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	1998 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L Safety VIN: WAUBA24BXW Hi there, We have a puzzling one here. The car came in with several warning lights on in the dashboard. The check engine light, anti-lock light , red brake light, and air bag lights are all on. We can interrogate the engine ECU with no problem, and we can rea...	View
	1999 Audi A4 1.8L Hesitation, Stall VIN: WAUCB78DOX vehicle will not run or idle unless mass air is disconnected. lots of black smoke form exhaust, no power idles for about a minute than loads up and stalls	View
	2000 Audi A6 2.7L Goes to limphome mode VIN: WAUZZZ4BZ1 This European A6 2.4 has intermittent no upshift problem, after driving for a while(starts and shifts Ok, after applying brakes with ABS activation goes into failsafe mode). After shutting engine off and restart all OK, until next ABS application. The only cod...	View
	2000 BMW 528i 2.8L comp, blower VIN: WBADM634XY The car sat for approx 3 yrs. now owner is trying to get running. the climate control seems to function but the compressor won't enguage and the blower will not blow at any setting for cold or heat. alot of codes are stored to varios hvac components. sun roof ...	View
	1991 Buick Skylark 3.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4NV54N3M Ok..This car came in with customer saying sometimes it backfired a lot while at idle...Code 42 is current. Electronic Spark Timing... Now I have had some work with the 3.8 in this area so I am thinking its a similar setup... It must have a bad connection..in t... Trouble codes: 42 (EST Circuit Error)	View
	1991 Buick LeSabre 3.8L Hesitation VIN: 1A4234RM7R Hello all, thank you in advance for any help. this car hesitates, kind of like a miss, on bottom end of rpms when you take off slowly or about 1/2 throttle . Either driving or in park. if you don't let it return all the way to idle it won't do it. and doesn't ... Trouble codes: 41 (no cam signal)	View
	1992 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4HP53L4N customer came in with mil on so we pulled code 13 o2 sensor. so we cleared it to see if it came back on. one week later the mil was back on so we replaced the sensor with an aftermarket unit whitch for a none obd11 vehicle works fine. well it is back with code... Trouble codes: 13 (o2 sensor)	View
	1995 Buick Regal 3.8L Misfire VIN: 2G4WN23L4P In need of assistance, I got this one in good customer of course. it acts like a lean misfire or a tcc slip at speeds of 40 and above with light throttle. only seems to do it once it warms up. obd1 so I have no misfire data other than weak cylinder info and th...	View
	1994 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Stall, Misfire VIN: 1G6KD52B5R Vehicle seems to be experiencing an intermittent ignition break-up. This problem occurs erratically and therefore is hard to diagnosis. However, customer would like to have this problem corrected as it prevents him from safely using vehicle.	View
	1987 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GCDM15Z1H started out idle problem was intermittent with eng. hot. over the past couple of months. then it started happening more regularly. codes 33 and 34 have been getting set. checked voltages, wiring, replaced map sensor and exchanged ecm. it does seem to help idle... Trouble codes: 33 (map sensor high voltage), 34 (map sensor low voltage)	View
	1988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Sport 4.3L Stall VIN: 1GNCT18Z0J Hey guys and galls got a good one. I havent done much yet cause of the hour but thaught I would post it cause it is so odd and maybe someone has run across it before. The blazer runs good if you are on the brake but crapy when not on the brake. My first thaugh...	View
	1994 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban 7.4L coolant VIN: 1GNGK26N4R hi, i could sure use some help got this unit running hot around 238-240 looked at the fix data-base found only hit to exact problemm but no fix. any help would be great. this 1 post was from paul howdeshell and he recieved an e-mail from an eng. from chev. tel...	View
	1997 Chevrolet C3500 Cheyenne 6.5L abs motor VIN: 1GCHC33F6V VEHICLE CAME IN WITH ABS ACTIVATION UNDER NON SKIP OPERATION SEEMS TO BE MORE WHEN STOPPING FROM HIGHER SPEEDS. ALSO ORIGINALLY IT HAD A LOW PEDAL SLIPPED AWAY I FIXED THAT PROBLEM WITH A MC. ANY WAY THAT WAS ADDITIONAL TO THE ACTIVATION PROBLEM I WATCHED ALL ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Express 2500 5.7L Hesitation VIN: 1GCGG2557Y problem is intermittent.customer says van has been running poorly for a few months.has only happened for me after a hot soak.customer not positive if van always runs good cold. problem feels like a lean misfire and van has loss of power on hard accel.funny thi...	View
