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	2000 BMW 328Ci 2.8L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBABM5344Y I got these codes for emmissions. The p1188 and p1189 I think are for a torn airboot and I think thats why my long term fuel trims are high. The cam sensor is open. The only code I can't figure out is the p1250. I can't find a definition for the code anyway, n... Trouble codes: P1250, P1188, P1189, P1397	View
	2001 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L No Start VIN: WBAFB33541 O.k. so I have this bmw X5 with a no start sometimes, if you turn the car to position 2 and sit for a few minutes it will start, if you just try to start it right away without letting it sit in position 2 it won't start and there is no spark. Replaced both can...	View
	1994 Cadillac Eldorado 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1G6EL12Y9R car starts up and idles rough and seems to run very rich and this symptom ocurs; the idle speed motor "ratchets/clicks" and tries to raise and lower the idle it moves in and out and the engine runs very rough if you hold the throttle open for a period of about...	View
	1972 Chevrolet pickup 454CID engine Hi everyone. I have a 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD truck that originally came with a 350. I also have a 73 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD truck that has a 454. I am trying to swap the 454 from the 73 into the 72 truck. But what I'm running into is that the engine doesnt clear the ...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WL54T9P I hope I am not wasting anyones time with this, but I am not 100% certain of the reason for this problem. Car came in for check engine light on back on 7 Dec 2006. Scan showed multiple codes and the codes would not clear. Even with both battery cables disconne... Trouble codes: 46 (antitheft sys problem), 35 (iac), 43 (esc), 53 (sys voltage too high), 16 (batt voltage low or high), 25 (intake air temp hi plus a whole bunch of others)	View
	1993 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Hyudralic System VIN: 1GCEC19H9P Hi, guys! I have this Chevy truck in for brake line replacemnt. It had "brake light" on and pedal was very low. Looks like the previous shop had installed a brake line and master cylinder . The brake line was rubbing against the frame and had chaffed through...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L transfer case VIN: 1GNDT13WXV Vehicle came with no 4WD operation at all with the typical flashing lights when operation was attempted. I found the 4WD fuse blown and replaced it, cleared the codes and then the mysterious problem began. On the lift, when attempting to shift into 4 high from...	View
	1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7L No Start VIN: 3GNEC16R4X Customer called last weekend and said that his truck would not start. I told him I would be there the next morning. On my way to the shop he called and said that his truck was running. Yesterday he called, same problem. I got the truck towed here this morning,... Trouble codes: P1626 (VTD System), U1192 (testing and results)	View
	1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L No Start VIN: 1GCEK19VOX This truckis a no start. There is no spark and no rpm reading on scanner. I have no refference signal from computer to crank sensor. I have checked computer ground with scope for voltage drop . Only 180mv. With in specs. Before I replace computer is there anyt...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 2G1WH55K32 Good day to all, this ones got me spun out, any help is appreciated, Complaint of hard start and stalling cold, appears to be flooding, once started will sometimes stall even with throttle open to 2000rpm, testing as follows: Performed Crankshaft relearn, Fuel...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L steering VIN: 1GNFK16Z13 need help with one replace power pump with GM reman for hard steering in gear with foot on brake truning the wheel left are right. when drive on road fine.	View
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L Cuts out VIN: 1C3EJ56H85 thanks for any help. i am lost on this car. it came in to shop. it runs fine at idle but at about 2700 rpm it breaks up. stft goes in neg numbers and o2 goes to rich. all of this is fine at idle. i have replaced o2 sensors and dist. no codes were found. tps lo...	View
	2000 Chrysler Concorde LXi 3.2L valve noise VIN: 2C3HD36J2Y CAR came in with lifter making noise. Replaced all lifter. Statered moter NOISE came back after 30 seconds. CK oil pressure 25psi at idle and 75psi 3000rpm hot.NOTE MOTOR VERY CLEAN	View
