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1992 Acura Legend L 3.2L Cooling Systems VIN: JH4KA7662N
Thanks for any help on this one. The cylinder head gaskets were replace on this car in November, 2003. At that time the heads were sent to a reputable machine shop and pronounced OK. We also replaced the radiator (it had bulged out the tanks as a result of the...
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1990 BMW 735i 3.5L tail lights VIN: WBAGB62080
This vehicle came to us with the rear tail lights n/w. The front park lights and the rear number plate lights are OK. Fuses test OK and the globes are fine. I believe the fault may be related to a tail lamp check relay/module since the number plate lights are ...
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1997 BMW 540i 4.4L convertor VIN: WBADE6328V
Hi, By our iScan 2000 from Baum Tools and over 80 miles of driving the TCM never sends a signal to the torque convertor lockup clutch when moving forward at any speed( yeah "any"). It will very (and I mean very intermittant) intermittantly send the lockup sign...
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1994 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KD5287R
This came in with a code P085, Idle Throttle Angle Too High. I checked TB and found it to be coked bad. I cleaned TB and cleared codes. Light was back on almost instantly. I Adj. TPS twice to no avail, Adj. ISC, performed Idle Learn twice and it still comes ba... Trouble codes: P0085
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1978 Chevrolet K30 Cheyenne 5.7L burned clutches
This is a friend of mine and this vehicle is a rock crawler Toyota land cruiser with a GM drive train, a 400 turbo with a 205 transfer case and a 350ci.Tire size is 35" and the trans was aremanufactured unit prior to the installation in the Toyotait has a low ...
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1988 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.0L spark knock VIN: 1GCDK14H5J
Customer says he was driving truck one day and it started spark knocking. Timing has ben double checked, and if you unplug the set timing connector, the spark knock goes away. I have been all through this one (see list of parts changed) and cannot get rid of t...
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1989 Chevrolet S10 2.8L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GCCS14R1K
this vehicle came in as a rough running slight hestitaion surge. upon inspection found needed minor tune-up. performed tune-up with fuel injection service. since this time vehicle will start,run, and stall. ran fuel pressure test, spark test, code check, iac t...
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1990 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.0L compressor clutch VIN: 2GCEC19H5L
Problem I am experiancing is that at connector for compressor clutch I have 13 volts with pigtail disconected checking from power feed end. I think this should be sufficent. Once the pigtail is connected for the clutch it will not cycle. Check of voltage when ...
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1993 Chevrolet Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 5.7L Stall VIN: 2G1FP22P2P
hi guys i hope there is someone out there that lead me in the right direction. ok here is the problem this car start and stall after two second i replace the distributor,ignition module,new gm ignition key and computor and prom and still have the same problem ... Trouble codes: 41 (est open)
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1994 Chevrolet K3500 6.5L No Start
I am just now stepping out on my own as an Oklahoma small business owner. They say 50 is the magic age... Ha!!! I broke one of my own rules... on the aqdvice of a diesel shop technician, I replaced injector driver module (I did not test the module myself, now ...
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1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L Engine VIN: 1GTHG39R4V
OK I need help with this one big time. i have had this for 3 days and cannot figure anytning out. This van gets a vibration in the engine at about 1100 rpm literally shakes the floor, the van does NOT need to be moving..power brake it and bring up the rpm's an...
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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNECI3R6X
Customer complaint of MIL and misfire under load conditions. With a scanner attached, I tested under loaded conditions and found cyls. #5 & #7 misfire counters winding upward with associated engine roughness. Backing off the throttle brought misfires to zero a... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random/ Multiple Misfire)
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2000 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L abs light VIN: 2G1WF52E81
problem child here. This car gets an erratic abs light on, then off. code p1233(r/frt speed sensor) sets. First time it was in the shop, I found 3 speed sensors to be out of spec ohms. replaced, fixed for a couple weeks. Then light flickered again, ran Diagnos...
