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	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
	1978 BMW 733i 3.2L performance i have this 1979(9 of 1978)bmw 733i, i have a factory manual on the vehicle however it only gives instructions for setting the ignition timing with a bmw test scope. does any one know an easy way to set the ignition timing on this car? any information will be ...	View
	1998 BMW 528i 2.8L battery goes dead VIN: WBADD6322W Help Bmw Techs!We are repairing this for a local dealership. They put a new battery in and it goes dead overnight. Found a 6.7 volt draw. Found unplugging Fuse F102 in the rear maxi fuse block and the mainpower wire on the fused side of the 200 amp fuse takes ...	View
	1987 Buick LeSabre 3.8L Unknown VIN: 1G3HN5433H This is a strange one. Belongs to a cab company. Customer has a walkie talkie type two way radio. The radio is not connected to the car. When you key the mike the car cuts off. As long as you are within 3 feet of the car it will cut off when you key the mike. ...	View
	1993 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1G6CD53B5P Hi, This car came in with a high nox failure. The egr tubes under the throttle body were stopped up, the timing was set at 25* btdc. Now these items are working fine, i can see the egr opening when the engine is loaded in gear. Looking at scan data,it doesn't ...	View
	1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe 4.3L oil consumption VIN: 1GNDT13W1R after replacing injector,gaskets,plugs,vehicle ran fine for one day. customer brought vehicle back complaining of smoke from exhaust,and vehicle using 2qts of oil in 200 miles. we found plugs oil fouled,pulled plenum back off and found valley filled with oil. ...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: IGNDT13W1T we have replaced all four o2 sensors and the catalytic converter and the lite keeps coming back on , the o2s seem to be working perfectly .	View
	1999 Chevrolet K3500 7.4L Misfire, CODES VIN: 1GCHK33J0X CUSTOMER CAME IN COMPLAINING OF AN INTERMITTENT HEAVY MISS AND BACK FIRE THROUGH INTAKE.MORE PREVELENT AFTER EXTENDED HIGH WAY DRIVING. COULD NOT CONFIRM COMPLAINT ON TEST DRIVE. CHECKED CODES AND GOT PO339 INT CKP SENSOR PROBLEM AND PO341 CMP SENSOR CIRCUIT O... Trouble codes: P0339, P0341	View
	2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Surge, Low power VIN: 1GCDM19W11 This van will intermittantly lose power, surge and detonate as if the fuel pump was going bad. Fuel pressure stays steady at approximately 64 psi when the condition occurs. A few weeks ago, the van got new plugs (AC), wires, cap, rotor, PCV valve, fuel filter,...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L compressor clutch bearing VIN: 1GNDT13S82 This Trailblazer has a noisy compressor clutch bearing. NAPA lists a bearing for this unit, but to be sure it fit, I called GM for a part number to cross-referance, and was told the compressor is non-serviceable. Has anyone serviced this compressor with an a...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L power windows and locks VIN: 1GNDS13S52 the power windows do not work at the front right and left, the rear windows do work from there own switchs, but not from the main switch. power locks do not lock or unlock from the two front switches, nore with the remote. I did notice that the rear door loc...	View
	1999 Daewoo Leganza SE 2.2L windows,turn signals,horn, and interior/exterior l VIN: 1J4FJ68S53 This one is a weird one customer was comlaining of a problem w/ her power windows, horn, and parking light when she would turn on her lights. She also mentioned that if she didn't use her keyless entry it wouldn't act up. So we attemted to duplicate her prob...	View
	1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1B7FL23X9N when truck sits for more than 3 hrs in temp. below 40 initial start up, idles rough, hesitates @ backfires on acceleration until engine temp warms up a few degrees,scanner shows scattered values on sensors then all sensors perform normly when warmed up, no cod...	View
	1997 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Electronic VIN: 1C3EJ46X9V The vehicle was driven to my shop after another shop tried to solve the problem. Problem: Intermittent no shifting to higher gears. I had noticed that when the speedometer is not working, it does not shift. This only happens once every seven or eight startups....	View
