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	2000 Audi TT 1.8L No Start VIN: TRUUT28N61 Hello Techs I have this TT that has no fuel pressure or volume at fuel rail. My Tech has run power to the pump itself with same results. Alldata does not give any info on how to replace fuel pump other than remove bench seat that it does not have. Mitchell d...	View
	1990 BMW 325i 2.5L Coil signal VIN: WBAAD1317L Good morning people. Symptoms are intermittent. When occuring, off idle only(Always idles fine) the tach. and economy guages drop, Pin 31 from ECU to guages goes dead. Also pin 1 from ECU to ignition coil goes dead. Powers and grounds stay up. Relays stay up. ...	View
	1991 Buick Riviera Luxury 3.8L pass key VIN: 1G4EZ13C8L hi im to the end of my trail.The vechicle has on crank. I ground the black/yellow at the pasas-key relay and have engine crank no injector pulse. Ohm the key first and than at the modual all points are reading the same ohms in all key posisions. replace pass-k...	View
	2001 Buick Century Custom 3.1L wipers VIN: 2G4WS52J51 These wipers began parking in the full up position. I removed the hood & cowl panel & watched the arm function. In pulse it works correctly. When parking, the motor reverses and leaves the wipers up. I replaced the arm assembly per the enclosed instructions an...	View
	1988 Chevrolet G30 Beauville 5.7L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GAFG35K9J The van i am working on is a 1988 chevy full size van, It will not start unless you hold the gas pedal to the floor, upon starting it sets a code 15 i checked for 5 volt reference that was good, so i checked ground and that was good,i first replaced the sensor... Trouble codes: 15 (coolant temp)	View
	1993 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L all shifts Hello guys, I have a weird one here. We first drove the vehicle in the snow which made it difficult to drive. The whole time the vehicle would not duplicate the customers complaint. Now,after 4 days the customer came back with the evident problem upon our test...	View
	1994 Chevrolet S10 2.2L Drive Range VIN: 1GCCS1442R I just started overhauling transmissions in the fleet and am still onthe learning side of it. I just overhauled this 4L60E about 300 miles ago. The trans shifted excellent upon completion. Employee brought truck back yesterday and said it lost movement in driv...	View
	1995 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L No Start VIN: 2GCEC19K8S I’ve never seen this before. I hope someone can help us out. After sitting for a few hours this thing will not start. I have had it happen long enough to find that it has no spark. Owner says he can tap on the dist. and it will start. I have replace the module...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L gauges fuse VIN: 1GNDT13W2V Hi group! This truck does not charge and the gauges fuse blows shortly after being started. Disconnected alternator with no change. This ia a 10 amp fuse and when checked with my amp probe it pulls 30 once started. this fuse feeds quite a bit of different thin...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4L foglamps VIN: 1G1JF12T4W Hi all, have this cavalier with inop left front lowbeam headlamp. I know that these have quite a problem with the front wiring along bumper to washer bottle area. But this cavalier appears to have dealer installed fog lamps.(cust bought brand new ,never been a...	View
	1998 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Misfire VIN: 2GCEK19R8W Help Guys! 1998 Checvy Z71 350 brought in missing on cylinders 5 and 7. Performed standard tests and results below. Compression 5-170 7-175 Fuel pressure - 61PSI Injector pressure drop test -OK Swapped - Cap(2),rotor,plugs. Removed plenum and commanded inject... Trouble codes: P0300 (Cylinder Misfire)	View
	2000 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L Battery VIN: 2G1WF55K7Y Customer complaint indicates that vehicle will not start intermittently after sitting overnight, dead battery, slow cranking. I have had the car for approx. 5 days and it has not been acting up and starts fine in the mornings. Battery tests every morning indic...	View
	1986 Dodge B350 5.2L pulls to left VIN: 2B7JB33T5G Hi All Thanks for taking a minute for this post. This van came in with a substantial pull to left with medium braking. durring brake inspection found callipers and pads had gotten extremly hot replace both rotors,calipers(loaded) inspected front suspension f...	View
	1990 Dodge MALLARD 360CID Excessive Emissions VIN: 4CDA3XH20L vehicle came to me as a gross polluter from another shop. I repaired a vacuum leak at the EGR valve, replaced a defective O2 sensor which brought emissions down below gross polluter status but idle CO needs to be below 1.5%. I've checked every system I know of...	View
