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	1992 Acura Legend L 3.2L Oil Pan VIN: JH4KA7662N Not wanting to remove the pan on this monster hoping someone has a better solution to a way stripped out pan plug. We plan on drilling out the pan to a 16mm 1.5 plug but no one around has a tap that size. Snap on ordered one but it may be till end of Feb till ...	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
	1994 Audi 90 S 2.8L heater core VIN: WAUCJ88C6R No coolant flow through the heater core, clear hose has been sustituted for the heater core to make viewing of coolant flow possible. coolant will only flow through hose above 2500 RPM. there is NO FLOW at idle. engine does not over heat, thermostat and water ...	View
	1998 Audi A6 2.8L engine VIN: WAUED28DXW the wiring harnesses are different along with a few other minor components. i am wondering if it is possible to swap these two engines and some components without having any problems. it looks like i can swap the intakes with throttle body and a few sensors an...	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
	1988 BMW 735i 3.5L abs module VIN: WBAGB4317J Hi Guys Need your help, this BMW is long time customer, vehicle is well kept and I have done all of the services, vehicle had a front end collision (I was driving) brakes were applied very hard, after vehicle was repaired, when driving at parking lot speeds, p...	View
	1992 BMW 735i 3.4L battery VIN: YF123ABX12 Trying to help a body shop buddy fix a customers car. Battery will go dead overnight. If left longer than overnight will discharge battery to where it can't be recharged. Is 450 millamps unusually high for this car. Pulled all the fuses with the meter hooked u...	View
	1994 BMW 530i 3.0L rt tail lt and dash lights VIN: WBAHE2324A removed under hood fuse and relay box, found that some one has been toying around in there. repaired melted wires. still blows number 5 fuse. any insight greatly apreciated. 2 days and now all i have accomplished is a dead battery. after sitting over night. th...	View
	1994 BMW 740iL 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGD8327R good afternoon all,hope your day is better than mine.initially this did not appear to be a huge problem,but now its killing me.cust brought veh in,said that intermittently would run rough and had no power but now does it all the time,and undrivable.verified cu... Trouble codes: 65 (a/c comp. cut off relay), 203 (02 sensor control 2), 201 (02 sensor control), 12 (02 sensor 2), 13 (02 sensor 1)	View
	2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Tire pressure monitor VIN: 1G4ACW52K4 The "tire pressure low" message is displayed in the drivers info readout. I have checked the tire pressure and they are all the same, about 35 psi. After clearing the message several times it still sets "tire pressure low".It takes about 1 week to set.	View
	1994 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G6KY529RU came to idling always at 1200 rpm isc motor clicking code 55,set in pcm, went through chart found bad isc motor replaced, also cleaned bore while off for isc motor, cleared code, set override for tps idle re-learn, now idles 1700 rpm and will not slow down, co... Trouble codes: 55 (tps memory out of range), 80 (no tps learned value)	View
	1999 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L cluster, radio, seats, security, windows, etc VIN: 1G6KY5491X Please Help! If battery is disconnected then reconnected everything works fine for 1-3 days. When problem develops, many electrical acessories dont work. Pwr Windows, Security System, Pwr Seats, Radio, Dash (Cluster). The car will run and drive fine. ABS - Sec...	View
	1991 Chevrolet Lumina Euro 3.1L temp reading VIN: 2G1WN54T3M hi all. i have replaced the water pump, thermostat,temp sender and sensor,had the rad cleand and flushed the heater core and replaced the rad cap. i have even filled the system under presser and under a vacuum i am about 100% sure that ther is no air lock in t...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L heater core VIN: 2G1WNS2M3S car has come back with repeated heater core failures ran ground wire last time it will last 30 days	View
	1995 Chevrolet K1500 5.0L Clutch VIN: 2GCEK19H7S Vehicle came in for a new clutch, after clutch installation, hydraulic system had air, attempted to bleed using various methods including my phoenix injector to no avail. Replaced clutch master and slave still no luck. It has a very low spongy pedal. (pulled t...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Corsica 3.1L Stall, HARD START VIN: 1G1LD55M9S first timer looking for some help, car drove in with a hard start poor run complaint. after some testing & look at codes map reading was way low on the scanner. checked voltage at the ecm while appling vac. reading showed good on the vantage but not through sc...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2G1WX12X9T The customer complaint is that the idle is smooth but unable to find the proper RPM he will come to a stop the RPM's will stay at 1600 or 1400 then the next time it will be 1100-1200 after the stop it may go up or down in RPM slowlly, not like a rapid surge.Th...