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2001 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L Fog lights VIN: 2G1FP22K51
This is probably a simple problem that I am overlooking but here it is. The fog light switch and the ASR switch located in the center of the IP above the radio gets too hot to touch. The back of the switches remain cool and the front gets hot. I realize that s...
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2002 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Fuel gauge, temp gauge, key fob VIN: 1G1ND52J52
Hi all Chevy techs, this vehicle came in with the fuel gauge, temp. gauge and remote unlocking key fob all inoperative. Checked all fuses and looked for a common circuit. All seems ok, unable to get a manual as my little town has no Chevy dealer. Maybe someone...
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1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L engine stalls
when the car first came in it had codes .it had a air intake code a 5 volt reference too high and a A/c switch high.. we changed the computer and it took care of the codes ...so i had the car running and it ran for 15 min. and shut off , started right back up,...
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2000 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L No Start VIN: 1C4GP44R6Y
Hello everyone. This van was towed in for a no start condition. Checking the starting system, I found the starter kicking off then back on, in a pattern while holding the key on. Tested for a voltage drop, I found .4 volt on the positive circuit and .2 on the ...
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1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 Custom 2.0L engine conve VIN: JB7FP24D1E
I am needing to know if any one can give me info on converting the 2.0L engine in this truck to a 2.6L engine? Is it just a bolt in;flywheel interchange,motor mounts? I am not concerned with wiring or hoses.
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1996 Dodge B2500 5.2L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 2B4HB25Y8T
Veh will intermittently miss upon light acceleration at various engine speeds. Miss is subtle. Does not seem to be secondary ignition. Scope check ok in shop. Changed wires on 1,2,& 3 with good wires and experienced no change. Fuel pressure does not fall below... Trouble codes: P0301, P0302, P0303
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1998 Dodge Dakota SLT 5.2L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1B7GL22Y7W
fuel economy 10-12 mpg combined city+hwy.performed vacuum test on dipstick tube to verify no internal vacuum leaks. dist. sync good,fuel pressure+volume good.tire size is p235/70r15 mich ltx ms,trans lockup functioning 2200 rpm @65 mph.we have installed a towe...
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2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 2C4GP25R4Y
Hi friends, i got this one, customer said that minivan failed after R134a charge, 50 kilometers ago, and when A/C on, we found code 601, and after check IATN files we know that ECM is bad but also we need to know if this causes that, when start A/C, engine fai... Trouble codes: 601 (checksum memory failure)
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1991 Ford Taurus SHO 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FACP54Y2M
Looking for some help from you Ford guys. I have a SHO that crank no start. has no spark. has pwr to coil pack and ign module. no signals form cam or crank sensor. found 8.3v on pin 16(IGN GRD) of pcm. Pcm grds are good (20,40,60). I can jumper the IGN GRD ckt...
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1994 Ford F-150 XL 5.8L Unknown VIN: 1FTEX15H6R
Vehical has a shutter on acceleration from a stop when more 1/4 throttle or more is given. Vehical has a vibration that always seems to be there. It is more noticeable at 48km/h and then again at 103km/h. Tires have been balanced. Two out of three u-joints hav...
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1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA5142T
van came in with 2and 3 cyl misfire codes.did wires and plugs van ran fine for a week customer came with same complant mil light was on same codes.Van was runnig fine at the time.Changed upper intake gaskets did not change anything from this point I dont know ... Trouble codes: P0302, P0303
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1997 Ford Contour GL 2.0L Stall VIN: 3FALP6533V
Please tell me why ford contours are like stepping in dog doo, you just can't get rid of all of it!!This car's problem is stalling hot, only while going into rev or drive. Restarts fine, drives fine, it doesn't stall at stop lights, engine and trans performanc... Trouble codes: P1705
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1997 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMDV24E9V
we used smoke machine to look for leaks. canister purge valve vents smoke although alldata says it's normally closed. smoke stops when we power the valve. is this correct? tank and cap hold pressure. how do we test vapor managment valve? need help, thanks, Dou... Trouble codes: P0455 (evap large leak)
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1997 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Electronic VIN: 1FTDX1723V
po755 code is back truck neturals out at stop signs you have to move shifter down to 2nd or 1st gear to get it to take off form a stop jasper reman tranny new pcm new range sensor all data on data stream looks good i am really lost here please help
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1997 Ford Probe 2.0L No Start VIN: 1ZVLT20A6V
We have an intermitten no start [no spark] once every couple of weeks, but every time we try to run down the no-spark condition it cures itself before we can check it out...funny thing is we cannot get the mil lite to spit a fault code even when the distributo...
