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	1992 Audi S4 2.2L electric cooling fan system VIN: WAUHP54A1N The electric cooling fan stays on (low speed) with key off. We have spent quite a few hours tracing this out and it leads us to a resistance ground on the 86 terminal for the low speed fan relay. The wiring diagrams for this car are not correct. The color code...	View
	1994 BMW 325i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBACB4325R No information in alldata on code 13 Any information would be helpful thanks Trouble codes: 13 (o2 sensor)	View
	1994 BMW 325i 2.5L No Start VIN: WBABJ6323R hi group we do not do alot of bmw's, came in no start cranked vehicle would not start, cheked spark none, no injector pulse either, hooked up scan tool and on crank noticed no rpm signal, hooked up voltmeter on power side of coil to check voltage and car start...	View
	1995 BMW 325is 2.5L trunk VIN: WBABF4326S Hello BMW techs: I have this new customer with a recently purchased bimmer 325IS two door with a trunk inop. This customer has no remote and I think this car has confort convinience, don't know if this is the right term BMW uses. Can't open trunk with key. Whe...	View
	2000 BMW 328i 2.8L compression VIN: WBAAM533XY Hi there BMW experts, This is our first newer BMW with the double VANOS system to work on. The car came in after the customer, who just got the car, missed a shift and seemingly over-revved the engine. Now there is a check engine light and the car misses at i...	View
	1984 Chevrolet K30 Custom 5.7L Steering VIN: 1GBHV34KXH This truck came in with a very bad steering shimmy when a bump was hit at below 35 mph. It would continue to shake untill the truck was almost brought to a stop. The steering linkage was tight. I replace the worn steering stabilizer and the condition was corre...	View
	1992 Chevrolet S10 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GCCS14R2N I have this s-10 in here that I jsut did an intake manifold on. Now the problem i am having is the vehicle is running very rough won't idle sometimes or idle will slowly fluctuate it also has a miss in it. checked all my sensors and they seem ok at this time. ...	View
	1994 Chevrolet G20 Chevy Van 5.0L Excessive Emissions, Surge, Misfire VIN: 1GCEG25H9R got a van thats hasn't passed for 6 years, high hc on decel on im31 test / found leak at t-body base gasket and intake gasket leak / replaced gaskets / found ground wire by coolant sensor not bolted down from previous repair / this work brought hc from 15. gpm...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCDM19W5S Customer came in with truck on the hook for no start problem. After pushed in found would crank but no fire. I found after some testing that it had spark and pulse but no fuel pressure. Tested for power and found has blown fuse for ECM1 10 amp fuse blown. chan...	View
	1996 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L Starting VIN: 1GCEC14WOK hi guys have a funny one here.have plenty of spark,have fuel pressure, good cranking,just wont start,just cranks. no codes. i know these engines have a history of bad fuel pressure regulators, but i cant see it under the plenum. any help is appreciated. thx r...	View
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 4.3L Stall VIN: IGCEK14W5V Hi guys and girls.I need a liitle help on this one.Customer came in with complain of periodic stall.We changed the ign switch because of related bulletin.Truck was good for a week and then -I'm back,stopped 3 times on the way home.Engine runs good otherwise.Do...	View
	1997 Chevrolet S10 4.3L frt. axle actuator VIN: IGTDTI9XIV Hi folks,got a 97 Sonoma that won't shift into 4x4.The transfer case is shifting, the front driveshaft turns,but the hubs won't engage.Vacuum is getting to the pot and the cable is moving,evidenced by a click at the front actuator when vacuum is applied to the...	View
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 5.0L Air Control VIN: 2GTEK19M0V Good evening Customer states that this truck has no defrost. He installed new control panel and upon start up smoke rolled out of panel. When I got truck in there was only air coming onto floor, couldn't get it anywhere else. Took Mode Actuator Motor off of ...	View
	1998 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L fuel gauge VIN: 1GCGK29R0W Truck was towed in for a no-start, diagnose faulty fuel pump. Replaced with GM module assembly, assumed needle fluctuation would be repaired at same time. No such luck. The needle flickers so fast that it appears out of focus, this is exactly the way it behave...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7L ebcm VIN: 1G1YY12S21 Hi everyone, thanx for listening. We own this car and I have just about all the time in the world to test it so I've spent vast amounts of time with this problem so far, and probably will again. This car has extensive mods e.g. stroked LS6 (382 ci), much head ...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L transfer case VIN: 1GCHK29U51 Hi, i have this problem child that will not go into 4wd. I push the selector swith and it tries to go into 4h or 4lo and then goes back to 2h. if i put into nutral it will try to go into 4lo but will click and stay in 4h untill you turn the ignition off. I am ...	View
