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	1990 Acura Integra LS 1.8L Ignition switch VIN: JH4DA9456L Can not remove key from ignition switch. Owner states that in cooler weather 40 or cooler it may take up to five min before the P is iluminated and the key can be turned to remove. Can't find a lot of information on this in ALLdata. Any help would be greatly a...	View
	1996 Acura TL 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: JH4VA3652T code 401(egr) has a dealer warenty for 14 yrs or 150k miles. that is for honda and acura for 96 and 97. this has more miles than that. I took off the egr and there was no vacum to engine(car running). I took off the tube going from the egr to the lower intake... Trouble codes: 401 (egr)	View
	1996 Acura RL 3.5L MIL Lamp on, po401 egr code VIN: JH4KA9656T this car will recode with the same po401 approximately every 3000 miles.egr insufficient flow. inspected egr passages and found them extremely clean.ran a chemical carbon remover through it and then replaced egr valve assembly using genuine lexus parts...still... Trouble codes: P0401	View
	2000 Audi S4 2.7L No Start VIN: WAUDD68D4Y Hello Techs. I have an Audi S4 Twin Turbo with a crank no start.Car was a theft recovery from body shop.Ignition lock was replaced do to damage.Car does not have immobilizer.Car cranks and backfires through exhaust and intake and sometimes seemingly will run f... Trouble codes: P0341 (cam sensor circuit), P0346 (cam sensor circuit)	View
	1990 BMW 735iL 3.5L Hazard Lights VIN: WBAGC42060 This BMW 735iL has a strange problem with the hazard lights. I can get the fault to occur by not locking the door with the key and then returning to the car and trying to start it. The hazard lights will start flashing and not turn off until I press down on th...	View
	1995 BMW 318i 1.8L ABS warning light on VIN: WBACA0Z030 It seems to be BMW week in our workshop! This 318i came in to our shop with the low pad indicator light and ABS lights on while driving. A quick test drive revealed that the ABS wasn't operating. I hooked up our Snap-on scan tool and pulled out a code 177-Fuse...	View
	1996 BMW 328i 2.8L conv. top VIN: WBWBK8320T car came in with the conv.top not working at all. We replace the conv. control module. Now you get in car, close door, step on brake, release top latch, push top up, windows go down, the rear deck lid will move in a very intermittent fashion, when the deck lid...	View
	1998 BMW 328i 2.8L outside temp. reading VIN: WBACD4326W Hi, BMW specialist, We need help on this unusualy problem. Customer States that the outside temperature reading is always the same summer or winter, reading -32dgs We checked Alldata, Mitchel manual & IATN fix data, found no help. As per Alldata we found the s...	View
	1989 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G4HP54C7K car will not start when it gets below 10 degress,cranks ok,acts like it is flooded,can hold to the floor and it will back fire sometimes,some times it act like it wants to start,have checked fuel pressure ok,montiored crank sensor ok,ect sensor ok,t.p.sensor o...	View
	1997 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L fuel gauge VIN: 1G4HP52K2V Well thanks in advance. I got this buick with the conplaint of fuel gauge not working properly.As soon as I started to test system gauge started to work. I guess my next door tech had already replace sending Unit and now is back again for same problem. Anyways...	View
	1998 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8L steering VIN: 1G4CU5218W Greetings Techs, This car has been to 2 other shops for the same problem. Now we have it. It has a growling noise with vibration when turning to the right. We test drove it in a parking lot and the noise/vibration is very easy to duplicate while making circle...	View
	1999 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L harsh engagement VIN: 1G4CW52K4X hello all. We have this park ave. with an intermittant harsh engagement when cold. worse in reverse. Tested line pressure and commanded pcs several times all the way through the chart and all is good most of the time. At one point I had over 155 psi for about...	View
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCEK19RXV Truck was brought to us with intermittent cel and lack of power, no passing gear, will not get [...] mph pulling trailer, customer siad will get to about 70 mph without trailer. Runs good at idle & under light acceleration. Under heavy load vehicle loses al... Trouble codes: P0131 (ho2s b1s1 volts low), P0135 (ho2s b2s1 volts low)	View
	1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L blend door motor blend door motor sticks in other positions now then starts working again for a short time. mechanism seems fine. suspect feed back potentiometer on blend door motor assembly has any one ran in to this before?	View
