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	1996 BMW 328i 2.8L Starting VIN: WBACD4328T hi, please help, this car keeps getting towed in with the battery dead. the first time i look at it I hooked up the amp meter waited 1/2 hour and had a draw of 1.4 amps. I pulled every fuse any relay in the fuse box and on the last relay the draw stoped.I repl...	View
	1992 Cadillac Seville 4.9L Pass Key VIN: 1G6KY53BXN Anti theft system is engaged and won't allow vehicle to start. Have checked all fuse boxes and all systems appear to have power and no shorts. All checks keep pointing back to the pass key system. Short of pulling out the tumbler and key, is there any experien...	View
	1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4.3L no start VIN: 1GNT13W9P2 This car is kicking my butt. It came in with a no start problem which only occurs when cold, and not all the time then. I have tested fuel pressure, spark, injectors, timing, module and coil. All check out good. If you spray a little ether in the throttle body...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GNEK13R3W Hi all, this Tahoe was towed in , no start, dead battery. Someone else diagnosed faulty fuel pump. I charged battery and checked fuel pressure, 50psi. I replaced fuel pump, now have 55 psi. Truck started and ran well. 2 days later before delivery the truck wou...	View
	1994 Chrysler LHS 3.5L instruments, all moduels VIN: 2C3ED56F3R Hello all, another difficult one it seems. This one came in on the hook as a no start. The battery wouldn't hold a charge. After replaceing it we found the pcm bad. Replaced it also. Vehicle runs good, shifts ok and rides like a dream. Now the ATC blows on hig...	View
	2002 Daewoo Nubira SE 2.0L Timing belt VIN: KLAJC52Z81 Timing belt tensioner says to turn counter clockwise until pointer is aligned up. The pointer does not move. Why???	View
	1991 Dodge Dakota 5.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 1B7FL26Y9M This vehicle has never stalled or not started for me in the shop. In fact it has always stalled either on the way to a neighboring town or in the city itself. It will die occasionally driving down the highway,but usully dies driving down the street. The last t...	View
	1998 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Instrument cluster VIN: 3B6MF3662W This pickup's instrument cluster gauges do not work. The indicator lights do work. Self test of cluster shows codes 920, 921. The gauges actuate during the self test. Hooked up the scan tool and get no communiation from body computer. Pulled engine codes and h...	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
	1995 Eagle Talon TSi 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4E3AL54F6S Hi gang, This vehicle came in initially as a check engine light had come on a week prior. Another shop had told him he needed a MAF sensor but they weren't sure. This is our month for problem vehicles. The vehicle will idle normally until it warms up a litt... Trouble codes: P0300, P0340	View
	1993 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.5L right rear brake lights VIN: 1FDKE30GXP Good day folks, can any one get me an accurate wiring diagram for the turn signal switch and the brake lights. My all data has the ford diagrams but they are very inacurate. The metro trans diagram is not even realisticly close. The problem I am having is th...	View
	1994 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L flywheel VIN: 1FDLF47F6R Dear Ford Techs I would like to get some information on this ford truck, I would really appreciate your help Replaced the clutch about 2weeks ago and now it is back slipping again. any tips to help answer why? how can you tell if a dual mass flywheel needs...	View
	1995 Ford E-350 Econoline 5.8L Stall VIN: 1FBHE31H3S hi techs this van came from trans shop.the complaint was;when start the car cold,if shift into gear,the car dies(only in the morning)fuel pressure,spark plugs(new)total kv,wires,dist cap and rotor,all ck good.if apply the brake and accelerate a little,the van ...	View
	1996 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.8L steering box VIN: 1FDEE14H5T Good afternoon all, I have a strange problem that I am stumped on. We have a hard steering condition when this van is stopped on blacktop, the steering gets hard to turn in either direction in the last 3/4 of a turn. In the shop the steering won't act up becau...	View
	1997 Ford F-350 XL 7.5L Mechanical VIN: 1FTHF36G7V I have a 1997 ford F350 with a hard brake pull both left and right. The customer brought it to me with a pull to the right during braking. Upon road test I noticed that it would only pull on intial application of the brakes, meaning that if you could hold the ...	View
