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| 1998 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2L torque convertor VIN: WAUBG74DOW Have longtime regular client with decent A 8 Q. Trans and convertor rebuilt for failed pump, ZF parts, new pump, [...] fluid by Febi, no codes,- after rebuilding runs, shifts OK, no DTCs stored at TCM ( we have VDS PRO),just whining sound at converter area... |
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| 2000 Audi A6 4.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUZL554B9 This vehicle sets these codes only after heavy acceleration and run up to 5000+ RPM. We can readily get these codes to come back on after clearing. We've swapped coils to different cyl.-swapped inj. nozzles-and put in fresh spark plugs-still stays with cyl. 7&... Trouble codes: P0307 (Cyl.7 misfire), P0308 (Cyl.8 misfire) |
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| 1995 BMW 325i 2.5L Surge VIN: WBACB3325S Not being well versed in German, and not having a scanner capable of accessing this system, (boss takes in anything though)I need a little help on this one. Vehicle has really bad surge at idle, running extremely rich (9.00% CO). Checked fuel pressure, was som... |
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| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE-4.5L 4.5L springs rear VIN: 1080671200 Dear Friends, this customer had 8 years ago, the rear coil springs replaced and the shop removed the hydraulic compensator and installed the "COIL" spring compensator. After that the car was standing to high and had excessive positive camber (like 1,5 deg pos... |
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| 1976 Porsche 911 S 2.7L melted fuel lines VIN: 9117200708 Short and sweet: we had a little fire mishap trying to get this porsche running and I need to replace the injector lines from the fuel distributor to each injector. It's a CIS system and the only damage was that the injector lines melted at the fuel distributo... |
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| 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan GL 2.5L axle assembly VIN: WV2KC070XP We are trying to remove left axle assembly.It appears you have to loosen the torsion bar.The problem we are having is the nut is rusted on and with it against the plastic tank we cannot heat it. Is there any other way that we might be able to remove the axle.I... |
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| 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L Stall VIN: 3VWRL81H5V greetings fellow techs.I just recieved my vw-audi cartridge for my snappy scanner a couple of weeks ago so i am still learning on the vw systems.This car will always start but stall after maybe 2-4 seconds of running.I beleive the 513 code for speed sensor com... Trouble codes: 513 (engine speed sensor), 533 (idle apapt at limit- intermittent) |
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| 1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWTD81H3X Found P0411 and will repeat after short drive, all tests point towards solenoid valve. Should we change the relay also? Just trying to be sure, this is the first one of these we have seen one of these. Anybody have any advice? Thanks Trouble codes: P0411 (Secondary air injection system incorrect air flow detected) |
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| 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: VWNA23B6YE this car has surging problem it happenes only when its at normal operating temp. when the car comes to stop it surges from 800rpm to 600 rpm for 2 seconds it looke like the car wants to die and then its fine. driving the car has no problem has good power good ... |
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| 2000 Volvo S40 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1VS2559Y The main problem we are having is lack of information. Code P0014 translates to three different Volvo codes with very little info on the diagnostic procedures. The 3 Volvo codes are: ECM-5E, ECM-5F, ECM-61. Eqach of these tests require Activation of the VVT sy... Trouble codes: P0014 (Camshaft Reset Valve Incorrect Signal) |
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Fixes & Summaries for European
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| 1996 Audi A6 2.8L temp guage VIN: WAUGA84A9T Thanks for all the advice and support We replaced the thermostat and that seemed to cure the problem. Mark |
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| 1998 Audi A4 2.8L Cruise Control VIN: WAUDD68D8W Hello All, By process of elimination, we have decided to get a cruise control module for this car. The only other suggestions were to sheck the brake light bulbs and switch, which appear to be working normally. We'll see when the module gets here next week. ... |
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| 1997 BMW 540i 4.4L pressure plate VIN: WBADE5329V Another leap from the jaws! The consensus was once you release the lock on the pressure plate there is no way out. Officially I will agree. In this case the trick was to find a suitable fulcrum to pry the clutch open useing the old t/o bearing for a driver. A ... |
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| 1995 Land Rover Range Rover SE 4.0L air suspension VIN: SALPE1247S Many thanks to all that replied.General consensus is to convert to coil spring system.Atlantic British retails one @ $950.00. Pump is bad.We tried to inflate system using shop air with no luck indicating problems with the check valves. We've done conversio... |
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| 1998 Land Rover Range Rover SE 4.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALPV1240W the oil pump pick-up strainer was clogged with sludge! i removed the oil pan and the strainer and cleaned them out. after reassembly, i drove the vehicle at great lengths with no problems. thanks to all that replied. sounds like these engines are prone to prod... Trouble codes: P0300 (random/multiple misfire all cylinders), P0301 (misfire - cylinder 1), P0304 (misfire - cylinder 4), P0308 (misfire - cylinder 8), P0???. |
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| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S 2.7L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1160201205 Thank you to my respondees! Your advise that up to 20 degrees of additional spark advance is acceptable allows the car to operate. It really needs a carburator, but the cost is out of sight. I am still looking for an inexpensive old Weber kit. |
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| 1999 Mercedes-Benz E430 4.3L compressor VIN: WDBJF70H6X Dear members, I have received 12 replies and appreciated each and everyone of you.The customer has not come back for repair as yet and I will post the fix when ready.Now I am fully confident to repair this benz because of the information you all gave to me.I... |
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| 1999 Other European Arnage 4.4L service reminder VIN: SCBLB51E1X I guess there are no Bentley techs on this network,I finally got the instructions from a bentley dealer in Vancouver.First you have to make sure the int lights are off.press trip and cancel until dip screen goes blank.Push trip/cancel button again until option... |
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| 1998 Saab 900 S Turbo 2.0L Speedo inop ABS lit VIN: YS3DD38N5W The 2 times we have posted requests on this vehicle we have gotten little response since they have been pretty strange issues. Had one member offer us his SAAB software loaded on another shops TTech, unique idea. The fact is, not much can be done on these cars... |
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| 1994 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L motor/trans VIN: 3VWSA81H9R Thanks to all that replied to my help request. All responses were very helpfull. At the advice of Don from Maryland and Charlie from California I checked right motor mount by jacking car under oil pan while Tech had car in drive. Tech reported vibration was le... |
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| 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L No Start VIN: 3VWWA81H3T I want to thank Michael [...] for quick responses to this post. And accurate responses I should add. The Cam sensor code must have been set by being out of time because the wave form looked good on it. We ch... Trouble codes: P0341 (cam sensor). |
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| 1991 Volvo 240 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on it turned out to be the mass air sensor thanks for the help Trouble codes: 113 (lean rich condition). |
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| 1994 Volvo 960 2.9L No Start VIN: YVIKS95098 hill.tech friends with your help and informations you offer me i was enable to fix the problem of the car and it was the ground suply to control unit.by then the wire was off inside the insulotor thank you very much for information |
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