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	1991 Audi 80 2.3L Rack VIN: WAUEC58A5M Mr Bentley does not give a clear procedure in removing and replacing the steering rack. It looks relatively straight forward except for the fact the brake booster appears to be in the way of accessing the lines and one of the bolts for the rack at the firewall...	View
	1996 Audi A6 2.8L temp guage VIN: WAUGA84A9T Temperature guage doesn't come off cold. Has good heat Check engine light on-code P0116 replaced ECT sensor-still have same problem	View
	1997 Audi A4 2.8L Timing belt VIN: WAUEA88D1V This is my first A4 timing belt. All data nor Mitchell have any info on removing the radiator/fans/condensor etc..It sure looks like removing these items would really help access. Can anybody offer advice or tips on removal.Thanks	View
	1990 Cadillac Seville 4.5L theft &air bag VIN: 1G6KS5334L Hi Cady experts. I got this car in to replace the heater core. I finished the job got the car running all looks ok. Next day customer came to pick up the car when I went to tart it up it did but then the engine tuned off. Then I got the massage on the ac displ...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L dash gauges and starting vehicle towed in for a no start checked out determined that the ignition switch was not getting power thru to the pink wire. i went to the dealer and got a new ignition switch, installed switch same condition, went back and got another switch installed switch ...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1GEL19W8VB Help my good friends, This van has had a hard start problem for the last 2.5 years. Can't seem to get to the bottom of the problem. This is a great neighbors van and he has always paid me for any work that I have done to try and fix it. Always hard start or no...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L transfer case VIN: 1GNEL19WXX This all wheel drive vehicle locks up during turning manoeuvres at slow speeds. In January 2002, we serviced the transfer case with the new approved GM fluid...this solved the problem for a year and a half. Last October 2003, the same problem reoccured. We rem...	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
	2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT North Face 5.3L Lighting VIN: 1GNET16P14 Hello, I have customer thast wants us to make his trail blazer towable behind his motorhome. He wants us to hook in to the taillights so they will work with the motorhome lights. He thinks we can hook into the trailier plug on the trailblazer and back feed th...	View
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3EJ56H6S This problem began from checking water pump for leaking.Cold start after repair was very difficult. When engine was starting after 8-10 futile attempts idle is not stabilizing, but when engine is warming up to 65-68 degrees C everything is OK. Idle is 840-850 ... Trouble codes: 48 (trd)	View
	1992 Dodge W250 5.9L 3-4 shift VIN: 1B7KM26C6N Help! we have a problem child here. a 91 dodge w250 diesel that will shift out of o/d whenever it feel like. we started by calling the tech line and went throught all of the tests they threw at us. they are at the point they said they give up. we have lab scop...	View
	1992 Dodge Shadow High Line 2.2L engine VIN: 1B3BP24D94 Hi People First time doin this so here goes... this vehical has a problem with cold start...at first start(cold start)..runs rough for about 3-5 minutes. this vehical has no egr valve...the coolant sensor has been replaced, no codes,no vacum leaks...all value...	View
	1993 Dodge Colt 1.5L starting VIN: JB3CA11A0P Hi Techs, The car came with an intermittent no start. Customer can drive car for about half hour and then car shuts down. The one time I drove the car it shut down and I did confirm a no spark condition. By the time I got it towed back to the shop it was star...	View
	1994 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.3L temp gauge VIN: 1B4GH54R0R Van shows overheating on temp gauge , check gauges light comes on. Checked engine temp on scanner, 208 to 225 when fan comes on ,,back down to 208-210 . Checked hoses , rad with infared gun, same readings roughly. Originaly came in for leaking head gasket prob...	View
	1995 Dodge Neon Sport 2.0L Oil Presure VIN: 1B3ES62C1S Customer came in with oil presure lite on. Looked at switch on back side of engine and it was leaking oil. Replaced it and changed oil. Lite went out for about a week. Flushed engine and replaced switch again. Lite went out again for about a week.	View
