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	1988 BMW M5 3.5L No Start VIN: WBSDC9302J the car came back into the shop on 03/09/2004 due to burrning smell coming from the motoronic control unit. And dieing, running rough, etc. Tested the charging system which apears to be charging normal. Retested the control unit's wiring harness to find no sho...	View
	1999 BMW 740i 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGF8327W This vehicle failed state inspection due to MIL Light on. Vehicle does not have any performance related problems and runs well. DTC #P1622, is a code which is not explained in detail. I would appreciate if anyone has any input concerning this code and descript... Trouble codes: P1622 (Manufacture error controlled computer and auxuliary outputs)	View
	1999 BMW 328i 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAM5331X Hello, I used a baum CS2000 scan tool and it gave me a tank leakage detected code (P1477) the problem has to do with the leak diagnosis pump, or the leak diagnosis pump module. I was wondering if there were any BMW techs out there with a test procedure for th... Trouble codes: P1477	View
	2001 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 4.6L Excessive Oil Consumption VIN: 1G6ET12991 OK Caddy guys, I'm looking for some help. I've got this super clean car purchased by one of my best customers, with an oil consumption issue. Car was purchased December 03,"Certified Pre-Owned" from our local dealer with 25K on the odometer. Since the new owne...	View
	1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 5.7L fuel leaks VIN: 1Z37L6S428 help...first time post...thanks in advance...need best method for removing fuel tank from vehicle in order to find/repair leak...thanks again in advance	View
	1990 Chevrolet Lumina 2.5L No Start, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1W254R6L now car starts & dies cold also if you keep your foot in it it will cut out, it will also surge & back fire though the intake for the first few blocks. it has set a lean code twice while doing this. we have found a prom up-date for a cold start problem & insta... Trouble codes: 44 (lean o2 sensor)	View
	1994 Chevrolet G30 Chevy Van 5.7L front brakes VIN: 1GBHG31K4R This is a fleet G-30 van. the van is pulling to the right when I apply the brakes It has 4wal brake system I have bleed the EHCU and brakes 3 times. If anyone has ran across this problem before Please let me know?	View
	1995 Chevrolet Astro CL 4.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GNEL19W7S Hello. I have a troublesome Astro that has a rough idle that fluctuates up and down. It doesn't matter if it is in park or drive. It behaves this way for a few minutes and then it will run fine for the rest of the day. It seems to have to sit overnight in orde...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L Stall VIN: 2G1WL52M4T This engine when it is cool when you start the engine and it runs for a few seconds and it shuts of.You start the engine again and the rpms go up and down until it stalls. Took the throttle out and cleaned it,but it still the same problem.The IAC goes to cero ...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L Poor Idle Quality, HIGH IDLE GENTALMAN, THIS WAS BROUGHT TO ME WITH A COLD IDLE PROBLEM. WHEN THIS CAR HAS SAT FOR A LONG PEROID OF TIME, WHEN STARTED THE CAR REVS AROUND 3000, AND IF CUSTOMER SHUTS OFF AND RESTARTS IT MAY OR MAY NOT DROP DOWN TO AROUND 1800, THIS CAR WILL CRUISE ALONG NI...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L engine VIN: 1GNDM19WXV I would like to hear from other shops, mechanic's that have repaired intake leaks, head gaskets on the 4.3 V-6. I had a oil sample test, done and found high amounts of iron, potassium, magnesium. Have you seen complete engine failure. I.E. Bearing damage, afte...	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 K3500 7.4L No Start VIN: 1GHCK33J1X Truck intermmitently has a cranks ok,no start condition. We have yet to experience the problem to diagnose. This theft system does not have the resistor(chip) in the key. Just wanting to see if some have insight to common problems with this system before I "at... Trouble codes: P1626 (Theft system fuel enable signal lost)	View
	2000 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1YY12G9Y found water intrusion in under hood tps and thought that would solve problem but it did not the pcm has been replaced. all scan data looks good the tps readings match on the scanner. the throttle actuator control has been replaced wires have been checked from ... Trouble codes: P1120, P1121, 1515 (desired and actual tps do not match), 1516 (tps circuit)	View