	1994 Chrysler Intrepid 3.3L starting VIN: 2C3EH56T5R hey every one got here a and intrepid, got fuel pressure, it cranks but no start doing it at home so i cant plug it in.replace the coil pack and the crank sensor,and nothing,check the crank sensor wiers and got my 8volts ,my ground,and signal ,when cranking go...	View
	1997 Dodge B1500 3.9L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B6HB21X4V Hello fellow techs. I have this ram van that I have little information on. Customer came in with a check engine light on. Said that he was driving it home when the cel came on. He said that it stalled once. He has notice no change in the way the vehicle runs. ... Trouble codes: 1398 (misfire adaptive numerator at limit)	View
	1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.0L Planetary set VIN: 2B4GP4438W Van towed in would not move & noisy when put in gear. Customer said when they put it in reverse the van moved normally for a few feet & then it felt like the van hit something. Anyway, I pulled the trans & disassembled. Found planetarys destroyed. Rear planets...	View
	1999 Dodge Stratus 2.4L rotors VIN: 1B3EJ46X3Y (same thing happing here) Replaced pads/rotors has a worse pulse now more than ever. Costomer took car for a few days and returned for front hubs/bearings and dealer rotors.Still no fix made.	View
	2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3B7HC13Z11 Hi, need some help with this one, Vehicle has returned to shop 13000 miles after heads were done, customer stated that the vehicle intermitenly hesitates when going up hill, the same three codes reapear each time. cap rotor and plugs all look good replaced ple... Trouble codes: P0300 (multiple missfire), P0301 (misfire 1), P0306	View
	1987 Ford F-150 Custom 5.0L No Start VIN: 1FTEX15N5H I have an '87 F-150 302 i'm checking. The owner had someone put a used engine in a couple months ago. He brought it to me for a no start usually after a hot soak but now it does it most of the time. He had trouble starting it before the eng. swap but i don't k... Trouble codes: 14 (erratic ign.), 41 (Ox. sensor), 53 (tp), 34 (evp), 29 (vss)	View
	1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Hesitation VIN: 1FMDU32X0R This vehicle has stumble off idle, EGR valve opens off idle at 1200 RPM'S, and by touching TPS, the EGR valve opens immediately. Any help will be appreciated.	View
	1994 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L glow plugs need to know if there is any other reason why glow plugs open. customer does not use starting fluid.	View
	1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Trans/Clutch VIN: 1FMDU34X4R This Explorer w/ manuel trans has a shifting problem. Every time the clutch pedal is pushed in, it takes about three seconds before it will go into any gear including reverse. Hard shifting occurs wheather the car is moving or sitting still. Once it goes into ...	View
	1995 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L Accessories VIN: 1FALP52U3S Hello, Well once again I am having a ford taurus just keep kicking me. This 1995 Ford Taurus 3.0 Liter is experiencing a small possesion. I have not had the problem act up for myself or any one in the shop yet, but after the car is started as you are driving t...	View
	1995 Ford Contour LX 2.5L No Start VIN: 1FALP66L1S Car was towed in with no engine. Used Engine arrived by truck following day. I installed Used engine and started the car. Temp gauge was pegged so I shut off engine replaced temp sender car would not restart. ck'd slow codes listed above, Did appropriate circu... Trouble codes: 118 (ect), 123 (tp), 113 (iat), 337 (evp), 551 (iat), 539 (ac)	View
	1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FALP6531S I've checked all sensors with the MODIS and they read good. But all the injectors are pulsing at the same time. Is this normal for this car? If not what is? I'm really lost here. The car acts like it's tring to start but don't start completly up. Checked timin...	View
	1997 Ford E-350 Econoline 5.4L turn/flashers/brake lights VIN: 1FTJE34L8V Looking for some info, I am having a problem with no turn signals/ flashers / no lower 2 brake lights, third one works,can jumper the multi-function switch and the bulbs will light, had no power to the wht/rd wire at the turn flasher , fuses all checked out ok...	View