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1998 Ford F-150 4.2L no power in drive VIN: 1FTX1725WN
this truck cam from an exhaust shop with the cats removed because of blockage.the truck still had no power after the exhaust was removed. i scaned for codes and found p0340. i inspected the cam sensor and found it had come apart and the sync half moon was bent... Trouble codes: P0340
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1998 Ford Ranger Splash 4.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTYR14X7W
Good morning to all.Need some help from the Ford experts here.Customer brought in a 1998 Ranger 4.0 with complaint of rough idle,stalling and MIL on.Found code for DPFE sensor and upon inspection sensor was melted.The rear tube on the sensor had come off and f... Trouble codes: P0505 (iac circuit), P1456 (dpfe sensor)
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1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Starting VIN: 1FTWW33F4X
Hello- This truck has an extremely intermittant slow crank/no start condition. It has done this only 2 times in the last 2 months but it is a work truck and that is not acceptable. It always starts just fine by the time it get towed in. The last time it did i...
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2000 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FAFP71WXY
This is only one of several Crown Vics with high fuel pressure. Problem came on suddenly 2 weeks ago and now we are seeing no less than 3 Fords per day with MIL on and high fuel pressure. Fuel pressure regulator allows psi to exceed specs, turns on MIL. Tappin... Trouble codes: P0172 (system too rich bank 1), P0174 (system too rich bank 2)
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2002 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L ignition key VIN: 1FAFP55202
Need help from the Ford Techs out there- I have a customer with a 02 Taurus- She needs another key made for the car- I am told I can order the key from the VIN code but then the car needs programmed to the key for a fee of $70. - Is there any way to get key pr...
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1995 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L transfer case VIN: 1GKDT13WXS
Vehicle came in with a horrible droaning vibration and a squeak.Pulled front drive shaft and re drove vibration gone.Sent shaft out they said it was definetly bad. Replaced shaft and 80% of vibration is gone but im still not happy.It is only under acceleration...
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1997 Honda Prelude Type SH 2.2L disc VIN: JHMBB6159V
gentlemen, 1997 prelude, with automatic torque transfer unit. clutch was replaced by us at 54k miles for non-disengagement problem. on removal of transmission, spring was out of disc and wedging behind diaphragm fingers. removed unit, replaced with honda deale...
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1998 Honda Civic LX 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEJ667XW
I have a repeated check engine light on.Checked fuse #15 7.5 amps (alt sp sensor). The fuse keeps blowing out after car is run for 1 minute.Replaced the altenator due to dash and head lights flickering.It solved the flickering problem but engine light still on... Trouble codes: P1296, P0135, P0136
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2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S2DM58W51
This problem is a little bit bizzare. When you hit a couple bump, the check transmission and the cruise contol light flash for a few second. No code at all. The customer also claim that the truck stall at low speed. We checked and wiggle harness no success. I ...
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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L Hesitation, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GZ78S7T
Need some help on this Grand Cherokee. Engine ran great after rebuilt was installed with AC plugs, new cap, rotor, shipped to cust. Two weeks later, CEL is on. Codes came back as PO300,301 and 306 (OBD2 GEN). We installed new Standard wires, and double checked... Trouble codes: 43 (Multiple cyl misfire), 43 (Multiple cyl misfire), 43 (Multiple cyl misfire), 43 (Multiple cyl misfire)
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1992 Lexus SC300 3.0L turning VIN: JZZ3100071
This car is really a 1991 Toyota Soarer which is very similar to the Lexus SC300 only that the steering is on the right when seated in the car. Car fitted new steering rack ends and steering rack was removed as the isolator bushings(this is what the bolts that...
