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	2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L xenon directional headlights VIN: WAUDG74F85 hey fellow audi guys, I have a 05, A6 with directional xenon headlights coming to me tomorrow from the body shop down the road. They replaced the headlight, on the right front and they need the basic settings done on it,(I believe). They have no scanner to com...	View
	1997 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L airbag VIN: 1G6KD54Y5V Hello all we have a 97 Deville which came in with a check airbag system displayed we scanned vehicle and found B1126 - Driver Deployment Loop Open we have checked all fuses and wiring we knew of to no avail we don,t have much data availible to us at this time ...	View
	1996 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCEC19R1T Hey guys, thanks for looking at this message. This vehicle died while driving and has not started since. When cranking, it kicks back and acts like a bad timing chain or crossed wires. There is good spark and fuel pressure. It pops back in the intake sometimes... Trouble codes: P1345 (Disagreement between cam and crank sensor)	View
	1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4L daytime running lamps VIN: 1G1JF12T3V i hope you guys can help i have no clue. the drl indicator lamp on the dash flashes and the drl's are inop. the only fix i can find for this is a stuck relay. changed the relay and still inop i don't know these systems at all anybody run across this. all other...	View
	1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L radio VIN: 3GNEK16R7X does this vehicle really have retained accessory power, the radio stays on till you open door but battery is draining. icaught the radio coming back on again after the door is shut, i checked all the door jamb switches and when i got to the last door (left rea...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4L fuel gauge VIN: 1G1ND52TX6 The gauge stays on full then goes down to the correct reading of 1/2. During road test the gauge slowly went to "E". Fuel gauge and scanner read the same. When the sensor is disconected the fuel gauge peggs full then slowly returns to"e". Stays on E till the k...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G1ND52JX2 came in cranks ok no start. tested fuel pressure, ok tested spark- found spark at plug in 3 front cylinders cannot manage to see any injector pulse with noid light, or labscope. wtf???	View
	2002 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Surge VIN: 2G1WH55K42 Hi, everyone I hope someone can help me,this vehicle will surg at the most about 450 rpm, it only does this when in overdrive & between 1,500 to 2,000 rpms with t.p.s. not moving at all. I have tested t.p.s. & m.a.f. sensors thay test good. I don't show any mi...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHC23103 im not familiar with 6.6 gm diesel.after investigation & basic testing of vac.pump,solinoids i found vent solinoid staying in vent position on scanner when commanded for test. sometimes closing other times not at all.possible pcm problem?solinoids work fine wh... Trouble codes: 404 (egr pressure sensor circuit.)	View
	2001 Chrysler Town & Country EX 3.8L EATX Controller VIN: 2C4GP54L31 Hello all, and thanks in advance for your assistance. I had this vehicle come in last week in limp-in mode with the MIL illuminated. I retrieved p0700 from the ecm, but when I attempted to get codes from the EATX, I had no communication. I then tried abs, sir,...	View
	1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L tcc VIN: 3B7HF13Z1T Please help!!! Dodge trans guys. TCC is being commanded on and off creating a surge while driving at about 45 - 55 mph. RPMs do change and TCC does engage and disengage. Replaced TPS, Reprogram PCM and did drop the trans pan and inspect. No metal but did find ...	View
	1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L Surge VIN: 3B7HF13Z2V Truck surges 600-1200rpm in park and in gear less of a surge. The intake was cleaned and iac was replaced the repair was great for about 2 months it. I cleaned the throtle body and cleared apaptives this fixed the problem for about 2 weeks. Last time the truck...	View
	2000 Dodge Stratus ES 2.5L goes into limp in mode VIN: 1B3EJ56H8Y vehicle came from another shop that replaced the input speed sensors, we replaced the out put sensor,(just because we have seen so many go bad!) we also through a crank shaft sensor at it. problem still came back. po725 engine speedsensor circuit, we tightened...	View
	2000 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3B7KF23681 hello tech never had to use this be for have 2000 r2500 diesel in shop 5.9l and can not get my scaner will not working on this truck cheked all fuse and i do not have drb to do the test to check pcm and ecm well checked ground shorts and found none at pcm oe e... Trouble codes: 1694 (no bus messages receved frome companion module)	View