	1998 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L power steering VIN: 2B3HD46R1W customer complains of no power assist at all. power steering unit is not leaking anywhere. we replaced pump with aftermarket unit and flushed system. that pump was defective for sure. had no pressure. install another after market unit and flushed again and veh...	View
	1998 Dodge Ram 2500 8.0L ABS Light VIN: 1B7KC23WWJ Good Morning, Vehicle: 98 Dodge RAM 2500 V-10 VIN [...] ABS This has a 4WAL system We think this is a Kelsey-Hayes 325 system. Problem: ABS Amber Light on and Brake system RED Light on. When we attempt to hook up the scanner (Snap-on 2500)to ...	View
	1999 Dodge Durango 5.2L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1B4HS28YOX in va we do a 2 speed emission test at 15 and 25 mph this one failed at 25mph so we had (by the dealer) the pcm software updated per the tsb for asm test failure. it failed again so the dealer replaced the cat under warrenty. it failed again. we decarboned the...	View
	2000 Dodge Caravan 3.3L shift solenoid VIN: 2B4GP25R1Y transm. shift solenoid leaking-replaced solenoid and gasket. Customer called says it is still leaking off and on. Have seen the same problem on 2000 and newer 4 speed vans. Don't know where to go from here.	View
	2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 3.9L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B7HB11X61 Hi guys I have missfires on cyl #3&#4 about twice as many misses on cyl 4 performed a complete tune up with new wires no changein missfires engine only seem to miss at an idle or at least it is A lot worse at idle. remove intake to check for vacumn leak nothin... Trouble codes: P0303, P0304	View
	2001 Dodge Intrepid SE 2.7L Oil Light on VIN: 2B3HD46RX1 Have a intermident oil pressure light have acceptable oil pressure, but replace sending unit bacause of an oil leak and thought problem may be associated. Any help appreciated.	View
	1992 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L No Start VIN: 1FMDU32X5N hello,vehicle towed in for no start, found no fuel pressure checked fuses and found blown eec 30amp fuse replaced fuse which blew immediately when ignition is turned on, we jumped fuel pump relay and fuel pump is ok. wondering if there is a common place where ...	View
	1995 Ford Contour LX 2.5L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Misfire, lack of power VIN: 3FALP66L3S have done compression test and exhaust back pressure. also fuel volume at pressure. fouls plugs if allowed to idle cold. minor exhaust leak cold(manifold to pipe) that goes away at closed loop. hesitation much worse cold. runs very poorly to approx 3krpm then ... Trouble codes: 332 (koer egr syscomplaint remains with valve blocked off), 551 (imrc complaint the same with valves locked open or closed)	View
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L heat from vents VIN: 2FMDA5147T No heat/low heat from vents,temp. gauge normal, replaced thermostat, flushed system, (front/rear heaters), re-sealed timing cover,replaced water pump to no avail. removed air mix door motor checked normal. help	View
	1997 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L fuel gage / dte VIN: 1FALP5219V Hi, Please help if possible. This car has an erratic fuel gage and "distance to empty" readings. I have replaced the flex fuel module with a new one and another probably good one and it acts the same. I have replaced the fuel gage also. I can ohm the fuel send...	View
	1999 Ford Windstar 3.8L Check Engine We have replaced oxygen sensors, checked fuel pressure, replaced fuel filter, but code PO171 and PO174, lean bank 1 and bank 2 keep reoccurring after 2-3 days.	View
	1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU34E6X I have this explorer in here, it originally came in with code po171(system lean, bank 1). Could not find anything that looked bad, but put a new front o2 sensor in it. It came back a couple of weeks later with the light back on and the customer complained of a...	View
	2001 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Power Steering VIN: 1FMPU16L71 This vehicle has too much assist at all times.This system has the "Electronic Variable Oriface". No suspension codes were found, each time it is 26-test passed.Fluid level is full and clean. The Vehicle speed sensor seems to be working fine, speedo works, tran...	View
	1978 GMC c10 5.0L Mechanical VIN: TCL448B501 I have a 78' model C10 truck that weights approx. 4500lbs. with a 383 motor that has 520 hp without NOS plus another 150 with NOS, with compression 11.3:1 and competition Cam 300AR, Victor Junior intake manifold and for the last five years It has been burning ...	View
