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	1987 BMW 325 2.7L Excessive Emissions VIN: WBAAB5404H we have this bmw with high co, tried new o2 sensor, new vaf sensor, fuel pressure good,ect normal, checked evap system good. we do have vaf sensor reference voltage at 11.3 volts is this normal.thought voltage was 5 volts. dowe have a bad ecm? we have checked ...	View
	1989 BMW 750iL 5.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, fail safe mode VIN: WBAGC8313K Hi group. The EML light comes on intermittently and goes into limp mode. Code 23 is the only code. I checked live data but showed all OK when light is out, and can't get in when light is on. Before I order an EML control unit for this car, can anyone confirm? ... Trouble codes: 023 (Control for TP servomotor cylinder 1-6)	View
	1977 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne 5.7L fuel gauge VIN: CKL247J187 I have a truck with duel gas tanks, mechanical pump. I am having a hard time finding schematics for this one. Customer doesn't use the left tank and just wants the gauge to work on the right one, sounded easy until I got underneath it. What a wiring nightmare....	View
	1986 Chevrolet S10 2.5L Stall VIN: 1GCDT14R2G this truck will stall intermittently when comming to a stop or making a turn. basically when the clutch is depressed or the trans is put into neutral. this stalling occures after 10 to 15 min. of drive time. it doesnt matter if the vehicle is cold or hot. the ...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L transfercase VIN: 1GNDHFYRRM hi there all you gm guys was woundering if any has ever tried to change a all wheel drive transfer case chain with the unit still in the vehicle and if so how hard is it	View
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.0L No Start VIN: 2GCEK19M6V this ones driving me crazy ,hopefully someone outthere in tech land can help this truck broke down on the road .the owner noticed it had no spark so he put on a new coil ,then an ic modual, then cap and rotor still no spark .towed to us ,thanks ha ha i checked...	View
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 5.7L transmission? VIN: 1GCEK19R5U First I will attempt to describe the issue in as much detail as I can. This vehicle was recently purched used. Any time the vehicle is accelerated to hiway speed (rapidly or softly), shortly after you level off the speed ,(approx. 5 seconds) the truck "bucks" ...	View
	1997 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNEC16R2V First code in system was the P1133. replaced bk 1 sensor1. After drive cycle,second time of driving lite came on with code P1153 in system. Changed bank 2 sensor 1. Test drive and code P1133 came back. Now has PO133,P1133,P1153. Computer has latest update. Che... Trouble codes: P0133, P1133, P1153	View
	1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L abs controler VIN: 1G1JC5243X On dry pavement stop sounds like the motors in the abs controler are actvating on the scanner you can see the left and right solnoids are going on and off The left and right and rear motors reading are at 0.16 amps. when appling the brakes and the clicking noi...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WF55E01 ok here it is. sister brought car in for emission inspection. check engine light was on. had code p041 b1-s2 o2 sensor heater circuit malfunction. replaced rear oxygen sensor cleared code and test drove to reset monitors. after 3 days still had 3 moitors inclu... Trouble codes: P0141	View
	2005 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L low fuel message VIN: 2G1WF55K45 I replaced the motor in this car because it had internal damaged. I disconnected the wiring harness from the pcm, cruise control module, abs module and power distribution plug on the right side. Dropped engine cradle and everything out of the bottom. The negat...	View
	1998 Chrysler Cirrus LXi 2.5L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3EJ56H0W car came in for state inspetion did inspection and all the monitors were open, drove the car to complete the drive cycle while driving the car 2 monitors were closed about 2 minutes later the car felt like it stalled out for a second,and speedo went to zero te...	View
	2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3EL55U91 Vehicle was towed in, died going down the road and wouldn't start. We found that the #4 coil was melted and the fuel injector/coil fuse was blown. Replaced fuse and coil. Vehicle started and ran fine but the coil started melting again. We found the above codes... Trouble codes: P1391 (Intermittent loss of cam sensor or crank sensor), P0340 (no cam signal at pcm), P1289 (manifold tune valve circuit open/short), P0354 (4 coil circuit)	View
