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	1991 Acura Integra LS 1.8L Poor Fuel Economy, VIN: J112124578 for all the specialist on acura hi performance cars my car has peak and hold injectors they are 240cc i want to upgrade with 440 cc but but i dont know if is going to be the some because whend the ecm detects like is running rich the ecm close the injectors......	View
	2001 Audi TT Quattro 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: TRUUT28N51 Hi there, These Audis and their check engine lights seem to be a real pain! We have this TT that is bringing up this code occasionally indicating that there is a small leak in the EVAP system. We have output tested the system, and everything appears to be wor... Trouble codes: 16826 (EVAP System Small Leak)	View
	1990 BMW 735iL 3.5L radio VIN: WBAGC4314L aftermarket radio was installed ..drove car parked , locked the doors . then went to start next morning and crank over but no fire ...the computer is not firing injectors , or spark ..it must be in anti-theft from the radio ..does anyone know how to get around...	View
	1995 BMW 740iL 4.0L no heat VIN: WBAGJ6324S cust states that heater was operating properly when car was turned off. started next morning, no heat!! blower and all controls work fine, car temp is good.	View
	1993 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L oil pressure VIN: 1G4CW53L3P Parked car and ate. Started car and no oil pressure. Had drove car pretty hard 75+mph before stopping. Top end rattles like no oil. Pulled valve covers and all push rods in place. Pulled pan and found slight metal specks in oil. Felt of rods for slack. Number ...	View
	1995 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L MIL Lamp on car will set mil as soon as started code po325 i have checked voltage at wire to knock sensor and its 4.87volts, when pluged in to sensor it will drop to 2.41 volts it has good wave form when checked with vantage cant find any reason for mil to come on have re... Trouble codes: P0325	View
	2000 Buick Century Custom 3.1L blower VIN: 2G4WS52J3Y Hi All, This car came in today to have its' wiper transmission and 1 wiper arm replaced--stripped arm & post. The owner said, "while it's here, check the blower--there's no high speed", and sure enough, as you step from 1 thru 4 the blower gets slightly faste...	View
	1993 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Heater core VIN: 1G6CD53B3P We have been having trouble keeping this Caddy owner warm. The very first time we saw the car, the heater core was plugged and the cooling system was in need of a flush, so we did it. (The coolant was dirty, but not overly so). Less than 2000 miles later, the ...	View
	1989 Chevrolet C3500 Cheyenne 7.4L engine compression VIN: 2GBHC39N6K Pickup towed to shop. No start. Battery dead, charged battery then tried to start. No start. Checked for spark, No spark to plugs. Checked Rotor, does not turn when cranking. Removed timing cover and found both gears shot and chain off. Removed oil pan to remo...	View
	1991 Chevrolet Astro CL 4.3L heating VIN: 1GNDM19Z6M this astro came in having a heating the pass compartment problem - idling in cold temps, it can keep up the inlet temp, just as soon as we drive it @ 80 - 100 kmh it gets cold inside, air vent temp runs at about 100 deg at idle but drops to 70 deg when driving...	View
	1994 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L alternator VIN: 1GBDM19Z2R Hi Group, Van came in not charging.Has new battery.Have installed 2 reman. alts.Voltage on batt. wire is 12.85.Voltage on pink/blk is 12.44 with key on,also brown wire on reg. plug is 12.09 volts with key on.Voltage across battery is 12.60 volts running.Van ha...	View
	1995 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Surge, Misfire VIN: 1GCGK29K9S Vehicle has a loss of power under load at about 1500-2500 rpm and if you keep constant throttle will lose power to 1000 rpm and then pick up throw you in your seat and go,almost as if the fuel has shut off but if you try to drive through it. It will backfire o...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No shift VIN: 1GNDT13W4T When cold, vehicle shifts fine. After warming up, does not shift at all and appears to be stuck in 2nd gear, even when first pulling out. Problem started after customer washed engine compartment. After problem started, fluid & filter, shift solonoids, and veh...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No signal to comp VIN: 1GNDT13W7T Why me? Truck came in with neutralizing 3rd gear after getting hot and rough shifting. Customer took to a trans shop, was told it needs a rebuild after a pan drop. Customer came to me as a referral, crying about $$$. After An (under performed)inspection, we in...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L auto transfer case VIN: 1GCEK19T2Y hello tech's i would appreciate any help with this one. i don't have any refrence material on a code c0323.	View
