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	1997 Audi A4 2.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WAUEA88D1V car came with check engine light on and intermitten stalling and hesitation when cold. Replace oem wires and performed intake cleaning. Car runs well when warm. Heres the problem upon start up cold the engine idles low about 600 rpm. If you turn the key off an... Trouble codes: P0306	View
	1998 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2L Cooling Systems VIN: WAUBG74D8W Help Audi experts! This car has a coolant leak, it can go weeks with no signs of leakage, then one day it will leave a large puddle on the ground. I have never witnessed this myself, and pressure testing will not make it leak. Customer says it leaks between f...	View
	1995 BMW 525i 2.5L all shifts VIN: WBAHD6328S hey bmw and trans guys, i need some help with this one. i have this bmw that came in for a bunch of repairs. one complain was it shifts hard.. i sublet the trans problem out and they told me it needed a rebuild and shift selinods. customer oked repair and it w...	View
	1992 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L No Start, NO SPARK VIN: 1G4HR53L1N This car has no spark no injector pulse We have changed the module 3 times(old one tested bad) crank sensor,crank pulley(stator on pulley was damaged)We can make the injectors pulse when we do a scratch test.3x and 18x referances are their Crank sensor has 3x(...	View
	1995 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L shift lock VIN: 1G4HR52L3S shift interlock does not release, I have checked it has voltage and when I apply the brake it supplies ground but still will not release in any key position engine running or engine off	View
	1996 Buick Riviera 3.8L temperature control VIN: 1G4GD22I9T This vehicle has dual climate controls. The right side gets down to 40 deg. however, the left side only gets down to 60 deg. Originally suspected malfunctioning blend door. However, removed heater core and visually inspecting blend door operation. Both doors ...	View
	2000 Buick Century Custom 3.1L Air bag light on VIN: 2G4WS52J7Y Hello everyone!! I have this Buick Century from Hell!!Was bought as a Salvage and given to me to fix.I replaced everything From the bumper to Windshield.I pulled the dash and replaced the 2 front airbags, and the airbag computor (under seat).I had a code for n...	View
	1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L radio, display in VIN: IG6KY529XV Customer states the Body control module has been replaced four times at the dealer. Always same symptoms... Radio will turn it self on and off, displays will be illuminated with key off and battery will go stone dead. Customer feels BCM will fix problem. New B...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary Edition 5.7L No Start, no serial data VIN: 1G1YY23P4P could not comunicate with scanner, testing lead to pcm, burnt smell from computer so we replaced it. Still no scan data, re-ran trouble tree and other possibilty was the mem-cal so we replaced it, still no data. Thought maybe the mem-cal had hurt the new pcm s... Trouble codes: 41 (ccm code for ecm serial data circuit)	View
	1993 Chevrolet K3500 Silverado 6.5L Stall VIN: 1GCHK39FXP Starts cold and runs excellent. At normal operating temp, sometimes after a [...] stop (30-40 min), engine will start and dies, will restart after long crank or letting it cool down more. The fuel pump isn't running, (I have a "92" that does the exact same t...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 5.7L fans VIN: 2G1FP22P9P hi guys. got this 93 z28 in the shop because the engine runs way up on the temp guage while driving around town. this thing runs normal temp at higher speeds. found a bad main cooling fan motor, so i replaced it. that fan now works when the engine asks it to. ...	View
	1994 Chevrolet K3500 6.5L no symptoms VIN: 1GKEK19S8R Gm diesel techs: I'm posting this for another shop, I am not a diesel expert. The simple? question is: Does anyone out there know what the TDC offset should read when using a snap-on scanner? He has installed a new injector pump and the truck runs great he jus...	View
	1994 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 6.5L Cuts out VIN: 1GCEK29S5R fuel solenoid driver is faulty. can anyone tell me if a spec exists for testing the fuel solenoid? not the shutoff solenoid. thank you.	View
