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	1996 Audi A6 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUHA84A3T This vehicle has no drivability concerns other than the mil light, and the two related codes. the temperatire sensor reads approxamately 40 degrees too low( real temperature is 85 degrees c and the datastream shows 50 degrees) fuel trims are as follows: bank 1... Trouble codes: P0170 (Fuel trim error bank 1), P0173 (Fuel trim error bank 2)	View
	1998 Audi A4 2.8L radio VIN: WAUED68D4W Need help with radio R & I , can not get wood trim loose I do not wan't to pry to hard ( burlwood is expensive ) the bottom pops out but the top stays in, could not find hidden screws and does not seem to lift up like Mercedes or others Thanks Brian	View
	1999 Audi A4 1.8L Valves VIN: WAUBB28D3X This audi came in with a no start problem. Found timing belt stripped at 57000 miles. Pulled head and found all valves bent. Replaced all valves, lifters, timing belt, gaskets, tensioner. We also waited the time necc for the lifters to bleed down. After 30 min...	View
	1988 BMW 325iX 2.5L No Start VIN: WBAAB9304J hey fellow techs im stumped.this car was running great customer went in for about 2hrs came out no start.check basics fuel, spark, timing marks,inj pulse, crank sensor, and swap computers.still no start also check compression 130-`135 on all.possable any pin o...	View
	1990 BMW 735i 3.5L Heater control VIN: WBAGB3319L The heater does not operate properly i.e. does not blow warm when coolant comes up to temp. Situation: Start vehicle on cold day with defrosters and/or heater on and 20 min. later, cabin temp still freezing cold. I can, however, get the thing to blow warm by t...	View
	1992 BMW 735iL 3.5L motor VIN: WBAGC4311N Greetings To All, We are fighting an overheating problem with this car which has been a cotinuing problem. Car came in with a blown head gasket on # 6 cylinder. Head was sent to machine shop for recoditioning and testing, passed pressure test. Reinstalled hea...	View
	1995 BMW 318i 1.8L intermittent no shift VIN: 4USCC8320S Vehicle was brought in with complaint of no shift. Would go in reverse & low. We raised car up to check fluid level(no dipstick), found leak at cooler line fitting, repaired leak, topped off fluid & trans worked perfectly. 2 weeks later customer calls with sam...	View
	1995 BMW 530i 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAHE2324S Hello there fellow BMW tech's I have 530I with 3.0l I like to know any diagnosis pros. for code 210 . I'm runing smog test on this it won't pass as you see the O2 sensors not sending ve-voltage is flat .45v . I can't finde any info in Alldata so please I need ... Trouble codes: 210 (can-bus connector sys.)	View
	1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4USCH7324V Research through both On Demand and All Data seems vague at best. And I can't find a generic OBD2 connector anywhere. The code 80 for an appearently overactive air pump is the only information I have. Any help appreciated. Trouble codes: 80 (ASC signal active too long)	View
	1999 BMW 323i 2.5L Surge, MIL Lamp on, no throttle response VIN: WBAAM3333X This little car has an intermittant loss of throttle response and won't go over 40-50 mph when it acts up. It then turns on the EML light and the ASC+T warning indicator. The ABS code will not clear but also seemed to have no symptoms at all. It set the code 1... Trouble codes: 148 (ABS CAN no engine speed signal), 100 (DME control unit self test), 169 (DME Engine throttle flap)	View
	2001 BMW M5 5.0L No Start VIN: AHNDG4MAYH Hi there all BMW techs, I have a problem with this car it came for a change of rear engine seal, we pull out the transmission, we did the job but hen we try to start the car it didn't star I got codes with BAUM scanner I got 130 code o2 sensor mixed up but the... Trouble codes: 130 (02 sensors mixed)	View
	1989 Buick Regal Custom 3.1L No Start, Stall, Misfire VIN: 2G4WB14T8K car will run ok for about a week then it will die and stop sign after towed in will always restart under hard accelation about 4500 rpm will act like car has a rev limiter car has after market coil pack all three	View
	1992 Buick Regal Custom 3.8L battery VIN: 2G4WB54L8N I have this BUCK REGAL and the problem is the battery keeps going dead over night, it happens twice a month, real intermittent. New battery, alternator output is 14.35V, PARASITIC load .013mA after 30 seconds. With amp meter hooked up I have tried pushing swit...	View
	2000 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L No Start, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1G4HR54K6Y Hello Techs, This vehicle has int. cranks n/s after sitting over night. When trying to start engine, popping back through intake occurs, engine has loud detination/pinging noise and bucks alot. Vehicle has good spark, inj. pulse and compression. When trying...	View
