads and rotors, test drove and found the rear wheels were not braking, brake man slid through a red light on snowpacked road! since this ...	View
	1997 Dodge Intrepid 3.3L cabin heat VIN: 2B3HD46T1V This vehicle is not my usual type to repair, I haven't played with any cabin intake air filters yet. (Didn't have them in my day), but logic says that if the fresh air intake door is opening as the computer indicates then the cabin filter is suspect. Not sure ...	View
	1990 Eagle Summit DL 1.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: JE3CU46X8K Thank you in advance for any help! On Cold starts this car will start and barley idle and will die as soon as the gas pedal is depressed. Fuel pressure is around 40 psi and it puts out good volume. It is running lean and seems to run a little better if the ret...	View
	1987 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L blows oil VIN: 1FTEF14Y9J Tempatures are below 0 F when this occurs. Cust driving down the road and oil blows out of truck engine, seems like right rear of engine near PCV . Cust pulls over I narrowed it down to PCV freezing solid with from water saturation. Blow by is minimul in shop...	View
	1992 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L Misfire VIN: 1FTEF15Y1N has misfire on #5 cyl.has had misfire for last 6 months. did comp. test. all were within spec 139-140-140-138-135-150. checked spark was good, hooked vechile to scope and paraded, burn times looked good .checked engine vac was at 21 at idle no bouncing. checke... Trouble codes: 179 (lean limit reached)	View
	1995 Ford E-350 Econoline 4.9L Surge, Cuts out, Stall, VIN: 1FTJS34YOS This truck dies when placed into gear, forward or reverse. It will idle well all day long in neutral, just surges momentarily and stalls when placed in gear. The scan tool shows a torque converter lockup code when running, so the trans was replaced. It came ba... Trouble codes: 213 (PIP ckt open key on engine running)	View
	1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0L No Start VIN: 3FALP6530S Good evening, car was towed in no start, checked over, has injector pulse, but no spark. Checked crank sensor input to ICM, good sine wave, but pip signal is good to PCM. Unplugged spout and still no start. I have no SPOUT signal. We check powers and grounds, ...	View
	1997 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.6L Unwanted ABS operation VIN: 1FDEE1468V Greetings. I'm a GM dealer tech in need of a little help with a Ford 150 conversion van. It exhibits an unwanted ABS activation on non slippery pavement at slow speeds when coming to a stop. Usually it is a momentary event, but in one instance it activated wh...	View
	1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMDU32P3V Replaced motor in this vehicle, and upon starting, MIL light came on with code P102. Customer claimed not codes prior to motor replacement. Removed and cleaned MAF sensor and code still returned. Are there other tests to confirm bad MAF sensor. Trouble codes: P0102	View
	1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L trims VIN: 1FMDU34EZV Routine check, no drivability complaints, no MIL, scanned to find all trims at (minus)-100, and 0.00 on all o2s. Ran into this last summer on another '97 ford explorer 4.0 but with lean banks (p0171 & p0174), yet passed IM/240. Can these run that lean without ...	View
	1998 Ford Escort SE 2.0L loss of vss signal VIN: 1FAFP13P4W Please help me with the crazy one. It's not making any sence. Let me start by saying: No TSB's, I covered everything in the diagnostic chart, nothing in the fix database, no info from any other sourses checked. So here we go... This car came in with no speed...	View
	1999 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L charging system VIN: 2FMZA5143X Vehicle came in with dead battery - no start. Alternator not charging but battery light not on - comes on key on, engine off. Had code 1246. We have power to our battery sense terminal and battery terminal on alternator. When checking the system on Genesis sca...	View
	2000 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3L rotor runout, VIN: 1FMSU43F7Y my question for you FORD experts is what is happening on these brakes,now that I need to replace the pads what are the best pads to use? anyone like the ceramic pads? are there any recent fixes or TSB's on this vehicle? This vehicle see's lots of steep mountai...	View
