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	1996 Acura Integra RS 1.8L Cyl Head VIN: JH4DB7642T To any Honda/Accura techs, i have this car that jumped time because of water pump failure, (pulley came off shaft) eng did not run hot but bent all ex. valves, 2 intake, replaced with new, re-surfaced head, started eng. right up but has a noise that is unreal ...	View
	1997 Audi A4 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: WAUCB88DXV Got a head scratcher here, car idles fine in park or nuetral, but when you drop into gear, idle surges between 400-700rpm, occasionaly stalls. Live data shows throttle at about 5% in nuetral but when in gear it fluctuates from 1.9-9.5 rapidly you can sit there...	View
	2002 Audi A6 Quattro 2.7L warning light comes on VIN: WAULD64BX2 Hi Fellows ,we've this Audi A6 here to replace both turbos. After we changed the Turbos & put back the engine everything work fine except the aut. headlight adjustment . It will adjust the xenon headlight as soon you turn on the key.I know for sure it was work...	View
	1999 BMW 328i 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDAAMS332X vehicle came in with misfire codes for cylinders number 2 and 6. compression is 175 in all cylinders. plugs looked very old so changed out plugs and changed number two and six coils. runs good at any speed above 1500rpm but at idle it misses and backfires on o... Trouble codes: P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306	View
	1999 Buick Regal LS 3.8L instrument cluster VIN: 2G4WB52K3X dear fellow techinicians: we have a 99 buick regal with no instrument panel working. will not communicate with scan tool unless battery is disconnected and reconnected. will work for 5 minutes then speedometer and tach quit working. no idiot guages work. has ...	View
	2003 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L ebcm VIN: 1G4HR54K43 Hello, We are having trouble with a warning that appears on DIC of this vehicle. The message is SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM. The abs unit is a bosh 5.3 hybrid unit. codes c1287 and 1288 have returned after clearing. I checked the Steering Wheel Position sensor f...	View
	1991 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L MIL Lamp on, Lack of power VIN: 1G6CD13B7M Hey Guys,Runs smooth ,no power at all.Throttle to floor and still runs smooth just no acceleration.Replaced Cat. 375 deg. inlet 800 deg. outlet. still same. I checked for other sections of exhaust plugged found none.(All motor mounts bad)Its hot here in vegas ...	View
	1991 Cadillac Fleetwood 4.9L Fuel data center and climate control VIN: 1G6CB53BXM This car came in with the blower inop and the digital displays in the instrument cluster, fuel data center and climate control panel inop. The 16V wire had no power. I found the CCP shorted. Replaced the CCP and BCM and now the display for the instrument clust...	View
	1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L missfire at idle VIN: 1G6KY5291V car came in for over heat found head gasket problem. did head job and repair head bolt theads. now car won't idle very well and check engine light on. code are po300.which is multipule random missfire. number 1-3-5-7 are missing at idle up to 1500 rpm. had num...	View
	1994 Chevrolet S10 4.3L tint VIN: 1GCDT14Z7R My window tint is peeling up. Is there a way to reglue it. its in good shape so if i can save it, i'd like to. What is the best adhesive. I hear some just use soap. Thanks	View
	1995 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 6.5L 3-4 shift VIN: 2GCEK196S6 vechile came in in limp mode ,trans stuck in 2nd gear tach and speedometer inop,checked fuses - trans fuse has no power,scanned vss reads ok,checked for open ckts ,none found had no symptoms before this faliure	View
	1999 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1ND52J0X Greetins to all tjhis malibu has a code for air injection system.Through the scan tool I can run the air pump and it does engage I removed the hose fromit and it does produce a lot of air.My question to you techs is,this valve has a vaccum hose going to it tha... Trouble codes: P0410	View
	2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L engine VIN: 1G1JC52471 This one is killing me. Originally came in overheating, loss of coolant. I found no leaks, it appeared thermostat was not opening causing a no-flow condition. Replaced thermostat, refill per GM, road test ok Came back, same complaint. I diagnosed as air trapp...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCDM19WX1 I did a recent tune-up, everything was fine. Drove the vehicle for about 40 miles and ses light came on. Here's the part I don't understand. I hooked up my Snap-On graphing meter to search for codes. I went into every mode and there were no codes. I thought th...	View