	1997 Dodge B2500 5.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B6HB21Y7V this van will set a misfire code for cylinder 7 at idle only, have swapped injectors with 5 and the miss stays with 7. Tested compression both cranking and running 5 and 7 checked the same. Plugged the PCV port and vent, do not detect any vacuum build up in cr... Trouble codes: P0307	View
	1999 Dodge Durango SLT 5.9L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1B4HS28Z3X Question on Used or Reman Computers for the Chryslers: I have read that there can be trouble swapping used computers in these vehicles because of the antitheft options, as in cannot swap a used PCM from a vehicle with the VTSS into one without because the anti...	View
	2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L Anti Rattle Clips VIN: 1B7HF13ZXJ This truck came in 3 weeks ago because the customer noticed a loud noise when he was backing up. We found that the upper anti rattle clip on the right side front disc brake and worked it's way out and was hitting on the back of the tire rim. The brakes and rot...	View
	2000 Dodge Stratus ES 2.5L Instrument cluster VIN: 1B3EJ56HXY This is my sons car we just bought with a bad transmission. After replacing the transmission we finally got a chance to drive this vehicle and found out there was no cluster lights. The odometer does change when the brightness is changed on the multi function ...	View
	2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L park lamps VIN: 1D4GP25R03 Hi, folks. I'd appreciate some input on this Caravan. All of the exterior park lights intermittantly come on and stay on solid. The customer stated that in many cases turning the switch on and off would shut them off. Then a few hours later, he'd see them on a...	View
	1995 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 5.8L MIL Lamp on, VIN: 1FTEX15H3S Hello fellow techs! We need some help on this tough Ford problem. This truck runs(poor)however the check engine light is on at all times and the fuel pump runs all the time the key is on, even if the engine is off. Computer will not go into self diagnostic. We...	View
	1995 Ford F-350 Special 7.3L Mechanical VIN: 1FDLF4F5SE hello all ford diesel techs , this truck came into the shop ( for lack of a better term ) " backfiring " through the air intake duct. it has an obvious misfire and an uneven crank speed when starting. the loud sound produced is consistent with engine rpm. sin...	View
	1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0L air bag light flashing VIN: 3FALP6530S Hi This one is probably an easy one, but I am having trouble getting info. So thank you in advance for any and all help. Picked up this cherry contour with only 98k miles, little old lady bought it new and the water pump went out and she smoked the motor. An...	View
	1998 Ford Windstar 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: FMZA5144WB po340 camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction repeats after running a short time checked iatns forums and dpfe sensor was recomended, replaced dpfe sensor and cam shaft sensor and the cam distributer shaft stater ... cleared codes and po340 code repeated ... Trouble codes: P0340	View
	2000 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L tcc VIN: 1FTRE1424Y This is a 2000 E-150 van, owner complained of stall when coming to stop. I found when putting into drive van abruptly would stall, but ok when put in reverse. Check engine light on with P0743 TCC code. No bulletins found and now that I am trying to diagnose it...	View
	2001 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L no reverse VIN: 1FDAF56F51 gentlemen we just finished rebuilding our first 4r100 . we had found the mechanical direct diode clutch broken so we replaced and rebuilt trans. with a rebuilt convertor. now we have no reverse . not sure if one of the one way sprags are in the wrong position....	View
	2002 Ford Escape XLS 3.0L hcu VIN: 1FMYU02132 scanned computer had code 1342 all data says replace control module, replaced module bleed system to factury specs. cleared codes soon as i cleared codes still samething code 1342 present	View
	2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1FDAF57C75 Hi i have a 2005 ford f 550 superduty 6.0l diesel i have a lot of experience on them but have never seen this before the unti will cut out and surge all the time whil monitring pids the ficm main power will spike from 17 to 227 volts and the logic power from 4...	View
	2005 Ford F-150 XL 5.4L fuel gauge VIN: 1FTRF12215 this vehicle came in for the gas gauge not going to full after filling. it took a few days for it to go up. we went through the tests and we replaced fuel sending unit. customer filled tank and said it went up after he filled it so we agreed that it was fixed....	View