	2001 Dodge Intrepid ES 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3HD46R7X Hi all. This car comes into my shop with multiple problems. Missing, cuting off, no power under load and a check engine light on. We find out the cat. converter on the left side is broken and pluged. Codes stored for missfires and cam and crank sensors aslo co... Trouble codes: P0351 (coil 1 intermit. failure), P1351 (cam and crank sensor intermit. failure)	View
	2004 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 5.9L tilt column lever VIN: 3D7MU48C54 Hello again all. I need to remove the lower steering column shroud to access the wiring for the multi function switch, but the tilt column lever prevents this. I see no clip, screw or other attatchments so how does that lever come off? Thanks in advance, Brian	View
	2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 2.4L Crankshaft front seal VIN: 1B3EL46X65 O.K. We inhereted this from another shop. This car has had the crank seal replaced at least twice at another shop, the last time they repaired it they told the customer that there was excessive crankshaft endplay, which was most likely causing the repeated sea...	View
	1988 Ford F F700 7.0L Rear main VIN: 1FDNF70K9J Customer brought in truck missing bad. We tested and found some burnt valves. Removed heads and had reconditioned. Reinstalled and had problem with cooling system. Tore back down and found crack in block. Decided to go with short block sense we had the heads d...	View
	1990 Ford F-150 Custom 5.0L overflow VIN: 1FTEF15N3L Good snowy day (for some); I've rummaged thru the archives, and still haven't fixed this. This particular f150 has already been to ford dealer for the updated pumps, and has the external outlet checks on both tanks. Removed and tested both external check valve...	View
	1991 Ford Mustang LX 2.3L No Start VIN: 1FACP41M6M car was towed in no start, found it has fuel pressure, fuel volume, good gas, has spark on both coils, has good noid. found crank position sensor had bad wave form with a few ocasional drop outs, thought for sure this was the problem but however made no differ...	View
	1995 Ford F-350 Special 7.3L hard start VIN: 2FDKF38F1S Hi I have a 1995 ford f350 7.3l diesel in here EOT reads 270 cold and drops to 230 when hot unit is a hard start cold have replaced sensor with known good one from another truck and the old sensor reads fine in other truck next - checked pin 91 gy/r wire at pc... Trouble codes: P0198	View
	1996 Ford Ranger Splash 2.3L moniters not setting VIN: 1FTCR14AXT after seven cool downs and drive cycles.monitors still down checked pids again found maf at 153hz.put new sensors same brand motorcraft.checked fuse # 10 replaced it.coolent and iat within 8drgs cold.checked powers and grounds at computer and was ok. we put 30...	View
	1996 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L Clutch VIN: 1FMCU24XOT Slave cylinder gets air in it after driving about a week. No leaks of fluid. If vehicle sits for a week it will work fine, it seams that it's only when used. I am thinking the slave is letting air in. Again no fluid loss. Thanks for any input, Bill.	View
	1998 Ford Escort LX 2.0L srs VIN: 3FALP15P1V Hi there need some input on this one. We have a situation with the orange srs light intermittently coming on and STAYING on while driving and then for no apparent reason shutting off. Unfortunately this car does not support the use of scan tool diagnostics. On...	View
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Mechanical VIN: 1FTSW31F6X Thank you for taking the time to read this. I have my friend's Ford truck here that has a knocking noise that seems to be coming from the front passenger side of the engine and sounds like it is coming from the top side of the engine. It doesn't sound like a r...	View
	2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Stall VIN: 2FMZA5149Y Hello Ford techs, need some help. I am replacing the cam sensor sycronizer & I seen where you can install it correctly with a DVOM but I can't find the procedure anywhere. If anyone could give it to me it would be greatly appreciated. Or a way to set it at TDC...	View
	2000 Ford Windstar SE 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA524XY back in december vehicle came in with codes for intake runner control problem and also fuel trim at - 20..replaced clips for runners ,attmempted find cause of rich condition but am stumped for ideas any help would be appreciate..cleaned maf.air temp 68 ambient...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XL 5.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 8YRF08L818 Hello. This Fortaleza (as the F-150 is called in Venezuela) idles rough for the first 10 minutes then run super smooth the rest of the day. During this time the voltage of the 2 oxigen sensor is steady at .01 -.02 V. When the idle runs smooth the values cicle...	View