	1995 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Excessive Emissions, failed catalyst VIN: 1B7FL26X9T Hello guys, I have a problem with a Chrysler eating cats. Vehicle runs great. All testing and data checked again and were within spec. I have researched TSBS, no help. Questions were asked to cat manufacturers and dealer, both were of no help. We have found no...	View
	1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L oil pressure gage VIN: 3B7HC125Y5 Trying to get some feedback on this one... Customer complaint: Starts out in the morning, drives to work (about 30 miles) and by the time he gets there oil pressure gage on the dash will fall to zero and the warning chime will sound off. Rest of the day, seem...	View
	2002 Dodge Caravan Sport 3.3L front suspention VIN: 1B4GP25R32 befor i started there was a noise while driveing sounded like sway bar link rattle found rusted and replaced. replaced bad tie rod and wornout front brakes now have rattle while driving and a clunk when you turn from side to side if you stop and shake the van ...	View
	1989 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L No Start VIN: 1FTEF15Y3K truck came in no start, checked for ign.fire,checked for fuel pressure i had fire,but no fuel,checked to see if i had a plugged fuel filter i did and also a bad exteral fuel pump. replace filter and pump now i have fuel pressure, but no inj. spray, but i am ge...	View
	1991 Ford Ranger Custom 3.0L transmission VIN: 1FTCR10U2M thanks in advance for reading this post- we got this ranger in for a clutch replacement and are having trouble getting the trans to clear the floorpan & exhaust- the exhaust flange bolts have little chance of coming out without breaking- my question is, the pr...	View
	1993 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.3L 3-4, 4-3 Erratic Shift VIN: 1FTJE34M6P To all the Ford experts out there, This is my personal vehicle which I am trying to track down a very annoying glitch in the shifting. The van shifts gears prematurely and then downshifts back into the previous gear repeatedly as if it"s hunting for the right ...	View
	1994 Ford Escort 1.8L clutch VIN: 1FARP1285W Vehicle came in for a jerking on initial take off in first gear. I test drove it, let the clutch out in first gear like normal and it started lurching badly. Acted like a kid who never drove a clutch car before. It does this lurch thing every time hot or cold....	View
	1996 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L no power VIN: 2FALP74W8V hello everyone - vehicle has no power when cold, after the engine warms or goes into closed loop car runs fine. while testing the intake manifold cooling passage cracked & manifold was replaced...eliminating vacuum leaks. any info in repairing would be helpful...	View
	1997 Ford F-250 7.3L Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FTH25F5VE This truck will intermittently stall or die on decel. Intermittent miss can be detected at cruise or wide open throttle. No codes were found. Fuel filtr was changed by customer. It is as if fuel delivery is shut down for a second, then comes back on. Engine wi...	View
	1997 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTJS34FIT used some of the fixed email to trace other items, but no luck. driver said he was driving and suddenly died...? we don't have reading for icp (3 wire) sensor icp has 5v but .2 going to ecm Trouble codes: P1298 (idm fault), P1292 (bank 2 short to ground), P0340 (cam position sensor), P1711 (trans temp)	View
	1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMZA5142W this minivan has a history of this code coming up. no one has ever done anything about it. i was told a soilnoid is ussaly the problem. does anyone have any in put? Trouble codes: P1537	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 Expedition Eddie Bauer 4.6L Door ajar VIN: 1FMRU18W9W the door ajar lites will not go out I am thinking itis a door switch the problem happens intermittenly happens more in warm weather or is there some mercury switch for the tailgate i can not find what is the easiest way to isolate each door switch.	View
	1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Unknown VIN: 1FMPU18LXX hi all this truck has a popping chatter type noise from diff on turns there is a tsb for same type of condition just wondering if anyone has seen this before we go in to diff thanks again	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1FTZF17221 Need some help on this Ford, This vehicle has a high idle, 950 to 1000 when you put it in gear it drops to 400 and then surges for a few seconds before it settles down, I have good fuel pressure, on the scanner I noticed that the cts is always reading about 1...	View
