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	1991 Audi 100 2.3L pan VIN: WAUBC5446M Has anyone seen these trans pan warp? This one seems to have slight irregularities (bowing) on the sealing surface which is evident when you put it face down on a flat surface. It didn't seem like it would have been enough to cause a leak but we are suspecting...	View
	1988 BMW 325 2.7L Misfire VIN: WBAAE5403J My wifes 88 BMW 325 (e) dropped cylinders #2,4&6 on the way to work. The ECU is not grounding those injectors. I am looking for a used ECU, but most don't have the right Bosch #. Are these guys interchangeable?? I have installed an "i" camshaft when I did the ...	View
	1992 BMW 750iL 5.0L front struts VIN: WBAGC8318N Greetings BMW Techs This near 200K 750 has a new owner who can't really afford to maintain it. The front EDS struts are shot. Has anyone replaced the EDS struts with standard strut assemblies? If only the front is converted will it create any problem with the ...	View
	1988 Buick Skylark Custom 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1G4NJ14L0J This car failed its smog test. I found a hard ripple during crosscount on Os sensor. Ignition pattern look normal. Killing cyl had same effect on all cyl except 2&6. Based on experience I supposed that I had poor injector spray or carbon buildup on 2&6. Normal...	View
	1993 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L abs codes VIN: 1G4HR53L9P This vehicle came in with a broken front LF brake hose. After inspected all the brake lines and hoses I ended up replacing both front rubber brake flex hoses. The protion valve was rest an brake were bled. The pedal is low and the ABS light came on. There are ...	View
	1994 Buick Century Special 2.2L gauges fuse VIN: 1G4AG5545R I'm not looking for magical answers. I don't see any wires broken, or any aftermarket installations on this vehicle. A little old lady drives this and suddenly this fuse starts to blow. The only history I have is that the alternator was replaced a month before...	View
	1994 Buick Century Special 3.1L Oil in system VIN: 1G4AG55M2R Hey techs, I have a 3.1 here with the cooling system full of engine oil. Car is not equiped with a oil cooler and I am looking for ideas of where it might be coming from. It runs great no missfires but does set an egr code every 1000 miles. Please help Thanks ...	View
	1989 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G1YY2180K Hi all you fellow tech's.I have a problem with the idle quality of this vehicle.There are no fault codes. I need to know where the pcm is situated and if possible a wiring diagram for the fuel injection system.We have the Bosch ESITRONIC program but there is l...	View
	1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2L Speedometer VIN: 1G1JC54G6M Vehicle speedometer will register only up to 13mph then stays there no matter how fast vehicle is moving,with scanner reading vehicle speed the reading is the same.proformed test on vss with vantage and all tests pass. replaced ecm with no help- did use old pr...	View
	1993 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L system pressures VIN: 2GCEK19K6P Thanks for you help, One of my techs retrofitted this vehicle to r134a after the clutch on the compressor burnt itself up. Since, the system blows cold and cycles on and off at the right pressures, but cycles too often. Every 5-15 seconds at idle on a 70 degr...	View
	1993 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCFC29K1P This vehicle shows a code for the knock sensor...sometimes just by turning the key on. The engine can be cold or hot. On some occasions it has to be driven for a few minutes before the MIL comes on. We have replaced the knock sensor & the ECM. We have installe...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L no communication VIN: 1GNCS13W1S Connected to Genysis Scanner and were unable to communicate with vehicle. Compared wiring diagram of ALDL connector of vehicle to that in Mitchell, the serial data line is different than that shown in Mitchell. Is it a problem because this was the first model ...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1GNEK13R7W Gentlemen, We have a 98 Tahoe with a very intermittent problem. It will run fine, then without any warning start to misfire, shake, ping, cough, loses power, and sometimes stall out. Originally this only occurred when you went over a serious bump, but last wee...	View
	1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L interior lights VIN: 3GNFK16R6X dome lights come on randomly. It can happen driving down the road or it can be parked in the driveway over night. Of coarse when it happens while parked for a while, the battery will run down. I suspect a interior light modual or a remote control receiver. I d...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1L no gear VIN: 1GCJC39G11 comes from local ccar lot blew trans cooling line on test drive, sent line to local hyd shop and had line repaired, now trans frt. pump wines all the time and only will pick-up gear for about 1 minute, then goes into neutral. this truck has the allison transmi...	View
