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	1999 Audi A6 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUDA34B6X Got another one here, engine runs fine but this EVAP code reoccurs continually. If I run the Leak detection pump self test in block 071 in basic settings it will not pass the test. I can get it to pass if I clamp the hose between the charcoal cannister & the f... Trouble codes: P0442 (EVAP slow leak)	View
	1986 BMW 735i 3.5L Ignition Switch VIN: WBAFH8409G I need to replace the electrial part of the ignition switch. I have removed the shear bolt that retains a large "pin" that holds the switch lock assembly in place but there appears to be something else holding it. I have the key and it functions correctly. I'v...	View
	2002 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L No compressor engagement VIN: 3G5DB03E32 Hello everyone, thanks ahead of time for any help provided on this mess. Ok here we go. My problem is the AC doesn't engage. Ac pressure is good at 90 psi enough to engage compressor. The ac high side pressure sensor is also good, reading 1.2volts and 90psi....	View
	1990 Cadillac DeVille 4.5L Cruising by itself VIN: 1G6CD5338L Car comes in having problem running away without accelerating, at stop ok, as soon as accelerating over 5MPH let go pedal, car can still keeps going up to 30MPH, replaced IAC, Adj TPS .57v with IAC retract & max out 1.14v, also replaced ECM, disconnect cruise ...	View
	1997 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4.6L Misfire VIN: 1G6KF5490V random miss fire on cylinder #2 then it blows blue smoke untill the miss goes away and the smoke clears up, then it wont happen again for 2-3 days, i did pull the number 2 plug when this was happening and it had raw oil on it, car does not overheat and i did a... Trouble codes: P0302	View
	1998 Cadillac Catera 3.0L cooling VIN: W06V52R8WR car came in with oil and water mixrd in radiator	View
	1999 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Serpentine Belt VIN: 1G1YY22G7X This car has a wicked vibration at idle. The belt tensioner shakes so bad it bottoms out and amplifies the noise ten fold. Chevy warranteed the tensioner and belt about 3000 miles ago. It shakes the whole car under load at idle. Hopefully some of you great GM ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCT19W7Y hi this t10 pick up has had this problem on and off for the past 6 months, now it is here at all times and worse when hot. code p0339 crank sensor ckt sets. with a lab scope hooked up and driving vehile on the road. pattern goes haywire above 3500 rpm, a gm cr... Trouble codes: P0339 (crankshaft position sensor ckt)	View
	2001 Chevrolet Astro LS 4.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDM19WX1 Hey guys, this Chevy Astro is taking my lunch, the car came in for a misfire, code p0300.perform a major tune up, it got a lil better but now the vehicle only misses when you push on the gas pedal with vehicle idling. the vehicle has new tune up, new cam and c...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 6.5L Cuts out VIN: 1GAHG39F22 hI GUYS RECENTLY I RECEIVED THIS VAN IN MY SHOP THE PROBLEM CONSIST THAT THE ENGINE JUST CUT OUT WITH NO WARNINGS IF YOU ARE RUNNING THE VEHICLE IT'S JUST CUT OUT AND STARTS IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT PROBLEMS, BUT IF YOU STOP AND TURN OFF THGE ENGINE FOR A WHILE IT'...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L compressor VIN: 2G1WF52E13 Help G.M. techs.Compressor will not engage,pressures are fine.Body computer recognizes a/c switch signal,but the data parameter in the PCM data for a/c request says no.I can command compressor on with scan tool.The pressure signal voltage value on the scan too...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L No Start VIN: 1GNFK16Z23 I have a Suburban that intermittenly turns over and won't start. Has spark and fuel pressure, but no injector pulse. Has no trouble codes stored. I have already installed the electrical portion of the ignition switch. When checking with a scanner the theft det...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5L Steering VIN: 1G1ZT52824 Hello out there, this is a 2004 Malibu with electric steering assist. When driving the car, it steers much easier to the left than it does to the right. On a lift with the wheels off the ground, steering wheel straight, when you start the car the steering whee...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Classic 2.2L fuel pump VIN: 1G1ND52F25 this car came in last week with a vary intermitant no start it seems to happen more on hot days after it has been sitting in the sun but will also die every once in a while when coming to a stop while driving. some times if you start the car over and over agai...	View
