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	1999 Acura TL 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 19UUA5649X Hi everyone, this is another acura kicking my but. The only thing wrong with it is the idle is fluctuating. While in park or neutral the idle will fluctuate from about a 1000rpm to a little over 2000rpm. In drive the idle stays too high a just over 1100rpm. No...	View
	1993 Audi 90 S 2.8L No Start, Cuts out VIN: WAUBJ58C5P hello fellow techs. Need help with this Audi. Picked it up with no start. The car had been sitting for two years. A used engine was installed. The customer requested to change all fluids, filters, and to tune vehicle. Tried to start and sounded as if it was o...	View
	1992 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Hard to start when c VIN: 1G4HP53L5N Car will not start when outside temperature is below 20 degrees. It almost seems as if car is flooding out. Temp sensor is reading normal. After car sits inside for awhile it will start. I have taken ECM out and put in freezer.I have taken Ign module and coil ...	View
	1992 Buick Roadmaster 5.7L Hesitation Vehicle came in because of no power. Wouldnt go over 30mph. We rplaced fuel filter, dist cap, rotor and road tested and now it goes up to 74mph max. When accelerating it doesnt have much power. Replace prom with an updated one with no change. Tryed reman compu...	View
	1992 Buick Roadmaster Limited 5.7L 1-2 shift VIN: 1G4BT5379N Road tested after repair and trans shifted perfectly. Parked car outside for several hours until customer picked up. As soon as she left with it there was no upshift from 1st gear again. Is there an updated governor for this trans? I searched for bulletins and...	View
	2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Interior VIN: 1G4CW52K8Y I would like a spec. on parstic battery drain for this vehicle.Any and all help is apperiated.Thanks	View
	2001 Buick Regal LS 3.8L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2G4WB52KX1 hi everyone. this car will not turn more than about 4300 r.p.m.s we have recalibrated the pcm but we are unable to do the crank re-learn because it needs to see 5100 rpms. the transmission has extened shifts also. when we rev. up the engine it stops at about 4...	View
	1987 Chevrolet R10 Scottsdale 5.7L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1GCER14K2H Replaced o2 sensor, same problem, no closed loop operation. cut 02 sensor wire at ecm & ck. with vantage. 02 sensor working fine. Ck. voltage at ecm 02 sensor terminal with wire cut & found it is aprox. 1.4-1.5 volts. It should be about .5 volts. Replaced ecm,... Trouble codes: 13 (O2 sensor open short)	View
	1995 Chevrolet Astro CL 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDM19W3S The problem is that it runs rich all the time. When I plug off the pcv valve then my o2 starts reading. Until I do this the mv are 850 or higher. I have tied a new pcv valve also and this did not change anything. Trouble codes: 45 (Rich exhaust)	View
	1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1G1YY3254T Hello all, I have a problem here that has haunted us for 5 months. UNder hard accel at 5500 rpm in 4 at 74 mph or 5 gear the vehicle will start dropping cylinders or thats what it feels like. If you let out of throttle and it hard again the problem is gone. It...	View
	1996 Chevrolet C3500 Cheyenne 7.4L fuel gauge VIN: 1GBKC34J7T Hello Tech's, This truck has two fuel tanks , the sending unit is in the front tank ( there is no fuel sending unit in rear tank ) there is a fuel pump ballance modgual that controlls the about of fuel that is requested from the rear tank depending on the send...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Corsica 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1LD55MXT i was wondering if anyone has seen any pattern failures on this model for this code...i have one and its stumpin me Trouble codes: 441 (no purge flow)	View
	1996 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCEC19R0T This vehicle came to Our shop for no start, fuel pressure was 0 PSI, voltage at pump was 12 volts, after we drop tank we found corrosion at pump housing, we recomend to the custonmer to install pump and housing, after we replaced pump we have 65-70 psi pressur...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L Hesitation VIN: 2G1WL52M9V when you are accelerating the car is pulling back or feeling sluggish. and when you deccel and accel again it will do the same thing and then take off real hard and run good i have checked fuel psi 46 and wiring. it has had plugs,wires,and ing module put on.	View