	2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 2.4L coolant VIN: 3CBFY4BB51 cutomer complant is coolant gauge moves from half back to1/4 on gauge scanner say from 199 to 175 repaleced t-stat agane no help not sure	View
	2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4.7L Poor Idle Quality, creeping/ high idle VIN: 1B7HG2AN91 This has been a long slog so far, this is the vehicle's last issue... Came in with extremely LOW idle and check engine light. Could only communicate with PCM with key on, would not communicate with engine running. One of the 10 codes was for bank 2 upstream O2...	View
	2003 Dodge Intrepid SXT 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3HD56G73 hey guys a good customer of ours just bought this 03 intrepid with a 3.5 for their kid. on the way home with it the check engine light came on. the code was a po344. started checking the problem. the signal on the labscope looks pretty good, alternating slots ... Trouble codes: P0344	View
	2003 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L not sure VIN: 1D7HG48N33 old man needs help! chasing a whine noise that when driving sounds like rear axle but under truck on hoist noise is in front. remove front shaft and lock in 4wd and drive down road noise is gone.replace bearings in front differential,gear wear looks great but ...	View
	1986 Ford F-350 XL 6.9L Stall VIN: 1FDJF3715G i need some help from you diesel experts. here is the problem with this truck. the engine stalls on decel. on a road test, when i push the clutch to shift, it will stall unless i make it a quick shift. if i goose the engine in nuetral it will stall unless i sa...	View
	1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 5.0L Stall, Misfire hi all. this beauty runs like its misfiring like crazy. No data from the ecm. tried to get an ignition pattern from my scope but it would not detect the coil wire secondary lead. I cnaged the coil and the coil wire thinking perhaps some high resistance was thr...	View
	1993 Ford Tempo GL 2.3L No Start VIN: 1FTP3WXZTK hello all thanks in advance i have this 93 tempo comming in and when its cold outside 35 degrees or colder it is hard to start pulled plugs and they were wet changed plugs wires cap and rotor fuel filter let sit over night and plugs were wet again changed inje...	View
	1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 7.5L Engine VIN: 1FTJS34G1T This truck came in many problems, trans overhaul gas tank filler neck leaking,exhaust leaks,engine vibration, fixed all problems but vibration. Has a rebuilt tourque convertor installed at time of trans rebuild, made no differance, scoped out ignition system w...	View
	1997 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1FTJW36F2V Need help please on this diesel.Came in complaint rough idle and no power.Test fuel quality drained about 6oz. water out of filter housing.Scan test po476,po344,po470.Pulled valve covers,watch spill ports 2bad.Decided to change all injectors because of mileage...	View
	1998 Ford Escort LX 2.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FAP13P2WW hello all tech! i need your guys help me on this one please! i am working on 1998 ford escort w/2.0l sohc. this one act verry weird. when it cold no problem run normal but when it get to warm up it sound verry bad like diesel engine then stall out.but can rest...	View
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L vacuum pump VIN: 1FT5W31F2X Hi everybody,every time you put the key on ,the electric vacuum pump is running ,and it does till you shut off the vehicule.The purpose of the vacuum is only for the heater doors and they are working good.I tied a vacuum gage on the line and had 10 in. of vac....	View
	2000 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L signals VIN: 1FDXF47F3Y Hey Guys, I have this truck that I never get to experiance the problem, all I have to give you is the customer complaint. He tells me that his signals will quit, his speedo quits, his OD light makes a constant flash (not a code) and his ABS light comes on. All...	View
	2002 Ford F-150 King Ranch 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, no power VIN: 1FTRW07632 Truck came in with no history. It is owned my local poilce. Was aquired threw drug deal. Trucks runs sluggish and misses. Cylinder head temp sensor is reading 392 degrees. Installed new cht sensor with no change. Tried different scanner with same results. Chec... Trouble codes: P1000 (not passed monitors), P0171 (lean), P0174 (Lean), P0306 (6 misfire), P0308 (8 Misfire)	View