	1997 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.5L engine VIN: 4C3AU52N7V When cold there is a loud rattle coming mostly from the front lower engine area. This noise gradually goes away when the engine warms up. This noise resembles a bad pulley bearing. It is not rhythmic and does not sound like a lifter or rod or main bearing. Wit...	View
	1998 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.5L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FR5478HLH this vehicle wont go away happens very intermittent breaks up really bad no power. then will clear out and go away,the it will act up when it wants to. Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2002 Chrysler 300M 3.5L 1st gear VIN: 2C3AE66G42 Greetings everyone, I hope someone can give us some insight into this problem we're having with this vehicle. The manual (alldata)is not very helpful on this one. Here is what it's doing. Vehicle will not go into 1st gear using auto-stick and when the autom...	View
	1997 Dodge B3500 5.2L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B7KB31YVK hello everyone, any help would be good with this van.Its making me scratch my head.This car will run like charm in the bay no codes no misfires.This van is only acting up under load while driving.The costomer said it happened after he change the plugs and wire...	View
	2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7L trans VIN: B7GGAN4YS4 truck will not move. output shaft is reading 0 rpm on scan tool. i do see correct gearshift position on scan tool when i move shifter. i replaced the output shaft sensor , still reads 0 rpm. wiring looks o.k. problem occured after hitting a curb . any ideas? t...	View
	2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: IB7GL22XX2 I need a little help on where to go on this Dakota. I am getting a code p0204, instantly after starting. I checked injectors with a noid light. All are flashing except for #4. The light stays on constantly. I replaced the injector and pigtail because the plug ... Trouble codes: P0204	View
	2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMZA5145Y The short and sweet seta TPS code P0122. Runs rough according to customer lack of power when problem occurs. Will happen 1 day apart to 2 weeks apart have scoped pattern many times pulled on harness etc etc. Everytime customer makes it to shop problem gone. Ha... Trouble codes: P0122	View
	2000 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 7.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1FDXF46F5X This customer brought this truck in 2 months ago, just purchased it, it ran horrible, someone that delivered it filled it with gas, after 8 injectors and some services it left and showed back up 3 days ago with a rough idle and smoking white on start up and mi... Trouble codes: P1298 (idm failure), P0266 (cyl 2 contribution fault)	View
	2001 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 2FTRX18W01 Hello all. This truck has an up and down idle every now and then (just like an old 5.0L with a dirty t.b.). However, this t.b. is clean, no codes... The other thing is, the longer it sits, the more it smoke blue on start up, maybe even a slight miss when the s...	View
	2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU73E92 vehicle came in with a code p1151 bank one rich. we checked freeze frame and found code was produced at idle and 171 degrees engine temp. we could not reproduce the problem so we cleared the codes and had the customer drive the vehicle. a couple days later the...	View
	2002 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Unknown VIN: 1FAFP55U72 car came in with alt not charging - found bad pcm - replaced with new one from ford , double checked part # from ford and they say it is correct but now alt is working all the programming went fine (we use the j2534 tool) but trans shifts hard and erratic and ...	View
	2003 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L Hesitation, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTYR14V03 Guys( I need HELP! This vehicle came in with several codes, the misfire codes being the major complaint. With the codes that were there I started with the injectors... they were fine, even changed with known good injectors with no change. Also there is a strng... Trouble codes: P1152 (Unknown Diagnostic Trouble Code), P0171 (Fuel Trim Too Lean Bank 1), P0304 (Cyl 4 Misfire), P0305 (Cyl 5 Misfire), P0306 (Cyl 6 Misfire), P0175 (Fuel Trim too rich Bank 2)	View