	1997 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L eatc a/c VIN: 1FALP53S5U the heater blows maximum hot under no certain condition ICP was removed and replaced with one from wrecking yard still has improper operation. Self diagnostics showed code 195. Looking for help.	View
	1998 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 7.3L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1FTSS34F8W Hello Everyone, I am working on this E350, I am having a drivability problem,The exhaust backpressure valve opens cold or hot on acceleration,vehicle then runs poorly,looses power badly. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Trouble codes: P0470 (Exhaut pressure sensor malfunction)	View
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FTWX32F6X Customer said he got water in his fuel. He drained the tank and replaced fuel filter. Vehicle idles rough and misses at 40 mph. Found no codes. Ran self-test and had no codes. Ran cylinder contribution test and #1 and #5 are not contributing. Ran buzz test and...	View
	1999 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMZA5147X This vehicle came back after two weeks with the same codes.Customer gives no driveability complaint.Long term fuel trim is good except at idle in park (16).Have checked for vacuum leaks using propane but am not having any luck. I have had several of these vehi... Trouble codes: P0171 (system lean bank 1), P0174 (system lean bank 2)	View
	2000 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L Mechanical VIN: 1FMRU166XY Hi, we got this one in no start and found there to be spark and fuel ok. We checked compression and found there was no compression on the right bank and around 125 lds on each of the four on the left bank. We pulled the front cover offand checked the timing ch...	View
	2000 Ford Escort LX 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 3FAFP13P6Y No codes, intermittant stall or rough idle at stops. Finally found a condition where I can make it happen almost every time in the stall. Brake torque for 10 secs. or more, quickly release accel., will stubble badly for 2 or 3 secs., then smooth out. Maintenan...	View
	2000 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0L spark plugs VIN: 3FAKP1133Y Hiya. Hey, i recently did a tune-up on this 2000 ford escort which has the 2.0 zetec dohc engine. when i removed the spark plug wires i found that the spark plugs were sitting in a little pool of oil. So did ford use the plug wires to seal the plugs from the c...	View
	1997 GMC Savana 2500 5.0L Hesitation VIN: 1GTFG29M4V Hello. I have this contractors van that has an intermittent hesitation. I have only felt this hesitation once and that was it (not enough time to hook up any diagnostic equipment). The customer says it seems to do it after a hot soak but it will do it first th...	View
	1999 GMC Savana 2500 5.7L No Start Vehicle came into shop as a no start. I check fuel pressure which was irratic between 63 to 58lbs. System would not hold pressure. I installed a fuel pump which corrected these problems. Vehicle started up, ran good with no codes. Let vehicle outside overnight...	View
	2000 Honda Passport EX 3.2L ABS module VIN: 4S6CK58W2Y Hello fellow techs, This Honda came in this morning with an abs complaint. The customer stated that while driving, the abs light comes on, then the "brakes don`t work." When I test drove it I found the abs applying under non-abs conditions. Every time I come t...	View
	2003 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L brake pads ? VIN: 2HKYF18663 Hello to all. I have this Honda Pilot that belongs to my new boss, and he says that there is a noise while braking, and at times when abs is activated (panic stop), the car will take a long time to stop. I have drove it, and verified the noise. It sounds like...	View
	1993 Isuzu Trooper S 3.2L oil pressure VIN: JACDH58VXP I pulled the sender and performed oil pressure tests to verify pressure. It was as the guage (in car) was reading. The engine looks to have moderate sludge build up. The maintenance has been fairly regular including oil changes at least every 5,000 miles. The ...	View
	1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall hello , guys i had working on this vehicle for a week it came from another shop where they replace spark plugs fuel filter, timing belt ,and ecm to correct driavilitly promblem,rough idle, engine cut-off, hard starting, i start for cheking the timing belt it w... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1991 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L No Start VIN: SAJHY174NC vehicle towed in. customer said drove to work parked car, would not start that evening. cranks , no start. worn and gas fouled spark plugs. fuel pressure test was over 100# replaced fuel pressure regulator, now at 40#, also code 14, faulty coolant sensor, repl... Trouble codes: 14 (coolant temp sensor)	View
