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	1995 Audi 90 Quattro Sport 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUEE88C2S Hello audi techs, this idle has a poor idle and a code p0402. the problem is i have vacuum to the egr valve all the time. i put a egr solenoid because it had flow all the time throug the egr valve . it was a used part and i still have vaccuum at idle at the va... Trouble codes: P0402	View
	2005 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L electrical VIN: WAUDG74F35 OK Audi People am I biting off more than I should? Body shop next door brought this Gem over to me The Problem is it won't crank or start. There is power to the car, but it's weird some stuff works other things don't. The only way you can get this car to start...	View
	1995 BMW 740i 4.0L manifold vacuum VIN: WBAGF6323S is it normal for manifold vacuum to be inside valve covers acting up as suction from the bolts.	View
	2006 BMW 330i 3.0L abs VIN: WBAVB33526 need info for non discriptive codes codes are: 9520 5E38 5E5E	View
	1998 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L engine VIN: 1G4CW52K7W I have a 1998 Buick Park Ave 3.8 liter K code engine that blows blue smoke out the tailpipe; which means we have an oil burning problem. First off, this car came to me with a miss. Found #3 cylinder had a bad exhaust valve. Did a complete valve job, put it bac...	View
	1999 Buick Regal GS 3.8L Cuts out VIN: 2G4WF521XX This vehicle was brought to our shop with a stalling/not running problem. it will start and then shut off within seconds. We have determined that the fuel pump is not staying on. the signal is present for the fuel pump relay but this vehicle has a fuel pump sp...	View
	1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L power windows VIN: 1G6KY5496W ever since we replaced the battery the power windows have a 5 to 10 second delay in both the up and down position but if the window is moving you can change direction immeditly no code are stored. many warning light came on after battery was replaced but went ...	View
	1999 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L abs light on VIN: 1G6KY5499Y it has codes c1248 c1254 and they dont give me any information about it on alldata or scannner. i hooded up my scanner to it and see i have NO DATA for .. lf tcs iso valve ..lf tcs prime ..lf wheel speed...lr wheel speed..lf hold..lr hold..lr reaslease...rf tc...	View
	2001 Cadillac Catera 3.0L cooling system VIN: W06VR54R71 have this wonderful opel here.i am currently replacing the oil cooler,radiator and all hoses etc.i am looking for suggestions for the best way to remove the heavy milkshake inside the cooling system.this is worse than anything ive ever seen.we are adding our f...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 3.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WX12X4S Hi all.I have a '95 monte carlo with a 3.4 DOHC engine that has a dead miss on cylinders #1 and #2. The miss is always there wether at idle or higher engine speeds,under no load or with one.found that both spark plugs were fouled.I replaced all plugs and plug ... Trouble codes: 117 (coolant temp too low)	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
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L No Start VIN: 3GNFK16R5V i have a 1997 chevy suburban with a 5.7l i am trying to diagnose this for another shop out of town. the vehicle was running just fine and while driving it cut out and died. at this point they tested the batt, starter, and spark. all present. we are all assumin...	View
	1998 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban 7.4L front brakes VIN: 3GKGK26J1W I have a 98 k2500 suburban that the front brakes slowing lock up on until they are completley locked up after driving 20-30 minutes. Originaly the vehicle came in for a front suspension overhaul and we also replaced the hydroboost due to leaking. After 20 days...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L Misfire VIN: 1GHC39R3Y1 Alright guys, this van has a misfire on cylinders 2,4,8 at idle. Above idle it runs fine. I was thinking vacuum leak or fuel leakege so i was about to take the intake off but i was thinking I would get a second opinion first. It also runs rough cold than hot. ... Trouble codes: P0141, P0171, P0175	View
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1GTHK29102 Smokes at idle [fuel] idle surges, poor fuel mileage	View
