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	1995 Acura Legend L 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: JH4KA7665S I have an idle control problem with this car. It happens mostly when cold. The idle will surge up and down at a fast rate. I have checked for vac leaks and I have checked the idle speed control actuator and find no problems. If I unplug the idle speed control ...	View
	2001 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L Cuts out VIN: WA1YD54B33 Hi Need good specs on fuel flow test. can't read alldata's. also a good hard excell fuel pressure. Trying to find if it's the regulator or pump. thanks for your time. Rick	View
	1999 BMW 328i 2.8L Air Bag VIN: WBAAM5332Y Air bag light on; Codes 1 & 3 retrieved with AST scanner. Codes indicate module power supply or internal failure. Hard failure, codes will not clear. Car has no accident history or evidence of bodywork. Customer indicates light came on one morning after starti...	View
	1985 Buick Skylark Limited 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4XC69W5F Hi techs,this car came into shop with check engine light on (code 35 maf voltage high and 45 rich exhaust)check out maf sensor found to be bad, it would increase pulse width to 9.0 at idle and run real rich.Replace maf sensor with new ac delco part, now car ru... Trouble codes: 44 (lean exhaust always)	View
	1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L PCV Vent VIN: 1G4CW52K4V I am trying to check the crankcase press/vac to help diagnos oil consumption. The PCV is under the map sensor but where is the fresh air vent for the system? Both valve covers are sealed.	View
	1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0L blower stays on with key off VIN: W06VR52R6V This is the 1st one of these I've worked on. The blower motor stays running when the key is shut off. I know with the older models the blower controler was the cause . aldata leads me to believe this controler is part of the blower moter. has anyone run into t...	View
	1997 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Lifters VIN: 1G6KD54Y1V This 1997 Deville (Northstar) originally came in with head gaskets leaking coolant into the oil. It was disassembled, heads checked (ok) and new head gaskets put in. It came back with cust complaining of intermittant noisy lifters. If the engine is run until w...	View
	1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L No Start, Stall VIN: 1G6KY5494W Hello everyone. I have a 98 seville that will stall at times and will not start for customer at times. We have not been able to experience problem yet. It has a code 1376 with two history recordings. The first recording had a low ref voltage of 1.8 volts. We c... Trouble codes: P1376	View
	1987 Chevrolet R10 Custom Deluxe 5.7L Stall VIN: 1GCER14K7H the engine dies when put into reverse but starts up again & will go as long as you apply gas & sometimes dies at stop lights ,idle quality is worst when cold.this is a nagging problem for my customer any info. will be appreciated thank you.	View
	1990 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L a/c control head VIN: 1GCDC14K3L vehicle came in with control head flashing and temp works, mode doors work, tried 2 control heads checked all my wiring 1 by 1 of course checked the freon level, there is no tape on any of the wiring harness underneath the dash. i am stuck i have worked on thi...	View
	1994 Chevrolet K1500 5.7L Mechanical VIN: 20CEC19KR1 This truck had the intake gasket changed, after that the motor cut out, idle bad, hesitates and some backfiring. Engine runs hot up to 240. After we replaced the egr it idle good but hesitates on acceleration and will occasionally backfire.	View
	1996 Chevrolet S10 2.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS1445T Hi all this truck came in on the hook with a no start. I was able to start it and it barely runs with wide open throttle wont rev past idle. replaced plugs due to fuel fouled black and sooty also replaced map sensor still wont hardly run cleared code and repla... Trouble codes: P0108	View
	1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.1L convertor cycles of and on @ 70 MPH VIN: 2G1WW12M7V This car has been interesting and very difficult to get to the bottom of. The problem is that the convertor is not locking up at all untill 70 mph. Then it turns on-of-on-of-on...It wont even stay aplied for 2 sec. I can see the pcm commanding the trans conver...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L no-start VIN: 3G1JC1243V GOOD DAY,I have a 97 cavalier 2.2l engine that will not run because the vtm keeps shutting down the fuel system.I have tried the on for 10 minute off,on for 10 minute off,on for 10 minute and then try to start and this car will not respond.Does any body know i...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L lights VIN: 1GNDT13W3X the voltage on this blazer will drop to 12.1 volts at 800 rpm with headlights,blower on high,then it will come back to 14.1 volts in a second,this seems abnormal to me.i found this gm bulletin 02-06-03-008 about the way the alt charges,but i don't think thats ...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Workhorse 6.5L Engine VIN: 5B4KP42Y21 This is a Postal vehicle. The problem is very intermittent. The truck has had this problem since it was new. Please don't immediately suggest taking this truck to a dealer. We don't always have the best luck there. After the vehicle is fully warmed up and the ...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L cruise motor VIN: 2G1WF52E72 In extremely cold conditions, the customer complains that the cruise (throttle) sticks on. Under 10 deg f. If she hits the brake, the cruise light goes out, but the engine rpms stay up. It is not cold enough to duplicate the problem. I do not know if the crui...	View
