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1997 Acura CL 2.2L Speedo VIN: 19UYA1152U
Speedo and odometer were working intermittently. now speedo rarely works. With a scanner hooked up and viewing live data it will display the speed until electrical cooling fans come or when you turn on a/c compressor, then scanner displays 0 as soon as you tur...
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1989 Audi 200 2.2L No Start VIN: WAUGC5449K
car will start in the mornings or after engine has had a chance to cool down.engine can run for hours and not miss a beat,but shut it off and wait 5 min.and all it will do is crank over(strong bat.and starter).checked for spark,none.checked for fuel,none.wait ...
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1998 Audi A4 2.8L Compressor Clutch VIN: WAUGD28D5W
The ambient temperture sensor intermmittently drops into negative numbers and the A/C clutch drops out. How do I test this system and/or has anyone encountered this problem before. Works great when it's working. I have no codes with the Baum Tester.
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1999 Audi A4 2.8L A/C compressor? VIN: WAUED28D1X
Hello Audi techs, I'm cornfused...This veh. came in with a complaint of A/C blows cool but not cold. Hooked up and found ambient pressure low at 60 psi. Running pressures also low, I can't remember exactly. Sucked it down and recharged with 26 ozs.([...]). ...
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2000 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUZL64B7Y
Dear Audi Guru's, this A6 drives us nuts. We are working kind of 6 month on the car. Every other week the car throughs the check engine light with above fault code: p0441. Meanwhile we have replaced: evap valve (N80) on front of engine, leak dedection pump, an... Trouble codes: P0441
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1992 BMW 325i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBACB4311N
Hi Group: I have a code "54" (Control system unit power supply B+) I can not clear it with either the GT1 or Baum CS 2000 KOEO or KOER. The car has been sitting & we put a new battery in it...The customer swears he did NOT cross the cables...The charging syst... Trouble codes: 54 (Control system unit power supply B)
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1993 BMW 318i 1.8L System VIN: WBACA5310P
Hello folks, it's hot here and this customer's a/c system is killing both of us. I replaced the compressor (factory equipped with R134a) and receiver dryer with OE parts because the original compressor had locked up. I evacuated and charged the system with the...
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1996 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1G6KD52Y0T
All 02 sensors, changed by someone else, due to a MIL, and code set. Since that time customer complaint of poor fuel mileage. Says mileage has gone from mid 20's to 16-18 mpg. Customer is going by the onboard display. Road test seems fine. Car goes like ganbus... Trouble codes: RF256
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1989 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L cruise control VIN: 1GCDC14K6K
Cruise would not work when first tested. Check all fuses,grounds,brake lights,linkage.performed flow chart test per MOD. replaced module per test. Cruised worked for two days. retested with same info.Cruised again worked for Three Days.Replaced box second time...
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1991 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L pcm communication VIN: 1G1YY2389M
this car is giving me static, could use a little help as im not big into vettes and dont really understand the whole ccm thing but see that it acts just like a bcm. the problem is that the sys light comes on just as soon as you start the car, it goes into limp...
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1991 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Stall VIN: 1GCDK145K5
this 1991 chevrolet p/u 4wd has about confused me. i have no codes present. when the engine is at normal operating temperature and the transmission is moved from park to reverse the engine will stall. also, if you start the engine in neutral and move the trans...
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1993 Chevrolet Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 2G1FP22PXP
Hello techs , I am working on a camaro that has been converted from an LT1 to a LT4 (kids dad owns local parts store). I was verifing firing order and can not find this motor listed .the order for this car is [...] and his paper work says the updated cam wa...
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1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1FP22POR
the car always runs good in shop when customer picks it up it dies going down road at cruising speed put into neutral and fires right back up Trouble codes: 16 (low resolution pulse failure), 42 (est grounded), 41 (est open), 36 (high resolution pulse failure/ 51-ecm prom error), 48 (mass air flow system failure/ 18-crank signal open or no signal), 32 (egr system problem/ 46- vats fuel enable problem)
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1998 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L pedal fades VIN: 1GCEK19R8W
The customer is complaining that the brake pedal sinks to the floor when at a stop sign. Another tech had replaced the master cylinder about a month ago to try and solve this problem. I drove the truck and the pedal felt spongy to me so I bleed the brakes. But...
