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	2001 Audi TT 1.8L vALVE TRAIN VIN: TRUTX28N11 Before I remove the valve cover I was wondering if anyone has experienced a problem like this with this engine. I have no indication of low oil pressure, however I have not yet put an oil pressure gauge on it. It takes about 10 minutes to get hot enough to bec...	View
	2003 Audi A4 1.8L oil pressure VIN: WAULC68EX3 Not being an Audi tech I am appealing to you Audi types who might know more and can help me by shedding light on these 1.8L engines with oil pressure problems. Without diving in and disassembling this particular engine, I was hoping to find information or expe...	View
	1994 BMW 840Ci 4.0L No Start VIN: XXXCC89371 Car was towed in Tuesday night due to a no start. Car was running fine the day before. (This is my dad's car, and I believe him). Batteries seemed weak when it got here, figured it was from leaving the key on while the car was loaded/unloaded from the flatbed...	View
	2000 BMW 323i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAM333XY we started out with code p0335 or bmw code 83 cam shaft position sensor ( a ) circuit . replaced both camshaft sensors . and now we have code p1520 or bmw code 104 that comes right on after car started. any imformation on that code p1520 would be nice . thank ... Trouble codes: 104 (control-v v t end postion outlet-camshaft), P1520 (oil condition sensor level measurement /m52b camshaft position actuator bank 1)	View
	2000 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L cluster/radio VIN: 1G4HR54K2Y customer had battery replaced 6 months ago at different shop,car sets alot.battery had gone dead,since that time customer has comlained of dash lights all coming on and radio display going out.we have duplicated this by just allowing car to idle for extended l...	View
	1997 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L headlights VIN: 1G6KD54Y4V I have a vehicle coming back for a problem we just can't figure out. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. In January of 2006 this Cadillac came in with the headlights not working. The technician at that time replaced the relay and sent it on its...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2L Misfire VIN: 1G1JC5449P Hello guys, I am a driveablilty tech, this is what I do. But this on has my whole shop stumped. 93 cavalier 2.2 came in with a missfire on load/ accel. Had no codes. We thought we had seen the ignition wires arching and they were original at 143k we thought th...	View
	1995 Chevrolet G20 Chevy Van 5.7L Rear wheel cylinders VIN: 1GCEG25H7S Vehicle came in with leaking left rear seal and grinding noise. Axel was ground down on one side of bearing surface, seals on both axels leaking. Replace axel( not repairable), bearings and seals. Also replaced backing plates due to groving and new wheel cylin...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L ABS module VIN: 1G1YY32G5W The cars ABS and Traction control lights are on. Scanned vehicle and has code C1255. (EBCM/EBTCM internal malfunction) Unable to clear code. According to Mitchells diagnostic trouble tree if you clear code turn off ignition & disconnect DLC, turn vehicle on an...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L turn signals VIN: 2GCEC19V21 with the head lights on and using turn signals,both left and right signals come on.	View
	2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCDM19W11 The van came back 2 weeks ago for misfire and running bad. I check codes. P0300 and P0335 were in computer. I change crank sensor. No change still have misfire and crasnk code. I have since then removed upper intake inspect gasket and look to see if there were... Trouble codes: P0300 (Misfire), P0335 (Crank Sensor)	View
	2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 5.3L Starting VIN: 1GNFK16Z85 I'm looking for some ideas on what to check when this comes back Monday. The owner is complaining about extended crank time before it starts. Of course I tried it 6+ times and it cranked normal times and started fine. I checked the battery terminals and bolts ...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L Power acces VIN: 1GCEK19Z16 I have this claim where the Insured states his truck was parked for a short time and upon returning---the drivers door was engulfed in flames. I have not completed the C&O however it appears to be electrical in nature. I breifly scanned the TSB'S and spoke wit...	View
	1993 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.3L Backfires VIN: 1B4GH54R6P Hello, this van with run poor and backfire as soon as there is a load on the engine - even just above idle. Fuel pressure is 40-45 psi and I can deadhead the pump momentarily to 100psi, all with a new fuel filter. The spark plugs look almost brand new, the wir...	View
	1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L Unknown VIN: 1B7HF16Z9W this vehicle is on its third transmission, the customer is new to us , recomended by another customer, the trans was rebuilt about 80,ooo miles and they had trouble with the front pump blowing seals, until they found a problem with some solenoids or sensors. n...	View