	2001 Ford Windstar SE 3.8L harsh 2-3 part throttle upshift VIN: 2FMZA52411 Help from ford techs. This van came to me at a toyota dealership because we sold it. We have no ford info here. The van shifts normally under 50% or more throttle. Under light throttle accel @ 30 mph the trans. shifts into 3rd gear harshly. I have serviced the...	View
	2001 Ford Focus LX 2.0L locks VIN: 1FHHP38391 group, I have the above mentioned 2001 ford focus zts in my shop. Customer states .came out to car in parking lot and horn sounded on entry to drivers door and would not stop. He pulled the horn fuse. Then noticed the passenger door was locked and would not o...	View
	2001 Ford Focus LX 2.0L vibratoin in steering wheel Hi all you Ford lovers, This focus has a viberation on only acceleration at high speeds about 100k or 60 mph. It gets worse the more weight you put in the back it shakes the steering wheel but not the shifter. Has anyone seen this before. Thanks Cyle	View
	1995 GMC K1500 Suburban SLE 5.7L Transmission VIN: 1GKFK16K8S At present the vehicle exhibits a slip (tach will rev high)between the 1-2 shift only at cold ambient temperature (30-40F). It also exhibits a no power or flat line during an accelleration/moderate load (no down shift from O/D or 3rd. Scanner data & dash tach ...	View
	2000 GMC Savana 3500 6.5L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1GDJG31F7Y This vehicle originally had a cutting out, stalls sometimes restarts ok, occasionally difficult to restart complaint. Based on the description of the complaint I was leaning toward the fuel soleniod driver due to a Repair-Trac bullentin. The problem was VERY i... Trouble codes: P1626, U1192 (Lost communication with PasslockTM module), P0251	View
	2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L abs VIN: 2GTEK19T1Y Good day too all, I am working with a 2000 GMC Sierra Z71 Pick-up, the ABS is appling below 10 MPH just before you come to a complete stop. this is intermitent once out of 8-10 stops does this happen. tested the Wheel speed sensors on both front wheels and th...	View
	2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L steering wheel shaking VIN: 1GTEK19T7Y We have a occasional vibration in the front end over 25mph. It literally moves the steering wheel right and left when it starts, like a out of round tire under 10mph. The tires are not out of round but are a little choppy. The tire balance is good. When I test...	View
	1993 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1HGCB7657P Problem has progessively gotten worse to the point that it dies while driving. Sometimes 6 or 7 times while going through intersection. Always restarts. Sometimes while driving the tach drops to zero and engine looses power. Customer pressed accelerator down t...	View
	1998 Honda Accord EX 2.3L 3rd & 4th Gear VIN: 1HGCG565XW This car set a code for P1739 3rd clutch pressure switch. The car takes off in 1st gear, shifts to 2nd and never upshifts to 3rd or 4th gear no matter how fast you go. The 3rd pressure switch doesn't trip to indicate a pressure increase for 3rd apply. I suspec...	View
	2002 Honda Accord LX 2.3L No Start VIN: 1HGCG66532 this is car that was flooded, being right next to river i have done over 100 of these, i know which are fixable and which are not worth trying, this one was not up to the seats, basic interior r&r clean all connections replace any modules, or relays close to f...	View
	1995 Infiniti J30 3.0L tachometer VIN: JNKAY21D4S when you start this car the tachometer goes all the way to the right past 9000 rpms. the engine is at idle maybe 1000 rpm. mitchell has no good diagnostics for this. has anyone run into this before or no of a ingnition related problem that may cause this to ha...	View
	1998 Isuzu Amigo S 2.2L Differential VIN: 4S2CM57D2W Hi all . This amigo is making me go bald. car came in for noise in 4wd while turning and clutch slipping. Horrible noise from front when turning in 4wd. replaced clutch and front diff .still makes horrible noise .pulled apart old diff and looks good u-joints o...	View
	1990 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L Surge VIN: SAJHY174LC customer complains engine changes rpm when in cruise control at 60, dies a little then recovers. when stopping idle sticks at 1400 then when stopped and shifted into neutral idle hunts from 800 to 1400 rpm. can not get the car to act up while we have it in the...	View