	2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Clutch VIN: 3C4FY4BBX1 The clutch is not releasing all the way. Sometimes you can barely get it in gear. I'm not sure if I'm looking at a hydraulic problem or pressure plate/bearing problem. There are no visible leaks. The resivoir is full and the customer states no fluid was added....	View
	2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L ft. suspension VIN: 3C4FY48B32 I have a knocking noise in the right front.It sounds like upper strut mount,but both are new.I see that the lower control arm bushings(rear ones) look bad on left and right side,but only have noise on right side.Also the noise sounds like its higher up than th...	View
	2001 Dodge Grand Caravan EX 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B8GP74L41 Hey guys, after reading about this code and checking iatn history.(all say it's PCM failure) why does this car still run and is it likely to let me(or my wife, it's her car) sit. when i clear this code it comes right back. thanks Trouble codes: P0601	View
	1995 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.8L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1FDEE14H2S This car has seen our shop on a couple of occasions and each time we find a problem and think we've got it licked. The customer complains of stalling when going from reverse to drive sometimes or a stall on a panic stop. He also complains of a high idle on col...	View
	1998 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.4L steering VIN: 1FDRE14L5W i thought this was going to be a simple alignment but it's become a big pain. first complaint was that the van was pulling to the left hard. then when we drove it we noticed the pull to the left and a pull to the right when braking. we did front brake pads, ca...	View
	1998 Ford E-350 Econoline 6.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FDWE3OSXW intermittent codes p0171 [...] Trouble codes: P0171 (system too lean bank 1), P0174 (system too lean bank 2)	View
	1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Battery VIN: 1FMPU18L4W Vehicle came in with dead battery, so dead it wouldn't take charge. Replaced battery and perform parasedic draw. Original test was 420 ma. After GEM went into sleep mode (assuming) draw dropped to 210 ma and never dropped any further. Removed all fuses one at ...	View
	1999 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP53U6X Hi Everyone, I have a 1999 Taurus that was given to me because it would not start (no crank). I jumped the starter and it would crank but still would not start(key was on). There is no theft light flashing and I dont see a chip in the key.I have both original ...	View
	2000 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRE1422Y One big headache, MIL keeps triggering after one day. This truck is a fleet service vehicle. Keeps triggering MIL for lean codes on both banks, looked for a vacuum leak and found intake and fixed. good for about two days and came back today same codes again. A... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174	View
	2000 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTZF0722Y hey all you ford techs out there i have this ford truck just driving me crazy. vehicle came in for an intermittant roughness at idle. test drove and it runs perfect.but at idle sometimes if left to idle it will start to shudder and misfire. the misfire doesn't...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XL 4.6L key chime VIN: 2FTRX18W1C Hi Gang: This beaut seems to have a built in speed reminder ...any speed over 120kms the key reminder chimes start to chime and won't quit until it drops below 120kms. All the other accessories seem to be all operational. I told the customer not to drive over...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 King Ranch 4.6L transfercase VIN: 1FTRW08W91 transfercase will switch between 2h and 4h but will not switch into 4lo. check for codes no codes. put trans in neutral with foot on brake trans shows neutral on scanner and 4lo selected on dash switch. but the transfercase dose'nt go into 4lo. check the relay...	View
	2003 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FAFP55243 Got this 2003 ford Taurus flex fuel. What’s happening is when you crank the engine it starts for 3 seconds and dies if you continue to crank in the run position it will not start, if you turn the ignition completely off and start again it will run for 3 second...	View
	1999 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L cooling system VIN: JHLPD1846X Hello!, I have a stumper here, back in Dec. this Crv came in for an over-heat problem, and I found a bad thermostat that would not open when testing, So I put in a new Napa t-stat and the truck was fine. Now back in June it started to overheat again and he too...	View