	1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FMFU18L6V Problem occurs cold intermittently but only cold. Misfires at idle, hard acceration makes problem worse, continues to misfire after decel until put in neutral and allowed to idle. Once warmed up problem goes away. A associate of the customer had a similart pro...	View
	2000 Ford Ranger XL 4.0L reverse VIN: 1FTZR15X2Y Hello fellow techs I justr got this ranger in , and it belongs to a very good customer so i'm trying to help him out even though i'm not very familier with automatic transmissions.This truck drives fine in drive shifts good.The trans. oil was very clean and ...	View
	2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L air ride VIN: 1FMPU18L0Y customer states rear air suspension is inop. when we get it in every thing works fine. they state that in the mornings the vehicle is on the ground. we have checked for leaks and loose conections in the entire system.	View
	2000 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Stall VIN: 1FAFP5224Y The car did drive in but barely. Had only 17 PSI fuel pressure. Checked voltage to pump - normal. Install new Aritex pump for flex fuel. Even lower fuel pressure? Installed OEM pump. Same problem with 15 PSI. Found some fixes on a-itn that indicated a fuel mod... Trouble codes: P0190, P0191	View
	2001 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.6L #3 spark plug hole VIN: 1FTRE14WX1 This van has #3 spark plug blown out. I know "proper" procedure is to replace the head. I agree 100%. However,the fleet management company says they have had success using a repair kit that is done while the head is on the vehicle. I'm not thrilled about this ...	View
	1994 Geo Prizm 1.6L brakes/abs VIN: 1Y1SK5365R this geo has an abs problem i know the 2 fr whl speed sensors are bad.but actual complaint is that pedal gets extremely hard and car barely stops.i did experience this 1 time and it is exactly as customer states,has anyone run into a problem like this where th...	View
	1996 GMC Pickup K1500 5.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire Customer called said his truck was mis-firing , with check engine light on . By the time he got here it was running fine . pulled codes - found random misfire and #1 o2 sensor.02 sensor failed test-replaced and replaced dist.cap.Cap looked ok,but replaced due ...	View
	1999 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L transfer case Customer came in with a bad clunk/bang when shifting from 4 hi to 2wd. This is the only time it does it. Doesn't matter how fast or slow you're moving. No codes in the TCCM. The vacuum switch on transfer case was stuck so I replaced it. Still clunks. Tested th...	View
	1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8L Engine oil contaminated VIN: 1GTEK14VXX This truck was referred by a local Service Station {Not to many of those left}. This might be coincidental but he took it in because he noticed check engine light was going on and off. The service station found water in the oil and did an oil change. about one...	View
	1999 GMC C-Series Topkick C6H042 7.4L Excessive Emissions, Misfire VIN: 1GDG6H1D6X Hey guys: This truck was brought to me after having been turned away from a heavy truck(GMC)dealer and a different shop. It has failed the idle portion of the emission test on hydrocarbons, but passed all other parts. It has a catalytic which seems to be funct...	View
	1993 Isuzu Trooper LS 3.2L abs VIN: JACDH58W5P This vehicle intermittantly goes into antilock mode under normal braking eg: while slowly coming to a stop. The brake pedal starts "pulsing" so much,it almost pushs your foot right off.Also can here abs pump "buzzing". This condition only happens when in 4x4! ...	View
	1997 Isuzu NPR 5.7L ignition VIN: 4KLB4B124V This vehicle is an isuzu box truck body with a chevy 350 engine that won't start. When cranking the engine we get no signal to the coil and no spark. Key on not cranking we have signal to the coil. We have hot wired around the ignition switch and still no spar...	View
	1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJHX6044X Hello fellow techs, This Jag came in on the hook 3 weeks age.Customer stated that he left car idling after cold start.Engine died and would not start.There were no engine codes.Did the basic engine/fuel checks and the only problem that I found was worn out sp... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1988 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Transfer case VIN: 1J4FJ78L4K I am working on a New Process 242 transfer case. I have run into a problem in disassembly. The low range fork has a roll pin in it that has to come out of an acess hole in the case. The disassemly instructions say to use a screw/pin extracting tool. I haven't ...	View