	2002 Chevrolet S10 2.2L Hesitation VIN: 1GCCS14571 This truck is used every day for parts delivery. So I guess you could say it operates under hard driving conditions. The problem has me stumped. When pulling out into traffic after coming to a stop it will fall on its face, Lose power, however it dose not di...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on this is for database. no need to reply. code p0300 and lean code (don't have it here) bank 1. engine would start to misfire when warmed up. luckily it was real low on gas and went for test drive and felt like it was running out. put in 5 gallons and ran a lot ... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1996 Chrysler Concorde LX 3.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2C3HD56F3T The car is not idleing correctly. Upon start up it races to 2500 RPM or so, then settles around 2000 RPM. When the transmission is engaged, it settles to around 950, and is a little rough. If you then turn on the AC, it drops to around 725 and gets much more r...	View
	1996 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L Suspension VIN: 3C3EL55H3T 1998 Chry siebring clunking in frt end on slow turns over bumps we have two of these cars the same with the same problem we have replaced the frt wheel brgns tie rod ends lower control arms with ball joints in them only avalable at the dealer stabalizer link k...	View
	2000 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L Inst cluster lighting VIN: 3C3EL55HXY Thanks for the help in advance. This Sebring Convertible has no dashboard illumination when headlights are turned on. The dimmer works all other lighting, such as electronic odometer and center console. The gauges consist of RPM, Speedo, Fuel, and Temp. All an...	View
	1991 Dodge Caravan 2.5L No Start, Stall VIN: 2B4GK25K8M ok guys this one has beat us up badly, this car belongs to my daughter, the vehicle will run fine for a day,week,or just a few miles. then it either just dies or if you shut it off it will not restart.sometimes for a few hours sometimes for a couple of days. o...	View
	1996 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L rear brakes VIN: 3B7KF23C3T this truck is killing us, as you can see we have almost replaced the entire brake system ,short of the master cylinder, and the rear wheels lock up all the time, I seareched the archives and tried all the things found with no luck. Does anyone have any ideas t...	View
	1996 Dodge B2500 5.9L check eng light VIN: 2B6HB21ZXT The check engine light and the speedometer do not operate. Wwhen i scan with the mt2500 it says speed and light are working. I removed the instrument cluster and used a test light to see if there was power coming to dash for the light but had none.	View
	1996 Dodge Ram 3500 8.0L no power VIN: 387MF33W8T Truck has no power whatsoever. Fuel pressure is 50psi. Volume is 1 pint in 20 seconds. Dropped exhaust with no change. Scoped ignition system and all cylinders are giving equal power under load. Anyone have any ideas.	View
	2000 Dodge Ram Van B2500 5.2L Cuts out the symptoms of the 2500 series ram van are very intermitten i got it to act up once once it does act up under a light load it looses all power but never dies you can mash the accelerrater to the floor and it starts to backfire through the intake and then all ...	View
	2002 Dodge Intrepid SE 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 2C3HH46RX2 Vehicle came in for tuneup {90,000 km}with check engine light on,was missing very bad,so we tuned it up and checked for codes {po300,po306}.The miss was still there after the tune up.Vehicle will sometimes straighten out and run smooth.Checked codes -#6cyl mis... Trouble codes: P0300, P0306	View
	1992 Ford F-250 Custom 5.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTEF25H6N Hi ford people. This truck came in as no start.We removed the Remote start system. It now starts but runs bad & bearley runs. With KOEO coil contunisly sparks untl I disconect Dist. ECM will not self test or display data on snap on scaner. STI wire is suposed ...	View
	1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0L Turn Signals VIN: 1FMD41X9VZ No damage found while inspecting and trouble shooting on this van. Lamps and multi switch were good. Found only one turn signal (electronic), relay. Used a known good one and still no turn signal function. The Hazard lamp circuit functions just fine. Lamps lig...	View
