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	1997 Acura CL 3.0L radio VIN: 19UYA1257V dealer has givin me 10 codes none will work; if anyone can help!! model #39100 sy8 a000 ref# cq jh0510z ser# [...] Thanks for the help.	View
	1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2.0L speedo VIN: ZARBB32G2M Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the speedo on this. One of my guys checked this and sent out the speedo for repair. Still no speedo.	View
	2000 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L Reverse gear VIN: WAUDC28D9Y Car drives forward just fine in all gears. When shifting to reverse, after 2-3 seconds, there is a slight "thump" and reverse disappears as if the car was in neutral. Shifting to Neutral(or Park)and then back to 'R' and the process starts again: A few seconds ...	View
	2001 Audi A4 1.8L Warning Light VIN: WAUDC68D51 The red brake warning light in the cluster beeps for a few seconds and continuously flashes. If you put the parking brake on the light is on steady. I have checked for ABS codes, no codes stored. I have disconnected the Brake fluid reservoir switch, no change....	View
	2004 Audi A4 Quattro 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WAULT68E54 04 Audi A4 Quattro. Runs rough. No CE light. Vibrates at idle. And no power. Audi dealer scanned and no problems??? If I was a guessing man I think it runs on 5 cyls at best. No CE light. I have never driven a 3.0L A4, but I know a 99 4 cyl that is a rocket. ...	View
	1998 BMW 328is 2.8L contol head VIN: WBABG2320W installed new control head on this vehicle and everything is working except the actuators for the inside air ducts. vehicle will only blow out of defroster or floor. dash units not working. does this unit need further programming? thanks in advance	View
	2004 BMW 325i 2.5L oil reset issue VIN: WBAET37494 We recently serviced this vehicle for a regular customer and are unable to reset the oil reminder message. ALLDATA and/or the vehcle owners manual does not advise on how to reset the oil reminder message. The manual says it should be taken to the bmw dealer. ...	View
	1992 Buick Regal 3.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: 2G4WD54LON Ok It came in and I never was told it has been running with no cam sensor signal /ses light on since customer bought it. It ran bad day before brought in , then ran fine when I got it. BUT tape over SES light, cam sensor code, told to ignore it so I took it fo... Trouble codes: 41 (cam sensor), 42 (est)	View
	1995 Buick Century Special 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4AG55MXS this 95 century came from a local used car dealer. it misses/stumbles during hard accel. it runs great until you really get on it. at high rpm during hard accel it suddenly starts to miss and then turns on the mil and sets a code 341. it feels kind of like a r... Trouble codes: 341 (cam signal)	View
	1999 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L not sure VIN: 1G4CW52K7X car originaly brought in early june/low on freon found no leaks.refilled and sent it on its way.came back early july blowing warm. 1/2 lb low but again found no leaks [ dye was installed at original service ]. seemed to cool ok but before it left our lot it be...	View
	2002 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L blower motor VIN: 1G4HR54K02 we have this lesabre with no blower - we have power and ground but no 5v pulse width . getting to blower comtrol processor have power coming out to motor but no ground to motor can manualy supply ground but no diff . on blower speed control wire coming out of ...	View
	2001 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L 1-2 down shift VIN: 1G6KD54Y32 Ok all of you cadillac tech,I have a deville that is kicking my butt. This car set a code PO742 tcc circuit stuck on.I replaced the tcc solenoid and let the car go.Three weeks later its back.Has anyone seen this?If so could you point me in the right direction....	View
	2004 Cadillac Escalade 6.0L Gas Gauge VIN: 1GVEK63N34 Hello to all, I have this Esco in here and the fuel gauge jumps all over (espcially when filling with gas). It will spin 360 degrees and the needle will point to the bottom side of the gauge, off the scale. I have doone a few of these and it has been the sendi...	View
	2004 Cadillac SRX 3.6L No Start VIN: 1GYEE63784 intermittent no crank, key will then be stuck in ign. switch (key will turn but not come out). When this happends there is no check eng. light on and no communication with the ECM (you can comm. with all other modules). After awhile when it cranks and starts t... Trouble codes: P0700 (code in TCM), P1832 (pressure control solenoid circuit high), U0100 (lost comm. with ECM/PCM)	View