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEC14W72 this pick up had the code i described (p0174) at the begining. replaced o2 sensor bank 2 and i drove the vehicle for a while watching the o2 response. everything was ok. custumer came back next day with mil on and same code. i found a broken hose close to maf ... Trouble codes: P0174 (fuel trim system lean bank 2)	View
	2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 5.3L front diff fluid Hey people. Sorry for no vin and for the long post. I left the info back at the shop. This Suburban has blown a lot of fluid out of the vent tube for the front diff. It was in a few weeks ago for a small leak and was found to be front diff fluid coming out of ...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Suburban 5.3L No Start VIN: 3GNEC166Z8 This is a salvage vehicle that was hit fairly light in the left front. Has been at local GM dealer for the last week where they replaced pcm, bcm, and tac module with new GM parts. The tech that worked on it is an old friend from high school and he is good so ... Trouble codes: P0315, P1638	View
	1994 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L Battery VIN: 1B4GH54L5R Hello all! Thanks ahead of time for any help on this van! This belongs to my wife so it hits REAL close to home. Here's the deal...wife called me several months ago and says the van won't start after sitting for several hours at work (only after driving 8 mile...	View
	1995 Dodge Caravan ES 3.0L Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2P4GH2535S This van came in as a no start, it would fire but barely run, I checked the timing belt and it looked original (and very sloppy but not jumped) so I replaced it. Now it will run but sometimes cuts out under load when cold and sometimes completely stalls. I che...	View
	1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L Unknown VIN: 1B4GP44R0T What I'm up against is that I have this 96 Dodge Caravan, That needs a transmission. Becuase of money constrants, the customer has opted for a used transmission. What I've found is that this partcular year Caravan with a build date of 6/96 and uses the 4 speed...	View
	1997 Dodge Ram 3500 8.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 3B7HF33NJO Poor fuel milage owner says it only gets 5 mpg loaded the pickup has had a full tuneup in the last 7000 miles. the scan data all looks normal and the coolant temp is 195. Is this the expected milage ? the pickup runs great and dosent get drove without the trai...	View
	2000 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4L Unknown VIN: 1B3EJ46X8Y vehicle has knocking noise cosistant with wheel speed but only while braking there are no visible scars to show what is hitting or where i have replaced front brakes,rotors,rear shoes,wheel cylinders,left halfshaft noise still remains unchanged i have also loo...	View
	1986 Ford F-150 XL 5.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2FTEF14H6G I could not get idle bellow 875rpm in park. No external vac leaks found w/propane and when add propane to carb rpm drops.After running for 1-1.5hrs. idle gets rough and eng. stalls if ac is on.If I pull plugs right after stall they look very clean/lean.Drives ...	View
	1992 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1FMEEN8NHA Van will start up ok. Van will not idle, runs rough, feals like engine miss. Inspected fuel pressure, ignition spark, firing order, pulse width, tried new ignition module, removed exhaust, tps sensor, map sensor and timing. Checked egr valve for vacume leak ok...	View
	1993 Ford Taurus SHO 3.2L valve train?? VIN: 1FALP54P8P anyone torn into a 3.2 v-6 sho for a valve train noise??? this engine makes a top end noise at idle and just off idle. noise goes away at 1500 rpm plus. i have removed valve covers and checked valve shim adjustment with feeler guage all o.k. and i don't notice...	View
	1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Unknown VIN: 2FMDA5149S ok guys here goes, this is the first axode i have rebuilt. i put a new seal kit in it along with a new wave plate. i also installed a transgo correction kit. i followed the instructions in the kit to a t. so heres my problem, this vehicle shifts from 1-2 good ...	View
	1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Door locks VIN: 2FMDA5140S All Door locks do not work.First checked for power and grounds at driver switch.Have grounds but no power on both lock/unlock wires. I put juice to one and press lock---Presto it locks. Put juice to unlock and press---Presto it unlocks. I now know that the swi...	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
