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	1999 Audi A6 2.8L Turn signals VIN: WAUDA24B3X hi, The turn signals on this audi A6 don't work,the hazard flashers work fine. When you turn on the turn signal it flashes for a split second then nothing. Is there a turn signal flasher,and a hazard flasher? and where is it? not much info in alldata on this c...	View
	1993 BMW 325is 2.5L Electronic VIN: WBABF4314P Hi Guys, We cannot connect with engine, abs, or a/c control modules. We found a post for the same vehicle where the fix was a new a/c control module. This car has the older style controls with cables. BMW TIS is showing us a pushbutton style control. It also l...	View
	1999 BMW 328i 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAM5334Y Greetings fellow techs; After checking this bimmer we were left with a lot of unnanswered questions. The Baum CS2000 shows codes 144, and 146. The snapon scanner in generic OBD mode shows P0441. After checking nodata we became a little lost as P0441 low purge... Trouble codes: P0441 (Evap low flow), 144 (Evap large leak), 146 (unknown)	View
	1994 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4HP52L7R Hello This car came in originally with 2 code the low flow and pintle position. The EGR valve was replaced and passages where cleand. The light still on so PCM was changed.Light was off. Customer came back 2 weeks later with ses light on code P0401 low flow EG... Trouble codes: P0401 (EGR flow problem)	View
	1995 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4HP52LOS Hey Guys Partly Brain Freeze and the lack of tec resouces right now I can use your help ! QDM 1 Failure If I replace ECM What is going to be needed to be checked so I do not take out new ECM ! Thanks for you r help In advance ! Trouble codes: 640 (QDM 1 Failure)	View
	1987 Chevrolet G10 Chevy Van 5.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCCG15H8H Hey guys, starting to pull hair on this one. Vehicle sat for approximately one year after engine was replaced, ran great before that. Client says if extended crank time occurs it will act up, Will stick on high idle when cold and runs great, until 2 or 3 block...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 5.7L injector pulse VIN: 2G1FP22P2P this car was tow in start and stall first thing the ignition did not have a pass code key i had one cut by gm.engine start for 2 second and stall fuel pressure is good the scanner show code 41 est open took my snap on advantage and test the ignition module tes...	View
	1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDU06L5R I got a 1994 chevy Lumnia van with a 3.8 which came in runnung rough and would not idle. we have to keep feathering gas pedal to keep it runnung . Customer has been doing testing on this van him self and now wants me to go behind him and keep cost low.Now I ha... Trouble codes: 341 (Intermittent cam signal), 503 (Dont know), 400 (dont know), 140 (dont know)	View
	1995 Chevrolet C3500 5.7L Cuts out VIN: 1GBJC34K8S This vehicle will stall on decel & at stand still in gear. IAC count drop to 0 on deceleration and the idle follows. In park the vehicle has perfect idle quality. replaced fuel pump fuel press is at 13.5psi.checked for vacumn leaks with propane,and also cleane...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.4L ps system VIN: 2G1WN52XXS Vehicle came to us with a power steering leak. Obvious leak from pressure hose. Replaced hose, leak gone. Customer complained of whining now. Test drove & verified. Problem was not present prior. Have flushed system twice, adding Wynn's conditioner each time. ...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1GNCS13W4S This vehicle came into my shop 2 Months ago with a no start problem. Found that the it had no fuel pressure but had power going to the fuel pump. Removed and replaced fuel pump and fuel filter. Engine started and ran fine for about a month and a half. Now at t...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13W8T This one's for you GM evap experts out there. I have a well kept,never wrecked, blazer from a good customer that sometimes sets a code P0442. At first I went to the motors flow chart, and when I got to the FT PRESS reading on the scan tool, koeo w/cap off I ha... Trouble codes: P0442 (evap system small leak)	View
	1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GNDT13W3X This Blazer came to us initially with an intermittent but frequent stall condition. We repaired an open circuit in the ignition primary on the ground side near the coil. We noticed a marginal CKP waveform and replaced the sensor to prevent a failure. The truck...	View
	1989 Chrysler TC Maserati 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: ZC2FPII08K This ones been a real puzzler. It sets the code 13 @ idle after startup, but it only seems to set it until the engine is warm.(if you turn the engine off and restart, the light is off for about 30 sec then it illuminates). Vacuum tested at the sensor is 18" at... Trouble codes: 13 (no change in map vacuum signal)	View