	2001 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13W11 This Blazer will surge from 32 mph to 48 mph half throttle 2nd gear under load monitored data in graphing mode while vehicle is surging here is what I observed EGR bounces from .90v(closed) to 4.40v (wide open) MAF varies slightly O2 sensors are switching norm... Trouble codes: P0101 (maf out of range), P0404 (egr)	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Cooling Systems VIN: 1GNDT13S02 hi every body i have this problem and i hope some body can help with this problem ,customer brought truck complain about a noise coming from under the hood and chech engine lite on .i took the truck for test drive and sound like a jet at hi speed and the code ...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GCHK29U03 Intermittently the idle will surge and drop down to 4-500rpm. and almost stall. There are no codes according to my scanner although I have not updated the scanner to 03. (I'm using 02 Data which seams to work fine.) TP% toggles 7-10% when it's running poor and...	View
	1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L Rear Heater Lines VIN: 1C4GP64L2W This van has rear heat and a/c. There are metal lines that run from the front heater core underneath the vehicle, to the rear heater core. The lines that go from the front heater core accross the cowl and attach to the underchasis lines are rotted where they ...	View
	2000 Chrysler 300M 3.5L No Start VIN: 2C38E66G61 I have a strange problem here. The car is very hard to start after sitting an hour or more. The car was at the dealer and told him that they found no problem. It acted up for me and I had to step on the trottle to get it started. It seemed a little loaded up w...	View
	2000 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L Unknown VIN: 1CSFR23DFY Greetings to all Mopar techs, this cirrus came in with a tranny that would not get out of its own way. I sold the customer a reman unit from my local Dodge dealer. Installed the trans no problem. Filled it with the proper dodge fluid, Drove the car 20 miles an...	View
	1990 Dodge B150 3.9L unknown VIN: 2B7FB11X3L Greetings all, This van has the ABS and Red brake warning lights on. Fluid level is good, the Base Brake system is ok, the rear brake lights work. Wiring appears ok. When grounding the diagnostic connector under the glove box, the warning lights do not flash. ...	View
	1990 Dodge Dakota 3.9L BRAKE and ANTI-LOCK lights VIN: 1B7GG26X0L Greetings friends: This Dakota has a low, soft brake pedal after replacing rear axle brake lines. Truck belongs to one of my students and work was done by him and his dad. Student states that since repair, brake pedal is low and soft and occasionally both the...	View
	1992 Dodge W250 5.9L Torque Converter VIN: 3B7KM23CXN We installed reman transmission with all the flushes, checks, etc.. Customer returned about month later for complaint of transmission shifting in/out of OD (torque converter lockup?).Tested everything related, readjusted TPS, customer left happy for about 3 we...	View
	1995 Dodge B1500 3.9L No Spark VIN: 2B7GB11X1S Hi Techs This Van come with No start problem i cheked the van and find no spark but have a inyector pulse,I did check at the coil for power and don`t have power some times get power and the van run and run for while them stall and happen again no power at the ...	View
	1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L starter VIN: 1B4GP54L3T Complaint is stall while driving and then "no crank" condition. We first saw this vehicle in October 03. We could not duplicate condition. Scanned, and found no codes all systems seemed fine. Customer requested new battery which we installed. Customer returned...	View
	1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L Dome Lights, VTSS, Door Locks, RKE VIN: 3B7HF13Z2W OK all you Dodge guys, This one is killin' me. This truck originally came in with a complaint of the dome lights "ON" at all times. 1st let me say I do not have a DRBIII at my disposal. The snap-on MT2500 I do have would communicate but data limited. However, ...	View
	1988 Ford F-250 Custom 5.8L Stall VIN: 1FTFF25H6J This truck came into the shop not running on the front gas tank. The customer had someone else replace the front tank as it was rusted and leaking. Diagnosis revealed the front tank pump was inop. We replaced the pump & sender ass'y and switch over valve with ...	View