	1992 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCDC14Z5N Thanks for taking the time to read my post. We are having problems with this throttle body injection C1500 truck with manual trans.. We know that the pulse width at the injectors are too low. Its at about 2.00 milliseconds during starting when we think it shou...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Express 2500 LS 5.7L alarm / passlock VIN: 1GCGG25R7W well, i just replaced the ignition lock cylinder because it was acting up, due to the high milage. well, after tearing the whole column down to get to the lock cyl, all is well, except now it wont start. i tryed leaving the key on for 30 min off for 30 min 3 t...	View
	1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L intermittent shift/speedo problem VIN: 1C3EJ56H2S Hi guys, this is an intermittent problem and as usual difficult to duplicate and 'nail it'...so, I'm trying to get some expert feedback from you all who might have come across this. Apparently, the customer's concern was that the speedometer and the tach woul...	View
	2003 Chrysler 300M 3.5L front airbag module VIN: 2C3AE66G13 hey there everybody i have 2003 chyrsler 300m w the airbag light on and have a dtc "no srim message" and it has no number behind it and cant even find it in alldata or modis any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks mark ffejs auto care l...	View
	1995 Dodge Dakota 2.5L No Start VIN: 1B7FL26G3S This truck has come in on the hook as a no start. Determined that their was no spark fuel seems to be working fine. Determined that coil is was bad replaced now I have spark but it is very weak. Still no spark at plugs but have weak spark at coil tower. Check ...	View
	1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L ac VIN: 1B7HF13Z9V Vehicle came in with the evaporator leaking,owner had been adding 134a trying to keep the system cold.When the vehicle was checked out it was way over charged,compressor banging,orifice tube full of metal.Blow out the rest of the lines,installed components,eva...	View
	2007 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7L compressor VIN: 1D8GT58K17 complaint a/c hot on startup compressor cycles rapidly 3-4 times then off and stays off untill next key cycle. has code p1275 ac control circuit 2 high current. ground from compressor is good power is good when supplied can't find a spec for coil resistence	View
	1986 Ford Grumman Van 5.8L need help with parts VIN: 1FCJE39HOG Hello all. I am in the process of installing throttle body fuel injection on a Ford Van. Like a Grumman style. Large Box van. Not van nose cutaway. Kit supplied by affordable fuel injection complete with sensors,ecm harness, dist and fuel pump. I need to figur...	View
	1997 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FALP52U4V Came in with p1413 and lite on solid, owner had replaced ssr relay at side of pump, problem still present, upon further diagnosis in shop, discovered lack of b+ voltage at relay plug, found bad b+ wire, repair wire, motor would now run, but made noise, replace... Trouble codes: P1413 (secondary air pump malfunction)	View
	1997 Ford E-350 Econoline 6.8L a/c compressor ok, long history but im beatin my head against a wall here. vehicle came back today a/c inop. checked pressures again. pressures were low. low side cycling down to twenty and shutting off comp. inspected clutch and its fried on two weak old compressor. rubber ...	View
	2001 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Unknown VIN: 2FMZA51481 hi techs. we have this van with A/C not cooling condition. high side 200-250psi, low side 60psi. the lines coming out of the compressor are hot but only warm near the evaporator inlet. the line after the orifice tube is cold. but my evaporator is room temp. ca...	View
	2002 Ford Windstar 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMZAS7472 Thank you in advace for your time, I have had some problem getting to the bottom of this Windstar and I need help. Codes P0171 and P0174 are present within 15 min of resetting ECU. I have replace the manifild and smoke tested the system for vacuum leaks. Any t... Trouble codes: 0171 (system too lean bank 1), 0174 (system too lean bank 2)	View
	2003 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Misfire VIN: 2FMZA504X3 miss under load. sometimes at idle. no codes stored. data stream readings-at 1500 rpms tps.-1.38v, load-50% ect-.56v , [...], ect-210(f) iac-51%, iat-2,15v, iat-102(f), o2s11-101-595(mv), o2s2198-744(mv), lftr.(1)4% lftr.(2)0% sftr.1 -1-+3% sftr.2 -2 -+3%,...	View
	2003 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Misfire VIN: 2FMZA504X3 miss under load. sometimes at idle. no codes stored. data stream readings-at 1500 rpms tps.-1.38v, load-50% ect-.56v , [...], ect-210(f) iac-51%, iat-2,15v, iat-102(f), o2s11-101-595(mv), o2s2198-744(mv), lftr.(1)4% lftr.(2)0% sftr.1 -1-+3% sftr.2 -2 -+3%,...	View
	2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Transmission VIN: 1FDWF36P66 Vehicle arrived with harsh shifts, CEL on, Tow/Haul light flashing. Scanned for codes: P0713 TFT signal high. Cleared code. Fault/reposted within next start in about 30 seconds. Removed pan to inspect TFT sensor. TFT resistance matches specification (20K ohms...	View