	1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L wipers and dr window VIN: 2FMDA5144S We have this winstar van that at times the wiper and washers will start working without turning them on the drivers window will also go down. We have cleaned all the grounds replaced the battery neg end. tracing out wiring looks like things go back to the gene...	View
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L windows, int lights,radio VIN: 2FMDA5146T sorry did all that in symptoms	View
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA5144T The IMRC on this van uses vaccum actuators. They both open and close at 3000 rpm like they are supposed to, voltage on is 3.9v and off is around .5v. I have checked wiring and all connectors. Both actuators open and close fine using output test. There is no bi... Trouble codes: P1516, P1517	View
	1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Transfer case/Electrical operation VIN: 1FTDX18W2V This is a very proplexixing problem as I cannot get the vehicle to duplicate the condition at all, have done all the connection checks and so on. The customer says that the vehicle will shift into 4 wheel drive by itself and will not come out no matter what he...	View
	1997 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FALP52U0V A test of the system shows a code P0411 present. Incorrect air flow in the air injection system. When the vehicle is started there is flow at the diverter valves for about 5 seconds. Then it goes away. The voltage is at battery voltage at the pump and solid st... Trouble codes: P0411 (Secondary air injection system incorrect air flow detected)	View
	1997 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L No Start VIN: 1FMDU32E2V This vehicle was towed in with a no start condition.Owner said he drove home and parked overnight,next morning its no go. Engine turns over fine but no injector pulse and no spark,fuel pressure good and constant. Checked for codes and got P0603,internal CTRL m... Trouble codes: P0603 (Internal CTRL module KAM error)	View
	1998 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1FMYU24EXW We had done at Major Tune on this truck and ... Ever since... I just love that statement !! It has a start stall and will not stay running unless you keep your foot on the gas it will stall until it has been running for a few minutes. We scanned it and everyth...	View
	1999 Ford Escort SE 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP13P9X Hello all. Need some help here. This Escort cami in with a P1506 code stored in memory codes. Performed code diagnostics in all data. No problems found. Ran koer self test. No codes set. Cleaned IAC valve & cleared codes. Customer returned about a week later w... Trouble codes: P1506 (Idle Air Control Overspeed Error)	View
	1999 Ford Windstar SE 3.8L speedometer VIN: 2FMDA524XX at 75mph the chime inside the speedometer starts chimming and not at 74mph just any time over 75. we talked to ford and they have never heard of a chime that it speed senitive. we believe that there is a speed warning. and there must be some way to deactivate ...	View
	2003 Ford expedition 5.8L ride control i've been searching different websites looking for a firm which offers urethane suspension componenents for a 2003 ford expedition. my search has so far yielded componenents available until year model 2002 only. i need said parts/components due to the added we...	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
	1999 GMC Savana 2500 5.0L speedometer VIN: 1GTFG29M6X I searched the archives and found several speedo inop postings but nothing quite like this. Customer complaint is speedometer reads about twice what it should. (This has an electronic analog-type speedo.) Test drive confirmed complaint. The odometer was also a...	View
	1995 Honda Accord EX 2.2L No Start, Misfire VIN: 1HGCD5536T Am hoping someone can shed some light on this "rikshaw".Car has been with us since the 5th of December (seems like a year). It started out that the vehicle wouldn't start in the mornings when it was cold outside. Later in the day when it got warmer it would st...	View
	1997 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L abs VIN: JHLRD1859V Hi: A merry Christmas to all...Kinda hope I catch a few Honda techs with a full belly and feeling the Christmas spirit...I'm having a problem with a Honda CRV ABS lite on that I can't clear the code ..23rd dec..Vechicle came in with ABS lite on, I made a visua...	View
