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	1992 Acura Legend LS 3.2L door locks VIN: JH4KA7672N Hello all, The electric door locks will unlock normally, but when you lock the door with any of the interior switches, the doors lock repeatedly for 15 to 20 seconds. The only item common to all door locks is the door lock module. Installed another module wit...	View
	1992 BMW 325i 2.5L System VIN: WBACB3319N The customer returned with the car overheating. This time, it was easy to confirm the overheating condition. We bled the air from the system and drove it. It overheated within a few blocks. We tested for head gasket failure several times, but it was fine. We l...	View
	1994 BMW 525i 2.5L No Start VIN: WBACB432RF Hello, This vehicle cranks but does not start. There is no injector pulse or spark. The code indicates a possible problem with the immobilizer, but it does crank. The display in the console is flashing "code" also. We tried 2 different keys, but it still does ... Trouble codes: 66 (Signal Burglar Alarm dwa)	View
	1998 BMW 740iL 4.4L heater VIN: WBAGJ8323W To The BMW Techs. We have this car on our shop. customer compleint ,the heater on driver side hot & pass side cool. We replaced heater valve as per dealer suggested but we still have same problem.There is no information on Alldata system Or Mitchel. Signal to ...	View
	1994 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4.6L tcc slip VIN: 1G6KF52Y0R This is my first time asking for some help on here. I have a 1994 Cadillac with a 4T80E transmission and i am getting a P039 code. the transmission has been rebuilt new clutches, steels, and solenoids. It does have the original converter. It shifts great feels...	View
	1981 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, runs rich VIN: 1G1AY8769B Help! This goes out to all the old GM driveability techs out there. I have done at least 300 of these Quadrajet computer controlled carbs and have never had one do this: It is commanding opposite of what it should. I have 800+ mv on the O2 and the ECM is comma...	View
	1986 Chevrolet Sprint 1.0L Engine VIN: 1GCMR6859G Our customer brought her car into our shop with the complaint that she could not get her vehicle above 25 MPH. I performed a compression test on the vehicle and those values are listed. We then realized that the choke pull-off was inoperable. We replaced the c...	View
	1988 Chevrolet S10 2.5L Stall VIN: 1GCBS14E2J This S10 will start and idle for a couple of seconds and then die. It will start right back up and die again. Customer had previously replaced fuel filter, distributor cap & rotor, and ignition module. I checked and cleaned all grounds. Further testing shows t...	View
	1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2L Cuts out VIN: 1G1JC11G7L Code 255 unknown fault found using scanner. I cannot get a data stream on the scanner. Checked pcm power and grounds, checked continuity on serial data circuit, checked for shorts and grounds on serial data circuit. Found a fluctuating voltage on circuit from ... Trouble codes: 255 (Uknown fault)	View
	1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5L No Start VIN: 1GCHG39F5W the truck would not start . i cranked it it started then shut off the batterys whent dead after trying a few times codes found p1626,p1641,p1654,u1192 i towed it in let sit over night charged the batterys it started up and is running good has done this in the... Trouble codes: P1626, 91641 (see user manul chapter 11), P1654, U1192	View
	1998 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L shift indicator,radio VIN: 1G1ND52M9W When you turn the key on the shift indicator lights up like it should and the radio also but when you start the car they both go out.I;m just woundering if this is the ignition switch causing this problem? I can also start the car without the key in the igniti...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L duct mode/s VIN: 1GNDT13W4W No blower air out floor ducts. Majority of HVAC air is coming out of defrost duct- with some coming out of dash vents when in floor mode. All other discharge modes seem O.K. Doesn't seem like the system is in default defrost mode as when vacuum is lost. All fo...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 7.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1GBJG31J7X This van came in running very rough. We replaced cap, rotor, wires, plugs and ICM with OEM parts. The crank signal and MAF signal look good with the Vantage. Fuel pressure is slightly below spec at 50 at idle. Throttle snap the FP goes to 58. Misfire counter s...	View