	1992 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L unknown VIN: 1FMDU34X6N Intermittent problem with brake system sticking on when coming to a stop. Customer complaint when he brought vehicle in. I could not verify on test drive before brake inspection. I replaced loaded calipers due to uneven pad wear, rotors beyond spec for resurfa...	View
	1995 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire VIN: 2FMDA5146S The vehicle has a misfire at at idle and at cruising speed,low load, which is not there under load. The problem seems to go away each time it comes into the bay. It is most noticable idling in gear. Also,it does not seem to be isolated to any one cylinder. No ...	View
	1995 Ford Taurus GL 3.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FALP5241S Hi Ford techs, I have this Taurus witch will move itself before you accelerat,Customer will panek & brakes( brake swich 6 times ) when he tryses to stop. Ford hade some wore don but no help , I have replace Idle control valve adjuste idle to 725 & set timing ....	View
	1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALTY1245X mil comes on after clearing,and same code 402 egr flow.also noticed on hill with load car seamed to miss.i am not to keen on this egr system but have noticed "dpfe" replaced or looked to have been.i think i called this this sensor correct.please ignore vin. Trouble codes: 402 (excessive egr flow)	View
	1997 Ford F-150 4.2L turn signals VIN: 2FTDXO728Y hey there ya'll got this truck in here 1997 f-150 turn signal inop when you apply brake pedal they light up but don't flash went and test multi switch replaced multi sw test and replaced turn signal flasher ?? preformed alldata tests ? test cir 44 to ground al...	View
	1997 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L loss of power VIN: 1FTJW36F3V Howdy, This Powerstroke is giving me a stroke! Last week came in for intermittent no start, loss of power, check engine light. Pulled codes po344, p1211. Had the suffix code 92 cam sensor replaced with 93. Fuel filter housing was full of black stuff and the lo... Trouble codes: P0344, P1211	View
	1998 Ford Windstar 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA51UXW windstar runs with no driveability problems, but sets the check engine light and code 446. if code is cleared, it comes back on engine running self test. alldata shows this code for a contour, but under testing it mentions every code but 446. i believe this is... Trouble codes: 446 (evaporative emission)	View
	1998 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L cruise control VIN: 1FMYU22XXW I have done all I know to do and now I need some help. Cruise is inop, after initial test found servo faulty. Replacing servo still inop, tried testing by using switches on wheel, alldata says to hold cruise off button down then turn ignition switch on, cruise...	View
	2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L steering pump? VIN: 2FTZA544XX Possible bad bearing? I have never heard this before!!!	View
	1995 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GKDT13W1S Customer came in approximitly 1 year ago with a poor running, stalling, bucking hesitating condition. He had replaced the fuel pump himself and didn't cure the problem. We tested fuel pressure was and still is 55 - 60 psi. Changed the fuel filter with no notic...	View
	1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GKGK26F7T Hello, I have a 96 Suburban with a 6.5 Turbo Diesel that intermittently will shut off while driving and will not restart right away. It happens about once every couple of weeks. There were no trouble codes in the computer. It is shutting off fuel. We tested p...	View
	2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L converter VIN: 1GTEK19T3Y ALL SHIFT POINTS ARE OKAY. THERE ARE NO ABNORMAL NOISES. THE FLUID IS CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS. THE TRANSMISSION HAS WHAT FEELS LIKE A TORQUE CONVERTER SHUTTER AT 40-45 MPH ON SLIGHT INCLINE WITH LIGHT ACCELERATOR PRESSURE. TCC SLIP SPEED IS LESS THAN 30 RPM. ...	View
	1984 Honda Accord 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1HGA5334EA this is a friend of my partner and he works at a dodge dealer. this car is in good shape and was a daily driver until it started stalling out. they replaced the cap rotor and coil, also replaced the fuel filter whitch was full of dirt so they say. anyway we ge...	View
	1990 Honda Accord EX 2.2L No Start VIN: 1HGCB7163L There is battery voltage at pin 21 and grd at pin 26 any help on other computer input signal or direction for this no spark condition. I am working remotely. Specific Ignition TS appreciated. Trouble codes: 15 (No ignition output signal)	View