	1999 Chevrolet Express 2500 5.7L No Start The computer in this vehicle has been replaced 3 times. After about 3 weeks the vehicle stalls and will not restart. Upon inspection, the computer has erratic readings including fuel trim at -75% or lower, ect at 411 degrees, spark advance at 200+ degrees. I h...	View
	2000 Daewoo Leganza CDX 2.2L Radio VIN: KLAVA6920Y Submit a request to Daewoo Techs for the radio code for this vehicle do to an electrical interuption they were lost. Please reply to mailto:[...]	View
	1995 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L heat VIN: 1P4GH44R4S temp comes up to normal operating temp but blows cold when idling, tried everthing, but problem still persists. replace thermostat with dodge, replaced heater core, removed cold hod valve at hoses.	View
	1999 Dodge Durango SLT 5.2L front differintial VIN: 1B4HS28Y5X This is not my usual type of work so more or less looking for what to look for or is there a typical problem with these front diff. the gear lube is coming out of the vent tube which is very high near the neck of the radiator and the diff. is not over full dri...	View
	2000 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L belt VIN: 1B4GP7413Y This is my wifes'vehicle,purchased new.In wet weather the belt has come off at 2 different times when going through water.(small puddles)The belt was replaced & tensioner, though I never thought it was bad & the problem is still there.Another customer with a 2...	View
	1985 Ford E-350 Econoline 6.9L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FTKE3418F hi, folks. on a cold start, this vehicle starts, runs for about one second, then dies. long crank time (about 8 to 10 seconds) before restarting- then runs fine. this evening, i noticed a stream of air bubbles through a clear tube teed into the return port on ...	View
	1986 Ford F-150 XL 4.9L parasite VIN: 1FTDF15Y7G Hello Techs I have a mysterious draw on this truck. There is power on circuit 20 which begins at the igniton switch and powers the EEC relay, the ECM, ignition coil, and module. A sub circuit runs from circuit 20 to the radio noise capacitor. The mysterious...	View
	1993 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L No Start VIN: 2FTJW36M5P truck came into our shop for hard start cold yesterday. i checked glow plugs (ok) controler (working properly) checked for air in system and filter housing was full of air. i bled system and vehicle started fine. i checked the mechanical lift pump and volume a...	View
	1994 Ford Probe 2.5L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire ive had to put a new pcm in car opened up found one terminal smoked got new pcm plugged in smoked same terminal in computer. ive found i had a ground problem the grounds for the module were hot so i traced i found a couple of wires were getting cross shorted i...	View
	1995 Ford Escort LX 1.9L No Start VIN: 1FALP15J6S hi!i need a good ford guru here,this escort is very weird,it start sometimes and runs perfect,i shut off the engine and it doesn't start,shut the key off,restart and it runs,shut key off again it doesn't start and so on...i checked crank signal at ignition mod...	View
	1997 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L 2 piece oil pan Need ford experts.Went to take oil pan down.Its a 2 piece pan.Removed all bolts that alldata said.10 bolts on lower pan,2 in oil pump screen,8 on inside upper pan,23 on sides of upper pan,2 in back of upper pan.I can't force it off.Is it on dowel pins or is th...	View
	1997 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L windows-radio-steering VIN: 1FALP52U2V Hello all you Taurus experts out there: Had a customer come in today with a hard steering complaint. My boss and another tech. had a look at it and a test drive and found it had no power steering assist, so the pump was replaced. With the new pump installed i...	View
	2000 Ford Taurus SE 2-Valve 3.0L Cuts out VIN: 1FAFP5526Y Hi, This car acts like the rev limiter is cutting in at approximately 4000 rpm. Cold, hot, on the highway, or sitting in the shop. The 5 gas shows no fuel when this happens. The computer shows nothing abnormal in data stream that I can see. It also does not s...	View
	2001 Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty 7.3L Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FDXE45E01 this unit seems like it loses fuel pressure intermittently. that is what it feels like. driving up a hill the van will slow right down to 0 kmph and barely idle. if you let it idle for 30 seconds to a minute it will rev up a little bit and you can get about 10...	View