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1999 Lexus RX300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT6GF10U9X
After replacing timing belt customer returned with MIL on and code P1346. Cleared code and it returned after 3 drive cycles. Vehicle runs perfect. Do these sensors go bad or is the belt off a tooth? Your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks Trouble codes: 1346 (V V T Sensor Bank 1 Range and performance)
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1993 Mazda 626 LX 2.0L Limp mode VIN: 1YVGE22A2P
After Transmission was replaced customer came back with complaint of hold light flashing and transmission shift different. Test drive revealed starts out in 2nd or 3rd. Code 6. Test speed sensor and pulse generator wave pattern and ohms looks fine. Replaced pu...
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1996 Mazda Millenia S 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1TA2229T
Hi everybody! The rev limiter on this Millenia comes in at about 2500 rpm only after the TCS light comes on, followed by the TCS off and MIL lights. My main problem is that I'm not sure how the TCS module and ECU work together. I've watched the duty cycle of b... Trouble codes: P1540 (ABV valve cicuit malfunction), 83 (TCM communication problem), 84 (HACPSZ line open or shorted)
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2001 Mazda Protege LX 2.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JM1BJ22201
we dont under stand why the car goes into open loop while driving at freeway speeds at 64mph the fuel control is steady but the system shows open loop fault while driving and if you stay at 40 mph the p1170 code will never set. the car is useing alot of gas. Trouble codes: P1170 (manufacturer code fuel metering)
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1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: WDBBA45AA3
the frequency vavle on this car is in-op. i have power on both wires going into the vavle. i have checked the continuity between the brown green wire and terminal 15 on the ECU wich is good. the ground wire for the ECU is also good, i pulled the ecu out and in...
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1992 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2MELM75WXN
No drivability problems with this vehicle, runs fine. Has a reccuring check engine light with fault code 124. Have replaced TPS,IAT and MAF sensors. Fuel pressure is normal, no problems with EGR system or PCV system. Have done everything except a decarbonizati... Trouble codes: 124 (TPS in range failure)
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1996 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L transmission shifting VIN: 1MELM6536T
hello out there lests hope you guys can help with this one have 96 mercury mystique in my shop now we dont normally do any trani work but this is a very good long time customer car is having problems shifting through the gears 1-2 3-4 well cant get it to 3rd s...
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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST 2.0L valve lifters VIN: 4A3AK54F2S
Hello everyone. My son recently bought this Eclipse. It has a disticnt lifter clatter until it has run a while and warmed up, also comes on ocasonaly after running a while. Always show good oil pressure and have check it with a gage and is acurate. Is there an...
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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1L hard start VIN: 1G3NB52M9V
cranks, cranks, cranks starts, if you press accelerator starts easier, no codes, im reading mass air flow o.oo, installed new sensor same thing, wiring intact, 12 volts on pink, .002 voltage drop on black ground, and 4.4 volts on yellow signal wire, also 2.3 h...
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1990 Pontiac Bonneville LE 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2HX54C9L
Hi and thanks for checking this one out! This car came in with the check engine light on. Had codes 63,64 and 65 stored. We have cleared these codes and they at different times will return. Not all together. Light only comes on during decel which I now know is...
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1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.3L No Start VIN: 1G2NE55095
car came to me no start, no injector pulse, no spark, replaced crank sensor, and module with no results, checked all connections and they are good. power and ground to module is good ohm readings on crank sensor is good a/c volt reading from crank sensor is in...
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1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L wont start good fuel VIN: 1G2HX52K9W
have good fuel good spark sounds like pop through intake have coolent in throt. body have good comp. 150 across the bord coolet temp. sen. is where it should be if you have any info. thanks joe
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1989 Saab 900 Turbo 2.0L Clutch VIN: YS3AT75L1K
Trying to remove the clutch from this vehicle and can't get it to come out because their is not room. We have Alldata and chilton manuals have followed the instructions but their is no clearance even with the pressure plate held depressed with tubing. Any repl...