	1996 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNEK13RXT It's Baaaack! Once again, #3 cycles, but does not flow! The poppet does not appear to be crudding up, and I checked for a poor connection at the CMPI plug by checking resistance between ECU 1 fuse and ECU connector C-1. (only .3 ohms above injector spec, and c... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1997 Chevrolet K2500 7.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1GTGK29J2V Hi technicians, thank you for your help. This vehicle came in a couple weeks ago with a rough idle when cold. Found injectors leaking down. Replaced leaking injectors and vehicle started fine cold the next day. Customer came back after about a week and a half ...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L No Start VIN: 1GNDU06E7W pushed in had new head put on by someone else cranked then started died out right away found code p1671 not sure what this is think needs flash dont know help please! Trouble codes: P1671	View
	1999 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L right headlight door VIN: 1G35H7Q77H I received a call from the BIG Boss his corvette headlight door does not open automatically but he can lift it up.the door will close when the lights go out. seeing as this has electric motor for each door I felt it was either a blown fuse or more likely a bad...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L electric window motor VIN: 1G1ND52J7Y This Malibu came in with a left rear window motor not working. Battery volts on each of the 2 wires at the window motor. The window motor will work only in the up position, window motor will not work in the down position even with battery power at motor. We ha...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L fuel leak VIN: 1GCJC33112 hi everyone. ive got this 6.6 diesel with fuel in the lifter vally. im in the process of dis-asembely but i think im gonna spill fuel in the process making finding my leak hard. i think its up front in the pump area as all of the higher lines seem dry. any inp...	View
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1C3EJS6H4S Here is a mind bender for all you Chrysler Techs. This car has a major tip in hesitation. After checking everything twice, I noticed that ignition is dropping out for a moment then returning. This repeates over ond over. I have monitored both cam and crank sen...	View
	1995 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.5L No Start VIN: 4C3AU52N7S Hello Techs - Have an odd one - Vehicle was towed in, has not run in long time - Never seen vehicle in shop before - Battery was stone dead - Replaced - Would crank but not start - was very flooded - Had Bosch Platinum plugs, Replaced with Champions - Same res...	View
	1998 Chrysler Cirrus LXi 2.5L No Start VIN: 1C3EJ5WN31 was thinking maybe it has something to do with the auto shutdown relay. No response with scan tool. Checked all fuses and rechecked to make sure everything was connected.	View
	1993 Dodge W250 5.9L Steering VIN: 1B7KM26CXP We have a 93 Ram 250 4x4 here with 5.9L Diesel. When driving around town, after turning, the truck seems to lose the power steering, almost as if it sticks in 1 direction and is hard to bring back to center. The steering box was replaced to cure a leaking prob...	View
	1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2.5L No Start VIN: 483AU52N7T This vehicle is making me old real fast. Vehicle was driven to the shop, ran real bad, backfired through the intake manifold, died when put into drive. This was the customers original complaint. We found that the timing belt was off by two teeth, seems simple...	View
	1988 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1FABP6240J THIS CAR CAME IN BY SMOG FAILURE. HAS A EXCESSIVE NOX ON ASM TEST AT 15 MPH HAS 77O PPM (PASS JUST AT THE BORDER MAX IS 778 PPM)AND AT 25 MPH HAS 1395 PPM (MAX 717). THIS IS THE TEST: AT 15 MPH EGR VALVE HAS INTERMITENT VACCUM WHEN HAS VACUUM NOX CAME DOWN BUT...	View
	1989 Ford F-150 Custom 5.0L Cuts out VIN: 1FTEX14N4K hi guys we have a good one here.we recently took on this client with this truck for reasons its a one owner with new motor and trans withen the past year.the problem he has is after the truck is on the highway for ten miles it has bucking effect.we have done t...	View
	1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L convertor VIN: 1FTDX1862V Vehicle shifts fine until approx. 38-40mph then convertor trys to engage lockup mode and causes transmission to "flare" shift into lockup mode	View
	1998 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Temp door motor VIN: 1FMPU18LWL I need help finding the temp door motor on this vehicle. Being the production date is 7/98, I'm not sure if it goes 1998 or 1999. It had manual HVAC and following Alldata and the dealer I've removed the floor duct work and don't find anything but solid duct wo...	View
	1998 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L rack VIN: 1FAFP52U5W car appears to have EVO power steering, according to my suppliers that system was only avail on the sho, car was built 05/98, ordered racks for this model/ this yr sho/ 99 this model/ dealer across street, ford parts dept came and phys looked at rack and check...	View
