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1999 Audi A4 2.8L output flange VIN: WAUED28DXX
Hello Group, We have an 1999 Audi A4 in the shop that has been recently repaired due to being driven over a curb.The car was repaired at a very competent body shop that I send alot of work to. The car impacted hard enough to blow both tires and wheels on the...
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1999 Audi A4 1.8L abs VIN: WAUBB28D9X
hello i have a problem trying to recode a used abs punp i have the code it is 00021 i beleive for auto trans. but i am using ross-tech vag-com and it is asking for a login # this is what i cant find does any one know what this number is. thanks for any help ma...
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1999 Audi A4 1.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUCB28D3X
i got this car come in with engine misfiring & engine lights on! only one fault code p0302 show up at menory. i check the engine compression. it show normal (all 185 psi). check ignition coil for spark. found the #2 cylinder no spark. switching ignition coil &... Trouble codes: P0302
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1995 BMW 325i 2.5L srs VIN: WBABJ6326S
Car driven in to us to reset SRS light, unable to access control unit. Two scanners unable to access any of the control units, both scanners are good. I've checked power and ground at the data link connector, everything checks ok. All wiring for ignition switc...
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1998 BMW 740i 4.4L Limp home always VIN: WBAGF8324W
Transmission is a 5HP24. Scan tool (Autologic) shows no activity on any solenoid 1,2 or 3, all off. Shows it to be in 4th gear. Scanned and cleared all codes, same result. Pressure actuator 4 and solonoid 3. Removed connectors to the AGS Trans. Control Unit, p...
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1993 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1G4CU5318P
Greetings to all,thanks in advance for your time.I;ve got this supercharged Buick,high miles,well maintained that is running super lean.Dies 4 ior 5 times cold,hesitates warm,runs poor overall.Oxygen sensor spewnds a lot of time at .010 volts or less,but will ...
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1990 Cadillac Seville 4.5L Blower motor VIN: 1G6K5537LU
First let me say this I do not work on Cadillac's that much other than maintance. This on has to problems that might be related to each other. One is the blower motor will no shut off when the car is turned off. The other is a high idle around 15 to 1600. I ha...
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1991 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6CD53B3M
This Cadillac 4.9 has 166,000 miles, Intermittently the engine will(hot/cold)stumble/hesitate, exhaust is black, Checking with the TECH I when this happens the readings are as follows; Coolant Temp shows -38F, MAT Sensor shows -38F, MAP shows 103, Throttle Ang...
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1988 Chevrolet C3500 Cheyenne 7.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCHC39N5J
I know this should be easy but it is puzzling me. This truck has a code 45, o2 sensor pegs at 800mv, if reved to about 2,000rpm 02 sensor will come down a little and occasionally even start reacting normally except is sluggish. All o2 sensor testing looks OK. ... Trouble codes: 45 (rich exhaust)
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1993 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L reverse binds VIN: 1GCDC14K0P
Hello everyone and thanks for the help on this one. I rebuilt this tranny on my own truck because 3rd and 4th went out. I installed a master kit, trans go shift correction kit, new spacer plate. The transmission worked perfect for 2 days and then i was pullin...
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1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1FP22P7R
Hello techs, We got this camaro in on the hook. It wasn't drivable because the head gaskets blew and we had coolant where coolant shouldn't be. Had the engine rebuilt by a very capable machine shop, and the engine sounds great. I thought I was basically done w... Trouble codes: 36 (Loss of high resolution distributor/crank signal), 41 (voltag high on the ignition module circuit 423), 46 (VAT Code), 51 (PCM Program Fault)
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1995 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2G1WL52MOS
hello guys this car came in to me with no repair history runs rough ,I pulled codes has 77& 76 egr solenoids 2&3 . I went ahead and did function test found no flow,raise hood has a brand new egr valve on it,egr port needs to be cleaned .now on to next problems... Trouble codes: 77 (egr 3), 76 (egr 2)
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1996 Chevrolet C60 Kodiak C6H042 6.6L starts and dies VIN: 1GBG6H1J1T
Hope there's a few medium/heavy truck guys out there.Customer says he's been able to get truck running with ether and it would run ok all day.[this can't have been going on very long]Found hole rubbed in fuel hose from primary filter to engine.Repaired and ble...