	1990 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1J4FJ78L4L Good Day: I hope that some of you experinced Jeep techs maybe able to provide some assistance with this one. This Jeep arrived in the shop with #1 Cylinder dead - problems found were: broken push rods and flat lobes on cam. We installed a new camshaft (facto...	View
	2000 Kia Sportage 2.0L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: KNDJB230Y5 Hi All, This one seems to be quite confusing...as stated above came in with check engine light on and a noticable miss. Check showed code "P-301, Miss detected on #1 cylinder". With such very low mileage (Under 13,000 mi. after four years) decided to start w... Trouble codes: P0301	View
	1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Oil Pressure VIN: SALJY1243S Car came into shop with a ticking sound when warm. Customer thougt it was lifters. After checking oil pressure, We found it very low. Advised customer that the oil pump should be changed. After installation the car had the same problem. Damage was done from t...	View
	1991 Lexus LS400 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8UF11E3M This one was running great until the in house detail guy decided to clean the engine.I was told that he was spraying the engine down with a water hose when it started to run rough,then died.I pulled both caps to check for water,cleaned those then the car would... Trouble codes: 24 (intake air temp sensor open)	View
	1997 Lexus LS400 4.0L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JY8BN28F0V car towed in start/stall condition, replaced fuel filter, checked fuel pressure pressure remians at 40 to 45 when cranking and car does not start, car starts for 1 second or 2 then stalls immediately, it has 2 or 3 times, ran for 1 to 2 minutes, at that time i... Trouble codes: 1305 (no igf2 signal to ecm for 8-11 consecutive)	View
	1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L steering control customer's complaint: steering too touchy upon test drive we found that after making left or right turns the steering wheel will only partially return to center therfore rquiring the driver to counter steer. this vehicle feels and handles the same way as a tru...	View
	2001 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0L Mechanical VIN: 4F2YU08121 engine backfires at idle & acceleration--no power--timing marks have been checked-ok coils have been replaced--exaust checked no restriction--good spray & pulse at injectors--car not at my shop wil try to get more info about codes--thanks	View
	1994 Mitsubishi Montero SR 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JA4MK51M3R The car was here with MIL light on--code 43 EGR flow one month ago. The system was cleaned, including removing and cleaning the temp sensor. The car is back with a second occurance of MIL light on--code 43. On a road test, the EGR sensor shows 70 degrees C. Wi... Trouble codes: CDE43	View
	2001 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KN1CA31A91 We cleared codes ran test according to Mitchell & cleaned hoses & Valves ran vehicle 80 Miles 2 Trip Lite back on with P1496, Cleared codes installed Bypass cut Valve 150 Miles again P1496, Ohm wires between ECM & Valve OK grounded control wire at Purge volume... Trouble codes: P1496 (evap canister vent control valve evap-cvcv)	View
	2002 Nissan Altima SE 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4BL11D32 This vehicle was in month ago with MIL lamp on and a P1456 stored. I could not find a code description in the code charts listed in the ALLDATA info I have. I have used a Snap-On generic scanner and EASE scanner and come up with same data. There are no symp... Trouble codes: P1456 (cannot find description)	View
	1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.4L abs system VIN: 1G2JB1241W test drove car and confirmed complaint of abs system mal-function. abs cycles on dry roads. scan abs-no codes data stream shows rr wheel sensor at 3-10 kph slower than the other 3 wheel speeds no other obvious problems found	View
	2000 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L abs Hi All I have this sunfire that's not adding up. Keeps setting open codes for the rt frt speed sensor.I did find a break in the wire at the connector of the speed sensor but this did not fix it. But get this with the scanner hooked up on a road test it may or...	View
	1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 3.6L Mechanical VIN: WPOCB2967L Gentlemen, I have a C2 that I maintain on a frequent basis, with oil leaking out of every orifice and fitting front (oil cooler) to rear (engine). I found the oil cooler relay faulty, replaced the relay and all is well, apart from the fact this thing still le...	View