	1996 GMC Yukon SLE 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKEK13R8T Hey everyone, I make it a point not to post unless I am up against it, and with this one I am. This 96 Yukon 5.7R has been to multiple shops with many parts replaced, and still a check engine light/misfire. I have found all cylinders show misfires, as well as ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0172, P0175	View
	1999 Honda Accord EX 3.0L delayed reverse engagement VIN: 1HGCG2254X is there an easy fix for a delayed engagement into reverse on a 1999 honda accord v6? once in gear it is fine. all foward gears work perfectly. any suggestions?	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L anti-theft VIN: 1J4GW58N4Y hello all, this jeep has a invalid skimm code. Of course started right up off wrecker. took several hours before skimm skrewed up. left key alone in ignition and took cover off column and checked wiring because in was that the time i moved tilt into down posit...	View
	2002 Kia Sedona LX 3.5L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDU131126 vehicle came in with ck engine light and misfire, ck codes had po305 po303 misfire coming and going at first now missing all time at idle replaced plugs wires and #2 ign coil witch fires# 5 plug flow tested injectors all tested ok injector ohm test tested 12.5... Trouble codes: P0300, P0305, P0303	View
	2002 Land Rover Freelander S 2.5L 2-3 shift, VIN: SALNM22202 Hello everyone, We have a 2002 Freelander in the shop that is having some serios trans. issues. It came in a few months ago with a no shift complaint. We verified the complaint, the vehicle would not shift out of 1st gear. I scanned for codes and found shift ...	View
	1996 Lexus LX450 4.5L AC system VIN: JT6HJ88J2T Car came in for not cooling, attached gauges and found low side in vaccum, replaced expansion valve as this is a common problem with Toyota. Car was good for 2 days and started back to not cooling. Replaced expansion valve and drier bottle again and flushed en...	View
	1997 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1LNLM97V9V this car has a stalling problem when hitting bumps or occasionally makeing a turn. fuel pressure does no drop when stalling occurs Trouble codes: P1131, P1519	View
	2001 Lincoln LS 3.9L Electronic VIN: 1LNHM87A21 This car came from a trans shop for a trans not shifting correctly.I have not road tested this car being as I can not get any data. I can not scan the pcm on either side.I use a Mastertech so I'm able to ping all the computers,there are seven, but there are on...	View
	2003 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L Power Liftgate VIN: 5LMFU28R03 Hello, Started working on an 03 Lincoln Navigator with this fancy power tailgate. I have not power up or down and it does not cinch close after shut. I am really not all that familiar with this system, but after my brief diagnose, with a scanner, the tailgate ...	View
	2002 Mazda Protege5 2.0L Incomplete Readiness VIN: JM1BJ24532 Vehicle is failing state emmissions tests due to incomplete readiness tests. The three tests not running are the EGR, O2, and Catalyst. Normal operating temp is achieved along with near perfect fuel control. I do not have all the exact readings in front of me ...	View
	1977 Mercedes-Benz 300D 3.0L A/C Blower VIN: 1231301203 This car does not have high blower speed (except on defrost)and intermittently does not have any blower at all(no power to motor). Due to the age of this car, Alldata and MOD do not cover it. I found a 1977 300D wiring diagram that says that the Climate contro...	View
	1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L Surge VIN: WDB1290672 Hi gents, This customer brought the car in and said the trans slips in the mornings. I can not fault the transmission but i beleave the throttle has somehting to do with it. Has anyone changed the throttle before and do i need to program it and would that caus... Trouble codes: 048 (rating value potiometer potentiometer check m16/1r1), 224 (idle switch contact s29/3)	View
	2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 2.3L srs VIN: WDBRF45W32 This 203 went to shop two months ago because SRS warning on. There was passenger seat recognition sensor related codes (B1070 and B106F). At that time I cleared codes but it repeated again. Now that car came to change sensor I have new problems: 1- The SRS w...	View
	2003 Mini Cooper 1.6L EML on VIN: WMWRC33413 We have a 2003 Mini Cooper, nonturbo, CVT transmission with transmission fault P1731 - clutch solenoid open circuit. We checked the resistance of the circuit at the connector x8505 and it is definitely open. This means there is a problem with the solenoid or t...	View