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1996 Saturn SL2 1.9L Hesitation VIN: 1G8ZK5273T
this vehicle came into the shop with a tip in hesitation in closed loop. a technician in the shop tried known good coils, ignition module, fuel rail, crank sensor, egr valve, pcv valve, map sensor, t.p.s. , cleaned throttle plate, iac motor, o2 sensor , top en...
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1998 Saturn SL2 1.9L oil consumption VIN: 1G8ZK5270W
hi guys i have this saturn which uses a qt. of oil every 1000 miles or so. there is no external oil leaks on the motor or no oil present in the coolant in the rad or the resivor bottle. the exhaust is normal color can not see any hint that it is burning the oi...
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1996 Subaru Impreza L 2.2L Misfire VIN: GC8-037628
Hi all, this is a grey import WRX Sti from japan. When the vehicle is hot and you floor the throttle this baby misses badly. If you watch the boost gauge it immediately drops back to 0.5 bar from the 1.0;1.2 bar it normally runs. It also backfires through the ...
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1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3GN8R2X0
fREEZE FRAME DATA SHOWS: 2103 RPM, ECT @190 F. IAT @ 90 F, STFT @-3.9%, LTFT @ 36% CLOSED LOOP ACHEIVED. I think it is either a clogged filter (fuel) or bad MASS. Trouble codes: P0171
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1999 Volvo S70 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LS55A3X
I am having truble with this volvo. The check engine light is on with codes p0174 and p1017. My autodiagnos scanner will only go to 1998 modles. I am using the snap on scanner that gives littls info and alldata gives very little info also. Can some one tell me... Trouble codes: P0174, P1017 (unknown)
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1990 Audi Coupe Quattro 20v 2.3L No Start VIN: WAUGD08B9L
Well I got this sucker fixed.After checking all grounds and trying a known good distributor and rechecking everything twice I sent out the computer for rebuilding.I finally recieved it yesterday,pluged it in and presto,we have ignition and it fires up every ti...
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1996 Audi A6 2.8L Accessories VIN: WAUGA84A0T
Well, I fixed it but not the way I would like. As some of you stated that in the ignition switch there is a pin that gets depressed to signal that the key is in the ignition. The pin hadn't fallen out of my switch, but the cylinder lock wasn't moving in and ou...
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1994 BMW 325i 2.5L ABS Light on VIN: WBACB4327R
Thanks for the help, I recieved three replies and all three were correct. It was suggested I check continuity of the circuits in the ABS hydraulic unit and I found an open in the left front inlet valve circuit, installed a new hydraulic unit and the car is fix...
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1998 BMW 318i 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBACC032XW
The black plastic fuel expansion tank that is mounted above the fuel filler neck had a very small crack in one of the large connection fittings, this apparently is very common. The new one is identified by the white colored fitting (the one that breaks) on top...
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1998 Buick Century Custom 3.1L Abs VIN: 2G4WS52M4W
Hi, The customer decided not fix the car for this problem is intermitly happening. Like I stated in the post the reading were taking with the car moving slowly and the brake applied.The concern I had was with the rf amp reading why did it stay high compare t...
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2000 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L TCC solenoid VIN: 1G6KS54Y7Y
Thanks for all who replied.Customer took vehicle to trans shop.Will post update when we hear from customer.
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1990 Chevrolet Corsica LT 2.2L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G1LT54G4L
i have not got back to the car yet to try a couple of things that were suggested. i will return in a couple of days with fix.
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1994 Chevrolet Astro CL 4.3L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1GNDM19W1R
I want to thank everybody that reponded. It was the Injector after some addtion test and scan readings. Thanks
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1995 Chevrolet K1500 5.7L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2GCEK19KXS
A new distributor fixed the problem, i checked it by visual inspection of the magnet cracks and voltage test at the pickup coil wires, less than a volt coming out, although i tested the new distributor and i got even less voltage .8 original and .3 on new so t...