	1995 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJKN1740S Hello. This Jag is making me pull my hair out. It starts perfect and drives good until you put it under heavy load. At around 3000 rpm the engine starts to bog and backfire as if it's not getting enough fuel. Fuel pressure is good-40 psi at idle and 45 under l... Trouble codes: P1313 (Misfire Detected Catalyst Damage)	View
	1998 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Computer Control Ststem VIN: SAJHX6246W Vehicle towed in. No crank / No shift lock operation (locked in park) / "Gearbox fault" & "Failsafe Engine Mode" illuminate on display / No scan tool communication (monitor 4000e / 99 pathfinder cartridge / Generic smart insert 1.0). I cranked it up in the par...	View
	1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L A/T Fluid VIN: SAJHX1049X I need to know, which A/T-fluid can be used on this tranny, and which is the filling-procedure. Worldpac states, that MB-ATfluid, MB#[...] can be used: it is synthetic, but seems to be much lower viscosity. For filling, there is an Allen-plug at the right...	View
	1998 Land Rover Discovery LSE 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SALJY1240X after clearing codes, takes a few hundred miles for light to come back on. monitored all data (o2 sensor volts etc.) and everything seems to be within specs. Trouble codes: 1177 (long term fuel trim too rich banks 1 2 FMFR), 1179 (long term fuel mixture too rich banks 1 2 AMFR)	View
	1999 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L awd system VIN: 5LMPU28A2X help!! we have a problem with this vehicle binding on sharp turns. it feels like the front diff. is engaged. customer just returned from a trip to colorado, where he used the 4wd. problem started after he returned. we replaced the shift motor, and the gem due ...	View
	2000 Mazda MPV DX 2.5L air filter assembly VIN: JM3LW28G2Y Hi Everyone, i have this MPV that when you put it in reverse or forward with your foot on the brake, you get a loud vibration/ mouning sound coming from the air filter assembly, but give it a little gas and it goes away.To me it sounds like the old ford proble...	View
	1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.0L heater VIN: WDBCA25D1J Well---after 2 days of testing and tinkering I guess I need to ask for help here. This Benz has some heat at idle but as sdoon as you rev the engine it's gone and won't return until you turn off the heater control and cycle it on again. Vacuum system is holdin...	View
	1998 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5L od light flashes VIN: 1MEFM66L8W codes repeat and vehicle speed on scan tool will jump 25mph at steady speed need help this one has got me stumped	View
	1999 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Surge VIN: 1MEFM6536X towed in no-start, plugs fouled (replaced), outside air temp was -15* F. Charged battery and was able to start with much dificulty in clear flood mode. Scan results showed no codes stored(customer had run down battery cranking). Long term fuel trim was at -19.... Trouble codes: P1132	View
	2000 Mercury Villager Sport 3.3L gaskets VIN: 4M2XV12T6Y Hello all. This van came in for a coolant leak. A co-worker first looked at it and suspected water pump leak based on where coolant was seen underneath. Owner OK'd repair and requested me to do the work. Once the timing belt covers were off, it was obvious the...	View
	1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0L Hesitation, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4A3AK34Y3W the car star with a kind of a misfire sound but idles ok as suned that takes of starts to misfire,stalls and locks of power but wont shot off.i replase the coil and sparkplugswire it run god for a week. Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1998 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L gas tank VIN: JN1CA21D2X this car is having problems with refueling.fuel nozzle will keep clicking off.altimas have had similar problems but not maximas.usually replacing the charcoal canister and sensor fixes it. tried it,n.g. checked for any blockage and found none.replaced vacuum c...	View
	2000 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA31D6Y Hello All, This Nissan has had the #4 coil replaced 2 times. Once by us in August and once by a dealer in November when the owner was out of town. The car has returned to us today with the MIL on and the above codes. My question to this great group: is there a... Trouble codes: P1320 (primary ignition system), P0171 (bank 1 lean), P0174 (bank 2 lean)	View
