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	1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: ZARBA12G9L Hi to Everyone, Please Help. Have no information on Code #1245. Could someone please send me a description and diagnostics for Code #1245. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Mark [...]	View
	1998 Audi A4 2.8L remove VIN: WAUED28D9W hi guys, how dow you guys change the fuelfilter on the 4 wheel drive models? Do you drop the tank? How much labour do you charge? Conviniently, the Bentley Books DO NOT show how to change the ff on the 4 wd. models. But,they show in detail how to change the ...	View
	1999 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2L Cruise Control VIN: WAUBG34D8X We typically work on VW and Audi cars, mostly the lesser A4-A6's, but this is the first A8 we had in. Not that this is A8 specific, but when using cruise control and setting it at any given highway speed, it gradually loses speed at he rate of about 1 mph ever...	View
	1988 BMW 750iL 5.0L Check engine lite VIN: WBAGC83L27 Hi I have this 1988 Bmw 750il(porduction date of 2/88). This car went for a smog test and was failed for the check engine, lite would not come on. I have check the bulb and that is ok. I can get the lite to come on if I ground the wire in connector x21 termina...	View
	1992 BMW 525i 2.5L Heater core VIN: WBAHD5319N Hello gang, I have this 1992 BMW 525i that I have diagnosed a leaking heater core (antifreeze smell,film on windshield). Alldata and MOD both give 10-12 easy steps to replace the heater core, yet state flatrate time as 7-8 hrs.I have been advised by my BMW par...	View
	1987 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G4HR1434H I have a crazy problem with this car.No codes, or anything reading unusual on my OTC Monitor.Engine will run for 4-6 minutes then die without restarting.No injector signal or spark till it cools (10-20 minutes). The other problem is that if you seat the IAC an...	View
	1988 Buick Skylark Custom 2.5L No Start, Surge, Stall VIN: 1G4NJ14UIJ This one was towed in to me with a no start no spark condition, I installed a used ignition module and it fired right up and ran fine, test drove good. The lady called me and said that it would stall out I went out to where she was and it started right up and ...	View
	1992 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L abs module VIN: 1G4HP5316N this car has codes 31-rr wheel sensor open.32-rr erratic 61-pump test fault.72 travel sw.i have repaired corroded wires to wheel sensor and ck ok now.i cannot get codes to clear with scan tool or disconnecting battery.i just openned my shop and donot have alld...	View
	1988 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.0L back fires at cold s VIN: 1G1JC5114J car came with a complaint of back firing at start on cold days. if warm out car will start fine. car drives good never stalls or dies.fuel preesure good,no vac leaks,coils tested good,no broken wires that we found,cyl comp good,no coolant leaks Trouble codes: 42 (est/by pass fail), 15 (coolant temp low)	View
	1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2L Valves VIN: 1G1JC1445R I have no compression on all cylinders.Had problems with lifters being pumped up on the 3.1's. Did my trick that i do on yhe 3.1's ,but with no response. I feel that something is wrong with the valve train because the valves are staying open to long. The cylin...	View
	1994 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Silverado 5.7L cooling VIN: 1GNFK16K1R ok fellow techs, this vehicle has been a long standing client of our shop. vehicle is overheating. water pump and coolant temp sensor was replaced several months ago due to leaking seals. next time in radiator was leaking and replaced. next leak was intake gas...	View
	1996 Chevrolet S10 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 1GCCS1440T This truck idles very roughly and will not accelerate unless the map sensor is unplugged. Then it accelerates well but the idle is still poor. There is a constant ratcheting noise from the timing cover, but it doesn't sound like a chain loose and doesn't go aw...	View
	1998 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L ABS brakes VIN: 2GCEK19ROW truck has low pedel since new shield on right brake rubed thru sensor wire rf lf rear wheel sensors all read same mph 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 no codes on snap on 2500 scaner at 6 mph front abs applies till 3 mph then goes off all sensor read 3 mph when you start ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L fuelgage/tach/trans VIN: 2GCEC19V0Y dear techs this truck intermetantly looses tach/odometer display/fuel gage/temp gage/battery light, i got this to fail in my shop 1 time for few seconds never failed again. the owner says this happens more often with him and also this thing sets trans codes. i...	View