	2002 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L cylinder head VIN: 1FMZU75W32 Customer at wits end, has had several spark plugs blow out of cylinder heads several times and had repairs done at shops that used helicoil type repairs. Has decided to replace cylinder heads with new castings. Alldata says to remove engine to replace cylinder...	View
	2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L engine VIN: 1FTWX33FOX hey all you powerstroke guys out there this o2 f350 powerstroke uses 1 gal of motor oil in 60 miles an don't smoke white at all starts fine an has no extenal oil leaks ether. last week i changed all the injector orings because i had one with this trouble an th...	View
	2004 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FDWE35P44 Hey all, truck came in as a no start. We started with both fuel filters(1 at pump on rail & other top of engine). Bled fuel system and it started. The truck runs for about 10 minutes and then will slowly die. Found out that second filter runs out of fuel. Rebl...	View
	1995 Geo Prizm LSi 1.8L Cuts out, Severe Jerk on Accel VIN: 1Y1SK5287S Vehicle came in on wrecker, no start, college student, minimal funds. found secondary ignition intermittent spark, replaced wires, excessive resistance; distributor cap & rotor, excessive corrosion; ignition coil, because it lit me up while I was testing for c... Trouble codes: 31 (map)	View
	2002 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L recirculation door VIN: 2GTEK19T62 Truck came in fogging up windshield intermittantly. Recirculation door is stuck on recirc. Recirc motor has power and ground but no ref voltage from the control head to switch it. If you power it up manually with 5 volts at the control head the door switches t...	View
	2002 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.3L Misfire VIN: 1GTEC14W82 this vehicle came from a dealership from a sale in charlotte. do not have any information on the onwer or the vehicles history. the check engine light comes on and it has(po300) random misfires. you can watch the misfire data and it will count them off above i... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 1J4GZ78Y6T Hopefully you Jeep wizards can help out on this one. I have a 5.2L Jeep Grand Cherokee that starts for about 3 seconds then we loose the injector signal and it shuts off. It will keep running if you spray carb cleaner into the Throttle Body so it's a fuel deli...	View
	1997 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0L No Start VIN: 1J4FJ78S4V Hello all Jeep Techs! I have a 97 Cherokee that was running and driving fine. Customer had done many stops yesterday and after one of those stops, the jeep would not restart. He had the jeep towed here and it sat overnight. I went out this AM to check the no s...	View
	1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L diff VIN: 1J4FT68S2V hello guys thanks in advance. this jeep came from auction through used car lot ,so i have no previous repair info.car came in for safety and service,on test drive i noticed bearing noise but no vibration. diagnosed and sold pinion bearings. front bearing was w...	View
	1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L No Start, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GZ783VC this one driving us crazy original towed in no start no fuel pressure ( possible coincedence)replace pump ( oem only) returned mil light on cuts out intermitten scan po po 1390 po 1391 cam / crank replaced same problem sat @ idle no problem cust pick up go 1 b... Trouble codes: P1390, P1391, P0315	View
	1998 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1J4FY29P74 Hi there, This jeep's gauges dont work the check engine light dosen't come on at all and it bucks and hesitates at times. I have 0 volts on the bus line, I have unplugged all the sensors and the air bag module and I still have no voltage. I have removed the da...	View
	1994 Lexus LS400 4.0L tilt steering wheel VIN: JT8YF11E5R Does anyone know of a repair kit for this,I really can't see spending over 1600 dollars on motor if there is another way thanks in advance. Don	View
	2002 Lexus LS430 4.3L Instrument Cluster VIN: JTHBF30623 Toyota Lexus 2002-2003y. [...] The car was bought with following problem. The digital odometer has been stuck at 32.300km. Speedometer arrow stuck at zero speed. The only error code present is: "Zero point calibration of deceleration sensor undone"...	View
	2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L Fuse #25 VIN: 1LNHM82W9Y We are having a problem with this Lincoln. It is blowing the #25 fuse intermintantly. This fuse is for the interior lights. Sometimes it blows when you open any of the doors. Sometimes when you hit the trunk release or interior lights on the main switch. We ha...	View