	1991 Honda Prelude Si 2.1L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality VIN: JHMBA4154M Runs rough cold and slightly improves as car warms up. Car runs like it is getting to much fuel. No codes were found in the computer. I was wondering if there are any common problems that these cars have?	View
	1994 Honda Civic DX 1.5L No Start Help! Honda Techs, I have a no spark from the coil. Even though the ignitor and coil checked out good with my diagnostic equipment, I changed them anyways with some known good spares and I still have no spark. Of course checked for a broken timing belt and pr...	View
	1995 Honda Civic DX 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HGEJ2127S I fix the engin for a burn oil i change ring and valve seal.When the code no 1 come on after the fix.I check all groud and the contuniety between o2 sensor and the computer all wire is ok.I change o2 sensor with a jober sensor and he come on immedatly after tu... Trouble codes: 01	View
	1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L MIL Lamp on, P1457 A local Honda dealer declined to apply for goodwill repair on this just-out-of-warranty Accord (she's had problems with their 'service' in the past) after we quoted replacement of Cat and 2 solenoid valves for customer. We replaced the Cat, CSV and EVAP bypas... Trouble codes: P0420 (Cat efficiency), P1457 (EVAP leak canister side)	View
	1994 Infiniti Q45 A 4.5L crankshaft &piston VIN: JNKNG01D6R engine locked up .found piston cyl. #7 cracked at pin and piston skirt caught under crank lobe. Also signs of crank endplay,wear on bearing caps face were crank appears tohave been rubbing.Has any one heard of any problems with this engine causing unusual wear...	View
	1998 Isuzu Rodeo S 2.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S2CK58DXW Help!! - I have a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo S, 2.2 engine that is really driving me nuts. The timing belt tensioner bar broke, the timing belt broke and the valves bent. With such high mileage we opted to install a used engine. We replaced the water pump and timing bel... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire), P0301 (misfire 1 cyl)	View
	1999 Lincoln Continental 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: ILNHM97VOX Vehicle came in with complaint of stalling at stops and died several times going down the highway.Scanned the computer and found no codes.Tested fuel pressure,found it to be low and low amp probed the cicuit.The probe looked uneven so I replaced the fuel pump ...	View
	1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 5.0L Air Bag VIN: 2MECM75F6M Hello techs This vehicle is flashing code 4. I have followed Mitchell's circuit test E. At step 7 I have 4.42 volts on circuit 617. I followed the test procedure and am directed to replace the Diagnostic Module. The problem is, my customer says this part was r...	View
	1999 Mercury Villager Estate 3.3L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 4M2XV11T4X This villager came in with a slight tip in hesitation and intermittent stall when idleing. If it idles for a minute or so the idle rolls and will sometimes stall. No codes stored in the system memory, fuel alfa trims are around 100. We cleaned the throttle bod...	View
	1997 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 1.5L Surge, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3AY26AXV Car towed in for no accelleration. Idles fine. Surges and acts like clogged exhaust on accelleration. Disconnected at convertor and engine with no change. Not familiar with Mitsubishi. Have checked basics. No vac leaks. Plugs appear to be new but a little blac...	View
	1994 Oldsmobile 88 Royale 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3HN52L3R This car came to us with a cruise control problem, with no mention of MIL on. Cruise was repaired by replacing cruise brake pedal switch. During testing, found that P1640 Quad driver # 1 was setting. Code will set when transmission is shifted into reverse as l... Trouble codes: P1640 (Quad driver 1 TCC apply and evapcanister purge)	View
	1989 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L p1629 VIN: 1G6CD51HXK I need a lot of help with this baby. little expierence w/ anti-theft systems. [ac & engine-computer systems specialist] Vehicle has and intermittant loss of ign or fuel sytems operation. only long enough to feel reaction. never quits or fails to start. may go ...	View