	1991 GMC Sonoma 4.3L blower motor fuse VIN: WW25F567TC keeps blowing fuse for blower motor, I read tsb on ash tray rubbing harness, not that amp draw on blower is only 8.5 amps seems ok with no noise. disconnected bloer switch and temp demand knob still blows fuse with out much rime or reason. where is the blend d...	View
	1993 GMC K3500 Sierra SLE 7.4L defroster door VIN: 1GTHK39N7P Hi Everyone, a piece of the heater fell out from under the dash on this truck. It is flat and about 3" long, it consists of 3 pieces with a spring in the center. The defroster door will no longer open to allow air onto the windshield. It looks like I will need...	View
	1996 GMC Safari SLE 4.3L Heater VIN: 1GKDM19WXT I have a customer that is a school crossing gaurd 10 blocks from her home. Last year she said the van just didn't heat up to good. I installed a thermostat and was OK until it got really cold(under about 10 degrees or colder). At that time she returned van to...	View
	1991 Honda Accord EX 2.2L No Start VIN: JHMCB7662M hello fellow techs, i have this honda here, it has intermittent no spark, ignition coil was repalced, had code 5 map sensor code. just before the vech dies, tach on the dash flutters up and down really fast and the it dies, check the crank sensor, value was 35...	View
	1993 Honda Civic LX 1.5L Warning lamps VIN: 1HGEG8651P Hi folks, Thanks for you help in advance. This Honda has the warning lamps on when the key is out at times, sometimes bright sometimes dim. At first I thought there was an ignition switch problem. It can be disconnected at the fuse box. lamps stayed on. Jiggli...	View
	1994 Honda Accord LX 2.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 1HGCD7233R Thanks for your time . This vehicle will stall and not restart for a few minutes . I have replaced the main relay with OEM parts . When this event takes place , it will lose spark and injector pulse . Sometimes it will only lose one or the other ( spark OK inj...	View
	1996 Honda Accord EX 2.2L torque convertor VIN: IHGCD7238T Vehicle came in for a shudder or wobble at 25mph when warm. Test drive confirmed this. Balanced/rotated tires, checked axles for play and out of round, all good. Shudder goes away with slight accel or barely touching brake pedal. Indications are torque convert...	View
	1996 Honda Civic HX 1.6L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1HGEJ7128T Car only acts up when cold and only for about one mile then runs fine. When starting out cold car surges bad, seems to be about 1800 to 2200 rpm. No codes present nor have codes ever been present. Fast idle seems normal. Fuel presure seem normal, however can n...	View
	1996 Honda Civic EX 1.6L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: EJ6674TH54 Hello all. Question is in regards to a 1996 civic non v tech. Vehicle came in with a code for catalyst efficiency. I was checking the heater circuit with a volt metre across the harness side of the connector and i never have 12 volts[key on engine off]. I have...	View
	1996 Honda Prelude Si 2.3L abs light VIN: JHMBB2250T ABS light on all data does not have a procedurto read codes on this model. the diagnostic connector is under the passenger sear with 6 way orange connector , which wires do what, and what are the codes definitions? any help. thanks	View
	1990 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2J4FY29E7L Hi Jeep Guys, What we have today is a vehicle that runs real bad. Comperssion, Voltage drops, Powers, Sensors, fuel pressure and pretty much everything I can think of test fine. As you know this is a Renix engine management system, which leaves no codes. My sy...	View
	2001 Kia Optima SE 2.4L flywheel VIN: KNAGD12651 Good morning Kia techs I have a question about the flywheel on the car, the clutch was making noise when clutch pedal was depressed sounded like a defective throw out bearing. When transaxle was removed discovered the pressure plate had been rubbing on the ho...	View
	1985 Lincoln Town Car 5.0L No Start VIN: 1LNBP96F4F Hi, This car cam in no start, and it has remained that way, we have looked at everything we can think of, Simu Tech'd and NO problems found. Replaced ECM with used unit I had (not same numbers) and the car will start and runs poorly, ordered a remanf computer...	View
	1986 Lincoln Mark VII 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: LNBP98M4GY I have a 1986 lincoln mark7 that is giving problems, it idles rough and will stall but it starts right back up,fuel pressure is good charging system is good have checked the grounding system and have replaced the map sensor tps sensor air charge sensor and hav...	View
