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	1999 Audi A4 1.8L airbag VIN: WAUCB28D2X 1999 A4 with airbag light on. Code 00654- retractor squib (driver) n153- resistence too high. I removed the covers over the driver seat belt rectractor to check the connection and wire, even unplugged and put back, cleared code and same code. It looks like thi...	View
	2001 BMW 330Ci 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBABS53431 Car starts running rough and idling poorly when EML light and service engine soon lights come on. Pulled codes , cleared and road tested , car ran fine for acouple of miles light came back on with same codes. Did this several times any ideas? Trouble codes: 211 (Idle speed control valve), 228 (Fuel trim Bank 2 permissible range exceeded Mixture too rich), 227 (Fuel trim Bank1 permissible range exceeded Mixture too rich)	View
	2004 BMW 745i 4.4L headlights VIN: 5423852165 This one got to me from body shop after the accident both front headlights and modules were replaced with the used ones part # match with original ones, now both headlight are turned all the way to the right and will not move,nether on their own nor with a con...	View
	1997 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1G4HP52K8V Hello all you GM tech's, This one has not done this problem for us so I will post what the customer says it does. They say that at part throttle and mostly up hill the car will act as though your are on and off the throttle with the foot. So it sounds violent ...	View
	1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1L loses power VIN: 2G4WS52M8X After the engine is barely warm, vehicle bogs down as in limp mode. When idling, the 24x signal matches the 3x signal. As soon as you accelerate, the 24x signal goes to zero. Before the car came to us, the MAP and MAF sensors were replaced. We replaced the cra...	View
	1997 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KD54Y4V Vehicle came to us just purchased and failed emissions in hand, vehicle also running rough. My driveability tech performed test drive and pcm scan. Vehicle had P0131, P0135, P0138, P0147, P0340, P0603, P1571, P1660. Vehicle failed emissions not only for codes,... Trouble codes: P0340 (IC module cam reference CKT no frequency), P1571 (Traction Control system Pulse Width Modulated circuit no frequency.)	View
	2000 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 4.6L front end VIN: 1G6ET1293Y this caddy has a hard clunk only when turning right. you have to be almost two third's full right. sounds like a spring jumping but its not. new struts and mounts with bearings, ball joints good. the problem is it's not constant. might only do it once or twice...	View
	2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2L windows door locks and radio VIN: 1G6DM57NX3 the power window intermitantly dont work from the master switch.Also the drivers door lock and unlock switch int works.When this happens the radio will turn on or off or just change channels on its own.when the windows dont work the tech 2 shows window at idle...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L vaccum valve VIN: 2G1FP22S2P Hi techs I have a camaro that came in for ac not blowing out of vents. I found the vaccum valve at the firewall that controls the switching to be deteriorated and falling apart Replaced valve and the vehicle vents worked fine air from all selections worked fi...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Misfire VIN: 1GNDT13W2S Misfire occurrs only during warm up at about 60 mph and only for a very small amount of time. Maybe about the time the TCC engages, though it is not the TCC slipping or chattering. Once operating temp is reached there is no more misfire. I replaced the cap a s...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L front pads VIN: 1GCHG35RXW Hello all, I have a fleet customer with this van and others in this vintage(98-2002) and have had many of his vehicles that wear out front pads in anywhere from 8,000 to 15,000 miles(most in the 15k range) We have tried many different brands,durastop,bendix,OE...	View
	2007 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4C042 6.6L Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy, No power VIN: 1GBC4C1987 This truck have not been work on by us, but have the spacers been put in by telecommunication service man so the truck can drive to our shop. it seems that its clogged up but not sure why and how it works. The catalytic convertor thing seems to have two hose a... Trouble codes: P2463 (Undocumented), P244B (Undocumented), P2033 (Undocumented), P0546 (Undocumented)	View
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L key fob VIN: 1C3EJ56H6S Attmpting to program new fob using DRB3. Body computer shows going into progam mode but comes out of programing when I touch either of the remote buttons. Is there some kind of trick that I'm not reading about? Any help wou;d be greatly appreciated. Paul	View