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L speedometer VIN: 1G1JC1241X Hello partners I have this problem with 99 cavalier, vehicle came with inoperative speedomer, no mil, no codes. After hooking-up scanner and road tested, found that scanner showed miles (speed sensor goog i supossed) and when turned ignition on ABS light did n...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L transfer case VIN: 1GCDL19W51 hello, please help, I have a "service awd" light on. my scan tool will not pull anything other than generic obd2 codes. Luckily I was able to borrow a tech two for 10 minutes and came up with a code c0310. I checked fuses, all are ok. looked at all connections...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GCHK23152 Hi Guys, This is a diesel 6.6 that has fuel in the oil. To me this sounds like a leaking fuel injector but the informaton that I have been able to find has been verry limited. I cant even find info on how to test the injectors. I have talked to other techs th...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L FUEL GUAGE COOLANT TEMP GUAGE no communication w VIN: 1GNEK13Z42 I have a 2002 4wd Tahoe police package. I am having problems w/the dash. I have fuel level guage inop, coolant temp guage inop, park neutral drive indicator inop, the message center is saying security, when the vehicle does not have theft deterent. I also have...	View
	1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 3B7HF13Z8V This truck will start to run poor and according to driver produce very poor fuel aconomy,5-7mpg, after about 50 miles of driving with a trailer in tow. we have not been able to reproduce the syptoms. The freeze frame data at timethe code was set, fuel ad 33% 4... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L Starting VIN: 1B4GP44G7W This is intermitant when you try to start it acts like the battery is almost dead.Some of the warning lights flicker and you can hear a rattling noise by the dash/ kick panel on the drivers side.After a few atemps it will start and be fine .Sounds like it migh...	View
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L noise/knock VIN: 3B7HCI3YXX Veichle has engine noise/knock at idle and just above idle in gear.noise transfers throught all drive belt componets,and oil pan. Each componet has been bypassed one at a time,with only change when water pump is bypassed.removal of waterpump reveiled no proble...	View
	2000 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L cam shaft VIN: 2B4GP45R6Y This vehicle came in on the hook no start. Diagnosed and found the cam shaft sheared in two pieces. Before replacing it, I am wondering why this happened. The motor is clean, regular oil change were carried out and it is not an abused vehicle nor driven hard. ...	View
	1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria S 5.0L Excessive Emissions, cold start VIN: 2FACP73FXM hello guy this car came in with 2 problems one is cold start problem, to get this car to run you have to hold down the accelerator half way for a minute or 2 then the car will run on its own. i check the iac motor and it`s in specs also check ect sensor and ac...	View
	1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMDU34X9T Greetings fellow techs. About 2 months ago this vehicle came in with a DTC PO304. Finding nothing obvious, I gave the vehicle a tune up. Cleared the code and sent my customer on there way. Today it returned with the same code. The customer claimed when the che... Trouble codes: P0304	View
	1997 Ford Windstar GL 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA5145V We are having a problem with this Winstar. It keeps setting a code P0302 after two drive cycles. It only seems to miss just off idle, a very light throttle. If I disconnect the EGR valve, the misfire goes away. We had replaced the TPS and the plugs and wires e... Trouble codes: P0302 (Misfire 2 Cyl)	View
	1997 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L No Start, blows the pcm fuse VIN: 1FTDX1722V every time i try to start the truck is burning the maxi 30amp fuse (fuse #24)which is located in the engine conpartment; i already change the relay but there no change. i tried to check for codes there is no cummunication between the scanner and the pcm.the f...	View
	1997 Ford E-350 Econoline 5.4L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1FBJS31L5V help. as best as i can describe it, this van has a stumble at cruising speeds, 40 mph and higher. this has been an underlying problem on it's last three visits. we've replaced spark plugs, throttle sensor, egr vac solenoid, and dpfe pressure on seperate occass...	View
	1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMZA5146W No complaint of runability at all. Mill light on. o2 sensors all seem active but bank 1 sensor 1 is consitantly below 400mv switches from 90 to 200MV although it does sometimes go rich. Modis trouble shooter mentions TSB 9823-10 which talks about the maf/baro ... Trouble codes: P1131, P0171	View