	1997 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Misfire VIN: 1GNDT13W5V have replaced distributor, #2 spark plug, swapped in ignition coil and module, replaced fuel filter, checked compression consistant 145 psi, ohmmed plug wires, checked fuel pressure, using tech 2 pulsed injectors, swapped maf sensor, had trans checked OK. Pro...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L fuel gauge VIN: 1GCDM19W4W Hello techs. After fuel pump module replacement for pump failure / no start, fuel gauge reads past full mark at all times. Gauge will respond to float arm movement. When float arm is at "empty" position, gauge reads closer to full(but still past full)than when...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Head light retractor motors VIN: 1G1YY2180K The headlight retractor motors run continuously.Need wiring diagram to check system thouroughly. Thanks Gerard [...]	View
	2000 Chevrolet K3500 5.7L Fuel Tank Leak VIN: 1GCHK34ROY We are getting vac. in the fuel tank and sucking in the bottom of the fuel tank and causing it to leak. I can not find much information on the venting system. I know it should be a closed system. I unhooked the tank hose off of the canister and installed a vac...	View
	1999 Chrysler Sebring JX 2.5L noise from engi VIN: 3C3EL45H4X i have a knocking noise from the engine. not sure where. it sounds like it is in the bottom end but listining with a stethascope it is very quite inside the enging.i had valve cover gaskets leaking on spark plugs in center of v/c. changed valve cover gaskets a...	View
	1996 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.5L No Start VIN: 2B3HD56F5T This car will not start when only cold, customer says when about 10 degrees or below,welcome to NY! So these past few days its been about 0-8 degrees in the morning when I try to start the car. It will not start. With Snap-On scanner checked to see if CTS or I...	View
	1996 Dodge Stratus ES 2.5L abs VIN: 1B3EJ56H2T hello I have a abs light on every key cycle after a minute or 2 of run time if the vehicle is driven or not. If scanned there are no codes. But light is comanded on on data screen. If driven abs may sometimes work. There is also a p1698 no trans ccd message ...	View
	1997 Dodge Neon 2.0L battery VIN: 1P3ES42C6V battery intermittently goes dead. sat in shop for3 days with only 5 milliamp draw, put outside over the weekend and its stone dead again. i have been unable to catch the draw.thank you in advance.	View
	1997 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Fan Clutch VIN: B6MC36D5VJ Hello Dodge Diesel Techs, I am starting a front cover seal job and need to know 1st: is the fan clutch nut left or right hand threaded? And 2nd: Is there any special tools needed to pull the vibration damper. In other words, will a regular puller do the job a...	View
	1994 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.9L No Start VIN: 1FTEE14Y6R This vehicle will not start in cold temperatures(below 0 cel./ 32 far.) It doesn't try to fire at all and is flooded. It will only start if it brought in to warm up. Compression is good, fuel pressure is a little lower than specs. We've tried a new coil even t...	View
	1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Transfer case VIN: 1FMDU34X8T This 96 Eddie Bauer Explorer brought in with owner wanting me to stop a vibration most noticeable under acceration. The vibration is about 50 to 100 hz and felt in the gas pedal and the seats. My first thoughts were driveline but not so. There is a double disc...	View
	1997 Ford Escort LX 2.0L wheel bearing VIN: 1FALP13P3V This Escort came in last Friday with a noise that made a sound like a rough spot in the wheel bearing.We could not duplicate the noise on the lift.We replaced the bearing and the noise was gone until the customer put a few miles on the car.Now the noise is bac...	View
	1997 Ford F-150 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 1FTDF1722V This Truck came in with check engine light on and poor running. There is no power on acceration. It falls flat on it's face until it reaches 2500 rpms. If you shift and keep it up there it seems ok. I have replaced plugs, wires, MAF sensor. All with OE parts. ... Trouble codes: P1507 (iac problem), P0153 (upstream o2 sensor), P0302 (cyl 2 miss), P0306 (cyl 6 miss)	View