	1989 Saab 900 S 2.0L No Start VIN: YS3AS35D4K We have a Saab with no start. Alldata doesn't show how to identify the PCM type (EZK or LH 2.4) Having little experience with the brand. Unable to back-probe/pin check the PCM. It sounds like crank sensor -but couldn't visually see one on the crank pulley. Any...	View
	2001 Suzuki Swift GA 1.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2S2AB21H11 Car has MIL on, P0455. Visual inspection does not reveal any broken/cracked lines. Cannot find canister. Purge hose runs to top of fuel tank. Does this car use vacuum decay for leak testing? When does the evap monitor run? I'm going to pressure test cap today,... Trouble codes: P0455 (Large Evap Leak)	View
	2001 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L oil VIN: JAC12CEIHT Hi guys. what is the best engine oil viscosity for 2001 year model 2.2L toyota camry [...] on the clock.Temperature in summer 30-45c' and in winter 2-10c'(sydney australia) what you guys say about 0w-? year round use. Thank you. Bob.	View
	1991 Volkswagen Jetta Carat 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WVWRA21G7M Hi guys, VW Jetta customer washed engine with simple green yesterday and today he drove car for 3 mile and parked for 30 minutes. He tried to start car again and would run on idle for 5 seconds and dye out. Would not accelerate, just like out of fuel. Car towe...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1994 BMW 540i 4.0L sterring shaft coupler VIN: WBAHE6326R Many thanks to those who replied After located a similar vehicle, I was able to confirm what I had already thought was possible. The engine can be removed from either the top or bottomn of the vehicle. To me, it seems much easier to drop the engine / transmi...	9
	1992 Cadillac Seville 4.9L Pass Key VIN: 1G6KY53BXN This Cadillac Seville had the VATS (Vehicle Anti Theft System) system. The problem (although the local GM dealership which had made us the new key denied was possible ) was in fact THE KEY. It had been programmed with the wrong resistance pellet. Once we went ...	23
	1995 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L rear level control VIN: 1G6KY5291S Thanks for taking time to reply, The fix was the wiring to the rear level control sensor, DAVESCARCARE hit the nail on the head. After I faxed the wiring diagrams and all of the info gathered from IATN the technician was able to find the open in the harness. T...	3
	1958 Chevrolet Impala Conve 348CID Fuel Pump Push Rod Thanks to all the guys that responded. The answer is 5.750 X .500. for the push rod. The problem was that the new style pump, which was on the engine when I got it, might have run it but I don't know if it is so. The fix was to get the old style pump (with the...	8
	1988 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, BackFire VIN: 2GCFK24KJ1 Thank you for getting us back on track. We had orgionally check the grounds at the thermostat housing. We went back and rechecked our grounds and found a stud which was not making good contact. We cleaned the stud and replace an eyelet and problem fixed.	10
	1990 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L a/c control head VIN: 1GCDC14K3L after a little more research i noticed that this vehicle did not have a high pressure switch but i didn't find a plug for it, the high pressure switch wire was grounded to the intake manifold. thank god its done, thanks for all the replies, your all a great he...	13
	1994 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L Misfire, vibration VIN: 2G1FP22S6R Well Thanks again to IATN techs. I was thinking that this was caused from internal engine problem like valve springs or cam. I can't confirm this at this time due to customer but i got some new info to check and all is good outside engine. So I'm reccomending ...	12
	1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L codes VIN: 1G1YY22G9V thank you to the 2 gentlemen that responded,I was told the code 1571 traction control problem is usually set on these vehicles when scanning for codes,I got in touch with a buddy at GM that went one step furthur and said that if you scan for codes with your fo...	3
	1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Intake VIN: 1FNDT13W2W Thanks again for all your help on this one. We ended up pulling the head on the side we were getting water in and found that the number 5 cylinder had a crack in it! I've actually never seen that. I'm not sure what caused it, although our theory is it froze. T...	16
	2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L wont move VIN: 1G1JC524DY found input shaft broke inside trans thanks for all the replies this site is great	14