	1996 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L abs VIN: 1B7KF26Z6T Greetings to all.Got this truck that keeps setting a code #4,closed hcu switch for the abs.Mitchell book does not give a good diagnostic procedure to follow,searching through the archieves I found nothing that matches with what i have.I read some archieves tha...	View
	1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L timing chain tensioner VIN: 2B3HD46R0X need some tips for getting t/c tensioner to stay extended. have tried holding main guide while cranking ( did not do it ). also tried releasing tensioner in oil bath ( did not do it). have gotten lucky and not bent any valves yet. engine has some vanish build ...	View
	2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4.7L 4x4 system VIN: 1B7GG2AN91 Hello, I have this Dakota with an inop 4x4 system. This is a full electronic system with a rotary knob selector switch on the dash. Problem is I have a void in info on this unit to be able to diag. condition. The selector switch has indicator lights on it for ...	View
	1985 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FABP463XG This is a tough one so i hope someone can shed some light on it. the car runs rough at idle but smoothes out when a little gas is applied. tons of black smoke coming out of the tail pipe. running very rich. I got this car from another shop that could not figur...	View
	1993 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L Hydraulic System VIN: 2FTHF26C9P I've got a strange one here. According to the customer, twice this past weekend on a trip when he stopped it was hard to get into gear and it seemed to want to creep forward. Both times it was after driving for 2-4 hours. There is a very small amount of play i...	View
	1994 Ford Escort LX 1.9L No Start, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, code 216 VIN: 1FARP15J4R When we got this vehicle the complaint is occasional poor starting/poor performance with illuminated Mil.When you get the condition(about 2 in 5 starts)the engine will misfire on cylinder #3.Compression is 120-130 across the board.We have had a Bob installed a... Trouble codes: 216 (Cylinder 3 misfire)	View
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2FMDA5148T this van will idle very high-2200 rpm on start up,after about 10-15 seconds it will idle down to normal idle-until you open the throttle and then it will do the same thing-idle high for 10-15 seconds and then idle down to normal-will do the same thing when you...	View
	1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L codeb1941 VIN: 1FALP52UXT i need some infor on what to look for to fix this problem i installed a module.rf crash sensor.traced wiring still no fix would like info as soon as ican thanks	View
	1997 Ford F-350 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTJW36F9T Hello fellow Techs, Is there a procedure in bleeding diesel fuel system when a filter is replaced? So far I'm not having any luck with this Ford. Vehicle was towed in as a no run condition' I checked for codes both pertaining to cam sensor,was able to clear c...	View
	1997 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L wipers VIN: 2FMDA5143V Customer states, that during heavy rain conditions we experienced last week, door ajar light and low washer fluid light came on while driving with wipers on, as soon as warning llights went off wipers stopped working. Wipers did come back on and condition repe...	View
	1997 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L engine oil pressure VIN: 1FTDX1727V checked vehicle for loss of oil pressure when arrived, pressure at 50 psi while cold, but when driven about 3 miles pressure is lost, can shut engine down , wait 2 minutes start back up pressure will come back, drive 3 more mile away it goes, gone. we have rem...	View
	1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 2FMZA5142W Problem occurs always and only after a hot soak of approx 5 minutes to 1 hour, and is consistently reproducible. When it occurs, the engine may be difficult or nearly impossible to start. (Customer reports that sometimes she has given up on getting it started,...	View
	1999 Ford F53 chasis 6.8L Misfire VIN: 3FCNF53S8X Vehicle came in with complaint of vibration in steering wheel under load. Test drive showed that engine was misfiring. Scanner diagnostics showed code p0300. Checked plugs and found them very worn. (equivalent of what we normally see in 70-80k miles. Replaced ... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2000 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L sounds VIN: LFMZU74E5Y this is my third exployer i had a 91, 94 and now 2000. i am noticing a thumping sound coming from the front end mostly right side gets lounder and faster with speed. i had the same problem with all three vehicles. i originally thought it was a flat spot in the...	View
	2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L no 5th gear VIN: 1FMZU73E32 customer come in with ses light lit. says no real concern or noticable effect to vehicle. scanned truck has 2 trans codes po735,po775. code po735 axle ratio incorrect,no 5th gear. code po775 preasure control -b solenoid circuit failure. both codes found in his...	View