	1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L low washer light, and door ajar light VIN: 2FMZA5146W Van came in with interior lights on, owner said the washer level light would come with the seat belt light. I found that passenger side door switch was causing the interior lights to stay on, replaced switch in door. I took a long test drive, no problems with ...	View
	1998 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L engine VIN: 2FTZX18W3W Hello fellow techs: I have to install a reman engine in this ford pu and I have heard it's a pain in the a@@. Can anyone who has done this before give me some tips. I heard you have to remove the cab off the chasis.thanks in advance,Bill.	View
	1998 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L heater temp control VIN: 2FTZX18W5W This one is my brothers truck. A couple of days ago he had the transmission serviced, and ever since then then temp control for the heater stays hot all the time. It doesn't matter where you put the control knob, it always blows hot air, even in a.c. mode. The...	View
	1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4wd system VIN: 1FMZU34E5X Hello gentlemen, Thank you once again, in advance, for your thoughtfulness in helping me out. I am currently working on a 99 Explorer that is stuck in 4wd. This truck has the system with a 3way switch on the dash; auto, high, and low. Customer stated that she...	View
	2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L Brake lights stuck on VIN: 1FTSF31F82 Tried new brake light switch and multifunction switch..Lights still stay on..Disconnected all trailer lighting and relays, brake lights still stay on..Circuit 511, Light green wire, has constant power even with switches unplugged..Does this use a lighting cont...	View
	2002 Ford F-150 XL 5.4L gem VIN: 1FTPF18L02 HI Friends!! I am working on this F150 that has a battery drain of 250mv. I had 500 mv, untill i found horn relay on! Air bags have been deployed,horn was disconected. My current draw is from the battery saver relay! I can not find on MOD how long it takes fo...	View
	1995 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GKDT13W7S Hello Group, Thanks to all who take the time to read this and reply in advance. I first recieved this Jimmy as a no start condition after the fuel pump and ignition switch had been replaced. After first inspection I found that the vehicle had 62 psi fuel pre...	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L MIL Lamp on, SKIM Lamp on VIN: 1J4G248S7Y Hello all, happy new year, Third time this jeep has been back, Customer is easy to talk to and understands intermidtant nature of problem. With scanner (red brick) connected, communication is normal with engine module, trans module,and abs. Will not communica... Trouble codes: P1687 (No mic bus messages), P1685 (Invalid skim)	View
	1998 Land Rover Discovery LE 4.0L tach, abs light VIN: SALJY1243W Goodmorning to Rover techs. Car towed in with dead battery and no alternator output. No tach function and abs light lit on dash. We replaced battery and had alternator tested at local electrical shop. Alternator tested o.k. but will not funtion on car. Twelve ...	View
	1990 Mazda 626 GT 2.2L ABS Unit leaks VIN: JM1GD2441L Ideally, I am looking for a source for a reman ABS unit for this 1990 626 GT Turbo. Short of a reman unit, does anyone know a reputable rebuilder OR a source for a GOOD used unit? Thanks is advance Keith [...]	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 3.2L key wont turn Hello, This car drove in fine. I left the key in the ignition over the weekend in the off position. It drained the battery. I put it on a slow charge for a couple hours and then went to start it and the key wont turn. Dealer says I need the eis (key receiver p...	View
	1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5L bad shifts VIN: 1ZWFT61L4X hi guys, this car will lock in second gear when speedometer drops to 0.trans shifts strangly.replaced vss sensor started to work but would still act up.retested and could not get a waveform on signal line(3 wire hall effect style).found if the defrost was on i... Trouble codes: P0501	View
	1985 Nissan Maxima GL 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1HU15S2F Car came in for tune-up, maintenance only, ran fine. Replaced parts as listed in repair history. After unplugging coil wire to check compression, the engine wouldn't start. I have fuel pressure & spark, but the ECU isn't firing the injectors! If I spray anythi... Trouble codes: 21 (coolant sensor)	View