	1999 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRX17W1X HI GROUP: Have a 1999 Ford Pickup with a 4.6 liter engine. Came in with a code PO301, cyl #1 missfire. A few of the spark plug cables were arching when sprayed with water, so we replaced all cables and plugs. This is not a coil over plug system. We also ran fu... Trouble codes: P0301	View
	1999 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L lights,wipers,blower,starting,etc. VIN: 2FMZA5149X this van was towed in with a no start condition,headlights,tail lights,front blower we're all on.wipers were also hot and could turned on without the ignition being turned on.turn signals and flasher do not work.when the ignition is turned on there are no dash...	View
	1999 Ford F53 motorhom 6.8L Cruise Control VIN: 3FCNF53S6X Hello, Cruise inop on this class A motorhome. It has no SRS. Going through tests from Mitchell find cable good, battery voltage at terminal 7 of actuator which is ok. Ground at terminal 10 is good, no voltage at terminal 4 indicating brake pedal position switc...	View
	1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L #3 cylinder VIN: 1FTNW20L2X Gentleman, We have in our shop for the first time a truck that has blown the plug out of #3 cylinder and took the threads with it and we need some professional advice on which direction to go and how to proceed. The local Ford house says to replace the head. I...	View
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTSW31F8X Howdy, got this 99 power joke that will set the above trouble codes. I have replaced all plugs, pcm with a unit that came preprogrammed, the controller, the shunt, and still sets codes. I have check all the related wiring and can find no problems, I have been ... Trouble codes: P1395 (glow plug monitor fault bank 1), P1396 (glow plug monitor fault bank 2)	View
	2002 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4L unknown VIN: 1FTRX18LX2 Hi guys, I need help. This truck is making a rhythmic howling noise from the front end. The noise is most noticeable at 25-35 MPH, but happens at all speeds. At 30 Mph the noise goes away on a right turn and gets worse on a left turn , but is always there at h...	View
	1995 GMC C1500 Suburban 5.7L no 2-3 shift VIN: 1GKEC16K2S well, first thanks in advance for any help on this.. i have a 1995 gmc with a 4L60E transmission came in trans sounded like it was coming apart.. would not shift out of second gear. took apart planatary gone.. rebuilt with new front and rear planatary's clutch...	View
	1996 GMC Yukon SLE 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKEC13RXT This truck runs good, idles slightly rough, has no missfire counts. This started after cylinder head replacement it set code P1153 we inspected b2 s1 sensor & replaced it (coolant contamnated). In 20 miles it reset same code. We preformed test chart, there wer... Trouble codes: P1153 (insufficient switching bank 2 sensor 1), P0155 (ho2 heater ciccut bank 2 sensor 1)	View
	1999 GMC K1500 Suburban SLE 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GKFK16R4X Hi there. I have this no start condition. It has spark fuel pressure is 38 psi and it will start with starting fluid.It just wont stay running. Check for injector pulse and can see them working but it still wont start. I have noticed that fuel preasurre bleeds... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire), P0304 (cyl 4 misfire)	View
	1983 Honda Accord 1.8L cylider head VIN: JHMSZ7429D i removed plugs on this engine to check for low compression. i decided to inject air in cylinder #1 and i was getting air comeing from #2. i figured this a sign of blown head gasket. i removed head and found no problem. no warpage on head or block. installed n...	View
	1991 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Lamp Out Indicator VIN: 1HGCB7658M Thanks for your time. This is strange one. The Lamp Out Light comes on intermittently. The Lamp Out Light may not come on for two days or it may stay on for two days. Usually it comes on at start up. I know it is supposed to come on for a bulb check. After bul...	View
	1992 Honda Civic DX 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: IHGEG8655N o2 code Trouble codes: 01 (O2 sensor)	View
	1997 Honda Accord LX 2.7L compressor VIN: 1HGCE6644V Maybe some honda techs can shed some light on this car. Compreesor won't engage until you give some gas, but at idle it shuts off. I have tested pressures on and off they're good. Checked fan control module it is sending power to comp. relay. I looked at press...	View
	2002 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L door locks VIN: 2HYKRL1809 hi group got a weird one here, internittently while driving door locks will lock and you cannot unlock anything you try even by hand you have to climb out of window, checked for any codes none verified all power and grounds ok, thinking maybe the unlock relay ...	View