	2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Misfire, long crank VIN: 1FTWX30P36 Ford diesel techs, please help. Let me start with customer concern. Customer states vehicle starts hard and misfires when pulling heavy load. I can get long crank after sitting for long period of time . Icp pressure does not come up on modis until just after i...	View
	2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 4.6L airbag removal VIN: 2FAFP71W46 any help in removing airbag from steering wheel. has 2 small holes on either side. I need to repair the horn switchs on the back side of airbag.	View
	1998 Honda Accord EX 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG3258W No problems driving - just MIL lamp. Processes followed include Honda Service Bulletin 01-011, visual, and Mitchell for 1457. 1. Honda service bulletin: Freeze Data at the time of code showed primary [...] as "Closed" but I still checked EVAP Vent Shut Va... Trouble codes: P1457 (EVAP control system leak in CANNISTER SYSTEM)	View
	2001 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L A/C System VIN: JHLRD18541 This one is really confusing me... In the shop idling the A/C never goes warm on us, then you go for a drive with it, while checking the temp in the ducts with a laser termometer it will first go all the way down to about -4deg celcius and stays for quite a wh...	View
	2004 Honda Accord EX 2.4L Wipers VIN: 1HGCM56874 Wiper motor works good, signal from combination switch activate electronic relays in control module but will not energized wiper motor. Checked continuity between green and wire at terminal 5, at combination switch to control module terminal 5switch . Continui...	View
	1996 Infiniti I30 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKCA21D2T hello tech`s we have a 1996 infiniti with code #po446 evap circuit problem. we have tested the system. replaced evap pressure sensor. evap vent canistor valve. we smoke tested system no leaks found. any ideas ,john Trouble codes: P0446	View
	2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Stall VIN: SAJGA51D23 This vehicle stalls intermittently. It happens randomly at stops only and at any temperature. The throttle plate was very dirty so I cleaned it using a presurized spray, being sure not to move the plate at all. The problem is still there. When this car stalled...	View
	2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sport 4.0L Shift Pattern VIN: 1J4GW38S12 Vehicle was brought in shop with complaint of no upshifts,slips and MIL on. Standard diagnosis shows P1762 stored current. Voltage was measured at PCM per service and were within allowable limits specified for Gov Press Sensor. One najor difference is KOEO th...	View
	2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4.4L Unknown VIN: SALTURJNEU Ok Rover guys, here is a good one... This sport has a intermittent case of the shakes. You can be cruising down the highway and then for no reason the whole truck starts shaking violently- the only way to make it stop is too come to a complete stop and start o...	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L air suspension VIN: WDBNG70J5Y When putting any of the Mercs on the lift that have the "Airmatic" or air suspension when you take them down they sag to the ground. We have seen this over and over and were wondering if their is a procedeure to stop this from happening. We know that with rove...	View
	2005 Mini Cooper S 1.6L left headlight VIN: WMWRE33475 hello Have 05 Mini S just out of the body shop.Left headlight self adjust fuction is inop light is working ,washer is working and passenger side is fully operational. Any help is would be great. Bruce	View
	1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L air conditioning system VIN: JN1CA21D8T This Vehicle repair is much different than most due to the fact that this vehicle belongs to my mother! No money is being made here boys!!! Its kickin my butt and i dont see what Ive overlooked. I was made aware of the issue of overcharging, so I have evacuate...	View
	1995 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L lack of power VIN: 1G2HZ52K3S vehicle runs fine at idle, but when driving spark advance goes to 0 and knock retard goes to 13-15	View
	2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2 3.8L Blower Motor Module VIN: 2G2WS52294 This 04 grand prix came in the shop for a blower motor that would run on high all of the time and with the key off. Tested the blower motor module (resister) and found it was powering up the blower motor all of the time. Replaced the module with a A/C Delco fr...	View
	2001 Toyota Celica GT 1.8L fuel gauge VIN: JTDDR32T41 this car has a led or digital gauge, temp gauge works, low fuel light works. checked wiring at sender when i use gauge tester at sender wires i get nothing. have not found anyway to test gauge. all circuits run through multiplexing computer (body ecu)also have...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L compressor VIN: 3VWCA21C1Y The customer reported A/C not cold. Tested pressures on 85 degree day. Low side 60/70 lbs and high side 200/250 lbs at idle or 2000 rpm. The discharge temp was about 70 degrees. The radiator fan would cycle on at 250 lbs and off at 200 lbs. I replaced the expa...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Cam timing wrong VIN: WVWPD23B12 Many other conditions the enginners have not listed could set off codes. Could a sticking Camshaft pos Solinoid cause the cam not to go back at lower rpms and trigger this code. Trouble codes: P0343	View