	1998 Geo PRIZM 1.5L headlights VIN: 1Y1SK5286W car starts & dies out unless park lights are on	View
	1991 GMC K2500 Sierra SLE 5.7L 2-3&3-4 shifts VIN: 1GTGK24KOM this trans came to me comp. inop. direct clutch burned, direct clutch piston broken in two, rear band burned, and front band slightly burned.went through and replaced all frictions, steels, bands, piston seals & sealing rings. Re-assemble & install only to hav...	View
	1993 GMC G3500 Vandura 6.2L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2GDHG3IJ5P Hi guys and girls.I need help with this retired school bus.Owner had purchased this vehicle about 8 months ago,we have recently replaced the heads because of a overheating problem and at the same time the owner had the injection pump rebuilt(previous fuel leak...	View
	1987 Honda Accord DX 2.0L mounts VIN: 1HGCA562XH Hey Guys, I really hate to ask for help on a job that should be so easy, but this accord has a vibration in gear that is very noticeable when in park or neutral it is perfect. I have replaced all of the mounts, tightened all of the subframe bolts and checked t...	View
	1997 Infiniti J30 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKAY2104V hellow techs i was wondering if any one has seen or hurd of this. customers complaint is fuel comming out of the exhaust. which when he dropped the car off there was fuel in the exhaust and there was a missfire. road tested car later on and the missfire was go... Trouble codes: P0300 (multi missfire)	View
	1998 Infiniti QX4 3.3L first gear idle VIN: JNRAR05Y5W Hey guys, I have this Infinity QX4 that is really weird. when one lets off the brake and the idle moves the suv very slowly you feel a jerking sensation. It idles nice and smooth at a stop and feels fine accelerating from a stop. Just in the slow stop and go t...	View
	1997 Jaguar XJ6 L 4.0L OBD II monitors VIN: SAJHX6240V This car came in after a smog shop informed the customer his car couldn't be smoged because some of his OBD II monitors were not were not running.. We checked the monitors and it showed that the 1-air 2-o2 sensor 3-evap. and 4- cat. monitors were "not ready". ...	View
	1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1J4GZ78Y8P Vehicle came in from another facility. Complaint is intermittent no start runs rough. Sometimes vehivle will crank endlessley and when it finally starts it runs exactly like i have massive retarded timing. Also at 2500 rpm it starts breaking up badly, i can ac...	View
	1988 Mazda 626 DX 2.2L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JM1GD311OJ this engine will lose power on the neg side of the coil which is a input signal for ecm. it will run great for a day and the next day it will stall all the time. positive side of coil will not lose power. tried a rebuilt dist but same problem, any ideas ?	View
	1996 Mazda MX-6 2.0L How do U set timing? VIN: IYVGE31C3T Hello, How many Mazda technicians are there out there? Can anyone tell me how to set the timing on 1996 626 with a 2.0L? I've replaced the head gasket and timing belt, now I can't get the vehicle to idle at 700 RPM unless I retard the timing a little too much...	View
	1997 Mazda 626 LX 2.5L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1YVGE22D1V Hey Mazda guys, Help! Car came in with a bad waterpump. No brainer, changed out pump with new unit and while there, changed out timing belt. Absolutely no leaks under car, no seal leaks etc. Actually a fine looking car. Put her together and the battery was dra... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L battery VIN: WDBBA45A5B Customer let us know last fall after we replaced to cable connector block under hood for current draw that battery went dead. Charged and tested battery, ok. Found a 6 volt draw, traced to a small red wire off of the power wire into the fuseblock behind passen...	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 camshaft VIN: WDBDA28D1P Car came in leaking oil .WE replaced head gasket [...] km. Towed back in for a no start at 119704 km. THE camshaft had broken at collar behind the gear. I replaced the camshaft with an aftermarket one. The car ran for two days and broke the second camt .Any...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L first gear only VIN: WDBJF72F2V Hello fellow techs. I need help with this transmission code p0730. Mitchell does not have any diagnosis for this code. Can Somebody help!! Also there is a factory code 55 for i believe is also for first gear. thanks in advance for your help. note: we also rese...	View
	2004 Mercedes-Benz e500 5.0L sound system VIN: WDBEA21107 Hi group. We have a very good customer of ours who just purchased a 2004 E500. He is not very happy with the sound system. The vehicle came with a Harmon Karden system. He does not believe the sound quality was worth what he paid for it. Is is possible to boos...	View
	1996 Mercury Mystique GS 2.5L Flexplate VIN: 1MELM65L9S Hello fellow techs, I was given this Mystique today with a complaint of "Intermittent noisy starter". Inspected, and sure enough, the starter grinds against the flexplate, and has taken quite a few teeth off the plate! Anyways, I know I need a new flexplate an...	View