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1998 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L ABS module
I need help with a abs light that is on. I've been working on this car for some time and can not get the abs code P1244 out of the system. This is what we have done. Replaced the motor pack, replaced the ebcm, checked the wires from the ebcm to the motor pack ...
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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L steering box or intermiant shaft VIN: 1GCEK14T1X
This vehicle has no record of being in an accident. The problem started very interminant, but has become more common in recent weeks. The problem is that when the steering wheel is turned to the left, there is a growning noise heard. The noise is heard only wh...
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2000 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Low Tire Pressure System VIN: 2G1WH55K3Y
I have the low tire pressure light coming on. The code was cleared but came back on after a short drive. The tire pressures are good. Checking the computer under the ABS system I found a code [C1245 RF ABS CHAN/LO PRSS/MSTR SNSR], but could not find any inform...
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2000 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L cruise control VIN: 1G1ND52J6Y
Hey everybody. this car intermittantly loses cruise control. you can always hit resume and it will work again for a second and cut back out again. this will hapen four or five times in a row and then it will work correctly for a long time. there are no codes s...
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2000 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1L 2nd gear accelration at 40-50% load from 15-25 mph VIN: 1G1NE52J5Y
original complaint was for surging on highway between 55 and 70 mph on light accel. This surging was originally very duplicateable on the highway before the trans replacement and also trans was slipping and chattering on takeoff. Now trans has been replaced bu...
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2000 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1L Surge VIN: 1G1NE52J0Y
This vehicle has an intermittant problem that the customer is complaining about and I have not been able to duplicate. the engine RPM at cruise will jump 100 rpm and it will do this for 100 K. up and down without setting any codes then it will stop and run nor...
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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4L Battery, radio, IPC VIN: 2G1WW12E11
Hello, Thanks for any help. Like I said the BCM fuse and the RADIO fuse together got rid of the draw. I then tried unplugging components. Found that if you unplug the radio and the IPC then the draw went away. I am not ready to say that both the IPC and the ra...
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1993 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1B4GH4435P
Vehicle has a bad hesitation/stumble when cold. With temp. up to normal it runs just fine. Had egr codes etc. replaced egr assy. purge solenoid, and did a tune up because it had never had one...173,000 miles. Anyway, when I got done I was sure it was the egr c... Trouble codes: 32 (egr circuit), 32 (egr circuit), 31 (purge solenoid malfunction), 47 (charging syst. low output)
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1993 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.3L transmission VIN: 1B4GH54R1P
Dear fellow members, I have an intermittent hard vibration/shudder from the transmission(so I believe) on this 93 Dodge Caravan at around 40 M.P.H. while lightly holding down the gas pedal to maintain speed. The problem happens hot and cold, but seems to happe...
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L Excessive Emissions, Misfire VIN: 1B7HF16Z2V
Greeting Chrysler Gods...I have one that I'm fairly sure on the problem but I'm not sure what to suggest to my customer. This vehicle came in with the classic misfire, ping, oil consumption, vacuum in crankcase problem. The misfire was tagged by the computer t... Trouble codes: P0304 (4 Cylinder misfire)
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1988 Ford F-150 Custom 5.0L brakes VIN: 1FTEF15N4J
HELLO AND GOOD DAY TO ALL. I RECIEVED THIS TRUCK ABOUT A WEEK AGO. IT CAME IN FOR A NOISE IN FRONT WHILE DRIVING. ON TEST DRIVE VERIFIED NOISE WAS A BAD WHEEL BRNG IN RT FRONT. APON VISUAL INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE VERY THIN 1/32ed AND ME...
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1990 Ford F-150 Custom 5.0L Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2FTEF15N9L
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1993 Ford F-350 XL 5.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2FTJW35H1P
When the vehicle was brought in to us it stalled repeatedly. The main bearings were worn out. The engine runs fine at idle in park, but as soon as you put it in gear and attempt to accellerate it will die. It does this in reverse and in drive. The customer sai...
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1994 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6L No Start VIN: 1FALP62W5R
car was driving 45mph and lost power . when car got here would hardly idle. soon as you touch the gas it died. now it won't run at all,seems to flood out soon as you start to crank engine.mass good,spark good,fuel pressure good,injector pulsing,tried replacing...