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1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Hoses VIN: 1GNEL19W2X
I have this AWD astro with dual A/C and the main hose assembly from compressor is leaking.My question,has anyone replaced one of these?Can it be done with out removing engine?How much time did it take?This hose goes from compressor to condenser/compressor to a...
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2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Stall VIN: 1GNCS13W1Y
this car stalls mostly when very hot weather & sitting at stops. customer states that car does not stall in cool weather. when stall occurs car restarts immediately. has anyone seen a common problem with these vehicles. i have not been able to duplicate proble...
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GCEC19T61
Hey all, This truck was towed in after it stalled on the road with customer. Customer states that check engine light was on for 2 days before this happened however there are no codes today. When I got in the truck at first I had no communication with the comp...
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2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNEK13T42
Hello GM techs . This 6/01 Chevy Avalanche,{ made in Mexico model} has a strong misfire that develops after at least 9 miles of driving . Sometimes the problem carries over and persists when cold started . The misfires are on all cylinders and are as follows f... Trouble codes: P0300, P0351, P, 0446 (evap system - cleared code 385 miles ago did not return . YET)
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2001 Chevrolet S10 2.2L Compressor Clutch VIN: 1GCCS195X1
I'm having a little trouble with this one. The truck's compressor clutch will not disengage. The A/C system is putting out cold air but the truck will run hot with the A/C system on in traffic. I used my scan tool to test operation or relay. Compressor cluctch...
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2001 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L Head lamps, fog lamps, & radio VIN: 2C8GP5LX1R
Customer complained of headlamps intermittently flashing, starting with the fog lamps. The radio would also sometimes cut out while the lamps were acting up. After inspecting the vehicle three times for the problem previously without occurance, it now has sho...
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1999 Daewoo Leganza CDX 2.2L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on, NO SPEEDO/ODOM VIN: KLAVA6929X
tried replacing speed sensor but didnt help (shot in dark) as that we can not get accurate wiring scematics or diagnostic flow charts. did testing for code, however the flowdharts and wiring colors dont match car and correct charts have not been able to be fou... Trouble codes: P00
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1997 Dodge B2500 5.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B7HB21Y0V
Hello all, I have this van that seems like it has no power and has a misfire when you try to give 3/4 to full throttle. The misfire will only occur at higher rpms, feels like it is hitting a rev limiter. When you try to give is alot of throttle it will bog dow... Trouble codes: 300 (multiple cyl misfire), 302 (2 misfire), 303 (3 misfire), 304 (4 misfire), 305 (5 misfire), 306 (6 misfire)
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1995 Ford Ranger Splash 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTCR14X6S
Ford EGR Gurus, Hope I can get your input on this problem vehicle. Vehicle has failed the CA smog test due to MIL on and high NOX emissions. Verified EGR code P1401 - Hence, EGR has been disabled by ECU. Performed the troubletree Chart procedures and replaced... Trouble codes: P1401
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1995 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FALP52UZS
95 taurus, 3.0, standard engine. has no drivability issues, intermittant ses light,332 code. have checked pfe, when grounding with test light to ground, pfe signal drops to 1 volt, from 3.6 at idle, valve has 2" vacuum at this time. has 5 " vacuum at valve ... Trouble codes: 558 (vacum regulator circuit error), 332 (egr low flow)
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1996 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FALP45X6T
posting for another tech in shop. fuel trim long term for bank 1 is at -18% clened injectors went to -8% drove car about 30 miles went back to -15%. fuel pressure map sensor baro sensor mass airflow all look good plugs were replaced about 50,000 miles ago. A u... Trouble codes: P0172
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1996 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L Clunk VIN: 1FMCU22X4T
Hello everyone and thanks for the help on this one in advance. We have this Explorer in and the customer states that after taking off after vehicle has been sitting and you put the brakes on, you get one clunk/pop from the front of the vehicle. We have found t...
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1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6L interior lights VIN: 1FAFP33G21
i have this t- bird that came in with the interior lights inop. I found the 10 amp fuse blown in the primary fuse block. i put another in and drove and it did not blow. then when pulling into stall it blew. installed 10 amp breaker and it would blow when i let...
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1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L #13 - Brake light fuse VIN: 1FMEU17L8V
This customer has the fuse blowing to the brake lites (very intermitantly). I have checked this circuit, reviewed wiring diagrams, searched the archives, and I can not find any rhyme or reason as to why this fuse blows. I am pretty good at finding shorts for t...