	2001 Buick Regal LS 3.8L Steering Noise VIN: 2G4WB55K71 Popping sound in steering column when turning left or right at slow speed. It happens also when turning into a elevated driveway. Replaced the steering coupler, problem noise persists.	View
	1986 Chevrolet K20 Scottsdale 5.7L Hesitation VIN: 1GCEK24MXG Evening Gentlemen, I have this vehicle that is working me pretty hard.I replaced the oe engine with the chevy crate ZZ4 -355 hp Engine with a new carb(850 Q-jet 1910 edelbrock) Camaro exhauxt manifolds off a 93 vintage LT-1 engine and Dual 2 .5 exhaust pipes t...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV 3.1L cooling system VIN: 1GNDU06D5P Hi folks, got a weird one here. The problem is on cold startup. if you jump in the van cold and start driving the temp will start to climb and head right up to overheat status within about 2 or 3 miles. You can watch the temp gauge and the scanner and they bot...	View
	1993 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban Silverado 7.4L transmitter VIN: 1GNGC26N9P Howdy there, This Sub has the dealer installed security system it is a Delco VSS-300. The transmitter got flaky then quit. The dealer says the transmitters are discontinued. Is there a source for these and how do you program them? Thanky, Thanky, Thanky, Paul	View
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13W1S Hi Everyone: I have not been doing diveability for sometime and my guy is out of town. So thanks for any help. The check engine light is on and I can not retreive codes. Have tried jump wire with no success scaner locked in employees tool box. Can you blame hi...	View
	1995 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban 7.4L in the front end as I can't be sure it is in the VIN: 1GNGK26N9S during test drive noise has changes to a growling noise an accel and deccel, for just a moment and then stops. transfercase was removed and disassembled, no problems noted, front axle was disassembled again and rechecked. replaced axle and spider gears an spac...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDM19W0V Have always had the same code,since vehicle first arrived. Previously, on scan tool data stream, misfire counts would show up for all cylinders, all at a varying rate. Now, data stream indicates misfire on cyl.#3, but will not set po301 code. Checked compressi... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1998 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Valve lifters VIN: 1GCEK19R3W Greetings all: Got this truck in because of lifter clatter on cold starts it only clatters for about 2-3 seconds on cold start up and then won't make a sound the rest of the day till it sits overnight. When I started on this I noticed that the coolant bottle ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L no go VIN: 1GCGC24U11 the first problem is we don't have these cars here so don't tell me to take it to a GM dealer as they don't have the software in the tech 2, no parts, no one to ask, all I have to work with is a fleet of simular trucks and snapon scanner with the American catr...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHC24601 under accel @3500 rpm & up bad misfire heard through intake, this truck has been heavily loaded (11000#)from the start but recently started this miss,scanner confirms #3 misfiring,will sometimes set random misfire w/#1,5 slight miss count but #3 bad miss count... Trouble codes: 303 (misfire 3), 300 (random misfire)	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 6.0L Oil Leak VIN: 1GCHK23U51 Help, Guess it's my time in the barrel. Truck came in with a large oil leak. Oil appears to be coming from the Oil pan area, it is dripping from a very most rear long pan bolt near the oil filter. Appears to be coming from the oil pan gasket area. Oil cooler l...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 6.0L gauges,drl system VIN: 1GAHG39U83 This van has a problem with the instruments going to 0 or to the key off position against the left side of each gauge when the van is started and the DRL light circuit turns on. They will not start working again even if the headlights are turned on. The radio ...	View
	1992 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L pump motor or electrical VIN: 1C4GH54R7N just wanted to get some advice from someone with ABS expertise. Any test tips or common problems, fixes. I'd like to make sure I actually have a bad pump motor before I spend an arm and a leg for a new one. Thanks in advance!	View