	1999 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FTZF1727X Am hoping someone can help me diagnose a Ford F-150 4.2 liter engine. Problem is that it has no primary current grounding activity coming out of computer terminal # 26-(IGN COIL #1)This should fire off cylinders 1 and 5. Customer had replaced plugs, wires and ...	View
	2000 Ford Focus Sony Limited Edition 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP3436Y Hello and thank in advance for any help. I have a ford focus that crank no / start condition. I ran a code check came back all pass, check and verified good pulse at all 4 injector , verifier good spark at all 4 spark plug, fuel pressure is 40 psi, compression...	View
	2000 GMC Savana 3500 7.4L Antitheft VIN: 1GTHG35JY1 van came in last month with b2960 intermittant no start..we found an aftermarket alrm wired into the factory switch so we removed aftermarket system due to affecting resistance of factory syatem..was fine for several days..now back with same problem..we've rel... Trouble codes: B2960	View
	1998 Honda Passport EX 3.2L Charging System VIN: 4S6CM58W5W Hey guys, The Battery lite is on and Alt. is not charging, the PCM is not turning on the alt. Checked wiring between alt. and PCM Good, powers and grounds to PCM and Alt. Good. If I Back probe wire with a test light from PCM to alt. at the Alt. it charges good...	View
	2000 Hyundai Accent L 1.5L engine VIN: KMHCF35G8Y Here's the problem,car came in with check engine light on,scanned it ,random missfire and #3and4 missire detected,then i replaced coil pack and cleared all codes,light came back on and same problem.Did a compession check and here's what i got.#1 175#2 150#3 12...	View
	2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L No Start VIN: CMHDN45D7I Huh?...I was actually looking around to see if I was on candid Camera or something. This Hyundai Elantra is in very clean shape and well maintained by our customer. The symptom that we are fighting is ONLY when he goes to fill it with gas. He always fills the ... Trouble codes: P0440 (evap system), P0081 (Undocumented code), U3118 (Undocumented code), C0300 (Undocumented code)	View
	1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Hesitation VIN: 4S2CM58WZX Hi everyone, This is a crazy one that I need some help with!The car has a intermittent check engine light with a p0121 tps code .The light usually comes on during cold start idel.Just start it not touching the gas at all and let it idel the light comes on.Tps ... Trouble codes: P0121	View
	1999 Jaguar XJR 4.0L rear wheel bearing VIN: SAJPX1849X does anyone have proceedure for checking spacer thickness for bearing preload- reinstalled original spacer on bearing replacement- doesnt show any proceedure in alldata other than torque	View
	1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L headlights VIN: 1J4GZ78Y4S hi group,i have this grand cherokee that when you turn on the headlights and switch to the high beams the lights on the dash start blinking and you can hear what sounds like a relay or breaker clicking.all lights work fine on low beam.i tried a new combination...	View
	1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Cuts out VIN: 1J4GZ58S8S Vehicle cuts out(sputters)under accel. while engine is cold and mostly while making turns right after 1-2 shift. Problem goes away once engine warms up. Scoped cam and crank sensors. Crank sensor seams erratic at times. Also checked flexplate for damage - appe...	View
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L cab VIN: 1J4GW58S8X Vehicle came in with ABS light on. Customer says the light goes on and off while driving, sometimes staying on for a few minutes, sometimes longer. Found that the controller failed (no other codes than controller failure). We got a new CAB from the dealer and ...	View
	2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L cluster interior lights VIN: C134G56705 with key on turn on inside lights they begin to go on and off.turn off lights cluster,radio lights flicker.replace muti-function switch.	View
	1999 Lexus RX300 3.0L abs module is actaving at slow speed VIN: JT6HF1002X She had to go out of town but I told her I would ask the "boys" and see if I didn't get any good hits on this. I have limited test equiment to test this thing with when she brings it back. Thanks ahead of time for any help.	View
	1998 Mazda B2500 SE 2.5L Valves VIN: 4F4YR16C0X This vehicle came in to our shop after a dealer could not figure it out. The truck will idle and run fine unless you bring the rpm up to about 3000 and then let it return to idle. Then it will misfire and run rough for about a minute then smooth out. We are pr...	View