	2000 Chevrolet C-7500 7.4L brake pedal VIN: 1GBL7H1C7Y brake pedal loss at times- good -no pedal.	View
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L Stall, HARD RESTART VIN: 1C3EJ56H2S Greetings to those of you still in the trade and still with hair! I'm requesting help for a problem vehicle that has a normally very patient customer reeling with frustration. This car came in a little over a year ago on a hook with a no start, cranks ok prob...	View
	1988 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Mechanical VIN: 1B7GN14X4J customer complains rear brakes will not grab or even feel like they are working. he applies pedal and front wheels lock up and vehicle skids through a stop. replaced all hydraulic components as well we removed the rear load levelling valve and put in a new pro...	View
	1988 Dodge Ramcharger AW150 5.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, LOSS OF POWER VIN: 3B4GW12Y1J vehicle intermittantly goes extremely rich & causes loss of power & fouls plugs - on road test injector pulse width varies from a good 1.2ms to 49.7ms. i don't think it is possible for the pulse width to go that high & think we have computer problem, but would... Trouble codes: 52 (system rich), 21 (shorted 02)	View
	1993 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L fiberation VIN: 1B4GH44R1P Hey Techs I have this van in de shop with a out of balance fiberation,special the back part of the Van,the custumor went first to a tire shop and they replaced the tires first,than 4 new metal rims,and it still same thing,the kids in the back get sick from it ...	View
	1995 Ford Windstar 3.0L srs VIN: SALTY1245Y I am posting for another shop that can not reset srs code that was set when their tech removed radiator which also included removing upper radiator support with left crash sensor included.My information says to key on,wait for codes to flash, bridge two wire c...	View
	1996 Ford Escort 1.9L engine VIN: 1FTA1234I1 this one was towed in, found timing belt broken ,easy right NOT !! replaced timing belt and started engine...running rough still no prob right, (WRONG) so we replaced plugs and wires. no change!(ARGHH) found we could pull #2 and #4 wires off and no change. pe...	View
	1999 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L HVAC controls VIN: 1FAFP53SOX I have a customer that has this 99 Taurus that sometimes while driving down the road will all by itself switch the HVAC controls to blow the air out thru only the defrost, and when it does this none of the controls for the HVAC system will work, as you can't c...	View
	1999 Ford Contour LX 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP66LOX I'm having a problem solving this one! PO171& PO174 stored in memory.Checked everything according to Alldata and so far the problem re-occurs. Is it possible the intake on this particular vehicle is leaking? I know that Fords have a lot of problems with the sa... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174	View
	1999 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot Coupe 2.0L Cylinder Head VIN: 3FAKP113AX replaced head and tried to start. no oil was getting to variable timing gear. removed valve cover and noticed that a valve had blown out of the oil hole in head (center and under the intake cam) the valve was damaged by cam. ford sent a new valve and anti-drai...	View
	2000 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMYU60X2Y Hello Fellow Techs. Any input on this would be appreciated. This Explorer runs rich always. O2's stay pegged at full rich at idle and cruise. I have checked for leaking fuel press. regulator, swapped MAF with new one, had ECM reprogramed to latest updates. T... Trouble codes: P0172 (Bank 1 System rich), P0175 (Bank 2 System Rich)	View
	2000 Ford Contour LX 2.5L Cuts out, Stall hi guys i have this contour in the shop for lost of power and stalling only when going into a turn real hard, i had the fuel pressure gauge connected and when i went into a turn left or right you could see the the fuel pressure drop off to 10lbs and as you com...	View
	2000 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L noise VIN: 1FMZU72X6Y see related repair history.	View