	2002 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L door locks VIN: 2HYKRL1809 hi group got a weird one here, internittently while driving door locks will lock and you cannot unlock anything you try even by hand you have to climb out of window, checked for any codes none verified all power and grounds ok, thinking maybe the unlock relay ...	View
	2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L steering wheel VIN: 4S2DM58W71 no matter what we do, can not get the shake out og steering wheel. feels like balance but is not. we tried two sets of tires. re balanced all and still shakes. we are at the end of rope. help	View
	1993 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign 4.0L wiper VIN: SAJHW1744P we have an 93 jaguar xj6 here where the wiper no longer comes on. we can give the relay behind the left headlight a temporary ground and then it will come on while we ground it, we can give it a ground at the central processor unit {dpp 1056}under the glove bo...	View
	1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJHX6043X Hello Jag Techs, This Jag came in with mil on showing the above codes.Very high fuel pressure at idle,75 lbs. Replaced pressure regulator which reduced idle pressure to 55 lbs.Fuel pressure should be about 29 at idle. I checked fuel return pipes and hoses f... Trouble codes: P0172, P0175	View
	2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L noise VIN: SAJDAO1D4Y this is a typical noise in the front end bump bump on pot holes etc. left to right real jurky back and forth you can hear it to. sway bar links bushings all tie rod ends ball joints struts appear to be good. my thought is to replace front struts and retest. pr...	View
	1995 Mazda Millenia 2.5L Hesitation, during snap throttle VIN: JM1TA2217S this veh has a bad "hesitation" with a sudden throttle opening. Cust says it ran good, he came to a light and when he tried to go on green, it just bogged down. W/ light throttle pressure eng will rev freely to over 7000 rpm. Cust had codes p0300,0100,1522,011...	View
	2001 Mazda 626 ES 2.0L 2-3 shift VIN: 1YVGF22C41 vehicle revs up some & then slips into 3rd at any speed or throttle speed.	View
	1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L No Start VIN: WDBEA30D4G Won't start after sitting awhile. Needs starting fluid to get running, fuel pressures OK. No apparent air leaks. Changed injector seals, disconnected coolant sensors. Tryed cold start solenoid, did not make a difference.	View
	1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 2.2L a/c system VIN: WDBHA22E9S Found problem with a/c push button panel (fried). Like to know if any you guys know where to find a used one or rebuild for a decent price, car is for used car lot, just trying to help a soul, your help is appreciated.	View
	1984 Mercury Grand Marquis 5.0L Stall VIN: 1MEBP95F3E this vehicle runs fine in shop, acceleration, cruising speeds. Problem occurs on idle in parking lot random shut down. also on deceleration especially when coming up to a stop. Everytime vehicle will restart and continue on its way. did find a tsb for egr cool...	View
	1997 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4M2V116VDJ Hello Group, Thank you all in advance for any help on this one. This van came into our shop for the first time with a P0420 code in history and current memory and the MIL was on. After scoping the Pre and Post o2 sensors during a steady hot cruise, it reveal... Trouble codes: P0420 (Catalyst efficiency failure bank one)	View
	1995 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L cooling fans VIN: 1N4BU31DXS we replaced the engine and now the fans do not work or the fuel pump unless both jumped. I put a new coolant temp switch in the car but no go. If i ground the relay they come on but don't shut off. The fuel pump relay also does not work, i to have to jump the ...	View
	1995 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1N4BU31D4S Hello everyone and thanks in adavance I have a car in the shop that is driving me crazy. This car came in last week for and problem that it would die on the road and not restart for 10 mins to 1 hour of sitting. The owner tried to fix the problem by installing... Trouble codes: 34 (P0325 knock sensor), 25 (P0505 idle air control), 105 (P1400 EGR and canistor control vavle)	View
	1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 3.1L 1-2 shift VIN: 1G3WH52M9S This transmission will not upshift into 2nd gear, if accelerating up to about 30 and let off it will drop into 3rd. It will however downshift into 2nd, and holds fine, and upshifts then into 3rd good. I have switched solenoids, scanner also shows they are swit...	View