	2004 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L No Start VIN: 3VWCR31CX4 VW TECHS I Need some help this beetle lets my customer set after he runs it 15-20 miles and shuts it off and trys to start it after about 5min. It never just dies going down the road or at idle its just at hot restarts. wait sevral hours and it will startup. I... Trouble codes: 1570 (engine start block by imobilizer)	View
	2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWSR61J74 second time for coolant below regulated temperature, new tstat- always at normal operating temp. Trouble codes: P0128 (coolant t-stat below regulated temp)	View
	2004 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L compressor VIN: 3VWCM31YX4 This gem came in from another bodyshop, wrecked LF they repaired car also recharged A/C brouyght it in compressor inop, no power to compressor. I replaced fan controller and still no compressor operation, I have a 12v pulse of power comming thru terminal 10 GR...	View
	2000 Volvo V40 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1VW2555Y We've been fighting this V40 off and on for months. The main problem has been recurring ecm-25 codes (long term fuel trim rich). After many parts replacements, we think we have discovered the main problem--a leaky anti-surge diaphragm on the turbo causing a le... Trouble codes: D1M06	View

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	1992 BMW 750iL 5.0L Alternator VIN: WBAGC8312N Thanks to all that replied. This was a major over sight on our part. After checking for voltage drops and all wiring we found the belt was loose and the alternator was barely turning when the engine was running. Tightend belt and charging system works great...	6
	2001 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L seat VIN: WBAFB33591 customer is satisfied with level of vibration after mount replacement.(seems I'm the only one who isn't)Thanks for the replies. Suggestions were to ck for anything that might cause a misfire, ck for broken fan blade or something throwing engine out of balance ...	3
	2002 BMW 745i 4.4L nav,radio VIN: WBAGL63422 Thanks for your responses, I have purchased the "most" bypass tool from dealer aka loly pop (16$ part 61 13 6 917 541), since svs(voice control module) was the first unit to have no communication according to the autologic I bypassed it and radio and nav ca...	6
	1987 Buick Electra Park Avenue 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G4CW5137H Thanks to everyone one who posted a answer to this stubborn 3.8. All of you played a important role in solving the problem. The fix was replacing the pigtail to the control moudle and somehow the magnet in the cam interruptor was in wrong. I pulled it out of t...	36
	1997 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L engine VIN: 1G6KD54Y9V Checked the cooling system for combustion gases. came out positive. Took the engine apart and a couple of head bolts had pulled out of the block. Most of you guys were right about the treads holding in the head bolts.I repaired the threads and machiced th...	14
	1998 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 4.6L blower motor VIN: 1G6ET1296W Hi everyone, I would like to thank everyone that sent me information. Your answer was correct. The blower motor was the problem. I did check for power at the blower motor which was correct. I also checked the signal which was also correct. The blower motor did...	12
	1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.1L abs VIN: 2G1WW12M9X well this car is fixed the problem was the left tone ring was cracked and replaced as stated i also found the harnes had a broken wire where the harness passes thru the inner fender as far as the difrent codes between the 2 scanners im sticking with the tech2 ...	9
	1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GCDM19WXX Found out the cat. converter was parcel plugged and did the dist. to adjust timing helped. thanks all for the helpful info. another headache gone.	16
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Mechanical VIN: 1GCEK19TOY Our scan tool does not have the capability to bleed brakes. We have tried everything else that has been suggested (at least once!). This solution seems to be the consensus. We have ordered a new scan tool which will be able to perform these functions so hope...	11
	2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WW12E65 THANKS TO THOSE WHO REPLIED. AFTER REMOVING PLENUMN AGAIN WE SWAPPED NO 6 INJECTOR WITH NO. 4, OUR MISS MOVED WITH THE INJECTOR. WE REPLACED THE INJECTOR, RHE CAR RUNNS GREAT. THANKS AGAIN VINCE Trouble codes: P0300 (cylinder miss fire detected).	4
