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| 1998 BMW 740i 4.4L No Start VIN: WBAGF8326W Vehicle can in no start battery weak ... starter only clicks. Replaced battery now starter would not even get ignition feed. EWS code. Called BMW ... tech said they have lots of problems with EWS module going bad after battery disconnect. Ordered EWS programmm... Trouble codes: 204 (Random EWS code storage), 39 (EWS Manipulation Check) |
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| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: WDBCA37D3F i am not too familure with this fuel system but i am hoping someone can lead me in the right direction. i have a missfire on #5 cylinder.compression o.k. (145) and spark good. no intake leak used smoke machine . i also put in a new injector in that on cylinder... |
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| 1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L No Start VIN: YS3DF58N6W Hello again, its back!! Posted a fix 2 weeks ago thought I was done. Vehicle seems to start with temp outside of 30 + This past week has been 0-25. Yesterday would not start and towed in. Symptoms, still has excess fuel pressure 70 psi running. Now we have fou... |
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| 1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L transmission VIN: 3VWRC81H3R hey guys i have this V.W here that was tow in from another shop they install a cluch now it has no power when but in frist gear i could live it in gear and hit the brakes and car will not die i also found that the trans had no oil in it and i know they try to ... |
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| 1995 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, Lack of Power VIN: 3VWFC01H6S I have just finished replacing a timing belt on this car, timing marks lined up ok. Had distributor cap off to make sure rotor lined up with #1 plug, which it did. Put all components back together (after replacing the belt) start the car up to make sure it run... Trouble codes: 00515 (Cam Position Sensor open/short to battery) |
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| 1994 Volvo 960 2.9L No Start, Stall VIN: YV1KW9511R this car came in a few days ago , runs fine until it gets hot , after about an hour of idling in the bay it begins to run a little rough and then shuts off, typically it will restart but only runs a few seconds and shuts back off then its a no start until it c... |
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| 1995 Volvo 850 2.3L cruise control VIN: YV1LSS5719 cruise control is non-op. Speedo registers MPH, BUT not odometer and trip meter. If speedo is not functioning completely will this affect the cc? EVerything else appears to be OK. Thanks for the help. |
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Fixes & Summaries for European
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| 1984 BMW 318i 1.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: WBAAK7406E hey guys sorry it took so long to close this help request i had my mother pass away. it was the T.P.S sensor i replaced it idling good i than you for your help god bles |
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| 1988 BMW 535i 3.4L No forward drive at all The consensus is that the A clutch pack has failed. John suggested purchasing a Value Exchange from BMW; it's priced at $1,500 exchange. Wei said these units are easy to rebuild. Many thanks for all your quick replies. |
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| 1995 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJKN1740S I want to say thanks to everyone for your great ideas and remmedies. The problem ended up being the crank sensor. I've never looked at the amplitude of a crank sensor pattern before, mostly focusing on the quality of the waveform. The waveform would increase i... Trouble codes: P1313 (Misfire Detected Catalyst Damage). |
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| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 260E 2.6L No Start, VIN: WDBEA26D3K Received many replies to this problem, from checking overvoltage regulator to removeing the ignition controler. Also one suggested to chang the plugs and wires, this was done when the vehicle was first checked as stated in the our request for help. However, we... |
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| 1987 Porsche 944 2.5L chain tensioner VIN: WPOAA0948H thanks to all who replied! I guess I dreamed about the brass chain tensioner rails. Nobody found a supplier. Yes, the UPPER chain tensioner rail in PLASTIC is available from Porsche # 944.105.509.00. This part is only listed under the 968 parts section in the ... |
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| 1999 Saab 9-3 2.0L air bag VIN: YS3DD35N3X Thanks for all the replies. we will not be buying the Tech II, because we only work on European autos, who would have thought Saab is now a GM product. We left the key in the on position for more than 5 minutes and the light reset itself, we found this fix qui... |
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| 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L Rear Hatch lock VIN: WVWSE61J02 well, it turns out this vehicles hatch lock system was working as it was suposed to. On most vehicles if you press the trunk release button on the remote or inside the vehicle, the trunk would POP open. that is not the case with this 2002 jetta wagon when on... |
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| 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo 2.3L No Start VIN: YV1LW5721T thank you all very much for the responses. the problem was two fold, poor signal from cam sensor and out of range ect sensor. replaced both and vehicle starts and runs excellent. thanks again, Don |
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| 1998 Volvo V70 T5 2.3L engine VIN: YV1LW5344W 98 Volvo V70 engine replacement, Thank you for your insight into removing the motor with subframe from below. We have removed them fromt the top in the past and wanted to try from below to see if it is any faster. There are a few advantages, not having to drai... |
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