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	1990 Audi 100 2.3L starter lock out VIN: WAUBC5449M the car came with a no start no crank problem checked the starter wire and found it was receiving no signal. Before i continue any further please note that the above info is incorrect, this car is NOT a 3 speed it is an audi 100 5cyl 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC. wich i ...	View
	1999 BMW 740iL 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGH8337X This car came in 2 weeks ago, we read a secondary air injection fault. We removed the secondary air pump and found it full of water, not working. We replaced the pump and associated valve. Drove car 20 miles, car was fine. Yesterday it came back with the sa...	View
	2001 BMW 325Ci 2.5L No Start VIN: WBABS33481 I have this BMW in here with a no start problem. Simple enough if it were american iron! But I have conflicting info in regards to the location of the fuel pump relay. Has any one run into this before? I am at a loss. Been in the glove box, under the glove box...	View
	1982 Buick Electra Park Avenue 5.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4AW69Y7C Hello one and all. Having trouble with the "Check Engine" light coming on after a few minutes of running when cold. Code 24 vehicle speed sensor fault code set. Diagnostic flow chart says that voltage should be at computer terminal H and if not then ECM is bad... Trouble codes: 24 (Vehicle Speed Sensor Problem)	View
	1998 Buick Regal LS 3.8L Unknown VIN: 2G4WBS2KOW This post is for another tech in our shop. I think we have a dandy here. Car has intermittent heater fan operation. Customer states when starting car and fan runs will run fine until car is shut off may not run upon next start up. We figured resistor, removed ...	View
	1988 Chevrolet V30 Cheyenne 7.4L front end VIN: 1GBJV34W8J This vehicle came to us for alignment. After minor adjustment, it was released to the customer. The customer returned to tell us the real reason for the alignment request. At about thirty mph, there is a violent shake in the front end. We replaced front shocks...	View
	1989 Chevrolet Beretta 2.8L Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1G1LV14WXK This is Part 2 of my last help request. Part 1 was corrected by ECM replacement. As stated in the last help request, I originally had a missfire on cyl #5 with very bad miss on accelleration. I have replaced the faulty injector and all injector o-rings, all sp...	View
	1989 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 5.0L coolong sys VIN: 1GCGC24K6K A reman engine from Mid-Atlantic was installed. The residule coolant that was deposited in the exhaust was given ample time to burn off. Final adjustments and short road tests were finalized leaving a 10 mile final road test befor releasing the vehicle to the ...	View
	1994 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Surge VIN: 2GCFK29K1R egr dudy cycle goes to 100% at light throttle and stays there. egr possition always reads o on scan tool. alldata does not describe how or where the ecu gets its information for the egr position other than the change in map senor voltage. perfomed the entire e...	View
	1996 Chevrolet p-30 school 5.7L Cuts out, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GBKP32R2T This one is eating my lunch and I am hungry.Bus came in with contaminated fuel tank with some kind of liquid,unidentified.Ran terrible under load,had lean exhaust indicated on right bank and left bank.I checked fuel pressure, well within specs.Replaced fuel fi...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Mechanical VIN: 1GIND52M1V Thanks in advance. Customer brought this car in complaining of intermittant loud valve train noise and loss of power(customer thinks a lifter is to blame) Now i have it to diagnose and it is not making any noise. Scanned computer and no codes present history o...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L 4x4 Hi Folks: This is my daughters truck. I have road tested on more than one occasion and have been unable to duplicate the condition. It seems that this vehicle will change from 2WD to 4Hi or sometimes to 4Lo by itself. Sometimes it will happen while the truck i...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNEK13ROX hello, I have this Tahoe that has intermitent problem. It will go into 4WD by its self and 4WD push buttons will come on. I went to go check it when it had its problem but when I got in to the truck I stepped on the brake I heard some clicking and than it was ... Trouble codes: P0724, U1026 (Class 2 ATC)	View