	1994 Chrysler Concorde 3.3L tach & speedometer VIN: 2C3HL56T3R This vehicle belongs to my son so I get to do repairs (even though my specialty is transmission). Problem is intermittent, when driving, instrument panel goes dead including speedometer, tach, feul gauge, temp guage, gearshift lever status lights, and trans de...	View
	1996 Chrysler LHS 3.5L engine VIN: 2C3HC56F9T Car came in running rough. Check engine light on. Code P0305 #5 cyclinder missfire detected. Replace all plugs and wires. Car ran fine for 1 hour and started to run rough again. Check engine light on again.#5 cyclinder missfire detected. Replace #5 injector. C...	View
	1999 Daewoo Nubira SX 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KLAJA52Z6X I have this Daewoo with a complaint of MIL on. I can only test generic obdII with my Modis. I get code 0342 for the CMP sensor signal low. I cleared the code and it returns within seconds. I tried using Mitchell On_Demand but there is not much info. My questio... Trouble codes: 0342 (CMP signal low)	View
	1992 Dodge Stealth 3.0L No Start VIN: JB3XD44S5N this vehicle has a real intermittent problem. it cranks but, will not start up. we have the fuel pressure gauge, spark tester, and inj. noid light all attached. Verified complaint. We found that the vehicle, when not starting, would not have injector pulse but...	View
	1995 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.5L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1B3HD56F1S hello, i have been looking at this vehicle for the past couple of days. the customer states "stalls or won't start, seems like it's flooded, and when it does start it will miss, or run on 4 cylinders" i cannot get the car to act up. i've been told from one of ... Trouble codes: 41 (alternator circuit), 51 (o2 fuel to air system lean), 51 (o2 fuel to air system lean), 32 (egr system 2)	View
	1993 Ford F-150 XL 5.8L Stall VIN: 1FTEX14HXP vehicle stalls when put in reverse or manual low.	View
	1994 Ford E-250 Econoline 5.8L ccd hick-up VIN: 1FDHE24HA2 Primarily when hot at idle the spout/pip "hick-up" and one or two firing events are missed or way out of sequence!It will happen cold or at cruise just more common at hot idle in gear. This has been on going for over a month. The original problem was a bad mis...	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 F-150 Lariat 4.6L heater core VIN: 2FTDX17WXV hello believe i have an electrolysis problem with vehicle. i replaced heater core 1 month ago and had has failed again. the core had been replaced by another shop approximately 1 to 1.5 years ago. at the time of our shop replacing the core we decided to add th...	View
	1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1ZVLT22B4V mil lights and stays on after a few days of codes being cleared. followed alldata's test of related componets e.g. boost sensor wiring, hose routing, solenoids ect. cannot find or duplicate problem so resorting to playing the odds of checking most common failu... Trouble codes: P1195	View
	1997 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1FMDU34XXV Hi techs, I have this fien car in that is giving me grief. A week ago it came in for running poorly and a check engine light on. The code was for coolant temp low. Checked and replaced the thermostat and cleaned the MAF sensor. The patrol oficer and myself too...	View
	1998 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L Misfire VIN: 1FMY422X9W vehicle driven in with what appeared to be an ignition miss. ran comp. scan, and found code p0304. cleared codes and checked ignition sys. replaced weak plug wires. ignition coil checks ok. ran fuel pressure check, ok. check injectors. did ohm check only, all ... Trouble codes: P0304	View
	2001 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FTRX17W21 I got this truck in a little over two weeks ago with a CEL on and customer stated that it bucks and stalls. I retrieved the code and found a p1309 code. A new one to me I checked on "all data" to find out its an eratic ignition system fault and to check for tw... Trouble codes: P0320, P1309	View
	1991 Honda Accord EX 2.2L no fire VIN: JHMCD5652R Hi all, shes getting fuel, just no fire. Replaced igniter thinking that was a sure fix. NO. I will double check tomorrow for the right way to test that. Im thinking CPS? Any other ideas on the ignition circuit that gives spark? If you havent seen this symptom ...	View
	1996 Honda Odyssey EX 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: JHMRA187OT re-occuring mil code po171 checked for vacuum leaks ?? found none, orginal o2 sensors still in place, due to cost oem want to be sure at this point, cleared same code 2 weeks ago returned snap on scanner trouble shooter indicated could be caused by faulty gaso... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	1999 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HKRL1862X evap system tested with smoke machine with trace dye-passed, previously replaced vent solenoid and bypass solenoid. condition occurs when cruising at 65mph code sets. Trouble codes: P1457	View