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1994 Ford Mustang 3.8L 20 amp eec fuse under hood fuse box VIN: 1FALP4047R
Hi techs I have a 94 mustang that is a friend of mines. It sat in his garage for about 4 months before he decided to get it fixed. He then droped it to me and said when ever I get to it do it. I did just that it sat in my garage for about two months. I now fin...
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1995 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Wipers/ Washer VIN: 1FMDU32X9S
The wipers are inoperative in all modes. The washer will work if the turn signal handle is moved slightly, which led me to install a Motorcraft multi-function switch. No change. I pulled codes of B1450 & B1438. Code B1352, having to do with the ignition switch...
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1995 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 5.0L dtc 617 VIN: 1FTEX14N1S
Hello fellow IATN members. I got this 95 Ford F150 4X4 pickup that will store a code 617 1-2 shift error. I have scanned this truck many times in the past year & it always has this code stored & also after driving a while, usually 30 minutes, the overdrive lig...
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1996 Ford F-150 Special 5.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2FTD15N2PC
coustomer complains of high idle. vacuum leak test comes back negative. replaced tps, cleaned iac motor. retested tps, results good.
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1997 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L master cyl VIN: 1FTHF26FXV
Hi All Customer brought this one in for lower ball joints front axel u-joints and bad brake pedal. He replace the vacume pump and booster before he brought it to us. When I disasembled the front end the RF wheel bearing was GONE. I replaced rf spindle, roto...
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1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Compressor Engagement VIN: 1FTDF17WXV
Well the truck is back with the same symtoms? It has one serpentine belt so I don't think it's a side loading problem burning up the bearings? When the clutch is trying to engage it is slideing on the face of the clutch face making a nasty sliding/ grinding no...
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1998 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FMPU184LW
Customer come in with #4 spark plug blowed out. Cylinder head was removed and all cylinders were repaired. After re-assembling, tearing down and checking timing 3 times, were ready to tear our hair out. You can remove all 4 coil wires and injector wires and it...
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1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0L mil light on VIN: 1FMZU35P9W
po1309 returns after drivecycle to reset monitors , recheck installation of synchronizer & camshaft position sensor , check connection to pcm. test dtc per flow cahrt hd40 & 41 Trouble codes: P1309 (manufaturers defined ignition or misfire code)
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1998 Ford Windstar 3.8L Stall VIN: 2FMDA2145W
stall Trouble codes: P1512 (Intake man. runner control 1 stuck closed), P1513 (2 stuck closed)
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1998 Ford Mustang 3.8L A/C Compressor VIN: 1FAFP4047W
This vehicle has no power or ground at the compressor.Voltage is passing through the low pressure switch on the accumulator & the radiator fan will run when the a/c is selected. I saw a lot of problems with Escorts in the archives about the CCRM locate behind ...
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1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMZA5148W
SES light on lean codes both banks. High long term fuel at idle both banks 18 to 20. Ok at cruise. O2s switching good.MAS sensor checkes out ok. Tried another one to be sure. Can not find any vacum leaks internal or external. Truck runs good. I know there is a... Trouble codes: P0174 (Lean), P0171 (Lean)
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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L oil leak VIN: 1FTNX21L2X
Hey guys. I'd like to know if anyone has seen a 5.4 leak oil between head and block. The leak seems to be at the rear lower corner of the right head. We just sold this truck and are fixing it under our warranty! I'd love to hear it's a common problem before ya...
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1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1FTSW31F6X
About 2-3 weeks ago we replaced the fuel filter and cleaned the housing. The filter was nothing but brown slim.The truck can in today with a miss. It misses at all times. Feels like it is dropping one or even two cly. I drained the filter housing and the fuel ...
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2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L batteries VIN: 1FTWW33F52
i am looking for someone who might have expericed this problem before.the truck sits for more than 5 days batteries go dead intermit.will not happen all the time.i had vehicle at shop found a bad battery replaced both batteries with interstate mtp 65,left set ...
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2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FDAF56PG3
customer stated: turn vehicle off and would not restart. vehicle tow into shop for no start. no communication to scanners and to global and generic 0bd11 with ecm out of vehicle check engine light still comes on. need help with finding cause of the no start pr...