	1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Blend door VIN: 1GNDT13WW2 Hello fellow members. Got this Blazer that has poor heat and the blend door motor will not move .I tried doing the recalibration by taking out the radio/battery fuse and also tried disconnecting the battery over night. Borrowed a Tech 2 scanner and the pids di...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCDM19W2Y 1. Have spark to all cylinders 2. Have fuel pressure 55psi to 60psi 3. Has injector pulse on all injectors 4. Spray fuel in intake and engine still will not run 5. Tryed a new pcm. No change 6. Compression is good on all cylinders	View
	2001 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WL52J41 This car sets multiple O2 codes: P0131, P0133, and P1133. It has been in my shop a few times for this problem and is never acting up while it is here. The O2 has been replaced once recently and tests OK with a scope and propane. 1v max 100mV lean and less than...	View
	1991 Chrysler LeBaron 3.0L shifting on this trans. i couldnt get into the trans. codes.no power at the connector.engine code says ccd bus failure.i have no power to solenoid pack or the switched batt. wires at the controller.replaced etax relay.have checked all i can think of.has anybody seen th...	View
	1993 Chrysler Aeromate 3.3L All VIN: 45XDA1190P To The Greatest Group of Technicians in The World. I hate posting a request for information like this. But, I can't find any info on this particular vehicle. What I have is a Aeromate Van, it looks like a small step van. It has a body built by Mitsubishi with ...	View
	1994 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Excessive Emissions, Cuts out, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1B7KF26CRS Vehicle smokes bad when cold & has no power.No smoke when warm & has plenty of power.Replaced air temp sensor to get air intake heater working.Any help would be appreciated.	View
	1996 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Head Gasket VIN: 1B3EJ46X0T Hello Dodge techs; I don't do alot of Dodge work, so I hope I can get some help. This Stratus was towed here. I guess it overheated and was running bad. Removed the head, found gasket had failed between 1&2&3 also the oil passage seal had failed and was leaki...	View
	1996 Dodge Stratus 2.4L tach VIN: 1B3EJ46X5T My fellow technicians (sounds like Nixon) I have this Stratus that looses part of the dash display after running for a few minutes. Items lost include the tach, led display for odometer and led display for shift position. All the other gauges, lights and spee...	View
	1998 Dodge Durango 5.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B4HS28Y5W Hope someone can help. We have this Durango that the customer took to us from a dealer. They had replaced the upstream o2 sensor and cleared the code on his vehicle. He took it back a week or so later with the same complaint of running poorly and cel is on. Th... Trouble codes: P0132, P0138	View
	1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L Misfire VIN: 2B3HD46XXH Greetings to all gearheads. This car came in with a missfire complaint under load on acceleration. Hot or cold. No MIL light, no codes. Tested fuel pressure ohmed and drop tested injectors. Lab scoped injectors, cam and crank sensors, and swapped plugs and coi...	View
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L abs VIN: 2B7HB11Y8X This van came in today with the air bag, abs, cel, on. The speedometer and the blower motor stops working at the same time the abs air bag and cel come on. Check codes PO500 no vehicle speed signal detected.PO505 idle control motor circuit.PO645 clutch relay c...	View
	1999 Dodge Caravan 3.3L Surge, Stall Hello fellow techs. I have this vehicle that just dies on road test when hot, and check gauges light comes on. Have done the fuel pressure test and cleaned computer terminals and connector block. The crank sensor was replaced as a precaution. There are no code...	View
	2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2B3HD46RXY Hello all,A customer sent us his Intrepid on the hook from his home.The customer had this car just sitting in his garage for the last 18 months,the 5th and 6th connecting rods were both thrown from the crankshaft which left pieces of the rods rammed thru the o...	View
	2001 Dodge Intrepid ES 2.7L No Start, MIL Lamp on, poss. cam sensor VIN: 2C3HH46RX1 original engine had tons of sludge in it and timing chain slipped. original enine would start with cam sensor disconnected, will not start with sensor connected. replacement engine also starts with cam sensor disconnected but will not start with sensor connect... Trouble codes: 0340 (no cam signal at pcm)	View
	2002 Dodge Dakota Sport 4.7L engine VIN: 1B7HG38N02 Just wondering if anyone has had any experience or problems with the 4.7, engine is noisy almost like a cracked flywheel noise, but can hear a double slap noise like maybe a piston skirt. Removed valve covers and inspect- no damage evident, removed and cut ope...	View
	1989 Ford F-250 Custom 5.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTHF26H0K vehicle seems to have rough idle...have replace almost everything except for the distributor...customer said that it has had a slight rough running problem for a long time...but now it seems to be using alot of fuel...around 5 miles to the gallon... can anyon... Trouble codes: 41 (ego not switching)	View