	1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Lighting Exterior and Dash Illumination VIN: 4S2CK58W2W Hello Gang! First time user here. When emergency flashers on KOEO flashers work, shift indicator flashing as well as dash illumination lights. Emergency flashers off R/Turn signal on, same symptoms, plus all external lighting flashing, except head lights. U...	View
	2002 Isuzu F FRR 7.8L Stall, Loss of Power VIN: LAST8-1770 Problem is intermittent. Vehicle came in a month ago for lack of power - fuel filters very dirty. Replaced filters, came back now for loss of power & check engine light on. Had code 0158 - twv driving system error. Front three cyls dead - ohm checked injectors... Trouble codes: 0158 (TWV Driving System Error B Short Circuited)	View
	1990 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L heater hose VIN: SAJFY174LC the customer has broght this car in with the heater hose burning out every couple of months the hose runs along side the egr tube and I was wondering if any jag techs have had any problem with this. my idear is that the egr system is couseing some kind of prob...	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L 3 - od shift VIN: 1J4GW48S6Y Am wondering if any one else has seen this condition.	View
	1993 Lexus LS400 4.0L Intermittent power steering VIN: JT8UF11E9P This car came in with loss of power steering. customer said reservoir had run low a couple of times, but was ok when fluid was added, but now adding fluid didn't help. I did an estimate to replace pump & rack(leaking) & when I went to move car power steering w...	View
	1995 Lexus GS300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8JS47E9S I’m looking for the OBD II test connector for this car. It came in with the MIL light on. According to my Shop key manual this car should have an OBD II connector under the dash, but I could not find it. I was able to retrieve the codes by flashing the codes o... Trouble codes: 28 (O2 sensor)	View
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 300TE 3.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: WDBED90EXM I havenot worked on CIS-E much and the info from alldata is laid out in the mysterious benz fashion( if you know what the problem is the book will tell you how to fix it). The car cranks endlessly when it is (very) cold, when it cathes is is very lazy to throt...	View
	1998 Mercedes-Benz A160 1.6L Power steering VIN: WDB1680332 This vehicl has elector/hydrlic power steering. It is not workink at the moment but is intermenant. I have checked power to the pump. It has a main battery feed witch is ok . There is also a small wire the has power to it with the engine running. The pump stil...	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 2.3L noise VIN: WDBHA24G6Y attention mercedes techs, ok here we go, has anyone ever encountered a supercharger engaged while idling after fist start for a short period of time (30 sec) cold (first start only) no dtc stored or performance problems detected. also is there any way to check...	View
	1996 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L Headlights VIN: IMELM50U3T Hello All This 96 Sable's headlights are on at all times. With the headlight switch and multi function switch removed they are still on. None of the headlight functions work and pulling the fuses wont shut them off. This car does not have a twilight sential a...	View
	1999 Mercury Villager Estate 3.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4M2XV11T6X has humm from air cleaner, o2s1 reads lean,verified at light green at pcm. acts like it has a vacumn leak.from cold start watching short term fuel trim it starts counting neg until it reaches -25% long term -10.0 even though o2 is reading lean.just a little bi... Trouble codes: P00, 300 (random cyl misfire)	View
	1969 MG mgc 3.0L cyl wear VIN: 12B1309000 dinosaur techs: we are rebuilding an old m.g. and it looks like we will have to go to an oversze piston. have any of you experienced a soft block syndrome with these cars in so much that once the block has been bored and the surface hardness breached, the new ...	View
	1996 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Stall VIN: 4A3AJ56GXT I am haveing a problem with this 96 mitsubishi. It got towed in last week. The complaint was that it kept stalling out while coming to a stop. It always would start right back up. My first point of attack was to check for codes, none found. So i cleaned the th...	View