	1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.5L code C0300 VIN: KMHWF25V4X I'm sending this for my brother in law .Who runs a shop in another town.We both have tryed to find the trouble code idenification For Code C0300 and have had no success.Can any one help to identify this code Thanks Dick	View
	1991 Mazda Navajo LX 4.0L oil system VIN: 4F2CU44X7M Hey Gang, This vehicle (ford explorer in disguise) came in with a "check oil" light and a squirting sound, upon closer inspection we discovered that the oil filter has been blown out from inside and adapter to block seals are gone as well. We have never seen...	View
	1995 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L runs poor VIN: 2MELM75W4V car was towed in new customer , car appears to have had good maintence, would not run found broken rt. side cambshaft gear bolt and stripped end of camb shaft-, did valve job through local machine shop all exhaust and one intake valve were bent replaced cambsh...	View
	1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6L fuel pump VIN: 1MELM62W0T hi guys about six months ago customer tows in his cougar for a no start.found no fuel and that there was no power to pump check and find blown fuse under the hood.I replace it and try to wiggle the crap out of everything i see.the only things on that circuit a...	View
	1998 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CAZ1A6W this car is from another shop known to be good at what they do. there is a reading of only about 1.5 volts at pin 42(5v supply to sensors) we replaced the ecm after checking powers and grounds to ecm (all are good) same problem! any help would appreciated-than... Trouble codes: 325 (knock sensor), 450 (evap system), 1105 (map/baro)	View
	1999 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA21DXX Vehicle came in barely running. Codes 301 cyl 1 misfire and p1320 ignition circuit failure. Cylinder 1 coil had a failed waveform and coils 2 and 4 were dead. We inspected the ECCS harness and replaced all 6 coils per the Nissan TSB. Good old code p1320 came b... Trouble codes: P1320 (Ignition System Fault), P0300	View
	2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5L srs VIN: JN16AAZ33A I have tried to reset the air bag modul but the launch machine can not extinguish the light. The scan tool saids there is no faults, but the light stays on. I beleave the car needs a new modul do i need to reprogram it at the dealers. Do i need to replace the ...	View
	1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.1L Starter VIN: 1G2NE53MXR This vehicle starts and run fine but ocasionaly when at operating temp will not start ,it will not even turn over. You turn the key and nothing happens.Tried in both park and neutral no diffence.Starts in both park and neutral all other times. There is no cu...	View
	2003 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L drive train VIN: 3G7DB03E23 complaint is when turn sharp/ full lock a "moaning" noise appears at rear axle/diff area. normal turn and straight drive ok. have inspect drive train. ck. tire pressures, inspected and changed fluid. use versa trac, (suspect possible contamination). test...	View
	2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 3.4L Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1G2NF52E94 Vehicle came in with a low power complaint. At 92000 we checked for codes and found none. Test drove and it felt like a wire breaking down. Suggested tune up which we were allowed to do and still the same problem. Changed type and grade of fuel still the same....	View
	1985 Porsche 911 3.2L additional defroster blowers. VIN: WPOEB0911F The additional blowers in the defroster ducts slow down and the relay buzzes if the defroster lever is lifted at all. The larger the electrical load the slower the blowers go and the more the relay buzzes. The whit and green wire to the relay terminal 86 buzze...	View
	1987 Porsche 911 3.3L engine VIN: WPOEB0937H We are looking for the spec. for the camshaft, like the touque, valve clearance and timing, we have all the other specs. for every other Porsche, but this one. The engine numbers are 930-68. If anyone has these specs., or knows where we can find them so we can...	View
	1999 Saab 9-5 2.3L No Start, Stall VIN: YSBEF48E1X This vehicle came in at the end of March for an intermitant no start. (see previous repair history) This was differnent than the last time it arrived in November. Last time was a hot soak, whereas this time it occurs after the car is sitting in the sun with th... Trouble codes: P1460 (Immobilizer Acitve)	View
	1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L Transfer Case VIN: JT3VN39W70 Hey All you toyota Tech's, The transfer case is stuck in low range, fluid looks good and shifter linkage seems to be working fine. Is there something common on these I should be looking at, I don't have enough tech data for this system, can you give me alittle...	View