	1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L turn signal VIN: 1J4GZ78S6S The left and right turn signals work correctly with headlites off. When headlites are on the right side turn signal flashes normal and the left side flashes like there's a burned out bulb very fast. We have replaced all bulbs, checked all the wire connection a...	View
	1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0L NP242 Tcase VIN: 1J4FJ68S9W Problem is a low frequency rumble which has gotten worse over time. The front drive shaft was removed for about six months which may have reduced the noise. Recently transfer case began making clicking noise. Upon tear down I found the oil pump pick up screen ...	View
	2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L cluster drops out VIN: 1J4GW48S34 Hello Brother Techs:This Bad Boy came in with no cluster operation. When started it all was fine ,so i checked all modules using a DRB3 going to the MIC first{ PCM massage not received by MIC. No codes in body controler. PCM had no cluster bus message code P1...	View
	1992 Lexus SC400 4.0L Hesitation VIN: JT8UZ30C0N This car Pings terible at mid range and has no power at the top end It will goto 4500 rpm on hard accel and stay there you have to force a shift I think from the knock sensors the egr tube seems fine the egr does move and will cause a rough idle when open the ... Trouble codes: 28 (Main O2 and Heater)	View
	1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L unknown VIN: 1LNLM82W8V Good Day Fellow Technicians, I have 1997 Town Car with insufficiant power steering assist, especially at speeds above 30 mph and cold days,checked for EVO codes- found none, changed P/s fluid-no significant improvement.Need help now. Alex	View
	1998 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L TCC-slip code/vibration tcc- on VIN: 5LMPU28L2W Hi, Ford trans techs.This one have O/D light flashing during driving.Checked codes :P1728 - Trans slip error - conv clutch fault.Checked scandata - find little slippege when TCC on.But most strenge thing ,thet vehicle starts vibrate as soon as TCC comanded ON....	View
	2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L Interior lights VIN: 1LNHM82W6Y I am looking for input from all you Lincoln guys out there. Intermittently the interior lights are staying on. The driver's door switch is an input to the left front door module, which is an input to the lighting control module. We have tested the switch input...	View
	1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBJF20FXT Dear MB friends, this car came in with the MIL light on, otherwise customer has no complain. What does code p1615 mean? Our scanner does not know what it means! I can not find the fault code list in the WIS!!! Does anyone also know, what the problem is with t... Trouble codes: P0200 (injector circuit malfunction), P1615 (unkown), P0380 (glowplug heater circuit)	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L wipers, power windows, power mirrors,power seats, VIN: WBJF65H8XA vehicle was brought in to shop, no wipers, no turnsignals. found several other systems inop also. belongs to a good customer and i have no service info. any help will be appreciated. thanks in advance Frank	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, no scan data VIN: WDBJF65J71 Looking for some help on this mercedes.Vehicle came from another shop.The problem I have is I can't pull any scan data .I have no communication with the on board computer.The car starts but wiil not rev up and check engine light is on all the time.The ecm powe...	View
	1993 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L heating system VIN: 4M2DV11W7P Since making the above repairs we have been unable to get the heat functioning in this van. We have repeatedly flushed the cooling system checked operating system temeratures and Tstat function all are normal. Would sincerely apreciate any help you can give us...	View
	1994 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L distributor noise VIN: 4M2DV11WXR Hi Guys. This Merc Villager has a 3.0 V6 Nissan Engine. Same as a Nissan Quest. There is a rattling sound coming from the Distributor. The Distributor, Cap and rotor, Wires and Plugs were all replaced. Noise is still present. It sounds like a box of Rocks bein...	View
	1995 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L passive restraints VIN: 4M2DV11W2S hello guys, i have this problem, when you turn the key on the seat belts will come back, but when you open the door (either side, right or left) the seat belts will not go forward. i would really like to know where the controller gets it's info from. if anyone...	View