	1995 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L None >> MIL Lamp on VIN: JNICA21D1S Vehicle came in with MIL lamp on after driving in deep snow. NO drivability issues with car. Checked grounds & connectors for affected components. Starting with the lowest code, I tested the Knock Sensor (component test via Alldata V7.60). It says to check con... Trouble codes: P0325 (Excessive / minimum voltage at knock sensor), P1335 (Crank Sensor), P0600 (Incorrect voltage from auto trans)	View
	1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1L Cooling Systems VIN: 1G3WH55MOR Engine oil in over flow bottle no water in oil. I know this has been decussed before but I could not find a fix I suspect the intake gasket but I can't figure how the oil is being put into the radiator with no pressure passages in the head this is clean oil an...	View
	1985 Other European Testarossa 5.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: ZFFSA17A8F Car failed emmissions once before, High HC. Found bad plug wires. All ok now on scope. Goes for retest now fails on CO. Double check found O2S on right bank not responding. Going to replace both O2S, but wondering how to check basic set up. Car has two indepen...	View
	1998 Plymouth Breeze 2.0L Entire cooling system VIN: 1P3EJ46C1W This vehicle came in with overheating complaint. Cooling system level found very low, but pressure test shows no leakage. Customer states temp gauge pegged one time! Also found oil level 2.5qts low. Found leakage from rear main seal and front crank seal. Crank...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1990 Acura Legend LS 2.7L High Beam & Check Engine Light VIN: JH4KA4673L Customer declined further diagnosis we recomended to R&R inst.cluster thanks for your replys	5
	2000 Audi A6 2.7L oil leak VIN: WAUED2B41Y what a wild goose chase! The owner had spilled oil on the left side and it must have found a pocket to reside in. After cleaning it again I blew compressed air around and more oil came out! Then I really cleaned it with brake clean and compressed air until not...	4
	1988 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L rear drive axle VIN: 2GCDK14H5T This thing turned into a nightmare. The only thing that I used out of the axle that was sent to me was the carrier, spider gears, and the ring and pinion. All of the bearings in the unit that I was sent were hammered. Replaced side bearings pinion bearings and...	20
	1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1FP22P3R I did get vfery many replies to this one. turns out the a/c clutch cycling switch would short out at times causing the 5 volt signal to go away. Heater must be removed to replace switch asit is mounted to evaporator. Trouble codes: 22 (throttle position sensor or circuit low), 34 (map sensor or circuit low).	3
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GCHK23152 Thanks for all the help. After talking to a lot of GM tecs we found that this is quite common. It seems that the injectors start to leak from the top and this allowes fuel into the valve cover that then drains into the oil pan. Gm fix is to only replace the le...	7
	2001 Chevrolet Workhorse 6.5L Engine VIN: 5B4KP42Y21 Thank you all for the replies, 10 in all. After contacting Workhorse they decided to send me a pump. They also made an appointment with a dealer which performs Workhorse warranty work. The truck went there, and has been running since. It kind of saddens me to ...	10
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L No Start VIN: 2GCEK19T12 Rusty from Michigan sent me a reply that sent me straight to the root cause of my problem. Ignition switch was not suppling power in the crank position only in run. All of Alldata testing was done in the run position over looking cranking. Rusty's help sent me...	3
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L compressor clutch bearing VIN: 1GNDT13S82 I have had several replys that ALL GM clutch bearings are the same, From the old A6, R4 up to current models. A call to F/M bearing tech service verified that the 5809-VAW will fit, soooo... I tackled the job... and got burned. When I finally got the compres...	11
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L power windows and locks VIN: 1GNDS13S52 I did not actualy get to fix this one, as I did need a tech 2 to work on this vehicles power window system. I am not sure what needs to be programed into the door modules after replacement, but a tech 2 is needed to do them. maybe in 2 or three years my genisy...	4