	1995 Dodge Neon 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge VIN: 3P3ES47CSX Car runs OK until it gets hot, then while watching the scanner, the upstream O2 sensor goes to .80V and stays there. Engine lacks power, accelerator to the floor looses all power but does not stall. Upon return to shop, the voltage at the upstream sensor is at... Trouble codes: 21 (upstream O2 sensor stays at center)	View
	1996 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Misfire VIN: 1B3EJ46X0T hey everyone, i got this one here that i cant figure out. vehicle has a misfire under load mostly and very intermittently at idle. dealer did tune up and wires. customer said it helped but still misfires. we replaced the computer and reprogrammed it. did a fue...	View
	1998 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3B7KF2666W the voltage to the transfer pump is lost. the fuel pressure then drops off and actually goes into a vacuum. the truck then stalls. when it stalls, sometimes it will re start right away. it will not re start if the re is no voltage to the transfer pump. the vol... Trouble codes: P, 230 (transfer pump voltage out of range)	View
	2001 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1B3EJ46X21 i need help this car feels like a missfire at idle in gear stopped i did replace plugs and wires as part of the 60k service and did a motorvac still has the miss. i cant pin-down one cylinder or fuel or ignitionruns great driving. i did check for vacume leaks ...	View
	1993 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L master cyl. VIN: 2FTJW35M3P Customer now claims pedal is soft. Block off front, good pedal. Wagner tech says common problem is front caliper brackets wear-flex problem. Noticed similar probs fixed with larger bore master cyl. Can anyone share a part #? thank you	View
	1995 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 5.8L ABS light VIN: 1FTEE12Y35 The problem here is I cannot find the connector to flash out ABS system codes. My information states there is a single wire (orange/black)that breaks out of the main harness to flash out codes for ABS. States the wire is behind the right dash panel frame. Cann...	View
	1995 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L shift VIN: 1FALP52U0S This car has been at one other general repair and at a trans shop. The customer complains of a buck/surge in the morning. The first shop ate all the gravy off of it and shoved it to the trans shop. The trans shop insisted it's not a trans problem and refused t...	View
	1995 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FTJX35F2S I'm looking for somebody that knows a part number and manufactor of the pig tail for engine wire harness side to valve cover gasket, the ones on this truck are all melted, have new valve cover gaskets and injector connectors coming from ford, but they can't fi... Trouble codes: 267 (3 short to ground)	View
	1996 Ford Bronco XL 5.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FMEU15HOT Help ford techs.This bronco is driving us crazy,customer brought it to us last week with a bad vibration,feels like somethings out of balance instead of a miss.Ran scanner and no codes showed up checked fire to each cylinder and was fine.listened to injectors ...	View
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA5145T Engine appears to run fine at cold start. When the engine is hot and you shut it off for a short period of time and then restart, it misfires for up to a minute. This appears to be a random misfire. And after it stops missing it runs fine. Trouble codes: 302 (misfire 2 cyl), 303 (misfire 3 cyl), 305 (misfire 5 cyl), U2500	View
	1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Cool Coupe 2.0L hydraulic clutch VIN: 3FALP1131W Customer brought car back complaining of clutch pedal fades to floor on extended drive of 20 miles or more & has to pump pedal to get it up to proper level again.	View
	1999 Ford E-250 Econoline 5.4L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPE24L1X you drive the car it will cut out and it will restart no power check engine,absand air bag light comes on with no code,with engine idling when give gas it runs very rich.i have heard that there is a problem with a ground somewhere in engine that will couse thi...	View
	2001 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRE14201 Hello all This van has a shudder(misfire) under very light acceleration. Idles smooth and can be accelerated harder and the shudder disappears. What we have noticed is the EGR valve is jumping open under a light acceleration load. We see this on our scanner. W... Trouble codes: P0303 (Misfire 3 cyl detected)	View
	2002 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Starting VIN: 1FAFP55212 Customer complained of intermittent no start. There are no codes. All PIDS are in specs. While vehicle was runnig it just stopped. It would not restart. Checked everything and finally found injectors were not pulsing. Had good fuel pressure and spark at all pl...	View