	1991 Honda Accord LX 2.2L No Start VIN: 1HGCB7656M This Accord will not start when engine tempature is under approx. 60 degree. It will start with an assist from a propane bottle. The car came in with fresh Denso plugs, Bosch wires and a new fuel filter, all installed in an attempt to cure the no start. It doe...	View
	1998 Honda Accord LX 2.3L Surge VIN: 1HGCG5541W Hey Guys I am going crazy with this Honda with a bad idle surge. I just replaced the sparkplugs with NGK and cleaned the throttle body and ran a motorvac injection cleaning and replaced the timing and balance shaft belts with Gates belts. It was not doing this...	View
	2000 Honda Accord EX 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG1657Y Hi,iatn members.I have this Honda with P1491 code.I have checked in fix database,this problem should be under warranty(under 80,ooo miles). I've printed out the code and gave it to the customer to take it to Honda dealers in Houston.The customer went to 2 Hond... Trouble codes: P1492 (egr valve insufficient lift detected)	View
	1989 Isuzu Trooper S 2.8L battery VIN: JACCH58RK8 We have had this 1989 Trooper in the shop several times. The battery, charging system and starting system have been checked each time. After three days or so of no use the battery is dead. There is a .3amp draw on the battery which goes away when we pull the #...	View
	2001 Kia Rio 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNADC12331 freeze frame shows fuel trim st.-10.2%,and lt.at -20.3%.freeze frame set at 43mph.no vacume leaks found.i tested maf with my vantage and passed. Trouble codes: P0101, P0171	View
	1992 Lexus LS400 4.0L power steering VIN: JT8UF11E1N Hello Techs, This vehicle is making a very loud buzzing noise at the pwr steering pump. It seems to be coming from the air control valve and I have replaced this once with what I believe is a good used one. I still have the noise. The noise is worst when the ...	View
	1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L Surge VIN: WDBJF20F6V Greetings Mercedes experts. This diesel surges badly on freeway at light throttle, OK under load. Feels like turning the ig key on and off,or like the pressure regulating flap vacuum unit is choking the engine. Unplugged the valve and car runs OK, but sets a C...	View
	1997 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L wipers VIN: 2MELM74WXV Original complaint was wipers inop in delay mode and did not park. They would stop wherever they were when turned off. Called Identifix, tested park switches per their instructions, one park switch open. Replaced motor with NAPA reman unit. System worked prope...	View
	1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1MELM6531W This Mystake came in on the hook... No Power - SES light on - Customer Stated he "JUST" had the timing belt replaced at a local dealer and "EVER SINCE" it just has'nt ran right!!!The car ran with no power...none it would not move under its own power. We scanne... Trouble codes: P1383 (VCT Overretarted)	View
	1997 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1CA21D5V hi folks i been working on this car for a few days was sent to me by another shop no history on this car car will not start backfires through the intake it sounds like timing is really advanced, this is coil on plug i checked all grounds tested for spark at ea...	View
	2002 Nissan Altima 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4AL11D62 Any of you Nissan techs familiar with this? Car came in with the MIL illuminated, had a code P0420 (catalyst efficiency) stored. Looks like they look for too much oxygen sensor variation on the post cat O2 sensor. Watched O2 sensors on a scope on a road test, ... Trouble codes: P0420	View
	1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3.3L Drive Belt VIN: 2G3AJ51N8K Hello Group, I need a swift kick in the brain on this one. The accessory belt is squealing; it's coming from the crank pulley, so one of the accessories is obviously locking up. More tension doesn't help, so the tensioner is adequate. I chaulk marked the crank...	View
	1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1G3WH14T1P Hesitation, very brief but strong, at initial accel. Long and short fuel trims, too low. 100 long and decreasing short trim at idle. Short trim will work down to 100, car will surge and short trim is back at 128 but working it's way down to 100 (30 seconds) fo...	View
	1999 Subaru Legacy Limited 30th Anniversary 2.5L engine VIN: 4S3BG6857X car came in with defective headgasket, performed repair & now engine is extremely loud when cold. It sounds like valves are out of adjustment. rechecked valve adjustment & is within spec.,removed timing belt covers & noise appears to be coming from center of e...	View