	1992 Mercedes-Benz 300CE 3.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: EA51D8NB54 Thank you in advance for your help. This car was brought to us by another shop to set the fuel mixture on. They had replaced the mixture control unit and ISC to correct a running problem. We set the mixture for them, but a test drive revealed what I would desc... Trouble codes: 17 (Term 8 Ignition rpm signal)	View
	1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 2.2L dashpanel VIN: WDBHA22E2S Hi all! I'm replacing the hood release cable and i would like to remove the lower dash panel on the driver's side to access the cable and it seems as if there is a phillips headed screw that connects the lower dash panel to the upper dash;this screw is directl...	View
	1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, ASR & EPC VIN: WDBGA43E2T this vehicle came in with a poor run condition. surge and misfire, no idle, no power. we found that if you start the car and cycle the key fast from on to off the engine will run good and asr and epc lights will go out. we thought it sounded like an ignition s...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L power door lock VIN: WDBJF5533V this vehicle came in with left rear window not working due to broken regulator. replaced regulator without any complication window now works perfectly. customer said now power doors locks are not working she is sure it was working before this repair. tested sy...	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4JGAB54EXX Customer Complaints that when cold has to hold accelerator so engine wont die. After worms up, it idles ok. Recently MIL light on with codes PO 170 Bank 1 and PO 173 Bank 2 fuel trim Trouble codes: P0170, P0173	View
	1995 Mercury Mystique 2.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, Over Heats VIN: 1MELM6536S Hi guys, I was hoping someone could send me the TSB concerning wiring harness insulation for this car. I have checked AllData, if it is there I did not see it. Mainly I need part numbers and any installation tips that you may have. It involves replacing the... Trouble codes: 211 (214 -), 214	View
	2001 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L Battery VIN: 2MEF7SW61X Customers complaint was that the battery was dead. Found a draw on the battery, over 10 amps. Found the dome lights were dim with the doors open. Removed fuse #23 and the draw quit. I have traced the draw to the day/night sensor amplifier. My Shop Key says it ...	View
	1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3AM54J6S I need to make sure I'm on the right track. I dont get any ICM signal at the power transistor, neg or pos, on the control wire for cyl. 3&6. The others have a good signal. It looks like I need to go to the CPU next?? I have checked the timing belt and it lines... Trouble codes: 53 (ign signal 36)	View
	1986 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 3.0L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JN1HZ14S2G Hi guys, This hasn't been our week. This little 300zx was brought in on a roll back with the customer stating there was a sudden loss of power. Sure enough, with it in neutural I raised the rpms up and at 2000 rpms it acts like there is a limiter. Trying to ... Trouble codes: 12 (Air flow meter), 21 (Ign), 23 (Idle switch circuit), 31 (ecm), 41 (fuel temp sensor)	View
	1992 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.0L timing VIN: 1N4GB32A6N Hello Men, I replaced the headgasket and upgraded the work to a ring and valve job. I took the head off w/piston #1 on TDC. I thought the marks on the camshaft looked a little off (intake at 10 o'clock exhaust at 1 o"clock) but thought it would all work out. W...	View
	1995 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA21D2S Checked the o2 sensor, bank 1, it was switching good at cruise. At idle it would switch ok at first, but after idling for a few minutes voltage output would go low (-.04 to +.070). Open the throttle a [...] and it would start to switch good again (.125 to .89... Trouble codes: P0130 (Bank 1 oxygen sensor), P0505, P0325 (knock sensor)	View
	1996 Nissan Sentra 1.6L monitors VIN: 1N4AB41D8T vehicle failed obdii beacause monitors were not set (o2 egr catylist)verified it had proper o2 sensors tried drive cycles (cust has driven sevral hundred miles also)i assumed catylist and egr would not set until o2 sets o2 sensor wave forms mirror each other a...	View
	1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 2.5L Misfire VIN: 1G3NL54U9L Hi guys, Seems that others had looked into this one with no luck. We ran the normal tests for fuel pressure, scan the EMC, vacuum tests, etc. and haven't had any luck either. After the vehicle is driven a while, the spark plugs are white as ghosts. We have ...	View