	1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 3.5L No Start VIN: JA4MR51M1S Hello group,First off I want to thank you for taken the time to open this request.I have a vehicle in our shop that has been nothing short of a nightmare for us.The motor was using large amounts of oil and was told the only solution was an engine change.How ha...	View
	1967 Other European TIGER 289CID engine VIN: B382002665 have a vintage sunbeam tiger that the owner is starting to restore-looks like it has sat for 35 years-we need to remove the engine to rebuild-has anyone been there-does it come out the top or the bottom-front "nose"-the fenders and grille - are one piece and i...	View
	1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager Expresso 3.8L Inst Panel VIN: 1P4GP44L0X Had this van come in today with cust complaint of dash going dead and rear wiper fail intermittantly, but regularly. When I tested it all worked, and all scan tests passed whn commanded. It did have the above codes. Checked all the harnesses and did wiggle tes...	View
	1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L timing chain VIN: 1G2NE52T1V Hello Techs, hope someone can give me some advice on water pump replacement on these 2.4 twim cam engine. I have done a few of these nightmare water pumps. The second one I did I learned to replace the chain tensioner,shoe and chain. If not you would wind up h...	View
	1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L Hesitation VIN: 3G2JB5243W This car seems have a hesitation most of the time on right turns, only sometimes going straight. It feels like a quick drop in rpm's then its ok. No codes ,no misfires shown, fuel pressure good in the bay .The computer is under the right fender pulled it to ch...	View
	1997 Saturn SL2 1.9L No Start VIN: 1G8ZK5276V This 97 Saturn SL2 will crank but not start in park but if you put it in neutral it will start. The problem is real intermitent and so far we have been unable to get to act up for us. Has anyone run into this before?	View
	1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L cooling system VIN: 4S3BG6859T Vehicle came in for scheduled timing belt replacement,Customer also had complaint of vehicle running warm.Replace timing belt,water pump and thermostat.Customer returned with over heating problem,flushed cooling system and returned to customer.Called back two ...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSE29M1Y help folks, i am a fleet tech for verizon mostly work on vans,bucket trucks, and some american cars.this problem is with my daughters car. check engine lite was on so i pulled codes p1256 and p0420. i replaced ect sensor and found out volkswagon redesined it... Trouble codes: P1256, P0420	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWRC29M2Y Hello guys, need some help here.I have this 00 volkswagon jetta that starts up and idles pretty good,whenever you give it more than 1/4 throttle it just boggs.you can hold the throttle to the floor and it never exceeds like 2000 rpm.Sprayng alittle carb clean ... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1995 Volvo 850 2.3L mil VIN: YV1LS2845F Trans had delay in engagement,flushed fluid, shifted OK for us, customer says on occasion, it will delay in R in AM. We have gotten several trans codes, but only one repeatedly for the engine speed sensor, which we replaced (it looked ok on Volvo scan tool whi...	View

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	1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: ZARBA12G9L Hi to Everyone, This Alfa is fixed. Thankyou to my only reply from Aidan [...] who gave me a code description which was for the Variable Valve Timing Output. Unfortunately there were no diagnostics or wiring diagrams available, but by logic and luck we tra...	2
	1988 BMW 325is 2.5L Clutch VIN: WBAAA1302J Well guy's, thanks for all the tips. We have replaced the fluid supply hose & so far so good. i drove it home last night & it did not act up. It's one of those jobs though, where we will only know after a few weeks whether it's truly fixed. I used an LPR part ...	11
	1991 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe 4.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GNCT18Z9M After several attempts we were finally able to check timing on cold start up. Found 10 degress retarded then we would rev engine and timing would return to normal. Checked for timing chain slop and found a ton. Timing gear on camsaft looked like a bicycle spro...	14
	1994 Chevrolet K1500 4.3L Heater Blower VIN: 1GCEK14Z2R Yes, the new ignition switch had failed only for the heater blower: (orange wire #256)(circuit #300). Also supplies 4wd and brake fuses. The switch had a brownish burned look around the terminal for that wire. Correct me if Im wrong; but I assume the problem w...	11
	1994 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L code 84 after following your suggestions a pcm finally fix problem.	7
	1998 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEC19W7W okay people i am not a butcher, customer requested gut the convertor, here in manitoba canada, we have no emission laws. he did not want to pay the price at that time, now we put a convertor in from gm. thanx.	18