	1999 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BJ2222X hi guys i don`t have any info for this mazda,the scanner is unable to give me more,i would like to know what to do with this codes Trouble codes: P1170 (p1512-), P1512	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBJF25H3X Since replacing the turbo and inner-cooler, the vehicle will set a check engine 'MIL' light. Reading the codes has revealed mostly EGR code P0400. By tracing through the system, and noting its simplicity, I found the EGR, which sits in something MB calls "alum... Trouble codes: P0243 (According to OBD11 this is turbo waste gate A), P0400 (egr)	View
	1999 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6L No Start VIN: 1N4AB41D5X hey guys need help this 99 nissan sentra dont start at one time we replaced the distributor and the car was out for two days came back same problem no start insatalled known good ecm and car started inatalled old ecm and car started for a couple of times thoug...	View
	1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L valvetrain VIN: 1GHDX03E3X Hello! I'm working on a 3400 engine for an external coolant leak @ the intake gasket. While diconnecting the rocker arms & push rods, I found the tips of the push rods were worn/scored, only @ the rocker arm end? lifter end is ok! Is there a commond problem wi...	View
	1995 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.4L Timing belt VIN: 1G2WJ52X9S The timing belt and tensioner were replaced as normal maintenance. After about a thousand miles the engine developed a loud over tensioned timing belt whine. On disassembly the belt was exceedingly tight and the bracket behind the tensioner was broken. The bel...	View
	1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.3L Cooling Systems VIN: 1G2NE15D1S This one overheats when loaded. No suspected combustion in coolant. Doesnt use antifreeze, will run hot but not overheat on cold days. Radiator stays ice cold, temp runs from 220 to red zone real fast as driven only. Has now had new radiator,water pump(afterma...	View
	1999 Pontiac Montana 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GMDU03E1X This vehicle came to the shop with 3 codes p0440,0453,0463,I was not at the shop and no problems were found. The vehicle came back in with the code p0440 evap emissinos problem. I have smoked test the entire system and i can not find a leak. I have tested the ... Trouble codes: P0440, P0453, P0463	View
	2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.4L Idle surging VIN: 1G2NF52EXY Scan codes to find old code PO171 in history, cleared codes and drove car till hot and only in park does the idle search from 450-1289rpm. Will continue doing this a long time then die, but starts right back up.The O2 B1 S1 varies with the surge 74-135mv. The ... Trouble codes: P0131 (O2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1)	View
	1996 Saab 900 S 2.3L intermediate shaft VIN: YS3DD58BXT Hello all - this car was towed to my shop a couple of days ago after losing drive on the road. We found that the passenger-side axle half-shaft had stripped its inner spline. On the passenger side on these things, there is an intermediate shaft from the gearbo...	View
	1996 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3G685XT7 She seems to encouter problem only in morning going up a hill she will feel engine miss or studder mil will light, then turn off. We swapped #4 injector with #3 to see if it the p0 code will follow, it did not. My freeze frame is as follows: Rpm 2762 Coolant 1... Trouble codes: P0304	View
	1999 Subaru Legacy Limited 30th Anniversary 2.5L Excessive Emissions VIN: 4S3BD6857X Hi folks, I'm a Ford tech and never even seen a Subaru before. This thing runs rich at idle and fails emissions test. No codes were stored, LFT at idle is about -9%, SFT at idle is about -10%, O2 sensor switches good (0.1 - 0.8V) The only glitch I see is the M...	View
	2000 Suzuki Vitara JX 2.0L No Start VIN: 2S3TD52VXY Hello I was hopeing that someone has any Sugestions. This Vitara came in as a no start. Checked for any codes found Unable to Establish Communication with ECM also no SES Light. Done test for Communication Error and and SES Light inop, found the ECM to be bad....	View
	1989 Toyota Corolla SR5 All Trac 1.6L Long-crank VIN: JT2AE96V1K Hi group Fuel pressure dropped almost to 0 psi after turning off engine for 5 minutes. I replaced the fuel regulator, which improved the long-crank complaint. If parked overnight, I still need to crank the engine a little bit to get it started. I notice tha...	View