	2001 Ford Taurus SE 2-Valve 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP55271 Hello Everyone, I need help once again.I got here 2001 ford taurus MIL on code P0172 and P0175 RICH both bank.The car is running good to be rich, upstream O2s toggle between .23v to .83v but the downstream are fixed @ 73v that lead me to changed it and release... Trouble codes: P0172 (bank 1 rich), P0175 (bank 2 rich)	View
	2003 Ford WINDSTAR 3.8L head lamps VIN: 2FMZA57453 i have strange one here, customer has replace both head lamp bulbs 7 times on both sides, there is no water in side and the connectors are fine. i replace the brake light switch due to the lights where all way on. now he tells me that the bulbs do not last in ...	View
	1991 GMC Sonoma SLE 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GTCS19Z0M This is a weird one. When trying to start this vehicle it will crank for an indefinite amount of time and the check enine will stay on and it will not start, but after a couple of tries while cranking the light will blink once and the vehicle will start right ...	View
	2001 GMC Savana 3500 6.5L Stall VIN: 1GDJG31F91 I have a GMC van that will intermittently die when letting off the throttle while driving. I have not personally been able to get it to happen to me. The SES light was not on but there was a couple of codes stored which are listed above. This is a good fleet c... Trouble codes: 126 (insuf coolant temp fpr stable oper), 238 (boost sensor 1 open/high), 236 (boost sensor 1 out of range)	View
	1997 Honda Prelude 2.2L Steering VIN: BB81001928 hi, well it started off simply, 4WS light was on, check codes, 62, 64, and it would run until you wriggled the plugs on the control unit then it would cut out, so I tighten connections, that didn't work, open the control unit and resolder circuit board and tha...	View
	1998 Honda Civic DX 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEJ6122W This car has been in twice now for a MIL on with code po171 fuel metering lean. We cleaned the injectors the first time but returned later with the same code. Car starts and runs great with no other complaints other than the MIL on. Fuel psi. good at 38psi. We... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2001 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L pwr windows VIN: SAJFA14C81 All windows, except driver door glass, operate from their respective door switches. Driver door master switch will not operate any other window except the driver, but only by using the left rear switch. I verified everything is connected but the door control m...	View
	1993 Mazda B2600 LE-5 2.6L u joints VIN: JM2UF3142P vehicle has a 2 piece drive shaft,center joint has c clips & is replaceable. the front & rear joints have the caps staked in. my question is, are the front & rear joints replaceable, if so with what type of joint and do you just press the old ones out past the...	View
	1994 Mazda MX-6 2.0L 2nd gear VIN: 1YVGE31COR hi group vehicle came in from trans shop, starts out in 2nd gear,trans shop hooked up box and vehicle shifts fine with there shift box installed, hooked up scan tool no codes checked tps ok, ect ok, checked harness for any faults none found, dont do alot of tr...	View
	1995 Mazda Millenia 2.5L engine VIN: JM1TA221OS runing hot like a blown head gasket temp gage going up and down block test showed ok	View
	1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC 4.5L Bellhousing VIN: 1070241201 The bellhousing on this transmission has 2 screw plugs right next to where the trans cooler lines attach. They are both leaking. These plugs are available from Mercedes.Trying to remove them, they seem to be in very tight.Before I ruin the bellhousing, has any...	View
	1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBHA28EXT This 280 is well maintained. Alldata offers no help for code po441. The code relates to the cannister purge system. Any ideas for diagnostic strategies if (when) this re-codes? Regards, Peter Trouble codes: P0441	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBJF72F8V We got this mb in after cust. bought through friend at auction. when we first got it in it had a dead cyl #4 and associated p0304. also had other codes but cust wanted to fix miss first. removed coil and plug found water in tube and carbon tracked plug (found ... Trouble codes: P0133, P0140, P0115	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4JGAB54EXA good morning: this mercedes has a reoccuring mil light, with several cylender missfires.. they are not always the same.usually, there are at least 3 cyl missfires, and you can unhook the coil pack , and verify that those cyl are missing. however, you can shut...	View
