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	1998 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2L exhaust valves VIN: WAUBG34DOW Hello AUDI Techs We send the cyliders heads to the machine shop for light resurface and valve stem seal replacement only, no valve job, we did this due to oil leaks from head gasket, after the first time we got the heads back from the machine shop, put the cyl...	View
	1995 BMW 325i 2.5L runs hot VIN: WBACB3320S this car came to us after customer had it at a few other shops.The car runs hot in traffic after driving at highway speeds.we have driven this car and let it sie in the shop for 4 hours running and it will not get over half way to hot.When it first came in we ...	View
	1996 Buick Regal 3.8L Transmission Temperature Sensor VIN: 2G4F52K5T1 Thanks	View
	1996 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L instrument cluster VIN: 1G6KD52Y8Y Good Morning, This Deville has had this problem for 6 months. It will occur intermittently mostly after 30 minutes of driving. Instrument cluster goes out, climate control becomes inop., dimmers become inop., may flicker at times. The symptom may disappear fo...	View
	1996 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 4.6L Electronic VIN: 1G6ET129XT Hello, everyone I have this Eldorado that has a P0717 ( Input speed sensor ). I road tested it with the scanner and there is no value showing. Checked at the PCM and verified no value. So I went ahead and dropped the cradle and took the valve body cover off. M...	View
	1990 Chevrolet G20 Chevy Van 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 2GCEG25K7L Doe not run very well (runs very Lean) wont idle. Has a new computer,Iac motor & IGN Module. Computer not controlling spark & fuel correctly. If you put the van into bakup fuel/spark mode or disconect the timeing connector van will run ok. any Ideas of where t... Trouble codes: 44 (Lean exaust)	View
	1991 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L pressure plate VIN: 1GCGK24K1M Thank you for reading this request. This PU has had a low pedal release problem for some time. I have bled it several times and it helps but never brings the release point up very much. You have to push the pedal to the floor to get any release, and now it is ...	View
	1995 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.0L engine noise VIN: 1GCEK19H6S Hello everyone. this 305 has a squeack sound on the front on the engine like a bad belt or a weak tensioner. It is a faint sound but can be heard in the cab and more so with the hood open. But i can remove the belt and it is still there. Engine carries good oi...	View
	1995 Chevrolet S10 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS14Z5S hey, I have this S10 pickup with codes PO228 & P0296 I trayed to find the codes In Alldata & Michelle on demand no luck .After I reset the ECM and start the engine immediately the above codes will come. I never seen this codes for 95 S10 before . The truck run... Trouble codes: P0228, P0296	View
	2000 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Fuse 104 VIN: 1C4GP64L4Y This vehicle died while driving. The 40 amp fuse which supplies battery voltage to the ignition switch was blown. The fuse was replaced and the vehicle driven to our shop--it has not blown since. The wiring diagram shows that the fuse feeds the starter relay (...	View
	1987 Dodge Aries LE 2.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall VIN: 1B3BD36K9H I was asked to look at this vehicle for another local shop where the tech had been driven mad from looking at it for so long. At cold start-up, the vehicle requires you to feather the gas pedal in order to start it, and you must keep your foot on the pedal to...	View
	1995 Dodge Dakota 5.2L Hesitation, Surge, Misfire VIN: 1B7GL23YX5 this vehicle is my brother in laws and also my only tech. i'm afraid if we don't get it fixed he may not make it to work one morning! this truck runs great most of the time. when it gets below 1/2 tank of gas will start all of symptoms above. with a digital f...	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
	1997 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Timing Belt Tension VIN: 1B3EJ46X4V Can anyone help me with the timing belt tensioning procedure on the 2.4's newist tensioner upgrade? Our local dealer has no info and say that they have not installed the new style yet. I cannot find any relating TSB. They did, however, supply an instruction sh...	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
	2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L engine VIN: 2B3HD46R9Y I have this car that the oil light comes on at idle in gear. The car is well maintained and the engine is quiet. At idle the oil light came on. I replaced the oil pump & checked the main bearings which are like new. The engine is quiet. The oil pressure is sti...	View
	1989 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall VIN: 1FABP55U5J Howdy. Need a fresh set of opinions. This is our shop car and it has been handed off to me after several techs gave up on it. The car surges and idles like it has "a hot cam" w/ tons of raw fuel from the tail pipe. I cannot get the idle to stay put unless I tu...	View
