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	1999 Audi A4 2.8L Airbag VIN: WAUED28D4X Hello VW-Audi Techs. I have this recurring code 01218 (N200) which is an indicator of high resistance in right passenger side airbag ignitor. I have diconnected SRS control module and pulled the seat out to check wiring going from control unit to the seat and ...	View
	1995 BMW 540i 4.0L trans program VIN: WBAHE6328S Prior to the software upgrade this car would very intermittently go into limp home and store codes 30 solenoid valve 3 and 30 and 33 for valves 1and 2. Now after the upgrade and sitting several days at the dealer the trans go into limp before shifting into 2nd...	View
	1997 BMW 328i 2.8L odometer VIN: WBACD432XV Odometer appears blank, but if you shine a flashlight on it just right you can read it. Is there a bulb that is replaceable to iluminate the odometer or does the unit have to be replaced? Thanks very much for your time.	View
	1991 Buick Regal Custom 3.1L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2G4WB54T2M been trying to solve problem for some time. each time problem is fixed for a week or two. then returns. now each fix last for a shorter amount of time.	View
	1993 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G4CW53LXP on start up vehicle idles high.once warmed up and vehicle is driven,upon coming to a stop it will idle down and be okay for the rest of that drive cycle.once it has been shut off and restarted it does it all over again.the idle speed motor has been replaced.an...	View
	2000 Buick Regal LS 3.8L air bag light VIN: 2G4WB55K6Y Hello everyone. This is a little old lady's car. She purchased it with 9,000 miles and now it only has 25,000 miles. The vehicle sat for a few months recently and she experienced an air bag light with the 2 codes listed above. We thought it was a fluke and cle...	View
	1990 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCEC14K8L This truck has me baffled. It was brought in with mil on an code 43 stored. I cleared code and test drove the truck and code 43 came back so I began testing as follows. Performed dtc 43 in manual No knock present at Idle Tapped on engine block...NO knock reg... Trouble codes: 43 (Problem with ESC Module)	View
	1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.1L electric window VIN: 2G1WW12M7V When the window switch is pressed for auto down window goes down, but will not go back up for a few minutes. If you press the buton to go down a few inches it will go back up with no problems. The window must go all the way down with auto down before problems ...	View
	1997 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L Misfire VIN: 1C4GT64L2V See related repair history Trouble codes: P0302	View
	1988 Dodge Lancer 2.2L Cooling VIN: 1B3BX48D2J This vehicle came to me with the customer stating that she had the problem diagnosed by several different techs. After a long drive at a stop the vehicle temp guage will run hot, she has experienced a lack of warm air through the interior heater and also she h...	View
	1995 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Alternator VIN: 1B7KE26C7M The alternator starts its charge ok and then slowly climbs to 18 volts and the owner and I both stoped it. I had CarQuest check the alt. on their tester and it checked ok but I do not think they can check for the load to stop when the voltage is reached. ? You...	View
	1995 Dodge Dakota 2.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1B6FL26G9S hey guys this is my first time here so go easy on me. I have a 95 dodge dakote 2wd, no a/c, no power real base model p.o.s. I've just installed a new timing belt based on the diag. of a chrysler tech, belt installed properly and timing is at 12 degrees btc. al...	View
	1995 Dodge Ram 2500 8.0L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1B7KF26W9S Hi all, thx for taking a look at my problem. This truck came in with a misfire under load and at idle. The idle miss is minor...you can barely feel it especially since it'sa V10. The worst symptom is at 55 mph in high gear after Overdrive is achieved. It feels...	View
	1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L headlight and door locks VIN: 2B4GP45R3V The headlights turn on itself just by turning the ignition on, and the door locks keeps working when you take the key out of the ignition switch and remains like that unless you diconect the battery. I think the prob is the Body Control Module and the fuse box...	View
