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	1990 Audi Coupe Quattro 20v 2.3L No Start VIN: WAUGD08B9L Good day Audi techs.I have a 90 coupe quattro 20 valve,prod. date04/89 that was brought to me with a no start after the engine warms up.Checked fuel pressure and residual fuel pressure OK.After I shut the car off and tried to restart it,it wouldn't start.No sp...	View
	1993 Audi 100 CS 2.8L starter motor VIN: WAUDJ84AXP Hello all, We've got this 93 100CS here that needs a starter. Looking at the car and AllData, it looks like a fun one. We haven't done one of these that I can remember. Alldata is no help except for "unhook wiring and remove starter". Any of you Euro tech's go...	View
	1996 Audi A6 2.8L Limp in VIN: WAUGA8TA4T ABS red & yellow light have been on for 2.5 years. Customer stated that transmission didn't shift correctly after left front axle replacement. Scan data codes ABS 00597 varying wheel speed sensor. 00652 trans range controller. Implausable signal, Brake switch ...	View
	1997 BMW 540i 4.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBADE5326V Dear Members, This 97 BMW 540i has misfire on #2 cylinder. Fault code was P0302. We swapped plug-on-coil between #2 and #4, and reset ECM. Let customer drive for a few days. MIL came back on and P0302 was recorded again. The each plug-on-coils receive signal d... Trouble codes: P0302 (Misfire 2)	View
	1998 BMW 740iL 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGJ8328W Car left for a week after intake gaskets replaced. Car left shop with a 1550 code (idle speed control electrical) and code cannot be fully erased, comes back as pending. Alldata and Mitchell have no tests for this system, and I have substituted IAC with known ... Trouble codes: 1550 (manufacturer controlled idle speed electrical per alldata)	View
	1991 Buick Riviera Luxury 3.8L oil pump VIN: 1G4EZ13C4L Hello fellows tech. Here I am again. I have this 91 Rivers with no oil pressure, I drop the oil pan thinking the screen may be clog with sludge but it was clean. Remove the oil filter housing to check pressure regulator, it didn't seem to be stuck open. the on...	View
	1999 Buick Regal GS 3.8L Surge VIN: 2G4WF521XX vehical surges on slight acceleration,engine has to be at opertating temp. for some reason it will only surge while A/T is in 3rd or OD with lock up converter engaged, cant duplicate in 1st or 2nd even if held their manualy. thinking it may be a lockup convert...	View
	1992 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 5.7L crank bearings VIN: 2GCFC29K5N Hello everyone. This truck has scored crank bearings & rod knock. Even though the engine is 151,000 miles old I suspect that the dreaded abrasive cleaning disc residue may have been the culprit that pushed this engine over the edge. What I want to know is - ho...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV 3.1L Stall VIN: 1GNDU06D6P This van originally had a miss in it. We replace wires and plugs and it was corrected. Then customer complained about that the vehicle was starting hard and progressed to starting but stopping and took several attempts to get it to keep running but once runnin...	View
	1994 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GBKC34F4F This is for you G.M. techs. I have replaced the electric and electronic fuel pumps on this truck. It drives fine, the problem is on cold start it will die 3 or 4 times and then idle low RPM. The problem seems to be the engine coolant temp sensor. When it is un...	View
	1995 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, TAIL LIGHTS VIN: 1GCEC14Z45 I've pulled the wiring from the fuel pump and tail lights out up until the fuse box. No corrosion, breakage, or rust. All fuses and powers seem to be good to fuel pump, until the tail lights are turned on or the brake lights are applied. Then the voltage at th...	View
	1996 Chevrolet K1500 5.7L Cuts out VIN: 1GCEK14R7T Shortly after installing a rebuilt engine in this truck we have had a problem with a blip, temp .5 sec loss of power. It is like the ignition shuts down but it doesn't. We have confirmed this with a lab scope while this occurs. It happens at 50 to 65 mph after...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Express 1500 5.7L jerk on re-accell. VIN: 1GBFG15R5T Hi fellow techs, I have a 4L60E trans that when throttle is let up slightly then reapplied, there is a 2 second delay then a soft to solid jerk occurs. This happens almost every time and was told by tranny shop that problem was in valve body. Was also told to ...	View
	1996 Chevrolet K1500 5.7L brake system VIN: 2GTEK19R2T gentlemen, this vehicle has had a problem with poor stopping ability at high speed braking, as long as my customer has owned it. it has larger than normal tires on it {35 x 12.5's} he was sold an aftermarket brake conversion kit to change over the drum brakes...	View