	1987 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Brougham 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1G3CW5132H Hey friends, I have a fun one here. The customer brought this gem in after a buddy put an engine in for him. The car ran fine for 3 months before this problem showed up. What it does is runs very poorly (actually the symptoms are exactly like a plugged cat) un...	View
	1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1L electronic heater control VIN: 1G3WS51TXL Good day everyone I have a problem with my electronic heater control when i first start the car it lights up and works for a while then it will cut out but my display lights for what ever it is set on will stay on if its on defrost it will cut out and only blo...	View
	1992 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GHDT13W7N DRIVER SAYS THAT THE BRAVADA RUNS GOOD MOST OF THE TIME. SOMETIMES AT A STOP SIGN IT WILL STALL. IT STARTS UP AGAIN AND MAY RUN FINE OR IT WILL DIE IN A BLOCK OR TWO, THEN IT IS VERY HARD TO START.I HAVE CHECKED FUEL, SPARK, VACUUM, I CHECKED FOR CODES THERE W...	View
	1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L Stall VIN: 1G2WP52K5V This thing will stall after hard accel and fast decel while driving only. Starts right back up. I have a good snapshot on the tech 1, the pcm seems to be holding the iac at 0 for too long, on the snapshot iac is at 0 until rpm gets down to 250 next frame iac g...	View
	2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLS 2.5L valves & camshaft VIN: JS3TD62451 Hi Again IATNers, 2nd post this week. Ahh iit is a full moon. Vehicle came in with a crank/nostart condition. verified spark & injector pulse. looked up test procedurefor fuel pressure since there is no test port. Alldata had a fine procedure of jumping the re...	View
	1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L hydraulics VIN: FJ40318100 This wheel cylinder system is odd, they set in on the sides and it seems there is no way to get the air out of the tops of the cylinders. We are getting very little if any movement from rear cylinders unless we pump them up. Also the brake light flickers on th...	View

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	1988 BMW 528e 2.7L Engine temperture VIN: WBADK83002 Car had a minor crack on head, that somehow it did not show on pressure test.Had head replaced and overheat problem gone.Crack was causing an air pocket in the water system. Thanks everyone for all the help!!!	15
	1994 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4CW52L2R Thanks to all the replies I recieved I really appreciate the time you took to help. Thanks goes to Tom , Barry, Gerry, Mike , Roger, Dean , Craig, John , Bob , Dave , Paul and Matt. Dave recomended fuel pressure regulator and after a thourough test of this sys... Trouble codes: 101 (Mass Air Flow Sensor Failure), 626 (VATs Failure), 629 (History code Invalid Pass key Frequency), 101 (Mass Air Flow Sensor Failure), 740 (History Code Torque converter Clutch failure), 626 (VATs Failure).	13
	1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 3.1L Mechanical VIN: 1G1JC81T2N Thanks to every one who reponded (19) the reponses where split 50-50 to take out top or bottom ; so to save time I first checked the sub frame bolts to see if they would come loose first . two wouldn`t budge so I took the engine out the top . thanks again ...	19
	1992 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2G1WL54T6N Thanks for all the great responses we recieved. We determined that the o2 did have a rich biased. We replaced the o2 and then created similar load and drove with the 5-gas hooked up and found numbers less than half of what we originally had. Vehicle passed 2-s...	13
	1996 Chevrolet K1500 5.7L 3-4 clutch VIN: 2GTEK19RXT thanx for all the replies, replaced the pressure regulator valve. found the valve to be worn. installed a sonnax tcc regulator valve kit. trans shifting good. thanx again, tom	7
	2000 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on, Dies downshifting VIN: 1GBKC34F4Y Well this one is history. The injection pump was the problem. Steve said this truck was under an 11 year 120,000 mile. warranty called chevy they said to bring it in. I guess this is a common failure with P0251-P0216-P1216 codes. Well I got some more info the ... Trouble codes: P0251 (Injection pump rotor/cam malfunction), P0216 (Injection timing control circuit malfunction), P1216 (Engine control solenoid closure time out of range Old), P0216 (Injection timing control circuit malfunction).	3