	1999 Chevrolet K2500 5.7L brake lights VIN: 1GCGK23R8X have battery voltage on cold side of brake light switch-disconnected stop light switch and turn signal/hazard switchand cruise control module.wiggled wires under dash.disconnected third brake light and rear brake light harness with no success.are there any oth...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L Hard start VIN: 1GNEC13T1Y Vehicle was not starting on 1st turn of the key but after replacing the fuel pump it starts 1st time when cold.sometimes after it has run for sometime it won't restart,reading the fuel pressure when the key is turned on it only reads 45psi,then if you turn the...	View
	1996 Chrysler Concorde LX 3.5L Electronic VIN: 1C3HD56T3T On the control head for HVAC controls the screen is blank and unresponsive. I am aware of the probability of a faulty control head. The customer has brought me several used control heads with no luck. My question is this, what is the voltage range on the data...	View
	1995 Dodge Neon 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire VIN: 3P3ES67C8S This vehicle came in with a customer concern of rough idle when cold. What we have experienced is a rough idle for about 2-3 mins when cold with decreased engine vacuum of 11psi. Once it warms up the problem is gone(about 2-3mins literally :( and engine vacuum...	View
	1999 Dodge Neon High Line 2.0L huigh cluth? VIN: 1TRYDG675U I have two codes a P1776 and a P0700 I can not find them on all data but at a guess it has somthing to do with the transmission as it slips in high gear intermittantly. I just want to verify the two codes and find out if there are any problems with the high cl...	View
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.9L tcc on/off VIN: 1B7HF13Z6X the converter comin on/off,around 50 mph	View
	2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Misfire VIN: 3B7KC23671 Hey there Diesel Techs, I have this 01 Dodge pickup with 24 Valve Diesel that has a high rpm miss. I cleaned the injectors with a motorvac machine and has no codes. I checked the data with my snap-on scanner and found no CMP reference but has rpm data. I repla...	View
	1974 Ford F-100 Pickup 6.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: F10YKV0025 Hi All, This is for the semi Old Timers. This is on my personal vehicle which I bought as a work truck. The previous owner could never make it run right and now I am in the same boat. This truck has an aluminum intake, holley 650cfm carb and headers, so I am a...	View
	1993 Ford Festiva GL 1.3L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: KNJBT05H1P This car came in for an intermitant loss of power. When testing I found that it had a code for O2 sensor lean. I repaired a air leak on the air horn after the MAF sensor, also I noticed arcing on the plug wires, after all the tune up components were replaced a... Trouble codes: 15 (o2 sensor lean)	View
	1993 Ford Probe 2.5L Poor Idle Quality Hello you fine people out here. I need some of those Ford techs on this one. Here it goes, This Probe was at another garage for an engine replacement OK ( everything was good after that ) for a few weeks. Then it suddenely died on him on the highway. Tow it in...	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
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 2FMDA5149T Hi there everyone I am having a really hard time with this vehicle. It was in for a coolant leak, I replaced the timing cover gaskets and the timing chain as well due to wear. The customer returned the van with a stall and hesitation complatint. It feels like ...	View
	1998 Ford Mustang 4.6L No Start VIN: 1FAFP24X7W First please note build date of 10/98. Vehicle titled and vin verifies 1998. Tow in, no start, no power to fuel pump. Checked Alldata for diagrams. Can find no location for the fuel pump fuse. Underhood fuse box diagram available from Alldata is incorrect. ...	View
	2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Speedo VIN: 2FMZA5146Y We have this Winstar that is giving us fits. The customer complained of an ABS light and OD light on and an erratic speedo. Test drive showed these symptoms. The speedo will fluctuate between 40 and 80 mph while going steady down the road. We tested the Output...	View
	1999 Geo METRO 1.3L noise VIN: 2C1MR5222X vehicle has a whistleing noise coming from aif filter housing only at idle. no cracks or any damage to housing. any help would be appreciated the noise is coming from within the throttle body thank you	View
	1996 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKCS13W8T This is a very random problem. May not happen for days. Freeze frame data is all I have to go on right now. Had lab scope hooked up to cam sensor for 2 hours and did not occur. Checked the archives and found a similar post which indicated a TSB 02-06-04-043 fo... Trouble codes: P0340 (camshaft sensor circuit malfunction), P0175 (fuel system too rich bank 2)	View