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTNF20535 Does any one have a way to ck secondary misfires when scaner does no record any. Other than injector balance test.	View
	1993 GMC C1500 Sierra 5.7L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2GCEC19KSP Well this is one of thoughs needles in a hay stack that you should not take on. I have run over a tank of gas through this unit and it has only acted up twice for a very breif moment. I have a fuel pressure gauge on at all times and a spark monitor on the wind...	View
	1994 GMC C3500 Sierra SL 7.4L manifold glows red VIN: 1GDJC34N0R local driving no problem with mainifold, take truck on highway over 50 mph for 20-30 min, manifold gets red hot.	View
	2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L Parking brake VIN: 1GKDS13S62 This envoy failed inspection due to parking brake not holding. If I pump the lever a few times it feels ok and will hold the vehicle. If it is driven 2-3 miles you can pull the lever all the way up and wont hold. I suspect the auto adjuster problem. We work on...	View
	2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L MIL Lamp on, SHIFT PROBLEMS VIN: JHLRD788X4 Sometimes the TPS voltage drops out. Honda TSB says to replace the throttle body & TPS as a unit $870(TPS not available alone]. Can this TPS be cleaned? Are there any other options available? Code set is P0122 Trouble codes: P0122	View
	1999 Hyundai Elantra GL 2.0L reverse VIN: KMHJF25F3X Hello all, need help with this car. Transmission was overhauled by us. Complaint was harsh engagement to drive and downshift clunk when rolling to a stop. Trans. did not look so bad internally, had found parts of a bearing missing/tore up, thus the metal in th...	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4G258NN4 [...] Trouble codes: 1687 (no mic businstrument cluster), 1685 (invalid key nessage from skim), 1686 (skim no communication on bus), 1698 (transmission no communication on bus)	View
	2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW48S93 This vehicle was brought into us after another shop had replaced the oxygen sensor. After retrieving the code we checked the pcm, body, and engine grounds with no problem found. We also, put a low amps probe on the heater circuit and found it bouncing between ... Trouble codes: P0051	View
	1993 Land Rover Range Rover County LWB 4.2L head gasket VIN: SALHC1345P Hi Rover techs, I have this Land Rover W/head gasket leak. This one is unfamiliar to me (no Land Rover experience). From what I have found there is a TSB([...])witch covers updated head gasket and bolts,it states vehicles affected VIN LH 647645 - LJ 08192...	View
	2001 Mazda Protege ES 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BJ22591 hello all, i am dealing with a 2001 mazda protege that has an intermittent misfire that causes the engine to die or stumble. it has code p300 (random/multiple misfire). both of the coils check out fine. Trouble codes: P0300 (random/multiple misfire), P0171 (system too too lean)	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 SWB 3.2L dash vents VIN: WDBGA32E5V I have this 140 body benz whet low air flow out of side vents. It had a blower motor and regulator installed at another shop 2 weks a go and all was well untill a couple days ago. The volume out of the center seams normal but almost no flow out side vents unle...	View
	1991 Nissan D21 2.4L 4th gear VIN: 1N6SD1158M This is a 1992 Nissan 2 wheel drive with a 2.4 engine and a 4 speed automatic transmission. The problem is the transmission drops back into 3rd gear at exactly 57 mph. It doesn't matter where your throttle position is , it can be at almost no throttle and it s...	View
	1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN8AR05Y6T Failed Mass state inspec. DTC P0325 retreived. Replaced knock sensor with OE. Cleared code, but immediately atfter starting code reappears. Mitchell not much help in this case. Does the ECM provide 5 volts reference or not? With KOEO, 2.5 volts present at conn... Trouble codes: P0325 (knock sensor problem)	View
	1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais S 2.3L engine VIN: 1G3NF14A6L hello everyone, we have a quad 4 a series mystery that it causing us misery, vehicle ran great after we replaced timing chain,tensioner guide test drove no problem, vehicle came back cutting off after driving and when it reaches closed loop start tapping like ...	View
	1997 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.4L security VIN: 1G3NL52T6V We have this Olds Acheiva that we replaced cluster on 7 weeks ago because it was dead(inop), now the security light is blinking and we cant get to disarm, even unlocking drivers door, owner has no key fob. Is there a way to disarm system without a key fob, a t...	View