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L Headlamps
We have a 2003 Crown Vic. Police vehicle that loses its headlights intermittently. The headlamp switch has been replaced by a previous shop. When the lights go out, you can cycle the headlamp switch and they will come back on. We have been unable to duplicate ...
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2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.0L clutch VIN: 1FTSF30PO4
truck came in with clutch slipping badly(barely would move, smelled burnt clutch material),replaced clutch pressure plate & disc with ford parts, test drove & found clutch slips when turbo applies, we did not replace the dual mass flywheel and am wondering if ...
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2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L Engine VIN: 2FAHP71W14
When any of the 2004 Crown Vics are started cold and driven they will hesitate, stumble and backfire. After a couple miles the condition goes away. The Ford dealer troubleshot for two days and called in an engineer. The engineer had the dealer remove the heads...
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1985 GMC G3500 Vandura 5.7L drivetrain VIN: 2GTGG35M9F
About a year ago the customer decided to put this van into reverse at 75 mph, when this happened it snapped the crankshaft, and blew the trans apart. He had a new engine and trans (th400) rebuilt for the van, and also had the drive shaft rebuilt, (midshaft bea...
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1999 Honda Civic HX 1.6L Cooling Systems VIN: 1HGEJ7121X
Hello Everyone, This Honda was brought in for smoking. Found that it is burning coolant. Tested for HCs with gas analyzer, no HCs were found in cooling system. Cars runs excellent, no misses. Cooling system still full from when customer brought it in. Does not...
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2000 Infiniti G20 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKCP11A3Y
Car Has failed CT emision. We are the third garage to work on it for this problem. It has a lean code 171. Other shops have replaced both o2s. Cars runs fine. I checked all Vac lines and gaskets with carb clean. (We do not have a smoker) I cleaned air flo. O2s... Trouble codes: 171 (Lean Baank 1)
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1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L oil pressure VIN: 4S2CM58V0V
Hello Isuzu techs, This vehicle exhibits low oil pressure when warm. it taps very intermittently (almost like a lifter sticks then frees up)and this doesn't change with rpm increase. Also when you get into it @4000 rpm a tap/slight knock is audible. I have se...
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1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L MIL Lamp on, intermit reduced per VIN: SAJHX104XX
Hi guys...first time user. Have a little knowledge of Jags and only Alldata for info. There are a couple of things that are odd about this veh. Even though it has one lean and one rich code the LTFT on both banks is at -22% and at a constant cruise the STFT wi... Trouble codes: P0172 (bank 1 too lean), P0175 (bank 2 too rich), P0455 (evap large leak)
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2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJDA01N41
Hello gang I need your help in fixing this Jaguar, I keep getting code for cylinder #5 misfire. Replaced spark plugs and swapped coils #5 to #1 but the misfire stays in #5. I think that there is a chance I may have the wrong cylinder location. Can somebody ple... Trouble codes: P0305
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1990 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4.0L Accumulator VIN: 1J4FJ78L1L
This jeep just came back from dealer for ABS warranty repair ,but the dealer told him that the problem is a bad ABS relay and a bad accumulator whis is not under warranty.So the customer brought back here for repair. My question is ,how hard to install the acc...
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1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L front end VIN: 1J4GZ78Y4R
Custumer stated after approx. 1/2 hour of driving, then pulling into a parking spot, vehicle would shutter/bang. I drove vehicle, heard the noises. I had tech pull in/out of parking spaces, right and left turns. Heard the noises but could not isolate problem. ...
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2001 Kia Sportage 2.0L No Start
Would not start upon arrival. Tested EGI and Fuel relays with known good. no change, tested fuel pressure )30 psi while cranking. Ckp signal should be fine due to fuel pressure. Tried a timing light pickup on Coil connector got flash but unable to really verif...
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1993 Lexus LS400 4.0L TRAC light on VIN: JT8UF11E8P
Hey guys, I need help. TRAC light is coming on after the TRAC pump runs for ten to twelve times. I guess that's why the TRAC light comes on. I think it may have an internal brake hydraulic leak somewhere but I don't know where to go. I tested the pressure at a...