	1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L abs/traction control VIN: 1GHDX03E2W towed in, ABS/TCS/brake warning lamp on., customer did not want to drive, thought brakes felt "funny".customer did note the first occurance of light was on highway trip about a month prior to bringing to us with light on solid, but that time it was only during...	View
	2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX 3.5L Engine VIN: 1G3WH52H6Y Car dies after start up with-in a five minute period. Will restart immediately, with no problems. Only dies at idle never going down road. No codes and fuel pressure is with-in specs. No problem with fuel pressure regulator and tried new crank sensor and it st...	View
	1994 Pontiac Firebird 3.4L ABS System VIN: 2G2FS22SXR Hi Techs! This one is kind of stumping me, though I haven't had a chance to dig into it too far. Was hoping I could get some pointers in the right directions since this problem and type is kind of unusual to me. Here are my known symptoms thus far: 1) ABS ino...	View
	1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.1L temp gauge VIN: 1G2NE53MXS i need help on this one so i am turning to the best. this car came in with the spedo not working and the temp gauge going instantly to hot when you put it into drive or reverse.after checking for a speed signal to the insterment cluster (and finding one) the i...	View
	1995 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.1L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GMDU06DX5 customer had this van towed to the dealers for over heating .Dealears replaced water pump,ecm prom. Then they found out it also needed head gaskets replaced. Customer had it towed to our shop. We replaced the head gaskets.customer said this van had hard starin... Trouble codes: 43 (o2 sensor rich)	View
	1998 Renault megane 2.0L starting VIN: VF1JAOG021 This vehicle is failing to let the immobiliser turn off and remote doorlocking activate from remote. It appears as though the infrared receiver or associated circuit has failed. We obtained new code from Renault and reprogrammed via the doorlocking button whic...	View
	1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L Alignment VIN: YS3DF75N6T Right front inside tire wear. Camber on left, in spec(Negative 0.9) Camber on right Negative 1.9. SAI is slightly Positive on right, IA is even side to side. Researched Saab site, and read about bushings on lower control arm. Bushings seem to be intact, leanin...	View
	2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3ED48E41 hellow saab techs! i have this 9-5 that sets a code for coolant sensor performance. i replaced the sensor with a new oe unit.i drove the vehicle while watching coolant sensor on the tech 2 it looks fine scan data and engine temp appear to coincide.shop keys ha... Trouble codes: P0116	View
	2002 Toyota Camry SE 2.4L right lower control arm VIN: 4T1BE32K62 This customer turned too sharp and tagged a curb, bending the right lower control arm and ball joint. Mitchell On-Demand, AllData, Chilton, Automotive Expert all say 7.5 hours to the replace the control arm. I had Mitchell fax the factory procedure and it call...	View
	1990 Volkswagen Fox 1.8L Cooling Systems VIN: 9BWBA2303L hi vw guys. this car came in with that tan milkshake in the crankcase. dipstick was all the way to the top with the stuff. i assumed a blown head gasket so i began teardown. upon removing the air box, there was the milkshake stuff in the air tube, and all thro...	View
	1991 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8L starter VIN: 3VWRA21GMM all data wiring diagrams for the vehicle are nebulous. relay ident-same.Vehicle will crank and run if solenoid is energized at underhood solenoid connector.	View
	1995 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0L Hesitation, Surge VIN: WVWBC81E8S Hi VW techs, Can't find this info in Alldata,older version of Mitchell,Tech-net,or looking in the Archive. Have a weird stumbleevery now and then. I have narrowed it down to the CKP/ESS. My Modis says it should produce between 6-12V AC at idle. I am around 4V...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L Loss of Power VIN: 3VWCF21C9Y Customer has been complaining for two years that her car is becoming increasingly less peppy, especially over 2500 rpms. Max vehicle speed is now 65 mph. This week she's in for a routine timing belt swap, so we thought we'd investigate further. The EGR seemed ...	View