	1999 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.8L Compressor VIN: 1B4GP44L2X Complaint is noisy compressor. I charged system to correct level and then recorded the pressures listed. No codes found in system. Once hot compressor becomes noisy at 25 psi low and 150 psi high. This is a duel zone front with rear air. From what I am seein...	View
	1999 Dodge Durango 5.2L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B4HR28Y2X Hello folks!! This Durango is killing us. When you drive it and get it up to temp, it will stumble and die at stops. The vacuum is steady at 18in. at idle untill it acts up, then it will drop out to 11in or less before it dies. Something is telling the PCM tha... Trouble codes: P0132 (B1S1 Volts too high), P1281 (Eng cold too long)	View
	1999 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.8L Ignition cylinder VIN: 1B4GT44L4X Hi everyone. I'm being lazy today...I know all about the problems with the ignition tumblers, ignition switches, and melted harnesses to the switch on Chryslers. My question is: does anyone know of a supplier and part number for a replacement for a new ignitio...	View
	1986 Ford F-250 XL 6.9L smoke VIN: 1FTHX2611G This truck is driving me nuts. It smokes white after an overnight sit. It is not used very often so the fuel may be a bit old. If the truck sits for a week it will not smoke at all on a cold start. If it sits overnight it will smoke so bad ya want to just shut...	View
	1996 Ford F-150 Special 5.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTE14N7TL I hate ones like this but I thought I would post it anyway. The customers complaint is that his fuel mileage has dropped from 17 mpg to 10 mpg. You alway wonder what their not telling you. The customer has changed spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor,fuel filter, ai...	View
	1996 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L hydro booster VIN: 1FALP45X7T we replaced the brake master clyinder and replaced the rack n pinon blead the brake system and got fresh clean brake fluid to all 4 wheels. Blead the power steering system at the hydro booster. the problem is that the front brakes lock up after 10 to 20 minute...	View
	1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU32E0W Guys I need some help here. We keep getting codes 420 and 430 even after we have replaced all the cats twice. we couldnt find any program updates for this vehicle per mitchell. Outside of a reprogram I really dont know what else we can do. Any help would be ap... Trouble codes: 420 (innef. cat converter), 430 (innef. cat converter)	View
	2000 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L high beams VIN: 1FAFP5222Y car came in for state insp. failed for no high beams checked bulbs,fuses and for power at headlights. low beams work; no flash to pass or high beams though. this car does not have drl even doubled checked in fender well we can hear relay work when key is in ru...	View
	2000 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L 2-3 shift VIN: 1FMDU72X9Y Hi guys, this thing got us stuck. Upon arrival complaint was shift problems. Fluid was low and very dirty. Installed new filter and flushed tranny - had low line pressure. No improvement, car would rev between 2-3 shift and sets a P0733 code with O/D light fla...	View
	2004 Ford Ranger Edge 4.0L hydraulics VIN: 1FTZR15E94 This vehicle was brought to us on the hookwith a hydrulic clutch failure. We found hydraulic fluid coming from bellhousing and removed trans to find leaking slave cylinder. We replaced the slave and clutch with brand new sachs components and had the fylwheel s...	View
	2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Unknown VIN: 1FTPX14525 vehicle makes a clunk intermitantly on a 1-2 shift and when it does a 3-2 shift it also has a lazy 1-2 shift the problem is intermitant and the dealer has replaced the driveshaft more than likely per tsb# 04-26-06 or 05-26-11	View
	2002 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Power door lock system VIN: SAJDA42C72 The entire remote funtions work properly. The window up/down feature, the trunk lock/unlock feature,the gas door lock/unlock feature, the alarm set/unset feature and the MANUALLY key barrell lock of the drivers door only, work properly. The doors will lock IN...	View
	2004 Jaguar XJ8 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJEA71C74 Hello to all.I am posting this for a fellow mechanic. This car will run rough a start up on then clear with a reoccuring p0171 lean code. Have check all of the basics vauume fuel maf o2 response. Dont know where to go or if anyone has ran across this issue.Tha...	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L speedometer VIN: 1J4GW58N7Y Hi guys I have a jeep here that I'm not to familiar with. Thanks in advance for your help. The speedometer and tach in this truck will jump around erraticly driving or if just setting and idleing. Customer also complains of the sentry key light coming on and t...	View
	2001 Kia Sportage 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJA72351 We have this sportage with a recurring p0128.Replaced t-stat 2 times...no change.I have read the bulletins for the housing,but ours has the correct one on it. we have worked on this vehicle since new.When sitting in the bay if let idling on its own,temp will n... Trouble codes: P0128	View