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1994 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L hvac contoller VIN: 1LNLM82W3R
customer complaint intermmitent a/c ---may work 15 minutes then blows warm air -defaults to defroster unable to control modes
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1995 Mercedes-Benz S320 SWB 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBGA323ES
hi all you mbz techs, i'm having alot of trouble on the info avaible for this codes. we have alldata and mitchell. they both point to either the t/b servo or the module for the t/b servo. the flow charts really stink. need help on the diagnoses. thanks guys. Trouble codes: 022 (ea or cc in limp-home mode), 014 (tpm controller fault), 009 (tpm controller fault), 182 (fuel cut-off)
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2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L lateral accel sensor VIN: 4JGAB54E9Y
I need help in locating the lateral acceleration sensor for the esp system on this ML. alldata shows a pic of it being next to a rotational speed sensor of some sort about midway in the vehicle. As soon as I begin to drive vehicle the esp light comes on and co...
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2001 Mercedes-Benz S600 5.8L auto trunk VIN: WDBNG78J91
Hey Guys, I have this 01 s600AMG with auto opening and closing trunk lid. When you open it, the lid goes up half way and stops. You can hear the pump (next to battery) click off. You can easily push it up the rest of the way open. When you touch the button fo...
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1999 Mercury Cougar 2.0L timing belt VIN: 1ZWFT6039X
Hello All, I got this car for a no-start condition, I found a broken timing, I disassembled the front of the engine and checked all of the affected pulleys and found no problems, so I installed the timing belt. This engine is a DOHC with varible cam timing on ...
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1995 BMW 525i 2.5L Stall, OIL CONSUMPTION VIN: WBAHD6322S
we cleaned out the throttle body and the oil seperator under the intake manifold. we ran run right cleaner thru the intake, rechecked compression, all cyls 180 psi now. the oil seperator seemed the major problem, all gummed up.replaced some of the breather hos...
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2001 BMW 325i 2.5L reminder light VIN: WBAAV33401
Thanx again Gang, Just shows that two (seven) heads are better than one. Special Thanx to Dana [...] for actually printing out the instruction for me. Bernie
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1991 Buick Regal 3.8L master cyl VIN: 2G4WB11L2N
Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my request. It seems there are aftermarket units available in the states at pep boys. It turns out my customer has relatives living in the U.S. and is going to have them purchase an aftermarket unit in the U.S...
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1992 Buick Skylark Custom 3.3L No Start, no check engine lite VIN: 1G4NJ54N8N
hello fellow members, vehicle is fix thank to you, some where right, some?..., well anyway ecm was bad. my partner didn't have much patient, so i had to take time to swing by too his shop & help him out, order a ecm, plug it in & their was a 'check engine li...
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1998 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Rear Knuckle Bushings VIN: 1G6KD54Y2W
Sorry to report this vehicle is not fixed, and probably won't be by me. My local Cad. dealer had the knuckles on backorder for a while. Now he offered the customer a better price on the part if he does the job in his shop. Of course his labor is much higher. B...
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1965 Chevrolet C10 350CID alignment specs VIN: 4C154A1194
First I would like to thank everyone that took the time to help. There was quite a wide variety of specs posted, but the one listed below is what we will use tomorrow when we attempt to make the rod go straight again. This would be a good number to put in our ...
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1991 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GCDC14K9M
First of all, I would like to thank everyone for their input. The consensus of most all was the EGR valve and you were correct. Thanks again. Trouble codes: 43 (esc).
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1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 3.1L Cuts out VIN: 1G1JF34T3N
thanks to all who offered advice on this problem.unfortunatly we could not find the problem with the vehicle and rather than sink anymore money into the junky car the customer will just live with the problem or junk it.thanks to all
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1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on
Sorry fellow TECHS I didn't get back to you sooner on this vehicle but the owner needed it for work and was driving it till I could figure out what to do with it. I appreciate all your help I received on this problem. Some of you suggested to use Generic OBDII...
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1999 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L abs system VIN: 1G1YY22G4X
thanks for all your suggestions.This was a very intermittent problem that i could never duplicate with equipment hooked to the vehicle,but with what I have already done and the information i recieved I'm replacing the abs module and hoping for the best.
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2000 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Electronic VIN: 1G1ND52J6Y
The condition on this car is normal. it is a software glitch giving me the incorrect readings. the car has not had a problem since i replaced the selector switch. thank you all for your replies.
