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	2001 Acura Integra Type R 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: JH4DC23101 CAR RUNS FINE NO APPARENT DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS TESTED COMPRESSION, O2 SENSORS, EVAP SYSTEM any help would be appreciated thank you in advance Trouble codes: 172 (too rich), 45 (fuel meter out of spec)	View
	2004 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L ABS light, 4x4 light VIN: WBXPA73414 The abs and the 4x4 light are always on. This car is a flood car. I have no communication with the transfer case control module. I check the powers and grounds and they were ok. Checked the k-line communication at the controller and it measures 8 volts. The K-...	View
	2006 BMW 750Li 4.8L Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: WBAN83506D Codes are 29f0= fuel mixture adaptation 2, sumcheck error max fault additive. 29e8 fuel mixture adaptation 2, idling per time unit system to lean no vacuum leaks that are obvious, slight rough idle and very slight tip in hesitation. car is low on power - I... Trouble codes: P2179, P2177, 29EF, 29E7, 29F0, 29E8	View
	2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS 4.6L dash cluster VIN: 1G6KF5791Y customer had replaced both tag lights, still didn't work, checked fuses and had one blown fuse. replaced fuse and tag lights worked. Cluster did not operate after tag light fuse replaced. Car is in our shop now, checked fuses under hood and seat, all good. Nex...	View
	1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.7L No Start VIN: 1G1BN52P7R this vehicleis a no start came in with a code 16 no low refreance signal cleared code and tried to start code did not reset followed diag for no start and replaced distributor still no start and no rpm on scan tool note does have spark no injector pulse tried ... Trouble codes: P016	View
	1998 Chevrolet Tracker 1.6L compressor VIN: 2CNBE1863W Vehicle will engage compressor only after a few minutes of driving. This is my personal vehicle and it will engage at the same spot every day. I can let it sit and run for a few minutes and it will eventually come on. Mechanically the system is working properl...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L fuel gauge VIN: 1G1YY22G11 Hey guys, I have this Vette that the fuel gauge goes to half a tank regularly but the next time it will move, it goes to empty. I haven't been able to duplicate client's concern yet, but he's a first time customer and I'd like to keep him. Both fuel tanks are ...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT 6.0L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 3GNGK26U62 Hello all, I have a 02 surburban that will hold back and hesitate and intermittently ping when trying to accelerate. Car was driving fine one minute then all of a sudden it lost 50% of its power. CEL came on and the code was for a MAF low signal, I replaced th...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L Vibration VIN: 1GCEC14V84 Hello guys and gals-This half ton has a vibration that comes in at 70 kms.Picture badly out of round drums on the rear when braking-thats the sort of vibe Im talking about.This truck has an aluminum 1 piece driveshaft and U joints feel good and are newer.Calip...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L wheels VIN: 1GCEK14T15 Thanks in advance crew!These front tires vibrate after rotation,after market rims,took to dealer 1 time and they relocated"the rims"(not a unilug rim standard sizes)cleaned the rotors,55-60 mph speed only.Thanks	View
	2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport 3.5L out put seal VIN: 1GCDT13626 We have a 2006 Chevy col. Left rear axle seal leaks. vehicle came in for brakes, we replaced seal same time because it was leaking. Came back for grabby brakes...seal leaking again, replaced seal. two month later same thing. Axle shaft is straight, bearing was...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0L alternator VIN: 1GBJK34U15 Hi gentlemen we have this pick up that stopped charging on the highway.we towed it in and typical test with tester no charge .With the age of the battery we decided to put a battery in and alternator.Well to our surprise still no charge.Well we put the brakes ...	View
	1997 Chrysler Sebring JX 2.5L Oil leak VIN: 3C3EL45H8V This is the second vehicle (the other a 1999) with same engine and same problem. Besides small leaks from the valve cover gaskets, engine oil is leaking heavily from the exhaust manifold studs on both heads. First vehicle, was only the rear head. We painstakin...	View
	1988 Dodge D100 Custom 5.2L hard start VIN: 1B7FD04Y2J running out of ideas on this one after driving for a while and stop shut truck off for about 15-20 min very hard to start have to feather the throttle and it starts..scann data seems fine and the fuel pressure is good...any idea would be helpful.	View
	1991 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo 3.0L poping at high load VIN: JB3XE74C0M Thanks for the help in advanced. Customer brought this vehicle in for a poppin under load normally at [...] with the pedal down on the floor.Replaced fuel filter being it is orginal. This happens cold or hot does not change. This reacts just like a bad maf....	View