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1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1BL52W0T
Dear Members, Thank you again for all of your help. Many of you said that they have seem many problem with headgaskets recently. I never thought of this because there was no coolant on old plugs when I tuned it up, and no smoke out of tail pipe. I did notice... Trouble codes: P0300.
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1997 Chevrolet S10 2.2L starter VIN: 1GCCS1444V
Several replies asked about a remote starter setup or antithief system gone awry. We found niether. Used a tone generator to trace wiring behind dash and under hood. Only extra circuit went to SRS module. So we sent 12 volts there and blew the air bags(NOT--- ...
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1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 4.3L engine boggs VIN: 1GCFG15W5V
guess what fixed my problem it was a combonation of a cam sensor and fuel filter.the cam sensor was at -7deg. and the fuel filter looked like it had mud inside even though it only had 20,000 miles on it.i know i over looked something.thank alot to all that gav...
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1997 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L No Start VIN: 2G1WLV52M9
As it happens, the wires on the plug into the ICM had worked their way out of the plug just enough to not make contact. Thanks to Tim [...] for responding. This was so frustrating since it had run great and just flat out stopped. Up a...
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1998 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GEK13R9WR
thank you for all your help we got the truck back from the customer but the engine in your replies help allot god bless have a great day Trouble codes: P1345.
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L Hard start VIN: 1GBJK34161
I've spoken with OTC about this, they give me the 'wait for Pathfinder 04' runaround. Needless to say, I'm not real happy about this. Thanks for the help!
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1997 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.5L underhood fuse block
Greetings, This vehicle is fixed, replaced the TCM, now having a draw of 0.030amp instead of 0.120amp, I think that this draw is quite normal. In fact the fuse #3 from the distribution cnter supply only the TCM and Tranny ASD relay, had that confirm from wirin...
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1998 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L engine VIN: 3C3EL55H1W
After finding no problems with lifter/lash adjusters, we removed timing belt covers to inspect cam timing. The cam timing was off, looked like belt had jumped adout 20 deg at crankshaft. The valves were hitting the pistons enough to make noise. We reassembled ...
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1995 Dodge Intrepid 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3HD46T2S
Out of the list of replies, most said bad ignition switch. We installed a new ignition switch and the customer has been driving for 2 weeks with no problems since.
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L Belt tensioner VIN: 1B7HC16Y4V
I could hear a knocking noise coming from the alt. & I replaced it. Unfortunatly it did not fix it, but I no longer could hear the noise in the alt. The customer decided to wait until it got louder before going any further.
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1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3137HF137X
The customer decided that he could live with the idle the way is, and decided not pursue the condition any further. I did get one post suggesting the EGR valve might be the problem, but this truck did not have an EGR valve.I did get one interesting post from a...
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1995 Fiat BRAVA 1600CC cam timing VIN: ZFA1820000
Hi sorry for the late reply been away,beware if you take one of these on, you cannot set the cam timing without locking the cams so you must make or buy the tool. Both cams are locked in position from the rear by removing the covers and replacing them with end...
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1990 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 7.5L guages VIN: 1FDKE30G8L
Hey Guys Thanks for the replies. I had a 89 van come in with the same instrument cluster ( I dont think that they changed it for like ten years)So I did a quick switchero to see what would happen. All of the guages read right on, around the R and O of the norm...
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1995 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.5L abs module? VIN: 1FDKE30GSH
Everyone suggested the abs module was defective. We suspected the same. Only problem now is customer has declined repairs. Financial problems. Thanks to all that replied. Next time we will know what to do. Thanks
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1997 Ford F-250 Lariat 5.4L automatic headlights/gauges VIN: 1FTFX28L6V
I continued the wiring search after the post,along with a few test drives to try and recreate the problem. Seven Kind replies were each studied. Three of them pointed at the TSB water leak to the GEM . I errored in my first Post by saying no applicable TSB's I...
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1997 Ford Escort LX 2.0L cyl. head VIN: 3FALP15P6V
I recieved 14 replies including one from Isreal.(how cool is that? I love the iatn)All said the problem was the valve seat dropping out of the head.Several said I (or the customer)was lucky the guide did not break up and destroy the engine. I posted this hel...