	1991 Dodge Caravan LE 3.0L inner c.v.joint Thanks for all the input. Most advised me to replace and adjust the mounts .This would work but I'd only be compensating for a bad reman axle. The third axle installed had a 1 inch longer outer shell on the inner joint. I suspect this was the original style.	34
	1998 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Instrument cluster VIN: 3B6MF3662W This pick up was fixed with a new PCM. The functions of a body computer are carried out by the central timer module. The ctm will not comunicate with my scanner(snap-on) as the scanner does not support this. I am disappointed with my scanner. The ctm has nothi...	3
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L No Start VIN: 3B7HC13Y7X Well this one wasn't easy by any means. Thanks to all for your responses, some were really helpfull. I replaced the crank sensor as was suggested by a few of you and there was no change in symptoms. I then removed the injector harness for inspection. the harne...	14
	2001 Dodge Intrepid SE 2.7L Oil Light on VIN: 2B3HD46RX1 Thanks to all who suggested the TSB for the oil pressure sending unit harness. I have fixed this problem on a 1998, but colud not find the same TSB for this model. Thanks Again.	13
	1987 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L blows oil VIN: 1FTEF14Y9J Hi, I shortened up the PCV pos side by eliminating the long tube to air box. I installed a aftermarket Breather element which has at this time, seemed to cure the problem, I still need to install a vavle cover gasket which is where I think the oil comes form, ...	10
	1989 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1FTDF15Y2K I have worked with this truck and have had others check and recheck behind me. I have given up.	23
	1991 Ford Escort 1.9L CV shaft Hello everyone, and thank you for all the input. We had taken a close look at the motor and transmission mount only to find them in good working order. The delay in my response was because I had the rebuilder take a close look at the break. The interesting thi...	9
	1992 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L No Start VIN: 1FMDU32X5N Thanks to all that helped,we had a 92 [...] explorer 4.0 2wd that was towed in we discoverd that it had no fuel pressure we tested for power at fuel pump harness no power jumped fuel pump relay and the fuel pump worked discovered eec maxi 30 was blown installed...	8
	1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, HARD START VIN: 1FALP6536T thanks for the great advice. it was a slam dunk. we removed transmission and the flywheel was indeed broken. after replacement the vehicle runs better than customer thought possible.	8
	1997 Ford Windstar GL 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA5145V Thanks to all who replied. It seems we are the only shop in the western hemisphere that had not run across this problem before. We recieved 32 replies and all but one said to look for clogged EGR ports. We removed the plenum and observed exactly what was sugge... Trouble codes: P0302 (Misfire 2 Cyl).	33
	1997 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FALP54N9V I would like to thank everyone that helped with this fix. I checkek all vaccum line and connection to system, had to take half the car apart to get to them. the final fix was air hose under air filter had worked it's way of. cleared code and sent customer on r... Trouble codes: P0411.	4
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FTWX32F6X Thank you to everyone who replied to my request. Sorry it took so long to reply but I was waiting on the injector R&R tools. All said it was the injectors and you were right. We removed #1 and #5 and had them rebuilt since the dealer wanted $305.00 for each an...	8
	1998 GMC C1500 Sierra SL 5.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTEC14MXW Hi Everyone, Thanks to everybody who sent relies. I called the customer up to arrange a time to re-check the system and she told me the light had not come back on since I last worked on it. The only thing I did before giving the vehicle back was clear the code... Trouble codes: P0404 (EGR System).	6
	1999 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L transfer case Thanks for the 4 replies I received. I haven't got the vehicle back yet to check it out more. The customer missed his appointment and never called back. Thanks again	5
	1994 Honda Accord LX 2.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 1HGCD7233R The general consensus was the distributor . The crowd was right this time . I got some very helpfull replies that , due to the inavailability of the wiring diagram , I was unable to use . I never did find out which device in the distributor was failing ( there...	18