	2004 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L Stall VIN: X2C4GP44RO I have a 04 chrysler town and country with a 3.3 liter.It will intermittently stall while driving 30 to 40mph.There are no warning lights on and gages not reading anything.The van will restart right away and go for a couple of weeks before it happens again.	View
	1998 Dodge B2500 5.2L No Start, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B4JB25Y2W Replaced CKP, CMP, PCM, IAC, Plugs, Rotor, Cap, Coil, Wires. After replacing all of these items the code P1391 still comes back. Replaced the PCM because the IAC Test failed. Checked all wiring, OHM and Voltage were all good. Before replacing the coil, cylinde... Trouble codes: P1391 (Intermittent Loss of CMP or CKP), P0505 (IAC Motor), P0320 (No Crank Reference at PCM)	View
	2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L Cuts out VIN: 3D7KR28C96 First of all thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail. Trying to get some help on this truck.The customer complaint is that engine will die, only when the fuel tank is halfway full.this never happens with a full tank of fuel. Scanned all computers and... Trouble codes: P0148 (Fuel delivery malfunction)	View
	1977 Ford F-100 4.9L radio VIN: F10BRY6901 I have a factory stereo for this truck but no wires in the truck so I need to find a wiring diadram for a philco factory radio with am/fm.	View
	1995 Ford Contour GL 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3FALP6530S I have posted before without any resolutions. Issue: Car will refuse to idle. It keeps dying out when cold start. And after it warms up, it roughs so idle, that the only way to drive it and when coming to a stop, is put it in nuetral. Replaced every imaginabl...	View
	1995 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L High Idle, VIN: 1FTDR15X3S Hope you are all well. Here we are again! Ranger came from a trans shop with complaint of Hi Idle and Harsh engagement into gear from park or N. They looked into it, checked all power and grounds and replaced PCM. OOOps, not it. Now it is my turn. I started by...	View
	1997 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTHX26F3V Truck was brought in on a cranks no start complaint. We do not do a whole lot of diesel work on this type of vehicle. Where would be a good place to start, any common problems? Runs on ether , won't stay running. Trouble codes: P1663 (FDCS Circuit Fault), P0470 (Exhaust pressure sensor fault), P1705 (Not in P or N during KOEO/KOER)	View
	2001 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6L Heater Core VIN: 2FAFP74W51 Found electrolysis in cooling system - flushed and added an extra ground. Electrolysis still there. Has anyone seen this before and know of a fix. Thanks.	View
	2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L Battery VIN: 1FMZU72E82 Good afternoon to all and thanks in advance for your assistance.I have this 02 explorer that the battery keeps going dead (after a day in a half/ two days).I have charged the battery,checked the charging system that was ok at 14.53 volts.The battery after char...	View
	2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTNW21F42 Hello all. This Power stroke is coming in soon. I have been talking to the customer alot about this problem but haven't been able to down truck yet. At first he broke down while pulling a hill. The engine died instantly without a spit or a sputter. Cranked goo... Trouble codes: P1000	View
	2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FDAX57PX3 truck runs a little rough at idle, but also put out alot of black smoke. when i try to check the icp code in alldata-this code is wrong. but watching modis in graft mode, ICP & ICP desired match close to identical. First 6.0 i have worked on. i have good knowl... Trouble codes: P2290	View
	2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L popping VIN: 1FTSW31P53 belongs to a friend of mine who has taken it to the local dealer-they can't find anything. dealer asked if he could put stuff in the bed to make it heavier(not very bright)-- when going up hill (load),he says he hears a popping noise from center of truck-no ho...	View
	1994 Geo Prizm 1.6L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1Y1SK5369R car came in because of died on the road . was able to get started when it got here . boggs out and dies when you put any kind of load on it. will idle fine and rev to half throttle when sitting in the bays but if you go over half will bogg down and dies . i ha...	View
	2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L timing cover VIN: 1GKDT13S62 I have a coolant leak from the timing cover and ALLDATA says the oil pan must be removed to do the case cover gasket. Just wondering if anybodys done one without removing the oil pan as it would make this job a whole lot easier on everybody including the custo...	View
	2000 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L drive shaft VIN: JHLRD1846Y cna this car be operated safely without rear drive shaft installed.	View
	1997 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.0L Door Handles VIN: KMHCF34T0V Need some help guys.Unable to open the drivers side front door on this car from either the outside or the inside.It's equipped with PW and door locks.Door locks appear to be working.Something broke or fell off inside the door.What I need to know is if anyone h...	View