	1991 Ford Aerostar XL 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FMCA11U5M help, This Arostar have plenty of sparks, about 40 psi of fuel pressure, good compression, and the there is injector pulse with the noid light. I've check for codes, but none was pressent. I've rotated the distributor around but cannot get get any sign of star...	View
	1995 Ford Contour LX 2.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FALP66L2S Greetings all...this Contour LX came in on the hook for a crank/no start. found no 'check engine' illumination with key on, checked fuses and found #4 20 amp ignition fuse in underhood fuse box blown. replaced fuse and car started but felt like it was running ... Trouble codes: 212 (loss of ignition input to pcm/spout), 215 (coil 1 primary failure), 216 (coil 2 primary failure)	View
	1995 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L dome lamps VIN: 1FMDU34X95 Thanks in advance for your help.The dome lamps on this vehicle will stay on at random.You can open and close one door and the lights will stay on. Then you go to another door, open and close it and the lights go out. Happens intermittantly. Cannot pinpoint to ...	View
	1999 Ford Windstar SEL 3.8L Surge VIN: 2FMDA534XX Will the Windstar problems ever cease to exist? I have this Windstar with a surge issue when turning the steering wheel. No codes stored in the computer. Turning the steering wheel in either gear or park the rpm's will surge about 300 to 500 rpm's. It is not a...	View
	1999 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L coolant pressure VIN: 1FTYR10V9X vehicle came in with a blown head gasket, replace head gasket now the upper and lower radiator hose is very hard the engine temp is normal when the vehicle for more then 4 hr the hose is still hard the radiator had a 16lb cap i replace it with a 13lb cap and i...	View
	2001 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L Cuts out VIN: 1FTYR14U51 After warmed up, when driving this truck and accelerating hard (like to pass someone), engine will instantly cut out and back in upon reaching about 3000 rpm. This varies somewhat as far as exact rpm and duration. It's not a bog or cylinder misfire. It's gone ...	View
	2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L Steering gear or pump VIN: 1FMYU70E11 Hello All This Explorer has a bad vibration in the steering wheel when the vehicle is at a stop and the wheel is turned back and forth. It is also noticable when driving down the highway and manuvering the vehicle. This vibration is worse at stops and turning...	View
	2001 Ford Excursion XLT 6.8L 1-2 shift VIN: SALTY1245Y This ford does not want to shift from 1-1 until the engine is over reved;1-2 at about 45mph.If you floor it and try to shift by backing off the throttle then when you give gas it just free revs like it is in neutral.	View
	1992 GMC K2500 Sierra SLE 7.4L presure plate VIN: 1GTGK24N8N truck came in with a failed slave cylinder when replaced it had high pedal presure. customer was informed if cylinder failed again he would need a new clutch. it was two months when it failed again. we then installed clutch (new) hydraulics (slave & master cyl...	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
	1990 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign 4.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: SAJHY174XL The Jaguar would run for several minutes with gas line pinched off and all injector connectors disconnected! How is this possible? Could it be the fuel that left sitting inside the intake? (This thing has pretty big plastic intake!) Sounds like a chicken still...	View
	1995 Kia Sephia GS 1.8L rad fan VIN: KNAFA1252S To all KIA tech this KIA SEPHIA GS came in with the rad fan not running...with the ac on the condenser fan will run and cool it down...with the ac off the car will get so hot that it will start to purk out the coolant...after checking the wiring we found out t...	View
	1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L srs VIN: WDBGAS1E1S SOS, mercedes masters. I need your help. I need to know the location of the front passenger side seat occupation signal comes from, and proper diagnosis procedures. It's not in the wiring cirucit, according to Mitchell on-demand it's called the right front etr...	View
	1994 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBEA34E1R Am not very familiar with the European automobiles and am having trouble on how to go about troubleshooting a code 19. Mitchell shows code 19 as Fuel Injectors open or short circuit or Emmission Control System Adaptation at Limit. Can't find anything on how to... Trouble codes: 19 (Fuel Injectors open or short circuit or emmission control system adaptation at limit.)	View
	1996 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MELM6535T Hello all, this car will set a misfire code on #1 cylinder only when cold.You can clear the code when warm and run the car all day and it will never set a code.In the morning it will set a code right away.I have checked the ignition on a scope and checked out... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cyl 1 missfire), P0171 (lean condition)	View