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	2000 BMW M5 5.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBSDE9347Y Thanks to all who responded. The problem was twofold: the airflow meters were bad, as well as the pedal position potentiometer. Mass aiflow had shifted on both sides, as well as foreign contamination present inside. Again, thanks to all. Trouble codes: 196 (Misfire w/cutoff Cyl1), 201 (Misfire w/cutoff Cyl6).	9
	2000 BMW 740iL 4.4L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGH8345Y Hi Since I posted the help request the car has been running fine,according to the customer,although the 'Check Engine' light has come back on.I asked the customer to stop by ,so I can pull the codes,but you all know how it is: As long as it runs,they can't fin... Trouble codes: 140 (Electric Thermostat controlfinal stage), 117 (Throttle position sensor), 119 (Throttle position sensor 2), 118 (Throttle position sensor 1), 231 (Pedal sensor potentiometer 1), 232 (Pedal sensor potentiometer 2).	4
	1989 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G4HP54C7K i recieved a ton of replies-thankyou-it made us think out of the box-we had already checked the signal from from the wiring from the crank sensor but did not actually physically touch the sensor-sure enough it was ready to fall out of its bracket- replaced sen...	40
	1993 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1G6CD53B5P This car finally has a new sticker. Thanks to Ronald suggesting a Walker cat #15450 that was much beefier than the one that was on it. It cut the nox almost in half but not enough to pass the test. Thanks to Joesph for suggesting grounding the aldl keeping it ...	10
	1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L No Start, Stall VIN: 1G6KY5494W This vehicle has been gone for a while now and I think it is fixed. We replaced the pressure regulator and it has not messed up since. Sorry for the delay cars has been gone for two weeks now. Did not see a problem with regulator. Trouble codes: P1376.	5
	1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS 3.1L Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1G1FP23TON thanks to everybody for respond and help. i had to change ecm, sorry for delay for posting this closing thanks again. matt	7
	1997 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1GCEC19R1V First, thank you to all that replied. My truck had a couple of problems. I solved the fuel pressure problem with a fuel pressure regulator but it did not fix the running problem. So, I got the truck to the shop where I had some diagnostic equipment. I found th... Trouble codes: P0134, P0154.	16
	1999 Chevrolet K3500 7.4L Misfire, CODES VIN: 1GCHK33J0X thank you for the replies, ended up installing pcm. all o.k. Trouble codes: P0339, P0341.	4
	2000 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L belt VIN: 1B4GP7413Y There was not a concensus on this problem. Most felt as I did there was an interference with liquid onto belt.I will try teh snow shield chrysler offers(part# [...]) & see if this helps. Other suggestions were from using only oe parts to adding to shield &...	19
	1985 Ford E-350 Econoline 6.9L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FTKE3418F Hi folks- The morning after posting the 'help request', I put clear plastic tubing in after the tank switching valve, and another piece before the lift pump. Saw bubbles in the line before the pump, and in a third piece that I had installed on the injection pu...	6
	1989 Ford E-150 Econoline Custom 5.8L Engine VIN: 1FTEE14N9K I would like to thank everyone for their help on this truck. I initially checked the TSB's on this truck, and overlooked a very important one. It was listed as pertaining to vehicles with a 4.9 engine when actually it affected 5.0/5.8 engines. I am especially ...	15
	1997 Ford F-150 4.2L No Start Thanks for the replies I recieved on this problem. I had installed the coil from the 99, I removed it and installed the 97 coil and the truck fired right up. Thanks to Stan I have a happy customer. I would have never thought to change coils. This forum is grea...	4
	1999 Ford Windstar 3.0L No Start VIN: 2FMZA51UXX I would like to thank all those who responded to my help request, however the customer needed the vehicle prior to our ever experiencing the failure. While in our hands, we did perform multiple fuel pressure tests as was one suggestion, but fuel pressure was a...	4