	1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJH6047XC Im looking for mode $6 info for jaguar missfire monitor.jag web site is a pay only.I sent email to sign up but so far no response if anybody has info it would be a great help thanks.	View
	2000 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Steering column VIN: SAJJA42C9Y Replaced drivers seat control module for no seat memory functions, and steering column memory completely inop. Now have full seat function and memory, but intermittant loss of steering column position memory. Function is lost when key is removed and steeri...	View
	2002 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJEA51D12 Hello Fellow Tech. I have a 2002 Jaguar X-Type with a 2.5L Engine and an Automatic Transmission. Customer complains of vehicle stumbling under hard acceleration. It pretty much falls on its face when this happens, and it has no power. Lift off the throttle, an...	View
	1999 Land Rover Range Rover SE 4.0L Latch VIN: SALPV1245X Hello all, 99 Rover, RR door wont open. We have the panel off the inside and we can see the latch will need to be replaced. Tried a couple of TSB procedures from outside of vehicle with no luck. How can I get this door open without the Jaws of Life. Mahalo	View
	1990 Lexus LS400 4.0L Ignition Lock Cylinder VIN: JT84F11E1L HI all, I think I know what's wrong just need a Lexus Tech to confirm!The key will not come out of the ignition lock cylinder when the battery is connected,if you disconnect the battery the key come out every time(sometimes the key will come out if you keep me...	View
	1994 Mazda Miata 1.8L second gear VIN: JMINA3581R Journeymen good day. We are a Porsche shop with a client that races his Miata. He cannot engage second gear. I have removed the transmission and torn it down to removing the shift rods and am certian that the second gear synchro is the problem. I have years o...	View
	1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WDBCA350XH Engine idles high at about 1100 RPM.Smoke checked for vac leaks & repaired.Have tested coolant sensor,throttle switch,cleaned throttle body,checked timing-ok.cleaned & checked idle control valve.I can operate idle control valve with power probe & seems to work...	View
	1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1F2CBJ56WA hello everyone i have a 93 grand marquis 4.6 this car runs rough backfires through intake has no power came in with only dpfe code low flow we also replaced plug wires they were arcing but did not make a difference. does this car have eger ports that plug up o...	View
	2000 Mercury Villager Estate 3.3L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4M2XV14T3Y Car was towed in , Died while turning left & check engine light was on before car died says customer. Car started right up for me & ran fine . Checked for codes ,NO CODES FOUND.Let car run in stall for a half hour , no die out no check engine light coming on... Trouble codes: P0325	View
	2001 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 3.5L hbb VIN: JA4MW51R11 Hey Guys, I have this Montero that came in with the ABS/BRAKE light oon and a buzzer sounding. Checked for codes and found code 55 stored. Checked for replaced accumulator, it has been rep[laced with updated unit. I have limited information on how to pinpoint...	View
	2002 Nissan Sentra CA 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D02 with the canister vent valve & vacuum cut valve grounded i ground the purge valve to put vacuum in the system. the voltage on the pressure sensor drops from 4 volts to 1.2 volts at 11 in vacuum. when i release the ground from the purge valve voltage on the sen... Trouble codes: P1456 (evap very small leak)	View
	2003 Nissan Altima 2.5L spark plug VIN: 1N4AL11D93 CAME IN WITH MISFIRE, EXHAUST LEAK, SMELL OF GAS. i FOUND CODE P0301, NO OTHER CODES. THE CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH AT IDLE AND SMOOTHED OUT A LITTLE UNDER ACCELERATION. I FOUND THE CAT LEAKING EXHAUST AT WELD AROUND FRONT O2 SENSOR. THERE WERE NO GAS LEAKS. WHEN ...	View
	2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2WK52J73 installed used motor(low mileage motor)with no problems. after 5k check engine came on po420. downstream o2 sensor looked sluggish, replaced it. came back shortly after with check engine on again po420. watched o2 sensors cat looked dead, replaced with afterma... Trouble codes: P0420	View
	2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3DD35HOY This one showed up at my door with CEL on, no other complaint. Attempted to scan T7, "No system is available for this car", Repeated above for Trionic 7 and OBDII, for '99 models, and for '01 models, same results. Can get in with TechII in generic mode, hen... Trouble codes: P0171 (LTFT maxed out mixture too lean)	View
	2002 Saturn SL1 1.9L Reverse VIN: 1G8ZH52862 Hello all, I have one here I hope someone has run into before. This one has a delayed engagement into reverse. All forward gears seem fine. I have a Mastertech scanner and did not come up with any codes. Data pids show fluid pressure in specific gears and when...	View