	1997 Chevrolet C2500 5.7L backfires on accel VIN: 1GCGK24RXV This truck back fires under load only when hot. Also,upon acceleration the upper intake where the fuel lines and injector harness plugs in it seems to rise while accelerating...is this normal?	View
	1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 2G1WX12XXV car towed in, no start, inspect for broken timing belt, found belt to be loose and tentioner broken. replaced tensioner, 2 idler and 1 tensioner pulleys, and belt using the special tools to set cams. plugs and wires were replaced at this time also. engine star... Trouble codes: P0300 (multiple misfire detected)	View
	2001 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L battery light. day drivind lights.back-up lights a VIN: 2G1WH55KX1 i think possible pcm or bcm problem but have replaced either one. i have tried tap test but no change in lights with the key off battery light does flicker only wiyh key on. i will take any help i can get. thanks mac [...]	View
	1990 Chrysler LeBaron 3.0L cooling fan, alternator VIN: 1C3XJ5539L We are working on a strange problem with this vehicle and are somewhat at a loss as to which direction to go. The customer came in several weeks ago complaining that the cooling fan fuse (fuse #16 in the fuse box) kept blowing. We checked the cooling fan and f...	View
	1991 Dodge Stealth 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall VIN: JB3XD44S3M this car stalls at stops with warm to hot engine. at idle, in park or in gear surges and stalls, always starts good and runs good otherwise.maf is 38 to 44Hz at idle. fuel pres. good, timing is right on, no codes, temp sensors read acuratly. unplug IAC valve a...	View
	1993 Dodge Caravan 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B7GH1130P customer came in with vehicle dying found auto shut relay coming in to affect caused by bad computer, fixed that problem now vehicle runs till once warm vehicle dies and found injector pulse to be 15.00 m/s at idle causeing vehicle to flood can unplug ect, map... Trouble codes: 54 (cam sensor sinc)	View
	1995 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L downshifts on own to third VIN: 1B7KF26C2S SEE RELATED REPAIR HISTORY FOR PRIMARY COMPLAINT THAT IS RE-OCCURING. NOT:only thing that may help is owner had large blow out left front and damaged front end track bar & pitman arm. but do not notice any other damage like to harness wiring in that area.	View
	1998 Dodge Caravan 3.3L drive line VIN: 2B4GP25RXW This is your basic front wheel drive Caravan approaching 100K miles. Customer's concern is a noise on decelleration. When road testing, I found a wheel bearing type noise from 50-60 mph,coasting down to 30-25 mph. Noise didn't change when turning the steering ...	View
	1999 Dodge Durango SLT 5.2L engine VIN: 1B4HS28Y9X Vehicle was brought in for coolant in oil. Takes a couple of hundred miles for it to be noticeable. Pressure test cooling system, held 15 lbs overnight, pulled oil pan only signs of coolant were "bright yellow" sludge around the timing cover. Engine is a reman...	View
	1987 Ford Ranger Custom 2.9L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 47CC10E10W VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO ME NO START NO RUN. FOUND VEHICLE OUT OF GAS .PUT GAS IN VEHICLE VEHICLE BARELY STARTS AND RUNS IDLES VERY POOR. TRIED HOOKING UP SNAPON SCANNER DLC APPEARS NOT TO WORK. FOUND FUSABLE LINK MELTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER SIDE UNDE...	View
	1990 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 7.5L guages VIN: 1FDKE30G8L Hey guys, I have a ford motor home here that came in with a compaint of the guages reading low intermitantly. It is equiped with a fuel guage, oil press. guage, temp guage, amp guage and a speedo. The problem is that the fuel, oil, and temp guage will all drop...	View
	1994 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L Lacks power VIN: 1FTHX26KXR Hello everyone, I would like to see if anyone has experienced any similiar to the one on this diesel. On the first occurance several months ago it ran fine until stopped at a light, then would not accelerate much off of idle for a period of about 2 minutes the...	View
	1994 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.8L Engine VIN: 1FDEE14H3R Customer just bought this customized E150 about 2 wks ago. Seller told him it just neede a good tune up. Engine has a skip like a cracked plug or bad wire when idling. Found all new ignition when we got in the dog house. Replaced everything with another new se...	View