	1994 Chrysler New Yorker 3.5L stays in 2nd VIN: 2C3ED46F0R Based on replies received I decided to wholesale this vehicle to Mexico. Two replies were especially helpful. One explained that my reading of 0 switched volts was a result of limp mode shutting [...] to the eatx relay. I had hoped this would be an indicator o...	11
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3EJ56H0S As far as I know we have fixed this car.I ended up taking all the wire loom and tape off and checking all circuits to pcm.I found two hard core problems.Under the intake the no. 1 inj. wires were bare and shorted together. Signs of a mouse on wire insolation. ... Trouble codes: 22 (coolant voltage low), 44 (batt temp voltage low).	6
	1995 Dodge Neon 2.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1P3ES47C8S Well, we are going to call this one a fix. Customer says that the car is running great and has had no further problems. Thanks for all of the replies.	10
	1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3B7HR1ZYOW Sorry for the delay in posting the fix. It turned out to be the ac compressor clutch wiretouching one of the cruise wires that comes from the pcm. when the compressor cycled there was 12 volts going into the pcm and causing problems. The wires were in the harn...	4
	1999 Dodge Durango 5.9L Brake master or proportioning valve VIN: 1B4HS2826X Thanks for all that responded to my problem. As I had noted before, this vehicle has only rear ABS and no fault codes were detected. After fiddling with disconnecting then reconnecting the ABS solenoid plug (valve near the master), we left it for the night. Im...	6
	1989 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon XL 5.8L high idle VIN: 1FBJS31HXK first,thanks to all who replied. at first it would idle at 2500+ rpm. after checking for vacuum leaks and finding none, i found a bad spot on the tps and replaced it. now it would idle normally most of the time. on occasion it would idle at about 1500. i check...	23
	1993 Ford Aerostar 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: IFMCAIIU6N Hi guys and girls,big thanks to everyone who replied,turned out after digging into this problem that someone had removed the overdrive solenoid,plugged the hole, and the wire was left dangling all alone,I then find out that this vehicle has been given to her b... Trouble codes: 566 (3-4 trans solenoid failure).	3
	1995 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L EEC fuse VIN: 1FALP52U45 First off I would like to thank Sherry,Jim,and Pete.The problem was in the harness under the battery.After removing the air box battery tray the harness is visable.The harness has a juntion box on the left strut tower and travels over the trans. pan. Thats whe...	3
	1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Unknown VIN: 2FMDA5149S well after pulling tranny apart again, i rechecked everything time and time again. nothing, so i wen twith another valve body, same aprt numbers, but the converter regulator valve was completely different, better i think, well i installed the new boost valve a...	8
	1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L 1-2 shift, 3-2 shift VIN: 2FMDA5149S replaced the FORWARD CLUTCH wave plate and resealed unit. AND EVERRYTHING CHECKED OK, ALSO REPLACED SPEED SENSOR AND MLPS.	3
	1997 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 2FMDA5143V Majority of replies indicated intake manifold/EGR problems. Having ruled out mechanical, ignition, fuel quality and pump delivery issues I proceeded to go with the advice before me. Remove the intake. All intake seals were soft and still very pliable, custom... Trouble codes: P0301.	23
	1998 Ford F-250 Lariat 5.4L timing chain VIN: 2FTPX28L6W Hello friends,only received 2 replies on this beast.personal thanks will be sent to them.THE FIX:we had this noise really appear quite noticeable when really cold,and after the vehicle sat for datys,we got the truck towed here to make shure that it wasn't star...	4
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Steering Wheel VIN: 1FTPW14594 Nearly all replies suggested that the tires were to blame. Many suggested that a roadforce type balancing machine be used and that more than 7 lbs of force was out of spec and would cause steering wheel feedback and vibration. One reply suggested that we have ...	8
	1998 GMC Safari SL 4.3L lifter VIN: 1GTDM19W8X I would like to thank everyone for there help. The fix for the noise was a rebuilt motor. One of the wrist pins had some wear on it causing it to knock when the engine warmed up. The cam bearings also showed minor wear, but I do not think it was enough to caus...	7
	1994 Honda Civic EX 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: JHMEH9694R the customer did not want to spend any more money on the car. the compression on #1 cyl is only 10psi lower than the others but if the valve is only bent a little it could still cause this condition. i ck'ed for any vacuum leaks none found. i need to pull the ...	16