	2000 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L pulling right VIN: 1GKEK13T6Y Hello IATN Members, I am having some difficulties with this Yukon pulling to the right. I have aligned it several times varying the dimensions. I tried setting the alignment to force it to pull to the left, I had 1.8 degrees of caster seperation and 0.6 degre...	View
	2004 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4.2L Amplifier VIN: 1GKET16S34 Help! This Envoy came to our dealer with acrackling sound out of the right front door speaker.I quickly tried a test speaker and the noise was still there.After talking to GM tech assisstance,I tried switching the frt door speaker output circuits at the amplif...	View
	1998 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L timing belt VIN: JACDJ58X1W I am trying to set up the timing belt on this 3.5 trooper, the camshafts were turned while the timing belt was removed. I read the tsb (IB00-S005) and set the cams back the way it describes. I line up all of the lines on the timing belt and I have to turn the ...	View
	2000 Isuzu Trooper Limited 3.5L multi disc cd VIN: JACDJ58XXY Battery was disconnected during engine service. Clock and radio lost memory, reprogramed and now both of those work properly. When customer picked up, CD player would not operate. When key turned on, CD player beeps about 10 seconds, even in radio mode. If key...	View
	1998 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L No Start VIN: SAJHX1249W I am looking for some advice on this jag. It came in as a no start. I checked fuel press (49psi. It has good spark and good fuel injector pulse. I recieved a code 1336 for the cam and crank signal. And it backfires pretty bad when i try to start it. I also che... Trouble codes: 1336 (cam and crank signal sync)	View
	1989 Jeep Wagoneer Limited 4.0L Stall VIN: 1J4FN78LXK hope someone out there has came across this. thanks in advance for your help. this vehicle came in on a trailer in tow by the owner. the vehicle would start and ilde ok, but when put in drive it would cut out and die. start right back up . i brought it in my s...	View
	1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L Power mirrors Power mirrors drop when keyless entry or memory buttons used... The mirrors lose their programmed position and have to be moved back up every time the jeep is unlocked (with remote). I read a post to clean the "positioning feelers" in the mirror itself. That d...	View
	1998 Land Rover Range Rover SE 4.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALPV1240W customer states "engine power loss while driving at highway speeds. vehicle will not go over 30 m.p.h. and oil pressure light comes on." however i cannot duplicate this problem. after driving for about thirty miles, the oil pressure light comes on intermitentl... Trouble codes: P0300 (random/multiple misfire all cylinders), P0301 (misfire - cylinder 1), P0304 (misfire - cylinder 4), P0308 (misfire - cylinder 8), P0???	View
	1991 Lexus LS400 4.0L blowing fuses VIN: LSDFKDUVHP hello all. i am a bmw tech in need of some help with a 1991 lexus ls400. the problem is that the following items are inop. air suspension, windows, sunroof and trans shift lock. i have traced the proble to 2 blown fuses. the first is the 15a fuse in junction b...	View
	1998 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L brake system VIN: 5LMRV27L1W not too much info on this guys. we did a brake job on this car and replaced rotors and calipers because the left front was metal to metal to find out that 5000 miles later he goes to the dealer because he hears noise. they took it apart and found the same thin...	View
	1998 Mazda 626 DX 2.0L 1st, reverse VIN: 1YVGF22C4W This is my wife's car. I had local trans shop install shift kit as a preventative to eliminate excess line pressure common to this transmission. After shift kit, it goes into "nuetral" below about 1500 RPM. Valve body was removed and rechecked three times by t...	View
	1988 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L No Start VIN: WDBEA30D5J I/m a Ford technician and have no expeience with Mercedes. This vehicle was towed in as a no start. It's been siiting for 5 months after another shop has attempted to get it running. I've checked compression It's at 120- 125psi per cylinder. I assume I have fu...	View
	1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L temp @ vents VIN: WDBJF55F0T This mercedes blows cold on the passenger side only. If heat is selected it is hotter on the drivers side than the passenger side than the passenger side. Blower motor & fan speed regulator seem to be working correctly. Checked the charcoal filter and found th...	View