	2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G2NE12T1Y runs great. idles high 1500rpm	View
	1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L speedometer VIN: 4S3BK4355T i would just like to know if there should be any voltage going to either of the two wires going to the speed sensor. I have what looks like a ground on both sides. alldata calls the sensor a pickup type sensor.there is no signal coming off the sensor but if th...	View
	1991 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L shifting VIN: 3978373553 Hello fellow members I have this friend with 4 runner that wont drive when you select the "D" but will drive when shifted to "L" They asked me to place a help request here since they are not members.I cheked the resources and I will pass the info to him. I wea...	View
	1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL 2.1L ignition I don't know where to look. I get 12V to coil + and 12 V cranking, but nothing to secondary. What have I missed? All fuses are ok, relays have been changed, I even tried another coil, although coil tests good. Also I noted that mitchell diagram shows #1 cylind...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1990 Acura Integra LS 1.8L No Start VIN: JH4DA9356L thanks to all that replied,as Imentioned before when first checking car Ihad no spark.replaced distributor assembly and saw spark,but no start.IT TRIED to start but would.not.ordered another distributor assembly thinking it was defective.,same problem. Car nev...	8
	1994 Acura Integra LS 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JH4DC4359S well Guys all of you were wrong it was a wet plug on the right shock tower where the engine harness plugs in. I have never seen that before on a honda or acura and I have fixed a lot of hydro locked cars in fact a 95 INTEGRA last month and its plugs were not w... Trouble codes: 9 (a problem in the cyl position sensor circuit).	5
	1999 Audi A6 2.8L radio VIN: WAUBA34B4X none of the suggestions worked. still working with the vehicle and the dealer to try to resolve this problem	5
	1995 BMW 325i 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WBACB4321S thanks for all your help,the fix was removing the ecm and cleaning off the circuit board.it was corroded by water.thanks for all the help	6
	2001 BMW 330Ci 3.0L rotors VIN: WBABN53441 after replace both lower control arms due to play in lower ball joints and replacing the power steering rack due to a flat spot. We decided to try a third set of brakes and rotors and thats what fixed it the new set of brake pads had a slice in the center to r...	23
	1996 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L Alternator VIN: 1G6KY5294T Well, tested the L wire and had only .9 volt running, ran through the info on Mitchell, replaced the alternator that the customer had just replaced and now 13.8 volt on L terminal running and it is charging. This was no more than a defective low-buck alternato...	5
	1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start, Misfire VIN: 1GNDM19W9T 'The time has come, to say goodbye...' Oh if only car repair was as easy as singing! iatn rules dictate this help request be closed, but I've not given up yet. As it stands the Astro is running with a different VCM, one that causes the ABS warning light to be ... Trouble codes: P0336 (p0339-), P0339 (testing and results).	12
	1998 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: ZGCK19R8W1 many thanks to all who responded, kevin [...], was right on with his method of checking this truck, someone had replaced the lower intake gasket and squeezed it slightly out of place, allowing an internal vacume leak, replaced the gaskets and truck runs like n... Trouble codes: P0303 (cyl 3 misfire), P0338 (crank position sensor).	6
	2000 Chevrolet Express 2500 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTGG25R3Y I have checked all the wiring and scoped the cam signal right at the PCM and can not fault the sensor. Our next step is we are going to get a known good working PCM from a recycle yard and get it flashed at the dealer and plug it in to see what will happens. I... Trouble codes: P0341.	16
	2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L No Start VIN: 1G1JC12492 I removed pipe from manifold-no change, i replaced spark plugs, wires and coils, and it came to life,(Spark must have been too weak) it does have some timing chain noise-i will inform customer that it will need replaced, it has a idle miss on cylinder #2-runs ...	19
	1998 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B4GP54L2W THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD INFO. wHAT I FOUND WAS BOTH GROUND TERMINALS ON THE CLUSTERS CIRCUIT BOARD WHERE BAD. RESOLDER THE TERMINALS FIXED THE PROBLEM.	4