	1998 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L Interior VIN: 1MEFM5OU2W customer will be driving down road and the door ajar light will come on,footwell lights may or maynot come on,attimes if use the power locks the drivers door will lock than unlock.no codes in computer i cant get to act up for me have driving for approx 15 mile...	View
	1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5L No Start VIN: 1ZWFT61L4X I took for test drive to confirm IAC problem. Shut off walked inside . came out and it would not start, had to pop start it all ok. Shut it off and still no start. Removed the air box and checked wiring to starter, found loose wire but that didnt have any effe...	View
	1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2.4L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JA7FL25W4L We have a 1990 Mitsubishi 2WD P/U that has an intermittent misfire while driving 55-60 mph under a light load or cruise condition. Vehicle has new plugs, wires, cap, rotor and fuel filter. None of these items have improved condition. We have checked engine com...	View
	1986 Nissan Multi 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1N8HM0SSSG hi all nissan tech.I had this multi here refuse to start when cold. It will finally start after a long crank.fuel pressure right on spec. lots of spark .temp sensor within cold range. injector pulse is 10 msduring cranking . I even had a same multi that start ...	View
	1987 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0L power steering pump VIN: JN1HU11P9H The vehicle came in with a noisy power steering pump, so we replaced the pump. It was difficult to get all the air out of the new pump, so we replaced the pump again with the same results. It seems to be pulling air into the system from somewhere we cannot det...	View
	1991 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 3.0L air bags VIN: JN1RZ24H4M air bag light staying on constant. not able to retrieve codes with scan tool or manualy. light does not flash at all. checked for loose or disconnected plugs or sensors. customer has removed wiring for stereo and alarm. any ideas would be great. thanks in adva...	View
	1993 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L Stall VIN: 1N4BU31F3P Hi Fellows, This car came in with a stalling problem, it had never had a tune up. I performed a full tune up on the vehicle with NGK plugs, wires, distributor, rotor, pvc, fuel and air filter. While the car is working fine the readings are: ECT 68 degrees C M... Trouble codes: 34 (KNOCK SENSOR bad connection)	View
	1997 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3L egr VIN: JN8AR05Y1V p400 code egr function. check egr valve seem ok. replace soleniod. same thing. replace egr valve ???	View
	2002 Nissan Altima 2.5L heater VIN: 1N4AL11DX2 vehicle at dealership reairs unknown. customer dissatisfied. unable to fully identify coolant circulation as designed. have checked blend door position cooling system is very clean and oe tstat is installed system has ambient temp sensors upper hose is slightl...	View
	1989 Plymouth Sundance 2.5L Stall VIN: 1P3BP48K9K vehicle engine stall at idle or at 2600 rpm when vehicle is cold. When normal operating tempurature is reached vehicle will not stall.	View
	1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.8L No Start, extended cranking VIN: 1G3CW69B2G hi group, this is the second time that I've posted this car (this time with the proper VIN). We've gone over this car with a fine tooth comb but we're missing something. Every now and then the car will have an extended crank situation. it's not bad but it is n...	View
	2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.8L No Start, Stall Good evening fellow techs. I'm working on a 2000 grand prix that has an intermittent no start and stall problem. I will try to give the information in the order it has happened.thanks in advance for any help provided. car was towed in as a no start, went to ch...	View
	1996 Saturn SL2 1.9L Hesitation, Lack of power VIN: 1G827FJ329 Saturn techs, need help on a 96 Saturn SL2 that has a lack of power under load especially on 3rd gear between 3000 rpm to 4000 rpm when the engine at operating temp. I have a code P0326 Too much knock detected. There is no obvious mechanical engine noise prese... Trouble codes: P0326 (Too Much Knock Present)	View
	1996 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HN86R4T i haven`t found the pnp,(interruptor) for this code.i would like to know where`s located and how can i test it. thanks a lot.. Trouble codes: P1780	View