	1991 Infiniti Q45 A 4.5L Power Train VIN: JNKNG01C7M A slight vibration is felt only on take offs between 1500 and 2000 rpms only. We would like to know if somebody can offer us some help with this problem.	View
	1978 Jaguar XJ6 L 4.2L Blower motor VIN: UJ2T709510 Blower motor only works when the fan switch is on defrost position only. It will not work in low auto or high. Tried replacing fan relay, cked fuses, ok. If you drive car long enough sometimes the system will work by itself. Any help or input will help. Thank ...	View
	1989 Jaguar Vanden Plas 3.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: SAJKY154XK This car surges mainly at idle when first started cold. It gets better when warmed up. The RPM will surge from about 900 to 2000 rpm when put in gear and also on a decel. The customer said that he replaced the idle air control valve with no change. The supplem...	View
	1990 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: SAJFY1741L Im at my wits end with this cat...this started out as a poor running condition several weeks ago when we were having some rain. BTW this is one of our cars not a customer car. The ignition wires looked suspect and were the original wires. The weather dried out...	View
	1983 Jeep Scrambler 4.2L Fuel Gauge VIN: 2FMDA51465 Hey Everyone I was hopeing that someone as seen this problem before. This scrambler came in with a fuel gage inop, so testing gauge and wiring found that the constant voltage regulator was not working so replace the gauge and everything was ok for a few days. ...	View
	1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1J4FX58S7R Hi: This Jeep came in because of High CO AND HC. NOx was around 500, just under pass/fail mark. We replaced O2 sensor and CO CAME DOWN TO 0.0% HC 28PPM. But NOx went up to over 900 ppm. There is no EGR system, no timing adjustment, engine temperature running a... Trouble codes: N0NE	View
	1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L Surge, MIL Lamp on, Converter Lock Up VIN: 1J4GZ78Y1T vehicle was brought in from transmission shop after they replaced sensors. what is happening is speedometer will go from 0 to 125mph and cause the transmission to shift into high gear and lock the convertor at low speeds. i feel the code is a false code becaus... Trouble codes: P0720	View
	1992 Land Rover Range Rover 3.9L Alternator & tachometer VIN: SALHV1248N Vehicle came back in with similar problem-alt. light glowing at times and battery not being recharged. Also this time the tachometer would not work when the alt light was glowing. Retested system and found that it was charging ok but the tach signal was low (a...	View
	1999 Land Rover Discovery Series II 4.0L abs traction con VIN: SALTY1240X Car came in with abs transion control and down hill decent light on We have scanner check all codes, scanner is capable of. No codes stored even in abs and abs light is on??? does anyone know of any common problems causing these sympthoms.	View
	2000 Lexus RX300 3.0L n-d, n-r VIN: JT6FH10U3Y This one's got me! Very heavy thump when shifting from "N" to "D" or "N" to "R". Don't know what else to do. Already replaced the transaxle assy. Also replaced all the engine/trans mounts. The only thing I have not replaced was the torque converter. Could this...	View
	1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.0L starter noise VIN: WDBCA25D4J when starting there is a noise like the starter is sticking the starter is not the problem we took one from another car ,also the ignition switch and lockout switch are ok any idea,s thanks	View
	1994 Mercedes-Benz S420 4.2L No Start, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: WDGBA43E7S A little bit of help on this one would be greatly appreciated. This vehicle intermittently will start missing then shut down and go into a cranks won't start mode. After sitting a short while it will restart and run normally until the next episode. When it is ...	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBLJ65G7X Mercedes Techs, found bad canister purge valve & replaced it. then found bad canister shutoff valve, replaced it & code p0443 did not come back but p0450 sets faster now than it did before. I looked in "fix data base" but could not find anything on code p0450.... Trouble codes: P0443, P0450	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDC1631541 Howdy all; I have had this same problem on another ml320 and did a simular repair and it came back twice in about 200 miles with the same codes just like this one. Alldata is so vauge on repair info for MB. I even pulled the valve covers to check the crankcase... Trouble codes: 371 (fuel syst at rich limit b1), 374 (fuel syst at rich limit b2)	View