	1993 Dodge Dakota 5.2L fuel gauge inop VIN: G3654DF564 Well here goes, 93 dakota 5.2. Customer states the fuel gauge is inop. Pull the module out and found the sender has a black burn on the side. Replace the fuel pump module still only reads a 1/4 tank. Went through the wiring, even ran separate grounds for the m...	View
	1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2B46P2438V Hello everyone ! I have this van in my shop for couple days now.Vehicle was towed in.When cold it will start and stalls out,sometime wont stay idle,surges when running it runs real bad.No DTC.Fuel pressure at idle 45psi,coolant temp sensor,TPS,IAC,CAM,CRK,ijec...	View
	1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3H446R3X Ongoing problem with this vehicle ,but is getting worse. severe hesitation from a stop. Good power after that. Dropped exhaust anyway to eliminate possible restricted exhaust.Hesitation still there. Fuel trim )short and long both -25. Replaced upper and lower ... Trouble codes: 172 (system lean bank 1), 175 (system lean bank2)	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.9L No Start VIN: 2B7HB11X92 i have a strange one here again guys!. van came in for a no start, quit on the road. he just had it tuned up before he hit the road, made it about 7 hrs (and unfortunatly made it to me). has good fuel pressure, good injector pulse, has no spark. tested coil fo... Trouble codes: P0351	View
	1992 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4.6L trip meter VIN: 2FACP74W3N this is one of our best costumers they are over 80 years old and take excellent care of their car. the other day after we changed their oil (of coarse) there milage meter and there trip meter quit working but the speedometer needle still works. this car doesnt...	View
	1993 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L Starter flywheel VIN: 1FTDR15X3P The owner had a no crank . After his friends replaced the starter motor they noticed a loud grinding at the starter after the engine started running . They then replaced the solenoid on the fender and alternator . We replaced the flywheel since the front flat ...	View
	1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU35PZW MIL lite comes on just after readiness monitors are reset, and is on steady. Alway are the same 2 codes. These 2 codes return simultaneously every time, is why we did not condem oxygen sensors. Trouble codes: P0133, P0153	View
	1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot Coupe 2.0L compressor not engaging VIN: 3FAKP1135W ac freon full, new high and low side, preasure switches.. ac wiil work only when high side preasure switch unpluged..	View
	2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU73E5Y vehicle runs rough in reverse only.has p1409 code the egr valve opens while opening the throttle in reverse only.so when you let off it will stumble and misfire.i used a noid lite on vacuum solenoid it lights when you crack throttlle in reverse which then open... Trouble codes: P1409	View
	2003 Ford Escape XLS 3.0L will not shut off! VIN: 1FMYU93184 this 03 escape will not shut off!!! i tried disconnecting the igntion switch, and it still kept running. i had to pull the pcm power relay to get it to shut off. i checked some connections under the battery and at the left kick panel as per a tsb, and could no...	View
	2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMYU93143 This vehicle came in with the check engine light on and a code p0457. After smoke testing the vehicle, the vapor canister was replaced along with a new vent solenoid and gas cap. The vehicle returned two weeks later with the same code. Smoke tested the vehicle... Trouble codes: P0457 (evap leak/ gas cap loose)	View
	2003 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L Eng. DTC lamp on VIN: 1FTYR10D23 Found this code relating to the intake manifold runner, its condition is said to be "Stuck open". ( re: P2004 code ) Any ideas. I can't seem to find P-codes that go past 1900 in my database. One person said that it's a switch that causes this. What switch? Wha...	View
	2003 Ford Windstar SEL 3.8L trans oil VIN: 2FMZA56493 Hello everyone,I have a 2003 windstar here and it came in with strawberry milk.I flushed it and installed a remote cooler thinking that maybe antifreeze could be getting in there.Gave back to the customer and a few hours later the strawberry milk was back.Ther...	View
	2004 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FDXE45M54 Hello fellow Techs. I have a fleet passenger bus (E450SD) with a 5.4 CNG V8 that is giving me a headache. It came in with a P2195 code originally. Observing O2 switching when cold, seemed a little lazy so replaced B1S1 HO2S. Cleared codes, test drove after coo... Trouble codes: P2195 (B1S1 Signal Biased/Stuck Lean)	View
	2006 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP53U76 We have a 2006 Taurus throwing a Cam sensor code. Put in new synchro & sensor from Ford. Tested wires from sensor to computer. Lab scope it looks good. Clear codes, & it will reset within 3 start ups. Tried disconnecting DPFE, no help. it is 100% lined up ...	View