	1993 Toyota Supra 3.0L 3200rpm max when hot Calling all Toyota techs, what i have here is a Toyota Crown(had to list as a Supra as Crown is not listed as a choice and the running gear is very similar). This car came from another shop with the complaint that it would not rev over 3200 rpm when hot, does ...	View
	1997 Toyota 4Runner 2.7L auto diff. disconnect (A.D.D.) VIN: JT3HM84R9V customer states they can only shift out of 4wd by turning ign. on and off. confirmed complaint. a distinctive clunk (select motor ?)can be heard when vehicle shifts out of 4wd. in conjunction w 4wd ind light going out and relay clicking. once the car is drivin...	View
	1999 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner 3.4L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4TASN92N8X Vehicle came in with bad hesitation and CE light on. Will only pick up RPM when accellerating slowly, falls on it's face with hard accelleration. Code PO171 lean system was retreived. Thought it was a no brainer, clogged fuel filter. We replaced a partially re... Trouble codes: P0171 (System too lean bank 1)	View
	1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L lacks power hello to all, this is one for all the V.W. guru's. this veh came in today customer says "it won't fall out of a tree" after driving i am inclined to agree with him. scanned for codes (none) monitored as much data as available on obd2 side of ecm (all seems ok)...	View
	2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L No Start VIN: 3VWSP29M65 original problem won't start after accident due to glow plug relay not being activated.(vio/wht pin 1 at relay/ pin 42 at ecm not being grounded) After verifing using BAUM CS2000 the enging perameters-enging temp etc. the problem was diagnosed to the ecm. a us...	View
	1997 Volvo 850 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: YV1LS5546V This vehicle is clearly running rich. It will not enter closedloop. Black smoke is rolling out of the tailpipe. If you review the related repair data you will see that an new O2 sensor brought the vehicle into closed loop. I neglected to check the O2 sensor ... Trouble codes: 212 (o2 sensor 1 bank 1)	View

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	1992 Audi S4 2.2L electric cooling fan system VIN: WAUHP54A1N Thanks for the replies. We finally found the afterrun relay that was the cause of the problem. For future note, it is in the right kickpanel part number 447 965 581A. Unfortuately there is such limited information from the manufactures on older cars and no int...	3
	1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4L tcc VIN: 2G1WX12X1S Well, the trans shop says it's fixed. It will be back today, and we will testdrive it again. But, I believe it's done. They took our core and pulled it apart. They figured out that the one they were giving us had a different valve body with different boost pre...	6
	1997 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L oil pressure VIN: 1GNDX06E2V After much deliberating as to whether the customer wanted to try and change the oil pump (I wasn't going to guarantee that the problem would be fixed). The customer after talking to GM techs he knew, decided to go ahead and replace the pump. To say it is hard ...	10
	1994 Dodge Dakota 5.2L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1B7GL23YXR Vehicle was fixed (sort of) with a combination of repairs. Carbon treatment helped but did not fix. New Cat brought readings to 1ppm below cut point at 15mph and vehicle passed smog. Vehicle nox emissions are still high at 15mph and low at 25 mph. I am not sat...	3
	2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Van 5.2L Stall VIN: 2B4JB25Y1Y Whether this is fixed or not is hard to tell. Suggestions were ground and power, shorted VSS signal, and fuel pump. I put over 250 miles on this vehicle over a week and half, and I never had the vehicle miss a lick. This vehicle ran as good as I have seen a do...	4
	1991 Eagle Talon TSi 2.0L alternator output VIN: 4E3CT64U9M I put a jumper cable between the b+ and alternator power terminals. Ground is ok, with the extra wire the battery sees 14.2 volts. Ran a big ol' wire through the engine compartment and solved the problem. Thanks to everyone who messaged.	12