	2001 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L No Start VIN: 1NXBR12E51 Begging for help from all toyota guys. I have this corolla 1.8L that will not start unless you feather the gas and even then it usually won't start. Have good compression, spark, injector pulse, and fuel pressure and volumn. When it is running my fuel trims ar...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWDC21V1Y hi, some help on this one would be nice, car came in for timing belt and water pump, replaced both set timing tdc and i fired it up and i get cmp sensor out of range ,so itook every thing back apart and tried again same thing and it also smells rich and runs l... Trouble codes: P0341	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.8L clutch release VIN: 3VWSE29M4Y Car came in with no clutch operation due to a disc damping spring adrift in the clutch. Replaced the clutch components with the appropriate Sachs kit, had the flywheel surfaced by an experienced machine shop, and the clutch dragged on startup. Bled the hydraul...	View
	1990 Volvo 740 GLE 2.3L Surge VIN: YV1FA8953L this is quite a long story sorry the car came in with a complaint of surging and cant get above 20 MPH. confirmed pulled codes 234- TP switch at idle. confirmed faulty TP switch. replaced and adjusted. cleared codes and ran car with the same surging condition ... Trouble codes: 223 (IAC valve signal absent or faulty), 234 (TP switch signal in idle position faulty)	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1998 Acura CL 2.3L latch assy VIN: 19UYA325XW Thanks for your help.The car is down the road with a new latch/lock assy. This was cheaper than buying just the latch WOW!!! Anyhow after removing all that I needed to work...I took off the lock motor,busted the plastic housing and ground the screws/nuts until...	6
	1988 BMW M3 2.3L suspension VIN: WBSCD032XW This is what we replaced: 1. Both front struts were junk. New Boge struts installed with upper mounting plates and new sway bar link pins 2. Both complete lower control arms with ball joints. All joints were junk. 3. Both motor mounts were broken in two. Alt...	6
	1994 BMW 530i 3.0L compressor VIN: WBAHE2311R WE tried all the things that you sent us but the cop. still cuts out of idle every time. cools good at idle. replaced drier expanstion valve and checked every thing we can think of. we will have to send him to the dealer.	5
	2000 Buick Regal GS 3.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2G4WF5519Y The problem really acted up the other morning, all the lights on the dash were flashing and the vehicle would not even start.When it would not start the SES light was on real dim. I noticed that playing with the ignition switch would make the problem come or g...	12
	2003 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L magna steer VIN: 1G4CW54K53 today customer stopped back in to see if i had any more ideas,i should have mentioned that no codes were present at 1st exam. told him what i learned from ,robert ,tony,matt and jack and that car was doing just what it was designed to do. after more conversati...	4
	1997 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L engine VIN: 1G6KD54YOV The customer did not want to do the head gaskets, or an engine, so we used 'block seal' and some GM cooling system suppliment to fix it temporarily. Thanks for the help. Ladd	14
	1991 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L No Start, Stall VIN: 1G1YY3381M Yes!! This is a classic IATN help request, and why the IATN is my freind. Stan, Dan, Robert , Dave, Brian hit it on the head. There must be alot of V'ets in the Midwest becuase thats were most of the replies are from! We tested all the fuel injectors and found...	8
	1995 Chevrolet G20 Chevy Van 5.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEG25H7S I did do voltage drop tests on my powers and grounds and they all were good.I went and got an ecm from dealer and all is well.It solved all my communication problems as well as my no power issue.	7
	1998 Chevrolet S10 2.2L brake lights VIN: 1GCC51948W thanx to all. found melted wires up under the dash for the chmsl. repaired these wires and all is fine	14
	1998 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7L fuel gauge VIN: 3GNEC16R8W thanks for all the input-got in touch with a ipc rebuilder and found a problem with a coil in the ipc unit-pieces not available -got exchange unit	11
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCEC19V21 Vehicle has not returned.When customer returns I will definitly post a fix. Trouble codes: P0440 (evap large leak detected), P1637 (gen l term), P1638 (gen f term).	4