	1990 Chrysler Dynasty 3.3L Battery VIN: 1C3BN5GR1L This car was draining the battery overnight, found internal short in alternator, replaced with rebuilt unit, tested battery, border line so customer purchesed new one. We thought it was fixed till he went on holidays and car sat for one full week, dead battery...	View
	1990 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1B7FL23X5L Okay I have this headache in my shop that driving me crazy.I bet you never heard that before.Well here is my problem.This trucked entered the shop with a severe rich condition.We're talking frieghtliner with injector pump turned up.This thing you couldn't even...	View
	1991 Dodge Caravan LE 3.3L Abs Pump VIN: 1BG4GK54R9 I have this Dodge van that came in with engine diagnostic and fan failure. A week after i fixed those problems the Anti-lock light is illuminated and when the brakes are applied the red brake light illuminates, and then turns off corresponding to the release o...	View
	1987 Ford F-350 Custom 7.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2FDKF37L1H truck runs ok for approx. 2-3 miles. then it will begin to backfire and lose power. if you shut down for about 4-5 minutes, runs ok for about 2-3 miles. it feels like ignition misfire to me or extreme lean fuel mix. i scoped secondary and found really short bu...	View
	1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe 3.8L ABS Motor VIN: 1FAPP64R4L This car is a 'Super Coupe' with the belt driven blower & hydra boost brakes. Customer complaint of ABS motor runs after car is parked. ABS light on dash is constantly on. Upon first test of vehicle found "Firm Ride " light to flash & relays on package tray to...	View
	1992 Ford Ranger Custom 4.0L Shift control switch VIN: 1FTCR1SX9N concern is pin voltage readings at pin #1 on 5 pin conector.white/light blue.i have conflicting information on my mitchell program as to readings and what pin goes where?need correct pin voltage chart and wire location and fuction. 3	View
	1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Stall VIN: 1FACP1287R ok here goes vehicle was running great customer parked it came out next morning and this is what happened , hard starting got it running went around the corner stalled would not restart . towed in check for spark revealed weak spark and weak injector pulse, by...	View
	1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L tcc ECM not sending ground to tcc. Have tried new ECM, Trans just got rebuilt @ trans shop down the street. If I put ground to tcc I here it click and in gear it seams to work. But shouldn’t it kill the engine in gear @ idle when I ground it? No codes but scanne...	View
	1996 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L Stall VIN: 1FMCU24X9T Thank's in advance. The customer complaint is an intermittent (once in 2 or 3 months), stall in a left turn on decel. So intermittent we have seen it for same complaint since 02. Any and all help greatly appreciated!	View
	1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Misfire VIN: 1FMDU32E8V I am having a difficult time diagnosing this vehicle. I know I have one bad injector. Cylinder 2 and 6 misfire at an idle, and clean up with higher rpm. B2s1 will intermittenly stay lean. while the rear responds correctly. I also used the vantage to check the ... Trouble codes: P0442 (evap sys leak detected...Gas cap), P0153 (H02s21 ckt slow response. Stays lean hard accel. bad snsr), P0171 (sys too lean bank 1), P0174 (too lean bank 2)	View
	1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Air Bag VIN: 1FTDX1767V Air Bag light keep coming on. I have replaced 3 air bag modules. Each time, the light go away for 1 to 3 weeks. I keep getting the code 52 everytime. All fuses check out and I also replaced the spring clock once. Does anyone see this kind of problem. Please he...	View
	1997 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L engine This is my uncle's work van. He told me that for a couple of weeks now when he starts out in the morning that it has white smoke coming out of the exhaust and then it clears up after a few miles - he also says he feels the engine missing during the few miles. ...	View
	1999 Ford Econoline Super Duty Custom 7.3L Electronic VIN: 1FDXE47FIX Hi Guys and Girls.I need help on this Ford from the Ford Gods out there.On the scanner the commanded gear reads 1 st always until it upshifts and in park the TR sensor reads error,inany other gear it reads drive.Is this normal or is something wrong.I have repl...	View