	1998 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HP10V7W Greetings fellow techs,Looking for a little help with this toyota.I got car from another shop with engine light on and code 171 in ecm.Looking at my scan data I see my o2 sensor reading at a steady 670mv with no change holding rpms to 2500.My post o2 sensor is... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	1994 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0L door locks VIN: 3VWFA21H9R Hello! I wonder if somebody had similar problem. Customer stated, that air pump was working continouisly, so he disconnected it. I did find leaking air hose at one of the door hinge, connected the pump and central locking works fine, but one thing: after closi...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Cuts out VIN: 3VWSF29M2Y Customer brought car in for lack of power and no/low heat. Was driving car in very cold (-10 deg. F,yep, it's cold in Vermont right now!) The code shown indicates problems in the turbo boost circuit. Fuel filter was changed; leaking air at O-ring. Checked oper... Trouble codes: 17965	View
	1986 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3L No Start VIN: YV1FX8841G Customer states that when temps are cold this car cranks for a long long time. Sometimes battery will run low & require a jump start to start. We saw the symptoms once but not for long (started on 4th attempt). We did have time to find out 2 things: -the dash/...	View
	1998 Volvo S70 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LS5574W Hi all! I've got an volvo here setting a code for air injection failure (P0410). Checked system and found that ecm is not grounding the pump or the solenoid. Control valve and pump are working. Valve is seeping alittle when closed. I'm familiar with the proble... Trouble codes: P0410 (Secondary air injection malfunction)	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2001 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L Cuts out VIN: WA1YD54B33 I have to re-post with more info. I have already added to this post and can't add more. Look for my new post soon.	4
	1997 BMW 328i 2.8L coolant VIN: WBACD4325V received several responses from blown head gasket,lots of responses of a bad water pump.i did remove the water pump and the impellor was metal not plastic.eventually i got some help elswhere and found that topping it off with engine rpm at 2000 would get the j...	27
	1996 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1G6KD52Y2T Car has not returned for further service. Possibilities that were sent to me include bad grounds, and possibly the throttle body gasket being on backwards can make it seem like a vacuum leak and elevate the idle. If it ever comes back, will update this. Thanks... Trouble codes: P0507 (Idle Control System RPM too high).	10
	1986 Chevrolet Celebrity 2.8L No Start VIN: 1G1AW19W0G This car is finally fixed. Turned out to be the thermo switch for the cold start injector. Ed [...] were right on the money, most every one else was close talking about the injectors or CTS. A BIG Thank you to all who respond...	23
	1995 Chevrolet Beretta Z26 3.1L abs-rear brakes VIN: 1G1LW15M1S thank you james from manitoba and deke from ohio your thoughts helped me to remove the abs module . iwas going to replace abs pump and gears. when i pulled the lower cover off i saw the nut that holds the gear to the axel was loose .the main gear was not in me...	6
	1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G1JF5247T while waiting for replies I ran fuel pressure test pressure was at 30 psi 41-47 is spec. whle running pressure would drop to 15 then up to 30 so we removed pump. inside tank was debrie from pump motor we cleaned tank installed new fuel pump module $$$ all I ca...	4
	1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L Interior lights VIN: 1GNEK13R3W HI Guys, Well I got several replies that stated that the light control module was located where my Mitchel info said (underneath the center of the dash), but again, not there! One reply said that if equiped with keyless entry then the light module is combine...	11
	1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L lights VIN: 1GNDT13W3X the problem was the auto zone alt,we installed one from napa and the charging system worked fine,most said that they had trouble with auto zone alts,some said idle speed,some said check grounds,thanks for the help	14
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 6.0L engine VIN: 1GCHK23U11 Truck is currently sitting under 3 feet of snow in dealers back lot while fight continues. At this point dealer is refusing to cover any part of repair. Customer has contacted GM customer service and is waiting response.	10
	1987 Chrysler LeBaron 2.5L crank shaft VIN: 3C3CJ41K6H thank you foryour help i was able to pull the engine with out the trans engines in and working fine thanks god bless	30