	2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L ABS system inoperative due to open VSS VIN: 1FMZU63X9Y Posting for Archives: Amber ABS light on all times KOER and KOEO. C1230 present in memory codes and will reset immediately when cleared. Speedometer reads OK. RR Speed sensor PID reads 0 at all speeds. FL and FR Speed sensors read properly and evenly. Pulled V...	View
	2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Coast Clutch VIN: 1FTSW31F12 Coast clutch is not coming on when TCS button is depressed. Have checked system electrically and solenoid is being activated electrically. (Back probed circuit and voltage drops to 0 when switch is activated.) I have limited experience with Ford transmissions...	View
	1998 GMC Sonoma SLE 2.2L Unknown VIN: 1GTCS194XW I have put this truck in the air and checked everything .Looked for exhaust rubbing,pryied on mounts,pulled on engine and don't feel any binding,watched pullies all running true. Checked flywheel bolts all tight and no play. If you sit in it and rev the engine...	View
	1995 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1HGCE1824S The customers complaint was poor performance at idle or low speed and again at high speed under acceleration-a miss and a bog. This all started after a fill up of gas on a cold winter morning. He has added some fuel conditioner and injector cleaner but no help... Trouble codes: 43 (Fuel Delivery)	View
	2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L dash VIN: SAJDA01C1Y Hello, we have this Jag with a wierd noise that seems to be affected by either turning off the HVAC system or by adjusting the temperature setting up to 85 deg,(HI) or below 68 deg. It is a clunking noise that repeats itself every 2-3 seconds. It's a kind of "...	View
	1990 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4.0L Misfire VIN: 1J7FT36L8L This vehicle idles smooth and under heavy accelleration runs great. But under cruise load or driving away from a stop under "normal" load it brakes down. The problem is worse when it's cold. It actually backfires. If I get it really hot it's not too bad.I can ...	View
	1995 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L not starting, door locks do not work, alarm does n VIN: SALLAAMW3T Hello How do you all do. Firstly a big thanks to you all in allowing me to join this group I have found it a most rewarding place to spend an hour or so every evening on the side lines reading about what you all get up to. How ever, I seem to have a problem wi...	View
	1993 Mazda 626 LX 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1YVGE22AXP Hi folks: This is a new one to me. This 626 turns the cooling fan on at roughly 120 degrees F. At about 160 deg F the check engine light turns on showing code 69. This code refers to a short or open in the fan coolant temp sensor. I tested for proper voltage(5... Trouble codes: 69 (Coolant Temp. Sensor for cooling fan)	View
	1967 Mercedes-Benz 230sl 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1130422201 Can anyone help with a detailed/ comprehensive proceedure for setting / adjusting the throttle linkage and the relativity between the injector pump, throttle, air bleed, and mixture adjuster etc. I'm having troubles making proper adjustments. Eg, when i have t...	View
	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...	View
	1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Surge VIN: WDBBA45A4E A cry for help from all Mercedes Techs. This vehicle has a stumble when cold during acceleration until warm. I have little experience with this early of a design but this is what I've found. System pressure or supply is correct after I adjusted the shims in th...	View
	1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: WDBCA32COF Hey Folks, This Benz is a vehicle that is mis firing fairly severely under hot condition at idle. It only occurs after an extending driving period and becomes more unstable as time passes. Spark plugs were replaced because they were carbon fouled. The vehicle ...	View
	1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L No Start VIN: WDBDA28D4P this car came in with no start at any time, question is car won't start untill you let off key, then it trys to start. we have repaired the fuel system & it runs good after starting & air to fuel is right, some times it starts right up no problem, it's like th...	View
	1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBEA32EXS Hello group. This car has coded EGR on a very intermittant basis. Physical inspection and testing of the EGR valve and controls all show normal. Driving symptoms which do not always occur at the same time as the mil lamp illuminating are a loss of rpm at a ste... Trouble codes: 05 (egr hfm sfi), 04 (Secondary air injection)	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L transmission oil pan gasket VIN: 4JGAB54E7X hello group. this truck was perchased on auction. it came in the shop with very low oil level.the oil was leaking from oil pan gasket ( very slow leak).we've replaced gasket & filter using dealer parts,did service,inspected & send the truck. after a few days t...	View