	2001 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3BH80651 Hello Subaru Tech's. This 6 cyl has a random misfire ONLY when first started in the morning. It does it every morning & only once a day. Its has had new spark plugs & regular maint. I can't find anything obvious. Have searched the archives & forums with no res... Trouble codes: P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304	View
	2004 Subaru Forester XS 2.5L fuel guage VIN: JF1SG65674 customer complaint of fuel guage reading incorrect.vehicle has 2 level sensors in tank.we disconnected 1 harness and guage read 1/4 tank,disconnected other and read empty.we jumped one harness and guage read 1/2,and then jumped other and guage read full.in the...	View
	2007 Toyota Camry XLE 2.4L maintenance VIN: JTNBE46K57 Need information on how to reset The maintenance required lamp. Thanks Thomas.	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Starts and stalls VIN: 3VWSF29M2Y we can communicate with certain modules, just can't get into the engine module and the dash/immobilizer module which according to identifix tech the dash and immobilizer are combined. Strange thing is the security light is not on when this is happening and you...	View
	2001 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 2.8L mil VIN: WV2KB47001 Hello All, Got this code that keeps comming up 17755 or P1347 camshaft sensor/engine speed sensor inncorrect allocation, have replaced both sensors, checked camshaft chain and still code comes back, also sometimes when cust starts car runs rough like misfire ...	View
	2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSP29M61 Thank you in advace for help again on this jetta. I cant seem to get a straight answer on testing this code. I am looking for how I am to test the glow plugs on this before I just put them in. I know the mileage is getting there, but want to be sure I am not h... Trouble codes: P0380	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2000 BMW 323i 2.5L sterring angle sensor VIN: WBAAM3348Y thanks starting to think the modis is limited on certin car . sent the car to dealer for recal lights out thanks for the info .	9
	2003 BMW X5 4.6is 4.6L temperature gauge VIN: 5UXFB93513 Thanks to all of you. I cleared all codes and did a reset with Modis and gauge went back to normal. Thanks Louie	11
	1989 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKDT13S02 i [...] like to thank every one that help with this truck it was in the evap purge line it was sucking gas up the hose under high engine vac Trouble codes: 45 (rich exhaust).	17
	1991 Chevrolet C60 Sch Bus 366CID Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: 1GBJ6P1P4M The wrong fuel pump was installed. Our parts supplier assured us we had the correct fuel pump for this vehicle. After some research we found that this was the wrong pump. Original pump we installed was rated at 9-13 psi, the correct pump was 26-32 psi. Side by... Trouble codes: 44 (O2 Sensor Lean Condition).	6
	1995 Chevrolet S10 2.2L Misfire VIN: 1GCCS1442S Sorry it took so long to get back to all who replied. The time I had this post opened the customer was using this truck for getting around until I had more to go on. He came back a week and half later with credit card in hand saying I fixed his truck after al...	19
	1998 Chevrolet S10 2.2L Stall VIN: 1GCCS1444W We have not found the fix for this vehicle. It still appears to have a computer problem / VATS problem. It pops code U1016 with the used replacement computer and only runs a few seconds before shuting off. With the original computer it runs very very rich with... Trouble codes: U1016 (loss of class two communication), P1629 (no fuel enable signal).	7
	1998 Chevrolet S10 LS 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS1942W thanks for all the help..most said check plug @ EGR...craziest thing happened in the meantime though...lost transmission!! so...until customer decides if hes going to keep this thing or not we'll have to put it on hold...thanks for your generous help Trouble codes: P0404 (egr valve pintle position open), P0405 (egr valve sensor signal low).	12
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GHK24UX1E Thanks for all the help guys. The crank -cam relearn fixed it immediately. I dont know why it needed this, no engine work had been done. However, it did have a tranny overhaul done at another shop and the false misfire code started soon after. Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0306.	21
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L starter VIN: 2GCEC19T71 customer did not approve service, i advised the customer that the problem was probably his aftermarket alarm since everything else checked out good & he took the car where the alarm was purchased.	13