	2002 Chrysler Voyager 2.4L blower resistor VIN: 1C4GJ15B32 this van is fixed and as most of thE replies said the prolem was the blower motor drawing to mucH amps so we installed a new motor and all is fine thanks butch	12
	1995 Dodge B2500 5.2L head gaskets VIN: 2B7HB21Y2S Thanks to all that took the time to reply to this fun vehicle,turned out to be a problem with cylnder head surface,the area where the head bolts came thru on combustion chamber side were approx .006 raised from apparent over tightening from factory,apparently ...	7
	1995 Dodge Neon 2.0L No Power VIN: 1LAE46SCTS Thanks to all five guys that sent a message back, sorry to say customer never came back to get it fixed. Finally got this new plastic box working so that I could catch up on stuff. Joseph from Dayton Ohio, Dennis from Florida both suggested trying an O2. Bob f... Trouble codes: 21 (Downstream O2 Shorted To VoltageEGR).	5
	1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L No Start VIN: 1B4GP44R8T Most replies said to check the flex plate. It was OK. We had a problem with color blindness. Last shop had tested coil and PCM by removing wires in the coil connector. We new this and had checked it with 3 different model year books and one van same year and m...	10
	1999 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L eng.running too cold VIN: 3B7KF26ZOX I received some goood replies stating bad PCM or programming, possible bad temp. sensor. Were are having some normal mid-western winter right now, and with this being a street dept. supervisor's truck&I work a different shift than him I can't get my hands on i...	4
	2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L govenor pressure VIN: 3B7HF1326Y thanks for all of the replies. most of you hit it right on the nose. replaced the tps and problem solved. thanks a lot.	15
	1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 5.0L head lights VIN: 2FABP79F5K The problem went away but Im clueless why they quit malfunctioning, Im hoping it does'nt act up again. I thank everyone for the suggestions.	6
	1992 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L AIR tube VIN: IFTEX15YXN Thanks for the eight replies I got.I was able to get the AIR tube from 'bbautoparts.com' in NY. $55.00 +$10. for shipping. It arrived yesterday. I am going to show the customer the replies that I received about the tube breaking, and that It would happen to an...	9
	1993 Ford Aerostar Eddie Bauer 4.0L rack VIN: 1FMDA31X0P Well it's about time...Fixed.Thanks to all that applied. Got 8 replies, that sugested ball joints, lines, etc. Should be noted that prior to the request, several things where tried.(a list is below) Scott from Illinois hit it out of the park. As it turns out, ...	8
	1995 Ford Probe GT 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1ZVLT22BOS it wasnt a cracked intake pipe, all the hoses were intact, the IAC was working perfect, and all gaskets were sealed well. I would like to note, the ford probe is a joint venture between ford and mazda, this is the Mazda KL 2.5 V6, not the Ford Duratec 2.5 th...	7
	1997 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L Low Power/No Boost VIN: 3FTHF26F8V i still don't believe it, but the ford people say it was a restricted cat conv. i have not had a chance to see, road test or anything else with the vehicle since the 'fix'. this truck was run without the exhaust system disconnected just ahead of the converter ...	13
	1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0L timing belt VIN: 1FAFP6631W Thanks to everyone who replied. Customer dinied any further work and is going to return to the rebuilder. There was 8 replies, all good advise, the torque converter looked OK band the thrust bearings were OK the last time I look at it so I don't suspect any ba...	8
	1994 Geo Prizm 1.6L brakes/abs VIN: 1Y1SK5365R well guys ,after replacing the speed sensors customer has stated no more problem with hard pedal thanks	3
	1991 GMC C7000 Topkick C7H042 6.0L Excessive Emissions, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: IGDJ7H1POM those of you that said reluctor were correct .installed lab scope checked signal for dist to ecm and what do you know ac sine wave present .replaced shaft and pick up assy.works good now. special thanks to kent [...]. after repairs retested with scope nice squar... Trouble codes: 33 (map sensor).	10
	1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5L Alternator VIN: 2HGED6350M First of all-thanks to the more than 20 replies to this post. I'ts good to know that I don't have to be smart an every car out there-I just need to remember to call in all of you experts! The Honda charging dillema-it turns-out this is a normal condition. Hond...	22