	1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L No Start VIN: WEBBA48D33 I was had already fineshed tightening the fuel pump because it was leaking, started up and I tried to just tight it up a little more, and I shorted the power source on the pump. There was a post in the library but I don't get what board he's talking about. Ple...	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L No Start VIN: WDBNG70J9Y Hey everyone, we have had this car for a few weeks now with not a whole lot of luck. The customer drove the car in after complaining of a no start condition. The initial inspection the car fired right up everytime for about an hour. Went for a test drive and t...	View
	2003 Mercury Marauder 4.6L Air distribution VIN: 2MEHM75V83 Mercury/ Ford techs I have this Marauder with electronic climate control that has no blower out the vents most of the time. I have the Ford manual for this car but I have gotten down to the control head replacement($617.00). I have vacuum at the control head 1...	View
	2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 3.8L MIL Lamp on, hard to fill with fu VIN: 4A4MN21S34 hi guys, i am just wondering what i am getting into with this mitsubishi.my mitchell has very little info on this vehicle. the mil is on with a p0441 evap purge flow code. the customer is having a hard time filling the tank. she says it just keeps shutting of... Trouble codes: P0441	View
	1998 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8L ebcm VIN: 1G3HC52K2W Thanks for any help in advance. I installed an injector on this car to fix a miss on cyl #1. Two days later customer comes back because the abs and traction off lights come on intermitnly. I test drive the vehical and get the lights to come on. When the lights...	View
	1998 Plymouth Voyager 3.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 2P4FP2532W This van is a good customer of ours and well maintained. A few weeks ago after driving about an hour on the freeway, it sudenly lost power and started to mis baddly. The van was towed to our shop with a P0300 code. A quick inspection found the coil wire had fa... Trouble codes: P0305 (misfire cyl. 5), P0301 (misfire cyl1), P0300 (random misfire)	View
	1993 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G2HZ52K9Z Hi guys Im having a real problem with this bonneville!It keeps coming in on the hook.The costumer said the car would stall and not start for them and as soon as it came into my shop it wouldnt stall and run completely great.It does have a vat system but the se...	View
	1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L Stall VIN: 2FMN5SIOWT i havev a 99 grand prix 3.1 liter customer states when coming off the highway will run rough and stall then drive ok. it has no codes do these tranys have problems with the tcc lock up solonied. thanks	View
	2004 Pontiac Montana 3.4L park problem VIN: 1GMDX03E54 vehicle came in originally with wipers that would park straight up. It looked like someone had replaced the wiper motor recently and my tech figured it just needed to be re-timed. That fixed the problem for about a week and it was back. We replaced the wiper m...	View
	2000 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WP0CA2981Y We have a Boxter wich acts up funny.Starting the car runs rough and wont rev over 2000rpm ,retrieve Code p1502 (Throttle Angle Spring delay).when i erase the code while engine is running engine runs smooth and revs up perfect plus no more codes until i shut it... Trouble codes: P1502	View
	1990 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, only when warm VIN: 4S3BJ6327L The repair shop the car came from said that once the timing belt was replaced and the car was ran that it would run bad and dye at idle when it got to operating temp they could not find the problem. So the customer brought it to us she said the car ran fine un...	View
	1991 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L No Start, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 4S3BC6325M Car will not start cold, on a warm day or if it has been inside it will start and immediately die.After about 10 or 12 tries it will idle if you dont touch the throttle until it warms up, then it runs and drives normal.I have used snap on Vantage to scope the ... Trouble codes: 21 (engine coolant temp), 24 (idle air control), 32 (ho2s), 13 (cmp sensor no signal)	View
	2001 Subaru Outback VDC 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3BH89651 Having trouble with a 3.0l H-6 misfire problem on cyls 1,3,5. Vehicle came in with a light rough idle and the check engine light on with 1,3,5 misfire codes. Could not find any external vacuum leaks or other problems and the misfires seemed fairly minor. Did t... Trouble codes: P0301, P0303, P0305	View