	1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L power windows VIN: NVWMA6331W hi vw techs...I've got a '98 passat here that came in with all 4 power windows inop...client says that problem occurred after accident but that accident was awhile ago. I checked fuse and fuse is good... I checked power and ground to modules mounted on window ...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L rotors VIN: WVWMA63B7X Customer sees smoke coming from right front wheel area. We have found that the right front and left rear rotors are overheating and turning blue. It looks like the master cylinder feeds the ABS hydraulic unit with two lines which then branch off the hydraulic ...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L interlock VIN: WVWBD23B5Y hello fellow techs.my buddy towed in his wifes vw passat to our shop(no vw dealer for 200 miles or so)wife parked it and the next morn it would not start.i did the basics he assumed it was the starter/starter works fine.went on to mitchells(not alot of info we...	View
	1988 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3L abs module VIN: YV1FA8759J Hello Volvo people; The ABS light comes on on this vehicle after about a mile of driving and ABS does not work. we tested the signal from both front wheels and the rear end and signals were good. We followed Volvo's fault tracing manual and all checks were ok ...	View

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	1988 Acura Legend LS 2.7L Engine VIN: JH4KA4666J It seems that the alarm system installed in this car before I started working on it was still active, even though the remote was long gone. The owner thought the alarm didn't work, but a relay in the alarm system was failing causing it not to start ocassionall...	5
	1991 BMW 750iL 5.0L Cuts out VIN: WBAGC8316M Hi guys, This is fixed. One reply suggested removing a coil part way to intensify the spark, possibly overcoming bad spark plugs. The theory behind this was the idea that my car would run 3 seconds, then the misfire recognition program would sense the misfires... Trouble codes: 16 (cyl 1-6 ign system), 16 (cyl 1-6 ign system), 77 (in eml no description.).	5
	1995 Buick Century Special 3.1L Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4AG85M8S First I would to thank all 5 techs.that took time out of there busy day to help us out. One of the replies was why we install NGK spark plugs ?? We had using Ngk spark plugs before on GM car and have not had any problems and figured that if GM uses in the late... Trouble codes: 341 (intermittent cam sensor signal), 705 (prndl switch failure), 740 (tcc failure).	7
	1977 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Compressor clutch VIN: 1Z37L7S412 Hi all, Due to a clerical error, I am unable to give thanks to those specifically who sent me faxes with the factory wiring diagram. Thanks to those who did send me the diagrams and next time I will try to have them sent to me at home so that the cover sheet...	13
	1993 Chevrolet Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 5.7L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 2G1FP22P0P First off, thanks to all who responded. All responses were very helpful. Chris [...]. and Paul hit it on the nose with the plug wires. Some had suggested injector failures or TCC problem, which would have been my next step but the plug wires were the quickest and ... Trouble codes: 28 (Quad Driver 3 Failure Cooling fan related).	8
	1996 Chevrolet S10 2.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS1445T Thanks to each and every fellow tech that replied to this help request it is appreciated. I was right on track with timing chain and a few others agreed as well, this truck had everything perfect even the compression was normal.The tensioner was the culprit co... Trouble codes: P0108.	15
	1999 Chevrolet K2500 5.7L Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 12K7342U4K Had cracked MAF tube thank you Eric. Where the baffle drops down was split. Looked fine from top down. But when taken off their was a split on the bottom side. Thanks for such a grate network.	5
	1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L Hesitation VIN: 1GCHG39R4X I had one fail in mode 6. Cold koeo the maf showed 3gps. Unpluged maf computer showed 00. Replaced maf and it runs good. thanks	6
	1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L tcc VIN: 1GNEK13R8X After talking to several trans guys I had SUN TRANSMISSION pin the TCC regulator valve in the valve body to correct the condition and problem is solved and customer is happy.My trans guy has done this to multiple vehicles with good sucess and has submitted thi...	9
	2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 4.3L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEG15W82 I want to thank everyone who took the time to email me on this problem. The fix was to replace the map sensor. The flow chart that was emailed to me showed the map sensor after running was the sensor that detected the egr opening on this van. We replaced the d...	15