	1994 Honda Accord EX 2.2L No Start VIN: JHMCD5664R greetings all I'm pleased to say this one is done!! All replies were awesome!! This rig Had a shorted cam sensor giving me that lousy injector pulse, but the NO START after the tune was caused by something I will probably never see again. Pulled timing cover a...	27
	2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 2.0L Head Light VIN: KMHDN55D43 Hi everybody Sorry it took so long to get back to you with a response on this request this customer made several appointments and did not show up. As far as the fix for this vehicle Joshua [...] hit it right on with a updated bulb part #18647-55007L. My Hy...	16
	1995 Infiniti J30 3.0L Misfire VIN: JNKAY21D1S Sorry for not closing this vehicle out sooner. The customer did not want to change the knock sensor. I did several test that people suggested and they all checked out ok. Did flow test on the injectors, all within 1psi of each other. Cleaned throttle plates. C... Trouble codes: 34 (knock sensor circuit).	5
	1992 Lexus SC400 4.0L Hesitation VIN: JT8UZ30C0N Thanks for all the replies Turns out the timing belt was worn the marks were off about a tooth this caused the timming to advance hence the terible ping easily detectible with a timing light But since there is no adjustment I didnt check yes very stupid Trouble codes: 28 (Main O2 and Heater).	8
	1993 Lexus ES300 3.0L No Start VIN: JT8VK13T6P One of emails I have searched gave me a clue. I checked reference voltage at TPS with airflow meter disconnected. I had 5V. but the airflow meter's on, I have 0.56V. I opened the cover of the meter and found short inside. Replacing the airflow meter took care ...	8
	1999 Mazda Miata 10th Anniversary 1.8L Master Cyl VIN: JM1NB3538X Our opinion is the origional master cylindar failed and some how added an air block in the ABS unit. After Bench bleeding the second replacement master cyl and still a pedal loss we finally jumpered the abs motor a couple times to tests its fiunction and the p...	5
	1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E 4.2L door locks,alarm VIN: WDBEA34E0N Customer took car to dealer were they repaired a vaccum leak in trunk(sorry this is as detailed info I have received). Thanks to all that replied!	3
	2001 Other GM motorhome 8.1L No Start VIN: 5B4LP57G71 wire to ignition switch lost signal when cranking. igntion 12v was ther but not on crank gm has had problems with ignition switch .must repalce and repair wires	6
	1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.0L Fuel odor VIN: 2P4GP4430V All responses were considered and helped us locate the problem. The fuel rail had a small leak next to the support bracket near the hose conection. Thanks to all.	10
	1999 Plymouth Voyager 3.0L cylinder heads VIN: 2P4FP2534X thanks to all. after we got the heads off, the machine shop found the exhaust stud threaded areas has hairline cracks. no signs of overtightening of the studs, no overheating or warping. kind of an odd one, we replaced the heads. thanks again to iatn and all o...	7
	1995 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L anti theft system VIN: 1G2WJ52M0S 1st problem we discoverd was, that there was a short in ign switch. then after repairing that problem car would start and immediately shut down, no inj operation, ended up having to replace ign key, resistor pelet worn out	16
	1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, lacks power at times VIN: 1G2JB1245V Thanks to all that replied to my help request I checked out and followed through with all suggestions. In the end I was able to watch fuel pressure while ldling in the shop and It proved the fuel pump was cutting out. A follow up call to the customer 1 week af... Trouble codes: P0171, P1601.	6
	2000 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2JB124XY Test drove and was finally able to duplicate the condition and take a movie of it happening. While drive coolant sensor was at 198 deg. and started steadily dropping to -40. then started running a little rough until it came back up to normal temps. it also set... Trouble codes: P0420.	10
	1989 Saab 900 S 2.0L No Start VIN: YS3AS35D4K This is great! It is just like having a shop full of Saab technicians looking over my shoulders helping me getting the problem solved. Thank you all. For now, the car still runs. The real cause is not sure. After back probing/checking the crank sensor and EZK ...	15
	1999 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2L throw out brg VIN: JF1GF4851X thanks to iatn again. for all you techs out there that run into same problem, go to www.pdm-csrk.com for the picture of the kit that fixes this problem subaru says dosen't exist. even the local dealer begged for this info if i got it. i told them no problem, i...	4

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