	2000 Mercury Villager Sport 3.3L reverse VIN: 4M2XV12T7Y I have a Village with no reverse until vehicle is driven for 2 to three miles. When it has no reverse the reverse line pressure is lower than spec. Fluid level is ok and pan has been dropped and no excessive metal or clutch material is present. Manual low does...	View
	1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 4A3CS44T8N I cannot retrieve any codes with the voltmeter. Car dies at idle. It acts like the idle air motor isnt working so i removed it but it seems to be okay. Fuel pressure is ok.	View
	1993 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L Clutch VIN: JN1EJ01F7P Once the vehicle is at operating temperature, the clutch grabs and vehicle just revs high without movement. System thoroughly bled and checked but to no avail. I need to know what I'm overlooking.	View
	1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3L Unknown VIN: JN8AR05Y8T Hello, This vehicle came to our facility with a bad vibration at all rpm's and all speeds. The client stated the problem began after having another facility replace the trailing arm bushings. The customer returned to that facility the following day, and they ...	View
	2000 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L steering linkage VIN: JN1CA31A4Y Hello. We have 2000 maxima that when driving it would feel like it has a loose tierod.When on the hoist and turning steering wheel 1/2 turns back and forth there is a solid clunk noise heard. Tierods are fine,rack feels and apears to be fine.Any ideas? thanks...	View
	1987 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham 3.8L 'Electrical Problem" seems 800 data circut faulty VIN: 1G3EZ1134H good morning and thank you all in advance!!! multiple body codes B334-b335-b336-b337, car defaults to high speed fan blower on defrost and message center says electrical problem, found a service bulliten for multiple codes, diagnostic proceedure is to pull BCM...	View
	1998 Plymouth Voyager 3.3L Gauges VIN: 1P4GP44ROW Vehicle came in with speedometer not accurate. We used Snap on scanner to calibrate all gauges speedometer does not calibrate at 20mph. We took a used instrument cluster from another vehicle and every thing worked Ok, gauges mileage etc. We installed a new pri...	View
	1995 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L Cooling Systems VIN: 1G2HX52K4S Hello techs Customer brought in this car with steam rollin out of exhaust. Removed plugs- found antifreeze on cyl. 2,4,6 Suspect blown head gaskets--upon removing intake manifold, found definite blown intake gaskets around cooling ports Is this a problem on 3....	View
	1997 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4L module VIN: 1GMDXO3E4V Hi guys , looking for help on this done ,pulling out my hair by now. Customer came in with abs light on.Scan system for codes, had about 7 or 8 codes that really don't make too much sense ,as if any code would just pop up .Erase all codes ,one came back Low Vo...	View
	2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi 3.8L Traction control VIN: 1G2HZ5417Y Hello all, we have this 2000 Bonneville with ABS/TCS and stability package. We are getting error messages in the Driver Info center to repair stability system. We have scanned it and gotten a C1287 code(steering rate error). There is no data for the sensor in ...	View
	1999 Porsche Boxster 2.5L electric windows VIN: WP0CA2988X hi,we have a 1999 boxter both windows goes up halfway only,but will go down all the way. is there a relearn procedure? have no info on alldata and mitchell.	View
	1992 Saab 9000 CD Turbo 2.3L Hesitation VIN: YS3CL48M2N Hey Saab techs, I need advice. I have a 92 Saab 9000 turbo in the shop for a no power complaint. I drove it and it drives real flat like the turbo isn't working. The turbo gauge moves a little bit when I floor it but it doesn't go much. I can physically move t...	View
	1998 Saturn SL2 1.9L Safety VIN: 1G8ZF5288V The air bag lite is staying on. It set two codes b1022 and b1061. It looks like the air bags themselves and the abs sensor box are both used parts. When using datastream two things look funny the DRESF and PRESF both show 22 volts.	View
	1999 Subaru Legacy Limited 30th Anniversary 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3BG6852X DTC P0400 egr system malfunction. It seems that the PCM is barely triggering the EGR system, the vehicle has a new PCM installed. Monitored activity of EGR and for first few days it was pretty lively. Then the activity declined and the MIL came back on. When t... Trouble codes: P0400	View
	2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX 2.5L engine VIN: JS3TD62V3Y Guys I'll be quick. Good customer, 2000 suzuki grand vitara, 62k miles, started knocking sound from (apparently) rh valve cover front area. Sound a little too fast to be lifter noise, possible timing chain noise. Fix archives show one suzuki tech who says tens...	View