	2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L compressor VIN: 1B4GP44G4Y Hola, the customer states he saw a poof of dust/smoke from under the hood , then the A/C is'nt working. I'm assuming the clutch gave up the ghost. I'm surprised to get over 100 psi on the low side, because the clutch is disengaged, at least the outer hub is'nt...	View
	1970 Ford MUSTANG 5.0L Top VIN: 0F03F16601 Hello, Customer brought in this old Mustang because the convertable top is open and it won't close. When you toggle the button you can hear the pump in the trunk working so when I looked at the pump lines I can see air bubbles like it is low on fluid, a sticke...	View
	1987 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L Surge, Cuts out VIN: 2FTDF15YOH Truck came in with complaint of dying when hot. Truck will run well for half hour to 2 hours, then fuel guage starts to flutter,drop and the truck will die. Have replaced hi pressure pump, filter, cleaned injectors, replaced overheated EEC relay and melted plu...	View
	1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FALP5854T Greetings Fellow Techs, Got one dropped in our lap today that's kinda got us scratching our heads. Here's the skinny-1996 Taurus Wagon with the 3.0 24 valve Duratec engine came in with a MIL light and code PO302 stored, misfire on cylinder #2.The MIL light wil...	View
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L speedometer noise I have this winstar that is making speedometer noise like a dry cable and jumps around at 40 plus speeds , could it be the sender unit at the trans ,	View
	1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L ride VIN: 1FTDX18W9V I have a problem w/ a f-150 to which I can find no solution. The rear bounces like it has a tire hop between the speeds of 39 and 43 MPH. This occurs whether coasting, acceleration or decel. I have rotated and balanced tires numerous times & removed and insp...	View
	1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4.6L Surge, High Idle VIN: 1FMRU18W5W Has an intermittant high idle (happened to me once and will rev to 2500 rpm in park by itself). No vacuum leaks, checked PCV system & EVAP. All scan values appear OK except for the CHT sensor which reads 307F when the engine warms up to operating temperature (...	View
	1998 Ford Windstar 3.8L L/U Control VIN: 2FM7A5147W I have this AX4S that has a TCC shuttle up mild grades with a very intermittent shudder. This only occurs at 40-60% pwm rate, when the apply rate rises to over 90% the convertor clutch will apply with no shudder and hold with no shuttle. There are no codes and...	View
	2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L trailer wiring plug VIN: 1FTWW32F41 This truck is used mainly for towing and the trailer lights have worked until now. The left brake & turn signel doesn't work on the trailer but does on the truck. There is no power on the pin at the connector or where the connector wiring plugs into the truck ...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L long crank time VIN: 1FTZX17201 Vehicle first cam in with a complaint after vehicle was jump started. Winning noise comming from altenator customer requested replacing altenator. customer informed us that after jump starting vehicle it had a long crank time after siting for 30-40 min, and a ...	View
	1995 GMC Yukon SLE 5.7L Surge, Stall VIN: 1GKEC13K4S Hello fellows Techs,I have this Yukon that is driving me nuts,truck came to the shop for stalling and surging at low speed,fuel pump was reading 11 PSI,new pump installed now reads 14 PSI,ditribuitor removed and pick up coil and module replaced,no change. Scan...	View
	1985 Honda Accord 1.8L Excessive Emissions VIN: JHMAU7439F This car came in with excessive emissions. Usually when I get this year Honda it's either a speed sensor, an O2 sensor, or the computer. The speed sensor tests fine and I replaced the O2 and the computer without any change. I went and checked every input and o...	View
	1994 Jaguar XJS 4.0L abs solenoid valves VIN: SAJNX274XR This is our latest adventure in the Jaguar Wars and I hope one of you has had a similar experience because I need your help. This car will intermittantly start cycling the solenoid valves in the ABS while driving down the road without touching the brakes. We c...	View
	1987 Mazda 626 DX 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: JM1GC3118H vehicle came in with a intermittant no start,stall problem. testing revealed, no spark. another tech replaced the ignitor and reset timing and vehicle ran well afterwards. vehicle left shop for about 2 weeks then came back with a stalling problem every 5 min. ...	View