	1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 5.0L cooling system VIN: 2MECM74F9L At times a thumping noise can be heard from the cooling system if I touch the upper raditor hose I can feel it too,noise happens when at operating temp.car never overheats not sure when noise started but about a year a go the water pump was replaced (new not R...	View
	1998 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L Rear Heater VIN: 4M2ZV1118W Trying to get a heads-up on a repair scheduled for a few days from now. Customer says `rear heater fan doesn't work' checked fuses and all are OK. I'm positive I've read several e-mails about this problem and its repair, but after an hour searching the archiev...	View
	1992 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 3.0L Stall VIN: JA3XC57B1N The stalling problem when it happens is immediate. The problem is most noticable when coming to a stop, especially when you use hard braking action. If coming to a stop normally the vehicle will hardly ever stall. I can also make the vehicle stall by driving i...	View
	1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3.0L Starting VIN: JA3AM54J95 hows it going guys.? this 3000GT will crank&start for one thousand one one thousand two then quit as if something is interupting ? it has spark and fuel pressure we went over the timing three times even w/the book ! checked all connectors that had been disconn...	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
	1999 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 1.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3AY11A0X Two days after I sold this car the new owner came back to say that it is not running correctly, and the "check engine light" is on. It idles slow and rather rough, but does not die. It had always done that in my possession, but without the light. I drove it ab... Trouble codes: P0400 (egr flow)	View
	1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2.0L battery VIN: 4A3AK34Y1X Gentlemen. The above car was brought to us for a overnight battery discharge condition. The car has been to five other garages including a dealership without the problem being resolved. However in a attempt to do so over the course of the past few months three...	View
	1988 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0L Misfire VIN: JHSHD1643J this car was towed in over the weekend. after customer drove 2 hours car started backfiring & skipping & finally stalled & would not restart.i started the car on monday & it ran great for about a minute & then starting doing the same thing. after clearing a sp...	View
	1992 Nissan Sentra SE 1.6L No Start, no spark on cranking VIN: 3N1PB21S5N With spark coil wire set abbout 3\8 in. from ground, and the key turned on,spark happens all by itself with the distributor plugged in or unplugged.The distributor was replaced with a known good one and still no spark on cranking.There is a single black wire w...	View
	1994 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JN1HJOLF8R vehicle came in for intermittent stall/backfire condition. found crack in side of ignition coil and ignition components were original equipment from new. after tune up vehicle drove fine with no sign of previous condition. customer called a few days later sayi...	View
	1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA21D2T I know nissan has a problem with o2's but if I am showing the same amp draw appx .80 of a amp on both sensors, why is it setting P0135 Trouble codes: P0135 (b1s1 heater circuit out of normal range)	View
	1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation VIN: 1N4BU31DXT This vehicle was towed into my shop as a no start. Extreamly cold weather at the time (-35 celsius). Normal no start due to cold weather procedures followed. Vehicle then was able to start but no acceleration. Idles fine but on acceleration vehicle bogs down t...	View
	1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3.1L Misfire VIN: 1G3AJ55M3T customer brought car in for intake leak and misfire. as we all know 3100's are nortorious for intake leaks. before repairing intake leak we determined misfire which revealed cylinder #3. after inspecting plug wires we seen that #3 wire is arcing thru causing m... Trouble codes: P0301	View