	2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 5.3L 2-3 Shift VIN: 3GNFK16T31 Well guys thank you for all of your help. Unfortunately I was unsucessful in finding out the root cause. Checked for Pcm updates and could not find one that was related to my problem. Took vehicle to another local shop and we together went through all possible...	11
	2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1AL12F45 Thanks guys. Danny was right we had overlooked the low speed side of the circuit. We checked the diode before post and it was good. With Ed's suggestion we installed the new harness. Bottom line it was a 30amp fuse. We did not have much info on this and assume... Trouble codes: P0480 (Coolant Fan 1 control circuit).	4
	1995 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1B7GL23X0S Thanks for all the help we changed the egr vale and transducer and the truck passed just barely. egr valve and transducer we had to buy together so we just changed both.	27
	1996 Dodge Intrepid 3.5L Cooling Systems VIN: 2B3HD46F1T Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I have repaired this vehicle. At this point I might consider not even diagnosing cooling and heating concerns on intrepids and LHS. They all seem to end up having a radiator the is about 30% plugged. The customers concernwas a li...	10
	1996 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B4GP44R3T We installed a factory cam & crank sensor. Seems to have fixed his problem. Thanks for all who replied, 99% said it was either cam or crank sensor. Trouble codes: P0340 (no cam signal to computer).	9
	2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3L power steering VIN: 2B4GP44R02 Thanks to most techs who hit it right on, it was replacement of the reservoir that did the job! Most said, don't try to clean it that doesn't work, one tech said there's a crack that develops somewhere inside, there is apparently a service bulletin on this but...	10
	1995 Ford E-350 Econoline 5.8L cooling tube VIN: 1FTJS34H7S Thanks to all replies, customer was surprised that the part is no longer available, he is selling this one. We welded a pipe to it, not looking nice but at least we were able to make it run. Gilbert	7
	1998 Ford Windstar 3.0L 3.0L shifting complaint VIN: 2FMZA51UXW THANKS FOR ALL THE ADVICE WE FOUND THE EPSC PLUG WAS CONNECTED TO ONE OF THE SHIFT SOLENIODS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. ALL THE PLUGS FIT EACH SOLENIOD. USED WIRING DIAGRAM TO RE-ROUTE WIRING AND EVERTHING WORKS FINE	4
	1999 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 7.3L engine VIN: 1FDXF46FOX The fuel solenod connector had a broken wire, it would ground on the chassis, causing engine to shut off.	6
	2000 Ford Pickup F250 Super Duty 7.3L compressor customer was happy to hear that this was one of those things you would never notice unless customer mntioned. thanks for the quick response	7
	2000 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Misfire VIN: 2FTRX08L8Y Yes we have. We are installing a new engine in this truck. We sold the costumer on new coils from ford. A little pricey. But he said he`s went this far. Why cut corners now. I could`nt agree more. Thanks everybody for your help.	8
	2002 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L starter VIN: 1FTYR44V82 sorry for the wait the trans range sensor did fix the starting problem thanks for all the help	8
	2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.0L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTSW31P54 THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITANT, I HAD THE VEHICAL FOR A FULL DAY BUT IT WOULD NOT ACT UP FOR ME AT ALL. THE CUSTOMER WAS GOING ON TRIP SO I TOLD HIM TO TAKE IT, I DID A FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE AND HE HAD NO TROUBLE SINCE THAT DAY. SO IT COULD HAVE BEEN SOMETHING IN T... Trouble codes: P0336, P0341.	3
	1999 GMC Yukon Denali 5.7L 4wd VIN: 1GKEK13R7X Hello Friends and fello iatn members,and a special thanks to Matt,Fermin,Morgan,Wallis,James,Kris, andTRAUTOMOTIVE. well we replaced the switch and still had no 4x4 but noticed with the truck on the lift and running, the new encoder motor was makeing a clickin...	8
	1991 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Charging VIN: 1HGCB9851M i cant say if the car is fixed or not, i haven't experienced the problem again. i did change the brushes with ones i got from a salvage unit [salvage alternator, 50$]. before that i tried to get the problem to happen by tapping forcefully on the Alt. w/engine...	24
	1993 Honda Accord EX 2.2L shifting VIN: 1HGCB7242M yes controller was the problem.the controller was under the rug right beneath the cowl. thanks for all the input. you all hit it on the nose. thanks again	10