	1998 Honda Odyssey LX 2.3L rear rotors/pads VIN: JHMRA38C1W Thanks to all that replied. The general concensus is that the customer needs to apply the e-brake more often. This may not correct the problem entirely, but it should improve the rear brake wear.	3
	1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L No Start VIN: 4S2CM58V0V Thanks to James and Tim for replying to my request. Tim, I'm sorry, I forgot to mention that I had no 5 volt referance to egr and tps. So right thre I knew I had a computer problem. The problem was bad wire that runs from the relay to the computer. Somewhere u...	3
	1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L Mechanical VIN: 1J4FJ6854W Thanks for the replies. They said shift fork and /or block ring. I replaced both 1/2 & 3/4 shift forks. 1/2 fork rod runs through the 3/4 sift fork, and it had a wear spot on it. Thought it might be binding causing 1st not to engauge all the way. Replaced the ...	3
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L start or SKIS system VIN: 1J4GW48N01 Thanks to all of you who responded, so quickly, too! We have a Snap On Modis, and we found out that it DOES program the VIN into the control unit! Other wise, it requires a trip to the dealer for coding.	13
	1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertible 1.3L alternator VIN: JM1FC3514K thanks again for all the great help- you guys all make it easier to enjoy that 'long & winding road' by providing the MAP!!! Alex said to try a different brand of alternator- Terry went a step further in stating he had never seen an aftermarket alternator work...	5
	1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L Cuts out VIN: WDBCA35EA5 Well this one is out the door. After testing the idle control systems I.E. relay and valve and checking the milliamp reading at the EHA valve which checked out cold and warm,I got got a tip from Mr Sweeny of Save to call Chuck Dinkle in SC. He informed me that...	12
	1992 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L Power Steering VIN: 1MECM55U7N The neighbor shop owner stopped by today, he said that he fixed the Sable. He stated that he removed the high pressure line where it is attached to the rack. He said that under the bolt that holds in the line, there is a small orifice or a restrictor in the ra...	9
	1993 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire, runs rich VIN: 4M2DV11W1P I should start by saying, I took this one from another tech who said he had checked ignition and was okay. Guess what, dist cap and rotor has this very fine black dust on it, causing spark to jump everywhere. replace cap and rotor and all is fine.	8
	1993 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L heating system VIN: 4M2DV11W7P The thermostat had been incorrectly installed. but the bleeding of the system went fine following the maufacturer's directions.	12
	1979 MG MGB MK IV 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: GHN5UL4755 Thanks for the help guys!--Lots of good suggestions. Special thanks to Phil Obrien from California. We have a fix!...or at least a partial fix that satisfies the customer. The set screw that I had found on the frame of the car holds the rearward venturi in pla...	31
	1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3XD64B0M We did find the board inside the computer burnt. Replacement ECM made it run great again. Thanks to all. Trouble codes: 22 (crank sensor), 23 (tdc sensor).	9
	1998 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: 4A3AJ56G9W thank you for all your help everyone it was indeed the fuel pump relay module car runs as good as new.it came to light the car was in fact jumpstarted backwards.thanks again,i dont think i would have found that on my own. patrick geer	10
	1997 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4BU31DXV We had a lot of good suggestions, but unfortunately had tried these prior to posting a help request. The customer has not returned so we will need to close this request. If it comes back in, I will post any new findings. Thanks, Paul Trouble codes: P0400.	8
	1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L all windows innop VIN: 1G3GR62C3T THanks for graet and accurate responce, the black wire-main ground for switches in drivers door jam area was broken and had a previous repair done allready in same area(this stopped all window switches from responding), I had initially, grounded this wire from...	5
	1989 Plymouth Sundance 2.5L Stall VIN: 1P3BP48K9K The problem with the '89 Sundance was a faulty fuel injector. Thanks to everone who responded.	11

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