	1998 Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI 2.0L Surge, Stall VIN: WDB2021331 Hello folks.I have this Mercedes benz that drives me nuts.Car starts and run great(there is small rpm variation when cold,lasts aproximate 5 minutes) but if you exceed 3800 rpm in driving(not allways) engine looses power and will not rise above 3000 rpm.After ... Trouble codes: 1470 (Boost pressure converter-deviation)	View
	1997 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L Unknown VIN: 2MELM75W2V Customer complaint of brakes staying applied when braking on ice road and stay in place, a rear wheel slipping on ice. Road tested vehicle and noticed that the vehicle is equipped by a traction assist. Complaint is good. When I apply brakes, the abs system is ...	View
	1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 3.0L trans./transfer case VIN: JA4MT31P2W Vehicle towed in because of crack in adapter between trans. to transfer case. Vehicle originally came in at 68k mile with same problem at that time trans.was replaced (new) along with new vibration dampner (missing) and new trans. mount. Test drove and could n...	View
	1993 Oldsmobile Achieva S 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3NL14N6P Customer came in complaining of mil and rough idle. Code 44 stored. Monitored data stream and determined car is indeed extremely lean, minimal O2 voltage (below.10) block learn and integrator off the chart 150 and 212 respectively. Found MAF to be contaminated... Trouble codes: 44 (lean exhaust)	View
	1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8L no cranking VIN: 1G3HC52K2V Is there a way to reprogram the new module or is there a nother problem Thanks for all your help	View
	1999 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.3L automatic a/c heater system. VIN: 1GHDT13W4X Hi I hope you guys can help me with this one. We have a olds bravada that the heater control won`t go to the cold position. Took dash apart and replaced the temp sensor motor and the new one just went to the hot position and stays there.I checked all related w...	View
	1992 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.3L High Idle VIN: 1G2NW51N1N This car has high idle rpm - 2000-2100 rpm.No vacuum leaking, all sensors are working properly. There was changed MAF sensor, ECM. Checked drop voltage on the ground to each sensor and to ECM - aprox.0,01V. Fuel pressure is OK -37-40 psi.Doesn't help nothing. ...	View
	1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L cluster VIN: 1G2NE52T4T when turn key to acc. the left side of the cluster light up air bag light flash 7 time service soon light stay on when turn the key to ignition the air bag light flash 7 time then go out no other light come on or gauge works even when vehicle start. all fuse a...	View
	1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WPOAA2999T Car came in a week ago running rough.We found the air boot closest to the firewall on drivers side split open. At the same time we recorded codes for missfire which we dismissed thinking the air boot was the culprit.Codes were cleared after repairs, then road ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0305	View
	1993 Saturn SL1 1.9L pinging-timing advan VIN: 1G82H5592P 93 Saturn came in with a timing chain AFU. We replaced all components with GM parts, cleaned out the oil pan and such. No “silver" links on the chain, aligned up all marks as needed. Car started on the first key turn, ran like a champ. Car went home. Came back... Trouble codes: F1AG, 53 (Electronic spark control over max value), F1AG, 83 (low coolant)	View
	2001 Saturn L300 3.0L abs light VIN: 1G8JW54R01 This vehicle has the ABS light coming on intermittently-it has come on 3 times in the last week, it goes off 2 out of three times by turning the key off and then restarting the vehicle. One time it took 3 restarts before going off. Additionally, we have felt t...	View
	1991 Subaru Legacy LS 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S4BJ65C1M Greetings, one of our employees blessed me with this troublesome Beast and I'm at wits end.Intermittently(every couple of days) the engine runs rough,looses power and the "check engine lite" comes on while driving,there is also a "Dead spot" when accelerating,... Trouble codes: 15 (2 injector), 42 (idle switch), 24 (idle air control), 31 (throttle speed control), 32 (o2 sensor curcuit)	View
	1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L Mechanical Hi everyone, I am trying to remove the transmission from this Subaru. It is a standard trans. I have all of the bolts and nuts off that I can find but the trans will not separate from the engine. I was wondering if there is a hidden bolt somewhere or if anyo...	View