	2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 3.0L Transmission VIN: 4A3AE85H91 I read a very similar problem but unfortunately it had no fix. The vehicle does not move forward or backward. The RPM raises up when shifting in to R or D but nothing is engaged and the car does not move. Check engine light came on and the gear selector indica...	View
	1999 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L cooling fan motor VIN: 1N4DL01D2X This vehicles cooling fans run for a minute or so after the vehicle is shut off. This only occurs if you shut off the vehicle while the fans are on. After the fans shut off you can restart the vehicle and shut it off and the fans will do it again. Cooling fan ...	View
	2000 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L comp VIN: 1N4DL01A0Y cust complains comp will not work intermittently verified comp loosing power some times but doesnt happen all the time could be a week before it happens again she says it seems to be when car sits in the sun all day a/c wont work for some time then will start ...	View
	2000 Nissan Altima SE 2.4L hard shift check engine light VIN: 1N4DL01DXX vehicle was brought to our shop, customer (used car lot ) requested price on replacing trans with used unit. we saw the check engine light on and pulled codes found po733 3rd gear malfunction. shop key states that this code will only set due to mechanical malf...	View
	2002 Nissan Sentra XE 1.8L No Start, Stall VIN: 1N1CB51D62 This vehicle came from another shop. What it will do is stall and not restart or, not start at all. This happens more than not. When this happens I cannot get any data or communication on the scan tool. When it starts, the scan tool works fine. Customer says h...	View
	2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L Starter VIN: 1GEWH52H5Y This car will start cranking on its own with the key out of the ignition, sometimes it's a continuos crank and sometimes it's a very harsh kicking in and out. Currently it is not acting up so it's a little hard to pin point it any futher. I strongly suspect th...	View
	1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L a/c VIN: IG2JB1243V i need a diagram for the a/c pressure switch.i got a pig tail to replace the one that is missing i got a diagram from alldata,but it just gives colors and the letter .i called my local dealer they said thay cant get it.i just need to know what a b c is on the ...	View
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L No Start VIN: 1G2NW52E11 Car was towed in for a no start one month after an automatic start system was installed by an alarm place. Security light was flashing. I changed the ignition switch with an aftermarket unit and did one 10 minute key on relearn procedure as per Alldata service... Trouble codes: B2600 (Undocumented code)	View
	2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L Headlamps VIN: YS3FB49SX3 This Saab blows the low beam light bulbs individually within a couple days of each other every 2-3 months. This has happend 3 times now. Suspected a possible over charging condition, checked Alt. and battery. Found weak battery on last inspection, no charging ...	View
	1989 Toyota Pickup 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: JT5VN94T0K i have a toyota pickup that is kind of making me crazy. will not start except very intermittently. when it does not start, we have no spark from the ignition. by checking the wiring diagram, i find no power on the black and red ignition wire from the ignition ...	View
	1992 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.0L Surge VIN: WVWGC4313N hello this thing has a surge at idle, found when unplugging vacuum line to egr valve surge goes away, has 8 inches of vacuum being supplied at idle, it has a 2 port vacuum switch at water outlet housing on rear of cylinder head, and a vacumm unit behind batter...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Cabrio GL 2.0L Power Windows VIN: 3VWDC21V14 This VW Came In Today With Power Windows Inoperative.No Up Or Down.Has Power To Drivers Switch And Coming Out Of Switch.Alldata Wiring Diagrams Are Kinda Confusing And Dont Really Show Where Power Is Going To Or From Both Door Window Control Modules.Any Help W...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L compressor VIN: 3VWSK69M22 hey all, we have a 2002 vw jetta in with the compressor inop. we can apply battery voltage to compressor and it comes on and air blows cold. we have replaced fan control module. still have same symptom. tried idle test )2500 rpm and still no compressor operati...	View