	2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L service 4wd light VIN: 1GNEK13T63 intermittant service 4wd light on, 4wd lights on mode switch go out has 16 history codes u1101, 1000, 1064, 1255 co300. 305 306 321 327 359 374 379 550 b0790 2725 unable to reproduce concern customers first visit has had this to gm for this and other issues un...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L ac and heater VIN: 1GCEK14V74 ok ,hope some one has seen this. car lot truck ,on one side it blows hot allthe time ,driver side.does not matter if the switch is hot or cold.pas, side works fine ,you can adjust cold & hot. customer replaced controll switches. this system has heat controlls ...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2L Power Door Lock VIN: 1G1AK52F65 Power lock will not work with buttons inside car Will sometimes work with remote Will sometimes lock and unlock by themselves However car will start and run ok When the drivers door is opened the horn sounds and headlamps flash until engine starts Thank you in...	View
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L No Start VIN: IC3EJ56H3S The car was towed in after stalling. When you turn the engine over you get fuel pump pressure but no spark or injectors. I have tried a known good distributor, that did not help.	View
	1997 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L No Start VIN: 1C3EJ56H7V Please Help! The car came in as a no-start condition. Customer went out in the morning to start and it would only crank. Upon initial inspection I found the tensior pulley bolt broken and timing off. Replaced bolt, corrected engine timing, still no start/ no s...	View
	1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L front and rear engine mounts VIN: 3C3EL55H2V six months ago car came in for this and other repairs. other repairs not related to this. car is back with both months bad again. does anybody know if this a common problem with thease cars? and is their a TSB or a one time fix? this car is a convertable. than...	View
	1999 Chrysler Concorde LX 2.7L No Start, Stall VIN: 2C3HD46R6X Vehicle will die in my stall int. no real rhyme or rhythm. some times vehicle will not start right away have to wait about ten minutes. then will restart. I do not know if my fuel pressure is there when vehicle dies. it has not died since i hooked up the gauge...	View
	2001 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.4L Unknown VIN: 1C3EL46XX1 Customer brought this car in with a dead battery. It was jump started to get it to the shop. I replaced battery and engine will run just fine. However, the trans. is operating in back-up mode. After talking to the customer, I found that the trans. had a proble...	View
	1994 Dodge B250 3.9L Extended crank only when cold or when car sat VIN: 2B7HB21X8R Car came in with complaint of extended crank only when cold or sat overnight. Not sure if component is bad or wiring on harness is bad. Shop Key offers no specific way to check power that grounds computer. Anyone with similar problems with Dodge Vans?	View
	1998 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L power steering VIN: 1B7KF2366W CUSTOMER BROUGHT VECHICLE TO US FOR NO POWER STEERING. WE FOUND POWER STEERING PUMP AND STEERING GEAR LEAKING. WE REFILLED THE PUMP WITH FLUID TO MOVE INTO THE BUILDING AND POWERSTEERING WORKED GREAT. WE MADE OUR REPAIRS. AT FIRST THE POWERSTEERING WOULD NOT W...	View
	1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L No Start VIN: 1B4GP44R8W I'm hoping someone can help me out of a jam. While I was away at a seminar we had this Grand Caravan come in because the instrument cluster was totally inoperable. One of my techs diagnosed it as a BCM problem and installed a used one with matching numbers. If...	View
	2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.9L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B7HF13ZXY Hi guys, This truck is making me nuts! It came in with a misfire and cutting out problem. #5 cylinder was dead. Found sunken valve seats and cracked heads. (Common on this engine) We fixed this problem but knew there was something else going on. After the hea... Trouble codes: P1391 (Intermittent loss of cmp or ckp), P0340 (No cam signal PCM)	View
	2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.9L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1JZ2R41234 when its cold (below 70) it smoke runs bad stalls in any gear , you have to floor it and it still smokes,. once the engine's coolant sensor hit about 110 everything fades and runs smooth. no check lite. plugs are champs wires about 4k , cap and rotor fine cool...	View