	1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe 3.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FAPP64R5L High idle all the time, 1,500 rpm. it also surges sometimes will go between 1,000 and 1,500 back and forth then goes back up to 1,500. This car has an intercooler and intake plumbing from hell, so finding a vacuum leak is going to be near impossible,I don't ha...	View
	1996 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L MIL Lamp on Hi Friends This crown vic failed Emmission test due to code P0430 (cat effiencency bank 2) What I would like to be sure of Is, If i am correct bank 2 is on drivers side of car? I am sure it is as Clyinder number one is on passengerside. But Since it is a for...	View
	1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FTDF18W8V Hi to all fellow techs, any input on this one will be appreciated. customer drove truck in and said a local repair shop replaced engine with a used motor out of mustang and it runs bad. original motor had locked up while he was driving it.This truck runs like ... Trouble codes: P1000 (OBD systems readiness test not complete)	View
	1999 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Power Steering Pump VIN: 1FAFP53U6X After a week of changing all the parts, hoses and flushing. Checking the hoses and even changing them to new. I still have a problem wher the fluid in the reservoir burps out the top of the resevoir when the vehicle is shut off. Can not determine wher the pro...	View
	2001 Ford Escort SE 2.0L Mechanical VIN: 3FAFP13P81 I have this escort that the customer is complaining of a knocking noise in the motor that has developed in the last couple of weeks. The noise is present at idle. It is a very light noise originating in either the bell houseing or the cat converter area. It is...	View
	1991 Geo Tracker 1.6L 1-2 shift VIN: 2CNBJ18U0M This vehicle came in not shifting when cold. After it warms up, it shifts perfect. I replaced the v.b. and the modulator and also the governor. Vehicle is still not wanting to shift when cold. I can't see that anything in the clutch packs would cause this. Unl...	View
	1998 GMC Yukon SLE 5.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKEK13R9W Vehicle has returned to shop numerous times for MIL lamp on, original misfires were obvious poppet nozzle issues as injector service cured problem temporarily. Repeated catalyst efficiency codes were eliminated after customer had converters replaced. After all... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random cylinder misfire)	View
	1999 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L right brake lamp VIN: 1GKDT13W3X Goodmornig. This truck has left rear and third brake lamp operating but not the right.The signal is fine as is the ground and socket but no volatage when brake is applied.Could anyone tell me were the splice would be or send a wiring diagram. Thanks in advanc...	View
	1999 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L Transfer case VIN: 1GKDT13W5X Hi Group, I have this jimmy that will not give me 4x4 in '4hi' or '4low', but works fine in 'auto 4x4'. The axle is engaging (I accessed the actuator and watched it) and the transfer case is shifting because when you run it on the hoist you get 4wd but as soo...	View
	1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5L MIL Lamp on, NO PERFORMANCE LOST VIN: 2HGED6354M vehicle just started to have engine light pop on. highway driving under load. retrieved dtcs 2 & 16. eng performance is great. starts fine. attempted to erase dtcs failed. codes still remain w/ key on eng off led on ecu still flashes 2 & 16? eng light resets w... Trouble codes: 2, 16 (fuel inj. malfunction)	View
	1991 Honda Accord LX 2.2L speed sensor VIN: 1HGCB7658M We need to remove engine from car. repair manual says to remove speed sensor and not disconnect hoses but problem is sensor has been there since 1991 and 189000 miles and is frozen to block. what problems will we run into if we unhook hoses. hope honda techs. ...	View
	1997 Honda Passport EX 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S6CM58VXV Hello, This Passport/Rodeo has code P0101, with no run problems. The light came on intermittently at first while cruising, but then stayed on so owner of vehicle brought it in. The "specs" say minimum of 25 grams of air "revved up" but no concrete test procedu... Trouble codes: P0101	View
	2000 Hyundai XG30 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHFU41DR1 hello everyone, hope someone can help with this one. vehicle came to us with MIL on. codes were P0101 afs and P1159 variable induction manifold. despite customer having owned vehicle for nine months he hadn't noticed that it also lacked power. i only discovere... Trouble codes: P0101 (AFS Range/performance), P1159 (Variable Induction Manifold)	View