	2002 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner 3.4L No Start, Stall VIN: STEGN92N52 hello fellow techs. i have this 2002 toyota that will start and die. you have to turn the key off when it dies or it won't restart. customer wanted a fuel pump replaced. he or someone tried to change the filter. the fuel lines were left loose and spilled gas a... Trouble codes: P1300 (igniter fault)	View
	2003 Toyota Camry SE 2.4L SRS Light VIN: 4T1BE32K53 Hi group, I have a srs code B1149. Does anyone have the definition for it? My Michell system has the wiring schematic but no info on the code. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks	View
	1992 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8L Accessories VIN: WVWPA01GXW I need the unlock code for this radio vin# [...] Sticker# on radio 357 035 180A Thank You	View
	2000 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion 2.8L lights on VIN: WVWUH23B2Y tested for codes,found code 1203 loss communication between abs and instrument cluster. I have checked the connector at the abs motor. Alldata doesn't give much. The complant is both abs and brake light on dash keep coming on. But will also go back off.	View
	1993 Volvo 850 GLT 2.4L Trip Cumputer VIN: YV1LS5517P This 850 has a VDO instrument panel with the trip computer. None of the functions on the trip computer work,the display is blank except for the digital clock display which is fixed at 2:42 and won't change with pushing the adjustment buttons up,down or both. C...	View
	1997 Volvo 960 2.9L Door Locks VIN: YV1KS9608T This is for the Volvo techs...This 97 960 is in showroom condition...rigorous maintenance schedule followed, garaged, not driven in the rain, etc. The remote entry and door locks are acting "strange". First using the key in the driver's door, only the driver's...	View
	1998 Volvo S70 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LS5574W Hi guys I have a bad air injection pump. My real concern is I took it off and it was full of ice.I removed it and can get it to work but its loud. I know I have to replace it, but I need to know how water gets in these. The pump is pretty pricey and hate to se... Trouble codes: P0410 (Secondary air injection system fault)	View

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	1999 Audi A4 1.8L High exh. temp. VIN: WAUGB28D4X Well, not fixed...yet. The customer, upon hearing costs involved in turbo replacement came & took vehicle back, to make a decision on repair or moving on. We had spent more time with it to come to the conclusion that the turbo needed to be at least removed to ...	6
	1995 BMW 318i 1.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4USCC8327S Thanks for the great response on this car. Most opinions were a vacuum leak or a fuel pressure problem.It turns out it was both. The diaphram in the fuel pressure regulator, which presses into the fuel rail, was leaking and causing excessive fuel pressure in p... Trouble codes: 201 (O2 control).	12
	1991 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L egr VIN: 1G4HP54C9M i REPLACED THE O2 SENSOR AND THE COSTOMER TOOK THE CAR, SAID THAT IT RUNS ALOT BETTER AND THE LIGHT ONLY COMES ON DURING HEVEY DECEL, HE WANTED HE CAR BACK AND SIAD HE WAS HAPPY ENOUGH. SO COULD NOT FINISH THE CAR COMPLETLY	14
	1990 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ 2.3L timing chain VIN: 1G1LZ14A0L Again, thankyou to all who took the time to help. I removed the timing cover again and this time found the tensioner assembly completely collapsed. The dowel that pressed in to hold the tension before you release it had wedged in the bore holding the shaft f...	18
	1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Starting VIN: 2G1FP32P6R replace theft deterrent module thanks to glen [...] for your help	8
	1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe 4.3L Cuts out VIN: 1GNDT13W1R Thanks to all the techs that answered. I replaced the dist. with a reman,and drove it for a week without no stalling. Sent the old dist back to the rebuilder with a request to see what the trouble might be, had an answer that they couldn't find anything wrong....	16
	1996 Chevrolet Express 2500 5.7L rear shoes VIN: 1GCFG25R8T Hey guys, sofar customer is much happier how vehicle stops now. We ended up installing AC/DELCO-DURASTOP(their competive make brand) shoes & readjusted by backing off parking brake 1st. Special thanx to David, Kevin, Paul & James for info. they sent. Marvin if...	12