	1989 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Misfire VIN: 2T1AE92E2K This car is missing on #1 and#2 cyl yet spark and fuel are present compression is good across the board when fired up cold exhaust is smelling like raw fuel also raw gas leaks out of pipe removing spark plug leads while running have zero affect on rpm.seems od...	View
	1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3GN87RXW This is my first post. I sure hope you humans can help us. When driving this truck, the MIL will flash for about 15 seconds at a time & put misfire codes in pending. After truck is shut off, then restarted and driven a second trip, the MIL will finally come on... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire), P0302 (cyl. 2 misfire), P0305 (cyl. 5 misfire)	View
	1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC 2.8L code clearing VIN: WVWEF4509P hello group, thanx in advance for taking the time to read this. i have been struggling to clear the codes out of this corrado for some time. i do believe i am following procedure, i have read all codes. my mitchell paper manual states verbatim- to erase fault ... Trouble codes: 2111 (engine speed sensor out of range)	View
	1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L MIL Lamp on, hard start VIN: 3VWRF81HOW Hope there are some VW guys out there reading mail.This Jetta has run me to the end of my info. and I'm still no closer to a repair.The original reason it came in was MIL illuminated.Glow plug light also flashing.Rpm sensor code could cause the flashing and af... Trouble codes: P0321, P0605, P0380	View
	1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSA29M4X i replaced the front o2 sensor after testing the operation via my lab scope ,cleared the codes and redrove it no codes. i got the car back 2 days later with check engine light back on , only code 17990 was back. ran the diagnostics, and found the maf reading w... Trouble codes: 17990 (idle adapt at limit)	View
	2000 Volvo V40 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1VW2556Y Replaced exhaust cam reset valve, but MIL comes on. Cleared code, but returns after 5 minutes driving. Car passes Ca. smog however check engine light comes on again. Tryomg to get smog. cert. (annual test). Our PDA scanner shows 9.7 volts at valve connection, ... Trouble codes: P1014	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1999 Audi A6 2.8L cam adjuster VIN: WAUDA24B9X thanks to all who replied - used hylomar on gaskets and seals - test drove for 100 miles and rechecked - no other leaks found	6
	2003 Audi TT 1.8L Remote lock VIN: TRUUT28N13 Thanks to those that responded, I'm almost embarrassed to post this fix...the batteries were dead in both remotes. Seemed implausible both remotes would quit at the same time on a car with such low mileage. Check the basics first!	4
	1995 BMW 740iL 4.0L blower motor VIN: WBAGJ6324S Hello BMW Techs We did go to BMW web site got all of the information necessary and did our troubleshooting, from the switch we were getting a signal to the relay which is located behind the glove box and power was going to the blower motor, therefore we determ...	12
	1998 BMW 740iL 4.4L Cooling Systems VIN: WBACJ8320W Thanks to all who responded. This car has a computer controlled thermostat, and the temp guage is heavily damped so it doesn't fluctuate with the temp changes the computer causes. The car still ocassionally overheats and I may be looking at a head gasket leak....	5
	2002 BMW M3 3.2L Mechanical VIN: WB5BL93422 I received 5 replys to my post. One was to try a different type fluid,or to check the clutch operation, but I don't think it is either because it goes into reverse ok. I think it is internal transmission problems, customer is going back to the dealer again and...	6
	1992 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L heater core VIN: IG6CD53B8N After checking everything I have concluded that it must be a cracked head or blown head gasket. Customer refused to go any further to fix the problem.	15
	1997 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 4.6L Stall VIN: 1G6ET1293V Thanks to everyone for the help. It was the crank sensors.	4
	1999 Chevrolet Express 1500 5.7L Brakes VIN: 1GBFG15R7X We got nine replies total. I want to thank all of you that replied. Some of the suggestions were caliper to spindle clearence, hard spots in the rotor's, smoothness of rotor finish and making sure a good bi-directional cut is on the rotor. After starting f...	10
	1999 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1W152M1X Thanks to everyone who helped. Found out from the exhaust shop that they put an OBD1 cat on by mistake and not an OBD2 cat. So it was an aftermarket cat problem. Changed to an OBD2 cat, seems to be fine now, we will find out in a month and a half (that is ho... Trouble codes: P0420 (Catalyst Efficiency low bank 1).	11
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L Misfire VIN: 3B7HC13YXG thanks to all the great help you techs out there gave to resolve this particular problem.i gave it much thought so is what idid was ipulled all the plugs theylooked fine except 1 apone closer examination i found the porclin had a chip in it ,after replacing it...	17