	2001 Dodge Grand Caravan EX 3.8L Intake Manifold VIN: 2B4GP74L51 This Grand Caravan is leaking coolant at the lower intake manifold. It is leaking at the rear coolant port, just like a GM V6. The intake gasket is a valley pan made of metal. After disassembly, we can not find any reason for this to leak. The gasket looked ...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L heater core VIN: 3D7HA18N52 this one is crazy the heater core has been replaced 4 times since october 2006 the last one was replaced at the dealer about 2 months ago and has failed again the dealer told the customer when they replaced it that it was electrolisis caused by the wrong antif...	View
	2004 Dodge Stratus SXT 2.4L Speedometer/Odometer VIN: 1B3EL36XX4 Vehical came in for no start found coil cracked and no spark. Also found fuse for coils spent. Replaced fuse and had coil function on coil 1/4, 2/3 were still not firing. And kept spending fuse for coils. Replaced coil and checked for signal from PCM output fr...	View
	1986 Ford F-350 7.5L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FDKF38L96 vehicle ran ok when i bought it, oe plug wires, cap, rotor, newer spark plugs. did tune up on it and started idleing very rough so i tried to adjust the timing to make it idle better, did not work. put old cap and rotor back on ran better than with the new cap...	View
	1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FALP6530T this car was towed in with no start no crank symptoms. battery 12.56v, test at fuse box found around 4-5 v. i found the wire harness from battery to fuse block corroded and falling apart. i replaced the wire harness from battery to fuse block and now i have 12...	View
	1998 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Clutch assembly VIN: 1FAFP42X7W Thanks in advance for any help. This vehicle has mayself and several other techs stumped. It originaly came in with a complant of unable to shift. During troubleshooting, it was found that trans would not shift with engine running but would shift fine with the...	View
	1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTNF20LXX hi guys i got one i just can't seem to figure out. Its a f-250 super duty came in with what seemed to be a simple missfire hooked up our ease scan tool to get mode 6 data on for missfires but all was good acording to the scan tool no missfire. But you can feel...	View
	2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0L Misfire VIN: 3FAFP3139Y I am having trouble finding this misfire. I am not familiar with this vehicle and engine. I have checked coil connections, moved plug wires around,checked for vacuum leaks and the miss stays in #4 cyl. I hope someone can help on this one. Thanks, Bob in North ... Trouble codes: P0304	View
	2000 Ford Focus LX 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: IFAFP343IY the problem i am having is code p1120, voltage is only .04 volts. using a dvom meter, i checked all three wires at the tps connector. terminal #1 brown wire ground, terminal #2 white wire tps from pcm also checked from pcm connector #89 and the #3 wire yellow ... Trouble codes: P1120 (tps low voltage)	View
	2001 Ford F-150 King Ranch 4.6L multiple VIN: 1FTRW07661 power windows, mirrors, turn signals, interior lights in-op. interior lights very dim, lights on dash blinking, warning buzzers sounding any time key is on. Runs & drives ok.	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
	2002 Ford Windstar SEL 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2FMZA55442 hey fellows, got a nice one here if someone would like to input their advice. i've got this windstar that gets the worst fuel mileage i've ever seen when towing a trailer. the trailer is a utility style that is at or under 3000 lbs, i don't know the exact weig...	View
	2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.0L failure message VIN: 1FTWW31P25 Greetings Ford Fans. I'm not sure if Driveability is the right section for this request but this 05 SuperDuty is displaying the message TBC FAULT at the cluster as soon as the vehicle is started up. It runs fine, cluster and all systems seem to be working. Wen... Trouble codes: U1900 (Communication failure)	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
	2005 GMC c6500 8.1L dome lights VIN: 1GDG5C1E05 does any one have a complete wiring diagram for the cab and chassis for the c6500 series gmc??? have traced wiring to the point where i need the complete diagram to follow power to relays. and i dont have acess to one. any help would be greatly appreciated.	View
	1988 Honda Prelude 2.0 Si 2.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: JHMBA4132J Nox would not lower, systems check, notice when propane use nox drops.Any suggestion on system run lean.	View