	1992 Mercury Capri 1.6L No Start VIN: 6MPCT01Z2N Good afternoon group. I have a 92 mercury capri with the mazda 323 engine. It is at a friends shop and i am trying to help him out. It has no spark at the plugs. Apparently since this is a somewhat unique vehicle the customer has several spare parts and they h...	View
	1992 Oldsmobile 88 Royale LS 3.8L Misfire VIN: 1G3HY53L1N Hello, I have a 92 olds 88, with a random misfire, it is adding extra spark to the 2-5 and 1-4 coils, I can watch it on the scope when it misfires and backfires, you can see it sparking like a double spark. it will show up on the primary side of the coil, but ...	View
	1997 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L oil consumption VIN: 1G3GR62CXV Hello Group, Once again I'm in need of advice. Customer brought this Olds in complaining of using 2 1/2 qts. since last oil change 3200 miles ago. Before this he never had to add between changes. No leaks detected . I plugged off pcv grommet in the valve cover...	View
	1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L cooling system and crank case VIN: 1G2WJ52M1T Car came in for service when I removed oil plug I got a little bit of clear antifreeze also a milky residue inside of oil cap and vavle covers. When I checked the over flow bottle it had milky oil floating on the antifreeze. Any help with this problem would be...	View
	1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.4L Daytime Running Lights VIN: 1G2JB52TXW Hello All, I have a Sunfire driving me nuts. The DRL indicator on the dash just flashes when the vehicle is taken out of park and the headlamps are off. The DRL do not illuminate. They will come on if I manually ground the DRL relay at the cluster. I followed...	View
	1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2WP5217W Vehicle presents with a misfire noticeable on accel, MIL is flashing rapidly and misfire counter is counting in the thousands on cylinder 3. We first replaced all old {and they did look extremely worn}spark plugs with Ac-Delco double platinum. No change. We re... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L Fluid fill VIN: 1G2NW12E11 I need info from a tech on the transmission fluid refilling procedure for this transmission that I pulled the pan off of to change the filter. After opening the hood and discovered no fill tube and dipstick for checking the level. I do see and have removed the...	View
	1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Alarm System VIN: WPOCA2983V Good evening group... I need a little help on this one. I had a 1997 Boxster show up on my lot today. The customer is in transit and we are about 100+ miles from the closest dealer. The customer left the top down during a rain storm and allowed a large amoun...	View
	1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L AWD wheel hop VIN: 4SBG06859W Pretty straightforward clutch replacement on this Legacy and then started getting calls from the customer that it was wheel hopping on tight turns. He brought it back in and we added some "trans X" and advised him on the lubrication problems with new lubricant...	View
	1984 Toyota Cressida Luxury 2.8L No Start VIN: JT2MX63E4E hello every body . actually i have two of them one with the same problem one is auto. and one is manual.both have no spark all the fuses relays are ok i tried new coil did not work iam leaning towards igniters but iam not sure because they are $459.00 from the...	View
	1991 Toyota Crown 3968CC Wipers VIN: UZS141-000 I have this Toyota Crown Majesta build for the japanese market that has the wiper intermittent function not working. This vehicle is similar to the Lexus LS 400 but the instrument panel is digital. My problem is that I cannot locate the wiper control relay on ...	View
	1996 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4T1BG12K1T car began stalling hot on decel about 6 months ago. became more pronounced in last two months. does not set any codes. all basics check out. compression, fuel pressure and volume vacuum, timing, injector resistance and flow. any input would be appriceated.	View
	2000 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Poor Idle Quality hi guys,i have this rav4 in the shop for a hard start problem. it seems you have to hold your foot all the way down then it will start,i also notice on start up the idle does not flare up so i am replacing the iac valve.i also notice that the throttle plate % ...	View
	2002 Toyota Tacoma DLX 3.4L Headlight dimmer VIN: 5TBRN34153 This customer has an artificial left arm and would like to move the headlight dimmer from the current position on the turn signal switch to a floor "stomper". It is very difficult and somewhat unsafe for him to reach through or around the steering wheel to dim...	View