	1994 Lexus ES300 3.0L Shift points VIN: JT8GK13T5R I received this car with the o/d light flashing and check engine light on. Pulled codes and found p0500 and p0720 loss vss. I cleared codes and drove with no problem UNTIL I depressed the ECT pattern select switch. It had been in the "power" mode before I depr...	View
	2000 Lexus RX300 3.0L spark knock VIN: JT6HF10U2Y Hi Lexus gurus . We have this 2000 lexus rx 300 under light accelartion it has a spark knock you really notice it at cruise just when it shifts into overdrive .All the services have been done on it.fuel trims look good .This vehicle does not have a egr valve ....	View
	2000 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L No Start VIN: JM1BJ2221Y Car was towed in with a no-start condition. It starts and runs for about two seconds and dies. As it's "dying" it's getting good spark but the noid light is showing a greatly reduced injector voltage. I thought it might be the cam sensor so I hooked up my digi...	View
	2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0L clock VIN: 4F2CZ961X5 i have this mazda the clock is set at military time how do i reset it to regular time,alldata or the factory manual does not say anything about it any help would be greatly appreciated..matt	View
	1997 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L Engine VIN: 1MELM6535V we reaplaced the head on a 2.0 zetech because of bent valves and warped head, set up timing (marks on crank pulley did not line up with tdc) 1st on tdc and cams with alignment tool. After completion car would not start cranks but no start we were able to get o...	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
	1997 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.4L security VIN: 1G3N152T6V Have an Olds here that security light blinks steady, no start, owner was able to reprogram key and get to me(leave key on untill security light goes out) now wont program or start can only get pcm codes as scanner wont do body have code P-1629 security problem...	View
	2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G2WJ52K8Y This is driving the three of us nuts... Batty, bonkers... lots of hair loss... Originally observed data and found everything is great (o2, maf, etc etc etc etc ), however did observe via O2 data (and took snapshot)that mixture leaned out approx 1.5 to 2 second...	View
	2002 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2.7L fuel hi .all member , try to refuel this car . will not take fuel, unless you fill real real slow , someone said somthing about a orvr valve , or vent valve , where is this valve . please can someone help	View
	1997 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 4T1BG22K7V dont have agas analizer.o2 sensor would not respond. replaced 02 now reads between .50 and .97 but will not drop bellow .50 car has calif emissons no codes	View
	2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: KDJ95-0012 This is a Diesel Prado with 1KD-FTV common rail diesel injection. The engine blowed white and blue smoke every morning or after sitting for half an hour or so. Check found turbo-charger and fuel injectors leaking. The intake system was covered with black sludg...	View
	1983 Volkswagen Vanagon L 1.9L cooling system VIN: WV2ZBO257D hello techs I am having a problem with this 83 vanagon. It came in the door for an oil leak i found that the radiator fans were not working. I put in a fan switch and took care of problem. after fixing oil leak i had to fill and bleed cooling system it took al...	View
	1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L No Start VIN: 3VWRA81HTM have this car i have injector pulse it cranks but no igntion fire replaced distributor another shop dropped off no fire used all data to check coil seem to be within the spec. can you give me some help	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.8L Cruise control VIN: 3VWSE29M1Y this car is my own and the Cruise worked for 1 month, but now it is not. I check yesterday for power to the cluch and brake SW the work fine, backprobe the Cruise SW and the 6 wire going to the SW give and have power when requested, except the White and the Re...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L Dash Air Flow VIN: 3VWCP21C12 Customers concern is that the amount of air flow from the dash vents decreases too much when switched to the bi-level postion (floor/dash). Also noted when turning the temperature control to heat, while in the floor/dash mode, air flow stops from the floor ven...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L coolant contamination VIN: WVWPD63B92 Thanks in advance to my german mechanics!! We have resealed an oil leak at the oil pan 4,000 miles prior to the current problem. To the point; we have the customer complaint of engine overheat, though we have not experienced that complaint. During inspections ...	View
	2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSF71K45 I have been unable to find much information on this code. I have viewed the camshaft sensor waveform on a lab scope and it appears uniform and normal. I have also scoped a voltage wave for each injector and again they all appear normal. I cannot find any type ... Trouble codes: P0016	View