	2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS 3.5L no crank VIN: 1GNDV23L16 The good news is this one is fixed. It killed me to wait a couple of days to verify this before posting the fix. The PCM was bad. Kirt [...], you and I must think alike. About the time I got your Email about cooling the PCM with a blower I had just come inside... Trouble codes: U1000 (Class two serial communication error).	9
	2002 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L misc systems VIN: 2C8GP54L82 This vehicle did prove to be a troublesome problem. The customer wanted absolute assurances that replacing the FCM would solve this issue. The customer did finally come up with some info that did help in the end, namely that the gauges were NOT sweeping, but...	5
	1993 Dodge Dakota 3.9L No Power VIN: 1B7GG23X2P Thank you to all who replied, one of you was right on the money. Fuel pressure stayed within spec until about 3/4 throttle under load and then it would fall off to 20psi. Replaced pump and vehicle drives fine. Don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. Kee...	7
	1995 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B4GH44R3S Well its fixed. Put in a coil pack and a reman PCM. Took to dealer to have flashed and they also found a few wires burnt laying against the exhaust manifold. After repairing wires and reflashing PCM all is well. Thanks to all for your responses and help.	8
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L Stall VIN: 1B7HC16Y2X This one is finally fixed. Replies I recieved varied between a bad PCM to a shorted 5V line pulling the reference voltage low(mainly bad cam and/or crank sensors). I decided to short the 5V line to ground with a variable resistor by backprobing the 5V line at ...	21
	2002 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Harmonic balancer VIN: 3B7MF33C12 Thank you all. I just wanted your input to show this customer...really good guy. He said "Oh, don't think I'm blaming you, shit happens!" Thanks again!	17
	2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Van 5.2L loss of pedal VIN: 2B7JB221Y7 First, thanks for all the responses...it was much appreciated. I felt that the two symptoms the customer experienced had to be the result of some type of brake drag, but with only 16,000 miles on it and no sign of excessive moisture or contaminants in the br...	7
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7HA18N12 Thanks for all the replies. Even though the tech that installed the engine assured me he had checked the cam timing three times, I felt like I needed to check it again. The right cam was advanced one tooth. I had a Durango a while back that was one tooth off a...	8
	1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L location fuel pump VIN: 1FMDU34X6T Hi Guys sorry i have taken so long i am still waiting for the pump, yes you have to remove the tank to remove the fuel pump and you need a special tool to remove the fuel line as well. The fuel line has a claw type connection which has a metal tube around it ...	36
	1999 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 6.8L Misfire VIN: 1FTSS34S8X Thanks to all who replied.Wound up scoping remainder of the coils not replaced.Needed 2 more coils.Fixed exhaust leak and replaced o2 sensor to repair lean condition.Drov van around for a few days,running great.Thanks again!! Trouble codes: P0301.	5
	1999 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot Coupe 2.0L timing belt VIN: 3FAKP1134X This one is fixed.I replaced belt,tensioner and idlers,car started right up.One of the idlers was destroyed. Not much to summarize.Responses were mostly"not a valve bender".some suggested blowing air into cylinders to check for bent valves,others to look at ...	30
	2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L Accelerator Pedal VIN: 2GMZA5140Y Thanks again for the suggestions. What happened was the customer had his intake gaskets replaced out of town at another shop and they just forgot to re-installed one of the return springs onto the linkage. Not removing it myself and with no picture to go by I ...	3
	2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L Cuts out VIN: 1FTNX21L4Y I am not sure what fixed this I checked everything over and over. The last thing I did was unplug the MAF at the harness just outside of the air cleaner housing. It acted up with the MAF disconnected when I plugged it back in the truck never acted up again. H... Trouble codes: P0340.	8
	2001 Ford Focus LX 2.0L Anti-theft VIN: 1FAFP33P12 i tried the dpfe unplug and it did nothing, the anti theft led above the stereo did not light up at all. when i went through the flow chart for the anti theft code it told me to replace the PATS tranciever and i replaced it and still not start. so i narrowed i...	11
	2002 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Electronic VIN: 2FMZA50432 Well, I'm gonna call this one fixed. We decided not to take this and get it programmed as everything is working fine. The abs works fine as well as the speedo and we are no longer getting the abs light on since we fixed the speed sensor. The only problem is t...	3