	1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 3B7HC13Y5S Hi Dodge fans, customer came in 2 weeks ago complaining of no power. Went for a driver and sent him to the exhaust shop to get the convertor replaced. Well, he called yesterday and said they didn't believe me at first and said the convertor was ok. So after an...	View
	1995 Dodge Neon 2.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1P3ES47C8S Hey guys I have got a head scratcher here. This Neon came in on a hook with a complaint of stall when you let out the clutch. If you fire the car up you can sit there and rev it up all day in nuetral but as soon as you let out the clutch in gear and it starts...	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 Neon High Line 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3ES47C8T First Let ME say Thank You In Advance To All That Respond car came in mil on code po171 or code 21 and 51 car has good co at idle in park but co goes to 9 % as soon as you put car in gear or increase engine rpm any at all idle co .25 idle o2 sensor .25-.83 i... Trouble codes: 21 (51 -), 51	View
	1997 Dodge Neon 2.0L transmission VIN: 1PES42C5VD Heiio everyone, i have a 97 neon that when cold it will not shift into high gear. when it is cold you can coast about 100 feet with accell depressed it will shift in to high gear. When car is warmed up it shifts fine. This trans also has a intermentent no reve...	View
	1998 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.3L Speedo & all Gauges VIN: 2B4GP446XW This was put in here by Jack my lead tech. This car is coming back in Wed for this same problem. He will again check the voltages on Wed. We are tring to get a heads up on this problem. These folks have been very understanding and are good customers but we wou...	View
	1998 Dodge Neon High Line 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3ES42YZX Hi guys, This is my first post, so here goes. Code P0172 - system rich. Checked the normal stuff & knowledge database first. Fuel pressure is normal and holds steady when the car is off so I don't think the injectors are leaking (which seems to be a common pro... Trouble codes: P0172 (Fuel system excessivly rich)	View
	1998 Dodge Durango 5.2L 3-4 shift VIN: 1B4HS28Y9W vehicle came in with po783 no rpm drop @ 3-4 shift. the same code reoccures about every two months. went through trouble charts and no problems found. looked through the archives and saw a common problem with 3-4 shift solenoid so we replaced it. problem is st...	View
	1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B5WB35Z1X About 2000 miles and 3 weeks later, vehicle came back and customer said the check engine light had come on while driving but went back off. He did not notice any misfire. Retrieved code PO306 this time. Ran some tests and found no problem so customer took vehi... Trouble codes: P0300, P0305, P0306	View
	2001 Dodge Intrepid ES 2.7L No Start, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 2846TJGU68 hi all, i am looking at this car for a friend. he has had it for a few weeks and couldt figure it out. the car runs fine cold but when it is warmed up it will stall and act like it is running out of fuel. it will stumble and almost stall. if you back off of t...	View
	1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 5.0L head lights VIN: 2FABP79F5K This car has autolamps system. with the head lights autolamp system in the off position and the head light switch pushed in the off position the head lights stay on only, no tail lights or internal lights stay on. have to unhook battery.	View
	1991 Ford Mustang LX 2.3L od VIN: 1FACP41M8M Transmission is an A4LD. Trans operation is normal in all lever positions except OD. Vehicle will not move in OD. If driven in D up to about 60-65mph and then shift up to OD it will then engage & not slip, can also feel tcc lock after this shift. Any downshift...	View
	1991 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L foward gears VIN: 1FMDU34X6M 4x4 explorer with a4ld came in to our shop(were not a trans shop) with no reverse and slipping foward gears. recommended rebuild but customer supplied used trans from 1990 explorer. when done,trans shifted fine when tested up on lift but would stall immediatel...	View