	2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Turn & brake VIN: 1FMRU17L1Y Here is one of the replys that got this one. One thing to check on this vehicle is the connector at the multi-function switch. There is not a lot of play in the wire loom and sometimes the terminal will pull loose from the connector when the tilt wheel is posi...	12
	2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Steering VIN: 3FTSW31F91 thanks to all who replied. we replaced hydro-boost unit i could not tell that it helped much, but customer thought it did. so it's fixed.	14
	1996 GMC K1500 Sierra SL 5.7L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1GTEK19R0T well, all is well with the chevy. dont know if it was sugar or tang, or somthing else but whatever it was its gone now. cleaned tank, replaced all fuel components and number 4 missfire went away after 30 min test drive. the vaccum gauge started out bouncing fr... Trouble codes: P0300.	8
	1988 Honda Accord LX 2.0L Stall VIN: 1HGCA5536J Hi guys, This one is fixed, some of you suggested the evap system but we had checked that pretty throughly, a couple suggested the fuel pump and even though it seemed to have good pressure we switched it. The owner drove the car to Olympia and back the Vanco...	7
	1991 Honda Accord LX 2.2L No Start VIN: 1HGCB7656M This fix was very simple---drain the tank and replace with good fuel. I looked at and smelled the fuel but couldn't detect and disel odor or water. This one should have been repaired with much less effort. I used my fuel inj. cleaning container filled with gas...	13
	1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L engine VIN: 1J4FJ58SXM The second jeep that had a knock, it was a collasped piston in #2 cylinder. the walls where scored. looks like it got hot or something. I got many comments on the rolo discs. I saw some of the same comments of jeep engines getting destroyed on closed post also...	9
	1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, hard shift VIN: 1J4FY19S6X First of all, I would like to thank Bob [...], JANDJCAPRICE, and Tirecraft 99 St. for their advice. Two of you suggested that I check for vacuum leaks, which I did, using propane and none were found. One said to check the tps for problems, and Bob...	4
	2004 Lexus RX330 3.3L electric windows VIN: JTJHA31UO4 Thanks to Dean [...]. They all had the same reply,roll each window down with its switch on its own door, then roll it up and hold it for about 3 seconds until the light on the switch stops blinking.Do...	10
	1991 Mazda MPV Passenger 3.0L all VIN: JM32V5223M Well, after a whole lot of help from you guys I finally fixed the vibration. Replaced a tire with a separated belt, balanced other 3, no0 fix. Balanced driveshaft, still the same. Disconnected the TCC solenoid wire at the trans module connector under the dash ...	5
	1993 Mazda RX-7 1.3L Stall VIN: JM1FD3319P I checked the compression when the engine was hot, and it turned out to be low about 30 to 40 psi. Because it is an automatic, in drive with the a/c on, it just didn't have enough power to maintain idle. At higher rpm's it's ok. The customer is now contemplati...	5
	1997 Mazda 626 DX 2.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1YVGE22C5V thanks to all who responded.the car had high nox. and a dead secondary cat.we needed to get this car back to the customer so of to the muffler shop it went.not my first choice. we able to get the car back the same day..	8
	1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBJF25H3X Hi folks, I sure didn't get much for responses (5), but this diesel is a bit rare, and you don't often see them with this many miles. Thanks to Tom at PT service for replying with info from MB's WIS. Though it was helpful in crossing OBD11 codes with MB codes,... Trouble codes: P0243 (According to OBD11 this is turbo waste gate A), P0400 (egr).	5
	1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L brake light circuit VIN: WDBJF65H7X I recieved several replies regarding this code. All told me to replace the brake light switch and not worry about the possibility of the relay causing this problem. I replaced the switch and took it on a long testdrive. No more problem. Thanks to all who repli...	8
	1997 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L wipers VIN: 2MELM74WXV The reply from Denis (New York) was most helpful. His explanation of the windlatch operation is what I was looking for. However, replacing the motor with another NAPA reman unit is what fixed the vehicle. Most of the other replies suggested a bad motor or mult...	6