	1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L fuel guage VIN: 4S2CK58WOW Hi all this vehicle came into the shop after customer had a friend replace the fuel pump. After tank was replaced guage always read emty with fuel light on. I dropped the tank but didn'e see any damaged. I assumed the sender was the fault so i replaced it but ...	View
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1J4G268S8X This Jeep will not pass the Calif. 25 mph ASM test for HC. Have tested O2 sensors and all seem to be working to specs. Have tested all ground to PCM and all are OK. Have replaced spark plugs with no change in readings. Have changed engine oil with no change. H...	View
	2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L brakes VIN: 1J4GW48S84 hi guys we been working on this jeep for 2 days and can't figure it out while driving low speeds or high speeds when stepping on the brake there is vibration we even felt when turning while going slow with out touching the brake I disable the ABS system by pul...	View
	2002 Kia Sportage 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJA623X2 stored code p0128. my research pointed me to thermostat or coolant temp sensor. got car in morning (cold). cts & iat within 2 degrees. engine only got up to 183 degrees. replaced therostat with kia part. still only 183. replaced with stant 195 degree. runs at ... Trouble codes: P0128 (coolant temp/ therostat problem)	View
	1998 Mazda 626 DX 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, low power VIN: 1YVGF22CSW Gentlemen, After installation of rebuilt cylinder head, timing belt, timing belt idler, timing belt tensioner, tensioner spring, and water pump. We have been unable to make this Mazda run to my satisfaction. It actually runs FAIRLY well, but the power seems a ...	View
	1999 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L Charging VIN: JM1BJ222XX Charging system behaves normally until a load present. i.e. when the a/c compressor cycles on the engine will stumble and the charging system voltage will drop from 14.3v to 12.5v, then it will quickly go back up to 14.3v, then back down and back up. You can s...	View
	2002 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4F2YUO9132 i have this tribute driving me crazy. i am getting mil light for the dpfe sensor.i scanned voltage and it is 1.01 volts,when you first start it. then it will go to 4.73-4.81 volts. checked harness from ecm to dpfe checks perfect.wiggled wires didn't change any... Trouble codes: P0401	View
	1998 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L no start VIN: 4M2ZV111XW Hello, this vehicle was bought to sell. It was sitting for some time and the owner couldnt get it started. After some testing on it I found that it is getting spark as well as fuel pressure to the rail. The conditions might seem like a security system problem ...	View
	1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 4M2ZU55P5W customer was driving down the road and vehicle just quit , was towed and left here over the weekend , vehicle started with starting fluid and we moved into shop to test fuel pump system , fuel pump relay will only stay on for about 1 second , I can bypass rela...	View
	2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JA4LS2AH61 owner has been driving with the mil light on since 2003, and has replaced cat converter in 04 and pcm in 03. we replaced rear o2 sensor in 04. sensors appear to be operating normally, rich/lean on the front and relatively "flat-line" on the rear o2 sensor. ow... Trouble codes: P0421 (warm-up catalyst system bank 1 below threshhold)	View
	1998 Nissan Altima SE 2.4L No Start VIN: 1N4DL0D0WC When it arived here it would not start. The engine was flooded. After adding oil and clearing the cylinders of fuel and adding some fresh plugs it still wont start. We checked compression seems low but we felt it was due to flooding. Took a fuel sample and it ... Trouble codes: P0303, P0105, P1105	View
	2007 Nissan Titan XE 5.6L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1N6AA06B87 one of our good customers bought this truck in another town a couple hundred miles away and we know its under waranty but he is afraid to take it that fair and they dont know the problem, so he asked me to check if any body has seen this before he takes it in....	View
	1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass GL 3.1L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1G3NB52J3X I'll start with the basics and history I know of this car. It was bought at a public action for $ 600.00 and was drove away ( The customer said this ) went 1 block to get gas and put 10 gal in it. As they were driving it home it started to miss bad and they be...	View