	1993 Ford Probe 2.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on, Fuel Cutoff VIN: 1ZVCT20A9P I have an intermittant stall on this car. The reman distributor is (surprise) defective. My question is with the fuel cotoff lite. What does it indicate and what turns it on ? Does it have a connection to the check engine lite ? Thanks guys. Trouble codes: 2 (ne signal)	View
	1995 Ford Probe GT 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1ZVLT22BOS At idle, when warmed up, the engine just surges up and down between 1500 and 1000 RPMs. its up and down fast and constant. almost like im taping the accelerator, but im not. it doesnt effect any bit of the drivability after taking off, but at idle, even in gea...	View
	1996 Ford E-350 Econoline XL 7.5L no communicate VIN: 1FTJE34G5T Hi all, I got a 96 Ford Van E350. This Van come in for a smog. But ECM no communicate. We repalce a reman ECM from the Ford dealer. But the problem is the same. The scantool got power. And it say communication error. I check the wire and connector, and fuse, ... Trouble codes: N0, C00DE	View
	1997 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L stuck gas pedal VIN: 1FALP53S2V hi i need some help on a ford! the complaint is throttle sticks open and i can not verify it but the writer did have it happen on him. the battery is at a low state of charge,and the pedal moves freely as does the throttle body and cable it does have cruise an...	View
	1999 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1FTSE34L9X Hello techs., I have this 1999 E250 that has no power. I feels like a blocked cat, but checked the back pressure but it's less than a pound. At idle it seems to miss, butI cannot pinpoint a specific cylinder. On pull it has no power, and the only code showing...	View
	1999 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L front heater VIN: 2FMDA514XX Front heater is blowing cold air. Checked inlet & outlet heater core hoses. Inlet hose was hot outlet hose was luke warm. Rear heater blows slightly warm air. Thermostat is operating properly, coolant level is correct, blower motor is operating, temperature co...	View
	2002 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0L temp gauge /cooling fan VIN: 3FAFP31302 Temp gauge goes to red zone & ecm reading a temp of 255F before turning fan on & cooling down to 219F. Alldata is not showing enough info on how the cooling fans operate, (eq. what temp the fan is supposed to come on & off at). the temp gauge is clitchy as it ...	View
	1998 Honda Accord LX 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG5648W I have checked all lines and solioid valves.Clear the code and it comes back on 1 week later.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks' Trouble codes: P1457 (EVAP System leak canister)	View
	1986 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L heater VIN: SAJAV13456 very low heater output. system changes modes properly, just can't get enough heat output. have check water flow through system., engine does seem to warm up slowly but does reach operating temp. ac side cools quickly and properly.	View
	1987 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.2L No Start, Stall VIN: SAJAY1343H Chester [...] RE: 1987 XJ6 Initial problem with car – runs for 30 mins then stalls, will restart when cools down Check after it stalled out, no spark Order new ignition amplifier and install in car, ran for 35 – 40 mins then stalled – no spark again Check r...	View
	1993 Jeep Wrangler S 2.5L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1J4FY19P8P Hello all! Got a question that has been bugging me for some time about nox problems on chryslers and jeeps. I have had a hard time fixing more than one of these vehicles for smog (high nox at cruise). Standards are tight(around 500ppm). I seem to find more of ...	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L abs VIN: 1J4GW58N3Y Help ABS experts, I have a PCI bus communication code. we tested by mitchell flow chart, that we have a open in the PCI bus circuit. Customer wants a price before we do anything so I was wondering if anyone has found a broken wire or conector causing this code...	View
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L automatic locks VIN: 1J4GX48S91 Auto locks will not work if doors are closed before ignition is turned on. However, if door is opened at any time after key is turned on, or if door is open when key is turned on, auto locks function properly. Found no DTC's in any modules. Overhead console fa...	View
	2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Axle seal VIN: 1J4GW48SX2 We have replaced the left side raer axle seal on this vehicle 3 times in the last year. Really don't like this setup but what is a person to do.Have not had any problems with the right side since it was replaced. All parts have come from dealer as the bearing,...	View
	1991 Lexus LS400 4.0L Misfire VIN: JT8UF11EOM This car came in with a skip. We checked and found no spark on the left coil. Checked ign ref and it was ok. Replaced the coil and all checked ok. Engine ran good. then it started to vibrate. we check and it sounds like a skip in the exhaust system but the sys...	View