	1999 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L Unknown VIN: 453BK425TT This vehicle has a binding feeling or lurching, while turning, after warming up. It is a 5 speed manual trans. We suspect it has a bad Viscous Coupler. We have no info. Info was found on subaru's that have auto transmission's having similar issues were taken c...	View
	1990 Toyota Camry LE 2.5L No Start VIN: 4T1VV22E3L Car came in on a hook with a no start. I have no spark or injector pulse. I do have battery voltage at the coil and injector but no reference. At the injector harness I have battery power on one pin. On the reference side if i touch the test light briefly I ge...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWMA63B3X Hello again,This Passat came in with MIL on and multiple codes.I started checking the code for the evap 17881 pump open circuit,alldata just gives a brief check ohming the pump and checking power on pin 3 and that is it.I previously cleared all codes and found... Trouble codes: 18010 (power supply low), 17953 (throttle valve controller malfunction), 17745 (camshaft position sensor short to ground), 17881 (evap leak detection pump open circuit), 16885 (speed sensor implausible signal), 17956 (boost pressure regulation valve open circuit)	View
	1985 Volvo 760 2.4L Fuel leak VIN: YV1FX7654F I need to know a reliable deisel injection pump rebuilder. The pump in this car was sent out by another shop recently and the throttle shaft seals are leaking. The pump thermostat is bad and the vacuum high idle diaphram is broken. TIA	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2001 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L compressor VIN: WAUZL64B01 thank you for your insight.The GAP between the clutch and the pulley was about 10,000 of an inch to wide for the clutch to engage properly.	5
	2001 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L compressor VIN: WAUZL64B01 thank you for your insight. The GAP between the clutch and the pulley was 10,000 of an inch too wide for the clutch to engage properly.	3
	1992 BMW 325i 2.5L System VIN: WBACB3319N Most of the replies indicated the same problem. These cars are designed with a plastic impellar on their water pumps. When we took it apart to examine, we found the impellar was destroyed and lodged in the housing. It's amazing that it left here just a few wee...	17
	1989 Chevrolet Beretta GT 2.8L voltmeter, tach, temp VIN: 1G1LW14W5K Most logical sugestion was a poor ground for the instrument cluster. One responder said 'if its not broke why fix it, and who's going to pay'. This was a used car dealer vehicle. Wanted to educate myself on this, and was willing to spend some 'free' time on it...	4
	1989 Chevrolet Corsica 2.8L engine VIN: 1G1LT51W1K hi guys sorry it took so long to get back on this car. the problem turned out to be the timing chain/sprocket. the sprocket center was out of round causing the knocking sound. thx for all the replies rick	4
	1990 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCDC14K3L thank you to all that replied . found that ecm was the culprit. had some soup and all was good. appears that injectors spray pattern was weak . onced replaced ecm injectors sprayed enough fuel to start andrun. again thanks to all Trouble codes: 44 (lean).	23
	1997 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 5.7L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1GCFC29R2V this truck is finaly fixed,after disconnecting all the drivers and sensors one at a time (truck still blew the fuse every time) I replace the computer and the truck ran fine.I would like to thank,Keith,Dad,Kevin,Alwin for taking the time to try to help a fello...	7
	1998 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L shift indicator,radio VIN: 1G1ND52M9W The lamp dimmer module was the problem. When the aftermarket alarm was installed they had hooked into the wrong wire and burned it out. And the part was only about 25.00 cost and the part is not made buy GM but buy mallory.	3
	2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L Hard start VIN: 1GNEC13T1Y After quite a few cycles of the key the fuel regulator started to leak,so after replacing the regulator the Tahoe cranked just fine even after hot soak. So a big thankyou to all those who replied to my request,some of these problems just seem to drive us cra...	20
	1998 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.5L start/fuel/ignition fuse VIN: 3C3FL45HXW Thankds for all of the replies that said intermintent starter draw will blow this fuse, we will replace the starter.	17