	1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot Coupe 2.0L Cooling Systems VIN: 3FAKP1130W the heater in this escort is just luke warm even after driving for long periods. the temp gauge shows cold and the radiator and heater hoses are just warm. the cooling fan is running, so i'm thinking impeller on water pump is free-wheeling and not moving coola...	View
	1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L MIL Lamp on, VIN: 1FMZU34E4X code po171 & po174 intermittent performed flow chart tests with no obvious defects Trouble codes: P0171, P0174	View
	1999 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Rack and pinion VIN: 1FALK58564 Vehicle came in with a power steering pump that was burned out. Replaced the pump and p/steering fluid was pushed out of the pump resviour when the vehicle was turned off. Replaced the rack and the two lines, pressure and return, and it still pumps out the flu...	View
	1999 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L transaxle VIN: 1FAFB52U4X This taurus has reverse when it's cold (temp.here today is below zero) after a short drive there is no reverse.I have checked line pressure and it will rise to over 220 psi (when warm) if reved in reverse.Checked in the pan and found no debris,all forward gear...	View
	2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L abs system VIN: 1FMZU73W93 Hi gang,i'm working on this '03 exploder,customer says going down their steep driveway when snow/ice there,that they go sideways. Even beyond 5-6mph,the ABS doesn't even try to activate. When going about 10mph it will activate,but i don't blame them for not at...	View
	1996 Geo Tracker 1.6L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2CNBJ1866T truck running well shut off left for a few hours when cust returned starts and idles but dies when trying to rev it up no back fireing but sounds like running on 1 cyl if you hold gas to floor spark ok,compression ok,fuel pressure on spec,injectors pulsing eve...	View
	1998 GMC K1500 Sierra SL 5.7L oil guage VIN: 1GCEK19R6W customer came in with oil pressure guage reading low at idle and every so often would come up and drop down. we replace switch and would work a little better but still affected. came back and replace switch, harness and relay still reading 0 at idle, as soon a...	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
	1998 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG2254W Hey all you Honda Techs, car came in about 1300 miles ago with a missfire on number 6 cylinder, dealer wanted to replace all the injectors, ignition checked ok. put sound scope on injector and it was cutting out, customer opted to replace number 6 injector onl...	View
	1998 Honda Odyssey LX 2.3L 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shift VIN: JHMRA3842W This Odyssey is slamming into all the upshifts. As it transitions from one gear to the next, the engine races for about a second and then it slams into the next gear. Downshifts are ok. It does it in all the ranges: D D3 D2. Having read about all the problems ...	View
	1997 Hyundai Accent GS 1.5L a/t final drive VIN: KMHVD34N8V starting from a dead stop, vehicle will shift 123 . as soon as it shifts into 3rd it immediatly downshifts into 1st and stays there until you start off from a dead stop again. all pressure tests and visual insp are good. no metal in pan. sure seems like a comp...	View
	1993 Infiniti G20 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: JNKCP01P4P Symptom-intermittent idle stall when placed in reverse or drive. cold/warm/hot. no ses light on. cannot check for codes as my mastertech does not have that connector. cleaned throttle body yesterday w/GM x66 & a toothbrush. remarkable improvement. never stalle...	View
	1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L fuel gauge VIN: 4S2CM58W6W car has a bad fuel pump and complete assm w/ sender is only thing availlabe.i am hoping this will cure problem but old sender tests good.	View
	1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas 3.6L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: SAJKY154XK Hello group This car has been giving us a fit. It came in with a burnt valve and missing. we took cylinder head off and sent out for valve job with guides and valves. Put it back together. The engine now will miss and cut out very bad starting at 2300 rpms in...	View
	1986 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L ignition system VIN: 2BCCVB149H reported no spark, none found at plugs. Continuity checked between all wires and connections between inductive pick up in distributer and the ignition module. No fault found, however on re-fitting spark found and engine ran without a problem. Veichle left over...	View
	1992 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L No Start VIN: 2J4FY29S0N Hey Techs, Working on a students vehicle that came in on the hook. No spark. The 8 volt supply voltage to the crk sensor,cam sensor and speed sensor gets pulled down to 1.5V when ever any of the sensors are plugged in. With no sensors plugged in we have a ful... Trouble codes: 27 (Inj control), 11 (No crank ref)	View