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L No Start VIN: 3B7HC12Y1X Well this beast is gone. Thanks to all who replyed. John of Georgia said to try dropping the exhaust.Well low and behold it would run with exhaust open. Found the converter stopped up with what looked like coake. So repalced the converter. But still had to m...	12
	1989 Ford Bronco II XL 2.9L fuel gauge VIN: 1FNCU14T9K We tested the fuel gauge using the old fuel pump assembly and found the gauge and slosh module were operating perfectly. What we did find after removing the new fuel pump assembly from the tank was a stuck float lever in the 'up' position. It had to be pryed...	10
	1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe 3.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FAPP64R5L I recieved a couple of good replies from 2 techs (see replies) to check tps. I did with a labscope (vantage, some people say its not a real labscope but I love it) but that was not the problem. I used my scope on the Idle air control motor. when started it was...	6
	1996 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L no power VIN: 2FALP74W8V thanks to all that responded...most hit the fix right on the head a 'dirty maf sensor' i removed the sensor & could see the crud on the sensor wire that the air flows through. sprayed with cleaner & the car runs like a dream again.	13
	1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU34E6W thanks to everyone who replied. the customer would not approve any further testing and has not returned with the vehicle.if i get any news good or bad i will let you know.take care. Trouble codes: P0153 (ho2s21 slow response), P0304 (cyl 4 missfire), P0305 (cyl 5 missfire), P0306 (cyl 6 missfire), P0175 (system too rich bnk 2), P1000 (system check incomplete).	16
	2001 GMC Savana 3500 6.5L Stall VIN: 1GDJG31F91 Thanks for all the help. It turns out GM has a 100,000 mile warranty on the injection pump for these vehicles. I advised the owner and he brought the truck in for warranty. He has got it back now and reports no problems. Trouble codes: 126 (insuf coolant temp fpr stable oper), 238 (boost sensor 1 open/high), 236 (boost sensor 1 out of range).	2
	1990 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Parasitic Draw VIN: JHMCB7655L Hello everyone and thanks for the help received on this one. As instructed, I inspected the door pin switches and found no problems. I continued to have a problem with the seat belt control module not powering down. These should power down after approximately ...	3
	1991 Honda Accord LX 2.2L speed sensor VIN: 1HGCB7658M Thanks to all who replied to our request 12 in all. most said it is ok to disconnect hoses. several said to make sure we bleed all air from system when put back together. THANKS again this was very helpful. DAVE	14
	1994 Honda Accord EX 2.2L noise VIN: 1HGCB7654P Thanks for the replies, Most suggested a problem with the backing plate, bent or maybe a rock caught between the backing plate and the hub. Also one response for the outer edge of the hubcap rubbing the tire. The solution ended up being very basic and embarr...	9
	1999 Hyundai Accent GL 1.5L Excessive Emissions VIN: KMHVF24N8X It seems the cats on this car are covered 8 years 80000 mi by the manufacturer. Customer took back to dealer so we will see what they say. Thanks for all the replies. Most replies stated the O2 could be bad and not the cats.	13
	1995 Infiniti J30 3.0L Weak Assist VIN: JNKAYZ1069 Hello To All, Color this one Green, cause it's gone home! Ken [...] nailed this one. After applying pressure tester to pump outlet and verifying output psi, I was then instructed to place on the return line @ resevoir which is...	3
	1996 Isuzu Trooper S 3.2L MIL Lamp on, NO OVERDRIVE VIN: JACDJ58V0T well finally got this one fixed, had three replies one which was right on. The new cts came with a new connector that my tech had not installed as he did not see any corrosion or other reason to cut the harness and install the new connector. After we replaced ... Trouble codes: P0125.	4
	1998 Isuzu TILTMASTER 3.9L unkown warning light VIN: J8BC4B1K2W Howdy there, I know I already closed this but the powers that be are re-reminding me to do it again. I got one reply immediately from Mark [...] also nai...	4
	2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Stall VIN: 4S2CK58W6Y Thanks to everyone, the coustmer decided not to spend anymore money at this time. I did not find a fix but had a lot of good suggestions, spark plugs Any brand except Denso will cause problems with the ION sensing ignition, sparkplugs were denso. alt. overchar...	10
	1988 Jaguar XJS 5.3L No Start, ODOM MOVES/CRANK VIN: SAJNV5848J Thanks Don,John,Jim for your time. What we did was ck'd on a price for the amplifier. The next thing that happened was the counterman said he ordered it. I told him i didn't have approval yet and i didn't order it. Anyways when it came in i said to deliver it ...	3