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L No Start, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GCEC14W62 I came in the next day and it started right up and runs good. I don't know for sure what was wrong but I think it's in the distributor there is a new update distributor for it. I don't have the cartage for this 02 it's on order from Snap-On so the info on the ... Trouble codes: P0300.	11
	1995 Chrysler New Yorker 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire VIN: 2C3HC46F1S Well, I didn't really get to fix this car, the owner did not want to spend the money. (don't blame him, this car was rough) I did figure out that I had 2 bad o2 sensors, both were reading lean all the time, so the PCM was trying to richen the mixture to compen...	21
	1991 Dodge Stealth R/T 3.0L Trans in limp mode VIN: JB3XD64B9M Well the consensus was the TCU was very problematic with burning up internally. A few also said that shorted or grounded solenoid pack wires usually can short out the TCU. We obtained a new TCU and after carefully inspecting and testing the wires from the ECU ...	8
	1993 Ford F-150 XL 4.9L 4-3 downshift VIN: 1FTDF15Y1P The fix for this truck involved some modification of the valve body and removing a previously installed update shift kit. I apologise for not having more accurate fix information. The transmission was origanally rebuilt by another shop and the truck went back ...	11
	1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 5.8L 1-2 shift VIN: 1FTEF14H4T Still can't get an answer on accumulator body repair kits or is it replaced.I am closing this post because of dead line if any of you know if the accumulator body can be repaired let me know please.	11
	1996 Ford E-350 Econoline XL 7.5L no communicate VIN: 1FTJE34G5T Hi all, Thanks Tom, Stephen, Kevin from California, Eric from New Brunswick, Jame from Missouri and Nick from Ohio. You guys point out exactly the right direction for what wrong with the Van. It is not OBDII compliance. It is OBDI. I checked the Mitchell for... Trouble codes: N0, C00DE.	9
	1998 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTDX1764W Hi all. This truck is not fixed. It has remained out of my reach due to the fact that it runs well and the owner doesn't want to take the time to complete the repair. Of the 11 replies I received, no one addressed my question about unplugging the MAF to put th... Trouble codes: P0171 (lean bank 1), P0174 (lean bank 2).	12
	1998 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPE2423W Wow, Thanks to all who responded so quickly. The 17 responses all agreed that the pfe sensor or related hoses, etc. would be the problem here - if there was nothing obvious like a leaking egr valve at idle/vacuum to valve at idle,etc. We started down the diagn... Trouble codes: P0402.	18
	1999 Ford Windstar SE 3.8L speedometer VIN: 2FMDA524XX After all the research we finally sent the vehicle back to the Dealer and they had a mechanic that new something about it. I understand all he had to do was reset the Gem module. He turned off the speed control warning chime.	6
	1999 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1FTSE34L9X Good evening techs, Well I finally got this truck figured out. It seems the drivers side cam gear slipped!!! I had a code for a cam sensor but when I checked it with the vantage the signal looked good. But when I put a duel trace with the crank sensor there ...	8
	1993 GMC Safari SLE 4.3L Cruise control VIN: 1GKDM19Z9P Ryan, Peter, Jeff, and Central automotive all said to check the brake switch. Clyde said to check the cruise switch. Romain was the only one who mentioned the vacuum dump valve on the brake pedal. I had already ruled out the cruise switch and electrical brake ...	6
	1992 Honda Prelude Si 2.3L hunts for idle VIN: JHMBB2258N you guys are the best thanks for all the replies the fix was the fast idle valve i replaced it with a new one dave///	13
	1999 Honda Accord EX 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG1656X I`ve found out the car is under warranty `til 80,000 miles so they will go back to the dealer for the complete TSB as I have now been advised of. Thanks to all who replied, and there were alot of you.I am finding it is a very common problem and the 'restrictio... Trouble codes: P0401, P1491 (undocumented code).	15
	1998 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L Misfire VIN: JACDJ58X3W Many thanks to all who helped. The problem was the intake manifold gasket cracked. Thanks to Bill, Christopher, Robert, Charles, and John were right. I never seen a intake leak effect just one cylinder, but I learn everyday something new, I only been a Tech fo...	11
	1986 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L heater VIN: SAJAV13456 most replies said to flush heater core. didn't get anything unusual out of core but now have temp reading out of lower vents about 125 deg. did flush cooling system, also replaced new thermostat again with a oem , that got engine temp up to normal much faster....	11