	1994 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.1L No Start, Stall VIN: 1G2NW15M1R Hello fellow techs, this one has us stumped. Came in for a wide range of normal maintenance problems. Upon getting to the A/C inop was checking for power at the pressure switch, had power so I jumped it to the output of the connector to see if the compressor w...	View
	1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L radio VIN: 1G2WP5216W I have a 1998 Gran Prix, GTP, came in with the complaint of check engine light coming on and traction control light coming on. When this would happen the tac would drop to zero. Have not been able to duplicate the problem. Hooked up to scanner and found code p...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2004 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L turn signals VIN: WA1YD64B54 The vast majority of the replies suggested the hazard switch/turn- signal relay as the cause of the problem. I got a switch to install, but the customer, who had already picked up his car before I posted, reported back that the signals began to work consistent...	9
	1986 BMW 325e 2.7L No Start, Cuts out VIN: WBAAE5401G SORRY I WAITED SOO LONG TO POST OUR FINDINGS-ONE OF THE REPLIES SUGGESTED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE OR VOLUME MIGHT STILL BE BELOW SPECS-SO WE ADDED AN OUT SIDE SOURCE OF FUEL AND THE ENGINE RAN AND KEPT ON RUNNING UNTIL WE TOOK FUEL SOURCE AWAY-SO WE WANTED TO L...	14
	1997 BMW 540i 4.4L sun roof VIN: WBADE5329V Hello Folks, Many thanks to the 3 techs that replied. This one is a fix. I had several problems here. First problem is someone was into this roof and left out some screws that secure the roof trim panel to it's sliding rails. The trim panel sliding rails we...	3
	2000 BMW 323i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBRAM3332Y The majority of techs recommended replacement of the ignition switch. The customer has agreed to this and said he will not be upset if this not solve the problem due to the fact he has paid the dealer twice to solve the problem and it still remains. He is very... Trouble codes: 45 (steering wheel interface monitor).	13
	2001 BMW M3 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBSBR93441 Well, it's the old story of customer declined repair. All of the replies I got pointed to the harness or EDK (not MDK as orginally posted)motor. These systems are susceptable to corrosion a couple guys responded, but at this point, I may never know due to cust... Trouble codes: 118 (motor driven throttle valve sensor potent 1 and 2), 120 (pedal sensor throttle valve potentiometer).	6
	2002 Buick Century Custom 3.1L abs VIN: 2G4WS52J82 Sorry for the delay. The customer opted for a used ABS unit. Had to wait on shipping. The ABS unit was the cure. Thanks to all for the help.	6
	1990 Cadillac Seville 4.5L passkey VIN: 1G6KS536LU I found an old PRI Sensor Simulator Tester that I hadn't used for years. By connecting the tester to the wire going to the computer and generating a frequency I got the engine to start. So I talked the customer into springing the $260.00 for a new Passkey modu...	16
	1976 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L Cooling Systems VIN: IQ87L6N512 Thanks for all the input. This vehicle was not too bad to remove the heater core. In order to remove the heater core. The middle consol ewill have to come out. Work your way into the the vent assembly. Passenger side fender lining has to come partially out. I ...	9
	1999 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L Misfire VIN: 2G1WL52M4X Had 18 valuable replies, unfortunately all suggestions in the replies had already been performed. Customer opted to trade vehicle in at earliest opportunity and declined any more diag time.	18
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Hesitation VIN: 1GREC19T4Y Adam from Ohio hit it on the head. Turns out to be bad gas. I dont under stand how it would not run off the motor vac machine either although. Took it out and and installed fresh gas now running fine. This truck belongs to a farmer and the first thing I asked ... Trouble codes: N0N.	18
	2001 Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme 4.3L Misfire VIN: 1GNCS18WX1 After pulling my hair out several different times I went back to the basics and Bad Gas fixed this vehicle.	20
	1996 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: 1B4GP54L6T Ok so it was something off the wall. I found that if I sprayed carb cleaner at a very specific spot it wout simply drive the short term numbers negative. So I resealed the injectors,retorqued the lower intake(center 4 bolts finger tight) resealed upper and und...	7