	1992 Mazda Miata 1.6L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on, SURGING IDLE VIN: JM1NA351N0 This Miatia failed MD emission for CO and has kinda low performance, The most obvious symptom is a surging Idle If i hold throttle @ 1500 to 2000 RMP it surges steadly like on & off with a rythem ?? I know the description is not the best ? There is a code for ...	View
	2000 Mazda 323F 1498CC Hesitation, Surge VIN: SAFBAAMMM1 Hi Guys, This 323F is a headache. I've no history on vehicle customer just bought it with the problem. Its starts great, but when hot on WOT it dies then surges sometimes backfires through the inlet I thought it was the timing belt misalligned as it was replac...	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBJH65J9Y Thanks in advance for your help. This vehicle sets a code P0173. Long term ft readings are 20.8(bank1) and 21.1 (bank2). The dealer has told customer she needs a Mass air sensor. I have not found any intake air leaks and the car runs perfect otherwise. I would... Trouble codes: P0173	View
	1995 Mercury Villager LS 3.0L Cuts out, Stall, Misfire vehicle came in hesitating and misfiring when hot but would run perfect when cold. engine will idle normally but start sputtering and misfiring as soon as you touch the gas. Sometimes will not even start when it is hot. checked for codes - no codes - looked in...	View
	1998 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L Excessive Emissions Hello Techs, I have this car that failed NOx, I ckecked the system, I found the computer is not grounding the egr solenoid. I looked in all data and it said that the computer looks at engine rpm, egr DPFB, cts, tps, and engine vacuum. I drove the car at differ...	View
	1999 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L Mechanical VIN: 1MEFM6535X Customer traveling thru, towed in, determined timing belt failure, customer just purchased vehicle, have no history on it, figured timing belt failure was due to mileage. Replace timing belt and both idler and tensioner pulleys, and reassemble with updated ten...	View
	1997 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L Cooling Systems VIN: 1G3GR62C4V When this vehicle came in the customer complaint was loosing oolant and overheating. I checked for leaks and found that the water pump was leaking. After replacing the water pump I test drove the car for about 4 miles after it was idling for along time and it ...	View
	1997 Plymouth Breeze 2.0L compressor VIN: 1P3EJ46C4W Greetings all . This car was brought to us for a/c repair . After replacing the compressor , evaporator and expansion valve the a/c compressor clutch failed about a month later .I replaced the compressor under warranty and immediately noticed the clutch slippi...	View
	1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.0L No Start VIN: 1G2FS23F5M Car came in with no start condition. Prior to coming to me the starter and computer were replaced. Car cranks good. No fuel injector pulse. Spark and fuel pressure good. Car will run with alternate fuel source (propane). Powers & grounds at computer & Pass Key... Trouble codes: 46 (anti-theft system problem)	View
	1987 Porsche 924 S 2.5L condensor fan relay VIN: WP0AA0920H compressor was burnt up, we replaced compressor, drier etc, system works but fans don't come on,( they work w/ temp sensor on radiator) all info I have show the relays behind instrument cluster by center console but I can't find the relay that turns on fans	View
	1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 3.6L valve rocker shaft VIN: WP0CB32964 We resealed this engine but the rocker shafts continue to leak from the ends. The shafts look ok and the bores look ok. We cannot understand why they are leaking. There is no seal, it seals by expansion, the center bolt pulls the taper cones in expanding the s...	View
	1991 Saab 9000 Turbo 2.3L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: YS3CL58M7M We have this Saab 9000 that will stall usually only once in a trip (30 min. or more). The customer said that it will restart after some cranking or just letting it sit for a minute or so and trying again and usually restarts. He also says that it usually stall...	View
	1996 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L blend door VIN: YS3DF38N9T blend air door motor does not move when different temperatures are selected. can get motor to work with "activate" function of tech ii scan tool. when the dash is in the on/acc position and the acc is turned off the blend air motor makes a steady ticking sound...	View
	1993 Saturn SL2 1.9L Misfire VIN: 1G8ZK5577P I will try and keep this short and simple. Please read what we know carefully before responding. After an extended period of sitting, either cold or hot (worse after 8 or more hours), cylinders #2 and #4 are dead holes! Adding propane into the air intake, wh...	View