	1997 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.0L Readiness Monitors VIN: KMHCF34T0V Thanks to everyone who answered my help request.I was able to get all of the readiness monitors to run using Andrew [...]'s alternative drive cycle(cold start,55-65 for 10 min,bring RPM's slowly down to idle,let idle for one min).As we are not an inspection s...	18
	2002 Isuzu NPR 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4KBB4B1R03 Replaced the fuel filter and Truck is running fine. I reoved the filter and checked it manually and it was plugged. Thanks to all that replied Bob. Trouble codes: P0131, P0137, P0151, P0157.	7
	2003 Kia Optima SE 2.4L Hesitation VIN: KNAGD12600 THANKS TO PAUL IN HAWAII HAD REPROGRAMED FOR HESATATION ON COLD START AND FIXED PROBLEM. I DID FIND OUT THAT I DID HAVE A COLD START(BELOW 50 DEGREES) PROBLEM ALSO - THE CAR HAD BEEN INSIDE AT NIGHT SO I DID NOT REALIZE IT. MY PROBLEM ALSO OCCURED AT APPROX 1...	7
	1998 Lexus ES300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8BF28G6W Sorry for the long close, just wanted to make sure of the "fix".I very strongly suspected my after-market catalyst, as did Randy [...] felt a defective thermostat not allowing operating te... Trouble codes: P0420 (catalyst efficiency).	10
	1999 Lexus LS400 4.0L Broken Valves VIN: JT8BH28F8X I want to thank everyone for the helpful suggestions. We sent the head to the machine shop for repairs and its now a quiet running machine again. We made two mistakes that caused this catastrophe: the first was turning the engine backwards, when this engine (...	12
	2001 Lexus GS300 3.0L Hesitation VIN: JT8BD69S91 Thanks to all that responded.Stellar Auto,Snowday,Sean [...] this engine does not have egr to unhook and retry.This may seem like an obvious fix,as I was ... Trouble codes: P0171.	14
	2001 Lincoln LS 3.9L No Start VIN: 1LNHM87A21 SORRY FOR THE DELAYED RESPONSE. I MANAGED TO REDO THE AS BUILT DATA PROGRAM AND THIS TIME THE IDS DID NOT ASK FOR AN UNKNOWN HEXIDECIMAL CODE. I DONT KNOW WHY IT DID IT THE FIRST TIME. HOWEVER, THE CAR IS NOW RUNNING AND IM JUST WORKING ON GETTING RID OF TH... Trouble codes: B1676 (eatc), U1147 (hec), U1262 (mc).	5
	1992 Mazda 929 3.0L Struts (rear) VIN: JMIHD4618N Did find a listing online but same price as dealer. OEM seems to be the best option!!	3
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L Stall, Hard to restart VIN: WDBEA30D5M I did find that the fuel distributor was out of adjustment after adjusting throttle plate car idles and revs a lot better also found cat to be clogged but car still stalls after reaching operating temp. I have not given up yet customer is not in big hurry so I...	15
	2002 Mercedes-Benz S600 5.8L Electronic VIN: WDBNG78J02 Thanx to all who replied! On my BAUM CS2000, live data told me the n2 speed sensor read @ idle, the turbine and engine speed sensors read @ idle, and the n3 sensor read zero. In gear all went to zero except engine speed. While moving the n3 sensor still read z...	6
	1997 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L interior lights, power door locks, windows VIN: 4M2DV111XV Thanks for everyones help, I tried everything, no broken wires, grounds all tested good, We tried a known good security module which we thought fixed it for about 10 minutes. This vehcile wasnt worth the time we had spent on it so we sent it on its way. Thanks...	5
	2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 3.5L fluid VIN: JA4M141R92 we found the p/s return hose oring at the pump was sucking air causing the fluid to airate. thanks for the help.	2
	2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D71 Thanks for all the inputs. The bank2 sensor 2 voltage would not go above 100mv like I previously explained and I check all the circuits to the computer and they were good so I replaced the electronic control module and whala the voltage now is reading good. Trouble codes: P0160 (O2 failure S2 B2).	3
	2004 Nissan Quest SL 3.5L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 5N1BV28U44 Sorry for the long wait, but this one was a tricky one. I have a friend at a local dealer that sent me over a ton of info, but we just kept running into a dead end. I ended sending the vehicle to the dealer(the first one of my career). They had it for over a w... Trouble codes: P0403 (egr volume control valve circuit fault).	4
	1964 Pontiac GTO 389CID fuel gauge Thank you everyone for your replies. Here is what I found. I had 8.0 volts at the sending unit, and I had a good ground. I know this because I cleaned and added another ground to verify. I did sweep the sending unit before installing and it gave me odd resu...	26

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