	2003 Ford Mustang Mach I 4.6L No Start VIN: 1FAFP42R23 First off, thank you very much for the thoughtful replies. It turns out that this car had an unusual wiring problem. In C133 bulk head connector Pin #22 was not seated in the connector, probably from the factory. I found it by scoping the inputs to the PCM ...	7
	2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L hard start/ no power VIN: 1FTNW21P03 This one is down the road! Almost all replies said injectors were bad. I did remove and inspect EGR, looked great.Could not do cylinder contribution test, still would like to know what tools can perform that operation.Several replies said the update needed to ... Trouble codes: P0266 (cyl 2 contribution), P0269 (cyl 3 contribution), P0404 (egr circuit out of range), P0405 (egr sensor a low).	16
	2005 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L brakes VIN: 1FTSS34P25 Ill like to thanks to all reply that I receive. The 3 times that I replace the vacuum pump I use oem replacement. Ill replaces 1 week ago and the problem is solved. I think that the oem part is not a good replacement. Some of the replies that I receive sai...	5
	1998 GMC C-7500 7.2L Will not crank via ignition switch VIN: 1GDM7H1C8W Wire starts at ignition switch as yellow,changes to grey at the clutch interlock switch[none on this vehicle-factory jumper in its place],purple out of this connector to the fire wall. at fire wall changes to orange-black to starter over crank thermostat[none ...	3
	1999 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L a/c compressor VIN: 1GKDT13W0X Greeting's fellow tech's. - Thank's to Ron from Alabama I figured that I had better have another look @ the ambeint temp. sensor. - My scan tool does not read amb. temp., it only gives me a/c request & a/c comp. command (on/off). - I assumed that even though ...	17
	1992 Honda Accord EX 2.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: JTERU54JUH Allright guys, I figured it out... I dont know why- but 3 out of the 4 injectors were dead... Replaced them and all is well, crazy hondas.	16
	1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 5.2L No Start VIN: 1J4GZ88Y9P Computer was finally the fix for this problem. thanks for all your help guys!	9
	1997 Kia Sportage 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJB7234V We have decided after checking everything that we will go ahead and replace the ecm. The only thing I can come up with is that the driver is bad or the ecm is not reading the tank pressure sensor correctly. We ordered a used one and installed it. We will see h... Trouble codes: P0440.	6
	2004 Lexus ES330 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JYHBA30GX4 Special thanks to Blair from Missouri and Chris from New Jersey for the very useful info on fuel trims and o2 operation. I tried everyting everyone suggested but nothing helped. Swapped injectors, coils and o-2s all with the same results. Checked valve timing,... Trouble codes: P0136, P0303, P0305.	10
	2004 Mazda 3 S 2.3L No Start VIN: JM1BK14384 First and foremost I would like to thank George from B.C. for his help on several different levels. Alan also helped me think about something I had overlooked. When I posted this help request I said I would be lucky to find information on such an unusual requ...	4
	1989 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L Door Locks VIN: WDBEA30D8K Well, There were actually 4 replies to my request for help. The simple side of things is this: My post was too confusing. It was too long. ***. But to respond to the two fellows who offered their thoughts and positive suggestions. 1: Yes, The fuel pressure...	4
	1990 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: WDBEA30D7L Hey Gang, Thanx for the input. This repair was reactive rather than proactive. A new coil, Cap n' rotor and ECT sensor did the trick. The intermitened nature of the problem was likely caused by the ECT sensor and associated FA mixture during warmup. The car...	6
	2002 Mercedes-Benz G500 5.0L window regulator VIN: WDCYR49E12 Really not a big deal. The trick is to remove the attached bracket at the bottom of the window glass and bolted the new updated style regulator in. Thanks for the help. Jeff	3
	1997 Oldsmobile LSS 3.8L tcc VIN: 1G3HY52K9V well like they say, the shoe makers kids never have shoes, and mechanics drive around the vehicles that need the most repair, I have other cars and don't have extra $$$ for parts, I have been told by many many many people that the solenoids for lockup and line...	31
	1989 Pontiac Firebird 5.0L Starting VIN: 1G3K28RS55 Man, you guys sure know your stuff! The best advise here I got.. to check the resistance at the two wire harness from the ignition cylinder with the key in the ignition clyinder. I figured out that I had a code 8 key with a resistance value of 2,370 ohms. W...	7

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