	1990 Honda Accord DX 2.2L balance shaft belt VIN: JHMCB7642L both timing belt and balance shaft belts broke. the rear balance shaft alignment is a fun one! question? the 6mm bolt that you are suppose to use works, but it slides in in two positions. how do you know which hole to use to line up the rear balance shaft? ...	View
	1997 Honda Civic DX 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEJ6126V Just need a little info today please. Could anyone kindly tell me what a P1399 is on this Civic? I tried both my snap-on and the shops OTC scanner and get the code in both. It comes up under vehicle specific as well as OBD-II generic. Neither scanner has a def... Trouble codes: P1399 (unknown)	View
	2000 Honda Insight 1.0L batterys VIN: JHMZE1355Y hi all got this customer who recently bought a 2000 insight off the street after totaling thier old one. the problem with this one is that after driving for a long time the battery capacity indicator on the dash drops extreamly low(one bar) and vehicle wants...	View
	2002 Honda Civic DX 1.7L Charging VIN: 1HGEM21252 hi, this honda isnt charging, stays at bat voltage, and will eventually go to dead battery. when running the alt lite flashes rapidly, something ive never seen before. i pulled the alt and it bench tests good. however, i wanted to peek inside but the thru bolt...	View
	1995 Hyundai Accent 1.5L No Start VIN: KMHVD4N65U Help, I am 23 years old and have had a mobile repair business for about 4 years now and and have not had the benefit of a tutor, tech schooling, had to rely on manuels, all data and other mechanic friends. My problem is this. A customer had a no start and I d...	View
	1990 Infiniti M30 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire I have this infiniti V6, the problem is that #6 injector is not working, no signal, checked with noid light. I am getting batt power to it. Checked ground side #6 injector at computor still no pulse. Other injectors work ok. Last garage that worked on it insta...	View
	1995 Jaguar XJR 4.0L rack mounts VIN: SAJPX1146S The rack mounts appear frayed from contact as the rack moves from side to side normally, and constantly contacts the area in question with force. Neither World Pac nor the dealer seem to have these mounts available. Anyone out there with anything to offer on a...	View
	1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L Charging VIN: 1J4GZ78S6P This Jeep has an overcharging problem that continues to haunt me. When I first saw this Jeep it was overcharging all the time and boiling the battery. I found the the field control circuit from the PCM grounded all the time. Replaced the PCM. All OK for about ...	View
	1999 Land Rover Discovery SD 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SALJY1242X Mil on with P1447. Checked resistance of "close" or vent solenoid. I can't find a spec for this but am going by spec for purge valve which is 22-40 ohms. This measures around 35. Scope pattern looks good. Dealer shows this valve only available as part of canis... Trouble codes: P1447 (Evap canister close valve poor performance)	View
	1995 Lexus LS400 4.0L rear trailing arm bushings VIN: JT8UF22E7S The bushing where the trailing arm attaches to the bottom of the rear axle bearing carrier is cracked. Lexus does not offer the bushing separately - have to buy the whole bearing carrier. Has anybody found a source for the bushing only? thanks	View
	1962 Lincoln continental 400CID A/C Door locks VIN: 2Y82H42057 I was hoping one of you guys would have an under dash vacuum diagram for this car. I have looked and asked everyone I know here. I think there must be 40 hoses under the dash and all are disconected. The door locks and all. I have source vacuum and have conect...	View
	1979 Lincoln Versailles 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, CAT GLOWS VIN: 9W84F65642 Need vintage ford vv carb help please. Vehicle came in hard start cold, dies when put in gear hot. fuel pump was leaking. replaced it...still same symptoms. when vehicle would get to operating temp the cat would glow and was slobbering at idle. disconnected ca...	View
	1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE 2.7L No Start VIN: 1233053120 This grey market car has been serviced by us for many years. As long as I can remember, the car has not easily started hot, but now the problem is unacceptable. In recent years the below parts were replaced for other reasons. The problem becomes worse the hott...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L Water VIN: ADB2020286 This car is a real problem child . The customer complained about the car overheating . When we removed the radiator cap we found it was like cream .Oil had mixed . I suspect it is engine oil but it could be transmission oil . The oil in the enigine is not cont...	View