	1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1J4FJ58S7M Upon starting the truck,cold or hot while in park idle's at 1500rpm and once put into gear idles at 1000rpm.	View
	1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on, power loss VIN: 1J4FY19S1V Vehicle came in with problem of stalling. Did it twice in 10 days says customer. Both times going up a hill. Codes were as noted (300-302-303) I checked the basics, primary and secondary ignition, all good. Recent tune up completed. Cleared codes and test drov... Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, P0303	View
	1988 Lancia Integrale 8v 2000CC Hesitation, Surge VIN: ZLA831AB00 Engine stalls & bucks badly at around 3000rpm while driving & when stationary it sounds as if the engine is running against the rev limiter. No faults found in control unit.At no stage does the engine die out .	View
	1998 Land Rover Discovery LE 4.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALJY12U7W Came in on a hook. Would run a little if you worked the throttle but not stay running. Had codes listed previously. Replace coil pack and wires. Will now start (eventually) and maintain an idle. Goes into serious lean misfire if you try to accelerate at all. R... Trouble codes: P0301 (Misfire Cyl 1), P0306 (Misfire Cyl 2), P1316 (Catalyst damaging event), P1313 (Catalyst damaging excessive emissions)	View
	1989 Mazda 626 DX 2.2L reverse VIN: JM1GD2227K This Mazda G$A-EL transmission was overhauled in our shop. The original problem was flaring on 2-3 shifts. Burnt clutches on exam, forward unit. Kit and clutches installed. On initial test, idling with foot on brake and in reverse, tires move forward with brak...	View
	1999 Mazda Protege ES 1.8L transmission VIN: JM1BJ2212X I need to verify the internal resistance for the line pressure solenoid actual measurment is 4.3 Ohms.(ambient temp out of valve body) I have vantage info 9-18 Ohms at 68 F, but I doubt of it, I would like to verify this,based on other source. I will appreciat...	View
	1999 Mazda Protege ES 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BJ2210X car came in first time with check engine light on, code- p0420-cat. effic.low, po300- random misfire. found champion plugs had been installed. also had new plug wires. installed correct ngk plugs. cleared codes and test drove. run great and no light. came back... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire)	View
	1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L oil pressure VIN: 1140601210 The car was towed here with no oil pressure. It has 6 cyl. M110 engine (twin camshaft) with carburator, mechanical fuel pump. Engine runs OK. Before our repairs there was no fuel pressure, so in other shop the electrical pump was installed. They did not bother...	View
	1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation VIN: WDBEA30D1H this 300e came to us from another emissions shop. ehu and 02 had been replaced. car seems to have two modes, idle, which is smooth and stable, and wot, which is pig rich. there is a severe hesitation off idle. the airflow pot is good, throttle switch is good, ...	View
	1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4JGAB54E9W Customer is seeking to renew his CA registration. Car 1st came in with check engine light on and codes 130 (O2 b1 s1), 170,173 adaption at limit, and 300-303 misfire on 1-3 bank. We replaced the Maf sensor, plugs, fuel filter (an updated unit was available tha... Trouble codes: P0130 (o2 s b1 s1 volt rise insuffecient), P0300 (random misfire), P0301 (misfire 1), P0302 (misfire 2), P0302 (misfire 2), P0135 (02s b1 s1 heater circuit - pending code only)	View
	1999 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L timing chains VIN: 1MEFM53SXX Just need some experienced R&R help. Car has broken chain guides and worn front chain from slapping valve cover. MOD says fist step to replacing chains is remove engine. Is this really necessary or can the job be done in the car?? And if the engine does need t...	View
	1993 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0L Transmission Customer said that while making a turn the truck wouldn't accelerate, everything was in neutral,he had no drive,reverse no 4x4. Replaced the tranny with a used one with power take off and everything and guess what, the samething evrything is in neutral,I repla...	View
	1971 Oldsmobile cutlass 350CID direct clutch VIN: 342571M137 fellow techs, the question i have on this 350 turbo trans is when i removed the clutches and steels from the direct clutch there was 4 clutch disks and 5 steels the gm manual says there should be 4 of each . the manual im using doesnt say what clearance is acc...	View