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1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4.6L Speedometer off VIN: 1FAFP47V3W
This vehicle is a Mustang Cobra that the customer had 4.10 gears installed elsewhere. The speedometer is now off. I have researched extensively to find how to recalibrate the PCM to the correct ratio. The local Ford dealer could not do it. I have asked around ...
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2000 Ford Focus Sony Limited Edition 2.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP3437Y
This little Focus has an intermittent stall issue. Customer stated that while decelling off of interstate and when turning a corner all of the lights on the dash come on and car dies. Pull over, and it starts right back up. Has been very intermittent. Happened... Trouble codes: P0304
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2001 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1FTRX18WX1
This vehicle exhibits drivability symptoms surge and hesitation at about 2000 rpms. Cylinder head temp sensor pid is 392 hot or cold tested with vantage readings sugested it should be reading about 140 cold I did double check these are not celceius readings ha...
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2002 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L No Start VIN: 2FAFP71W42
Vehicle was towed in to us with a no start condition. We found a blown fuse (f2.8) 25a mini fuse . Circuit to power coils & ignition transister. Would blow fuse immediately upon replacement. We unplugged all coils and would still blow fuse. We unplugged pcm & ...
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2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTSW31P93
Attn!!! diesel techs. I have a F350 super duty with 6.0l diesel that was sent here from a flood shop (ya I know, O' goody). Flood shop work -- Gas tank was removed and drained, fuel lines flushed, filters replaced, oil changed, etc ... Problem is that it will ...
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2000 Infiniti I30 3.0L No Start VIN: JNKCA31AXY
Car originally came in with the MIL light on. It had a cam sensor code. We had one of the coils (car has coil on plug ignition) disconnected, and the test light blade shorted across the terminals of the connector. A small arc jumped, and scanner communication ...
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1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L hydraulics VIN: 4S2CM58WXW
feels like clutch engages disengages, going up hills, give it gas and no response rpms go up and vehicle speed goes up slowly, then like a turbo kicks in grabs and goes, has misfire random most of time and a few times cylinder #3 (see repair history), I'm thin...
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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall VIN: 1J4GZ58SXV
fuel cuts out at cruising speeds ,throttle does not respond until nearly stopped .
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1998 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1J4FY29P2W
Well here it is... We replaced the engine on this 2.5 with a reman last week. There were piston skirts in the oil pan. We knew we had a problem. After install the vehicle ran fine for a few days. Customer came in for a no start. He was able to start it and lim... Trouble codes: P0320, P1391
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1995 Lincoln Continental Diamond Anniversary 4.6L Steering VIN: 1LNLM97V1S
The customer complains of power steering whine. We can hear it, but it is very, very faint and sounds as if a line is grounded out on the body, but there isn't one grounded out. We can feel the hum in the steering rack and it is there at all times. System has ...
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1988 Mazda 626 DX 2.2L Stall, MIL Lamp on, CUTS OFF AT 1400RPM VIN: JM1GD2221J
Hope everyone is doing fine. This 626 was brought in and the customer said that the engine was stalling whenever you were coming to a stop and applied the brakes. We found that the engine would start fine cold but after it heated up and it was no longer at "fa... Trouble codes: 17 (solenoid valve-idle speed control unit isc)
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1994 Mercedes-Benz C220 2.2L fuel injection VIN: WDBHA22E3R
I purchased this vehicle a couple of years ago from a anal customer that kept this car in perfect condition. Last week it started running rough in traffic and died a few times by time the weekend rolled around it was running rich and missing, this week checked...
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1998 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5L alternator VIN: 1MEFM66L9W
This vehicle was referred to us after having the alternator replaced seven times since new. the dealer replaced the alternator with no other fix four times and refused to warranty after vehicle reached warranty expiry, another shop then replaced the alternator...
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1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.0L shift VIN: JA3XD64B6M
I'll make it brief, the trans will not shift, but if you turn on the automatic temp system (with a/c) the trans shifts normally. Turn it off, even while driving down the road, and it goes into limp in. I hope someone has delt with this, we don't see a large nu...
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1994 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L First gear VIN: 4A3AJ56G8R
Vehicle came to the shop a few days back.The transmission when you put it in drive an start rolling it pops out of gear and goes to neutral,you stop it's in gear again,you start rolling and it pops out of gear.Put it in Low shift to second and third every thin...