	1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 2.3L Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBHA23G4W This car has a serious lack of power past 50% throttle. You can get up to speed if you barely push the throttle, but if you quickly give it more throttle the rpm's max at 3500. Backing off the throttle will let it accelerate. it does the same in park. Fuel pre... Trouble codes: P0170, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0300	View
	1999 Mercury Tracer LS 2.0L compressor VIN: 1MEFM13P1X HI Guys, Well we have one in the shop that has puzzled. We have even spent a half a day at the Ford Dealership studying the diagrams and inquiring their minds. The lady had purchased this car used about a week ago with an inop a/c so there isn't a history to...	View
	1998 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.4L Electronic Hello, Hope everyone took care of the Mom on mothers day, I am working on my father-in-laws trans sport mini van, He states that when coming to a stop the van downshifts once or twice after stopped. I scanned the vehicle and drove with the tech 2 and nothing h...	View
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.4L No Start VIN: 1G2NF52E61 Hello all customer of mine has installed the engine from this grand am in his fiero bodied solo car-he has install the original controller from the engine donor car-with all the wiring which he thought was necessary-I told him that it should run ok if he con...	View
	1990 Subaru Legacy 2.2L compressor VIN: JF1BJ6310L everything lights up on the control panel.If I ground the brown and yellow wire at the pressure switch the compressor will come on and blows perfectly cold air. I checked the evap temp switch and even bypassed it with no fix. with the sensor plugged in I have ...	View
	1998 Suzuki Swift 1.3L spark VIN: 2S2AB21H4W The vehical starts, runs for 10 min. then dies No spark is found after it dies... If we wait a few hours it will start up again then die in 10 min. replaced; crank sensor, ECU twice. ignition switch. None of the above fixed the problem, Suzuki dealer had it f...	View
	1991 Toyota Camry DLX 2.0L No Start VIN: 4T1SV21E9M Helllo Everyone, I have had the car 2 weeks with no positive results..The car cranks but won't start. I have cam signal but no spark or injector pulse. I have checked all grounds that i can find and all seem good. The mil light does not come on with key but c...	View
	1995 Volvo 850 Turbo 2.3L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: YV1LW5711S Hello Volvo Techs: This car has two problems: it cuts out on hard acceleration, and after setting awhile at idle it starts skipping and tries to die. We can confirm the first symptom, but not the second. We found the boost pressure to be too high. at 6 to 8 ps... Trouble codes: 414, 451, 452, 453, 454, 232	View
	2000 Volvo S40 1.9L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: YN1VS2556Y this volvo came in with check engine light on checked codes misfire cyl.3, cleared codes came back on same day. engine ran well discovered if you shut it off, and wait 15 minutes and restart it missfires for just less than a minute. we have excessive white smo...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: ZARBA54166 We replaced the #1 injector that was reading 1.3 ohms and that took care of the problem. Thanks for the help.	7
	1999 Audi A4 2.8L Stall VIN: WAUED28D2X The throttle plate assembly fixed the car. Before installing it, I was not able to read the actual values in group 60, but after replacement and adaptation, all works o.k. Also the codes would not reset until after the replacement. Thanks to all who replied!	11
	1988 BMW 735i 3.5L No Start VIN: WBAGB4315J First thanks to all that replied to my post. Lots of good ideas to check. I had coverd them all previosly but rechecked them anyway. I was sure that nothing had been overlooked so I checked with iATN's fix database. I also checked waveform library. In the wave...	28
	1992 BMW 325is 2.5L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBABF3312N After going about in circles with this car, the ultimate problem was a bad HO2S. Replacing it caused the numbers to drop to .03 CO, 42 HC, & 215 NOX. The noisy intake plenum is a normal sound & throttle body was carbon-free. The crankcase ventilation/PCV syste...	7
	1995 BMW 740i 4.0L Interior VIN: WBAGF6327S Thanks to those that replied. I gave up and sent it to my local BMW dealer. They tried 2 more new control units and with the help of the factory help were able to get nowhere. None of the new units would work correctly. They blamed it on the car. I don't buy i...	6
	1990 Buick Electra Park Avenue 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4CW54C5L After receiving 6 replies, (thank you everyone), the first thing we tried was pressure testing the exhaust. A couple of replies suggested that high exhaust back pressure would hold the valve open and set the code. I'm not sure why that would set the code, beca... Trouble codes: 65 (Large Orifice EGR Solenoid Failure).	9