	1999 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HKRL1852X Vehicle has CEL on with code P0401 insufficient EGR flow. Found passage restricted in bottom of intake manifold. Cleaned passages. Road tested, monitor completed and passed but would not turn off the CEL. Our question is will the computer turn off the CEL or d... Trouble codes: P0401 (EGR insufficient flow)	View
	2000 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.5L No Start VIN: KMHWF25VXY happy new year everyone!this one came in for a regular no-start,coils fires,fuel pressure ok but no injector pulses.another strange thing happen also;with the ignition key in my pocket,the fuel pump is always on.if i disconnect the ecm then fuel pump shutdown....	View
	1994 Infiniti G20 2.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: JNKCP01DXR Hello Techs, and Thanks for your Time: 09/26/2003, 130,538 mi 1994 Infinity G20t with MIL and poor idle quality. Typical stalling at stops, poor cold start, and fixed low idle, all random. Code P0505 stored (IACV circuit fault). IACV was definetely shot, and ... Trouble codes: P0505 (IACV circuit fault)	View
	1978 Lincoln Continental 7.5L No Start VIN: 7Y81A88454 This situation occurred after I repaired a leaking fuel line. I've poured gas in the carburetor. The vehicle will run off the gas. Thinking it was the fuel pump, I've installed a new fuel pump with the same results. I would appreciate any information to help t...	View
	1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertible 1.3L alternator VIN: JM1FC3514K car originally came in with charge light on and no output from alternator- checked fuses, B+ and ground to alternator- all good- installed a rebuilt NAPA alternator and unit would still not charge- obtained another NAPA alternator and charging was good but key...	View
	1994 Mazda MX-3 GS 1.8L Hesitation, Stall, Misfire Hello I have a hessitation problem that seems to be hiding from me. Repaired this vehcile for a overheated cat that melted a number of the transmission control wiring as well as some of the computer wiring. vehicle ran well for about a month now back with hesa...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L gauges/warning lights VIN: WDBGA70G5V When vehicle arrived, the speedometer, tach, oil pressure gauge, & temp gauge were inop. All the warning lights at the bottom of the instrument panel were on. These lights stayed on when the ignition switch was turned off & key was removed. The wiring diagram ...	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
	1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3XD64B0M AFTER FINDING CODES AND TESTING WIRNG CONNECTIONS WE WENT AHEAD AND REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR, WHICH COMES WITH THE TDC SENSOR (NOT CHEAP). DID NOT HELP AT ALL. LIGHT STILL COMES ON AND CODES 22 AND 23 STILL SET? THE ENGINE RUNS WELL SOMETIMES BUT MOST OF THE ... Trouble codes: 22 (crank sensor), 23 (tdc sensor)	View
	1991 Nissan 240SX 2.4L passive restraint VIN: JN1MS36P4M Greetings Nissan gurus.Now I know why I'm the third shop to try to fix this one. Came in with flat-lined guages.Found multiple fuses blown. Pulled Alldata diagrams on power distribution. Found circuits for meter, cig, tail, passive restraint,room all affected....	View
	1993 Nissan 240SX 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JN1MS34P8P Thank you in advance for your time to help. I have this 240sx is runing rich at idal all the time , fuel pressure was high spec. is 36 . It was 42 w-vacume & 51 wa-vacume.I replace regulator no chenge it stil runing rich at idal my O2 reding is 760mv inj pu.2....	View
	1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L alarm system VIN: JN1CA21DXT This vehicle will trip the alarm system and roll down the front windows.. When unattended, it will continue to sound alarm and hold windows in down mode until battery is dead.. The problem happens in owners garage.. The time it did it while the owner was prese...	View
	2000 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L Hesitation VIN: JN1CA31A1Y Need help with this car. Feels like the exhaust is plugged. Will not rev up above 3500 RPM. I have checked fuel pressure and volume, removed the exhaust. All sensor data looks normal except the MAF sensor. When I snap the throttle the MAF voltage only goes to ...	View
	1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham 3.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, INTERMITTENT VIN: 2G3AM5130J No start occurs after vehicle has warmed up and then sits for 5 to 10 minutes minimum. The following is only after the warm up and shut down: Will sometimes start up and then idle roughly. Will sometimes start up, idle roughly and stall, then crank but not sta...	View