	1995 Volvo 850 T-5R 2.3L No Start VIN: YV1LS5712S This car was brought to me not running. I have tried every thing I know to get it running. What it boils down to is the lack of spark. I hooked up a spark tester to visually see the spark. It has a very weak spark and all the sudden it has a real good snapping... Trouble codes: P0117, P0336	View
	2001 Volvo V70 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: GYV15W58D7 We checked the timing marks acording to alldata and the marks line up. The code sets after about 65 miles. The marks only verify the relationship of the cam sprockets (variable) to the crank sprocket (set on a splined key) Any other clues about how this code c... Trouble codes: P0014 (cam timing over advanced)	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2000 BMW 540i 4.4L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBADR6340Y replacing the thermostat I fixed the code P1622, then I replaced the intake gaskets they were leaking but that didn't solve the problem, then I decided to replaced a suspected bad maf sensor and the las two codes the problem went away. Thanks all for your help... Trouble codes: P1175 (p1174-), P1174 (p1622-), P1622.	7
	2001 BMW 320i 2.2L Excessive Emissions VIN: WBAAL72070 Thanks to all who address the question.The problem was the convertor that broke apart and clogged up the exhaust down stream.Car running fine. Thanks again. Jim.	3
	2002 BMW 325i 2.5L all VIN: WBAVE33472 although this was not really a help request , i would like to thank everyone who responded with all yuor valuable information !i belive i e-mailed everyone personally who responded thanks guys , much appeciated lewis	7
	2003 BMW 330xi 3.0L Drive-axles VIN: WBAEW53423 We took it on a drive to get it warm first so the problem would happen.We then put the car on the rack and had it running wile up.Checked under car to see if anything was going on. Found that right side axle was going crazy.Inner joint was bad and shaft was co...	13
	1996 Buick Century Custom 3.1L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G4AG55M3T Ok this was just one of those jobs that make you say why do I work on cars but I got it a lot of you said to try a pcm well I all ready had tried that and I rechecked the grounds and I then decided to start all over I took off all the new parts except for the ...	16
	1987 Cadillac Eldorado 4.1L Blower Motor VIN: 1G6EL1181H Thank you to all who have replied. It turned out to be the BCM. The blower had been replaced recently (Red flag anyone?) and the power module was good. I finally located a diagnostic proceedure and folowed it. Step one: Unplug BCM, fan on? Yes, replace BCM. ...	13
	1995 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L abs VIN: 1G6KD52B8S Hey all, I'd like to start by thanking everyone who offered their valuable time to help. Against my stern advice the owner wanted me to install a used pump/motor assembly that he supplied. When I began removing pump I found a section of wire that was almost br...	6
	2000 Cadillac Catera 3.0L Cooling Systems VIN: W06UR54R5Y I got 6 responces from this. After replacing the thermo switches and the relays which there are 5 of them, The overheating is gone. Drove for 70 miles and the cust. has had it for a week, and all is good. The main relay which I think was bad, is the grey one. ...	6
	2001 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4.6L swps VIN: 1G6KE57Y61 Thanks for the replies, they were very helpful. We decided to go with the SWPS because it's much more likely and the responses. It fixed the car. I'm not sure why the 5v would not show up on the scan tool. We only have the snap-on brick so my guess is that it'...	4
	1981 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L door locks VIN: 1G1AY8769B I want to thank those who replied to my help request , Especially [...]...He sent me a wireing diagram for the 81 vette that helped ''A LOT ''... I began by making my own test lights... Four all together...Hooking two test lights on each doors plug goin...	5
	1986 Chevrolet P30 7.4L Hesitation, HARD FULL THROTTLE F VIN: 1GBKP37W8H Thank you all for the help, Went thru carb again, adj sec open spring up and down no help. Tried coil etc, double checked plugs wires etc with no avail. Replaced Carb assm and worked like a charm. Figured internal crack or blockage. Again thank you for your he...	16
	1995 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7L No Start, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1G1BL52P5S Hi All, first I would like to say thank you for the overwhelming response. 56 replies was a lot to sort through, but we got it knocked out. A lot of people hit on the cat being plugged, which wasn't the case, but that's my fault. I should have been more specif...	56