	2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0L Electrical VIN: 3FAFP31313 Ford techs, anybody!! LOL. Customer complaint is while driving in stop & go traffic a clicking sound starts. Sounds like it is coming from behind the driver's side of the dash and sounds like a relay. When this noise starts (only in stop & go) the dash lights ...	View
	2004 Ford E-250 5.4L rear brakes VIN: 1FTNS24L74 hello to all and thanks in advance. i have this laundry delivery vehicle that is eating up brakes. we have done the fronts about every 15k to 20k and the rears (disc) as stated above. i know the client does a lot of stopping and starting as is the nature of hi...	View
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L suspension VIN: 1FTSX21575 came in complaining about driving on freeway about 60-70. he stated he hit a pot hole. truck bounced all over the road. and almost crashed. retorque frontend parts. cant seem to find anything else wrong. there is some tsb ive done. need some help. thanks for t...	View
	1993 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall VIN: 1HGCB7659P Hi, I have this 93 honda accord that search's for idle upon start up. Can shut off and restart and it will be fine. Also stalls and sometimes has extended crank before restart and other times will start right up. Checked for spark during extended crank and had...	View
	2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7L No Start, VIN: 1HGEM229X1 no start problem we check codes no codes check crank sensor does not given any singal all + and - are there. but honda dont stock it they have not sold one	View
	2003 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L Radio VIN: 2HKYF18543 Good day folks! I have this 03 pilot here and the radio seems to stay on for about a minute after exiting truck, I've never seen this before, it looks like the radio is not easy to remove so any info would be helpful. According to MOD wiring diagram fuse #48 a...	View
	1998 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, lacks power VIN: SAJHX6241W Need some expert jag help. we have the solis scan tool but have no jag software and i am unable to code definition and unable to view all sensores under generic mode. Any help on the definiton of this code and any diagnostic help would be great thanks Trouble codes: P1643	View
	1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L No Start, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1J4FJ68S9P need some help here. I got this jeep towed in went to crank it and it started right up.I scanned it no codes all sensor readings seemed fine. it has an off idle hesitation if you snap the throttle so we replaced tps... was a bit better but still there so we re...	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L heater core VIN: 1J4GW58N2Y need help! i am about two hours in on pulling dash to replace blend door for hot/cold and the dash toward center will not release. i look and look for a hidden screw, but no luck finding it. how the hell does this dash come out?	View
	1993 Mazda 626 LX 2.0L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1YVGE22A4P code 08 keeps coming back intermittenly saying open or short i have ohmed out the wires to ecm. power is constant during wiggle test cannot get it to act up at shop.customer will pickup and not make it out of the parking lot.PLEASE HELP anyone delt with this c... Trouble codes: 08 (mass airflow circuit open or short)	View
	1999 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BJ2220X This vehicle has very low mileage, driven by little old lady. Visual inspection of plugs and O2's confirm rich running. There is a TSB on the MAF's on these vehicles, but production number indicates that this one is OK. Fuel pressure regulator functioning prop... Trouble codes: P0172 (Fuel Sytem Too Rich Bank 1)	View
	1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBDA28D3N Is there a way to flash codes on this vehicle. Our modis with european software does not communicate. We have tried holding button down for several seconds on diagnostic connector in engine compartment on passenger side near battery. Any knowledgeable guidance...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L high beam lights / turn signal VIN: WDBHA28E7V this condition is simple and if it is a malfunction it is strange because the logic behind it seems plausable. anyway the condition of question is that every since we replaced the turn signal switch ( for no right turn signal function) when driving with the hi...	View