	1993 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L compresser VIN: 1C4GH54RXP All I can say is thanks to everyone who responded. I do not do A/C here and it was very much a learning experience . I do believe it was a restriction . But I can't say for sure because my customer has not came back for me to check all the things everyone sugg...	37
	1999 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.5L camshaft VIN: 4C3AU52N3X thanx For All the Replies, Exspecially Those That Said To Check For Seized Camshafts, Sure Enough it Was Locked Up Solid, I Never thought Of It, And several Recommended Engine Replacement, And With 121K That Is What We Will Push, Thanks Again	8
	1995 Dodge Intrepid 3.3L Transmission VIN: 1B3HD46T6S Thank You for the replies to this help request. The information obtained did in fact help fix this vehicle. The fix was the connections at the TCM were bad. The best way to find this problem was to jump the EATX relay to provide power to the TCM, then make sur...	6
	1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L No Start VIN: 1B4GP54L8T After running test we found that the customer had installed his own alt and had pinched a wire. Repaired the wire and now had spark but no fuel . Replaced the computer and now all is well. Thanks to all that replied Brian	11
	1998 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L wipers, interior lamps, ipc lamps , all gauges VIN: 2B4GP44GOW hey guys i finally got this puppy out of my hair, i got to looking on the outside of the van in the engine compartment and went to the pcm and found that number 60 a bus- neg had been pulled out , i put the term back into place and everthing started working ag...	3
	1998 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L suspention clunk turnning left VIN: 1B7KF2366W well the owner has not yet rturned for repairs. But what we found was a few issues. weak shocks, weak steering stablizer. and the clunk on left turns is from the right coil spring in the axle saddle. when turning left the front axle movement was allowing the b...	9
	2002 Dodge Durango Sport 4.7L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B4HS28N91 Hi Guy's the PCM turned out to be the problem had to send the rig to the dealer to have the PCM programed what a hassle. I hope this was enough info for thi repair.	8
	1994 Ford Mustang 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: IFALP4049R well it turns out that the computer was keeping two of the injectors open all the time. replaced computer and all runs well now. thanks a lot to all who help.	15
	1995 Ford Aerostar 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FMCA11V8S thanks for all the help.i dropped the exhaust this morning to no avail.but when i was turning it over with the exhaust down it it just didnt sound right.like a gurgling sound or something wierd like the timing was way off or something.so i cranked the distribu...	9
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Rear A/C lines VIN: 2FMDA5145T Thank you for all of your replies- I was not able to find plugs to purchase from any supplier that would fit our needs. What we ended up doing is cutting the female ends of an old Ford condensor (scrap) we pinched the line ends shut and welded seams. Connected...	12
	1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L rear shock (air) VIN: 1FMDU34E5V Thanks for your replies everyone. Customer decided that air ride was not that important, so we installed 2 regular shocks from Ford.# CAS 408. Approx $40 each. Removed air shocks, disconnected sensors and disabled air ride in left rear of luggage compartment. ...	4
	2000 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0L Mechanical VIN: 3FAKP1133Y concluded that the rubber was not a oring or a peice of one, the rubber was to big of a peice to be a oring and was flat not rounded at all. the one peice of metal that was also in the tube i think may have poked a hole in the innerliner of a hose and caused i...	5
	2000 Ford Mustang 3.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FAFP4041Y thank you for all your help. the customer finally brought it back. i cleaned the mass air flow sensor like most help sugested. that did not fix it. i was talking to a ford guy at dealership. he reccommended replacing the throttle valve throttle position sensor...	4
	2001 Ford Escort SE 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3FAFP13PX1 sorry for taking so long, the customer couldnt afford a new head so we ran oil cleaner through it and motor vac, mis went away and customer hasnt been back yet, thanks for all the good info. Trouble codes: P0301.	11
	2002 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L No start VIN: 1FTYR10D82 Well guys this was a tuff one but with all of your help We were able to fix it. There wewe dual problems. First of all I tried jumping the clutch switch and still could not get it to go. so I tested the circuit from the fuse to the switch. had no power there.S...	18