	1997 Saturn SL 1.9L Mechanical VIN: 1G8ZF528XV Hello All, I hope some Saturn Techs can help with this. This car came in with a hard down shift into 2nd or 1st. It has no problem at all running thru the gears. I can run it hard or very easy and I can upshift in all gear ok. But when I down shift into 2nd ...	View
	2001 Saturn L300 3.0L Starting VIN: 1G8JW52RX1 Hello we have this Saturn with a questionable problem. The customer originally stated that the vehicle would not crank and sometimes it would start then die. If we pulled the key out and re installed it it would start up. The key would pull out of the lock cyl...	View
	1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: JT3VN29VX5 Hello all, We have a stumper!!! This 4runner won't start after a hot soak and can remain inop for like 4 hrs. Replaced the Ecm and checked for codes. Grounds "appear" ok at 20 millivolts when running or not. Ignition always present as fuel pressure. NOID ligh...	View
	1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L Vacuum hose routing VIN: 3VWTD81HXT Hi All!! This Jetta came in with some of the vacuum lines cut by the electric cooling fan. The lines are for the electric air pump vacuum control solenoid and diverter valve. My question is as follows: Alldata shows a vacuum supply hose coming from the intake ...	View
	1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L No Start VIN: 3VWWA81H3T Help! Thank you for taking the time to read this. I have been working on this car most of the afternoon and am about at my wits end. Here is what I do know. The customer said she drove it about 60 miles and shut it off and the next day went to drive it and it ... Trouble codes: P0341 (cam sensor)	View
	1999 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWPD63B7X Car was orginally brought in for an oil leak. Last oil change was 25,000 overdue. Replaced timing belt, waterpump, cam seals, tensioner gaskets, belt tensioner, idlers, changed oil, and added oil additive. Noted driver bank CHAIN tensioner sticky compared to p...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1992 BMW 735iL 3.5L motor VIN: WBAGC4311N This car is finally fixed,under some strange circumstances. Most replies suggested water pump, thermostat, or degassing line.The problem seemed to be caused by an air pocket, although we had bleed the system through the bleeder, by removing the temp sender, an...	11
	1994 BMW 525i 2.5L No Start VIN: WBACB432RF Hello, Thanks to the 3 gentleman that offered advice. We took the path of least resistance, which was to disconnect the battery for a short time, then reconnect it and wait for the time out clock on thecenter console to run down. It started after we did that a... Trouble codes: 66 (Signal Burglar Alarm dwa).	3
	1995 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1G4HP52L5S Thanks to everyone who responded to this request. We ended up putting an E.C.M. in the vehicle. With the old ecm we had a refernce voltage from the ecm to the theft deterrent module arount 1.68 v. Plugged in a reman ecm and the volage was 5.05 v. We let the cu... Trouble codes: P1626 (pass key enable circuit), P1629 (pass key enable circuit).	4
	1998 Buick Century Custom 3.1L abs/hydrolic VIN: 2G4WS52MOW Could not find any tsb's on this problem. Replaced the modulator on a wing and a prayer, car has been driven about 50 miles, and all is well. Thanks for everyones help. Also, Wheel speed sensor code was being set by modulator, not sensor	3
	1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G4WS52M6X I had pulled the injectors to check the spray pattern and do an injector balance test and everything looked good. But after all the input about a bad injector I changed it and it took care of the problem. Thanks for all the help.. Trouble codes: P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire).	19
	1996 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6K552Y2T good evening fellow membebs. i am happy to provide a conclusive fix for this vehicle. after scope checking and comparing cam and crank sensors between two vehicles found no particular differance. two replys to my post were suspect of crank sensors. luckily had... Trouble codes: P1337.	4
	1988 Chevrolet S10 2.5L Stall VIN: 1GCBS14E2J Thanks to all who responded. WOW! Posted just after 5:00 p.m. last night and had 18 responses by noon today. After checking the diodes in the alternator I came to the conclusion that my problem was a fuel injector, as many people suggested. After replacing the...	21