	1992 Plymouth Sundance High Line 2.5L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1P3XP48K4N hi fellow techs this one is a family vehicle drivng me nuts.in the morning when i go to start this car up it is a no start unless i crank it over then unplug the injector it will fire up then die do to lack of fuel .plug inj bak in fires up i feather gas to ce...	View
	1996 Plymouth Voyager 2.4L timing seting I mark this van for gas engine, because was missing option for diesel engine, but actually this van have diesel engine model VW 2.5L Turbodiesel. This is a european model. This engine come have broken timing chain and damage timing gears. We replaced parts, bu...	View
	1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.0L Fuel odor VIN: 2P4GP4430V Vehicle is in shop with an intermittent raw gas smell. No visible fuel leaks anywhere. Evap system appears to be OK. No missing body seals or grommets. Has anyone seen this problem? Any help would be appreciated.	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1996 BMW 328i 2.8L Cooling System VIN: WBACD4321T The fix was a new thermostat and housing. Replaced water pump because it was seeping. Pump did have stamped metal impeller, one reply indicated he had a overheating at idle when a cast iron impeller was used. Thanks for the help.	10
	1992 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L indicator lamps VIN: 1G6CD53B7N Customer has not returned so we may have corrected the problem (intermittent ground at pcm connector?) while performing circuit tests. Suggestions included checking both ends of battery ground cable for problems and using the AC computer to pull codes not avai...	3
	1995 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L programer VIN: 1G6KY5297S We recieved replies indicating possible incorrect orifice tube installation, flooded (oil) condensor, faulty programmer and a suggestion to check line temp through out the system to localize a fault area. However the vehicle has been away for over a month with...	5
	2000 Cadillac Catera 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: W06VR54R8Y I had four good replys which where for problems with mass air flow sensor and lean injecters on these and also they have 100/000 mile warranty recall on water pump and tensioners on these and these have a 4 year 50/000 mile warranty i passed the information on... Trouble codes: P0171, P0300, P0303.	4
	1970 Chevrolet c10 350CID master cyl. VIN: GED1425L01 I tried to ajust the rod to see if that would work aand it did't I also tried aother master cyl. and proporation valve.thanks for all replied	28
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No Start, Misfire VIN: 1GNDT13W85 I performened an injection system clean,replaced the fuel filter and ran cleaner through the injects.it been a month now and she says it runs great. thanks for every ones support Trouble codes: P0300.	10
	2000 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L lack of power VIN: 1GBKC34FXY Ok; Like I said, I was posting for a co-worker. The fuel filter was replaced before any diagnostics were done. He didn't even drive the vehical before he replaced the filter. Kevin [...] told me in a reply that boost could be monitered on the scan tool. The ... Trouble codes: P0251 (Cam sensor problem).	3
	1998 Chrysler Sebring JX 2.5L dead battery VIN: 3C3EL45HAW thanks to Bob [...]& Yvoeue, It takes 45 min or longer for the seatbelt module to time out.I came in this morning and check for draw and there wasn't any. battery still had full charge. I checked with owner and ...	7
	1993 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Misfire VIN: 1B7FL23X1P Thanks to all 16 Tech's for their input. Thomas from New York, Jeff from Iowa, and David from Kentucky hit it on the head. Intake leak sucking oil into #2 fouling spark plug. In the process of repairing. I know it will fix the problem. Thanks again,	18
	1996 Dodge Caravan 3.0L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 2B4FP2S3XT I am happy to report that the Caravan has been repaired successfully. In my original 'Help Request' I failed to mention that the timing belt was changed (by us about a 1 1/2 years ago)and I also verified that the Timing marks were on (I've had a few Toyota's j...	11
	1996 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Stall VIN: 1B3EJ46X0T 4 replies were recieved from original message: #1-PAUL GOOD EVENING, I GUESS YOU HAVE ELIMANATED FUEL, WITH A NEW PUMP MAYBE I WOULD THINK IN LINE OF SPARK ? CONNECTIONS AT THE MODULE & COMPUTER ANY HARNESS THAT GETS CLOSE TO EXHAUST & GETS HARD FROM BAKING ...	6