	1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GNEL19W9X ok, I did not have 12v at passlock module for the red/white wire. I replaced the passlock module (rt side of radio on astro) and performed the relearn. key to run, momentarily turn to start and relase to run for 10 min. turn off for 10 sec and repeat 2 more ti... Trouble codes: P1626, U1192.	3
	1999 Chevrolet S10 LS 4.3L Starting VIN: 1GCCS19X5X Thanks to all who replied in an attempt to help me fix this vehicle. Special thanks to Cameron [...] who suggested to use a file to trim the edge of the switch. Cameron also suggested if we were not installing the switch whi...	7
	1994 Chrysler LHS 3.5L no communication VIN: 2C3HD56F8R Thanks for replying. After checking some of the common problems with this car, I thought I'd check powers and grounds at the tcm. The whole time I was checking voltages at the tcm I was backprobing. I thought this time I'd unplug the connector at the tcm. Look...	6
	1999 Chrysler LHS 3.5L interior temperature VIN: 2C3HC56G0X Replacing the control head seems to have solved the problem. It was suggested to try recalibrating the unit by disconnecting power. I did that, it did not help. Others suggested possibly the sunload sensor, in car temp sensor, or a blend door actuator problem....	8
	2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi Limited 2.7L engine VIN: 1C3EL65U41 Thanks for your time,everyone.Cylinder comp was run cold and was even. I did run a top intake cleaner prior to posting, sorry for not mentioning. There did appear to be a lot of movement in motor mounts but nothing was torn nor were they worn enough to clunk w...	3
	2004 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L fuel odor VIN: 2C8GT64L24 I should have looked at this harder before posting. Ran 2 tanks of fuel through it before I got time to work on this. Never did set an evap code. I posted this hoping for a quick answer, due to my OTC genesys will not do the commands needed for a good smoke te...	5
	1992 Dodge Ram 50 2.4L clutch pedal freeplay VIN: JB7F124W8N Alright, well another tech posted this request and I guess he forgot about it. What ended being the fix is a shim for the flywheel. We put about a 30 thousandths shim and all is good now. I don't why the problem started after and not before we put the clutch i...	4
	1995 Dodge Neon Sport 2.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3ES62Y4S I want to thank you all for your help. It was your tips that helped me find the problem. It was not a vacuum leak or the EGR, but it was the wiring to the IAC. The violet wire was the culprit. I also found where the wire was broken. (rubbed in two) This car ... Trouble codes: 25 (IAC valve circuits. shorted condition detected or vacuum leak detected.).	14
	1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L motor Hi everyone and thank's for the Idea's, but so far we have put lifter's and intake gasket's in it, checked fuel pressue that stood at about 45, pulled the inspection cover to check the flex plate, that's not very easy on these truck's, pulled the timing cover ...	17
	1966 Ford mustang 289CID specifications I thank you all that responded.It was very useful information,especially the web links.I'll return the favor by 'pay it forward'.	8
	1994 Ford F-150 XL 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTEF15N7R thanks for replies. tried maf, 2 o2s, eca, made new o2 harness and moved from pos cable harness. nothing worked. grounds ok. with key on o2 sig will go neg. [...] lab scope to o2 harness and scanner hooked up, can start car, warm up to cl, o2 will read good...	18
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMDA54RTW Thanks for all replies. Many wondered why I don't JUST use the tool. Like Scott from New York mentioned in his post, I remember (while still working at the dealership) where the tool was used properly, and despite this still had codes. Sometimes its nice to se...	17
	2000 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3L Accessories VIN: 1FMSU43F7Y I hate to say it but we sent this one away without being fixed. Have had three different people look at this truck and we cant find the keypad number anywhere. Thanks for all the help everyone, it is appreciated	16
	2001 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon XL 6.8L rocker arms VIN: 1FBSS31SX1 much thanks to evreybody that replied sorry it took so long to close this one but i had to get nice and cosey with this van. this was not a job for faint at heart, i recomend only seasoned heavy line techs try to tackle it. every reply i got called it, too thi...	12
	2002 Ford Excursion XLT 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FMSU43EF2 I appreciate everyones help. I pulled the pump back off this morning and didn't find a check ball in the pump. It was however laying way back under the turbo. Put everything back together and the truck fired right up. Thanks for all your help. Trouble codes: P1212 (ICP Below expected value.).	9