	1997 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.4L flaching code 19 VIN: 1FMEEE11L6 hey ya'll got a 1997 e 150 van srs lamp flashing code 19 . scan tool read's a code b1941 test front impact sensor was/nt sure if it fit into spec's of less than 779 ohm's and more than 795 ohm's. actual ohm's 785 on front sensor checked front sensor wiring to ...	View
	1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L c1165 rr sensor VIN: 2FMDA514XW Hello how are you all today.. This van came in with a c1165 & c1144 codes.. Cleared out codes with NGS scantool; and test drove.. Come to a stop idle and abs light come on; no codes, self test on scantool no codes passed.. Take off abs light out and back on; t...	View
	1998 Ford Windstar 3.8L No Start, Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 2FTZA5449W this vehicle has a bad hesitation from idle speed,can stall engine by power braking & letting off gas.by turning the cam synch assy.clockwise about 30 degrees the hesitation goes away.but when i recheck with lab scope the cam signal is off by around 60 degrees... Trouble codes: P0340	View
	1999 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L coil springs VIN: 1F1FP52U2X of a fleet of 54 taurses 96-01, I have 15 99 taurses. of these 15, 7 have had broken left front coil springs. It's only the left which breaks, some while driving and some while being parked. we do a wheel alignment every 16000 miles. these vehicles are used fo...	View
	1999 Ford Windstar 3.0L Cuts out VIN: 2FMZA51U4X Ford Tech's, tell me what I'm Missing. This windstar van came in the customer thinking it had a trans problem. Road tested, under normal conditions it runs great. If you put the pedal to the metal (like getting on the freeway) it will cut out, very violently a...	View
	2000 Ford Mustang 3.8L Surge VIN: 1FAFP4043Y Greetings Techs, Ford Mustang came in with a surge in drive or reverse with the a/c on. My initial impression was watching the a/c clutch cycle fast. Ok. low on refridgerant. Charged it up and checked for leaks. Now it doesn't surge with such frequency, but w...	View
	2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FDWF37Z2Y need a little help on this one. vehicle runs great on gasoline but when switched to propane misses at idle. i do not have a lot of experence on lpg system. scope checked vehicle cant find problem no codes no misfire data vacuum leak not present. i am wondering...	View
	1995 Geo Prizm LSi 1.8L No Start VIN: 1Y1SK5288S this vehicle came in as a no start it has no fire and no injector pulse we have tried a dist,ignitor,power relay,crank sensor, & a computer still nothing we have crank and cam signal to the computer we have checked all powers and grounds we have power to the i...	View
	1997 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L compressor VIN: 1GKDT13W9V A/C compressor (Delphi) is leaking at both ends, between body and end caps. A new comp is $350. I suspect that there is just an o-ring that is leaking. Is there any way to R & R o-rings? Do I need any special tools? Where do I purchase o-rings? I do have clutc...	View
	1987 Honda Prelude 1.8L speedo VIN: JHMBA6123H can't find testing info	View
	1991 Honda Accord LX 2.2L wiper hitting VIN: 1HGCB7657M 1991 Honda Accord wiper hitting door post . Customer had new wiper blades installed the one on the driverside is hitting the door post wiper blades appear to be correct.Has any one seen any problems like this the blade is a 24 inch one or could there be wear i...	View
	2001 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Radio VIN: 2HKRL18078 I need to R&R the Radio and can not see how it comes out. Anyone know the ropes?	View
	1994 Infiniti Q45 A 4.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: JNKNG01D2R Hello Infiniti techs, Calling for help once again on problem vehicle, since iATN seems to be the most help for difficult problems. This Infiniti will run great as long as you don't really push it hard like pulling a hill or accelerating hard. When you do, it ...	View
	1997 Infiniti Q45 4.1L No Start VIN: JNKBY31D5V car will not run there is no injector pulse every know in then the noid light will pulse and it will run for a second or two there is no codes any advice will be helpful.thanks	View
	1984 Jeep CJ7 4.2L smog pump VIN: 1JCUM878XE This Jeep has been in the process of being restored. It originally had a four cyl engine and has be changed to an inline six 4.2L. The engine is designed to have a smog pump but all the brackets were missing as well as all the other components. I have aquired ...	View
	1990 Jeep Wagoneer Limited 4.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1J4FN78L2L i have this jeep cherokee/wagoneer limited that has really bad gas mileage. it gets about 10 miles per gallon. i checked the o2 sensor and checked ok. there isnt any timing adjustment. according to the scan tool the ect sensor seems accurate. also did a fuel i...	View