	1988 Subaru Justy DL 1.2L water pump VIN: JF1KA72A9J Need to change the water pump and am wondering if the engine needs to come out? Looks like there won't be enough room to get the end cover off. Do I need to take the oil pan off also or can I slip it off and rtv the oil pan part of it on reassembly. Stupid des...	View
	1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4S3BK6357T I have posted several times without any luck: Issue: Car runs perfect and for no reason after long drive, the car will not start. Only way to get it to start is to keep pumping the gas pedal. Once it starts it runs so rich and smells awful, and it feels like ...	View
	2005 Suzuki Reno EX 2.0L Low Beams VIN: KL5JD66ZX5 Ok, folks, this should be an easy one. You can hear the relay click, you get 12V across the fuse terminals and I bypassed what looks like an intermittant ground with a wire straight to the block with no results. Both bulbs check good w/ less than 2 ohms. Hig...	View
	1994 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8L Cuts out VIN: 2T1AE09BSC Thanks in advance I have a corolla giving some troble Three codes keep coming back(25,26,52). We will dive the car and for a secand the car stomble at the same time the eng light comes on always 25,26 codes some time all three. Trouble codes: 52 (knock senor), 25 (o2), 26 (o2)	View
	1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8L compressor VIN: 1NXBB02E3V We have this 1997 Corolla that customer states will quit cooling intermittantly.checked charge on system right on the money.(1.43lbs)The customer states that when it quits the blower motor will still work.So this tells me from the wiring diagram that the heate...	View
	2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7L dash indicators VIN: 5TDZT34A12 Vehicle came in with the Vsc, ABS and trac control lights on. Check for codes and find po1203, 1223 and 1241. Perform the checklists for these codes through alldata and everthing checks fine. Connect a new translate computer and still the same issue. Turn the ...	View
	2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L update electric fan VIN: 5TEHN72N94 Did enybody ever uptade an electric fan to a tacoma 2004 trd supercharger? I'm looking forwerd to cancel the original fan from factory, I'm wandering if same one did put an electric fan on that particular truk by chance? I'm looking to get more horse power o...	View
	1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Starting VIN: 3VWFR84096 Car was brought in no start. Primed pump and bled out at lines had plenty of fuel coming out. Got a lot of smoke on cranking, seemed like retarded timing on pump. Rotated pump to greater advance, to about where another tdi in shop was at, now will crank and ...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2001 Audi A4 1.8L Mechanical VIN: WAUDC68DX1 Yup, I tried to overthink this one. Two things that held me back was the oil buzzer at idle and the insistence of the customer that whoever replaced the waterpump and t-belt dropped the pan and checked the pick up tube 6k miles ago. Problem! too much rtv on ...	6
	2000 BMW 540i 4.4L Hesitation VIN: WBADR62020 Hi all and many thanks to Sean McGettigan - Jesus [...] you guys hit it on the head with the Mas Air Flow Sensor. Scoped the sensor and had no response, replaced it cleared codes test drove the vehicle and alls well - many thanks again. Trouble codes: 114 (camshaft position sensor bank 2).	11
	2002 BMW 330Ci 3.0L coolant level light VIN: BN736548J3 thx again for all the help!! i jumped the connector the light went out proving no harness problem.thnx to kevin [...]. after testing the harness turns out the new tank had a defect.replaced tank as per rich mungesang and vehicle is now repaired.for future ref...	7
	1993 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L A/C Compressor VIN: 1G4CW53L2P First,IATN,You guys are great.Most hit it on the head.I feel like the only Tech that didn't know how to Clear control head.Disconnected Battery. ,Reconected,Charged A/C,System Operating Normal.As for the Orfice Tube , it was indeed in the Liquid linefrom Cond...	17
	1987 Cadillac Allante 4.1L battery VIN: 1G6VR317XH Thanks for everybodys help it turned out to be bcm replaced now at 15ma. Hope I never see another one. Thanks again for everybodys help.	11
	1993 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L No Start VIN: 1G6KY5293P OK The caddy is running again. Big thanks to all who replied, especially Juan [...] who went in his back lot and found the part I needed and sent it to me. As I suspected someone had been in this thing before and had lost the retainer that holds the o-ring...	5
	1977 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L water valve VIN: 1Z37L7S407 Thanks to all that replied. Special thanks to David and Craig on information in regard to the operation of the vacuum switch. I had been unable to get the info on how this valve was operated from mitchells or thier tech. assistance. Knowing that it is pushed b...	11