	2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU73K93 I went ahead with the advice I was given and replaced the upper intake plenum gaskets and it's been 2 weeks and no problems yet thanks for the input Trouble codes: P0153 (HO2S21 circuit slow response), P0304 (cyl 4 misfire), P0305 (cyl 5 misfire), P0306.	7
	2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8L abs pump VIN: 1C34542V13 thanks allthat replyed long story. 2 mounths ago diag. abs module. custermer pulled fuse no fix. 1 mounth ago truck's drive shaft broke & broke tail on tranny. we repaired that. custmer 1 week later wonted abs repair so we did still had low speed abs turning o...	12
	1990 Honda Accord LX 2.2L ign switch and shifter VIN: 1HGCB7658L thanks to all who wrote in. we replaced the netural safty switch.	12
	2001 Honda Civic DX 1.7L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEM21221 sorry took so long still waiting to hear from customer.cly. head will need replace. thanks for the help. Trouble codes: 1361 (t.d.c. sensor).	4
	1994 Lexus LS400 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8YF11E5R Lexus es400 computer had 4 capasers bad Send computer to Aussie automotive electronics in Washington state. he did a great Job if you need his # 1-[...]. He's from land down under and a good smart Tech. and knows computers.	3
	1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D 3.0L Starting VIN: WDBAB33A7C It was determined from some of the suggestions and recommended to the customer to adjust the valves. The customer is over 80 years old , doesn`t drive much and declined any further repairs. She stated she will just plug it in when cold. Thanks for all the grea...	17
	2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L windows,seat, lock,mirror VIN: WDBNF70J8Y thanks to all that replied. most said the right side seat module was a very common problem. we tried unplugging and reconnecting no help checked power and ground. we cannot access body module so we had customer take to dealer they repaired connector under dash...	9
	1993 Nissan 300ZX 3.0L ecu VIN: HOPX003201 Hello again guys i finaly found tcm installed it checked for communication while the car moving and bingo it is fixed shifting fine and all ok,again thank you very much for your help.MICHEL	3
	2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L no start VIN: 1G2NW12E03 thanks for all the help on this hair puller. finally replaced ignition cylinder. voltage dropped to 2.63 . dealer had it stock so it must be a common problem.	7
	1996 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2L rear diff VIN: JF1GF4859T well here's what we found. the bolts holding the ring gear on had all come out allowing ring gear to turn freely. after installing a used rear diff we discovered that the vicous coupling was also faulty.( had warned customer that rear problem may be a syptom a...	4
	1999 Subaru Forester S 2.5L right rear camber VIN: JF1SF6558X Thanks for the help. We ended up having to modify the new part to be similar to the old part and let the alignment shop finish the rest of the adjustments.	2
	1994 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L harsh shift VIN: JT2GK12E1R thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I felt from the beginning that I had created this problem but was frustrated mostly due to the lack of info I could find on the 541E. (lots of 540 info).over the weekend I found a toyota tech website that let me access a...	12
	1999 Toyota RAV4 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3GP10V1X We got 13 replies and everyone pointed to the vsv, which was replaced. We went through testing the EGR flow and test the MAP sensor. We finally got the egr readiness monitor to reset on it's own and the vehicle hasn't been back, it's been a couple weeks. We en... Trouble codes: P1401 (Insufficient EGR Flow).	14
	2002 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T 1.8L side airbag crash sensor VIN: 9BWDE61J42 Not much help recieved, 1 reply indicated that it may be a coding issue. Will take car to the dealer, will post update after. Thanks anyway!	7
	2002 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L lockout VIN: YV1SZ58D22 The customer bought this car out of town. I talked with the dealer and his local Volvo dealer tech. I also talked to our local Volvo dealer techs. Everyone including one of the posts thinks the problem is in the trans itself. The customer is taking the car bac...	3

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