	1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3L serpentine belt tension VIN: 1G3NL14A8N Customer complained of belt noise and voltage varying. Upon inspection of the belt we found it to be loose. The routing is correct. The alternator has been replaced but the pulley looks normal size. We checked the tensioner and it was "not" binding. The marks ...	View
	1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L Raidator VIN: 1GHDX03E7X This van came in with water in oil and oil in raidator. The engine has water and antifreeze in the crank case and oil like substance in the raidator. Their are not large amounts of oil in the raidator, it looks like a milk shake substance but is not mixed with...	View
	1990 Pontiac Grand Am LE 2.5L speedometer VIN: 1G2NE54U5L Hi guys, thanks in advance. This Grand Am came in with a complaint of an inop speedometer, we verified that the speedo works, but it only registers very low in comparison to actual speed. Installed scan tool and determined no codes. Did find that the speedo an...	View
	1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8L low boost VIN: 1G2HZ5214W we replace leaking valve cover gaskets and also replaced the plug wires.now the customer says the supercharger does not boost like it use to,unless at high rpm.he say's it drives like a 3800 w/o a supercharger.it takes a lot of throttle to bring the boost in.w...	View
	1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2NW12T2W Hello to all, I have this grand am that came in for runs rough at times and Service engine light comes on at times. Came up with fuel system rich code. Pulled plugs they look like it is running slightly rich. Test drove and car feels sluggish off the line. Alm...	View

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	2001 BMW M5 5.0L No Start VIN: AHNDG4MAYH thanks for all that reply, the problem with this car was that the marks on the flywheel where wrong iontalled. thanks a lot. Trouble codes: 130 (02 sensors mixed).	11
	2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Interior VIN: 1G4CW52K8Y Customer chose not to pursue problem. Thanks to all who replied.	21
	2000 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L steering VIN: 1G4HP54K9Y This vehicle has not returned to our shop for repair. Either for the p/s hose replacement or the 'PCM' reflash for the transmission. Suggested to our human resource manager to let me personally force balance all the tires and verify that all are within specifi...	4
	1990 Cadillac Seville 4.5L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G6KS5335L thanks to all that help fix this car i really am greatfull to all what fixed this car was a remand computer with new prom i hope i don't see this car for awhile again thanks to all Trouble codes: 74 (mat interupted).	14
	1993 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L abs light on VIN: 1G6CD53B0P Well went to work this morning did more checks and measured resistance on the inlet circuit and found out it was above 10ohms,so replaced the the PMV assy. and all is well and could also clear the codes after.I would like to thank John [...] who suggested...	4
	1989 Chevrolet Beretta 2.8L No Start VIN: 1234368756 Thank you to all who took time to reply. The fix for this car was to replace the ECM. Had to purchase a Remn Cardone brand. The dealer said the ECM service # was no longer available in a reman. After completed repairs the car started right up. Still have #5 cy...	5
	1991 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Dash lights VIN: 2GCEC19K2M Hi Techs, I did not fix this truck yet because the customer had to take the vehicle and will bring it back at a later date. I checked and rechecked every ground I could find without finding a problem. I even ran a separate ground wire under the dash with no su...	12
	1992 Chevrolet Astro CL 4.3L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1GNDM19ZXN installed new ecm.problem solved.thanks for all of the help.	4
	1994 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L Surge, Cuts out VIN: NOTVALIDVI recieved several helpful things to try, thanx to all !!! Gerald [...] nailed it. Replaced the distributor and majic!!! this vehicle is fixed!!! wooooohoooo... waz sweatin that one thanx again guys	9
	1996 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKFK16R8T Well, it's great having you all. I did 3 fuel injection services so I could be sure the injectors are clean as they can get. I wanted to try to clean up as many as possible and then see which injectors were left causing the misfires. After the injection servic... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire).	10
	1996 Chevrolet Corsica 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1LD55MXT no purge flow=hose not fully seated,wouldnt roll out smoke under pressure...but oh well they're happy Trouble codes: 441 (no purge flow).	4
	1998 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Head light retractor motors VIN: 1G1YY2180K Thanks for the response the problem was that both retractor motors were striped on the inside and because there was no load the control unit could not switch them off.	5