	1991 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.0L Reverse VIN: JN8DR07Y81 Looking for some input. I think we have a transmission going south but want to confirm. What happens is after driving it a while and getting to operating temperatures, when you shift into reverse, most of the time there is none until you bring it up to about 1...	View
	1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1CA21D5T Hello all...this vehicle was towed in. Complaint was that it will not start but will crank. It does have injector pulse but no spark or at times weak spark. checked OHMS at coils,OK cam and crank sensors show good valves. Ground circuit as per Mitchell seems f... Trouble codes: P1320	View
	2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L Surge VIN: 3N1CB51D41 after repairing dip stick tube and oil problem customer mentioned surging problem checked comp. for codes non present surging only occurs at 1600 to 1800 rpms. checked tps readings they where good i can unplug one half of tps and problem goes away but still wo...	View
	1999 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L engine VIN: 1G3GR62C3X Hi Guys,Thanks in advance for helping! I trying to determine the exact cause of this 4.0 northstar overheating. I have done alot of research on this,and realize the northstar's have a big problem with the headbolt treads in the block striping,and causing a hea...	View
	2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3L speedo not working VIN: 2P4GP-44R7 speedo working according to customer when it came in for oil change. check engine light has been on for a while tho. However, I can't scan for codes with Modis using either Normal or genaric OBDII modes. Scan was attempted and failed, BEFORE ANY work was done....	View
	1983 Pontiac Firebird 2.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1P345H34J3 I am in real need of help, One of my guys(no longer with the company) overhauled this carburator due to a dead spot, since the overhaul the vehicle would not idle. I got fed up with the hassle and have taken on this job myself. I tore the carburator back down ...	View
	1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L Unknown VIN: 1G2NE12T3X This car came to me for grind noise while braking, low pedal and red brake lamp on. I found front pads gone (grind), left front caliper leaking, and fluid almost empty on master. I replaced pads, rotors, and leaking caliper, bled out the fluid at the new calip...	View
	2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.4L Horn VIN: 1G2NF52E53 I am on a ghost hunt. Please help, I have a 2003 grand am that intermittly will have the horn go off in the middle of the night. The customer states that when this happens she hits the steering wheel repeatly to get to stop. horn button tests o.k., but don't w...	View
	1996 Saturn SC2 1.9L engine VIN: IGE25EF79D has anyone and or is it possible to remove this engine from the top...I know they usually come out the bottom ,but that inevitably screws up the use of my stall,and you know no matter how well you plan to have all the correct parts in your hot little hand ,it ...	View
	1999 Subaru Forester 2.5L engine VIN: JF1SF6355W Was given this one after the 1st mech had it for a week. This forester is overheating. It will run just a hair warm when left idling for a long time but if you drive, it over heats and boils out the over flow in a mile or two. It cools to a hair warm in a few ...	View
	1993 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6L Hesitation, lack of power VIN: JS3TD02V1P Hoping someone has seen this before.Vehicle runs fine cold.After completly warmed up OD light starts flashing and it has a total loss of power just above idle.I've just started checking this vehicle but our motis doesn't seem to support suzuki.I have tried som... Trouble codes: 33 (maf)	View
	1993 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L no power assist VIN: JT2SK12E3P Hello everyone and thanks for the input. I have this 4 cylinder 1993 Camry that was towed in. The customer states that intermittently there will be no power steering. We got the vehicle here and the fluid is full and the steering seems to operate ok. Does anyo...	View
	1996 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L Poor Fuel Economy, long crank VIN: 4T1BF12BXT this car has a long crank befor it starts. has had recent work. re checked timing belt to make sure timing marks are on,and there were right on the money. next went and ck fuel press, good fuel press. but, the fuel pump does not kick on till the starter is ing...	View
	1996 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BG12K5T after timing belt service, po340 cam position circuit light came on. checked cam and crank wave form at same time and found that tdc and no.1 position occurs at same time. wires are good and not shorted, installed new cam sensor and crank sensor,shielded wires... Trouble codes: P0340	View