	1996 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Alt. Belt VIN: JA3A46G4TZ Sorry for late reply, had to go out of state on emergency. I had 18 hits. 4 metioned part #, part brand or use dealer belt. 6 mentioned crank pulley defective in one way or another. 1 mentioned tensioner, but this does not have tensioner as it tightens from th...	19
	1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4A3AK44Y8W Thank you to all who replied. I replaced the computer with a used one and then had spark on all cylinders. I believe this is the original cause of the problems rather than the radiator cap being left off for 1500 miles. (Have you ever tried running one of thes...	10
	1987 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 3.0L high beams VIN: JN1HZ14S5H What a wonderful group of techs! All 13 responses said it's the head lamp switch. And all were correct. Thanks again for the help. Ray	13
	1995 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L None >> MIL Lamp on VIN: JNICA21D1S I want to thank everyone who took the time to respond. I think Ty hit the nail on the head. I beleive the problem really was the deep snow / slush issue affecting the crank sensor signal. Vehicle has been out there for over a week without the MIL activating. K... Trouble codes: P0325 (Excessive / minimum voltage at knock sensor), P1335 (Crank Sensor), P0600 (Incorrect voltage from auto trans).	7
	1987 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham 3.8L Head Lamp Switch VIN: 1G3EZ1134H Hello, I recieved only 3 replies and all of them pointed to possible loose or faulty connections or excessive amp draw. This is thge first time I am working on this vehicle I removed the switch and checked all the connections and grounds. Everything looked goo...	3
	1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1L Cooling Systems VIN: 1G3WH55MOR Thanks for all the replies. The problem found was a bad intake gasket. the leak in the gasket was in a spot that would allow oil to get in to the water but not let water in the oil.	8
	1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 3.1L engine VIN: 1G3WH52M7S I received 16 replies.I would like to thank Knick, JC, Todd, [...], Scott, GOodfellow, Jandjcaprice, and Keith. Well, this is one of those spare time jobs. As some of you said to check ...	16
	1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L throw out bearing VIN: 1G2JB124XT unforntunatly the probelm was the clutch slave cylinder which we had just replaced, I found this out by removing the transmission to change to now bad clutch disc and noticed that the clutch slave when dissconnected, the piston would not move freely and took c...	3
	1996 Saturn SL1 1.9L coolant resivoir VIN: 1G8ZH5280T I appreciate all the repllies about our Saturn problem New cylinder and we're good to go	18
	1989 Suzuki Sidekick JA 1.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JS4TA51C9K Apperantly this was a odd ball that Suzuki made. After talking with the dealer they couldn't even come up with the info on this ride. They had to search a 88 Samari to find the info. The codes did correspond with those of a Gm ccc., and I come up with a defe... Trouble codes: 41 (cannot find dtc description), 54 (cannot find dtc decription).	3
	1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Starter, windows & courtesy lights won't operate VIN: WVWNA63B2X Turned out to have corroded splices on the driver's floor leading to the Comfort System ECU. Especially the blue/red one that supplies power via fuse #14. These splices appear to be resistance welded units wrapped in cloth tape. I guess VW will never exorcise ...	2
	2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L Excessive Emissions VIN: 3VWCF21C7Y I would like to thank those of you that replied. The problem was 2 fold first coolant temp sensor inop. Second pump timing was way off, it was dumping way to much fuel for cold start ,that is why we had so much smoke. Found out that the Snap On Modis European ...	6
	2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWRS29M5M thank you for your replies. the customer took awhile to get the car back in I replaced the coolant temp sensor and thermostat. Cleared the codes and no return of the problem as of yet it has been a week now. Trouble codes: P1255.	10

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