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2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1GAHG39R12
this vehicle is gone but may come back for future service.my request was fuel pressure specs which 1 reply sent me.3 replys stated throttle body cleaning-1 for egr carboned up and 1 for intake gasket leaking.i will clean throttle body and motorvac which should...
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1986 Chrysler New Yorker 2.2L blower motor VIN: 1C3BT56E6G
I would like to thank everyone who shared input with me. Especially those who were willing to scan me manual pages to help fill some of the holes. Even with all the great suggestions I never did get to the bottom of this one. It was becoming my own personal mi...
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1999 Daewoo Nubira SX 2.0L clutch VIN: KLAJA52Z4X
Thanks for the replies! Jose hit it right on! The weld broke that holds the release lever to the shaft. Welded it fast again and it now works.
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1999 Daewoo Nubira SX 2.0L odometer VIN: KLAJA52Z4X
I was advised to replace the speedometer head. In the end speedometer head was removed and wire plug was removed and installed and head was tapped on. It was reinstalled and it started working again. Sorry I don't have anymore to offer. Thanks for the replies.
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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3B7HC13Y4W
OK Guys, sorry I,m just now getting back. but we fixed the pickup. Thanks for all your help. Stick to the basics, first. I was probably a little quick to ask for help,and I certinaly appreciate your time. Lifted up injector rail to inspect for dirt & clogs, ec... Trouble codes: P0300 (p0301-), P0301 (p0305-), P0305 (p0307-), P0307 (p0308-), P0308.
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1998 Dodge B1500 3.9L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B6HB11X1W
thanks alot for help,custormer coming back in may.going to try fuel fixes
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2002 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L head lights VIN: 1B4GP25R21
Thanks to everybody for your responses, it was the front control module. Jeff was correct they are grounds to the module. Micheal and Cam where correct with the module. Thanks everybody for your help. Again ATN was a big help.
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1991 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTDF15Y0M
Thank you all for the responses. I replaced the computer and all is well. I had double and triple checked eec and fuel pump relays as all had mentioned . even bypassed the eec relay temporarily no change...swapped ecms and runs fine.. thank you once again...ni... Trouble codes: 512 (Keep alive memory failure).
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1991 Ford F-150 Custom 5.0L compressor VIN: 1FTEF14N7M
Was supposed to get this back on Tuesday, but they had to use it. Got it back today ( Wednesday ) instead. Drained the system - pulled a vacuum - new oil and freon. Seams to have fixed it. Sometimes a guy does get luckey. My youngest bro just bought this and t...
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1992 Ford Aerostar Eddie Bauer 4.0L lock up VIN: 1FMDA41XXN
Well, here's what happens when you take on someone else's problem. The previous shop said they tuned this, and replaced the sparkplugs. But if you're familiar with these. the #6 plug is real tough to get to, and the tech skipped that one. We finally got the pl...
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1995 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Transmission VIN: 1FMDU34X6S
Several people suggested the front hubs as a likely culprit. This is certainly something that we have seen on similar vehicles, but that isn't the problem on this one. Noises can be difficult especially attempting to describe in a forum like this. I had a few ...
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1995 Ford Ranger Splash 3.0L 1-2 shift VIN: 1FTCR14U5S
Since this truck is not a priority, it is still waiting on free time to fix it. Suggested fixes involved checking valve body, intermediate servo piston, and trying chemical additives. I have scheduled to check the servo piston next month. Thanks for all the he...
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1996 Ford Ranger Splash 2.3L Hesitation VIN: 1FTCR10A8T
I was unable to repair this vehicle; I quadruple checked the cam timing, I swapped the MAF sensor with a vehicle that is a know good unit as well as the entire ignition system and the ECM. I bypassed the fuel system with our injection flushin machine as to rul...
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1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation VIN: 2FMDA5146T
Thanks men for the quick respond on my windstar problem .Each sugestion was ckecked out some more than once.While all were good and could have caused the problem Tony from ILL came close,it was the injectors ,the pcm was ok.The injectors on bank one were worki... Trouble codes: 1131 ([...] of switching), 1151 ([...] of switching).