	1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Battery VIN: 1243MN5699 Thanks a million for all the replies! I didn't expect this many replies on this. Not a lot of respect out there for the Autozone guys. With your replies I was able to back this guy down pretty fast.Glad to know so many of you have such a good sense of humor.Ha...	42
	1999 Dodge Caravan 3.0L erroneous data VIN: 2B4FP2530X Our job is hard enough as it is, but bad information is worse than NO information.Thanks to all 4 who replied with suggestion of pinched /damaged wires from engine install & to find out if codes returned.Today I scanned an Identical van & it had the same toggl... Trouble codes: P0171 (O2 sensor 1/1 lean), P0132 (O2 sensor 1/1 shorted to voltage).	6
	1994 Ford Aspire 1.3L Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: KNJLTO6H0R Thanks to all who replied to my help request, all were good info and mostly things that I had already tried. I want to thank David [...], I beleive you hit it on the head. I remember hearing about those aftermarket parts before but never really had a problem...	5
	1996 Ford F-250 Special 7.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on First I would like to thank the 4 members who came to my aid. Armed with the information I received I am sure I would be able to repair this truck. After waiting for 2 weeks now customer is a no show.I learnt that the code P0605 cuold have been an aftremarket ... Trouble codes: P0605, P1746 (Pressure controll sol open circut), P0282 (Cly 8 low), P0476 (Exhaust pressure controll valve low output).	4
	1996 Ford Ranger Splash 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTCR14AXT I want to thank the three persons who kindly replied to request. Especially to Bob from Texas and Ronald from Arkansas who suggested that there could be a problem in the valve train. The following is a summary of the work done to the vehicle: Since this 4 cyli... Trouble codes: P0301 (cylinder 1 misfire).	4
	1999 Ford Escort LX 2.0L abs system VIN: IFAFPI3P3X Thank you to Gerald, Butch and Troy, the intermittant problem finally reared its ugly head in the right front sensor when checking it with a lab scope the third time we checked it. Thank you to all who responded. Thanks also to those that mentioned checking th...	6
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L Starting VIN: 1FDWX37F8X I want to thank everyone, and there were many (14), who replied to this help request. The majority of the replies confirmed a fuse box problem caused by a leaky windshield that allows water to get into the fuse box and cause the corrosion internally and they a...	15
	2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Speedo VIN: 2FMZA5146Y Thanks to all who posted. Almost everyone suggested we check the ABS sensors since the speedo runs off of them. IATN member Tim [...] sent me a previous fix post the hit the nail on the head. It said they found a broken tone ring. We checked the vehicle and...	5
	1999 Geo METRO 1.3L noise VIN: 2C1MR5222X Customer chose not to spend any money on farther diagnosing . Thanks to everyone for all their replys	4
	1994 Kia Sephia GS 1.6L Shifts VIN: KNAFA1211R It looks like I fixed the problem.I changed the rear drum and up to now it hasn't come back.Thanks for all the help.	3
	1996 Land Rover Discovery SD 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, Hard Start VIN: SALJY1247T Hi Techs, Thanks for all the good information. It is just as we thought, this is like a fuel trim reading. The suggestions included MAF sensor, vacuum leaks, leaking injectors, and leaking fuel pressure regulator. Unfortunately, we have not had the chance to... Trouble codes: 1177 (Maximum Negative FMFR Correction Fault).	10
	1999 Lexus RX300 3.0L master key VIN: JT6HF10U7X Well again thanks for all the input. The fix is, Yes you must purchase new master keys with remotes and a new ecm at a tune of 1500.00 including the install and setup at the dealer. This only applies if you are a selling dealer other than a Lexus dealer. If yo...	16
	2000 Lexus LX470 4.7L suspension VIN: JT6HT00W7Y i talked with lexus tech and he told me there is a tsb for this problem and to change a valve regulator under the car.well replace the valve and it fix the problem	2
	1975 Mercedes-Benz 240D 2.3L No Start VIN: 1151170567 this repair is not complete. but i recieved all the info i asked for. injectors break at 1560-1650 psi. pump timing is 24 degress before tdc. the throttle plate creates vaccum to operate a diaphram in the pump to lean an enrichen the mixture. it had 3 bad inje...	11