	2004 Toyota prius 1.5L security system Hey Toyota Techs. Customer states security warning light flashes on dashboad whenever engine is off & while vehicle is parked. Customer states it should not do this & did not do this when first purchased. We read owners manual, but owners manual goes on & on a...	View
	2004 Toyota RAV4 2.4L traction control VIN: JTEGD20V24 Hi Techs This car is from the body shop. They repaired/replaced right front fender, wheel & tire, headlight, etc. during driving the tone sound repets and the vehicle has a sudden loss of power. Then we notice the traction control light comes on (Slip indicat...	View
	1984 Volvo 244 DL 2.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: YV1AX8841E After reviewing the archieves I thought I'd better post this before ordering a MAF. Car will barely run but when it does, it spits and sputters and backfires out the MAF. Runs well with the sensor disconnected, except for a surge at idle and slightly less than...	View

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	1990 BMW 735i 3.5L No Start VIN: WBAGB4311L Seven very good replieson this one.Many answered my questions about cylinder ID sensor but I still dont know if I can scope it or what I should see? I have to assume its bad at this point. The no start on this was caused by a theft system. The battery had gone...	7
	1993 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G4HP53L8P After testing and retesting just about every sensor on the car that could affect it enough to cause a no start I took a stab in the dark and replaced the Ignition Module. Most of the replies I recieved back leaned towards the module or crank sensor.I labscoped...	15
	1995 Chevrolet S10 LS 2.2L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS1940S first i would like to thank everyone who replied. most of you agreed that aftermarket cat is the problem . well i let my co-worker know that it needs to be replaced w/oe cat . $559.00 he will eventually do it when he gets the money and i will definetly let eve... Trouble codes: 32 (egr error).	7
	1997 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 7.4L distributor VIN: 1GCGK29JXV First I want to thank all that replied. Before I posted the problem,I searched the email archives. But did't find what I needed. The service writer wanted 'the why'. I received good replies. The one that fit the best was from Mark [...]. Evidently, there...	12
	1995 Dodge Neon High Line 2.0L MIL Lamp on, No Power VIN: 1B3ES47C8S First off I would like to thank everyone for their time and responses.Out of 12 replies 11 said said the dowel pin in the cam was probably sheared of.Perfect advise guys.Also got some advise on carefully drilling out the broken dowel and removing. Obviously th... Trouble codes: 11 (Timing belt one or more teeth off).	13
	1997 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Timing gear case VIN: 3B7KC23D0V Well ladies and gentlemen, it is fixed. I want to give a special thanks to Wayne [...] who sent me the proceedures. Here's what is found out: Parts are available through Cummings dealers cheaper than Dodge. Only catch is they need the engine serial numb...	8
	1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L Misfire VIN: 2B3HD46XXH I think we were pretty close. The sync signal would glitch every now and then and we suspected sludge in timing tensioner but,Sorry guys the money tree dried up and the car was pulled. I was Hoping to get some further but I do believe he can't do anything with...	17
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L instument readings VIN: 1D7HU18N42 I appreciate the replies on the 2002 Ram Pick up. We did ultimately send the vehicle to the Dodge store. It seem there is a problem with the instrument cluster which doubles as the Body Control Module. A good indicator is that the power door locks don't functi...	5
	1988 Ford F-250 Custom 5.8L Do not know VIN: 2FTHF25H8J First of all, thanks to EVERYONE who replied to our help request. We have worked on this truck as time has permitted, its an old 'wood cutter' that has set around a farm for years. So far, we have found several broken and corroded wires which have been repaire...	25
	1996 Ford E-250 Econoline 4.9L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Lack of Power, VIN: 1FTFE24Y3T I received 4 replies to this. One was a duplication. Thanks to the three members who took the time to respond to me. The last responce was to look for water damage. None was found. The fix for this vehicle was to replace the PCM. We talked to the folks at Hico...	5
	1996 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L No Start, Long crank VIN: 1FTJW36F4T The Ford is gone. I would like to thank Mark, Stu, David, Charles, and John for their help. It turned out that I was looking for something too hard, and ignoring the easy. I didn't change the oil and I didn't drive it long enough to purge all the air. A little...	7