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1999 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L Low compression VIN: 1FTZR15XXX
Most agreed that the oil pan does not have to come off, and they are correct. The oil pan gasket is a very nice, aluminum and rubber part and I have no fear of an oil leak. Please note again that this is a conventional single chain, pushrod motor, nothing like...
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2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L starting when cold VIN: 1FTWW32F0Y
Well guys we fixed this one thanks to your input, I would like to thank the following guys Chris [...] and 'mechnx' for their valuable information, The ECT was indeed bad but we also had injectors that were not working properly, ...
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2001 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FMPUL6L21
I replaced all injectors, and it improved. still had a very slight idle roughness but better than what it was. Trouble codes: 302 (misfire cylinder 2).
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1996 GMC C1500 Sierra SL 5.0L All Shift VIN: 1GCGC24M3T
Once again iATN provides an incredible response and provides the FIX. The vast majority of replies were that the power to the trans fuse was intermittent because of worn out contacts in the ignition switch. I ran a jumper to the trans fuse from the B+ and all ...
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1996 GMC K1500 Suburban 5.7L 2-3 shift VIN: 1GKFK167R6
Received some good replies regarding shift solenoid. Since this is my own vehicle, I have not had the time to check it out. Will post fix at a later date.
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2001 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra 3500 8.1L tcm/pcm VIN: 1GDJC34G51
Sorry it took so long to get back...I double checked for codes in the tcm and no codes were found...however light is still on..customer took vehicle back as it is running and shifting properly and he does not care that the light is on at this time. Thank you t...
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1992 Honda Accord EX 2.2L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCB7671N
Group, Here's a fix I'd never expected. Maybe that's why it took so long! Z dr.. in Orlando tested the PCM and discussed it with me at length today. When I confirmed over and over that system voltage was indeed goin into pin 16 C434 (o2 signal input at the PCM... Trouble codes: 43 (fuel supply problems).
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2000 Hummer H1 6.5L Excessive Emissions VIN: 137ZA8434Y
Hello group, This truck turned out to be quite an ordeal. Here is what we found. We were able to retrieve codes P0236 & P0238 which surround the operation of the turbo & wastegate. Upon checking these items no trouble was found. It is important to note that ...
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1994 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Clutch Assembly VIN: 4S2CG58V6R
Hi guys. Sorry I haven't updated the request promptly. On this truck we bled the system to find no air. We then checked the clutch master pushrod for proper adjustment and found that the adjustment was almost fully extended keeping pressure within the system. ...
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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L radiator VIN: 1J4GW58N0Y
Well you guys nailed it (everybody!!!)...there was 1 volt present in the coolant. interesting note. we added a ground to the new radiator, the block, and the chassis straight to the battery on all. after a major flush was done the voltage came right back. so w...
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1991 Lincoln Town Car Cartier 4.6L Charging VIN: 1LNLM83W7M
thanks for all the responses, alot of guys said to do a voltage drop test, a few said to try another battery. I hate to say it but this one seemed to fix itself. at least for now.
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1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L compressor clutch VIN: 1LNLM82W7V
Hi group, thanks for the replys. Wish I could tell you that this one is fixed but customer needed car. I believe the problem may be in the evaparator core as I spoke with an ac guy, and after understanding the situation he felt there may be oil trapped in the ...
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1998 Mazda MPV LX 3.0L MIL Lamp on
hi everyone i think u all should laugh about this one. end up my tech change post 02 sensor instead of pre cat! go figure. two reply are helpful. it helps a lot. Bobby from Georgia Layne from Texas. Denso don't have the pre-cat o2 but has post cat?!!! i end up... Trouble codes: P0130 (O2 sensor B1-S1 Circuit Malfuction.).
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L trans shift VIN: WDBHA28E6V
this one left without repair work being done, but here's the info I have as far as I went on diagnostics. after clearing trouble codes relating to speed and turbine sensors inside the trans. which initially sent the trans into 'limp mode'. I drove the vehicle ...
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1999 Mercedes-Benz E430 4.3L starter VIN: WDBJF70H5X
Okay, I was a little skeptical about putting grease on the ring gear and making the customer happy in this instance, but it worked. Almost all of your replies on this one indicated that according to MB tech. service bulletin, I needed to lube the starter and r...
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