	1995 Volvo 850 2.4L compression VIN: YV1LW5516S I'm at a loss on this one, I have a 95 Volvo 850 normal aspiration, 2.4, A few times a year This car will make a false cold-start, then have a complete compression loss or all but one compression loss. Engine just spins like no plugs are in it! Like a broken t...	View

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	1995 Audi 90 Quattro Sport 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUEE88C2S Thank you to all that took the time to reply.This actually was another tech in my shop that I asked to post this vehicle and I'm sorry he did not close this sooner. I ended up with the vehicle in my bay after he had his shot at it and I found an in line vacuum... Trouble codes: P0402.	9
	2002 BMW 330xi 3.0L rear axle assy VIN: WBAEW53472 Thank you all for your replies. I found that the pinion flange did have a groove in it, it wasn't very excessive but i guess it was enough. I contacted a bmw dealer to order a flange and it is not serviced seperatly from the axle assy. I also found out that th...	9
	2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4.6L courtisy lights VIN: 1G6KE57Y0Y Hello every one,here what i found,at rear seat diconnect the data line wires one by one i found the dash itegeration module and the instrument cluster were bad both at the same time,it took me for ever to find both of them,got a used parts and the took care of...	3
	2005 Cadillac CTS V 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6DN56S95 Hello techs. Since I did not get many responses (1), had to figure it out myself. 1 Called GM parts, they said there is no magnet on the camshaft 2.Duplicated the camshaft part, opposite to CAM sensor, using old cigarette lighter,[[...]], secured it ... Trouble codes: P0343 (CamShaft CMP sensor curcuit high voltage).	1
	1997 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNEC16R2V Thanks for all the help, but I still have not solved this problem. I even tried another MAF. Might go back and replace both o2's again and recheck activity. Trouble codes: P0133, P1133, P1153.	14
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEK19V41 General consensus was either intake gaskets or injectors...we gave customer the info we had and we all decided to go with the intake gaskets.He picked it up Friday and havent heard back from him as of yet.Before,cleared code reset the next day.We feel confiden... Trouble codes: P0174.	10
	2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Excessive Emissions, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1JC12F63 well i figured it out. i replaced the #2 injector and all is well and right with the world. Trouble codes: P0302.	5
	1997 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L front and rear engine mounts VIN: 3C3EL55H2V Thanks for all your help. The problem was the costumer never bothered to tell us that the car was wrecked twice. We replaced the mounts [no charge].But told the costumer to take the car to a bodyshop ASAP. Only time will tell.If he is like most people that don...	3
	1984 Fiat Pininfarina 2.0L Radiator Fan VIN: ZFRAS00B5E Thanks for the help to all who responded, we found the problem doing more testing, what happened was the wiring harness had shifted during the R&R and rubbed on the water pump causing the fan fuse to blow, repaired and repositioned the wiring harness and all ...	5
	1996 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMDA5146T The problem was a bent rod. thanks to all who helped out. Trouble codes: P0301 (missfire on cyl 1).	17
	1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L turn signal VIN: 1FALP57U2T Let me express my gratitude to all that took their time to respond to my help request, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I did get the schematic that I requested and used it to diagnose the exact cause of the problem, and as many of you suggested; it was in the turn signal...	11
	1996 Ford Escort 1.9L powertrain VIN: 3FASPAS5J9 Well nothing has helped. We neautralized the motor mounts, put 3 new axles in the car, one new one we thought was binding and a hub bearing, at the customer's request. We checked the harmonic balancer and key way. The balancer was put on about a year ago. ...	8
	1998 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.6L Power locks VIN: 1FDRE1461W Thanks for the replies, and soooo fast too!! I accually found the switch in the right rear door, laying in 90,000 odd miles of corrosion. I found the switch in the lock poss. and after a few good lock and unlocks the system operated as intended. I removed th...	3
	1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hard Start VIN: 1FTNX21F6X Many thanks to all who replied. Most of the replies pointed to the glow plug system, a few had to do with leaking injectors or o-rings, or with a problem in the high pressure oil system. We thoroughly tested the glow plug system and found several that were fau...	24
	2002 Ford Windstar 3.8L heater VIN: 2FMZA5046B Thank you all for your responses. When I pulled off the outlet hose from the core coolant seemed to run out pretty good. I went ahead and pulled off the other hose as well and proceeded to back flush the core for a bit. Then pulled the thermostat and replaced ...	20
	1998 Honda Accord EX 2.3L in trans VIN: JHMCG5644X Customer didnt want to fix it Thank to everybody that tried to help IATN is a good tool for all us techs	9