	1996 Lexus LS400 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8BH22F8T This lexus has a po171 code that comes back after a couple days.[...] have been changed and MAF has been changed.Fuel pressure is 40 psi at idle and 44 psi when regulator vac. is unplugged [...] readings are good and no vac. leaks are found. ST fuel tri... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	1981 Lincoln Mark VI 5.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1MRBP6F9BY we recieved vehicle with list of all that had been done previous to coming to us.first off it would not start,gave it a little squirt of carb cleaner to determine if it was fuel or spark.it started right up then died.so we checked our fuel pressure @ 40 psi ch...	View
	1996 Lincoln Town Car Anniversary 4.6L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1LNLM82WXT the car came in a no start condition with the check engine light flashing and the relay buzzing.checked for codes scanner could not communicate with the ecm.checked grounds all are ok.chexked voltage at the tps it was within specs.any help would be appreciated...	View
	1995 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JS1VS52A5Y This problem started just recently. Took the car in for an oil change and the day after started idling poorly. Feels like a lean misfire or ignition miss but only at idle. Have cleaned the throttle body of deposits and reset the ECM's idle parameters by discon...	View
	1995 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JS1VS52A5Y VIN NUMBER IS [...] FALSE BUT WILL BE CORRECTED BEFORE 10PM EST. (DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO IT RIGHT NOW.) This problem started just recently. Took the car in for an oil change and the day after started idling poorly. Feels like a lean misfire or ignition mi...	View
	1994 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L engine VIN: 1N4BU31D7R This vehicle came into the shop with a blown head gasket, still ran well though, drove it here. We pulled the heads sent them to the machine shop, heads rebuilt, surfaced, put them back on. Car now will start, then immediately starts idling rough, rpm surging ...	View
	1999 Other European FERRARI 360 3586CC Throwout Bearing VIN: ZFFYR51B00 Ferrari Techs Only Please. 3,000 miles ago I replaced the complete clutch assembly because the throw out bearing guide had broken(Why use such a cheap piece of plastic?). The owner says that the clutch has just started acting up. It is sometimes sticking in ne...	View
	1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.1L Stall VIN: 1GN375W684 i hope you gm techs can help me with this car.this car came in with a miss and after the tune up it ran great.the customer came got it and he said after he picked it up he drove it for ten minutes and started popping and hesitating.then every time you would co...	View
	1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L altenator VIN: 1G2WJ52M7T i have a 1996 grand prix that has a charging problem. i have bat 12 volts to the alt but i have no power to the small wire im not sure where it gets its power from but if i put ign 12 volts to it it will charge but will burn up the alt ive done this three time...	View
	2000 Pontiac Montana 3.4L abs & ? VIN: 1GMDX03E3Y vehicle came in with complaint of poor brake pedal feel(hard). upon visual inspection we noted that it needed front brakes and rotors,also the rear wheel cylinders were seeping and one of the proportioning valves were leaking under the van.after repairing the ...	View
	1988 Porsche 944 2.5L boost low VIN: WPOAA2954J Vehicle coming out of storage - upon first drive - turbo boost has diminished - max. now 1.2bar (was 1.7+) absolute - Porsche tester has been used for KLR - no codes present ! cycling valve is working, waste gate is operative & not stuck open (pipe stays cold ...	View
	1996 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5L No Start VIN: 4S3BD675XT Performed repairs. Timing set to factory marks. Go to fire her up, no start. Turns over, good compression. Performed no start test. This unit employs a 4 in 1 coil pack that takes care of all 4 cylinders. Have spark on side 1&2 of coil, nothing on 3&4. Camshaf...	View
	1996 Subaru Legacy Postal 2.2L 1-2 shift VIN: 4S3BK4951T Customer brought car in saying she was told that the duty solenoid c was bad. We checked the solenoid and told her it was bad along with her driveshaft, her nonserviceable u-joints were wasted. On the initial road test I noticed that her trans temp light flash...	View
	1998 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L front pads smoking VIN: 4TAPM62NXW this truck came in guy says front brakes smoked up he wanted everything replaced so we did 1 month later he said i did it again.he dropped it off and it does smell like it was burning. theres no abs on this truck. what else is left thanks, chuck	View