	1996 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MELM6539T Every once in a while this car will ether start hard or start then stall and ack like it is flooded. It will then run rough and usually set a code for #1 misfire and sometimes #1 and #4 misfire. I have already replaced plugs, plug wires and ignition coil. Fuel... Trouble codes: P0301	View
	1995 Mitsubishi Galant S 2.4L hydro lash adjuster VIN: 4A3AJ46G0S Hello gentlemen. This car came in and the customer denied repairing it, so we let it sit for a year before we got around to repairing it for resale. We started the vehicle and heard what appeared to be an upper engine noise. After replacing the timing belts, t...	View
	1987 Nissan Pulsar NX SE 1.6L Hesitation, Skips or cuts out VIN: JN1PN3453H An oldie but a goodie. this car cuts out or skips a beat while driving. Feels like ignition cuts out momentarially. It only happens after being run for at least 20 min and will occur on tip in throttle. Injector signal stays on but whatever it is affects all c...	View
	1995 Plymouth Voyager 2.5L Hesitation VIN: 2P4GH25KXS vehicle has major hesitation and loss of power when accelerating, runs o.k. at w.o.t. Checked fuel press. o.k. removed cat,no change. No codes and all pids within range,seems to be leaning out,not ignition. T.P.S.,MAP and o2 o.k. ecm? Thanks	View
	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...	View
	2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Master cylinder VIN: YS3DD58H8Y This car came in to us for the first time with a falling brake pedal. You had to pump the brakes to stop. The first time the pedal was pressed it would go almost to the floor, then the next two pumps it would come up to normal pedal height. We bleed the system...	View
	1997 Saturn SL2 1.9L engine VIN: 1G8ZJ527XV Car came in with a noise in front. All that we read & talking to dealers, we believed it needed a timing chain. We replaced everything related to the chain with a kit from a dealer. Noise was still there. Sounded like a collapsed lifter. We replaced the #1 exh...	View
	2001 Saturn SC1 1.9L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G8J527X1Z This vehicle has a high idle periodically. The ECT has been replaced. Has anyone seen this problem before? It won't do it all the time. Thanks in advance.	View
	1993 Subaru Impreza L 1.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JF1GC2447P customer installed jdm engine after mechanical failure of orginal engine. now run very rich, very sluggish accleration-power good at top end. Cranks even, fuel pressure 30 psi 40psi with engine off, fuel volume good, fuel pressure regulator not leaking, fuel p... Trouble codes: 23 (air flow sensor), 24 (idle control)	View
	1999 Subaru Impreza L 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 7A8H476532 Hi there i have a 1999 subaru wrx with poor idle problems when at normal operating temp the idle hunts up and down and stalls often. No fault codes present and all sensor data seems to be ok I have removed the throttle body and cleaned out and also isc valve a...	View
	2000 Subaru Forester L 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1SF6352Y need help from the subaru techs on this car. we get very few subarus in the shop and this one is driving me crazy. tests for this code include watching scan tool to monitor air fuel sensor but do not have pid for sensor. this sensor has 6 wires and looks like ... Trouble codes: P0130	View
	1990 Toyota Tercel 1.5L Excessive Emissions VIN: JT2EL31F5L cylinder head was replaced on this vehicle and has since had severe problem running rich at idle. I can find no information on this carburator and am unsure how it is supposed to control fuel to engine. any help is appreciated.	View
	1996 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BG12K5T Hello all. Thanks for reading this post. WE have a recurring p0401. I ran the trouble code tree according to Michell and found nothing wrong. I've cleared this code three times over the last four or five months. I also checked the map sensor using the method f... Trouble codes: P0401	View
	2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L remote entry VIN: JT3HT05JXY this vehicle has remote entry, doors will lock, but will not unlock with remote, has 2 remotes, other remote operates with same trouble, panic button works, lock function works, but unlock function does not operate. replaced battery in remotes, no change. you ...	View