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1993 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L valve train VIN: JN1EJ01F5P
There is a large amount of upper engine noise that sounds like it is coming from timing chain area. I would describe the noise as a rattle. Doesn't sound like valve lifters. Sounds like it could be coming from both heads. This engine has variable valve timing ...
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1992 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.3L engine VIN: 1G3NL1430N
hello fellow techs i have this 92 olds achieva with the quad 4 engine and sohc set up and it burns oil bad! when i drove it home it left a huge white trail of smoke behind me that would intensify as the engine ran poorly and the oil pressure guage would peg ou...
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1992 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G2HY521XN
Help.Will not run.This car came in the shop with a miss at highway speed.While I was starting to run some testing on inputs to ecm ie. crank sig. and cam sig.I lost my cam sig. and found the magnet was broken on the cam gear.The eng. would run but no inj. timi... Trouble codes: 13 (o2 sensor circuit open short or bad), 18 (crank signal open or no signal), 58 (vats system problem)
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1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L No Start, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, rotten egg smell VIN: 1124466T2P
after it warmed up rpm go up about 2500 rpms wheni stated it and only came downto 1200 1300 rpms at these higher rpms it woud stall immediatily if i tuched the gas pedal this still happens sometimes if the rpms are normal it seems to be ok but if the rpms woun...
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1997 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L headlight motor
hello there.i have a 97'firebird that has a weird problem.the driver side headlight motor after the headlight goes down, the motor runs for 10 seconds then shuts off.the right side is normal as in the light goes down motor stops.i was wondering is there a rela...
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1980 Porsche 928 4.5L low beams VIN: 9289101101
hello im having no luck with wireing diagrams or find the low beam circuits i have no power on my low beam fuses but when i turn on my high beams i get power on all 4 headlight fuses. thank you very much
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2000 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3BH6864Y
Ran all tests according to the Subaru manual, which says, basically that theres a bad connection. I've wiggled everything I can think of and was looking for help. Even tried a new TPS, same problem. Thanks in advance, Cheers Patrick Trouble codes: P0122
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2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.8L oil warning light VIN: 3VWSE29M4Y
Oil pressure warning indicator comes on while driving. Never comes on at idle, only when driving. We replaced the oil pressure switch near oil filter housing. We measured oil pressure, 30 at idle and 60 at 2000 rpm. Are we over looking something? Warning indic...
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1964 Volvo 544 1.8L valves VIN: XXXX403374
Hello All- Apologies for posting for such a simple thing, but I need valve clearance specs for this car. I have no shop manuals that go back this far and my Shopkey subscription has lapsed (owner's decision!). I would guess .008 and .010 but if anyone has the ...
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1999 Volvo V70 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LW55A4X
I believe that I may have a wiring problem? Any suggestions, fixes or help would be most appreciated. Trouble codes: P0420
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1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8L cylinder block VIN: 65DGGD6549
thanks to the many the responded to this one, i installed 14 brass(as recommended by many) king-serts which are much like wurth time-serts except that after installation four small pins are driven between the old and new threads to hold secure. the head is tor...
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1998 BMW 528i 2.8L ews VIN: 27WBW34891
thanks for all the replies, i got the same info from bmw tach & from one of a members, thanks eric [...], regarding bad fuel door actuator will gause to blow fuse, i dont now the fuse # the car is not in the shop at this time, when i get the car back, i wi...
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1998 BMW 328is 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBABG1326W
There should be about 5.0 volts in the O2 connectors coming from the ECU. Bank 2 had only .7 volts. Computer was corroded. Thank you. Is there any other way to code the unit than dealer? Trouble codes: 203 (o2 bank 2 count limit), 228 (mixture deviation bank 2), 241 (misfire cyl 4), 242 (misfire cyl 5), 243 (misfire cyl 6).
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1995 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Misfire VIN: 1G4CW52K9S
Well, this one is finally fixed. Thanks to Stuart, Jeff, Jeffrey, Ron & Tim for responding to my request for help. Three recommended checking grounds, one the crank sensor and one the PCM. 1) Circuit grounds for this car can be found on both fenders abov... Trouble codes: 321 (Spark reference signal missing), 1361 (IC circuit grounded).