	2000 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4TAPM62N6X This one had this code and a cracked exh manifold. Replaced manifold and removed EGR valve to bench test, tested good. Tested VSV and EGR temp sensor, both good. After test drive MIL came back on. Test with vacuum gauge shows no vac in system. Chased it down, ... Trouble codes: P0401	View
	1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L Fuel Gauge VIN: 3VWCC21C8X Hopefully someone has some answers on this little bug. The vehicle came in for a coolant leak and we replaced the water outlet on the left side of the head. Customer also complained of the warmup(blue light) and then flashing hot coolant light on initial start...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L Gauges and warning lights VIN: 3VWCA21C2X The customer brought this vehicle in after disconecting the battery. We reset the throttle Tracking so the car can be driven. Customer also stated he replaced the fuse for the instrument panel after charging or jumping the auto to get it started. I suspect the...	View

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	1994 Acura Integra LS 1.8L abs light on VIN: JH4DC4354R Thank you everyone that responded. The customer picked up car before I could go further. A few people had a very good suggestion that I can not believe I did not think of. That was to switch the 2 abs sensors where they plug in and see if the code follows the ...	8
	1990 Audi 100 2.3L starter lock out VIN: WAUBC5449M the fix to this car wasn`t really a fix at all. i ended up bridging the yellow wire with the blue/black wire and the car would start in park only. the customer did not want to put any more time or money into the car. thank you for your replies.	5
	1994 Audi 100 CS 2.8L rack and pinion VIN: WAUDJ84A3R The rack was definately the culprit. Took the spool valve apart and it was boogered real bad. Sent it out to our local rebuilder and all is fine. Most replies were right on. Thanks to all who responded.	10
	2001 Audi A4 1.8L alarm/teft system VIN: WAUDC68D41 Lost another one to... Thanks to everybody for replies. Unfortunatly customer didn't bring his car back for repair. So I can't tell what was the problem. I would like to thank Tony, Dave, Mike and Josh. What is realy important for me is access to tech. informa...	4
	1991 BMW 850i 5.0L low coolant warning VIN: WBAEG1313M It seems that BMW left out the wiring for the low coolant sensor - nothing from control unit forward.	3
	1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 5.7L fuel leaks VIN: 1Z37L6S428 the info from the first reply was on the money-- made the job a lot easer and humorus--the info about the twisting really helped--replaced all hoses on top of tank--fixed the leaking problem--thanks again--K&S	6
	1985 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1YY0783F Hurray the black vette is fixed. Allright here is how i found it, I was cking the grounds on the computer and pinning the wires at the maf all was cool , so i hooked everything back up and run the engine. She run smooth the stumbled so i started playing with w... Trouble codes: 33 (mass air high).	4
	1988 Chevrolet V30 Cheyenne 7.4L front end VIN: 1GBJV34W8J Thanks to all who responded. Unfortunately, the customer has not returned for installation of a new steering box and steering dampener. Other suggestions included bad axle joints(they are new), shocks(new), cracked frame by box(ok), and seperated or fix-a-flat...	21
	1993 Chevrolet Beretta GT 3.1L cooling fan VIN: 1G1LW13T0P we found the ground wire from the ecm was corroded and problem was corrected by cleaning and replacing the ground. many thanks to all those answering our request	13
	1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4.3L no power Thanks to all who responded. We checked the backpressure from the cat, but no luck. Fuel pressure was great, with no leaks. We had checked, checked and re-checked the timing, but still no help. Replacing both knock sensors seemed to help a little. But, get thi...	14
	1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L waterpump drive leak VIN: 2G1FP22P1R thanks to the 4 tecs who replied, I had no idea there was a special tool to install this seal. one reply said the tool does not help, but i'll try anyways. we ordered the tool from kent moor # J-39087. the customer will return next month for the repair, which ...	4
	1995 Chevrolet Astro CL 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GNDM19W0S Jason, Run this test and then try whats listed below.. First run the Engine at 2000 RPM and check Timing if steady disconect knock sensor and check timing at idle should be steady. If the 2000 RPM test shows timing fluxuation then disconect the ALT Field and...	9