	1999 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4L tensioner VIN: 1G1ND52T2X Thanks you guys without you I do'nt think I would have fixed this vehicle.Every other shop pretended they did'nt know what I was talking about.TO all you guys that told me to reset the tensioner you were rite thats the only thing that was wrong' wish you had b...	15
	2001 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Drivers side vent VIN: 2G1WH55K21 Thanks to everyone on your input. Looks like a proper evac & rechrg, with good working machine, took care of the problem.	6
	2003 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13X23 i was mistaken about switching injectors from one cylinder to another. just because you have fuel, fire, compression and timing doesn't mean you can't have a misfire on a cylinder. replaced #4 injector and she runs like a sewing machine. my guess is that the... Trouble codes: P0300.	44
	2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2L abs VIN: 1G1JF52F44 Thanks for the suggestions. They were having two problems one was the abs would set off when braking and taking a left turn ocasionly. When I drove it I noticed the squating. I replaced a section of the wiring harness that goes to the abs wheel sensor. I d...	7
	2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L transfer case VIN: 3GNFK16Z95 thanks for all your help. it was the encoder sensor in the motor that was the problem.	7
	2000 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L Oil slow to return to oil pan VIN: 3C3EL55H3Y Thanks guys, Since the front bank was as clean as it was I decided to flush again. When drained after the second flush the oil was mostly clean but there was some debris. Changed filter, refilled with oil and let idle for about twenty minutes. Oil appeared to ...	10
	2001 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L reverse VIN: 2C8GP64L31 Found trash on speed sensors and pan. Warranty company wanted a tear down. I don't rebuild. Sent to Warranty company's choice of trans. shop. They found stripped planetary. Rebuilt trans. and everybody is paid and happy.	12
	2006 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 5.9L Compressor VIN: 3D7MX48C06 Thanks for the replies. This system does not have an AC relay. The AC pressure was high enough that the Compressor should run. Checking all of the temp. sensors was suggested, they seemed OK. Several replies pointd the the TIP Module. Since I could not access ...	12
	1994 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L prake pedal VIN: 1FTHX25K7R thank you to all those replies. we installed a larger master cylinder like suggested and then continued bleeding the hell out of the brake system, and that seemed to do the job. once again thanks alot every one.	26
	1994 Ford Escort LX 1.9L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FARP15J5R Thank you everyone for the help. It's amazing the things you over look once your mind goes on a certain track. I would like to thank Glen from Ontario and Patrick from Nebraska. the flywheel was cracked and hard to see. replaced flywheel and the drivetrain...	12
	1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FMZU32E3W we used a diff. scanner then we could see data, found one o2 sensor dead, replace 02 sensor, emission were ok after that. thank you for your help.	6
	2004 Ford Escape XLS 3.0L Reverse VIN: JCOCU04164 After doing some pressure tests and trying a set of new solenoids and other checks, decided that the unit had to come out. After removal and inspection found the low/reverse piston outer seal had premature wear and a split about 3 inches long. We have polis...	9
	2004 Ford Expedition NBX 5.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FMFU16L44 sorry, I have nothing to add at this time, this vehicle is a company vehicle witch has many branches this side of the mississippi & has not made its way back to zion il yet. I have a hunch that because this problem is only at idle that we have some kind of thr...	11
	2001 Hyundai XG300 3.0L Hesitation VIN: KMHFU45D81 First of all Thank you to everybody. Problem was auto tensioner, i didn't Know this is adjusterable. We check alldata they have all the infomation for How to set auto tensioner projected length and clearance. It was out of spec./ auto tensioner and adjuster c...	10
	2003 Infiniti G35 3.5L Temperature control VIN: JNKCV54E73 Many thanks to Delbert (suggested both blend door motors bad), Kenneth (suggested "temp" sensor bad), Alex (provided step-by-step self diagnostic procedure), Joseph (suggested "in-vehicle" sensor bad) & Tim (suggested self diagnostic procedure and compare "amb...	6
	2000 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L . VIN: JACOS58XOY sorry it took as long as it did, but this one is fixed.It ended up being a valve body,removed and replaced the valve and this fixed the problem.Thanks to all of you for help.	3
	1993 Lexus GS300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8JS47E9P Thanks to all that replied, the code 61 for the speed sensor information helped me to inform my customer that she had possibly more problems, at least. We cleaned the EGR passages and replaced the EGR temp sensor with success, but she didnt want to pursue any ... Trouble codes: 61 (undocumented), 71 (EGR system malfunction).	4