	2001 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Surge, Misfire VIN: 1GNDT13W11 You know I've been fixing cars a long time and I still find myself learning. I was pretty sure that the cat was plugging All I wanted to do was verify it before sending it off to the dealer. I would have never guessed the warranty would be voided by taking a l...	14
	2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 8.1L rear brake shoes VIN: 1GBJG31G31 thanks for your input but i haven't found anything to cause this problem i put new shoes and wheel cyl's turned the drums i used a different brand of brake shoes now i will wait and see what happens	4
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L Stall VIN: 1C3EJ56H2S Carlos from New York knew exactly what was wrong with this vehicle. it was a defective reman PCM from chrysler - the second one we got was even worse - it had no spark- no fuel- no communication to scanner. the third PCM has worked flawlessly for the past two ...	7
	1988 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.0L oil leak VIN: 1B4FK4032J First off, thank you Curt [...] for answering my question about the water pump/housing plate, whether or not it blocked off an oil galley. (For those wondering, no it doesn't). I guess I was right with my first diagnosis that it was just...	13
	1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L Hesitation, Cuts out, BACKFIRE VIN: 1B4GP44R5T So many of you nailed this one. Turned out to be spark plug wires. I have always thought intake backfire was a lean condition. Goes to show you learn something new everyday. Thanks to all those that replied.	14
	2000 Dodge Durango 4.7L differential/axles VIN: 1B4HS28N1Y Thanks for the responses. After re-inspecting decided to replace u-joints regardless of condition. Test drive afterward proved successful.	4
	2000 Dodge Caravan 2.4L Compressor VIN: 2B4F25B5YR Well another MOPAR REBUILT comp. fixed this one. Thanks to all who replied. One thing a couple of guys said i put to much oil in it, so I rechecked alldata, the confusing part is in alldata they didnt list a TOTAL system capacity they listed COMP. 5oz, cond.1o...	12
	1995 Ford Windstar 3.0L srs VIN: SALTY1245Y Had three replies saying I was using correct clear code method.I tried three more times and finally got code cleared.	3
	1996 Ford E-350 Econoline 5.8L master cyl VIN: 1FDKE30H7T the replies i have recived on this were awsome...i would like to thank everyone who helped...as you could see by my request i was at the end of my rope...it turned out the shop before we got it...tryed to better the brake pedal by turning the little nut under ...	23
	1997 Ford F-350 7.3L oil pan VIN: 1FDKF38F6V Thank You all for the replies. We pulled the engine to replace the oil pan, and ordered up those pipe plugs. It was nice to hear it from more than one person! Joe	9
	1997 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L Stall VIN: 1FTJW36F6V Special thanks to Rick, he hit the nail right on the head. The nut that holds the IPC regulator together had come off allowing the solenoid on the regulator to move thus causing the dying problem. Funny thing is how abruptly the engine would die than start rig...	3
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L hubs VIN: 1FTSF31F2X Thanks to all that replied. I am sure the problem was with the shift motor assy. as the hubs cked out ok. But when customer heard the part was $425.00 he decided to wait until next fall to repair. Thanks again. Bill.	3
	1999 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMRE11L6X because of the response, is how this vehicle was repaired. the fix was a pcv valve. valve is positioned in a place that can not be seen. had a vacuum leak that did not change the way the engine ran. again thanks for all the help Trouble codes: 0171 (lean bank), 0174 (other side lean).	10
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L Misfire VIN: 1FDWF36F3X Thanks all you diesel guys!! Definitely oil in the cylinders! Live and learn!! Vehicle is back together and running on all cylinders!!! Trouble codes: 1298 (idm).	14
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L fuse blows VIN: 1FTSF31F5X thanks to all that helped fix was shifter shaft short inside and easy fix. thanks to quick reply by johnny [...]. will know for sure next time! was where i was leaning and just needed the push	15
	1999 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRE1424X Hello all What we finally found on this was that the orifice tubes that are connected to the DPFE were clogged with carbon. We tried to blow air through the orifice and was unable to do so. We removed the tube from vehicle and was able to open the passages wit... Trouble codes: P1406 (DPFE downstream hose off).	4
	2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Drive-axles VIN: 1FTNX21F7Y received many great replies - mostly having to due with checking the inner spindle bearings and the auto/manual hubs-however we have not been able to get the owner to bring the truck back in for further investigation-thats to all who took the time to reply-wil...	10