	1983 Volkswagen Vanagon L 1.9L Cuts out VIN: WV2YB0259D Greetings All, question for the vw gurus. this van cuts out under full throttle but only at the top end of rpm, is this over-run protection? first thought it was fuel delivery as if the pump could not provide volume and pressure. swapped pump, filter, fuel hos...	View

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	1991 Acura Integra GS 1.8L Slight misfire VIN: JH4DA9370M Thanks for the good replies. The fix was the O2 sensor, which is wierd, because 1) there's usually a check engine light and 2) it wasn't really acting like the sensore was bad. It was more like what a couple of you suggested -- EGR ports plugged. But at leas...	3
	1992 Buick Roadmaster 5.7L Vibration Thanks to all that replied.Customer returned and stated that he had taken the car to a tire dealer and had it inspected there. He was told there was nothing wrong with the tires.He told me that he didn't have to drive the car with the rear windows down,it was ...	7
	1991 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban Silverado 7.4L 2-3 shift VIN: 1GNGR26N6M hi group sorry about the long delay customer taking his time to decide what to do, anyway started checking solenoids again and when checking b solenoid found that sometimes would have goood ohm reading and other times would go open circuit, pulled pan and foun...	11
	1997 Chevrolet Express 2500 5.7L overdrive VIN: 1GCGG25R0V I took this truck and replace both shift sols., reversed input and output speed sensors, replaced the wiring harness inside the trans. pan, checked the outside harness for corrosion and signs of fluid weeping up the harness as all of these were replies that I ...	11
	1998 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L ABS light VIN: 1G1ND52M8W I want to say thanx to The Magnificient Seven, John from MN, Mark & Richard from OH, Thomas from the great state of IL, Mike from ME, Joe from IN, and last but not least Dennis from Newfoundland,Canada. Everyone of you suspected corroded terminals located on t...	7
	1998 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L hard start VIN: 1G1ND52M7W Thanks for all the information. We replaced the fuel pressure regulator even though i never did see it leaking and also had the computer re-programmed for cold start problems. Customer has been gone for a week then we called him and he said it was good.Excelle...	14
	1999 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1NES52M4 I want to thank everyone that responded. A special thanks to Dale [...] for the info. about the cam lobes.. We brought the vehicle back in & tore it back down to find the # 6 cam lobe was moved over 10 degrees. We replaced the camshaft & problem was then re... Trouble codes: 0300 (Random cylinder misfire).	15
	1999 Chevrolet C1500 LS 5.7L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GECEC19RX Thank you for your replying with all your help and tips. The 99 Chevy P/U 5.7 with the lean condition ended up being a problem with the MAF...I should have caught this earlier...just got caught up in the fact that we replace so many GM fuel pumps and regulat... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174, P0300.	15
	2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L service all wheel drive VIN: 1GNEL19WAY thanks to all that gave their two cents i found that i had to go to engine codes then to codes &data then to codes and scroll all the way down and select atc code came up c310 and i disconnected the reconnected the wires for the transfer motor and cleared code...	6
	2000 Chevrolet K2500 5.7L front rotors VIN: 1GCGK29R6Y Thanks for your time, We turned front rotors on the vehicle used GM front pads and on rear replaced shoes and hardware because of mileage as of now we have good brakes with no pulsation. We will see if the pulsation returns in the near future. Thank you again ...	12
	2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 LS 5.7L kick back hard start VIN: 1GNFG15R8Y Thanks to everyone who replied! Your Ideas were all helpful. And one was right on the money. I removed the Distributor as suggested and checked the drive gear and it was fine. After reinstalling the Distributor I replace the Cap and Rotor as Suggested and that...	8
	1988 Dodge Ram 50 2.6L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: JB7F155E8J I only recieved one reply on this vehicle. Mike [...] had a problem where he had gotten several bad reman distributors and recommended getting a new replacement. The original distributor would only run for a few minutes then would stall with no tach signal. T...	1