	1996 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L Stall VIN: 2G1WL52M4T Okay guys here is what I found.The number two O2 sensor,the wires were corroded.Took some contact cleaner and the problem was solved.Thanks for all your help.	18
	1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Steering/Hydraboost VIN: 1GBDM19W7V Thanks to those who replied! I bleed the air out again with vacuum & it seems to be better! I'm am also working on a 1995 Astro van that is not in for P/S noise & the noise is about the same as the 1997 that i'm working on! GM says it is a normal condtion/nois...	2
	1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13W5W Thanks for all the replies. Upon further inspection of the truck we found some vacuum leaks and repaired them. Now the truck runs great and the P0300 code is gone. We then found that there were PROM updates so we did them and boy does this truck run better. Ho... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire).	19
	1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8L ignition lock VIN: 1Y1SK5288W We struggled with this case too long and finally learned that we recieved the wrong key cylinder and related hardware for this car. Another problem with after market repairs. Thanks so much to all who helped us.	6
	2000 Chrysler Concorde LX 2.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3HD46R4Y We have determined that there is a problem with the ECM as the only thing that stands out is the pulse width fluctuates between 15 m/s to 246 m/s. I went through everything else to make sure that there is not a mechanical or electrical problem as far as sensor... Trouble codes: P0175 (2/1 Fuel System Rich).	5
	1990 Dodge B150 3.9L unknown VIN: 2B7FB11X3L Thanks to all who replied. I replaced the rear wheel speed sensor as recommended by most replies and that kept the ABS light off for about a week. When the van returned with the ABS light on again, I replaced the ABS module. The van hasn't returned and it has ...	7
	1992 Dodge Caravan ES 3.3L No Start VIN: 2B4GH55RXN thank you all.Iatn is great.14 replies all around the same area.have printed all emails and have a folder for them.i learned alot from u guys on this subject,but ill stick to my trannys.a guy named mark in ontario,canada hit the nail square.it was a fuselink w...	14
	1995 Dodge Neon High Line 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1B3ES47C8S Thanks to all who responded. Everyone that said to look at the EGR system was correct. My guys had the valve off and seemed to be ok, but a new EGR valve cleared everything up and the Neon runs good. Thanks again.	10
	1998 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3B7KF2666W as i states in my post, i was losing voltage supply to the transfer pump. a couple of people said it was the transfer pump causing the problem. the transfer pump does NOT supply voltage. the ecm supplies voltage to the transfer pump on two cavities. what happe... Trouble codes: P, 230 (transfer pump voltage out of range).	3
	1992 Ford Escort LX 1.9L mounts? VIN: 3FAPP15J8N Thanks for all the replies. The customer decided to decline any repairs on this for the fact that it was a mere comfort issue, and there are no drivability issues with it. Many people suggested new mounts, and Ford has a TSB out for this issue (95-12-4). The T...	12
	1995 Ford Windstar 3.8L No Start, Misfire Hi guys , sorry it took a little while to reply but its been busy. Anyway finally I got this van going and the problem was in the cam sensor. Replaced it with a new one and installed it at the right timing and way you go!. By the way theres a special syncroniz...	6
	1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALTY1245X I replaced the DPFE sensor.I then 'real timed' data stream and saw the voltage change within the parameters it was supposed to.It has been two weeks and customer has not called and I think he would if light came back on. Trouble codes: 402 (excessive egr flow).	9
	1996 Ford E-250 Econoline XL 4.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTHE24YXT First of all, thank you Tim from Florida! He hit the nail,on the head. It turned out to be contaminated oxygen sensors. The upstream O2 sensors switch ratio would sometimes fail or pass in Mode $06. They would be border line either way. Once I replaced the O2'... Trouble codes: P0133 (Bank 1 upstream O2 sensor slow to respond), P0153 (Bank 2 upstream O2 sensor slow to respond).	7
	1997 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L loss of power VIN: 1FTJW36F3V Howdy, I think we have this one fixed, its been two weeks and no problems. We got a lot of responses about the ipr valve but we had already been there and replaced the o-rings, also alot mentioned the cmp, again we had already replaced that. What I think happe... Trouble codes: P0344, P1211.	10