	1988 Toyota Pickup 2.4L No Start VIN: JT5RN75T1J I need a little advice with this one. Will start & run as long as starting fulid is sprayed down trottle body. Checked with noid light & no injector pulse. Have power to injectors but ecu not pulsing injectors. Checked ecu grds. Have replaced ecu & ignitor (mo...	View
	1995 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0L speed sensor VIN: 4T1GB11EXS Code is for the left front wheel speed sensor open circuit. (code 36). When tested with a scope set on AC at the ABS module,the Left front sensor signal was 1.95 volts while spinning at idle with the front right wheel stopped. When the right front was spun at ...	View
	1998 Toyota Sienna LE 3.0L engine VIN: 4T3ZF13C0W Hello This van has been coming to our shop since 2000 for all it's repairs and maintenance.The van has started smoking out of the tail pipe after idling for a few minutes and after starting. we are quit sure it's oil. my question is has any body seen or know o...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0L High gear VIN: WVWBC31J8X Hello All I have this 1/1999 VW Golf, wagon, Automatic, that just came in for a 60.000 miles Service along with some other work, the owner want the Automatic transmission service, he say that sometime that transmission wont shift out of high gear and sometime...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L Speed sensor G68 VIN: 3VWSE29M02 Hi Folks, this car came in with a not shift condition when speed sensor fails. Unfortunately, Alldata has not a complete info about 09A transmission, and i have not wiring diagram and most important, after a good inspection i can find speed sensor G68. In a ro...	View
	1998 Volvo S70 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LS554XW hello volvo experts- this car sets code 445 (air pump, int, low) once a month. I do have the real volvo scan tool and can activate sas diagnostic. replaced air pump relay last month, code is back again. this isn't the usual 442/446/448 scenario we've all come ... Trouble codes: 445 (air pump intermittent low po410)	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1998 Audi A4 2.8L digital display VIN: WAUED28D1W #3 replies all stated cluster replacement was the fix John supplied this tsb: thanks all Are you aware of tghe following TSB? Instrument Cluster - Driver Information Display Fades Notes Group: 90 Number: 01-04 Date: Nov. 7, 2001 Subject: Instrument C...	3
	1995 BMW 318i 1.8L Indicators VIN: WBABE52090 Hi guys, Unfortunately this vehicle has not returned to the workshop for repairs. We did try reinstalling the old rear lights but it made no difference. I suspect that the problem was a faulty flasher unit in the engine bay fuse box. These vehicles have a sepa...	5
	1995 Buick Skylark Custom 2.3L cooling system VIN: 1G4NV55D5S hey guys, thanks for all the help. turns out that the heater core is partially stopped up. the customer does not want to go for a heater core at this time so we used a 5/8' hose with a 90 degree to totally bypass the core and that seems to have solved the prob...	11
	1998 Buick Century Custom 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G4WS52M4W thanks to all who replied, never thought to wiggle the wires when checking the waveform with the vantage, brainfade, I've told the customer that the camsensor will have to be replaced, I am waiting for their decision. thanks again Trouble codes: P0341 (camshaft sensor circuit range/performance).	4
	1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0L No Start, Misfire VIN: W06VR52R2V I received 7 replies to my plea for help and I thank those who helped me to think analytically rather than emotionally. I still don't know why the car would not start; the next day when I went to work the car started and has started since. This makes me questi...	9
	1989 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban Scottsdale 5.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GNGR26N0K Ok It is really fixed. After reading the prior posts and possible fixes, I went with the torque converter. The torque converter was disconnected and the idle problem went away. The torque converter was changed and the vehicle put back together. I am happy to...	7
	1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 3.1L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GH1JC84T6 Thanks for the replies, got 6. 4 asked about egr being weak & allowing it to flow. 2 others asked about the computer. well we went with the computer (1 because egr checked & tested ok. (2 blocking egr made no difference. after customer had it for 4 days, he ca... Trouble codes: 33 (map voltage high).	6