	1992 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L abs module VIN: 1G4HP5316N thanks for the help.the wheel speed sensor was the cause of all 3 codes.	3
	1992 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L compressor clutch VIN: 1G6CD52B6N The vehicle is fixed. I got Delco involved and they are taking the clutch coil back and are going to check it out and see if they can find the failure reason. The vehicle has cold A/C and fuse 5 is no longer blowing. But the cause of the coil failures is still...	13
	1990 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Hesitation VIN: 1G1YY3387L Well Group, This one was simpler than I thought. I got 5 replies and all mentioned exhaust restriction in catalyst...Sure enough the cat was blocked...Thanx Deke,Paul, Dan,and Stephen and anyone I could have missed for their help. You Guys are the greatest. Be...	5
	1995 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Air Doors VIN: 1GCFK29K4S Hi everyone: I received 9 replies and I try to always thank you personaly if I missed someone please fogive me. Most replies talked about motor under dash right side of gas pedal, next was vac line going though fire wall. I checked these first all looked good....	9
	1995 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L rear drum brakes VIN: 1GCGK24K2S Hi, we finally got these brakes quiet. First of all, let me say that a lot of people suggested cleaning and lubing the backing plates. I assumed everybody did this during normal brake service so didn't mention that we did. Tried a few things suggested like cha...	13
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L rear shoes VIN: 1GNCT18W4S Most of the replies covered basics such as front shoe on back or dirty shoes , weak front brakes, junk parts, we inspected these before post and set the customer up to return at a more convinant time for his wife .they have now missed 2 appointments.Today I sp...	9
	1995 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G1BL52PXS well got some replies and thanks for them it turend out to be that the chevy place did not put the wires back in the fuse block they replaced the inj was geting a sig ment for the fan controls it was long and a litle hard but it is fixed thanks for the help ... Trouble codes: 18 (injecter circit does not set mil).	12
	1995 Chrysler LeBaron GTC 3.0L head lamp's VIN: 1C3EU4534S i took a look at the wiring diagram again tody found that the wiring to the dimmer switch was open at the dimmer/low beam head lamp's /customer declined repairs tp vehicle at this time tha\nk;s to all who replyed .	3
	1992 Dodge B250 5.2L Brake Peddle VIN: 2B6HB21Y2N Well I was just looking for any other possible problems due to the fact that I had not run into this problem before. I was 95% sure the abs valve was by-passing and all 6 who replied agreed so we replaced it and all is well in Seattle. Thank You Jay	6
	1996 Dodge Caravan 3.0L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 2B4FP2531T thanks for all the replys ,, found a harness that runs doun by the transmission damaged , it must have hit something , shook the harness it started shook it again it stallled , thanks again	7
	1998 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L Manual HVAC VIN: 2B3HD46R8W After lots of hair pulling and non-drug induced duhs, we have finally fixed this one. Turns out the dealer reman BCM was bad. Convinced the dealer and got yet another and the climate control worked however--- there's always a however. the minute you hit the ho...	6
	1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.9L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 2B5WB35Z6X Howdy,Howdy,Howdy! Apologies in that this fix post is very late... Suggestions included checking fuel pressure and spraying water on the secondary wires; both were done and mentioned in my original post. Fuel pump cavitation was another suggestion, but fue...	5
	2001 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4L Mechanical VIN: 1B3EJ46X21 Hi,first off I'd like to thank everyone for their great replies.I also would like to apologise for taking so long to close this but I wanted to make sure after some road miles it would stay fixed.Well after so many made it known of the apparent problems with t...	8
	1989 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L abs VIN: IMEPM62R9K Well, thanks to all who replied, i had very little information to go by,as far as no codes and a good wiring diagram, i finally got one that was decent and started checking grounds and powers, the brown relay, that is the hydraylic pump motor relay had all the...	6