	1999 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L brake lights VIN: 1B7KF2369X This truck was one of the biggest pains that I have ever worked on. As it turns out I had to rewire the melted wiring harness in complete. Thanks for all the replies that I received. Bobby	10
	1985 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.0L driveline VIN: 1FTDE14F4F ok guys, heres what i learned. first you guys are great and i appreciate all the responses.first this is not a lockup converter trans so thats out.many suggested an extension housing bushing, there was a snug fit there.there was no play in the pinion,but the p...	14
	1985 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTCR10A4F To our dismay, this truck is leaving without a fix. We recieved 6 replies here which recommended checking the grounds as well as the wiring/fusible links by the battery (for standard corrosion or damage from battery acid), high readings from oil burning, vacuu... Trouble codes: 84 (EGR Vent Circuit - Bad Vent Valve), 42 (System Always Rich), 13 (Idle RPM out of spec), 34 (No EGR Flow).	8
	1994 Ford F-150 XL 5.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTEF15N5R Thank you to everyone who helped. I installed a new Motorcraft o2 I have about 50 miles on it and I am very confident that the o2 was just sticking at full rich when hot causing the fuel trims to go full lean. Thanks again for all the quick responses!! Trouble codes: 172 (lack of o2 switch lean bank 1), 173 (lack of o2 switch lean bank 2).	15
	1995 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L axle VIN: 1FPCR14A7S the problem with rear end noise ended up being lft side carrier bearing(was pitted). We replaced both bearings and re drove truck all noise were gone and no vibrations appeared as if because of low fluid(bad axle seal)it had damaged bearing in carrier assembly	9
	1996 Ford Ranger Splash 3.0L starter VIN: 1FTCR14U3T thank's tech , the custumer took an accident and put the car out of road. Thank's for your replies and at the next time.Marcel [...]	5
	1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FMDU34E6X We replaced the intake gaskets and it appears to have fixed problem. Funny thing is the carb cleaner did not detect a leak. Thanks for all of the help.	11
	2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GDT13WO12 Finally got the vehicle. Tried another mass air flow and problem went away. Before I changed the mass air flow I went through the manual checklist and everything checked okay. As for the low vacuum readings, i found out that on an OTC scanner,map reading on ... Trouble codes: P0101 (mass air flow performance).	6
	2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L Mechanical VIN: 1GKDT13S42 Thanks for all the replys,both customers are taking the cars back to the used car dealers before the gurantee is over.On both of the ENVOY I used the Motor Vac Carvon CLean with no improvement(piston slap)is very common on all the 4.2 engines on cold star.Than...	9
	1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L MIL Lamp on, Runs Good I have quoted this customer for both the cat/intake repairs. She is a nice young woman with the wrong car for her budget. Below is the letter I sent her. Thanks to David from Califoria for reminding me that the downstream O2 is a monitor only. Dear Wendi, ... Trouble codes: P0137 (O2 Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2).	6
	1992 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L No Start VIN: 1J4FJ58L0L i recd many responses & thanks again. replace pcm & crank sensor wiring all the way to computer. so far so good.thanks again scott	13
	1999 Land Rover Range Rover SE 4.0L brake pedal VIN: SALEV1249X Thank you all for the quick responses. ended up being the lf speed sensor had come up when we were taking off the rotor. tapped it back in place and all is well. Thank you again for all the help.	10
	1997 Lexus ES300 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8BF22G8V Sorry about being a little slow about this response. Many of the replies hit it on the head. The belt was one tooth off. A nick on the rear cover was mistaken for the actual timing mark. Retimed the rear cam and now all is well. Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Misfire), P0301 (Misfire Cylinder 1), P0303 (Misfire Cylinder 3), P0305 (Misfire Cylinder 5).	9
	1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D 3.0L fuel gauge,temp gauge VIN: WDBAB33C2F thank evy one,the fix was the dash boad,the owner has another car identical and i sw the board and done.	14
	1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L hard start VIN: WDBEA30D1G THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP GUYS, aFEW OF YOU SAID TO REPLACE THE OVERLOAD RELAY AND IDLE MOTOR. I DID DO BOTH BUT TO NO AVAIL. I DID FIND THAT SOMEONE HAD ADJUSTED THE TROTTLE CABLE AND THERE IS A IDLE SWITCH THAT NEEDS TO CLOSE SO TO VERIFY TROTTLE IS AT IDLE. I...	10