	1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1J4GZ58S9R 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee NOX Problem - Started out the jeep failed smog High NOX. The cat just rattled in it's Case. Replaced the Cat with an aftermarket, and it failed NOX at 15mph only 850ppm. Just barely failing. We put on a heavy duty Cat. and the Jeep faile...	View
	1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L interior lamps on VIN: 1J4GZ58S9V Hello: this vehicle came in with interior lamp on i thought it was the driver door cylinder key disarm switch.I check the system Using a DRB going into body controler under inputs& outputs no sign of a closed switch so i removed the courtesy lamp relay and lam...	View
	1999 Lexus LS400 4.0L all windows have tried known good drivers master switch & drivers door ecu. since replacement of door with new regulator & motor, windows will only work with key in drivers door. have tried pinning out drivers door ecu & master switch but unsure of proper voltages. i'm fa...	View
	1989 Mazda 323 1.6L no upshift when cold VIN: JM1BF232XK This car has the 3 speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Overdrive is the only thing "electronic" about the transmission. The first thing we did was to check the governor- removed and checked for binding and everything was nice and clean and moved smoot...	View
	1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S 2.7L Rear glass defoger VIN: 1160201205 Have looked for this problem for some time. I at this point suspect that there is a relay somewhere that controls the window but I don't have a component locater or a diagram for a vehicle this old. I have a full twelve volts at the switch for the rear defogge...	View
	1998 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MEFM66L7W rec'd from used car dealer. has been to other shops. fuel filter,all o2 sensors,coolant sensor,spark plugs and wires replaced. we have seen these codes on other tech help requests. does ford have a pattern failure problem that sets po171 and po174? we have a 2... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174	View
	1988 Mitsubishi Van LS 2.4L Poor Fuel Economy, high idle VIN: JA4FN54W7K Vehicle recently had a used engine put in it. For 6-8 months engine ran greatthen gas milage went down. Had an occassional spit or spudder. Then one day it acted like it wouldn't accelerate, real throaty sounding and rpm was stuck at about 3,000. Vehicle came ...	View
	1997 Mitsubishi Montero LS 3.5L cold shift VIN: JA4MR41R4V This suv won't shift cold, (won't shift out of 1st gear) After about 1/8 mile is shifts late and then is shifts ok, fine in summer and warm days, only when cold below 35 degrees. Trans does not slip or shift delay. under load its ok.	View
	1995 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1CA2104S Vehicle wil not start, cylinders all washed with fuel, checked fuel pressure, compression test, check injection pulse width... Found no driver from ecu to cylinder 1 and cylinder 6, for ignition coils. 12 v and ground good, no driver from ecu. Checked basics, ...	View
	1997 Nissan Quest GXE 3.0L No Start VIN: 4N2DN1116V this van was towed in on a hook, died while driving, found it has fuel, spark, compression, plugs saturated with fuel, we changed the plugs and the oil and still no start, oddly enough, quite by accident, we pulled the front 3 spark plugs to try to air out the...	View
	1998 Nissan PATROL SGL 3.0L Starting VIN: JN1TDSY61Z this vehicle is turbo diesel intercooler, electronic fuel inyection pump. the problem is that in in the morning and when hot after the car is off for about 15 minutes it will take too long to stard, and white-blue and balck smoke comes from the exhaust. the fi...	View
	1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 3.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G3WH52X4S Customer complains of xtreme high idle when first started (COLD).	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

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1996 Acura RL 3.5L MIL Lamp on, po401 egr code VIN: JH4KA9656T closing this one with a fix...car will go to an ACURA(sorry about the lexus typo)dealer,tommorow... as it turns out, the car has an emissions warranty extention to 14 years and 150,000 miles. dealer will bore egr passage with a special tool to increase egr flo... Trouble codes: P0401.	9
	2002 Cadillac Escalade 5.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GYEC63TO2 I want to thank all who replied. I thanked the ones who got it right individually. Some replys said to check the fuel rail for contamination. I did, and none found. One said to check the injector harness on that side. No problems found there either. Another on... Trouble codes: P0300.	8
	1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L engine VIN: 1G1JC5243T after reading replies I borrowed a tech 2 and verified lock cylinder was good I replaced the ipc and the car has been starting also the loss of power the car intermittently had is no longer there thanks to all that replied the information was very helpful Fr...	12