	2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L FUEL GUAGE COOLANT TEMP GUAGE no communication w VIN: 1GNEK13Z42 i found a communication problem with the class 2 data at the splice pack. it was not allowing scan tool to communicate and making the dash go haywire. i cleaned and repositioned splice pack, and problem went away. thanks to everyone for their help.	3
	1989 Dodge Ram 50 2.0L Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JB7FL24D9K Thanks for the replies. The fix was the bowl vent in the carb. Truck is doing good at this time, hope it continues.	5
	1985 Ford Thunderbird 5.0L alternator light VIN: 1FABP46F2F Hello All,I got 3 replies saying to install a wire between the Alternator and the voltage regulator.We installed the wire and the car runs perfectly now. THANKS	18
	1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L Output shaft Well, I haven't actually reassembled this trans yet, but I did recive the parts I needed today so I will be completed soon. Most everyone told me of re-tipping the output shaft. Our local machine shop was a little iffy on doing it, so I bought one from AllTran...	11
	1990 Ford F-250 Custom 7.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTHX25G2L All the help was great and we had marginal success The code 41 is gone; we put a Ford o2 sensor in. Their books call for a 3-wire, Bosch calls for a 4-wire. It did apparently solve it (I sent it to the Ford garage) but it doesn't make sense to me; according to... Trouble codes: 32 (EGR open/erratic or valve position sensor too low), 41 (No exhaust gas oxygen switching detected-always indicating lean).	10
	1990 Ford F-250 Custom 5.8L high idle speed VIN: 1FTHX26H8L Thank you for the multiple replies that largely said to replace TPS, apperantly it has a drastic effect on the idle speed. I replaced TPS, retested, no codes, runs good. Thanks again.. Jeff Trouble codes: 21 (coolant temp signal problem), 24 (intake air temp out of range).	17
	1994 Ford Mustang 3.8L No Start VIN: 1FALP4449R Thanks for the responses, one message definitely had a better decription of how the system work-too bad alldata/mitchell can't provide it-. So after further testing my final determination was that the ICM was at fault. So we went with it, and the car starts ev...	6
	1995 Ford F-150 Special 4.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1FTEF15Y65 I received replies suggesting the TPS, MAP, Fuel problems, exhaust restriction and computer reprogramming. There were also two replies about the distributor pickup. I removed the distributor and found that the distributor shaft was wobbling. The shutter window... Trouble codes: 225 (No knock signal).	9
	1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMDU34X9T Thanks to all who replyed. After I checked and rechecked every possible reason for the problem, and could not find the reason for the problem the customer decided to wait for the problem to get worse and then bring the vehicle back. When he does and I do find ... Trouble codes: P0304.	25
	1997 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTJS34FIT IDM is good getting fuel Checked hi pressure pump output - 0 psi Removed line to check for any flow - none Checked hi pres tank - low - removed tank and cranked engine - good low oil pressure & flow to tank I am now removing filter (this is in a E (yes 'E') ... Trouble codes: P1298 (idm fault), P1292 (bank 2 short to ground), P0340 (cam position sensor), P1711 (trans temp).	10
	1998 Ford Contour 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: IFAFP6635W i want to thank everyone for there help. everyone said either the cam sensor or mechanical timing. since the cam sensor was replaced, i checked the t-belt. it was in time but customer told us since we were there to go ahead and replace it. she also said that i... Trouble codes: P0340 (cam position sensor circuit malfunction).	11
	2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L brakes would like thank evey one who replayed to my post, what i found is that the caliper bracket on the drivers side was not allowing the caliper to return keeping the brake pad applied and over heating the fluid causing a pull to the right this would only happen w...	14
	2000 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTYR10V5Y First, Thanks to all replied We rechecked all wiring, powers and grounds all were clean and tight.(thanks Bobby) We did check the connector under the seat for water intrusion and none was found (thanks Larry) Well this is our results After Draining the f... Trouble codes: P0176.	3
	1992 Geo Tracker 1.6L fuel VIN: 2CNBE18UN6 Thanks to all who answered, got many replies saying the ecm was the problem and how to see if it was damaged. after removing the ecm i opened it up as instructed and found the board was corroded. replaced the ecm with a rebuilt unit and the vehicle started rig...	9