	1994 Chrysler Intrepid 3.3L no start VIN: 2C3EH56T5R thanks every one ...replaced the crank sensor with the cam at the smae time and it worked...	12
	1998 Chrysler Concorde LXi 3.2L trans line leak VIN: 2C3HD46J3W With the holidays, I just got the customer to drop the car off again. In all I received 5 replies. Art said to tighten the nut at the base of the fitting. Gene said to replace the hoses. Dave says tighten the nut. Hammer said, 'new lines...might be covered' To...	6
	1992 Dodge Caravan ES 3.3L rocker arms VIN: 2B4GH55R1N The general consensus is I have bad cam bearings. I recieved 12 replies 10 of them stated this was the problem. The Customer is not willing to tear the engine down to find out. I really appreciate all who took the time to answere.	15
	1993 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.3L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1B4GH54R5P hey everyone found problem with loosing ground at asd relay ignition system had a rusty ignition wire causing misfire once inawhile which was spiking ecm and shutting the ecm down replaced bad ignition wire and van has run fine for 1 week thank you to all da...	8
	1996 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L OD cuts out/IAT Volt VIN: 1B7KF23C9T Well It has finally acted up for us. We found the tps was jumping up and down from 1.3 to 1.8 with no pedal input while having cruise set. We have installed the tps and am going to drive it thome tonight. The IAT does NOT work the way I thought it should. If t...	3
	1987 Ford F-150 Custom 5.0L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1FTCF15NOH Hello techs, sorry for the delay. These holidays really got me behind everything. Hey I went ahead and checked fuel pressure again like some of ya'll suggested. Guess what, Bingoo. A bad new pump. Intermitent problem on the new pump. I had to go through all th... Trouble codes: 34 (Replaced ox sensor).	15
	1991 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L No Start VIN: 1FMDU32X9M A lot of replies were headed for the eec relay or crank sensor. Either of these are an excellent choice. The eec relay is positioned below the fuse box on the right fender. Being so close to the battery it could corrode easily. It had a little resistance so I ...	11
	2000 Ford Focus Sony Limited Edition 2.0L starter VIN: 1FAFP3434Y Sorry to say that this little car is headed back to the auction. The customer has lost all faith in the car but is very understanding as we were never able to duplicate the condition while in our possestion. I did receive several suggestions concerning the...	7
	1995 GMC Jimmy 4.3L steering VIN: 1GKDT13W75 The replies recommended checking the caster and camber, replacement of the pitman arm, and a possible gear box. The customer has chosen to wait to see if the problem becomes more persistent- since our techs did not experience it themselves after driving the ve...	3
	1997 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKCS18WXV Thank you to everyone who responded to our request for help. Those who suggested the fuel pressure regulator were correct. The hint to look for a washing effect, especially on the last two cylinders, was the clincher. We overlooked that when we replaced the in... Trouble codes: 0300 (Random Misfires).	9
	1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L Ignition VIN: 1GTEK19T6X OK here goes. The underhood relay and fuse panel was shorted internally, the underdash wiring harness was burned at the connector for the ignition switch and multifunction switch, the multifunction swith wiring harness was melted. Replaced all three and truck ...	5
	1992 Honda Civic DX 1.5L Hesitation VIN: 1HGEG8641N the majority of replies said do a valve adjustment, clean egr passages do a tune up cap, rotor wires use oem parts the above was done road tested & hesitation gone. thanks to all for your sugesstions.	11
	2000 Honda Civic EX 1.6L radio VIN: 1HGEJ8170Y thanks everyone for helping me withe radio i guess i have no choise to replace it...thanks pat...	5
	2000 Honda Accord LX 2.3L steering VIN: 1HGCG564XY since this is my own car I haven't had the time to explore any of the suggestions given to me. most responses were to turn rotors with on car brake lathe. I had a couple of responses to check inner cv joints. I bought new rotors and pads since I don't have acc...	17
	1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L No Start, Stall, Starts then stalls VIN: 4S2CM58W4X Had several replys, most of which said to check the fuel pressure regulator. I did check it originaly and fuel pressure looked good, and could not see any fuel in vacuum line. But one person suguested putting a clear vacuum tubing on the regulator and watching...	6