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1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FDWF37F7X
thanks to both john's,david,sean,rick,sam.nick,bert, and mark. cam sensor was the problem and truck is fixed. iatn is great.
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2000 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L flush code 29 VIN: 1FTRX07LXY
Thank you all you guys for the very valuable info, There were 7 responds all them actually pointing to wrong RCM. And sure enough, that was it!. I need to mention that after installing the right module, i started the truck, and then i had a new flashed code ...
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2000 Ford Excursion XLT 6.8L driveline VIN: 1FMNU40S1Y
First off all i would like to say thanks to all who replied, seems we had a very odd car on our hands after countless attempts of diagnosing we started installing new parts and after new bearings did not fix this one we took the carrier out and ran just the dr...
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1999 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L front axle VIN: 1GKDT13W9X
thanks everyone for your help, especialy mike from n.j. you were right on the money. i replaced the tccm first and the truck would have 4wd hi and auto 4wd, and the light turned off and the switch stoped flashing. i then replaced the shift motor and everything...
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1995 Honda Civic DX 1.5L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1HGEG8649S
Thanks for all the replies, they were very helpful. As it turned out, the plugs for the IAC and Air Temp. Sensor were swapped. I don't know how it happened, but it definetly fixed the problem. Trouble codes: 14 (idle air control valve).
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1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L engine clatters VIN: 4S2CM58W5X
Thanx for the excellent responses, we cant get the woman to bring it back in until next month. She has been 4k since first post, no change in noise. We really feel we messed up on cam gear train preload. Our books werent very informative on them, and we receiv...
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1996 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1J4FJ68S5T
This one turned out to be interesting. I ordered a crank sensor for it. I went to my house where I had left it after test drive, so as to not hurt anything w/ more driving. I pulled my crank sensor and the new one was the wrong part. I noticed on my sensor a l...
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2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4FF48531
The vehicle has not came back with the light on, so we have not had a chance to try any of the suggested fixes, however, we appreciate your help and will try the suggestions when the vehicle returns. Again, thank you! Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire), P0303 (cly. 3 misfire - found in pending), P0302 (cly. 2 misfire - found in pending).
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1996 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MELM6539T
Got many replies ranging from high oil pressure to sticky valves. Some suggested different types of chemicals such as Sea Foam. I decided to try the chemicals first. So far the customer hasn't had any more problems. Thanks again Mike Trouble codes: P0301.
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1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 3.0L trans./transfer case VIN: JA4MT31P2W
First off thanks to everyone who replied. There was no real fix. Customer chose to replace trans. & transfer case with used unit & new mounts. They did not want to spend any more time to investigate the problem. Two suggestions were that possibly a drive shaft...
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1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.3L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G2NE15D5S
thanks everyone for the e-mails---the vehicle is still not repaired.have moved vehicle to leopard row for now--
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1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L altenator VIN: 1G2WJ52M7T
I tried just about every suggestion that was posted, and in the end it wsa faulty wire that was shorting out and buring up the altenators. Thank you all for you help
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1999 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire VIN: 4G2JB32T2X
well i would like to thank every one for the help ,looks like i will look into the ign a little further sounds like most of you have had problems with cross firing in the tower and bad coils .
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2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 2.2L Radio Locked VIN: 1G2NF52FX3
I was thankful for all of the helpful information that was sent from other members. Unfortunately, most members were not aware that this vehicle was a 'Vin lock' radio. It looks at the vin number of the vehicle and compares it to the stored vin. If the vin doe...
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1990 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S4BC63CXL
Thank you to those who responded. I started checking some of the items discussed in the replies and not more than several minutes into working on the car it smoothed itself out and no codes ever reset. It has been running fine ever since, which is really frust... Trouble codes: 14 (Injector 1), 15 (Injector 2), 16 (Injector 3), 17 (Injector 4), 24 (By-pass Air Control Solenoid).
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