	1998 Dodge Caravan 2.4L 2-3 upshift VIN: 2B4FP25B4W This is my first help request and it really helped me. Most replies indicated a problem with the direct clutch inner seals. Evidently its common for them to leak when cold, even as low as 25K miles. A few replies brought me back to the basics on how governor p...	11
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L 2-3 shift, TCC VIN: 1B7HF16Y8X Overwhelmingly everybody said the delayed 2-3 shift was a bad seal in the front clutch. The miss was fixed before I posted but I guess I was not real clear on that. The tcc problem is most likely a reflash issue,but could be brake switch or dirty valve body. T...	15
	2000 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L Pings on acceleratio VIN: 2B4GP45G5Y Want to thank everyone for the helping with this one. Glenn's idea of disconnecting the EGR solenoid was great, it made a big difference in the pinging. I did find out more info about the vehicle. The engine was replaced at 1300 miles due to water damage, by t...	5
	2002 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L frame VIN: 3B6MF36642 thanks to the three who replied. in general it is best to replace the frame vs. sectioning. i-car has sectioning proceedures but apparently chry/dodge does not.we were looking for something in writing showing oem recomendations but have still not located anyth...	4
	1995 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.3L Stall VIN: 1FDKE30FSH I want to thank everyone who replied. It turned out to be a loose fuel filter believe it or not, the filter was left loose for who nows how long and at certian angles the engine would shudder & die. Tighten the filter & has been fine since! Thanks again!	10
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA5147T thanks for the help to many to list it was the passages in manifold cleaned out all is good with my corner of the world iatn is the best... Trouble codes: 0304 (cly 4 misfire).	18
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on, severe blow by VIN: 2FMDA5142T egr ports were plugged,head gaskets showed no signs of leakage,PCV hose was sucking closed.Customer reported light came back on about 400 miles later,also stated they were going to trade in.No idea what code is,light has been on numerous times with different c... Trouble codes: P0304.	10
	1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FALP5211T thanks to all that replied. the problem turned out to be the coolant temp sensor. apparently the sensor was giving the wrong temp to pcm causing too much fuel into the engine. again thanks to all that replied. too bad obd II not smart enough to catch sensor ou...	9
	2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy, lacks power VIN: 1FTNX21L0Y Thanks to all that responded. Vacuum leak testing with propane, fuel pressure testing and exhaust backpressure testing was all completed before I originally posted to the group with all findings normal. Some replies stated that K&N filters can cause this to ha...	5
	1991 GMC C2500 Sierra SLE 5.7L heater core VIN: 1GTGC24K2M thank you to all that responded. the ideas were all good, but the problem ended up being related to the repair we had just performed. we had replaced the intake manifold gaskets for an external coolant leak. the gaskets we used had the wrong sized restrictor h...	20
	1993 GMC K1500 Suburban SLE 5.7L heater VIN: 1GKFK16K3P Thanks for all of the replies. The vast majority said to check the quick disconnect fitting at the back of the intake manifold and that is exactly what was wrong. It was about 75% blocked. Once a new fitting was installed the heat returned to normal.	20
	1997 GMC Yukon SL 5.7L Differential VIN: 3GKEK18R3V you wont believe this one after trying almost everything in the book we replaced the new front brake pads that had been installed at another shop and the noise went away. thanks to all who replied	5
	1997 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L possible converter VIN: JHLRD1844V Vehicle was sent to the dealer where they say the transmission replacement took care of the problem. Thanks to everyone who replied.	9
	1993 Lexus LS400 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8UF11E8P Thanks to all who responded. I should have been a little more specific about jumping E1 and TE1. I did them separately with no result. The ECM was faulty. I sent the unit to Auto Truck and Electric in West Palm Beach. [...]) They repaired the unit and ...	10
	1991 Mazda RX-7 1.3L No Start, Stall VIN: JMIFC3526M well customer decided he just wanted a fuel cutoff switch. didnt get to do a compression test like I wanted or a leakdown test on the injectors. i consider it a patch job. all he wants is when it dont want to start to be able kill the fuel so he dont foul plug...	10