	1999 Oldsmobile 88 Royale 3.8L Surge, Stall VIN: 1G3HN52K9X Need A Little Help From The GM Techs. I Have A 1999 Olds 88 3800 K Engine. If It Idles In The Shop For About 5 Minutes The Engine Starts To Roll At Idle And Dyes. No Codes Found. Scanner Looks Ok. We Cleaned MAP And IAC. Looked At Fix Data And Might Suspect Fu...	View
	1994 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L Radio VIN: 1G2WJ52M2S Hello good friends at iATN just a little help from you. This Pontiac shows "code" at radio display and looking at user manual I read that owner can put his own code to the Theftlock system. Now here in my country there isn´t a dealer for now to ask if I can r...	View
	1994 Pontiac Firebird 3.4L No pedal VIN: 2G2FS22SXR Dear Group, The Firebird is killing me.It comes to me by way of the car lot next door,the landlord!Original customer complaint, Low or no clutch pedal.Their guy replaced the clutch assembly , and the slave and master cylinder no change.It feels like it has air...	View
	1986 Porsche 928 S 5.0L Camshaft Timing VIN: WP0JB927GS Greetings to the Porsche Techs, Towed-in with a timing belt broken and a partial disassembly of cylinder heads. Timing belt broke during a tire replacement at another facility. Tell me this other guy didn't hear "It was running fine till you replaced the tires...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1990 Acura Integra LS 1.8L Ignition switch VIN: JH4DA9456L It's fixed. Out of the 15 replies Dave [...] the winning fix. The shift position switch had way to much hard grease on it after all these years. Chose to replace switch even some have had success with cleaning...	15
	1991 BMW M5 3.6L Cuts out, Stall, Backfire under load VIN: WBSHD9313M The MAF sensor was the problem and with the oxygen sensor slow the effect was almost total disability. The MAF voltage readings should run approx. 2 to 5 volts over the range of operation. We had much lower numbers. I got a number of great replies and one pers...	8
	1995 BMW 318i 1.8L Excessive Emissions VIN: WBABK5321S tHANK YOU ALL WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS,UNFORTUNEATLY THIS PROBLEMWAS NEVER RESOLVED AND VEHICLE IS ON ITS WAY TO THE REF FOR AN EXEMPTION SO IM SURE IT WILL BE BACK THANK YOU AGAIN. Trouble codes: 76 (co potentiometer).	4
	1998 BMW 528i 2.8L climate control VIN: WBADD6328W Thank you to the 5 members that replied. The information that i received was very helpfull. I also found a TSB in mitchell that nailed this one right on the head. The problem was the final stage blower resistor unit. After replacing the unit with BMW P/N 64 11...	5
	1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KF52Y0R First of all, many thanks to all iatn members who responded to our request for assistance. Although we are new to iatn, we are already using it daily! The Fix-Database is awesome. It's always difficult when you 'inherit' a headache from another location. You... Trouble codes: 137 (loss of abs/tcs data).	12
	1999 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L ride control VIN: 1G6KY5499X Hello- Got a few replies on this one, suggesting that the problem is in one of the sensors for the struts. However, since I did have a steering wheel sensor code stored in the ABS module and felt that may be related, I wanted to try and actually diagnose the s...	4
	2001 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4.6L heated seat VIN: 1G6KE57Y81 Most replies were correct. Turned out to be an element. It wasn't open but had high resistance. The seat cushion checked fine, both thermistors cheked fine. Seat back element checked at 15-25 ohms. It must have been giving the module the signal to shut off. Bu...	15
	1988 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCDC14Z6J Many of you guys right on the money. the ignition coil was the problem low output when temp below zero.thanks to all that responded.customer happy.	17
	1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3GIJC1147R Thanks for all the input, The fix for this car was I had to replace the IAC .Removed the old unit and bench tested it and it would hang up,causing the car to stall Thank alot Kev	9
	1996 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1G1YY3254T We have not fixed this vehicle. We however changed fuel filter.pulled injectors flow tested and cleaned. cleanned mas air flow. Since the problem only happens above 74 we decided to send out to another shop with a dyno thanks for all the help jerry	6
	1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7L heater VIN: P8TR125683 Finally, got this vehicle back to work on it. Thanks to all who replied most said heater core and some said restricted heater hoses. I replaced the heater core with oem part and heater hose assemblies with the flow meter valve. Everything works great no longer...	19