	1996 Toyota RAV4 2.0L No Start VIN: JT3HP10V2T check for crank & cam signal both present.check power & grounds to ecm.check crank & cam sensor wires for short to ground. no problem found.engine sometimes starts after 10 minute of cranking.once shut off no start again.once running i checked all sensor value...	View
	1999 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L Mechanical VIN: 4T1BG22K6X i need help please,i am lost on this one.had oil leak behind oil pump cover replaced o ring,put all new seals & timming belt ,did not pack gears with grease now i do not have oil pressure.i can put air in valvecover and get pressure for just about 10 sec,s itp...	View
	2000 Toyota Celica GT 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDDR32T6Y Test the idle with OTC Genisys, Idle should be 700-800rpms with a/c off and 800-900rpms with a/c on. But it is the other way arround, without it the idle is @[...] and with it @600rpms. The code is 505, idle control system malfunction. No vacuum leaks detec... Trouble codes: P0505	View
	2001 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, no codes VIN: 1NXBR12E91 this corrola came in for check tune plugs wires good. we reccomended decarb and belt was cracking so we replaced. customer came back complaining of a ticking noise at idle. we found tensioner to be noisey so replaced. now customer came back complaining of a ve...	View
	2003 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1NXBR32E83 Replace front O2 sensor because it seemed like Toyota T.S.B. about these code fit my problem, Less than one week later they all came back. Freeze Frame data shows that P0300 happened while the vehicle was still cold. It seems like I have an intermittent misfir... Trouble codes: P0125 (p0300-), P0300 (p0301-), P0301 (p0304-), P0304	View

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	2002 Audi A6 3.0L 1st gear VIN: WAUJT64B02 Thanks for all the help. The responses were varied and good suggestions were offered. It is not a quattro, only a front wheel drive. I thought it was a six speed trans, due to the fact the shifter could go into a 'manual select', but in fact I am told it is a ...	8
	1994 BMW 530i 3.0L oil pressure VIN: WBAHE2328R thanks for all the help, everyone was right all the bolts in the oil pump housing were loose. I tightened them and it runs perfect!logged 227 trouble free miles since first towed in.	16
	1999 BMW 323i 2.5L door locks VIN: BMW1999323 well the beemer is a fix.Although we had to do the unthinkable and break the drivers door window out.What happened to this thing to cause a terminal lock out is the only door lock on the drivers door had failed. when this happens there is no signal to the gene...	17
	1990 Buick Century Custom 3.3L Excessive Emissions, Surge VIN: 1G4AH54N6L Thanks to everyone who responded to my call for help. Jack from Cal. mentioned “The new cat may be coving up the true mixture'. That's all I needed to hear. It changed my way of thinking. At first I was convinced a sensor was sending a faults reading to the ...	36
	1994 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L heating vents VIN: 1G4HP52L7R thanks to Al [...] and many more techs out there- sometimes the simple things get missed- removed heater hose and back flushed heater core- alot of rust came out- now heating fine- older car customer may not replace core but thats ...	11
	1998 Buick Regal 25th Anniversary Edition 3.8L No Start VIN: 2G4WF5219W found the wiring harness to the crank sensor along the the engine to be frayed causing an intermittant no start.repaired the wires and have not had a problem since. Trouble codes: P0336 (crank sensor).	18
	1990 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z 5.7L fuel control VIN: 1G1FP2388L We have not had the opportunity to move further on this vehicle. Since the computer only operates normally with the aftermarket prom we will try another ecm. Thanks to those who responded.	12
	1996 Chevrolet C2500 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCGC29RX7 Thanks again everyone. The customer is happly driving their work truck!! Thanks especialy to Boyd, There was a shorted wire at the cam sensor. I repaired it and low n behold she fired right up!!	24
	1996 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L Hesitation VIN: 1GNEK13R3T Customer declined on more diagnostic time says it will be back after taxes	24
	2002 Chevrolet S10 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCCS14W42 First of all thank all of you folks for your replies. Almost every one were thinking fuel contamination. I pulled the tank and sure enough there was a syrupy substance (i think a cola product)turns out the guy has bad neighbors.I guess I trusted to much in the...	12