	2000 Mazda MPV LX 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM3LW28GXV A big thank you to John [...] Weisleder Mazda Brick,N.J.For his fast reply & help.He knew exactly what to do. Saved me time & money, customer was very happy!I received 9 fast replies and a few others said the same thing as John. This is John's actual reply/fi... Trouble codes: P0401.	10
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBJF72F7V Sorry that I have no fix for this one. There is a service bulletin from Mercedes on the throttle actuator, it involves replacing the unit with an updated one, and it is quite costly I might add... On the issue with the O2 sensors, I found the the heaters were ... Trouble codes: P0130 (O2 sensor - Bank 1 sensor 1 malfunction), P0136 (O2 sensor - Bank 1 sensor 2 malfunction), P0150 (O2 sensor - Bank 2 sensor 1 malfunction), P0156 (O2 sensor - Bank 2 sensor 2 malfunction), P0507 (Idle Speed Control fault).	7
	2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L No thrttle VIN: WDB1631541 Happy New Year everyone, i understand from some replies that the problem is from the engine control module because it is the one controlling the electronic actuator direct, the customer ordered a new engine control module from the dealer in USA, we are still e... Trouble codes: C1022 (CAN communication with engine control module), C1120 (ESP yaw rate sensor B45), C1141 (ESP brake pressure sensor 1 or 2).	5
	1998 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 4M2ZU54E9W Thanks to those who responded... Checked for vacume and EGR leaks none found... Customer took vehical not wanting to spend anymore time or money to repair problem...Thank again...Paul	6
	1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4AB41DXV sorry guys. but i couldn`t close this post for severals problems i had. the problem was a leaking in the canister,but i didn`nt know it was near the gas tank.I had tho change it `cause was broken.Clear codes and done. I`m so sorry with the iatn staff. Trouble codes: P1447 (scanner doesnt have information for the code).	12
	1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8L Unknown VIN: 1G3HN54C2K We hope the noise is gone for good. We had replies that ranged from warped backing plates to cheap shoes. We removed the shoes and measured the plates for warpage and none was found. We replaced the shoes due to the fact that the pad was rivited on a little cr...	8
	1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.4L No Start VIN: IG3NL52TXX Thanks goes out to both Dan and Dave, the only responces I received. It turns out that I had a defective CMP sensor. But after replacing it a second time I now have a signal but still no-start. The inj.ign.mod.CMP,CKP,all have good waveforms the spark is prese... Trouble codes: P0463, P0705.	5
	1989 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L Cuts out Thank you for all the help ... ended up being the injector finaly ... current ramped the old injector - check out fine. Send the injector out to get flow tested and found that the injector intermittantly fails operating. Replace with new injector from Chrysler...	17
	1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.8L Misfire VIN: 1GMDUO6LON Thanks I found the #6 plug was cracked and arcinging to ground when engine warmed up I guess the resistance was higher and the miss became even more intermittant thanks for all your help.	9
	1993 Saturn SL2 1.9L idle jerk VIN: 1G8ZJ5577P Hello everyone and thanks for the input on this one. This one ended up being excessive crankshaft endplay. The customer is selling the vehicle and declined to do any repairs at this time. The amount of endplay was well in excess of what was allowed per specs...	4
	1998 Toyota RAV4 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HP10V0W Thanks for all who replied. The location of the vsv valve and how to access it was the issue and while I could not reach it, one of my co-workers with long skinny arms was able to get down to it. Thanks for the tips Chris Trouble codes: 0401 (insufficient EGR flow).	8
	1994 Volvo 850 2.3L valves VIN: 1V85IH2236 Before I TELL EVERYONE WHAT THE OUTCOME WAS ON THIS VEHICLE.IREALLY WANT TO THANK EVERONE WHO REPLIED TO THIS NIGHTMARE.ALL YOUR SUGGESTIONS WERE GREAT.IF ONLY I WOULD ASK FOR HELP FROM YOU TECHS BEFORE I PUT IT BACK TOGETHER I WOULD NOT HAVE BENT THE VALVES O...	16
	1996 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4L speed control module VIN: YV1LW5558T The customer did not return with the vehicle for some time. After receiving several replies including one that stated that the control modules were a common fault with these symptoms we decided to replace the module. We did not have any equipment to test it fi...	3

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