	2004 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L MIL Lamp on, SHIFT PROBLEMS VIN: JHLRD788X4 Thanks for the ten quick replies. I learned that the TPS cannot be cleaned or serviced. It is not available except with the full throttle body from Honda. It is available aftermarket thru Omni Power.-ebay store. Customer decided to go with Honda part. we repla... Trouble codes: P0122.	12
	2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L shift interlock solenoid VIN: 4S2DM58WX1 well replaced the shift lock solenoid,after checking power and ground.truck is working proper once again.with out a wiring diagram or a trouble tree from alldata(some data)i was not happy to throw parts at it.but the guys from iatn came to the rescue once agai...	4
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L overhead lights,rear wiper VIN: 1J4GW5853X Sorry but I have to close this request with no-fix. Friend doesn't want to spend anymore time chasing the problem. He will monitor the short and if it happens more frequently then he may try again then. I received 4 replies with good info. Tried most of the re...	4
	2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW48S93 Found the fuel trims intermittently spiking up to 14%. Replaced the spark plugs. Problem stopped immediately. Vehicle has been fixed for two weeks now. Thanks a lot for your help guys! Trouble codes: P0051.	5
	1998 Mazda 626 DX 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, low power VIN: 1YVGF22CSW Thanks to Woody, Wolfgang, Ivan, and Earl for the responses, all good responses but did not repair my problem. The thing that repaired this one was simply VALVE ADJUSTMENT. We send our cylinder heads to the machine shop for rebuild and normally they come back ...	4
	2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 4.3L Head Gaskets VIN: WDBLJ70G11 sorry for keeping everyone waiting, but this thing turned into kind of a big deal. The heads were warped to much to be machined so we shipped them to a company down south to be repaired(some how). Also the used car lot that owns the car has already sold it an...	8
	2003 Nissan Murano SL 3.5L Torq Spec VIN: JN8AZ08WZ3 thanks to the six that replied to my request I called Phil and gave him the info 75 to 110 ft lbs is the spec for the spindel nut both front and rear thanks again	6
	1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 3.1L poor accelleration VIN: 1G3AJ55M3T A faulty fuel injector at cyl #4 caused a missfire at cyl #4, the miss activated the nearby knock sensor, retarding the timing enough to seriously affect engine power and accelleration. Temporarily disconnecting the knock sensor allowed proper accelleration, b... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random missfire).	5
	1993 Plymouth Colt Vista 2.4L No Start VIN: JP3CC50G3P Thanks to all that replyed,especially Dan [...].who got the closest to the solution.After seeing the replys we decided on a pcm,sent it out to be rebuilt,still no start.On a whim replaced the mpi relay car now runs.As part of the diagnosis I grounded the relay wit...	6
	2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L Misfire VIN: 1G2WR5219Y I had found three wires broke in the harness by the a/c dryer, and that helped the traction control, but thanks, to all the techs! Trouble codes: C0244 (traction control/anti lock brakes), P1381 (misfire detected), P1571 (traction control torque request circuit).	7
	2001 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6L abs, psm VIN: WPOAB29921 I checked with Porsche and they do not list the code. I called Skip at Baum tool and he had a record of the code coming up a few times before. The fluid level sensor was found to be stuck in that instance. I messed around with the float and connector. All I ma...	1
	1992 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L No Start VIN: 4S3BC6321N Howdy! Hey Jeff [...], you two were right on the money. I had the two cam gears correct with the timing notches not the arrows, but I was wrong on the crank gear. After tearing it down again I looked harder and finally found the small...	9
	2003 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5L Engine VIN: 4S3BH68633 Many thanks for all the very helpful replies as this vehicle is fixed!Andy recommended the Subaru additive part number [...] which the dealer parts people agree should be added every time coolant is changed.Bottle ingredients make no mention of it but it a...	13
	1995 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L No Start VIN: 4TISK12E1S Howdy, I finally decided to clean out the throttle body and replace the distributor cap. The cap had alot of carbon tracking and needed replaced. After doing those two things the engine seems to be starting better when its cold. I'm keeping my fingers cros...	22
	1999 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L Lighting VIN: 1NXBR12E3X Well, let me begin by thanking those who replied to this post. I have to admit I did not submit this post myself, rather it was a new technician in the shop who did not know the proper channels for making a request for help on i-atn. My bad for not giving hi...	6

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