	2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4.3L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKDT13WX2 First a thanks to everyone who replied to my request for help. We found a loose vacumme connector to the Purge valve solonoid. The vacumme hose was not properly seated. We also found the vent solonoid at the rear crossmember. Pt # [...] Customer said he has... Trouble codes: P0440.	6
	1987 Honda Accord 2.0L Starting VIN: 1HCGCA538X Many thanks to all of you that replied. It is the culmination of all of our experiences that makes this group the best, period. Waited a day and after the car dried out:dried out the plugs with air :it started and cleaned out. Still had a load induced miss s...	42
	1999 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L power steering pump VIN: 2HKRL1867X I am very sorry for keeping this open so long. It took a while to get the customer back in. We replaced the front seal on the power steering pump and the hose from the resavoir to the pump. The replies I recieved suggested that when we tensioned the new p/s be...	22
	1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0L compression VIN: SAJHD6049X Success with this one, folks, - it appears to have gotten fixed. T.W.'s procedure was : he drained the oil, [which did smell rather severely contaminated with fuel], left the drain plug out overnight, and refilled it and put on a new filter the following morni...	16
	1988 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, EXTREME FAST IDLE VIN: 1JCMT7849J new t.p.s. fixed vehicle. customer neglected to tell me that when he had the engine rebuilt they stripped the mounting screws for the tps. I repaired the screw holes and replace the sensor.Problem gone! Thanks for the help Carl	11
	1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L No Start VIN: 1JAGZ78Y6P You people are great, I had 15 or so responses and 14 of them said bad computer was the problem and you were right. To many names to list but thanks to all. Jay	15
	1988 Mazda RX-7 GTU 1.3L No Start VIN: JM1FC3316J Nightmare vehicles, customer started up car drove a few feet and then shut down cold. That is the reason for the car flooded as I am told by the RX experts. The procedure that worked for us was as follows. Remove spark plugs and crank vehicle for aprox 5 to 6 ...	11
	1989 Mazda MPV Cargo 3.0L Starter VIN: JM3LV5224K Thank you to all who helped. It would appear that a combination of things were to blame. Micheal lead me to all three things that were a problem. I cleaned the blue 2 wire connector next to the battery (minor). The transmission ground strap was missing (major)...	6
	1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L No Start VIN: WDBEA32E9S Received a lot of engine wiring harness problems on this one. Turned out to be a bad power supply wire from the battery to ECM. Hard to find intermittent problems like this, when I checked all power and grounds were good. Wish I had a break out box for this ca... Trouble codes: 115 (Data bus from LH-R missing), R17 (Data Exchange malfunction Between Individual Control Modules).	11
	1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L Surge VIN: WDBJF20F6V Some of you recommended replacing vacuum transducers. Unfortunately, the last shop already replaced them. Cleaned The throttle body and checked the operation of the vacuum valves. Problem came back 2 days later. Removed the intake pipe and cleaned sticky reson...	7
	1997 Mitsubishi mx saloon 1500CC transmission VIN: E-CK2A-SRX i want to thank all those who help me ,but mark especially .i had to remove the transmission and and change the front pump.the pump where the rings work were damage therefore no forward drive .i hope all of you have learnt something.	4
	1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1G3WH14T1P I was not actually clearing ECM memory. Removal of the ECM fuse behind the glove compartment was not enough to clear ECM memory. I had to remove the fuse at R/F corner of engine compartment. Now vehicle can actually start from scratch, learning how to run. Rep...	7
	1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L steering wheel, body VIN: 1GHDX03E2W thank you for all your help and support. had many replies within the first few hours. this vehicle costed me lots of time and money. we tried and tested everything that the replies had recommend. check everything over, check ball joints, tie rods, strut mounts...	18
	1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL 3.4L ignition VIN: 1GHDX03E0Y thanks to all who responded. the ignition switch was the problem with this silhouette. the e-mails provided good tech info that made the final diagnosis easy. the switch not only took care of the no start condition, but also cured some minor accessory problems...	6

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