	1999 Chrysler Concorde LXi 2.7L differential/trac control VIN: 2C3HD46J6X first off thanks to all of you who replied to this post. the information provided was what i had suspected it would be, speed sensor related. Of particular interest, although not necessarily helpful, was the bit about the 'large' driver, as this guy had to exc...	8
	1999 Chrysler Concorde LX 2.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on, hard start VIN: 2C3HG46R8X well thanks for the replys as i posted earlyer in up date that i ordered injectors and it was the fix brought fuel trims back in focus runs great Trouble codes: P0172, P0175.	5
	2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L belt noise VIN: 1C3EL55R12 well it looks like aftermarket belts were causing the noise. put an oem belt on it and its been about a week of no noise. thanks for all the help.	14
	2002 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L power steering VIN: 2C4GP44372 We replaced the resivour with the screen and hose and all was good. Thanks to so many of you who hit it right on the head.	15
	2002 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L heater fan VIN: 2C8GP54L72 wow, this site rocks, i posted and 10 min later i had 3 replys. of the nine replys i have so far all said the same thing. check the power control mod behine the glove box. checked it, replaced it and all is working. thanks to all of you for some great help.	9
	2005 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L air bag light VIN: 2C4GP44R05 I did receive 9 replies, before the van left the light went out & we drove it several times & it did not come back on. The only thing we did was try to clear codes & disconnect battery. Replies said possibly clock spring problems that this is a common failure....	12
	1994 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1B7HF16Y0R Hi, Thanks for all the replies. It is normal operation of the PCM to close the EGR solenoid at idle, relying on exhaust backpresure to the transducer to close off the vacuum bleed that prevents the maniflod vacuum from opening the EGR valve until exhust back...	10
	2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L knock/ping VIN: 1B7HF16Y8Y Replace intake gasket and lower plate gasket. Reprogram computer per TSB. Perform fuel sync. The actual repair that cured ping was spark plug replacement. We went with a cooler heat range plug. Autolite 3924. New factory plugs would still ping under load. Foun...	25
	2003 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L not sure VIN: 1D7HG48N33 this dakota needed new ring and pinion to get rid of the noise.we thought wear pattern looked ok but consulted dealer tech and they replaced gears and it is quite now.poor for the low mileage on this truck.when changing lube in rear axle we found the ring and ...	8
	2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.7L Surge, Misfire VIN: 1D7HA18D74 All of you agreed the PCM must be reflashed. I read the TSB on this, but I forgot to mention it in my original post.I explained all this to customer, but the customer decided to take matters in his own hands and went talked to a tech at the local dealer, and t... Trouble codes: P0406.	4
	1998 Ford F-150 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FTRX18L4W we had the computer checked and found nothing wrong, double checked harness found nothing. checked spark again and found iratic spark checked connector and found tab inside broken in plug on #4 cyl. fixed and runs good. thanx to all Trouble codes: P0354.	35
	2000 Ford Excursion XLT 5.4L calipers VIN: 1FMNU40LXY Thank you for all the replies about my Excursion. The problem has not reoccurred in several weeks after experimenting with different brake pads. The pads that have worked are delco ceramic. I hope this continues to work after battling this problem off and on f...	12
	2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L timing VIN: 1FTNX20L41 thanks to all the guys who offered help. the truck needed the tensioner and guide, even though it looked like the tensioner was doing its job it just wasn't enough. thanks dave	8
	2004 Ford F-150 Heritage XL 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on, NO POWER VIN: 2FTRX18W24 Hi, First, thanks to so many fellow techs for sharing some of their knowledge. Sorry, it's taken so long...but I had to leave town (no posse chasing behind!!) and visit a very sick friend. On returning, a Ford Van on CNG and with a different engine configura... Trouble codes: P0171 (system too lean bank 1), P0174 (system too lean bank 2).	16
	1990 GMC R1500 Suburban 5.7L belts VIN: 1GKER16KOL well thanx for all the replies,after further reveiw i have rechecked everything again.found the ps pulley slide off shaft about 1/16'.pressed back on,so far so good.many replies were right on,thanx again techs.	47