	1997 Ford F-150 4.2L turn signals VIN: 2FTDXO728Y wiring in rear of truck was tapped into at a local u haul dealer thanks to all who replyed	13
	1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FALP74W3V Thankyou all that recommended OE cats. I have got the exhuast shop, dealer and myself on a plan to replace these cats at a very reasonable price, (a little break from all three). The customer has to plan the repair and I asm sure his problem will be fixed.	30
	1998 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L punp,rack& lines VIN: 1FMYU24E2W thank uou to all the gentelman who responded to my post. Six in all and I belive you were all on the mark with air in the system. Our customer was reluctant to explore any other posible diagnosis however and decides to live with his noise. thanks again for you...	7
	1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4.6L a4wd VIN: 1FMRU18W2W sorry about the delay in closing this post, I am sure that i closed it from work but i guess the mail got lost or something... Anyway I pulled out the transfer and split the case to find that the clutches were all worn out and the lining was totally missing fr...	4
	1998 Ford Windstar 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA51UXW i printed all the pages for a code 446 (although 446 was never mentioned in the diagnostic tree). instead of doing all the steps i checked the solenoids i could find. the one at the middle of the windstar, by the canister is the pressure solenoid and is normal... Trouble codes: 446 (evaporative emission).	9
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L rotors VIN: 1FTSW31F0X Thanks to all the advice we recieved, we installed FOMOCO pads and realized that we installed new Motorcraft rotors last time. I think the problem this time with the rotors was a bad spot on the inside of both rotors...had a low spot in surface. Turned them bo...	7
	2001 Ford Excursion XLT 6.8L 1-2 shift VIN: SALTY1245Y I had manny replies about the oneway clutch,and that there was an updated part available.This is what I found to be the problem.I feel much more comfortable going into an automatic transmission knowing what to look for.	7
	2001 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRE14201 Hello all As all of you pretty much hit this one on the head, the EGR passages were plugged up in all holes except # 3 cylinder causing all EGR to be passed into the one cylinder and causing engine miss. Cleaning this fixed this problem. Believe it or not , si... Trouble codes: P0303 (Misfire 3 cyl detected).	10
	1979 GMC K3500 5.7L fuel gage VIN: 1KL349B530 I want to say thank you to Gord McDonald. He faxed the wiring diagram to me and I was able to fix the problem. Leonard, from Texas had the same thought that I did. They used two systems at about this time, One switched the gage through the valve, and the other...	4
	2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L converter VIN: 1GTEK19T3Y Hello All. I received several replies. Most suggesting that there is a driveability problem. To date, no success has been seen in fixing this problem. I have a GM rep. coming soon. I hope we find it. When we do I'll let everyone know what we find. Jim	17
	1989 Honda Accord LX 2.0L very high idle cold VIN: 1HGCA5531K thanks to all that replied. it turned out to be the fast idle unloader. replaced same and corrected the problem	8
	1990 Honda Accord EX 2.2L No Start VIN: 1HGCB7163L The distributor was replaced and there was still a concern the ECU no longer reported a code condition 15 after prolonged crank. The check of fuses in engine bay fuse (10A) ECU was found to be open (most likely caused when dist was replaced)replacing it allowe... Trouble codes: 15 (No ignition output signal).	13
	1997 Infiniti J30 3.0L No Start VIN: JNKAY21D6V sorry for the late post.the motor cranks and wont start.spark comes and goes.good b+ voltage but poor driver control to all cop coils.all coils ohm proporly,ignition igniter has been replaced.all wiring pin tests at ecm test good.replaced ecm, crank sensor and... Trouble codes: 100 (mass air flow code).	4
	1998 Isuzu Rodeo S 2.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S2CK58DXW I had several responses informing me that the cam/crank relearn could be done by the dealer with a factory tech 2 scanner, however no one could help me with the exact procedure. I also had one reply concerning dirty fuel injectors causing a misfire that could ... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire), P0301 (misfire 1 cyl).	6

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