	1991 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 3.4L 3-4 shift VIN: 2GIWPI4X4M After reviewing the responses we decided to step back and verify all the testing we had done.It still led us to a possible short.Unfortunately we made a cardinal sin in believing our rebuilder who has been with us for almost 20 years was infallible, ha ha.He i...	3
	1995 Chevrolet S10 LS 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCDT19W6S thanks for the helpful information guys.however this is not are area of expertese.we checked all the basics,plus fuel trim,o2 mv,converter for proper installation,ho2 wiring.swapped o2 sensors,but had no changes.customer decided to take vehicle to more qualifi... Trouble codes: P0138 (bank 1 sensor h02s).	7
	1995 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.1L dash lights and parking lights VIN: 2G1WN52M0S Thanks for all the help. I went back to the basics and checked the fuses again. One fuse in the fuse block under the hood had no life witht the key on or engine running. I pulled the fuse out and one of the prongs stayed in the fuse block. the fuse was corrode...	11
	1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WX12X0T Thank you for all the advice: 5 suggested cam timing. It seems these are notorious for skipping a tooth on the exhaust cam on the back head. One person even said that GM has updated these cam pulleys. Fortunately, the cams were perfect. 3 suggested injector pr... Trouble codes: P0172 (Engine rich Block learn at -20).	17
	1997 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1GCGC29R3V Volume,Volume...As Most replies stated there have been fuel volume problems in this situation. Pressure was good, Actually the same as the new pump, but volume was not there. I replaced pump with 'Delco' pump, screen and fuel filter and it ran like new...Hope ...	17
	2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G1JF12T91 Ckd all powers and grounds. Everything ckd out ok. Reprogrammed the PCM again and car ran good for 3 days. Then the problem redeveloped. Seems like the PCM would not hold its program. Sent the car to the dealer for PCM replacement covered under warranty. Custo... Trouble codes: P0122.	3
	2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L abs motor VIN: 1GNEC13T61 The customer still hasn't decided to replace the ebcm. They are upset that if they buy a new part it will only work after it is sent back to the dealer for programing.	9
	1997 Dodge B2500 3.9L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B7HB21X3V I was unable to repair this vehicle for the customer declined the repair. But, I did receive many ligitimate responses that I would like to have performed. These responses included: checking the fuel rail itself for debri, try plugging off the pcv port on valv... Trouble codes: P0306, P0304.	9
	2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.8L compressor VIN: 2B4GP44R51 Well I would like to start off by saying that I'm sorry I forgot to put in the original post that when I replaced the compressor I did flush the complete system and I also replaced the expansion valve. All the parts that were replaced were from chrysler. I got...	20
	1995 Ford Windstar 3.8L down shifting VIN: 24MDA5140S I change the VSS,the voltage is still low but it is shifting. Customer has been driving for a few days.hope it stays that way. Thanks everyone.	8
	1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L No Start VIN: 1FMZU32E8W Roger nailed it on the head. For some reason the other shop had replaced the connector along with the crank sensor and unknowingly reversed the wiring. We reversed the wiring back to proper order and the engine fired right up. Happy days. Also found the origin...	11
	2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Harley-Davidson Edition 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1FTNW21P54 Hello and thank you for your responses.my customer was informed that the pcm may need to be reprogramed.when he checked with dealer they did say there was an update available.still waiting for outcome.Thank You Stace	5
	2004 Ford F450 6.0L No Start, Misfire I wish I could say I had fixed this one. The dealer finally owned up and admitted the vehicle was still under warranty so it got fixed there. Here's what I learned though: The injectors are fired by high pressure oil. Low oil pressure from the high pressure pu...	10
	1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L No Start VIN: M239034F5H ok i want to thank everyone for there help on this one. we don't usually work on these but it's a friends car and everybody knows how that goes. found relay and checked for broken connection, nothing found, ordered new one for $100.00 (ouch) not bad for a $30....	13