	1996 GMC K2500 Sierra SL 6.5L no start VIN: 1GTK24F2WZ Ok guys, this thing came with a no start issue about a month ago. Tested and replaced both batteries and the alternator. shipped it and it came back about two weeks ago with the same problem. Batteries were dead and no start. Charged thre batteries and tested ...	View
	2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5.3L No rev above 2500 VIN: 1GKFK16T11 This vehicle is driving me nuts. Customer brought in on trailer. Customer stated vehicle started losing power and backfiring through the intake under load such as going up a hill. They pumped the accelerator and managed to get 5 more miles when the vehicle sta...	View
	1998 Isuzu Rodeo S 2.2L clutch VIN: 4S2CK58D7W After a previous clutch repair this vehicle came back with a rotational squeaking noise only when the clutch is depressed. We replaced the release bearing and pilot bearing once again but the problem still persists. The inside portion of the clutch disc was bl...	View
	2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4FF48S11 Extracted code PO123. Only way i can communicate with this vehicle is through global obd11, thus i can't view tp voltage on the scantool. All i get is absolute throttle % which is 16%. I have read all the archives where clocksprings fixed most of them. I'm won... Trouble codes: P0123	View
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GX48S11 This jeep has code po351,Coil not fireing on #1 cyl. also injector not fireing on # 1 cyl.If I unplug alt. injector will fire but coil wont and light still comes on. Trouble codes: P0351	View
	2004 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L kills battery in a week VIN: 5LMFU28R64 Hello, We have an 04 lincoln navigator that kills a battery in about a week. We've tested the charging system,tested the battery, replaced it, charged it and checked for battery drain more than once. The drain after all the modules go to sleep is 50mA(high si...	View
	1998 Mazda 626 DX 2.0L dash lights VIN: 1YVGF22C5W idiot lights all work. led mileage indicator has illumination and dims with dimmer. all other dash illumination is out. customer tells us lights went out when we did timing belt and water pump? we can find no loose wires, fuses and dimmer switch appear good. A...	View
	2003 Mazda Miata 1.8L hydraulic system VIN: JM1NB35323 Customer brought car into shop complaining of dragging feeling. Test drove car confirmed complaint. Diagnosed as brakes all four wheels locked. Broke rear line loose at master cylinder all wheels freed up. Took car off lift reached in and started car brakes ap...	View
	1996 Nissan Pickup SE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N6SD16S9T Hello all, Initially this truck came in with check engine light on with an IAT code, I found broken wires at the plug. A week later the truck cameback with the light on again, it had 3 codes. P0110 IAT code, P0505 Idle air control system, P0136 Rear 02 sensor,...	View
	2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L Stall, Misfire VIN: 3N1CB51A41 hello , this car when sitting at idle in gear will die, when in park idling will start to misfire a little then will clear out on its own then will act up again, bank2 alpha reading 110% and just as it starts to miss alpha will drop to 98%, bank1 alpha always ...	View
	2002 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN8DR09Y12 Hoping some Nissan techs out there can tell me what is the most common causes of the PO1491. A dealership told this customer that it needed the vac cut bypass valve replaced so being a good pal I believed them and replaced it. Couple days later they called and... Trouble codes: P1491	View
	1992 Oldsmobile 88 Royale LS 3.8L No Start, Misfire VIN: 1G3HY53L7N Even the hair on my chin is falling out with this one. I have replaced the original 3.8 motor, which spun a bearing, with one from a 1990 Buick Regal (according to the wrecker) - both engines are VIN L. I kept the electronics from the original engine. The prob...	View
	1982 Other European SILVER SPUR 412CID Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: SCAZN42A6C hello, about 2 months ago we tuned up this rolls and installed the pertronics kit into the distribuor making it a hall effect distributor vehicle before had no spark all the time on cyl 4 and dropping out 2 more as it got hot now 2 months later the car is drop...	View
	1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3L Occasional MIL VIN: 1P4GP44R0T This is my van. Im a Saab tech and don't have a real Chrysler scan tool and can't read any trans values, just GST stuff. Maybe once a week my van will set a P0715 and go in limp home. Sometimes a P0700 will set with the 715 code. Sometimes the code will set on...	View
	1999 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L Radio VIN: 3G2JB1241X Hey, We've got this car from a local car lot we repaired some wiring and fixed all our issues. Except for the fact the radio was in theft lock when we got it. I was wondering if any body could either tell me the code to unlock it or tell me how to turn these ...	View