	1998 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L 4-5 shift VIN: SAJHX6247W The fix is in! First I would like to thank Herb from eurotans. He told us that after any replacement of these transmission you have to do a adaptive relearn. The web site for finding this is europeantransmissions.com. You pick mercedes transmission and then pi...	1
	1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1J4FJ58S7M I want to thank everyone for there help,I mistakenly over looked the obvious.Vacuum leak at the intake-but thanks anyways your replies helped me start with the basic's again.	8
	1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on, power loss VIN: 1J4FY19S1V Thanks to all that replied. Each had a valid question or comment and I appreciate your time. When I posted this originally, I was hoping for a nudge towards the crank sensor as I suspected that MIGHT be the problem but without being more sure I just didn't wan... Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, P0303.	6
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L interior VIN: SALTY1245Y Had few replies,but I was informed that power seats did not go through a body computer.But didn't get info on being pre wired or not.	5
	1996 Lexus LS400 4.0L high idle cold VIN: JT8BH22FIT Well Im not sure what to think about this Lexus...we cleaned and tested everything but the ecu for the idle circuit. It passed all the tests and from some of the responses I received the 'condition' (a high cold fast idle) seems to be normal. Im personally not...	9
	1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L timing VIN: WDBBA48D7J Okay, This one was quite a chore,I lined up the dots on the flexplate and reinstalled the transmission,pulled the distributor and installed it correctly and the car fired and ran beautiful,timing is not solid at 12btdc and engine is very smooth.I adjusted the ...	5
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 3.0L door locks VIN: WDBCA24D6M after receiving 8 replies that gave us several choices, we eventually found a burned up relay behind the speedo. it was the seat belt buzzzer warning relay.the fuse that kept blowing was for the antenna motor,seat belt buzzer, interior coutesy lights and door ...	8
	1996 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4M2DV11W4T Hey everybody and thanks so much for all the help! To respond to a couple questions first, we did put a low amp probe on al the injectors and all seemed good. Could see the pintle bumps just fine, which to me is an indication that they were all at least open... Trouble codes: P0325 (Knock Sensor Bank 1), P0300 (Random misfire).	6
	1991 Mitsubishi Montero 3.0L No Start VIN: JA4GJ31S0M Thanks for all the replies. Resolution was achieved via rebuilding of the ECM. Many thanks to ECM To GO at 1-888 ecmtogo. Their website (www.ecmtogo.com) had many helpful tips and they did a great job refurbishing our old unit in a very timely fashion. Once ag... Trouble codes: 11 (02 sensor), 13 (intake air temp), 25 (Baro pressure sensofur).	5
	1999 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 1.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3AY11A0X Despite his acerbic and insulting answer, and the fact that he has probably never worked on one of these cars, Claudio from Oklahoma actually nailed it. The dealer had to fix it. The EGR is most readily accessible and visible from under the car. I removed it a... Trouble codes: P0400 (egr flow).	4
	1985 Nissan Maxima GL 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1HU15S2F Thanks guys for responding. This poor thing was so far gone that any of the 3 things wrong exceeded the value of the car. I got some good suggestions; checking TPS for stuck in WOT position- was OK, MAF voltage KOEO & cranking, all in spec etc.. I did call Ide... Trouble codes: 21 (coolant sensor).	7
	1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4BU31D4T removing the dash and resecuring the screws behind the speedometer fixed the problem. Trouble codes: P0500.	3
	1971 Oldsmobile cutlass 350CID direct clutch VIN: 342571M137 thanks to everyone for the help. i had tons of replies and even a phone call, that was above and beyond the call of duty .the majority said that the extra steel is common practice to solve clearance problems and is not going to make any trouble down the road. ...	28
	1987 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Brougham 3.8L extended crank time VIN: 1G3CW5138H thanks to all that helped. first of all there was a bad connection at the fuel pump relay- once that was fixed the relay did not work-- replaced the relay and now the fuel pump powers up with ignition on for 2 secs. ran vehicle with pressure guage-- shut engin...	29
	1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3.3L No Start VIN: 2G3AL54N6M Thanks to all who responded to my request. The vehicle seems to have fixed itself. It now starts fine. I think the problem was one of the injectors. After running cleaner through the system the vehicle seems to operate properly although I can,t say for sure wh... Trouble codes: 27 (tcc solenoid 2nd gear switch).	11

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