	2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 LS 5.3L Power Stering VIN: 1GNFH15T84 A big thanks goes out to Dennis, Ed , Robert , Clay , Josh [...] & Carlos. As most of you indicated it was the pump. I retested vehicle while running at idle and power stering assist was marginal. I ran rpm up to 1500 power stering got better , at 2500 rpm power ...	6
	2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 5.3L Left Front Door VIN: 1GNFK13057 Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my challenge vehicle. I truly hope that this post helps someone else in the future. In hind sight I wish we would have done less teardown and more tinkering and shimming. THE SOLUTION: HEAVY LUBRICATION OF T...	12
	1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue 3.3L blower motor VIN: 1C3XV66R9P Thanks to all the techs out there who helped me with this problem. I had 2 problems, which I found rather quickly once I found this control head worked on a ground system basis. Eventhough I suspected it did. The fan motor locked up in this vehicle causing i...	11
	1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L coolant passages VIN: 2B4GP2432V thanks for the replies, after removing the oil pump and seeing for ourselves that there was nothing behind there, we did as suggested by most and resealed the coolant tube. we had replaced the o-ring when we had the pump out but i guess it didn't seal because ...	11
	1999 Dodge Ram 2500 8.0L Lockup VIN: 3B7KF26W6X Customer took vehicle test drove and said it felt alright to him, even though it was still droping in and out of lock up,if i get the vehicle back i would like to look futher into it thank you for all the useful information	14
	2000 Dodge Durango 5.9L trans relay and evap purge solenoid VIN: 6495495128 i replaced the pcm and the pcm connector.the pcm circuit board was cracked on the inside. i drove the vehicle for a while and it seemed to work fine. that also took care of the evap purge solenoid code. thank you for your help, i appreciate it.	3
	2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L gauge lighting VIN: 1D4GP24R75 Customer has decided to monitor symptoms and try to build a pattern for me. At this time symptoms haven't worsened. I will update in future if vehicle returns. Thanks to all	7
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTWW33F4X The customer had disconnected 2 fuses while the truck was running. He didnt want the dome lights on. 1 of the fuses was the ignition solinoid fuse. He pushed the fuse back in and somehow didnt get the fuse in the correct hole. But after 6 hours my new tech fig... Trouble codes: P1662, P1690, P1298.	12
	1999 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L c1095 VIN: 1FAPP58U0X When Iwent to work on the car the ABS light was out. I put grease on terminals of electro hydraulic unit. further testing revealed fuse 13 was blown out in box above radiator. The car has been out a week and the light has stayed out. The replies mostly dealt w...	3
	2004 Ford Excursion XLS 5.4L dome lights VIN: 1FMNU4L64E I found out that on trucks with RKE ( remote keyless entry ) the door switch signals go to the vsm (vehicle security module). If the truck does not have RKE the signals go to the instrament cluster. This truck had RKE so i checked the signals going into the vs...	3
	1997 Honda Accord SE 2.2L not cooling VIN: 1HGCD5601V Well it's fixed I pulled the lines loose and flushed everything out found a very small blockage at the condenser. then I ended up pulling out the evaporator case again just to make sure all the fittings were tight and was about ready to put it back in when som...	18
	2004 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2.7L pressure plate? VIN: KMHHN65FO4 Thanks for the help. There is a class action suit against Hyundai and the customer is on the list that info helped a great deal soothing her ire. As for the fix it wound up being the master cylinder. As best I can explain is that upon orginal failure the slave...	9
	1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L Stall VIN: 1J4G058S2V Thanks to the eight that replied.This one ended up being the pcm.The vehicle has been gone now for a little over 2 weeks.It had been coming back in on a flatbed about every other day.I'm considering the replacement pcm as the fix. Trouble codes: P0351 (Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction).	8
	2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Accessories VIN: 1J4HR58N85 well i did find the brake wire under the dash but you guys where right idid have ti run my own power and brake signal wires, thanks for the help.	5