	1994 Mercedes-Benz S320 SWB 3.2L MIL Lamp on, AIR PUMP INOP. VIN: WDBGA33E9S Thanks to IATN members who replied. Most all of you said the ECM got fried and you hit right. It think that due to the bad wire harness,that something shorted and smoked the ecm. I did go back and check the other harnesses to make sure all was good ( do not wa... Trouble codes: P0411.	7
	1991 Mercury Tracer 1.9L noise VIN: 3MAPM10J2M I got seven replies on this little Ford product and I thank them all, most said to look for a cracked flex plate which looks very suspecious, we havent had time to take the trans out yet, the others said look at the harmonic balancer, we could find no problem ...	7
	1995 Mercury Mystique 2.5L overheating VIN: 1MEM265836 once i got the waterpump off the fins was spining on shaft thanks for the help robert	22
	1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3GR62C9T Well I'm sorry to say we didn't have much luck with this one-it quit doing it after we added fuel-the other factor is the temp warmed up this last week-anyway it didn't do it for a week-we gave it back to the owner-Deke Trouble codes: P0101 (maf sensor out of range).	3
	1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3L power steering VIN: 1P4GH44R0P i appreciate all of the responses i got on this van, but the fix is one of the strangest i have ever heard. the owner reported to me that when he got new tires put on almost all of the noise disappeared. i'm really at a loss to explain that one, since this was...	8
	1998 Plymouth Breeze 2.0L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1P3EJ46C4W Will close this as no fix. But the replies pretty much confirmed problem with pump module. Customer took car back to shop that had just replaced it with aftermarket unit. Thanks for the help to those who replied Trouble codes: P0300.	4
	1986 Porsche 944 2.5L air bag lamp VIN: WPOAA295IH the vehicle turned out to be an 87, the boss told me 86. Anyway, My thanks to the five gentleman that replied to me, and Tim that faxed the procedure to us. The procedure basically is hooking up a jumper or switch to the air bag diagnostic connector. The conne...	5
	1990 Saab 900 Turbo 2.0L lifter VIN: YS3AL76L2L It was quite simple. The head that came off was a 1987 and later design which had the oil gallies for the lifters cast into the head itself. The rebuilt head that I got from the machine shop was a pre-1987 casting and it used the oil tubes that insert through ...	9
	1994 Saturn SL1 1.9L reverse VIN: 1G8ZH5596R Thanks to all who responded. Most said to do what I had already done, replace valve body with kit from dealer. Others said trans will need to come apart. Luckily the fix was simple and I feel like a moron. When I removed the end cover, I tightened the output s...	5
	1997 Saturn SC1 1.9L MIL Lamp on customer brought back to the dealer who replaced catalytic converter under the 8 year 80,000 mile warranty. Trouble codes: P0140 (No activity bank 1 sensor 2).	3
	2000 Saturn LS2 3.0L Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8JW52R8Y The problem turned out to be the Mass air flow sensor. I was able to dissasemble and when looking at the sensor pickup fin,you could see somthing that looked like dust around it. A Q-tip was too big to get down in it to clean. since it was my sons car, I decid... Trouble codes: P0300.	6
	1993 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L shifts/downshifts VIN: JT2VK12E1P TPS was unplugged. I must be only person on planet who did not know that throttle cable only controls line pressure, tps controls shift points, and will not set a code if not working. 10 very good responses saved me lots of time and energy. BTW this was a case...	11
	1999 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2.0L Roof VIN: 3VWDB61E5X the reason this isnt repaired is not from lack of info recieved from some incredable folks here at iatn vechicle was sent to body shop for some paint repair and never came back yet i would like to thank Alex in New York for reminding me that parking brake need...	4
	2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 9BWGD21JX1 Thank you everybody for your insightful replies. Unfortunately, this vehicle has yet to return to our shop for testing. As infrequently as the codes were set, I was going to test the Evap solenoid first. Our shop does not have a smoke machine, so tiny intake l... Trouble codes: 17545 (system too rich), 17705 (tubocharger/ throttle valve connection pressure loss).	14

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