	2000 Honda Passport EX 3.2L ABS module VIN: 4S6CK58W2Y Most of the replies I recieved stated that the abs module is in fact the problem. The part was ordered, but the car hasn`t shown up. It turns out the vehicle has been wrecked. I`m not sure when, if ever, I will see this vehicle again. If I do get it back, and ...	7
	1988 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L engine VIN: JCMR7848JT Hi everyone. Well the responses were all over the board from bad engine to a normal problem. A couple of you recomended a vacume line kit. I found one at the dealer that is made to address this problem. Part numbers are [...] from Jeep. Installed...	21
	1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L interior lamps on VIN: 1J4GZ58S9V Hello : Thanks to all who replied.Very good ideas. It was a bad junction block shorted.	8
	1991 Lexus LS400 4.0L Misfire VIN: JT8UF11EOM well guess this one will never be fixed. I had the ecm checked, plug wires replaced, injectors removed and cleaned, intake was cleaned, compreeion was great, most of the sensors were either borrowed from another car just like this one or purchased and installe...	7
	1985 Lincoln Town Car 5.0L No Start VIN: 1LNBP96F4F Strangest timing chain Ive seen in 30 years, but thats what it was, thanks to all that helped	11
	1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 4.2L Blower motor VIN: WDBGA43G3X Rob from NY is the winner!! He had another customer who washed his car daily at an automatic car wash which had the same problem; charcoal filter getting wet and blower fan not working. My customer also said he washes he car daily during the winter months at t...	10
	1999 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBHA24G3X Unfortunately this one got taken away from us and hasn't returned. We received some really good tips on what to check on this system. Austin from California sent us a nice check list on the system which should be useful for someone else with this same problem.... Trouble codes: P0410 (Secondary Air Injection).	7
	1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall VIN: WDBHA33EXX Well everyone pointed to the mass air and they where right pluged one in and BINGO- fixed! Still have not `figgered `out why info in alldata and michel say ground wire should have power. Thanks to Steve [...],Wrench for hire, R...	8
	1991 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5.0L accumulator VIN: 1MEPM62T6M I have received 4 replies. 2 replies helped me with suggestions to relace the abs system with conventional brakes by getting a system from a bone yard making sure to replace the porportioning valve.*** 1 reply was from a rebuilder (Tim [...]).techsupport@p...	4
	1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1MELM6531W As suspected the cam timing was WAY off!!! We (MOVED) the cams (Loosened cam gears and rotated cams)re-installed the belt and the Mystake was purring - For now anyway. Thanks for the help!!! iATN -- AWESOME Thanks Ed Trouble codes: P1383 (VCT Overretarted).	3
	1998 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MEFM66L7W thanks to all that responded. the mystique did have a leaky intake gasket and after repair and long test drive mil's did not reset. we will have the windstar back in about a week and will finish it. Trouble codes: P0171, P0174.	19
	1988 Mitsubishi Van LS 2.4L Poor Fuel Economy, high idle VIN: JA4FN54W7K Well this one turned out to be what everybody thought it was. After checking everything out the computer was replaced with a rebuilt one and it runs like it should. I can't say how nice it is to know that this group is here to lend a hand. Thanks for the advic...	4
	1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3.0L no spark Many Many Thanks to all the replies and the information i was sent. ECU was the problem fully repaired and running perfect. Cheers and thanks again to all that sent info. DJ	14
	1987 Nissan Sentra SE 1.6L Running Rich VIN: JN1PB24S9H Thanks for all the replies. Further testing didn't turn up any problems, but I did get this vehicle running properly. NEVER trust used parts!!! I installed a bad injector onto the vehicle causing the same symptom as the original problem, although my MAF signal...	12
	1998 Nissan Patrol 2800CC edc VIN: JN1TDSY61Z Good day and thanks William,Romain and Binda for mention and message.The problem was in timing belt.One was stretched and it was enough to cause delay actual start fuel delivery and poor start engine ability.Carlos(Panama)try my way to resolve your case with P...	3
	1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L valvetrain VIN: 1GHDX03E3X thanks for the replies! Appears that the sludge buildup in oil system (pushrods ect.)was the cause of lack of oil to the rocker arms!	7

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