	2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II SE 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SALTW15411 After getting furhter information, I found left bank o2 sensor not reacting to oxygen content, it was stuck in the middle. So I replaced o2 sensor and all is working fine. Thanks for all the help. Manny thanks for extra help, I just ask my self how in the hell... Trouble codes: P1413 (secondary air pump output drive fault minimum signal).	3
	1995 Lincoln Continental Signature 4.6L No Start VIN: 1LNLM97V45 thank all of you for your heip. custermer took car to trade off he has had enough and wants no more	10
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L No Start VIN: WDFJF55F2V Thank you for all your help! Found problem to be fuel contamination. Drained fuel tank and we're all good. Trouble codes: P0171 (Bank 1 lean condition).	14
	1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L window, locks, mirrors VIN: WDBJF65F0W connector is near driver's door hinge/ kick panel area. passed info along to tech. some mentioned possible door module failure. thank you	4
	2000 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA31D7Y The Vacuum Switch can be replace but the Solenoids come with a redesigned upper manifold, this can be a costly repair. Dealer told customer upper manifold is not covered under the 8 year 80k emission warenty??? One reply sugested to check harness at right stru... Trouble codes: P1165 (Swirl Control Vacuum Switch), P1130 (Swirl Control Solenoid).	3
	2004 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L No Start VIN: 1N4BA41E34 We just couldn't get this Maxima to act up for us in the shop. We advised the customer to check the theft indicator when it won't start. Also told them to unlock the car using the remote. Its been 2 weeks now and they haven't haven't had any problems.	4
	1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme S 3.4L convertible VIN: 1G3WT34X0P thanks for all the replies. ted from fla. suggest that i try dissolving some fluid in water to see if it was brake fluid or not. it did not dissolve so it must be some type of hydrualic fluid. since it was clear we decided to empty as much as possible and fill...	5
	1999 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L serp belt VIN: 1G3GR62CGX Sorry, but the olds isn't quiet yet. Pulley alignment and the tensioner are the consensusas to the cause of the trouble. I'm going replace the belt and tensioner, recheck the pulleys & their alignment and wait for 6 months for an fix or not. Thanks Mike	13
	1994 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7L Misfire VIN: 2G2FV22P9R Thanks to all that replied. The distributor was the problem. This problem was driving me nuts. The cost of this distributor was outrageous, $472, from GM. We tried locating used one and found that their are 2 different styles, one is vented and one is not. The... Trouble codes: 16 (low resolution pulse circut), 18 (injector circut).	19
	1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.1L tail or running lights VIN: 1G2NE52M3V I would like to thank all that responeded . The fis tuened out to be something simple.Someone had wired the radio and left 2 wires bare and would ground intermetintly . The wire were for the dash lamp's and tail lamps.. Go figure thinking of something hard but...	10
	2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi 3.8L Stability Control VIN: 1G2HZ5414Y Well I had many good replies regarding this vehicle and I had to verify the repair and leave it with the customer for a week or so to verify no other problems. Well here was my conclusion regarding this outcome. First all powers & grounds were verified and tes...	8
	2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2JS14432 Replaced signal wire from tPS to PCM, appears to have corrected the problem to date. Thanks everyone Trouble codes: P0122 (p0705-), P0705.	5
	2001 Subaru Legacy L 2.5L battery VIN: YXNNNE2170 well of course alldata's wiring diagrams were wrong , and the e.c.m. only controls one of these cars . two alternators were bad from the box ! napa , and bosch ( both bad ) susbaru new solved the problem . if it says ' hencho en mexico ' on the box , look somw...	4
	2002 Subaru Forester L 2.5L Intermittant Overheating VIN: JF1SF63562 We suspect this one is an internal head gasket issue. The customer is taking it back to the dealer. This car has a campaign for external cyl. head gasket leaks. The dealer said they would do a 'good will' adjustment if it is an internal leak. They told the cus...	19

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