	2000 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L all electrical VIN: 1LNHM81W8Y This woman's son installed a remote car starter as a Christmas present. What she really got was a dead car. The vehicle will crank, no spark, no fuel, dash is dead (everything, even the MIL) PCM will allow no access. Battery voltage is 12.5v, all fuses are int...	View
	1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L Cuts out VIN: WDBCA35EA5 Hello BM dotors,this one has me pulling my hair out. Car came from another shop with a condition of high idle and shut down. After car runs for 10 min. engine will start to race-1200-1500rpm for about 20 secound and then shut down. If you start car right after...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L n3 speed sensor VIN: WDBJF72FXV The customer states sometimes the car won't move like the transmission is in neutral and some yellow light in the dashboard comes on(when i drove the car everything was fine of course). After scanning all computers I found P0700=Transmission control system mal...	View
	1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Compression VIN: WDB2100631 Hi everybody, i have this E280 98 model with engine 112 that has a misfire on cylinder no.5, i tested the compression on this cylinder and got 50 psi while on cylinder no.4 i got 150 psi, so i decided to remove the cylinder head to check if there is any damage...	View
	1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1CA21A1W Hi, I'm new at this program. I need help with a 1998 Nissan Maxima SE, 301LT, automatic. This vehicle has come to my shop for a crank and not-start. However, I have received this vehicle from another shop, and they have replaced the cps and both crankshaft pos...	View
	1999 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1AB41D8X The MIL on and the code p1775 Trouble codes: P1775	View
	1992 Oldsmobile Toronado 3.8L guages, etc. VIN: 1G3E213L3N Hello and thanks in advance. This 92 olds upon start up has no instrumentation,dash lights, or climate control. After the car has been driven awhile it starts to work. Upon working the message center states electrical problem. While the dash is dead it still r...	View
	1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme S 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G3WH54T4P This Olds is driving the shop crazy. Came in on the hook. Customer says it stalled while driving down the highway and would not start back up. When the truck showed up to get the car it started long enough to move it into position an stalled again. We have not...	View
	1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L cooling system VIN: 1GHDX03E2X hi every one. hope every one had a good christmas & a happy new year. need some g.m. help. strange one to start the year off!!! customer bought vehicle recently from individual. customer noted vehicle using minor ammount of coolant on long trip. brought vehicl...	View
	2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1GHDX13E81 Hi All, Last week I put upper and lower intake gaskets on this vehicle as they were both leaking coolant. Used GM gasket set with the updated crush sleeves. All went well until I went to start it. It would not start unless I applied very little pressure on the...	View
	1992 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G2NE1432N Hi gang I need some help. Got this 92 Grand Am that cuts out with no warning after it has been driven about 10-15 miles. After a cool down period of 15-30 minutes it will restart and go again for another 10-15 miles. Have checked fuel pressure, replaced fuel f...	View
	1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L No Start VIN: YS3DF58N0V Hello I just did a head gasket replacement on this 97 turbo due to a major oil leak. 2 days later car needs to be towed back in. I Checked the cam timing first but it is spot on. Next I pulled plugs and saw they were wet with fuel so I checked spark and it def...	View
	1999 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L No Start VIN: 2T1BR12E1X This Toyota is a young kids car with a lot of add ons electrical add on we disabled the after market add ons in case they were causing the problem. We have spark, fuel pressure and no injector pulse. The Mil light does not come on with the key on, but if you c...	View
	1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L MIL Lamp on, fast idle at times VIN: 3VWRA81H3W Vehicle came in with MIL on code P1582 Idle Adaptation Limit Reached. Checked for vacuum leaks, repaired small leak at FP Regulator hose. Clear code and attempt reset Idle Adaptation using VAG-COM. Adaption would not reset, VAG-COM displayed error in adaptatio... Trouble codes: P1582 (Idle Adaptation Limit Reached), 17990 (Idle Adaptation Limit Reached)	View