	2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L steering box VIN: 3B7KF26791 replaced steering box with factory dodge reman raised air pressure in tires works great, thanks for the input	10
	2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Van 5.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3B7KF26Z71 Hello once again from Ohio. I have completed every possible test of this EVAP system, and it is absolutely positively not leaking, internally or externally. I am convinced that the PCM is not cycling the LDP at a fast enough rate to build up pressure in the ... Trouble codes: P0442 (Evap system medium leak), P0455 (Evap system large leak).	5
	1998 Ford Mustang 3.8L No Start VIN: 1FAFP4040W We got it! After raising the vehicle on the lift we found a wirring harness crushed between the bell-housing and the trans. We removed the harness and repaired it. Some odd part is when we removed the harness it broke. The engine ran but the theft light flashe...	12
	1998 Ford Contour LX 2.5L charging system VIN: 1FAFP66L7W Hello all,This trouble turned out to be a easy fix.The number #5 fuse had been taken out and was laying in the Power Distribution Box.This is a car that was sold at a car lot that I have done alot of work for and it turns out the customer pulled the fuse so he...	11
	1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4.6L noise VIN: 1FMRU1762X This one wasn't a problem to repair. 95% said the IAC motor, and that is what it was. Replace with a Ford part and good to go. a couple suggested checking the PCV hose for splits, but I already repaired that, I forgot to mention it in my original message. Than...	20
	2001 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L no reverse VIN: 1FDAF56F51 thanks for all the help rex [...] hit it right on the head.we had replace the direct clutch housing and sprag that was the mechanical diode clutch style and replaced it with a loaded sprag type clutch assembly from a well known supplier. after taking it apar...	4
	2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Driver VIN: 1FMZU74E72 I must have left out the fact that this truck has a roof rack. After removing the trim around the head liner I had someone hose the roof down while I sat in the truck. I found the water was coming in around the threads of the bolts holding the roof rack on. I ...	9
	2003 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L abs main relay VIN: 2FMZA51463 First i want to thank all who replied to my post.customer declined repares.Will come back when they have the $.	12
	1996 GMC Yukon SL 5.7L willnot disengauge 4wd VIN: 1GEKEK13R2 Good evening Techs, Finally figured this out. The ground pin in the connector at the transfer case was not making good contact. I guess it was trying to ground through another pin and causing the erractic behavior. Tighten up the ground pin and everything is g...	3
	2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L Cuts out, hard start VIN: 1GYEK19TXY Thanks for all who replied. I put a fuel pressure regulator and another AC Delco pump and all is well. thanks again	11
	2000 GMC C3500 Sierra SL 6.5L No Start VIN: 1GDH39F7Y1 CHECK GREEN WIRE FROM ECM BLUE CONNECTOR ROW D AND MADE SURE THAT IT HAD 5 VOLTS SQUARE SIGNAL WHILE CRANKING. DID NOT! REPLACED DRIVER O.K. NOW TANKS TO GORDON IN TAMPA FOR ALL HIS HELP. REAL NICE GUY WITH A LOT OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD.	6
	1988 Honda Accord LX 2.0L oil pressure VIN: 1HGCA563XJ Once again IATN has helped fix this car. As most of you indicated the pressure control valve was in the oil filter adapter housing. I removed the housing & took spring out in 5 pieces. I replaced spring piston & housing. Oil pressure after repair was 40 psi co...	13
	2001 Hyundai Accent GL 1.6L Hesitation VIN: KMHCG45C61 thank you all for your responses. partially restricted catalytic converter was the problem. fixed and out of here. sorry for posting the fix to late. thanks again to all of you matt Trouble codes: P0134 (o2 sensor /voltage .02 before cat.), P0441 (gas cap loose).	6
	2003 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L oil pressure VIN: KMHWF25563 thank you to all who responded. we tried an original hyundai oil filter and it didn't work. customer decided she didn,t want to spend money on this car seeing as how she didn't like any way. shes going to trade it in. we still couldn't find any obvious bea...	8
	1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1J4GZ58S9V I'm reluctantly closing this repair as a fix, IATN automatic computer is pushing me. After retesting the wiring to the O2 sensor and testing the grounds, I replaced the p/s pump that was leaking onto the harness, rerouted the harness so that if the pump leaked... Trouble codes: P0171 (fuel system lean).	8