	2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GKDT13S52 This vehicle appears to be fixed. Since I was unable to duplicate the problem on any test drives, I waited a few days before declaring a 'win' on this one. The fix turned out to be the fuel module. I also replaced the crank sensor just to be sure. The replies ...	4
	1993 Honda Civic DX 1.5L compressor clutch VIN: 1HGEG8549P thanks to everyone who responded. the fix was to bypass the compressor circiut from the computer.that is the identifix cure.not my first choice but it worked well.also adjusted the base idle up to specs andthe customer says it is fine. thanks again	11
	2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L Compressor VIN: 1J4FF48S3Y Hey Folks, The fix was to repair a short in the reverse light circuit in the right rear as far as the fuse blowing. I tried a couple of suggestions to disconnect the battery cables for a while to clear the KAM. This did not work, so I used the A/C request fr...	4
	1998 Lexus ES300 3.0L align. specs VIN: JT8BF28G8W Thanks to all who helped with this fix. We just finished aligning this car to a revised camber setting of 0 deg. on all wheels (front & rear). The car will return after some miles to check tire wear. Most replies suspected to much neg. camber causing tire wear...	10
	1999 Lexus GS300 3.0L No Start VIN: JT8BD68S1X Thank you everyone for your replies. The car had a rebuilt pcm in it. Got a new pcm from Lexus and had to get two new keys to be programmed. Car started right up and is working fine. Thank you everyone for your help. Trouble codes: P1300 (igniter system).	12
	1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 2.3L No Start VIN: WDBHA23G3W The engine control unit is vin locked to car it is in. The customer found the money and we ordered reman dealer control unit. Car now starts and runs and everything should go as planed. Beckman did not repair or check this unit. Dealer only. Thanks for your he... Trouble codes: P1570.	4
	1994 Mercury Tracer 1.9L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1M4D5HK123 this one took some time to figure out, I finnaly got a chance to put a scope on the coolant temperature sensor which was dropping out for a split second causing the car to overcompensate and kill the vehicle. I guess the scanner did not have a good frame rate ...	4
	1989 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0L Cuts out VIN: JN8HD16YXK Thank you everybody for your help with this one. Unfortunatly the customer has not returned the vehicle and by now I doubt he plans to. I did check everything in the replies except for the corrosion at the B+ connection. All powers and grounds at the comp were...	6
	2002 Nissan Altima 2.5L noise VIN: 1N4AL11D52 The owner of this vehicle has a car enthusist son-in-law who went on-line to a Nissan oriented site where he was advised to check approx. ten 6mm bolts found under the cowl cover anchoring a plate that goes from side-to-side on the cowl. After snugging these b...	9
	1951 Other Ford l110 .0L all exterrior lighting VIN: 1HMGC21C31 well, i tried to salvage what a could of the factory wiring, but it was time wasted, re wired with a trailer kit, kept it 6V. and everything works great, i love the fact that they did not use colors at all, makes for a real interesting repair. but the lighting...	7
	2004 Other Ford 3200 7.3L park brake service VIN: 1HVBTAFMX4 once again iatn comes through. thanks paul from colorado..after following his reset procedure (koeo, press cruise on and resume, turn on left turn signal)the parking brake service light went off and has not returned.	2
	1994 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G2FV22PXR Thank you all for your help. It lead me to look at it in a way I might not have. Anyway, it turned out I had a bad distributor. The first one was defective. I had to change it twice. Then I found out I had diesel fuel in the gas tank. It would not go through t... Trouble codes: 18 (cranking pusle), 44 (lift bank lean condtion).	7
	1994 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0L Stall VIN: JT2GK13E2R I didn't get far with this. I ran a extra wire from the igniter to the pcm(White with red stripe, igf I think) but it stalled. I called Identifix and they have seen very few igniter codes, and couldn't offer any more help than iatn. I believe some of the info.... Trouble codes: P1300 (igniter circuit).	24
	1995 Volkswagen EuroVan 2.5L Passenger side door lock VIN: 1WVAE0705S 1 reply to check for broken wires at door hinges, which I did before I posted. 2 replies for sliding door, which I stated in my post this is a motor home and has no sliding door. I did not get what I was looking for such as info on operation of the system, bet...	4

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