	1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSC29M1X Hi All, We have this 99 2.0 Jetta here With a Code P0341 (cam position). On visual inspection cam timing “appears" to be right on. We do a lot of VW work and have delt with several incorrect timing issues, I know how crucial the cam timing is. What am I missi... Trouble codes: P0341 (cam position)	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1991 Acura Legend L 3.2L Misfire VIN: JH4KA7664M Thanks to all who replied. Special thanks to Grant and Geoff who nailed the problem as a driveline shudder when hot. We were thrown off both by the customer's complaint and the fact that it originally had a misfire at idle which required a coil replacement. Si...	8
	1995 Audi 90 2.8L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUBA88C0S Thanks to AG Imports and Jeff [...] for pointing me in the direction of the old plastic idle stabilizers on these cars that apparently bind up after several thousand miles. Thanks also to the guys who had some other ideas that possibly could have been the p...	5
	1999 Audi A4 2.8L ABS module VIN: WAUED28D6X Sorry for the delayed post, we did not get a chance to dive any further into this car as the customer decided to take it to the dealer and have them take a shot at it. He was suppose to call us if/when they found the problem but haven't heard anything. I will ...	12
	1995 BMW 740iL 4.0L no heat VIN: WBAGJ6324S thanks for all who responded. most said mono valve or stepper motor.customer has since traded car in.thanks again jim [...]	6
	1990 Buick Riviera Luxury 3.8L steering VIN: 1G4EZ13C6L I was overwhelmed with the number of replies to my email(29 in all). Dave [...] gets the trophy for his Alldata online service bulletin that addressed a left lead or pull to the left on 90-92 Buick Rivieras. The bulletin directed us to place shims(4mm to 12mm...	30
	1996 Buick Century Custom 3.1L MIL Lamp on, code p0134 VIN: IG4AG53MXT Hello, were considering this vehicle fixed. Its been one month since it was last in the shop, and the light hasn't come on again. What we did is removed the MAF sensor, sprayed it down with carb cleaner (even though it looked reasonably clean)and reinstalled i... Trouble codes: P0134 (Insufficient activity sensor 1).	4
	1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No shift VIN: 1GNDT13W4T Hello All...I received 22 replies, and found all of them to be helpful and educational. Jerry from Virginia hit the nail on the head in the first reply I received. Problem was a faulty 3-2 solonoid which was putting the system in 'limp home' mode. (NOTE: If yo...	22
	1993 Chrysler LeBaron 3.0L 1-2,2-3,3-4 shifts We ran the quick learn first thing this morning and had a new car.All the replies I got were relevent...I can't say enough about this site.It brings a whole new level of pride to our trade. thanks to all that helped. swinny	13
	1999 Chrysler Concorde LXi 3.2L noise VIN: 2C3HD46JXX Thanks to all who replied. T his rushing air noise is apparently 'normal' for this model with plastic intake. Apparently the composite doesn't insulate the turbulance inside the manifold. I have heard this on many other vehicles, but mever one this loud.	16
	2001 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.7L prndl VIN: 1C3EL46U31 Its fixed 15 hours later, and no more hair to pull out, every thing passed all test, tryed three switches, TCM, and dash, this problem only happened on crank. Narrowed down to circuit 42 on the TCM, should be closed 0 volts in park and park crank, I was gettin...	8
	1992 Dodge Dakota 5.2L Cuts out VIN: 1B7GL23Y7N We finally repaired this truck- the ignition signal to the coil was being lost- we had put in a new crank sensor and harness (up dated)tested all the wiring harness for poor splices and corrosion-under the battery-no problem found- the FIX was the computer-ins...	16
	1998 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.2L Engine VIN: 2B3HD56J6W After replacing both head & cams with new peices the engine held oil pressure for about 2 hours of idling in the shop. After that amount of time it started to lose pressure even when the rpm's were above idle. It seemed to lose pressure quicker when the rpm's ...	12
	2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L antilock&bk.lts VIN: 2B3HD46R0Y i've cked brake fluid level and switches and float also tried to read data for inst. panel through body computer, data wasn't available w/snap-on scanner. i also cked & cleaned body grounds as per replies i recieved. i haven't been able to get the car back to ...	7
	2001 Dodge Intrepid ES 2.7L No Start VIN: 2B23HD46RX turns out that we discovered that turning over the engine backwards when installing torqe convertor bolts will indeed cause the timing chain to jump time. Especially when the engine is new and the timing chain tensioner is not fully pumped up with engine oil. ... Trouble codes: P0340.	13
	1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0L No Start VIN: 3FALP6530S Thanks to all that replied. The fix was the tach lead from the ignition module was shorted to ground, although the car does not have a tach, causing a low amplitude on the PIP signal to the PCM. Cut the lead, the car starts and runs.	4
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L od switch VIN: 1FTSX31FXX Coast clutch seems to be the logical answer. We are not a trans shop so we won't be tackling this one. Thanks for your help. Sorry for the delay in closing, I forgot all about it over the holidays. Mike	3