	1992 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Fuel Lines VIN: 1B7GG26X4N Thanks again to all!! We became aware of fuel line repair kits by Dorman and others.However,none of these repair kits could help us. We did find a dealer who was willing to do a 'search ' and did indeed located the lines for us. Thanks Again.	5
	1994 Dodge Intrepid 3.5L Unknown VIN: 2C3HH56FXR I want to thank all that responded to my HELP request. I finished the job a few days ago and I am surprised at the 'sloppy' cam sprockets, with todays technology you would think the alignment would me much more to specs and leave no room for error. The noise i...	11
	1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L No Start VIN: 3B7HC13Z3S Thanks to all that replyed ! After getting my labscope back from repair from snap-on this morning, I helped the tech to see what if any waveform I was recieving from the crank sensor, and it was flat lining. So we started to remove the crank sensor and bingo t...	7
	1988 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FAB152UIJ You guys hit it on the head. Dropped the cat and car started right up. Waiting for customer approval to install a new cat. Thanks again Jerry	13
	1993 Ford Escort LX 1.9L No Start, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAPP14J5P The customer did not return so the information I receiived I cant say which of the submitted fixes would work, however I will summarize the information that was sent to me. Most fixes suggested checking the grounds and the EEC relay before condeming the comput...	12
	1995 Ford F-350 XL 7.5L Rattle Noise from Trans Area VIN: 1FTJW36G9S try banging on the cat and exhaust with your fist (cold of course) and see if you here your noise. just a thought. hope it helps. it sounds like you probably getting tired of messing with this thing. good luck---This noise is for sure coming out of the trans. ...	4
	1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Engine noise VIN: 1FMZU32EXX All the replies refered to TSB's concerning this problem. Sorry I did not check Alldata myself, stupidity on my part. Anyway there is actually a recall concerning the timing chains and when I called the dealer for the customer they stated that this would be co...	11
	2000 Ford Ranger XL 4.0L starter VIN: 1FTYR14XOY sorry took so long to close! customer had to have vechile so showed him how to pull relay after start can not drag him back in,even though used dealer would pay.Hopefully he will get tired and we will get achance to fix. 7 replys to my post,THANKYOU everyone.T...	7
	1997 Honda Accord SE 2.2L Stall VIN: 1HGCD7201V thanks for the replies on this. most said ignition switch. it appears that they were a problem on 97 accords. replaced ignition switch & no more stalling. thanks again!!!	15
	1999 Infiniti QX4 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNRAR05Y0X Thanks to the half dozen who replied. The knock sensor was indeed not the culprit for the SES as all had stated. Expensive little buggar, however. The EVAP DTC`s were the lights source. EVAP solenoid was in need of replacement. Power and groundswere avail, but... Trouble codes: P0325, P0440, P1448 (Mfr Controlled aux emminsions controls).	6
	1993 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L turn signals VIN: 4S2CY58V2P SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG, I STARTED OVER AND FOUND THAT I HAD OVER LOOKED THE TRAILER WIRING. a U-HAUL WIRING HARNESS HAD BEEN INSTALLED WITH LITTLE BLACK BOX. IT WAS SHORTING BETWEEN CIRCUITS, DISCONNECTED. AND RETURN VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER.	6
	1998 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L Alternator VIN: JACDJ58X6W Wow, I received 3 GREAT replies to this problem! Thanks SO much to those who responded. The problem was that the pcm was not putting out B+ on the white w/ blue wire like it was suppose to. So I checked all powers and grounds into the pcm (load-tested them too...	4
	1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L cams VIN: 4S2CK58W8X This truck is fixed but still a little mystery exists. This engine is a DOHC. Both cams on each head are turned by a separate shaft. That shaft goes through the head and the cam gear is attached to that. If you do a timing belt, all you have to do is bring it ...	2
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L Blower VIN: WDBDA28D7M As it turns out we got a bad pushbutton control. We ordered another and the car is fixed. Thanks to everyone who replied.	7