	1977 Ford F-250 7.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: X25JK00288 Thanks to all-the vehicle runs great. The problem was the valve seat problem described earlier-the valves would still seal at cranking speeds but running speeds the springs wouldn't close the valves all the way. The machine shop made sure the installed heights...	24
	1986 Ford F-150 XL 4.9L parasite VIN: 1FTDF15Y7G Thanks for all the help, most responses mentioned the EEC relay. After sitting overnight in the shop the problem never happened again. However the EEC relay that was on it had been superceded five times so a new one was installed. So far the problem is fixed. ...	11
	1989 Ford Ranger Custom 2.9L No Start, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire Thanks to everyone for the help. and was the computer ground.. cut it out and replaced it..had checked it a few times and was good and clean.. but still removed and replaced and 30 miles and 2 + hours or running in shop and no more troubles..thanks Clint	11
	1997 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L Hesitation VIN: 1FMCU24X5V thanks for all the insightful help requests!! the vehicle turned out to have insufficient fuel volume but the problem was so intermittent because the only way to recreate the fault without a 4 wheel dyno was to drive with a descent load and at least 2500 rpm a...	13
	1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot Coupe 2.0L Cooling Systems VIN: 3FAKP1130W thanks to duane,(neb.) ed,(colo.) steven,(ontario). i knew the contour had w/p problems but i was'nt sure about escorts. the plastic impeller cracks at the shaft and will turn, but not real fast, higher rpm will move coolant so you feel a little warmth. also t...	16
	1998 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG2254W Thanks for the input guys, most said check connection real close,other said possible valve or carbon problem, I dont think its that because when I had sound scope on injector it was cutting out, good ideas, I back probed wire, I did not pierce wire, I also per...	4
	1998 Honda Accord LX 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1HGCG5548W I have not finished this vehicle yet. I can let you know many things I have learned. I did a static compression test in which all cyls were at 160 psi. I did a running comp test as suggested which yielded 70 psi per cyl. I did a cyl leakdown test which told me...	7
	1999 Hyundai Accent L 1.5L over charging VIN: KMHVD14N7X thanks to all who replied.installed factory reman unit is working fine,car made it to vermont and back no problem.i hade replaced the battery 1 month prior and retested again and ck out fine.the charging voltage on the bad unit was 14.49 and on the oe it was 1...	12
	1993 Infiniti Q45 4.5L timing chain set up VIN: JNKNG01D9R the Vehicle fix was done solely for the people that are involved in iATN. Throught the net I was able to get the service manual procedure so everything pretty much was straight forward. I would also recomend for all you people out there to get the services fro...	2
	1991 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Excessive Emissions VIN: SAJTWDW4MP First I would like to thank Ken, and Rob for their help. Without their help I couldn't have fixed this car. Rob e-mailed me a response on Friday that nailed it. He had the identical problem. It turned out to be the throttle switch.It acts as an enrichment de...	9
	1991 Lexus LS400 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8UF11E3M I had many good suggestions,after blowing out every electrical connector with the same problem,I then left the car sitting for about 7 days hoping evaporation would get rid of the rest of the water,no luck. I ordered a wiring harness from lexus which was reaso... Trouble codes: 24 (intake air temp sensor open).	10
	1996 Mazda Protege DX 1.5L No Start Two problems were found. The new plug wires were to short, weren't long enough to reach the plugs in the wells. Solution was to get wires from mazda. The new egr valve was pluged with metal. Cleaned this out. Car runs good now.	9
	1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 3.0L door locks VIN: JA3XC57B1N recieved seven responces to this one and was suprised to find all of them were the same. it seems mitsubishi has a real problem with the drivers side door lock actuator. i wish i could say we fixed this one but the customer declined repairs. these cars have a ...	7
	1994 Oldsmobile 88 Royale LS 3.8L crankshaft VIN: 1G3HY52L9R Obviously this engine had high mileage and the intake was leaking coolant on the outside, but if it was leaking internally we don't know. I can't tell you if there was coolant in the oil before hand and we did'nt do an oil analysis. So then we can surmise that...	14