	1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L selec-trac 4WD VIN: 1J4GZ78S2P I found that transfer case would shift perfectly between part time and full time as long as the truck is moving above 10 mph or so. Also would not be difficult to shift out of 4WD low, so long as I was moving slow- 3mph- transmission in neutral. I let the truc...	8
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L in over-drive only VIN: 1J4GW68S4X Sorry it took to long but thanks for the help i found a bad coil pack order a new coil pack and let him drive it for two weeks and no problem thank you all for your help	12
	1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D 2.3L Starting VIN: 1151171222 Thank you, for the good respondes, on this system there is no fuse no relay, everything is in series, i replaced the element and it works fine:	13
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 5.0L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: WDBFA66EXM I checked out all the things everyone suggested and addedup the cost i.e. caps,wires,coils, rotors and parts and labor it came to about $ 1500 and the customer declined to start doing it piecew by piece and removed the car, not a very good situation	7
	1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 2.3L Starting VIN: WBDHA23G5W Hello Group,Well I'm Going to close this one as unfixed because the customer said they needed the car over the new year weekend and would return the car first thing monday morning so I could spend some time tracing this intermittent problem out.They called tue...	7
	1988 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 5.0L No Start, Surge, Misfire VIN: 2MEBM75F9J pick up in the dist. did fix this vehicle, thanks for all the help Trouble codes: 14 (erratic ignition signal), 18 (spark timing incorrect).	26
	1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham 3.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, INTERMITTENT VIN: 2G3AM5130J The general answers were fuel pump (which we already did), fuel pressure regulator, crank sensor problems, weak spark from coils, injector problems, and carbon build-up. Eliminated fuel pump, pressure regulator, checked crank sensor pattern after posting, sp...	12
	1994 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3L engine VIN: 1G3NL553ZR Thank you all for the advice; however, the root problem of overheating after short trip down the road still persists. Radiator was replaced, thermostat goes in only one way, heater core flows very freely & provides great heat. Thermostat has since been removed...	21
	1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L convertor VIN: 1GHDX03E7W customer took vehicle wil understading that may be normal - could not find any problems - will post again if syptoms get worse thanks to all who replied	7
	2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX 3.5L steering assembly VIN: 1G3WH52H51 Hi everyone, Thanks to all of you that responded so quickly. Adam,Robert,and Bruce,all suggested the lube kit or replacement of the intermediate shaft. There were a few other responces that suggested worn suspension parts. I dismissed them-as I had checked f...	6
	2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L cooling fans VIN: 1GHDX12EX1 First thanks to all of you that sent us an answer. A couple of you said GM is having trouble with ther computers controlling the fans in this year. We went through the systems and did not see any reason for the computer failing to control the fan operation. Bu...	6
	1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.8L long crank intermitt VIN: 2G3EFT5VE1 hi group, i'm going to close this request for now (reopen with the proper vin). I received 14 replies all mostly pointing to the fuel pressure regulator. The customer finally brought the car back on Tuesday and we replaced the regulator & crank sensor with GM ...	19
	2000 Saturn LS1 2.2L tcc VIN: 1G8JU52F7Y ended up taking to saturn for confirmation of our diagnosis of a pressure leak in the valve body / pump area. they also replaced switch assy. saturn ended up pay for most of the repair.	4
	1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6L No Start VIN: JS3TDO1V7M sorry for the delay in this fix we determined the computer was bad . but they didnt want to spend the money so they went to find one in a junk yard .. we finally replaced it and it ran ok . thanks for the info	12
	2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLS 2.5L valves & camshaft VIN: JS3TD62451 Hi all., we are gonna call this one a fix. Id like thank Richard , Rod & Victor [...] responding with positive & Helpful Replies. James must have had a bad day when he replied. Richard gave me a Step by Step on what I was in for. But There was More damage than h...	6

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