	2000 Pontiac Montana 3.4L Surge VIN: 1GMDX03E2Y i think this a tcc problem and or valve body issue but can not prove it. engine surges about 150 rpm from 30-45 mph in 3rd or 4th gears with tcc duty cycle between 50-85%. tcc at 100% no surge and when less then 50%. made the ususal checks. does not seem to be...	View
	2005 Subaru Legacy i 2.5L thottle actuator dtc po368 VIN: 4S3BL61655 loses power and and code PO368 shows up. turn off the key and work ok for a couple of miles. thank you for any help that you can come up with.	View
	1998 Toyota RAV4 2.0L long crank times VIN: JT3HP10V1W Customer complaint of long crank times- has gotten progressively worse. Tested fuel pressure/volume, tested for spark. He had no spark during crank times. Long story short- after long and extensive testing I determined I had camshaft sensor input and crankshaf...	View
	2004 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L Starter ecu VIN: 5TBBT44144 Hey guys This car came in needing interior and linkage changed. We pulled the complete seats and panels off Seatbelts Changed a broken linkage cable. The car started and ran fine. We goto put the car into the shop and it wont start. We jump it and it starts ...	View
	1984 Volkswagen Rabbit L 1.7L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1VWEB017XE This Rabbit came in because it failed our State inspection for high CO (7+ %), otherwise it starts and runs perfectly. If you have worked on these old CIS systems you’ll recall CO content is adjusted at the air sensor by tapping into the appropriate electrical...	View
	1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8L has new compressor I need help with this, such a simple system not to work no better than this. The return lines sweat water from evap to compressor.	View

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	2008 Buick Lucerne CXL 3.8L ride comfort VIN: 1G4HD57268 Well, we were unable to come to a conclusion on this one. The customer had it at the dealer before he brought it to me and they had no explanation. As I stated before, the VIN's indicated that the suspension was identicle from car to car. It was too difficult ...	3
	1993 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on Well, once again thank you all! I always get great info from this site and its members. A special shout out goes to Don from Iowa. He nailed it! Turns out the prom that I ordered (by the part# that painless says to use)is actually for a 350 motor. I learne... Trouble codes: 44 (Lean Exhaust).	20
	1995 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GNEK13K3S sorry for not closing sooner. but the truck is not in my shop right now. its in the cust. driveway dead wont start cranks fine no spark no inj. pulse not running. all grounds have been checked.he has replaced the control module 2 more times im sending him a wi...	12
	1997 Chevrolet Express 2500 5.7L long crank time cold VIN: 1GCFG25R7V Long crank time condition turned out to be an intermittent, incorrect signal from PCM, Engine had coolant temperature sender replaced twice, problem would come and go. Finally one day we caught an eroneous signal from PCM, Then we checked harness between CTS a...	21
	1997 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Connector VIN: 1GNDT13W5V Thanks to everyone who replied. Roy from arkansas's tip on heating the connector with a heat gun was THE BOMB. Turned the sealer back into a soluable form instead of super glue. 30 seconds later off it came. Thanks to David for the first reply and bulletin inf...	20
	1998 Chevrolet S10 2.2L Misfire VIN: 1GCCS1446V WOW I CAN'T BELIEVE THE HELP I RECEIVED...JUST AMAZING...WELL IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN HAD JUMPED...I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT...THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!! I LOVE IATN!!!	12
	1998 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L Accessories VIN: 2B4GP45G9W I thank the techs that responded and they were right with reprograming the wipers and heater switches Sorry it took so long to respond. Again Thanks. Eddie	6
	1992 Ford Taurus LX 3.8L 2-3 Shift VIN: 1FACP5344N OK, successfully fixed the flare. A flare is just a momentary neutral period between gears. For example, my 2-3 flare means that second gear turns off before third gear turns on and there is a moment between where its in neutral. Since the intermediate ...	7
	1993 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L No Start, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTCR10X3P yes this truck is fixed. customer has been driving it for a wee k now .called him today and he said it runs great.the problem was the pcm.after calling all over the usa found one in a small yard not far from town . most replies were power and grounds that i ch... Trouble codes: N0NE.	10
	1997 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: IFMDU35POV Hey all... First off thanks to everyone that replied. Got a bunch of possible fixes. I got two different people saying that the alternator can cause some erroneous codes...Checked that, not the problem. When i changed the cam shaft position sensor i did not se... Trouble codes: P0340.	5