	1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3L No Start VIN: 1G3NLSSD9S Thanks to everyone that replied. Most of you thought ground or wire problems. We have very cold temps. So car would not start in mornings. First we cleaned grounds, we did find some really corroded grounds near battery. Following morning no start. Battery seem...	8
	2000 Pontiac Montana 3.4L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1GMDU23E6Y Thank you to all who took some of their valuble time to help us. This one appears to be fixed. After finding the main connector at the PCM not fully seated, we went back to the basics and reinspected the IAC. We removed the IAC, plugged it in and actuated it w... Trouble codes: P0300, P0410, P0506, P0507.	9
	1997 Saab 900 S 2.3L headgasket VIN: Y53DD35B0V The specifications reference for the torque 60nm,80nm then 90 degrees torque angle. thanks A. [...], with your help the saab is back on the road and fixed, for now. i didnt have anyhand init, some day i'll get over the fear and start ...	3
	1999 Saab 9-5 3.0L Cooling Systems VIN: YSEF48Z2X3 Thanks to Dave [...] for the correct responce to this problem. The hoses on the back of the engine were incorrectly connected, connected the hoses as in the diagram provided by Justin...problem solved. Not sure how or when t...	5
	1999 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2L Hesitation VIN: JF1GF4850X Well Sry guys, I didn't recieve any more usefull info reguarding this timing ECU problem. I only ran across the one Fix article for a different Subaru but I couldn't get any one to comfirm that it would fix our car even though the symtoms were identicle. The...	5
	1990 Toyota Camry DLX 2.0L No Start VIN: 4T1SV21E9L Our Toyota is repaired and we got excellent replies from fifteen iATN menbers to make it happen. They overwhelming said the coil was at fault, that under compression the spark was to weak. We had checked for and found what we thought was a strong spark, so we ...	15
	1996 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BG12K6T Hello to All Techs. I would like to thanks to all techs. to helping me solve the problem on this vehicle, it was the EGR valve Stick open, sometime it close on idle, it's only open when the vehicle coming from accellerate to decelerate, it was a good expirence... Trouble codes: 300 (Random Multiple Cylinder Misfire Deteced), 301 (Cylinder 1 Misfire), 302 ([...] Misfire), 171 (Lean System).	10
	1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L speedometer, odometer, power windows VIN: JT2BG22K3V the problem came out to be a short in the trunk wiring. most of you guys are right. fix the short and everything is well. thank you again and more power to you guys.	9
	1999 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L No Start VIN: 2T1BR12E1X First I would like to thank everone for the help. Fixing electrical problems can be tough enough with the vehicle in front of you, helping someone repair a vehicle site unseen can be more challenging. So once again thanks for all the help. Especilly Andrew [...]...	17
	2000 Toyota Echo 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDBTT235Y hello everybody just got back from holidays and came back to good news. The engine light has not illuminated since we took air sensor and cleaned it. Customer appreciated it. Thanks to all that responded your help was greatly appreciated. Trouble codes: P0172.	10
	2001 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L lubrication VIN: 1NXBR12E61 The consensus for repair for excessive oil use was to re-ring & also to replace valve stem seals. Some said proper bore prep/honeing for best ring seating is critical. Also a few techs replied the warranty [...]/60k miles would cover this at the local deale...	21
	1991 Volkswagen Jetta Carat 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WVWRA21G7M No luck on this yet I am still beating my head In this one. Replaced cap, rotor, wires, ign coil, used ECU, used MAF, new coolant temp sensor still does the same thing. But while disconnecting and connecting coolant temp sensor wire, car starts running fine. I...	9
	1999 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Cuts out VIN: 3VWSF29M3X As many respondents suggested, we replaced the relay marked 109 in the fuse box and this has taken care of the 'dies while driving' complaint. The customer is still having problems with long cranking times on warm starts, however. If I find the source of this ...	12

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