	1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.8L dash/taillights VIN: 1G3W552K5W dash/taillamps work intermittenly.when inop.turn signals also inop but cornering work @ all times.have read several posts for similar problems on auroa models & alt. issues on intrigue models with 3.5 liters but not the 3.8's.mitchell very vague & does'nt give...	View
	1995 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L Stall, Misfire VIN: 1G2WJ52M1S This vehicle came in about a month ago with a bad intermittent misfire. Checking with the vantage determined the crank sensor to be erratic (no Codes). Replaced the crank sensor along with the Iac motor and performed system relearn. The vehicle just came back ... Trouble codes: 13 (Historical code O2 senser open)	View
	1995 Subaru Legacy 2.2L MIL Lamp on, no overdrive VIN: 4S3BK65538 This vehicle will operated correctly the first day code is cleared. The following morning shortly after attaining lockup the mill light will come on and no more lock-up. (two trip monitor). It's spent most of the time at a local trans shop. The convertor and t... Trouble codes: P0740	View
	1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5L Engine VIN: JT3DJ81W6P Thank you in advance for any advice. This Landrover has been meticulously maintained. While on a road trip, the customer started noticing a tapping in the engine, much like lifter noise. Another shop checked the valves, and could not locate the noise. He has d...	View
	1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4TIBG22K9V Hello Everyone, I have this 97 camry with two evap codes, Po441, and po446, both evaps codes, I don't have lots of infos,I looked at the canister and hoses nothing is visibly wrong,I was told that the canister with a switchove valve in the engine compartment n... Trouble codes: P0441, P0446	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1997 Audi A4 1.8L turbo? VIN: WAUCB88D4V Once again I would like to thank all that have responded: Scott [...] and Joshua. 4 of the 5 were right on. The rod for the wastegate is what is making the noise on this Audi. I understand that that is common on these...	5
	1997 Audi A4 1.8L Cruise control VIN: WAUCB88D5V By getting a good wiring diagram and following the schematic, I was able to eliminate everything except for the control module. I substituted a salvage yard part and it still did not work. Than a new one did make it work. I hear that there was a problem with e...	5
	1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L Cooling Systems VIN: 4USCH7326V After adding dye as suggested we found the head gasket leaking in the front of the engine. I believe the other car is probably leaking in the same place. We will be replacing the head gasket soon.	6
	1994 Cadillac Eldorado 4.6L No Start VIN: 21.353 we found it the map sensor was bad we should have stuck with the trouble code first instead of thinking it was being set because the engine was dieing thanx to all the replys	20
	1984 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 5.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G1AP87611 Haven't found the problem yet. Pretty sure it is the cam. We just got the cam but I need to close this post before I can get it in. Sorry I couldn't write more.	19
	1984 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: 1G1AP87611 Haven't found the problem yet. Pretty sure it is the cam. We just got the cam but I need to close this post before I can get it in. Sorry I couldn't write more.	11
	1987 Chevrolet V20 Custom Deluxe 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1GCEV24K7H Most of the replies I received were to replace or rebuild the distributor. My customer has not returned to have repairs completed.	7
	1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe 4.3L won;t hold pressure VIN: 1GNCS13W5P This one is fixed I thought I closed this before but it must not have gone through. Sorry for the delay. The pulsator was bad so I replaced w/ a hose. Thanks for all the imput. I've fixed several of these over the years and never had a bad pulsator but theres ...	28
	1998 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L cluster,radio VIN: 1GCEK19R6W Here is the scoop. The truck arrived as scheduled 10 days ago. I waited this long to close it as I wanted to be as sure as possible that the problem has been resolved. I was informed by my customer that the dealer supposedly 'captured' the ignition switch el...	10