	2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.0L Unknown VIN: 1FTZR15X3W I am going to post this as a fix for now. I checked cooler flow, whigh was 1 1x2 Qts. in 20 seconds. I bypassed cooler in the radiator and flushed the trans with a complete fluid change. While I had the pan down I replaced the trans. temp. sensor. At this time...	11
	1999 Honda Accord LX 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG3142X thanks for all who replied, and sorry for the delay in closing this request...I replaced the EGR valve as well as the clutch (due to a slipping @ highway speeds) and all is well. Since this was a 4 cylinder I don't think they have the common problem with the p... Trouble codes: P1491 (EGR lift sensor low lift detected).	3
	2003 Infiniti I35 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKDA31A43 Most reply suggest faulty maf, testing on the meter is inconclusive according to replys, customer did not want to try known good sensor. Used car dealer decide to bring to dealer for further diagnosis Trouble codes: P0152.	3
	1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5L engine VIN: 1J4FY19PXS I did find the problem w/ this jeep.I found the crank sensor was not always reading and 3 wires were chafed through by the starter. Giving me no spark at times . the customer was very happy . thanks to iatn and help from gary,ed,brian and rock. thanks guys.	4
	1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L No Start VIN: 1J4GZ7859S thanks so much of all the replies. after doing all the standard no-start tests (ckps & cmpsi resistance, injector pulse, power to coil, distributor rotation, coil resistance, i even manually triggered the coil to be sure)i then took jim from ont. & john from c...	18
	1998 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4FJ28S0W well this one was the asd relay that fixed it! thanks everyone for the sold advice. Trouble codes: P0622, P1389.	10
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L not sure VIN: 1J4GW58N8X Thanks first of all to everyone that replied but we never heard the noise previous to the following repairs or on our test drive afterwards. We serviced both diffs & the transfer case because most of the replies stated that was a good place to start. Then we r...	14
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Power windows VIN: MA.3143200 Remember this fix guys! After verifying that the Drivers Door Module had good power and ground, but was not producing any bus line pulsed voltage signal{viewed with a scope}, I was advised by Identifix to replace the DDM. New DDM behaved exactly the same. The ...	14
	1994 Lexus ES300 3.0L transmission VIN: JT8GK13TXR Replaced seals on all solenoids. went through valve body. every thing ok there.checked pressures all ok. recomended replacement transmission to customer. Have not heard back as of yet.	5
	1993 Mazda MPV Passenger 3.0L Surge, Cuts out VIN: JM3LV5230P This is gonna be one for the books.After numerous testing of the air metering system because I was sure it had to be at fault somehow after setting a code,but then test's confirmed computer was at fault. Here,s where the fix comes in. plugged a used computer i...	7
	1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L drivers window VIN: WDBJF65H4X Sorry for the long delay. The fix for this was two fold. The first was a broken wire in the harness at the motor, the second was a intermittant window switch. Fixed wiring problem and replaced window switch all is good	8
	2002 Mercury Cougar 2.5L ignition/ecm VIN: 1ZWHT61L82 Well I really fixed this one.After replacing the ecm for the second time I traded it in on a new Jeep Rubicon.While programing the first ecm we had problems getting it to laod the info.Maybe this had something to do with the failure.Thanks for all the help.	4
	1976 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L Hesitation VIN: 2T87M6N601 WOW!48 replies,i think i had 5 in the first ten mins.Many turned to the ignition system mostly regarding pick-up wires breaking, but it wasnt that type of hesitation, i had pulled the carb a second time for a closer look and found nothing checked fuel pressure...	49
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2NF52T71 I would like to thank Tim [...] for pointing me in the right direction. The problem ended up being a partially stuck open IAC valve. Replaced the valve and cleaned the valve bore and noticed an immediate improvement. Thanks to all those that helped. Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean Run Condition).	6
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1G2NF12T81 thanks for the help.Took computer out of car to get numbers.2hr later put back in to move car. Car worked excllent all readings all back to normal.	6

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