	1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: WDBDA24D4G Special thanks to Dan the German Man and Steve [...]. It was a bad wire connection at the coolant temp sensor. The coolant temp sensor is one of the main inputs that controls the current to the eha. The sensor tested good but the wire connection was poor....	5
	1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WDBCA24D3L this vehicle is fixed, after I received 7 great replies (4 of them were right on the money). Steve [...] explained in detail what he calls 'prepare for idle condition'. the voltage from the airflow meter potentiometer must be below .7v & the throttle swit...	8
	1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3L Unknown VIN: JN8AR05Y8T Greetings Unfortunately the client never returned for us to persue his vibration. We received some good replies as starting points, but fortunately we had checked these prior to opening the help request. Please be aware if client does return I will surely up...	6
	1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 3.1L code 62 VIN: 1G3WS54T1L this vehicle will not be fixed due to the fact that the brakes are working fine and customer is tired of putting money in it over a orange intermittant abs light. we have found that if the pump stops and pressure goes low the red abs light will come on so cust...	3
	1984 Other European Mondial Cab 3.0L No Start VIN: Z2435YGEGE This crusty mondial is fixed, special thanks to Brian who suggested to check for a bad connection. This car only has 20k on it and I went to the connectors at the crank sensors and at the spark units and sprayed them with a cleaner and POOF, the thing started ...	6
	1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L Interior LIghts VIN: 1G2HX52K2W Thanks to everyone who offered their help. After testing and checking the lighting modules and wiring, found a short in drivers door harness. Repaired, lights now working fine.	3
	2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi 3.8L Traction control VIN: 1G2HZ5417Y Well this car is fixed. We replaced the sensor and it all works. The hardest part of the job is fighting the boots for the steering shaft. Other than that, it took about 2.6 to do and test drive. Not a bad job to do. Thanks to Ken from Washington and others fo...	4
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L Fluid fill VIN: 1G2NW12E11 I want to Thank all that responded to my request, Thankyou. I located the check level plug on the right side of the trans, by the axel seal, just above the pan. Removed the plug and slowly added fluid until it dripped out the hole, with the car level and runni...	25
	1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Alarm System VIN: WPOCA2983V Well, it appears the only fix for this is the dealer. I was able to dry the old one out enough to make it run, but nothing else this unit controls work. The customer will pick it up and take it to the dealer for coding. Even if we did have the Porsche scan too...	5
	1990 Saab 900 Turbo 2.0L ignition, key tumbler VIN: YS3AL75L6L Basically I was told to take a six sided 11mm or 7/16 socket and cut down every other wall. This worked like a charm. Now I have the Saab special tool no [...]. Thanks one and all. Mark	31
	1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L timing chain VIN: YS3DF55N9T I did some more investigating on noise, it definitely is behind the timing cover. Cannot determine if balance chain or timing chain, but will be doing both regardless. Only waiting for customer to make up mind on repairing or selling. Will post again when vehi...	14
	1992 Saturn SL1 1.9L 1-2 shift VIN: 1G8ZH5490N Well, I'm afraid I can't say I fixed this one, but I can say that I'm pretty sure of the cause. I got replies saying to check wiring harness leading to valve body, I got alot of replies suggesting mechanical problems inside of the transmission. I did get a rep...	5
	1991 Toyota Tercel STD 1.5L Mechanical VIN: JT2EL43B7M Most responses suggested rings or valve guides.customer doesn't want to spend any more time or money on her car at this time.Looks like the oil is going past the rings on this one and the other repair shop isn't willing to do anything else for her.	21
	1998 Volvo V70 X/C AWD 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LZ5644W Thanks to everyone who replied,the fix was theair injection valve, or antibackfire valve as worldpac calls it. Chris correctly pointed out that the air pump does not run until the vehicle is going 10 mph.Everyone mentioned the valve, and since all other compon... Trouble codes: P0410.	4

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