	1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Flasher Unit VIN: 1GNDT13W9X Thank's to everyone for their help. ` Replaced multi-function switch blazer back on the road. Thanks again to everyone for your quick response.	11
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L no go VIN: 1GCGC24U11 problem fixed, special thanks from 'Timothy from Texas' who sent me the manual procedure this is what he wrote i've seen a lot of these, we almost always replaced the ignition lock cylinder (it contains the passlock sensor) and to be on the safe side the i...	6
	2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 5.3L front diff fluid I'm not sure what fixed this truck. The front drive shaft(after checking several others) will always turn, but is allowed to slip a little. I dissassmbled, reassembled, and double checked my work and sent the vehicle out. I have not had the vehicle return with...	4
	1998 Chrysler Concorde LX 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3HD46R5W Thanks to all who emailed me on this problem Chrysler. The problem turned out to be the wiring harness to the ambient temp sensor was pinched from a previous accident and finally shorted to ground. rewired and all is well. By the way, the battery temp and ambi... Trouble codes: 1492 (Battery Temp Voltage High).	7
	1999 Daewoo Leganza SE 2.2L windows,turn signals,horn, and interior/exterior l VIN: 1J4FJ68S53 Actually I never got this one back in to investigate this any further, but I received a few helpfull leads if this one makes it back in. One mentioned a possible main wiring harness rubbing on the inner fender well causing similar symptoms. Two others mentione...	3
	2000 Daewoo Leganza SE 2.2L radio VIN: KLAVB6925Y the dealer gave us a generic code that didn't work.The only thing i could do is send the customer to the dealer to have the radio reset.	4
	1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L right front wheel bearing VIN: 1B7HF16Y75 thanks for all the help, replaced the outer axle stub and bearing assembly made sure bearing tightend with no play also checked grounds as a few sugested found no ground from engine to frame, I added one. Told customer to bring back so I can keep track of it.	7
	1997 Dodge Neon 2.0L battery VIN: 1P3ES42C6V thank you all for your help. the problem turned out to be the A/C clutch relay. it was sticking on and causing the 3 amp draw. r&r relay and all is good.	13
	1998 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L power steering VIN: 2B3HD46R1W Nearly every reply that we received indicated that the rack and pinion was the root cause of our problem. We also had the good fortune of having a Chrysler troubleshooter who lives nearby stop by. He told us to give him a call if we ever had a 'funky' problem ...	9
	1998 Dodge Intrepid 3.2L rear brakes i'm an idiot! it was a power booster that didn't fail with light pedal effort.it didn't 'hiss' until you leaned on the brake pedal.and i didn't hear it,it was very faint,another tech noticed it while i was still scratching my head.needless to say,i replaced th...	2
	1988 Ford Escort LX 1.9L Stall VIN: 1FAPP2194J Hi Guys! You'll be glad to know that this headache is fixed! It was the Alternator. I understand about how a bad diode can feed back through the system but I'm not quite sure how the injector is affected by it since it recieves it's pulse from the ECM. I wou...	25
	1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L timing cover VIN: 2FMDA5140S Thanks for the overwhelming response. All were of the same thought, you can remove the timing cover with out engine removal. I also got some very helpfull tips ! Thanks Bob T	43
	1995 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L 4wd VIN: 1FMDU34X0S The problem was connection at Gem Module. The circuit 511 pin #13 Lt/Grn wire comes from brake switch. If Gem does not see brake input it will not allow 4WD to shift to low. Most replies made suggestions on what was already done under repair history. Thanks to...	4
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L extended crank VIN: 2FMDA5148T this customer has made and missed three appointments for this vehicle, so i guess i can't help him. the replies did not indicate that there was a 'most likely' suspect causing the symptom - best to leave the vehicle out in the cold overnight and check for B+ t...	12
	1996 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L Brake feel VIN: 1FTCR15X0T Hi Fellow IATN members, I received three replies, 1 which wanted to loan me the thexton tool required to bleed the ABS system, 1 said to block off the master cyl using homemade plugs to isolate and the last one asked if I tried to adjust the rear brakes. Not s...	3