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCEK19RXV thanks to all that responded, especially those who pointed towards the fuel filter. sometimes we forget the basics and when a problem like the pressure bleed down is present we jump in to far. we replaced the fuel filter 7 the running problem has been correcte... Trouble codes: P0131 (ho2s b1s1 volts low), P0135 (ho2s b2s1 volts low).	10
	1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2CNBJ13CSX Unfortunately I came to no conclusions on this tracker. I contacted the Identifix Hotline. They ask me to check if I was getting a square wave out of the #7 pin on the DLC, I was not, so they told me to disconnect the ABS module and see if I had a square wave ...	4
	2003 Chevrolet impala 3.8L battery VIN: 2G1WH52K13 I had sixs replies to my help request. One said that maybe the car was parked on a hill causing the hood light to stay on. Another suggested that even though the on star was not connected the onstar could still be looking for it.I drove the car for ten days wi...	6
	1989 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1B7GG66X8K hello group,well this one turned out to be the used fuel pump.i replaced it again with a new pump and everything is back to operating properly.thanks for all the help.some of you asked (why a used fuel pump?)well sometimes as a tech and not the owner you don't...	6
	1993 Dodge B150 3.9L No Start VIN: 2B7GB11X1P The Van was eventually fixed. It took a long time because the customer used the vehicle for work. The ECM was the problem. Thanks to everyone who helped out with their great idea's. Some idea's were to heat the ECM with a heat gun when cold to see if it starte...	9
	1996 Dodge Intrepid 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3HD46F6T Well, we have a winner. It seems that with 'IATN' we all win! I sincerely thank everyone who took the time to help me with this problem. Several of you were on the right track. Jeff from Iowa, Adam from Illinois, Daniel from Florida, and John from Utah. Afte... Trouble codes: P0300, P0303, P0306.	13
	1999 Dodge Durango SLT 5.9L alternator VIN: 1B4HS28Z6X hi guys we found all the circuits ok . found alternator fuse burnt , replaced it everything works ok. as the replies said on start up alternator wont see 14 volts and will ground the field insted of modulating command.	10
	1988 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FABP58U4J Thanks to all the people that replied, the fix was a coil with intermittent output. Had enough power to fire plugs if not under compression. Sometimes you get to busy to think about the basics. IATN is great , thanks again.	18
	1993 Ford Aerostar 3.0L Engine VIN: IFMCA11U4P I finally have time to installed a new heater core on my own truck,now the heat is good. Thank you for the all replies.	35
	1995 Ford Escort LX 1.9L No Start VIN: 1FALP15J6S here's the situation now;i checked power and ground at ecm,everythings was ok so i plugged it back and the problem dissapeard,it start every times now.i am not a champ on the lab scope but i am sure crank signal was ok at icm but no signal comming at pip or id...	9
	1997 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L windows-radio-steering VIN: 1FALP52U2V Hi All: This one is out the door, actually by 9:30 this morning. It was the M.L.P.S. as 90 percent of the 25 responses I received had suggested. Having worked in the transmission repair industry for 14 years I was familiar with water intrusion problems on Ford...	30
	2000 Ford Focus SE 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP34PXY Well, my gut feeling of a vacuum leak was correct on this Focus, and I kind of trapped myself into not finding it. I was using the smoke machine and I had blocked off the PCV hose after disconnecting it from the PCV valve in the valve cover. The problem was, I... Trouble codes: P0171 (System lean).	19
	1997 GMC C3500 Sierra SL 7.4L lock -up convertor VIN: 1GTHC39J9V Truck has not returned, but continuing research reveals that this could be normal. Rumor has it there is a PCM reflash that holds convertor off until over 70mph for trailer towing. If anyone knows more about this, please let me know. Thanks for all the replies...	8
	2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GTHK24103 well I got this engine running. I didn't have any fuel pressure, so I used the chart engine cranks but won't run. There is a fuel test that you run on the injectors on each bank. The bank that is putting out the most fuel while cranking, is the problem child. ... Trouble codes: P1093 (Fuel Rail Pressure sensor circuit).	3
	1991 Honda Accord EX 2.2L No Start VIN: JHMCB7662M thanx to eveyone who helped it turend put to be th igniter like everyone said , i had a siganl into the ignitor and nothing coming out when looking on the scope. thanx once again	17
	1992 Honda Accord EX 2.2L limp mode VIN: 1HGCB767XN Thank you for all your resonses. The problem was solved by trying another trans control module. I know where they get the term, 'known good part'.	9
	1996 Honda Civic EX 1.6L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: EJ6674TH54 Firstly thanks to the many responses on this subject. Upon closer inspection of the catalyst[heat shield removed] I could see a huge cracke around and thru the upper oxygen sensor mounting boss. From this i would suspect an air leak which would drive the syste...	16