	2000 Chevrolet S10 2.2L extended cranking VIN: 1GCCS1457Y hello everybody thanks for the two replies that i got, but unfortuneately they were not applicable to my question.when i get some usefull information or a fix for this vehicles problem i will amend this close	3
	1997 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L Hyd System VIN: 1C4GP64L3V I only recieved one reply to this problem. The owner picked up van and said he would take it to dealer. We lost the job and a good customer. Sorry i don't have a real fix	1
	1994 Dodge Ram 1500 3.9L No Start VIN: 3B7HC16X6R thanks for all the replies,we figured out it had jumped time but customer doesnt want to spend the money to fix it on this high mileage truck.I still dont understand the no crank signal code but we had fire and injector pulse with fuel pressure,oh well thanks ... Trouble codes: 11 (no crank reference signal), 54 (no cam signal).	13
	1999 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Stall VIN: 1B3EJ46X0X The person traded the car off, so I didn't really get to work on it anymore, thanks anyway everone!	6
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L No Start, Stall VIN: 3B7HC13Z0X The truck is fixed...I replaced the pcm and its working fine...I found if I tapped on pcm it would make the engine glitch and if i wiggled the wiring harness at the plug on the pcm I could cut the engine off pcm came already programed all i had to do was enter...	8
	2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B8GP44331 Cust elected to take vehicle with the understanding that problem needs to occur on a nore consistant basis, ,,,Even to the point I need to go to there driveway with scanner and Vantage to determine this failure... Thanks to the 3 replys on this vehicle, I did ... Trouble codes: P0351 (coil primary 1), P0352, P0353 (coil [...]).	3
	1994 Ford Taurus GL 3.8L lack of power VIN: 1FALP5745R Well as I said I sent the cab back out and hoped something would fail that I could fix and it did, the cab was sitting in front of my door monday AM , driver said it was shifting funny, I hooked the scanner up and had a vss code, after inspection the vss wires...	20
	1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L 1st gear VIN: 1FMDU34X8T I really didn't learn much from the responses. I am not a trans man so what was sent to me went over my head. I was hoping for the magic bullet, didn't get it, so off to the trans shop it goes. Thanks for the replies!	3
	1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0L cylinder head VIN: 1FAFP6639W Got several replies, many suggested basic stuff, which has been tested over and again. One thing that was suggested was valve clearance. That is along the basics, but the tech working on it relied upon compression testing and leakdown testing to pass valve cle...	9
	2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L transfer case VIN: 1FMZU73E02 Thanks to those who replied, This problem was a tough one, after chaseing what looked like a control problem it turned out to be an internal transfer case clutch problem. The clutches were defacing causeing slippage. I have a feeling we will see plenty of thes...	6
	2002 Infiniti I35 3.5L vdc\tcs\abs VIN: JNKDA31A02 Thanks to Kevin and Michael. Information worth noting is that the 'slip, abs and tcs lights are all actuated at the same time althought some faults will only turn on a specific related light. I had two great very rspectable replies that in effect closed this m...	2
	1992 Isuzu Trooper S 3.2L cylinder heads VIN: JACDH58W1N Thanks for the replies, all were given some thought. Cylinder heads are now junk and a used engine is going to be installed.	3
	2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L memory controls VIN: SAJA01NXFM Hi techs, I guess no one else has come accross this problem as yet, I have not been able to get any specs on this vehicle nor the information in the tsb S501-14, The Customer will contact the JAguar Dealer where she purchased the car for further assistance.	1
	2000 Kia Sephia LS 1.8L shift solenoid c VIN: KNAFB1218Y I would like to thank James [...] for the reply on our concern of this vehicle, unfortunately, cust. decided to take the vehicle before we received this reply, i was waitig for vehicle to come back to check trans. wiring connectors and pin tension that goes ...	1
	1993 Lincoln Continental Signature 3.8L Ride Control VIN: 1LNLM9841P All of the replies that I received concerned the replacement of this system with conventional struts and springs. This was helpful and is really the soution to the problem on a vehicle this age, but not the the info I was really looking for. Anyway the cust to...	7