	1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1J4FY19S6W THANKS TO ALL WHO REPLIED. AFTER CHECKING EVERY DIRECTION AND DOUBLE CHECKING , I ORDERED NEW PCM FROM DODGE. TRUCK RUNS GREAT. STILL UNSURE WHAT PUT THE PCM IN A SECURITY MODE, EVEN THOUGH IT DOESNT HAVE IT. DEALER DID SAY THAT HE HAS SEEN A FEW PCM'S AFFECTE...	13
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, starts sometimes VIN: 1J4GW58SOX after looking at the jeep over and over i happen to notice a small mark at the base of the cam sensor mount and decided to take a closer look and go back to the basic. i started by checking the timing manually i put the mark at top dead center and used a tooth... Trouble codes: P0351 (ignition coil 1 primary circuit), P0352 (ignition coil 2 primary circuit), P0353 (ignition coil 3 primary circuit).	8
	1995 Lexus LS400 4.0L master cylinder ? VIN: JT8UF22E7S Hello & Thanks to all that replied,Sorry for the late posting, but I told the custumer that I would research the problem & call them. We just got the car back yesterday. Turns out to be a case of over thinking & over looking the basics, as most replies said. I...	3
	1995 Lexus ES300 3.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8GK13T2S Well, the vehicle never came back to me. One other thing I forgot to add is that I found an all too common crack in the air intake duct to the throttle body. I wrapped it up in duct tape but it didn't change anything. If the vehicle comes back, I'll definat... Trouble codes: P0401 (Insufficient EGR Flow Detected), P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit).	7
	1998 Mazda 626 DX 2.0L Starting VIN: 1YVGF22C9W Thanks for the replies suggesting a fix for this vehicle. It appeares we had a combination of two different problems, one the ECM (Ford) and the crank sensor. We sent the ECM off for repairs but the problems continued. We sent the ECM back on three different...	4
	2001 Mazda Protege ES 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BJ22591 im very sorry to bother all that replied to my post on the mazda. it turns out that the duct work for the air cleaner was torn. when i did the smoke test i took the air cleaner totally off and didnt even notice that it was ripped. But thanks to all that rep... Trouble codes: P0300 (random/multiple misfire), P0171 (system too too lean).	11
	2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 3.2L instrument cluster VIN: WDBRF64J41 Thanks to all who responded. This fix occured due to accident and perhaps oversight. After ordering a new cluster and waiting and testing and then being sent the wrong cluster (plenty of extra time to test) I noticed that the ambient temperature sensor was rea...	12
	2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 5.0L Starting VIN: WDBUF80JX5 Thanks to those who replied. After checking the chasis grounds I went back to the fuse box. The starter Relay worked well but in looking at the wiring and following some thoughts from the wiring diagram, I came to the conclusion that, what's called the 87a r...	3
	2000 Mercury Sable LS Premium 3.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MEFM55S1Y Thank you all for the replies, the OE Motorcraft DPFE sensor was our fix to the problem and has been for numerous other vehicles. After numerous comeback due to these sensors that we had installed in the last few weeks, we communicated our discontent to our l... Trouble codes: P0402 (egr excessive flow detected).	6
	2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: JN80R07Y01 All you guys were correct, a new mass air flow sensor did the trick. IATN members saved the day again.	7
	2001 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.4L cruise VIN: 3G2JB52T51 hi people.Sorry for the vage deatails I am one of the tech at the shop and it is my own car.The cruise has not been working for 8 days and between then and now i have checked all conectors and plug in and wiggle tested all componets all good,Tryed new cruise m...	5
	2003 Saturn Vue 3.0L security system VIN: 5GZCZ63BX3 replies said check for remote start causing issues which this vehicle did not have, others said possable BCM or needed a reflash, the boss sent this off to the dealer and did not tell me what they did.	3
	2001 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF28B21 Thanks to all this was fixed with a new canister control valve. Seems like this is an annual repair. Thanks again Nate Trouble codes: P0442 (evap system control system leak detected).	10

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