	1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L evaporator case VIN: 1J4FX58SXW Thanks for the numerous replies. Most recommended removing & cleaning the evaporator and case, which is what we did. After romoving the dash and HVAC unit, we disassembled and cleaned it thourouhly. Also replaced the foam insulator that directs water away from...	18
	2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L alternator VIN: KNDUP13142 thanks to all,3 replies. jeff from s.california said there was a tsb & updated alt.paul from virginia said to check label on alt for the letters p&d no letters found---maybe differert system? andre from ontario answered my question on a flow chart. replaced up...	5
	1999 Land Rover Discovery Series II 4.0L engine VIN: SALTY1243X had a too lean mixture code for each bank. could not find anything wrong. replaced the air mass sensor and this rectified the problem.	9
	1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 6.3L No Start VIN: 1000122200 Many thanks to all of you that replied to my post. A few of the replies wrongly thought this car had CIS injection as in later models. Special credit to Steve from Florida, David from Northern California and Toby from North Carolina. Not only were you spot o...	13
	1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBJF20FXT Thanks to all who replied. We replaced the glowplug relay, removed the complete intake manifold and crossover-pipe. Yes, engine was almost completely clogged with carbon, mainly the one cylinder that also blows the crankcase vent in. We cleaned and lubed all t... Trouble codes: P0200 (injector circuit malfunction), P1615 (unkown), P0380 (glowplug heater circuit).	7
	1990 Nissan Stanza GXE 2.4L clutch VIN: JN1FU21PXL most respondants were very accurate with their diagnosis. the aftermarket clutch piston rod was 3/8 inch longer than the 'oe' clutch master thus causing the clutch pressure to be applied even when the pedal was up. there was a build up in pressure which caused...	14
	2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS 3.5L Check Vehical light & PCS lights on VIN: 1G3WX52H31 Hi All. I want to thank those who replyed. One said that I could not reset the body computer with my Snap-on Modis, but that was not the case here, SOME will, some will not, Snap on Blaco division is working to bring out a updated scanner for the Modis, it s...	3
	1996 Saab 9000 Aero 2.3L Heating VIN: YS3CH65R5T I have advised the client of the suggestions and have not had the vehicle back in for inspection and/or service. The general thought, and thanks to so many who took the time to reply, was that the heater core is defective. Certainly makes sense to me, I ha...	10
	1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L No Start VIN: YS3DF58N6W We suspected crank sensor with not a clean wave on lab scope, replaced cranks sensor from saab, customer reported did not start the next morning. We recomended he bring to saab which he did. Found out this norning saab dealer installed crank sensor and his no ...	4
	1993 Subaru Impreza 1.8L No Start VIN: JF16F2445P Thanks to all 8 techs who replied to the 'no hot restart' on this Impreza. There sure are lots of quirky failures on Subarus'and JOHN FROM CONNECTICUT NAILED IT with the bogus coolant temp sensor readings. The Temp Sensor signal to the ECU was erroneously re...	8
	1993 Subaru Legacy LSi 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, running lean VIN: 4S4BJ65C5P Fixed, thankyou all. Code 35 was the solenoid=bad 3 M ohms, good=40 ohms. Trouble codes: 35 (purge canister control solenoid).	7
	1989 Toyota Corolla SR5 All Trac 1.6L Long-crank VIN: JT2AE96V1K I was told that no Asian cars power fuel pumps with the ignition on, only at crank and running as most of you suggested. I tend to agree with that theory. So, I guess that's the way it supposed to be. I don't attempt to fix things that aren't broken. The custo...	14
	1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L instrument cluster and power window VIN: JT2BG22K3V Thanks to all that replied,the problem was wiring in the trunk which goes to the gauges was shorting out because of insulation that had rubbed through.After repairing the wires it worked fine.	6
	1998 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L No Start VIN: 2T1BR12E0W Thanks to everybody who offered me assistance, all were good responses. The problem was that the crank sensor exciter ring installed was not the one that came off the vehicle, was mixed up with left over part from an engine replacement job. Talk about feeling ...	8
	1999 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF22KX9 dealer replaced injectors under extended warranty and all seems ok Trouble codes: P0171.	10
	1999 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 3VWBC21C2X good morning: we have finally fixed this car. it was a two fold problem. first the ignition coil was leaking, but only some times, and it showed up when we sprayed it with a mist of water. we had previously replaced the air flow meter, but that didn't help i...	6

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