	2000 Ford Focus LX 2.0L no start VIN: 1FAFP33P5Y Several responses saying battery cables. Replaced both cables let customer have car back.No prblem since repair.	6
	2000 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L Steering Control VIN: 1FMYU70E8Y Thanks for all the help! We decided to look at the shocks as a possibility. We found that when the vehicle was jounced, they seemed quite soft.Once the shocks were removed we could not actually find anything concrete to say that we had a problem in the shocks....	14
	2000 Ford Taurus SE 2-Valve 3.0L 1-2 shift feel VIN: 1FAFP5521Y yes the accumulator spring were wrong green spring goes into 1-2 accumulator	3
	2000 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L noise VIN: 1FMZU72X6Y All the replies received seem worth investigating but at the present time i will not be able to do so as the customer has been assigned to work about 150 miles away and we will not see him for awhile . Will report what is found when he ggets back into our area...	7
	2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L security system VIN: 1GTEK14T14 3 replies, One told me how to perform the passlock relearn procedure. Others said it may be a comunnication mis-match between the BCM and ignition switch. We have tried the relearn but problem still exists. This truck belongs to my brother,he says it is workin...	4
	1991 Honda Accord EX 2.2L Cuts out VIN: 1HGC137566 To all who responded, thanks for your help. After inspecting the vehicle, from disconnecting the exhaust, to doing compression tests, looking at fuel injection patterns, cam and crank sensor patterns, turns out that the cam timing was off by two teeth. It actu...	18
	1990 Infiniti Q45 4.5L rack performance is hard at times VIN: 1NKNGO1C0L We have finally recieved the power steering controller, special order. Installed the unit and have performed extensive driving with the car without having any faults. Thanks to everyone for their help. The output voltage to the solinoid would stay at 2.5 vts a...	4
	1999 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L CD Changer VIN: JACDJ58X6X We tried 2 different cd changers in this vehicle, one from a '97 and 1 from a '00. They were exactly the same with the same wires and everything. Neither of them worked. We suspect the radio is not controlling the CD changer correctly, and speculate that the v...	1
	2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S2DM58W44 rec'd info on bad grounds on left front of engine. we cleaned up all grounds and checked continuity. all ok. did not correct. we rec'd info on ignition switch. this was also not a cause of problem. the info rec'd on the vss and neutral safety switch did not pr...	5
	1994 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L starter VIN: SAJHX1742R body control modjule fixed it!...we apoligize for the delay...my customer found one in scotland from e-bay for 75.00 and the darn thing works!...thanks for all who replied	5
	1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L No Start VIN: 1J4GZ78Y3P well it is fixed.after all the responses saying it was the pcm we changed the used one for a new part.quess what ,it didn't work either.we found a used jeep that ran and changed it and it ran.went back to dealer and ordered another and this time it runs.the ne...	15
	1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5L starter VIN: 1J4FT27P8T No definite answer here, 1 reply said that jeep designed it that way to save wear on the thrust bearings, I am suprised that it was not required as a safety factor. I dont remember seeing any car that could start in gear for the past 15 years.	5
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALTY1245X Replaced # 2 injector and all is well.Really good and consistent replies saying #2 injector is also known to clogged as it is at the end of the fuel rail.I chose to replace injector to minimize a come back . Trouble codes: P0202.	5
	2000 Kia Sephia LS 1.8L Cuts out VIN: KNAFB121XY Replaced the main fuse box,and drove car 30mi with no problems,thanks to all PS found a scotch lock with a very poor connection in the wiring underneath the fuse box,whitch caused the intermittant problem,would be a lot easier to trace problems if morons did... Trouble codes: P0560 (System voltage).	3
	1984 Lincoln Mark VII 5.0L Digital dash VIN: 1MRBP98F5E Replacing the instrument cluster took care of the problem. We found the back of the cluster had melted but we never found any bulbs like some people suggested. Thanks to all Jay	7
	2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L heat VIN: 4M2DU86WX2 thanks for the help aand information customer decided to wait until later for us to go any futher. will amend request when they decide to go futher. thanks again	3
	1987 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JN8HD16Y3H This vehicle had a few problems. After getting help, here is what I found. I ohm'd the circuits to the fuel injection system after replacing the ECM. The original one had been submerged. I still could not get the vehicle to run correctly. When turning on the i...	3

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