	1998 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.5L Stall VIN: 4C3AU52N4W Thank you all for your insight. Most felt the problem was a faulty distributor but before bouncing for that expensive component I tested the CRANK SENSOR and found that to be the culprit.	10
	1996 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Head Gasket VIN: 1B3EJ46X0T As usual for me, it took forever to fix this car. The head on this car to warped to be usable. Even if I had it resurfaced, it would not cure the other side of the head where the cams bolt in. As soon as the cam journals were tightened the cams would no longer...	20
	1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L intake manifold These OE gaskets are alike no matter how you turn them. One side looks the same as the other and all holes match no matter what side is up or down. Decided not to remove intake and fired this beast up. No leaks, runs like a top, sent it home. A big thanks to a...	8
	2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L convertor VIN: 3B7KF23Z01 Putting in a new torque convertor did fix the no lock up condition,	19
	1995 Ford F-150 Special 5.0L fuel tank swiching Thanks or all the replies they all were at a consensus that it was in the pump. Customer gave ok to fix and replace rear tank pump as well. Rear pump had exsessive pressure drop and the pressure was alot lower than the new front pump.The front pump was reading...	32
	1999 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L coolant pressure VIN: 1FTYR10V9X the fix was a simple problem i over look a blown head gasket the help i recrived lead me to re check the head for leak. i remove all the spark plugs and pressure test i left the pressure tester oevrnight and when i came in the next morning there was coolant in...	6
	2000 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L radio VIN: 1FMRU1663Y found that power to still be on the fuse to radio once the fuse was removed it was before the fuse replaced the fuse box the windshield at already been resealed ther was signs of water in fuse box.	2
	2000 Ford Contour LX 2.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1FAF6637YK Thanks to all who responded, the fix for this contour was a fuel pump. the driver maintains variable voltage to the fuel pump to keep the pressure at 35 psi. we were able to get a pressure guage to hook up to the rail, between the pressure line and the rail. a...	5
	2002 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FALP2WC23 Thanks everyone for your help on this one I received alot of real good advice. This one so far is fixed I found that the EGR was partially sticking open intermittently. It finally stuck open at idle and caused a bad misfire. Replaced EGR valve operating normal... Trouble codes: P0303, P0305, P0306.	13
	1995 Geo Prizm LSi 1.8L No Start VIN: 1Y1SK5287S thanks to everyone who replied. most told me to ck dist module and ignitor in distributor. had another dist. dropped it in and nothing. now you guessed it. crank sensor!! the sensor had deteriated from a bad oil leak and came apart below the mounting pad. popp...	9
	1996 Geo Prizm 1.6L RF locked up VIN: 1Y1SK5261V Thanks too all that replied, I had tried to get to act up but couldn't in what time I have to drive a vehicle. But when replies suggested brake fluid contamination that was it. I get alot of wiring and driveability and the cause just went by me.But thanks for ...	13
	1994 Honda Civic DX 1.5L No Start No spark was caused by a bad ecu. Turns out car was submerged in water during a flood. Thanks for all the help.	17
	1993 Jaguar XJS 4.0L fuel guage VIN: SAJNW4745P Both replies verified the existance of a 'slosh module' in the rear drivers quater. replaced the module-all is well! Thank you once again to all. Keith	2
	2000 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Accessories VIN: SAJDA14C3Y This vehicle was brought to us by a used car dealer. We tried the recommended reset procedure suggested by a few posts without any luck. I also removed the instrument panel to inspect for any damaged wiring or solder joints but could not find any. The dealer r...	5
	1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Cuts out VIN: 1J4GZ48S3W Had the vehicle for a week and could not get it to act up again. One reply said to check VSS sensor and wiring that he thought there was a bulletin on this creating problems ( could not find such a bulletin). Another said that he had one with the exact same co... Trouble codes: P0351 (Ignition Coil 1 Primary Circuit).	4
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L no start- dead battery VIN: 1J4GW58S0X spend many hours on this one. finally found by disconnecting the rear hatch plug under the rear panel, the battery would not go dead over night. after checking all terminals, cleaned the latch switch's on both sides of latch and tested with ohm meter-never hap...	14