	1996 Mazda Protege DX 1.5L compressor clutch VIN: JM1BB1416T Sorry guys, but this vehicle is not fixed yet. We have told her that we are not going to just put another compressor on it and send it out the door. We are going to find out what is causing it. So far she has declined any further diagnosis. We put it back toge...	12
	1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L ets VIN: WDCAB36E2W It really dificult to fix it without reading codes. Client is using the car with the ETL light on. Next time the car come to me I´ll pay the dealer to read the code. Thanks to Richard [...] who explaind me very well the ETS system working.	4
	1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1L Misfire The injectors were the problem. I put GM injector cleaner in the gas tank and the customer said the care has been running fine. Sorry it took so long to get back to this. Thanks again for all the help. Trouble codes: P0300.	16
	2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3WS52H41 The consensus of replies was to replace the sensor, because they often fail and you may never catch it in the act. A couple of replies also suggested checking for fuel in the fuel pressure regulator line because that is also a known problem. We replaced the se... Trouble codes: P0385 (CKP Sensor B Ckt problem), P1372 (CKP circuit).	7
	1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L No Start VIN: 1G2NE12T1X Thanks for the help. Replaced lock cylinder and ignition switch. Disassembled old swith and points were burnt. Time will tell. Trouble codes: P1631 (password incorrect), P1632 (fuel disabled).	5
	1997 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L a/t m.i.l. VIN: YS3DF78N3V Hello all - This one is fixed. When the car arrived for the showdown on Monday, I noticed that the fuel pump ran whenever the key was on. This made me think of relays acting up, which I have seen before when fuse 24 is blown or not there. Sure enough, fuse 24 ...	3
	1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L Safety VIN: 4S3BG6855W Had five great replies, thanks everyone. I place 2 ohm resistor into harness and as John from Montana stated code #22 was passenger air bag, upon placing resistance into circuit, lamp goes out. upon reconnecting the original harness, lamp is out, I can only gu...	5
	2000 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.8L battery drain VIN: JS2GB41XV5 well yesterday was my lucky day,monday evening found headlamps on while doing a drive by, stopped unhooked battery,came back in morning everything fine, but drove car in shop started to pull wiring diagrams for headlamps or drl wiring,while getting info headla...	3
	1991 Toyota Supra Turbo 3.0L front calipers VIN: JT2MA71N0M sorry for the wait i needed to wait for the customer to bring their car back thank you for all your input. after trying some of your ideas such as disconecting the harness to the Abs actuator, the problem of the front right brake dragging despite having change...	8
	1993 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0L Hesitation VIN: 4T1VK13E2P Hello all What we finally determined was that the ECM was bad on this car. We were never able to get any communication with scan tool for any datastream. Customer opted for used ECM and when replaced we were able to watch data. Hesitation and stumble cold went...	4
	1998 Toyota Tacoma DLX 3.4L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out VIN: 4TAVN52NXW Hello all What we were finally able to do was determine we needed a vent for some of the vacuum applied to the EGR valve. We added a very tiny vacuum tee inline to vent some of the vacuum and kept the hole small enough as to still work the valve. We belive as ... Trouble codes: P0302 (Misfire 2 cyl), P0305 (Misfire 5 cyl).	5
	1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSA81HSW Boy, was this a classic IATN European repair. David [...] responded. The carbon canister is in the right fender well and has a valve in it that is operated at 12v by a circuit that is unmonitored by the computer. T... Trouble codes: 16826 (Small Evap Leak).	5
	1990 Volvo 760 2.3L no start VIN: YV1GA8747L i appreciate the help on this one but it still isnt fixed i havent had a lot of time to dedicate to this car but i managed to be able to throw some parts at it there is a volvo guy in the next town i will see if he can help thank you ray	14
	1991 Volvo 740 2.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1FA8845M Hi group, Thank you to all who replied with your suggestions. I tried each and every one. It turned out to be the noise suppression relay. I opened it and found broken solder joints. I went ahead re-soldered the joints and it's been running fine. Once again th...	18

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