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1998 Buick Regal 25th Anniversary Edition 3.8L No Start VIN: 2G4WF5215W
The fix for this vehicle was the fuel pump resistor,evidently this is a common problem,I had at least 4 emails from people who told me to look there. General motors makes a updated resistor kit,( part# [...]) and has you relocate it.I would like to thank ev...
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1994 Chevrolet G20 Sportvan 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GBEG25K7R
Hello all and kudos to all who posted replies to my post. Special thanks to Mike ,Loni, ,Duane and a Gold Star to Phil. I did a voltage drop test on Grn/Wht wire(12v feed from PCM to F/P relay. I had 13+ v at the PCM but only 7+ at the relay.I started pulling ... Trouble codes: 54 (Cicuit fault Fuel Pump relay).
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1995 Chevrolet C3500 Cheyenne 7.4L chassis VIN: 1GCHC39N6S
Wayne and Joe nailed it, front wheel bearings, been doing this 20 years and never seen or heard a bearing act like this. Whats crazy is the bearings are badly pitted and should have been making noise at all times. Thanks for the help Guys, sometimes we can't s...
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1997 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L lo beams and high beams VIN: 1GNEK13R3V
First off thank you to everyone that helped me out. After i removed the bottom cover of the steering column and look at the back of the the turn signal/dimmer switch i found two burnt wires ( as directed ), they had been that way for a while, you could tell th...
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1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L electric windows/door locks VIN: 2G1FP22G0X
Sorry for the late Fix Information,My Mother suddenly became ill on 6/26/04 and passed away.The Power Window motor's both went bad at same time,Replaced with rebuilt motor's,As for the Door Lock's,Somebody had wired in a neon light into the wiring harness insi...
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1990 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1B7FL66X6L
thanks for all the info. we replaced a faulty egr solenoid. externally leaking vacuum
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1993 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L No Start VIN: 1B4GH44RXP
I started over this morning,checking for no crank signal to pcm,flow chart pointed to bad crank sensor again,removed new sensor and low and behold spacer was still on sensor.Install sensor tight to flywheel and van stared right up.Thanks again everyone.Basic c... Trouble codes: 11 (no crank since battery disconnect).
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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B4GP44R7T
Well I've shipped this one off to the dealer. After getting 3 replies,( none of which worked) I must conclude that the problem was in the dealer installed PCM. The idle control worked OK when the load was changed. The code was setting in about 5 seconds after ... Trouble codes: P0505 (Shorted IAC circuits).
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1994 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L Brake VIN: 1FTCR14X7R
Customer has not returned to continue the diagnosis. He called and said that since brake pedal is good and foundation brakes are functioning properly He isn't too conncerned about it for now. He is a regular customer and we do expect him to drop in later. I re...
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1996 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Factory Alarm VIN: 1FALP53S2T
Many thanks over and over again. Relating to the original message, when this car acts up, I wake up... No more! All thoughts were great (thanks a million to all), and true that my scanner won't tell me anything past alarm event related. Richard (who thought he...
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1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 5.8L abs VIN: 1FTEF14H1T
hi techs,yes this was a simple fix.i overlooked the front pads.from the top they looked good,newer raybestos blue,but they were seized tight.1 inner pad wore uneven also.i changed the pads,lubed the slides,machined rotors & all is good.thanx
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1999 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTRX17L4X
UNCLE. I'm afraid I'm going to have to give up one this one. The problem is just too intermittent to cooperate with me. Thanks to Ray in Indiana for the help. I continue to get the U1262 code in the HEC when this vehicle acts up but as far as I can tell I don'... Trouble codes: U1262 (Lost Module Communication), U1027 (Engine RPM Missing/Invalid).
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1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP4046X
hi techs, i thought i close this already,but here it is again.this car had a problem with the remote car starter.was under warranty,so it went back to installer..thanx Trouble codes: P0460.
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2001 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L backfire VIN: 1FMYU03191
Nick, Ford senior master tech said the cause is firing 180 out. The latest pcm calibration and a new cam sensor should be replaced. The cause is on Escapes if the PCM doesn't see the cam sensor after a couple of turns of the engine it will try to start. If it ...
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1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L ride control VIN: 1J4FJ68S2P
thanks to all who took the time to respond to our jeep with severe front end shimmy. we replaced the track bar and that did make an improvement, afterwards shimmy was only at 55 mph and above. we then installed a heavy duty rancho steering stabilizer. problem ...