	1997 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA5141V Apparantly I am just about the only tech who didn't know about this chronic problem. The EGR ports were clogged on all cylinders except #1. Under throttle and warm, the EGR was activated and causing a super lean condition only to #1, resulting in a misfire. Pu... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cylinder 1 misfire detected.).	36
	1985 Honda Civic CRX Si 1.5L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: JHMAF5333F This car is fixed. My ignition timing timing was out due to the change in pulleys, was supplied correct timing info. We did pull the intake and looked carefully at the ports. there were also two inner ports that were on replacement engine that we also pluged o...	7
	1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L pinion shaft VIN: 1J4F19S9VP replaced spider gear and shaft, hopefully it will not happen again. was just wondering how common it was.	6
	1997 Kia Sephia GS 1.8L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNAFA125XV This car has not returned to the shop, however, we did follow up, and driver has not experienced the concern since it was here the first time. It's likely cleaning the fuzzy grounds fixed it. Of the 3 replies I got, 2 suggested a fuel pump wiring recall, and t... Trouble codes: P, 0300 (random misfire), P, 0400 (insufficient EGR flow).	3
	1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L MIL Lamp on, code 1470 VIN: WDBJF25H8X Hi All, After much testing, it was determined that the turbo was bad. Replaced the turbo and it runs like a champ. Thanks for the replies. Brian Trouble codes: 1470 (Charge pressure control erratic).	3
	2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L ignition sistem VIN: WDC1631541 thanks at all iatn technicans the ml 320 have new life in this car the problem are the air mass meter but the ovner run whith this problem many time (2 YEARS) AND The exauhst sistem in one bank are clogedd whith carbon the catalyst are fully closed i put new e...	10
	1992 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L No Start VIN: 2MECM75W2N Thanks to all. An open connection in the wire from the EEC fuse link to power relay was identified. Further tracing will be required to find the connection however a bypass would correct it. We are waiting for approval from the customer. Thanks for your help a...	28
	1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass GLS 3.1L Misfire VIN: 1G3NG52MXW THE VEHICLE ALSO ENDED UP HAVEING A PARTIALLY RESTRICTED CONVERTOR. cLEANING THE INJECTORS REPAIRED THE MISFIRE THANKS FOR ALL THE SUGGESTIONS MOST RESPONES WERE AIMED AT THE INJECTORS OTHERS WERE JUST ROOKIE PINCH HITTERS	19
	1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.4L ABS- Trac Hello techs. Sorry this fix took so long to post, been out with a medical problem. Gettin too old for this. I checked and rechecked all replies to the problem. Everything looked good, power to module etc. The customer called back on another topic and I took th...	7
	2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.4L Brakes lock down VIN: IG2NF12E6Y Hi All, i got 8 replies + most said 'contaminated brake system +master cylinder cup seals swelled/as well as possibly calipers w/cyl's etc, i did replace the frt. hoses previous to request + flushed system/adjusted stoplite swx. Customer said the next day that...	9
	2000 Suzuki Vitara JX 2.0L No Start VIN: 2S3TD52VXY Thanks to everyone sugestions were for shorts in the wiring harness. But this was not the problem we just got two bad PCMs	5
	2003 Suzuki Aerio S 2.0L mil,no communication VIN: JS2RA41SX3 According to the information I received I won't be able to get communication with this vehicle due to software problems. For others this car is made for U.S. and is supposed to be OBD II compliant, but from what I understand to be really obd II compliant the a...	4
	1999 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.0L Battery lamp VIN: 4T3ZF13C7X I recieved several responses from this post, all of them helpful. Thanks to all who responded. I ran this vehicle nearly all day long, both in the bay & on the road. Lamp did not come on. Called customer & verified that it was indeed the battery lamp that was ...	8
	2001 Toyota Highlander 3.0L abs light VIN: JTEHF21A21 The info in alldata was misleading as were some of the replies. What will give you the abs codes is by jumpering pins 4 and 13 of the dlc3 connector which is where you pull obd codes Pin 1 being at the bottom right	5

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