	1999 Jaguar XJR 4.0L cranks, seldom starts VIN: SAJDA1586Y Thank you Michael, Stan, Nick, Mike, Louis, Colin, for your time and thoughtful Jaguar insight! All replies were viable possibilities, but it took a FI control unit to fix this one! Tom, owner and dignostician extraordinare, tapped on the control unit whilst c...	7
	1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1BJPCLKBVT i am goooing out on a limb and the fact that i have not heard from the cust. in 3 days apperantly the o2 sensors fixed the prob. thanks for all the help	10
	1994 Land Rover Defender 300CID timing belt update Thanks to Steve [...]. Both replies gave information to repair with updates thanks , sorry for title but I.A.T.N system was hard to install this information because veh is not here in Canada only sold oversea I guess. Have worked with custom...	3
	1990 Mazda 626 GT 2.2L ABS Unit leaks VIN: JM1GD2441L The customer ultimately chose to have us install another used unit. We did find that A-1 Cardone would have rebuilt the existing unit (we would have needed to send it to them to rebuild). They would not commit on time, but my cost would have been around $850.0...	2
	1995 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA21D8S This turned in to a simple fake out, the 3.5 V. on the o-2 line was a bias voltage from the computer. Grounding it did not affect it or set a code. On the advice of a few techs I jusut put a good o-2 in it and after about 1 minute of warm up the bias voltage d... Trouble codes: P0136 (O-2 open or short B1S2).	7
	2004 Nissan FX45 .0L SRS lamp VIN: JMRBSOSV33 Thank for all, who poste me on the subject of SRS problem. I was short of time and choose to go to official NISSAN representative. They are deleted odd SRS system fault codes with system tester and now everything OK. Thank you!	5
	1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.8L Surge VIN: 1G3WH52K2W I got a lot of replies on this after my update, all seem to be good things to look at. Customer hasn't been heard from or returning my calls to come back in. Recently heard he has been to other places complaining of problems after work has been done. Not sure ...	17
	1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.3L No Start VIN: 1G2NE55D85 You were right on the mark with your advice. I cleaned the fuel rail and screens on the fuel injectors. Also had to replace one injector because the resistance was too high. The car now runs great. Thank you for all of your help. Thanks especially to Fred, Dan...	18
	1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G2NE12T7V Thanks to all who have responded. I found that although there were no resent repairs to the water pump or related areas, a chain guide had broken and the chain jumped one tooth. Replaced all chain componets and we have a good running veh. thanks agin. Mike Trouble codes: P0300.	20
	1997 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2.4L Mechanical VIN: 1G2JD12T0V We determined the noise was a wrist pin knock and informed customer. He declined any further work to be done. Customer was going to call G.M. to see if they could help him out at all.	6
	1996 Saab 900 S 2.3L CD Changer VIN: YS3DD35B3T It turned out to be a very simple repair. I removed and installed the # 13 fuse approximately 10 times. The customer watched me do this and thought I was crazy until I pushed the CD button and the changer worked perfectly. I would have never figured this out i...	7
	1994 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L No Start VIN: 4T1SK12E9R i want to thank everyone for your help. a lot of you said to recheck valve timing,which was the problem. the water pump was abot to fall off,thus changing the timing belt alignment. i was still reluctant to think the belt was off because of the compression rea...	8
	2002 Toyota Sienna LE 3.0L tire pressure monitor VIN: 4T3ZF13CX2 We found out through the posts that the tire pressure monitor works through the abs speed sensors. when the tires are changed, and they were, twice, the system was never reset. This is done by turning the key on, and pressing and holding the tire pressure moni...	3
	1994 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0L door locks VIN: 3VWFA21H9R Thank you for all replies. I did replace driver's door latch, check the wires at the door hinge. Still the same problem. I did find, that the customer had problem with alarm system before, and the alarm was disabled (apparently not completely). He had also dis...	5

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