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1987 Mazda RX-7 1.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: JMIFC3312H
Thanks to all who responded! As always your help was invaluable. With your help here's what we found. The throttle sensor was the 'root cause' along with other techs (different shops) adjusting to 'correct' it. I replaced the throttle sensor, reset the aux val...
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L Excessive Emissions
Thanks to Michael [...] for pointing out this car uses a computer which has the ability to accept an o2 sensor, just wire it in according to diagram and install a 1000 ohm trim resistor. The name of the company I couldn't remember is Neutronics in CA provided ...
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1995 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBHA28E7S
Thank you to all who e-mailed in respones, we tested the valve and element on the trans and they were ok, we decided to replace the cable assy with the updated unit from MB, the cable was out of adjustment, now the shirts are right on. Trouble codes: 182 (Saftey fuel shut-off swith signal for LH/HFM n 3/4).
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1999 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L Coolant Gauge VIN: 1MEFM6532X
Nick [...] let me know that there are indeed two senders in the T/Stat housing, but due to some ongoing medical problems I have been having I did not get to see the car to its' completion. The customer has it, and is not concerned with the gauge not woking a...
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1997 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 1.5L Hesitation VIN: JA3AY26A0V
This vehicle was a dealer vehicle purchased at auction. I could not get any history on it at all. what i ended up finding was two problems. 'First one' the tank was full of rust, and some of it reached the injector rail and injector screens. Second the transmi...
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1988 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0L Under Rear Seats VIN: 45PE12FH56
There were no helpfull responses, There were no helpfull responses, we had a boby shop just patch it up.
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1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3.1L clock illumination VIN: 1G3AG53M8R
precision radio emailed my repair, a blown recall transistor caused by customer boosting vehicle incorrectly. Thanx dave
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1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale 3.8L battery VIN: 1G3HN52K1S
Greetings! Great news. The battery drain problem is solved! The feedback from tech's in the field helped me to check some potential nightmares saving lot's of time and frustration. The problem turned out to be a slight short in the trunk light switch. It was...
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1996 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1G173R4L6W
i wanna thank everybody who help me with problem.especially david [...] who told me to scan and make sure the solenoids are coming on when they should.he was right on.i replaced the valve body and it shifted smooth as silk.thanks again
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1991 Plymouth Laser RS 2.0L Mechanical VIN: 4P3CS44R6M
well our fix for this laser was to install that used engine that ty suggested,should have had you close by when we were deciding 1st repair choice.we did take balance belt off and noise was still same,belt tension and valves followers ok.oil coming up on 2 pis...
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1994 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2WJ52MXR
What a great service, actually jeef that i talked to 2 nights ago on the iatn chat room got me in the right direction, after some parts swaping to no avail, we looked closer at the integer and o2 sensor as i stated this problem occured usally on cold car we wa... Trouble codes: 28 (Transmission Pressure switch circuit), 13 (HO2S Error).
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1999 Pontiac Montana 3.4L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1GMDX03E7X
Well the van is now running fine. I wish I could say exactly why. This van is actually my wifes vehicle and she had claimed that the problem still existed after the fuel pump replacement, though I never got to drive it to find out... my mistake. I have my doub...
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1999 Saab 9-5 SE 2.3L sid VIN: YS3EF48E9X
Thanks to all who replied. The trick to resetting this light is pressing and then releasing the clear button, quickly, then pressing it again for 8 seconds to reset the system. Thanks again to the group for the help on this one.
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2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 2.3L Instaments/ Computers VIN: YS3ED48E21
FIXED! After being driven nuts by this one I decide to swap out the instament cluster with no luck so I walked away and came back with a clear head.I tested the bus voltage yesterday and had good voltage so back to sqaure one. this time testing the buss at the...
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2000 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L No Start VIN: 4T1BF22K1Y
thank you to all who replied . the fix for this car was a new computer .after doing numerous power source and ground checks everything traced back to the computer .the problem was there was no power comming out of the mrel wire at the computer. that wire feeds...
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1995 Volvo 850 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LS5513S
Vehicle is fixed and a valuable lesson learned, I hope. First of all I had been sent the incorrect air mass meter. Apparently there are 2 bosch meters that fit that year, depending on if it is turbo or not and stick shift or not. The original air mass meter on... Trouble codes: 121 (Mass air flow senser signal faulty), 314 (cam position sensor signal faulty).
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