	1993 Ford Escort LX 1.9L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FAPP14JSP Thanks to Dan [...] for making me look for the obvious. I can't beleive I missed it. The rear springs are broken and on the 4 door sedan the inertia switch is mounted on the inside top of rr strut tower. All seemed to agree that fuel pump current wouldn't pop ...	5
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L crankshaft/flywheel VIN: 2FMDA5142T Most replies agreed that the flexplate was probably broken, so we removed the transaxle. Unfortunatly the crank shaft was broken. It seems that the customer had a reman-engine installed elsewhere a couple years ago so now we are trying to get a reasonable paym...	12
	1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L Cylinder head VIN: 1FTNF21L8X almost all replies suggested a helix coil or threaded insert as the only option. Some even gave part #'s including one indication that Ford had a repair kit for this. Our local Ford dealer knew of no such repair kit. We finally got a tap & insert from Napa par...	28
	1999 Ford Ranger XL 2.5L no speed signal VIN: 1FTYR10C0X thank you all for your help you were right the wires under the driver sit were all weather bitten i had to replace some of the wires that were not even there any more not a good place for those wires to be thank you and god bless	13
	1994 Isuzu Rodeo S 2.6L No Start VIN: 4S2CG58EOR had 3 replaies, alternator trouble, oil pressure sending unit trouble and a poor connection at connector at left fender. charging system always tested good, oil presure unit, light would go off during cranking, and could not find the connector with trouble at ...	3
	1996 Lexus SC400 4.0L alternator VIN: JT8CH32YXT Thank you to the Lexus and Toyota techs who helped on this one! --Alternator had failed. The copper plating had worn off the inner slip ring, about half way around, exposing the insulator--so, that brush was making little or no contact. It looked like the same...	11
	2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 3.0L Mechanical VIN: 1MEFM55S41 The pcv valve was in the valley on drivers side. Follow hose off the t.body. A little black valve . A little turn counter clockwise and it popped out. I got it out using a long needle nose hose pliers. Thank you for the help. The dealership and parts store sen...	7
	1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 3.0L MIL Lamp on, PO400A VIN: JA4LS31H3X decarboned intake and the MDP sensor vacum passage way and cleared DTC P1400 Trouble codes: P0400.	2
	1987 Nissan Pulsar NX SE 1.6L Hesitation, Skips or cuts out VIN: JN1PN3453H Thanks to all that helped with ideas. Fix was to replace air flow meter in throttle body. Runs better than ever now.	5
	1990 Nissan Axxess SE 2.4L Front seal VIN: JN1HM16S6L Many thanks to all who replied! It was definetly the timing cover seal. A bugger to get at and a timely fix. Customer is now looking to trading this vehicle in for a newer model. Again, I cannot thank everyone enough. Regards, Randy D	8
	1993 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L Stall VIN: JN1H501F4P Thanks Guys- maf sensor took care of the issue-it stopped stalling.	7
	1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA21D9W Well talked to the used car dealer about the suggestion that were made and everyone agreed that the sub harness wire and knock sensor should be replaced. But all he wanted was the light out and try to sell it first if it comes back he'll have me fix it then. B... Trouble codes: P0325.	10
	1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3AJ55MXT Thanks to all who replied. You guys are the greatest! The PCM that was in the car originally did not have a knock module in it and I didn't know that there was supposed to be one there. I installed a knock module and road tested, all is well. Thanks again. Trouble codes: P0325.	8
	1988 Other European Mondial 3.2L Warning Light VIN: ZFFXC26A8J A big thankyou to all who gave responce, especially to Brian [...] for faxing the instructions for activating & testing the ABS valves. The problem was electrical, high resistance in the LF valve circuit. Cleaning the contacts of the connector at the valve a...	4
	2000 Plymouth Voyager 3.3L innop right front turn signal VIN: 2P4GP44R2X Thanks for all the help I received. All were good ideas and sent me on the right path immediately. When I pulled the right headlamp assembly out I discovered the wiring to the socket had been repaired (last year at the DEALER). The customer took the vehicle in...	6
	1984 Porsche 944 2.5L oil leak VIN: WP0AA0946E thanks for the many replies, i used factory cam housing bolts, factory gasket, cleaned all cam housing threads, and blew out holes, torqued to factory specs. car was fine like before, however, cooling fans we not operational, found fan motors defective, custom...	22

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