	2000 Land Rover Range Rover SE 4.0L left side signal lights stay on all the time. VIN: SALPF1549Y Thank everyone for there information. After contacting three local Land Rover specialist, I have been told this was a dealer repair only. Even a shop with the autologic diag computer (2000) said land rover has changed the reprograming proceedure. Meaning he co...	9
	1999 Lexus LS400 4.0L Stall VIN: JT8BH28F8X Hi everybody, thanks for all the people who helped me on this, i got replies to check for short circuit for the air flow meter but all the wires are ok and also to check the VSS system but nothing wrong with it, so the customer decided to take the car to the d... Trouble codes: P0100 (Mass or Volume Airflow circuit malfunction), C1201 (No Description).	4
	1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D 3.0L won't shut off VIN: 1231301121 Gentlemen & Ladies Thank you one and all for the replies. 39 in all. The consesus was a vacuum leak somewhere in the cab/ ac or door locks mainly. We did find a couple of leaks in the a/c system but still had the problem. We did pinch off the main feed line ...	40
	1999 Mercury Cougar 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1ZVHX61L4X thanks for all the responces, wish ZI could mention all the names but there where to many, I testet tho convertor by removing o2 sensor found convertor restricted loke almost everyone suggested. Extended warranty does not cover due to being under warrantysent ... Trouble codes: P0420.	13
	1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1L window motors VIN: 1GHUD06L9R thanks for help jan after reinspecting the wires we found that a wire had just a bump in the insulation and was right at the door we stripped it back and repaired it	12
	1999 Other European seraph 5.4L on board VIN: SCALA61E5X I have not figured this one out yet, have orderd service cd's through bently should arive next week hopfully there will be some info. I did see somone open a post on resitting the maintnance light would like to see his fix as I am also in need of that info, Di...	2
	1997 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.8L day running lights The DRL diode checked good with a diode tester but when I sub'd a new one the DRL worked. Thanks for all the help, Andy.	4
	1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Montana 3.4L Misfire VIN: 1GMDU03E0W I didn't get this vehicle back in for 3 weeks after the post but I did get a used ECM ,from a malibu, to try .after reflashing to the orignal program the results speak for there self. Heres the orignal Lean missfire under low RPM lightload condition ...	10
	1990 Saab 900 Turbo 2.0L hydroboost VIN: YS3AL75L6L Did the test one tech suggested, to listen for a buzz at accumulator when pressing down the brake pedal. it was buzzing so i replaced the accumulator and power brake working again. Thanks to all for your help.	15
	1996 Saturn SL1 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8ZH5287T Thanks for all your replies, the car has not been back in yet, I guess the cel has not beenback on yet. Some of the replies were, replace plug wires, module and coils at same time, replace only 1&4 coil, clean plate under module and matting surface and replace... Trouble codes: P0341.	19
	1996 Suzuki Sidekick JX Sport 1.8L Hydrulic system VIN: JS3TD21V9T Thanks to all who replied. It seems that part of our problem is a bad lever on the clutch shaft. Dealer says there have been part number changes indicating a possible improved part. Ordered a new part but have not been able to get the vehicle back in for repai...	3
	1994 Toyota Pickup DLX 2.4L timing chain VIN: 4TARN13P5R Hi and sorry for the late response. The answer to this question is yes of course you can change the timing chain/gears/guides/oil pump seal without having to remove the head. details to note are: use FIPG from Toyota or 'The Right Stuff' gasket maker, be CAREF...	39
	1995 Toyota Previa LE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, fast idle VIN: JT3AC24SXS I only had 3 people respond to this request, 2 of which suggest to replace or repair the crack in the intake manifold and one said to check for broken wires at the TP sensor. The wires are good and I agree to replacing the manifold but the customer is reluctan...	4
	1995 Toyota Tercel DX 1.5L MIL Lamp on Thanks for the replies. Car did return as planed. I did some more research in our computer and found a vacuum diagram that was different from the one under the hood. It involved removing the 'jet' valve and re-routing some of the vacuum hoses in the egr system... Trouble codes: P0401.	5

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