	1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBGA51E9R Thanks to everyone for the help. I think (hope) I have sent private emails to all of you. As everyone said, and I mean everyone, plus I pretty much already knew what I had to do, I replaced the engine harness. Piece of cake job, took me about an hour and I am ... Trouble codes: 17 (crank sensor).	6
	1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L no mil VIN: WDBHA28E0T We have a functional MIL and OBD2 communication thanks to Robert [...] from N. Carolina who suggested that the OBD2 diagnostics is a function of the diagnostic module located under the right side footwell panel. I pulled the panel open and the DM was there ...	4
	2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L ride height too low VIN: WDBNG70J7Y Thanks to all who replied. Upon futher diagnoses we found the suspension compressor working. We also found the compressor was leaking air through the casing seam. From the help of all who responded telling us it is common to replace the compressor, we decided ...	4
	2004 Mercedes-Benz C240 2.6L Mechanical VIN: WDBRF61JX5 Hello Techs, first I want to thank you for the time you take for help me. The costumer picked up the vehicle yesterday, he is going to try to find the compressor in the U.S. Thank you Edgar for explained me how this compressor works.	4
	1995 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6L engine VIN: 1MELM62W6S was general consensus that engine is just worn out. maybe valve seals would help as has been shown to be a pattern problem. for this customer, he has chosen to try chemical remedies as the replacement cost outweighs the value of the vehicle and it does run ok ...	16
	1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4E3AK44Y3S thank you for all your help. unfortunately we were unable to fix this one. it went back to the auction. however we were suspect of our replacement ecm. time just ran out. Trouble codes: P0351, P0352.	9
	2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4A3AA46L1X It took some time to figure this one out because getting the customer to leave car was tough.The problem didnt happen all the time which the customer understood ,so they agreed to leave the car for a week. It took a couple of days driving off and on but the pr... Trouble codes: P0120, P0105.	10
	2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2NW12E1Y Hello Gang Thanks for the great responses,and Patrick for the detailed info.The fix was a broken red wire inside the connector for the EGR Valve.It is repaired and all is well again. Thanks again Terry Trouble codes: P0403 (EGR Control circuit), P0405.	6
	1997 Saab 900 S 2.3L no start cold VIN: YS30035B6V unable to say what really fixed it. last time we tried it, it started fine. we had a lot of good input.thanks to everyone.	4
	2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3DF78K6Y Replaced the ignition cassette, oem plugs, reset the throttle and test drove 30 miles. Also talked with the owner today and reports all is well. Thanks so much for the quick help. Trouble codes: P1251 (air mixture solenoid circuit malfunction), P1260 (theft detected-vehicle immobilized), P1261 (cyl1 high to low side short), P1264 (cyl4 high to low side short).	5
	1990 Toyota Corolla DLX 1.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: JT2AE94K1L Hello everyone Thanks for your responses. It turns out the problem was a intake valve guide that is loose in the head and was intermittently dropping down and causing the intake valve to not close all the way. We checked the compression ( which we should hav...	6
	1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L engine VIN: 4T1BF12BXV Another one fixed. Of the 4 replies, one hit the nail on the head. Thanks Joe from Conn. The #6 cyl coil connector had a broken lock tab and the connector itself was pushed back just enough to make partial contact. Engine torque could cause pull on this alread...	4
	1997 Volkswagen Jetta GT 2.0L alarm VIN: 3VWVB81H5V i was a lucky one---had a virus bestowed upon me!! my computer guy finally got me up & runing! i got excellent advise & direction. it turned out to be poor connections at the alarm module. thanx for the help!!!	13
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L No Start VIN: 3VWSF29M4Y Hi everyone, injector pump was the problem, new ones are available on-line for the cost of a rebuilt from volkswagen so check the net first. also having a bar that noses into the vacuum pump bore to lock the cam eliminates having to remove valve cover. an 8mm ...	6

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