	1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L heat VIN: 1J4GZ78YXV This jeep will be back in a month There is a motor that draws air across the temp sensor This is not happening . When the car return I will pull this sensor and motor and will list my findings. Thanks for the help . Tom [...]	4
	2001 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L speedo VIN: 1LNHM81W91 Thanks to the members that answered my plea for help. The fix was to replace the ABS module that is located on the ABS assembly beside the air cleaner. The members that said that the ABS module provided the vehicle speed information for the vehicle were partia...	6
	1993 Mazda Protege DX 1.8L won't accelerate VIN: JM1BG2244P Intermittent problem has not reoccured. Returned car to customer. With one exception the replies to our request for help left us wondering if the information we supplied describing the problem had been read and understood.	11
	1994 Mazda Miata 1.8L No Start, Stall VIN: JM1NA3536R Suggestions that I recieved were cam sensor, excess voltage drop in the ignition switch, and cam out of time. All these were checked, we went through the ECU wiring one at a time. Checked voltage and signal then followed the wire from the ECU connector to the ... Trouble codes: 01 (IGF-Signal).	7
	1999 Mazda 626 ES 2.0L Surge, bucking VIN: 1YVGF22C2X Thanks to all that replied,especially Robert from Alberta and Terry from Missouri. The source of the buck/jerking was a ruptured fuel pressure regulator diaphram, when orginally checked I saw no fuel in the vacuum line but after applying vacuum with a tester f... Trouble codes: P0302, P0303.	7
	1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L Wipers VIN: WDBDA28DXP Somehow the combination relay was getting as small signal at the 'wiper on' pin 86. It was was so small that I could not see the test light on in the daylight. Unfortunately after finding this out, I was checking the wiring harness and the signal disappeared. ...	3
	1990 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L 2-3 shift VIN: 1MECM55U8L Hi all, I am closing this help request at the last minute. All four replies said it probably needed rebuilt. 2 replies said they are tough to rebuild but you can do it. 2 more said don't even try. No one recommends installing a used unit. Apparently odds of ...	4
	1979 Oldsmobile 98 Regency 5.7L Controller VIN: 3X69N9M127 Delivered car today..Needed extra time to make sure the 'FIX' really worked. Thank you to the people that took time to help. Some said to use a manual switch to operate, but since this car belongs to an elderly woman, I didn't want to do this. 2 gave possible ...	6
	1984 Porsche 928 S 4.7L No Start VIN: WPOJB0297E Unfortunately will have to close this one with no fix. Was posted to help out a fellow tech in a jam, but it seems the fix for the car, (it is for a local salvage yard), is less than not a priority. Thanks to all who responded, and when I can get him to get to...	3
	1997 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5L heater VIN: 4S3BD675XV Greetings, Well, this one has been interesting. I'd like to thank all who responded. The suggestions and advice were invaluable in finally determining the problem. A special thanks goes out to Mark in Washington and Len Conway of Subaru for their very intere...	9
	1993 Toyota Pickup DLX 3.0L Bypass Pipe VIN: JT4VN13D8P thanks for the many replies - a few folks felt that you could replace the pipe assy as is without removing the heads or cutting down the divider - i guess my magic wand was broken today, so i went with the many folks that have cut or ground down the divider to...	11
	2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLX 1.8L cooling fans VIN: 3VWDD21C9Y we had 6 replies and most said replace fan module this took care of the problem. the bug now has no battery drain and fans stay off. thanks to all who replied. jim	6
	2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWCC21C5Y Thanks to all who responded. It turns out you were right, I had fixed the vehicle and not even known it. It was friday at 5 when I replayed the MAF sensor and when I saw similar readings on the new sensor I impatiently concluded I had misdiagnosed it, so I did... Trouble codes: P1128 (Long term fuel trim lean limit).	8

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