	1999 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L heat VIN: 456T32G80I ok i am calling this fixed, thanks to all who replied, we finally got the car back in the shop and checked for all the problems posted. the fix was to install a flush out tee in the upper heater hose, jack up the front of the car about 2 feet, run engine at 20...	16
	2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L transfer case VIN: 1FMYU70E21 Most replies said to check tire size. If more than a 1/4' difference in circumference could cause the problem. We had two with a difference of 3/4' and we put those on the same axle so the spider gears would take up the difference and that fixed our problem. T...	8
	1996 GMC K2500 Sierra SL 5.7L rear brakes VIN: 1GTGK24R3T The fix on this truck was to counter sink the brake drum mounting holes so they would fit over the stud shoulder that protrudes from the axle. Special thanks to Martin [...] who suggested this. this truck has never needed rear brakes and this problem just appe...	16
	1990 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Mechanical VIN: 1HGCB7650L Thanks to all who Replies & special thanks to Phil from Texas, I drive my car to the shop tell them to get a Trans Fluid Change on it, after it the car run fine. Maybe last time someone put wrong type of fluid for my Trans so it get little shock.	10
	1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L turn signal and hazard flasher VIN: WDBBA45A3D I want to thank everyone who answered my help request. The flasher is located behind the cluster, the person who said to pull the steering wheel to get the cluster out jogged my brain, sometimes I am sooooooo stupid. I pulled the cluster the day before but I c...	10
	1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.0L heater VIN: WDBCA25D1J Thanks to all who responded. Most everyone agreed that it was the mono valve that was bad; which was what I thought also. I just could not quite see how the heat was going away when the engine was revved. An answer from Randy in Texas explained this to my sati...	23
	1998 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L partial power loss in fuse panel VIN: 1MEFM50U3W i'd like to thank all of you that replied. i rec'd numerous suggestions of burnt fuse links. as an fyi these have been replaced by maxi fuses on this car. i'd like to especially thank eric [...] on this problem as he nailed it. there was a broken wire in t...	7
	1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8L heating system VIN: 1G3HC52K3W Thanks to those who took time to help me, David from texas and Carl from Ohio hit it on this one, both said the blend door actuator. The other common response was programmer, which I suspected. However I now have something to offer, I watched the actuators and...	5
	1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, Tach acts funny VIN: 1G2HX52K9V Okay guys the customer is making a decision. So far the PCM seems like the most likely cause. Thanks. Responses were for PCM fixing it and a Cam sensor fixing it. Trouble codes: P0336 (Loss of 18X signal at PCM).	4
	2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L 2-3 shift VIN: 1G2NW52E3Y After checking further it was determined to be an internal transmission problem. Customer opted to go with a Jasper remanufactured unit. After installation, the trans worked fine. GM sure came up with a dumb way to ch fluid level. You have to drive car, then r...	3
	1997 Saab 900 S 2.3L clutch adj. VIN: YS3DD55B62 thanks,to all well bottom line always replace the cablewhen doing a clutch job. the cables are junk.100% responsessaid cable. thanks again	15
	1998 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L engine VIN: JT2BG22K1W Thanks to all who replied on this one. We sent the client to the Toyota dealer for warranty on the engine replacement. The dealer agreed to replace the engine block under partial warranty. The client payed for labor and the dealer covered the parts.	9
	1999 Toyota DYNA 3000CC Excessive Emissions, high engine speed Thanks all,responsed my post!It was hard in search problem(i havn't scantools,manual,diagrams)therefore so long,but,who searchs that find.Unproper work of fuel delivery valve.Electronic control sistem was OK. I'll really thanks,who post links for search electr...	4
	1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Campmobile 2.1L No Start VIN: WV2ZB0257H Thank you to the 3 people who helpd out with this one. The ECU was indeed bad. R&Rd it and not only does it start but it doesn't have a crazy hunting idle. The customer called me later on to share his joy that the idle problem was fixed. He never told me in th...	3
	1986 Volvo 244 GL 2.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: YV1AX8855G Hi all. Thanks so much for the help.Volvo is fixed. The problem was the fuel pressure regulator. Thanks to all replies. Those nailing it were : Paul [...]. The lesson learned is test first. I should have checked the fuel pressure ...	13

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