	2000 Lincoln LS 3.9L Mechanical VIN: 1LNHM87AXY I pulled left V/C Ck cam timing,found exhaust cam was off one tooth, tensioner was missing top plastic piece ( Causing so much play on exh. cam chain). Replace tensioner, realign cams, runs great now, thanks all you guys, especially Greg, thankyou very much fo...	9
	2004 Mazda MPV LX 3.0L Misfire VIN: JM3LW28A24 Thank you group, you guys are awesome! live and learn, this vehicle will not set a misfire code unless the gas tank is over 1/4 full, but I found the problem the hard way, remove coils in left bank, found corrosion on coil for cyl.no 1, has a blade were the s... Trouble codes: P0300, P0304 (misfire cyl no. 4).	9
	1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L left turn signal VIN: WDBGA51E2R To all the guys that responded,THANK-YOU!!! the replacement of the combi turn signal switch was right on, it had shorted to power feed .	3
	1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L No Start, VIN: WDBKK47F3W Sorry for the delay in closing this one. Recieved a few good replies but the biggest help was Bob [...] I sent the original computer to him and after testing he found the secondary air injection circuit worked properly.This led to us finding an issue with o...	13
	2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L control panel VIN: WDBLJ65G8Y thanks for the help. i tried evrything from version coding to inst cluster to manually inputing at a/c unit, nothing changed it. off to dealer he goes. thanks again	4
	1996 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MELM6531T First of all, thanks to all that took the time to reply. Unfortunately, none were correct - although I did recheck cam timing marks and attempted to locate any and all vacuum leaks as suggested. I guess the key here was the MAF reading that was 1.34V (4 g/m)... Trouble codes: P0171 (O2 sensor Bank indicating lean).	10
	2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2.4L Engine VIN: 4A3AC34G0Y Many thanks for all the replies. I forgot to tell some of the many thinks we did to this thing. There is plenty of air flow going through the rad. When you bring the RPMs up it dissipates plenty of heat. The heater works great at idle AND revved up. The idle s...	9
	1983 Nissan 720 2.4L Excessive Emissions VIN: JN6ND01S1D Hi and thanks for the help, it turned out that by just cleaning the connections at the ECU did the trick. They did not look all that dirty but oh well. Thanks again	3
	1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S 2.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G3AJ11W2H GENTLEMEN. Thank you for all your excellent tips. It is nice to see that I'm not the only one that knows these 'secrects' and that you must first stick to basics. I neglected to mention that BARO PID remained steady which indicated good 5V and ground. Having r... Trouble codes: 34 (low map).	7
	2006 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L No Start, Cuts out VIN: SY25L65836 thanks for all the help. thanks to alex from georgia for the tip on the computer. that was the problem. sent to dealer for new computer and relearn.	4
	2002 Saturn SL 1.9L lifter tap VIN: 1G8ZF528X2 thank you to all five responders to this problem.as per all of your recomendations and the fact that everything checks good,we recomended to replace all lifters.the customer decided to take to local saturn dealer for there reccomendation.my guess is that after...	5
	2002 Saturn SL1 1.9L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G82H52822 Well, thank you William, Ray, Timothy, Marty and Jon for taking the time to reply. I would have to guess Ray was probably the closest and Marty had several good points. I did not experience another problem with this car after I posted, we drove the car 91 mi... Trouble codes: P1599, P1620.	5
	2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1GD70654 Thanks for the replies guys. We found that the car wasnt tuned properly for the stock downpipe with the two converters. we eliminated the converters and the problem hasn't occurred at all. Trouble codes: P0244.	5
	1995 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8L Electrical VIN: WVW6547764 Well, there was a short somewhere to the ground of the ignition switch it looks like. It fried a lot of things, and not sure how it originated yet, but will get to the bottom of it. Thanks guys!	3
	1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L head lights VIN: WVWMD63B5X thanks to you guys that told me to look at the ig switch, someone mentioned to wiggle the key. well did that and every thing came on so i ordered switck thanks guys	6
	2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L Excessive Emissions VIN: 3VWCF21C3Y Thanks to everyone for the help. After trying an ecm,pump, injectors, timing, fuel, etc. nothing with our smoking problem changed. We're replacing the block with a used part soon. More to follow when work is done.Hank	9

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