	1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 2.3L Master Cyl.? VIN: WDBHA23D9V To all you benz techs that helped me with the sinking brake pedal on the 97 benz C230 THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH. The info that you all supplied was extremly useful and informative in diagnoising the problem. It turned out that the ABS Hydraulic was bad,but unfor...	10
	1996 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L catalyst monitor VIN: 2MELM75W4T I received 15 replies on this vehicle,all good. It seemed the catalyst on bank 2 was boarderline condition.Took Joseph from New Jersey's advice,caused a misfire on bank 2 at 2000 rpm's for about 20 seconds,to try and 'wake up' cat. Immediatly road test vehicle...	18
	1990 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 3.0L Timing belt tensioner VIN: JN1RZ26A2L Thanks for all the input, Nissan has chosen to walk on the entire deal and so I will take care of the customer! About 2500 clams out of pocket...however we have the power to influence many customers buying decisions and I like that power!	8
	1991 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 3.0L Misfire VIN: JN1RZ26H7M AAHHH, finally, thanks to all of you, this is solved. solution was suggested by Kenneth; some of the connectors were plugged in the wrong place, by yours truly. The #6 coil connector is close to one of many harness connections in the same area. One of whic... Trouble codes: 32 (egr), 33 (left oxy sensor), 34 (knock sensor), 51 (testing and results).	9
	1993 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1HJ01F6P I had a few decent replies: coolant temp sensor & wiring, air flow meter & wiring, fuel injector windings, break in wiring harness near right front strut tower, etc. Unfotunately none of these parts seem to be the culpurit. I am continuing on by lab scoping an... Trouble codes: 55 (system pass).	14
	1995 Nissan Pickup XE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1N6SD11S6S Thanks for all the replies, I should have gone with my gut feeling of a jumped timming chain in stead of letting the low milage throw me. after double checking every thing and still scratching my head I pulled the rocker cover and found out that the oil change...	10
	1992 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.3L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GHDT1GHDT Put another new fuel pump in vehicle and it fixed it.	10
	1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.0L fuel gauge VIN: 2P4GP4433W Replaced bcm with used one from salvage yard everything works great, fuel gauge reads like it should. another happy customer!thanks to all who replied.	3
	1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0L Rocker Arm VIN: 1G2JB34K9L Thank You To All Who Replied -- It Really Helps To Get Additional Input After Banging Your Head On A Wall All Day!! Although Our Customer Did Not Want To Go Through The Expense Of Repairing This Vehicle I Am Confident That What Most of You Suggested (Either A ...	14
	1995 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L reverse gear VIN: 3VWTE81H0S We went thru the shifter cable adjustment procedure using the set up tool (available online from Baum Tools) had to do it a couple of times but now it seems to be fine cheers Joe	1
	2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4 Motion 2.8L No Start VIN: WVWTH63B01 After doing many tests including fuel pressure drop, dead heading pump, low amps probing the fuel pump, and various other tests, the problem is either gone or temporary gone. I took the advice of one individual who mentioned if the vehicle were poorly mainta...	4
	1987 Volvo 240 2.3L very high idle VIN: 4785687566 Thank you all for your help,the t-body was bad ,replaced it with one i had in the shop and the car ran like a dream, the only thing i can figure is that the cleaner got to one of the gaskets in the body ,there is not much in them that can go wrong. anthony	11
	1995 Volvo 940 T 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1JW8618S thanks to everone who replyed, the code was for the egr temp sensor. we checked the connector & it was green with corrosion!! clean as needed & recheck system = ok it seems that both codes are the same thing,soooo i learned a thing or two. thanks again this is... Trouble codes: 413 (good question), 232 (f.i. lambda ajustment).	19
	2000 Volvo V70 GLT SE 2.4L oil pressure VIN: YV1LW56D4Y thanks for the help on this. replaced all o-rings on pickup tubes & in pan. car now has good steady oil pressure. thanks again!!!	17

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