	2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Hesitation VIN: 1FTSX31F6Y thanks for all your replies. turns out this is normal operation cold. stops at 170 degrees. thanks agian.	15
	2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Misfire VIN: 1FTNX21F21 Well I went after what most of you said and that was to replace the valve cover gasket and under cover harness. The harness was partially unplugged and also I had a glow plug that was in 2 pieces. Replaced cover gasket, glow plug and harness to repair. Thats a... Trouble codes: P1271 (Injector high low open), P1275 (Injector high low open).	10
	2002 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRF17262 CUSTOMER TOOK TRUCK TO FORD DEALER. I STILL FEEL MAF WAS AT FAULT. IT READ A LITTLE HIGHER THAN ALL INFORMATION SPECIFIED. AT ONE TIME IT WAS 6.8GMS/SEC WITH A HARSH PATTERN ON THE SCOPE. INJECTOR PW WAS UP TO 7MS AT SOME TIMES. EVAP, OIL, VAC LEAKS, FUEL PRE... Trouble codes: P0172 (rich bank1), P0175 (rich bank 2).	11
	2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L no power VIN: 1FTSW31P23 Well the relearning procedure worked great thanks for the heads up on that, something you would expect ford to mention when they reflash to the latest mod. We had more boost than ever just before the turbo locked up. Apparently the dragging turban exacerbated ...	6
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L driveline/tcase VIN: 1FTPW14514 WELL THIS ONE IS FIXED. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO HELP OUT. THE MAIN PROBLEM WAS INDEED THE PLANITARY GEAR SET, REMOVED PAN FOUND LOTS OF METAL FRAGMENTS THAT ALONE WAS ENOUGH TO CONDEM TRANNY. ONCE THE TRANNY WAS DISASSEMBLED THE PROBL...	4
	2006 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 63ED842121 hello all and first thanx for all the help. this site rocks. the icp sensor was indeed bad on this truck and it was also leaking oil. this was the other concern that the truck was in for. so we have fixed two problems with one part. some said change the sensor...	7
	2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L ac temp VIN: 2GTEK19T34 There were actually two stages of the repair process. As stated by Clifford in Missouri, there is a GM developed reflash that improves AC performance on select models. We tried the reflash and noticed vast improvements on the symptom, but the issue still exi...	9
	2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKDT13S05 thanks again to all who offered help. we replaced the oxygen sensor and that took care of the problem this vehicle has 54k miles on it. the sensor that we replced was original. the data stream between the 2 sensors was like night and day. not sure why i got st... Trouble codes: P0171.	4
	2003 Honda Accord LX 2.4L temp gauge VIN: JHMCM56393 First; I would like to THANK all the people that took time to respond, sometimes the basics if not checked properly can through you for a loop, the problem was the radiator plugged in the middle, installed a new radiator, engine temperature returned back to no...	8
	2001 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Warning lights in cluster VIN: SAJDA42C31 thanks to those who responded, Jason in Texas had some of the info i was looking for. I am closing this post because the customer is getting his insurance company involved due to cost of replacement parts. at this time the scp body can has come back to life ...	4
	2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Mechanical VIN: SAJEB53C52 well i feel like an idiot i didnt check the printer to make sure there was enough paper. and it printed off 4 pages and there was 3 more with the rest of the instructions for the right head timing. the car is fixed . thanks for the 2 replies im sorry i wasted...	4
	1995 Lexus ES300 3.0L steering assist VIN: JT8GK13T7S Well guy another rack and pump same thing.i explored the steering assist,and found on the 5 wire connector 7.3 volts on a line thats suppose to have .30 to . 44 o it .this is the connector from pcm to the steering assist .The value inside of the rack has the w...	6
	1998 Lexus GS400 4.0L valves VIN: JT8BH68X3W reinstalled timing belt and vehicle runs fine now. never really figured out why the first problem, all replies were appreciated and double checked what each suggested, maybe just a fluke, hope so. Thanks again, Richard	6
	1995 Mazda 626 LX 2.5L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1YVGE22D5S Thanks for all the help. I checked all the dist wave forms and they were fine. Pulled a code for the coolant temp sensor. Notice that it had been replaced so I cleared the codes & had no more staring or stalling issues. The crank sensor also had a good wave fo...	4
	1990 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: EA30D5LB24 Thanks to all that replied. You were all right on the money. Upon inspection of overload relay I found the plastic cover on the fuses had been left open and allowed water to enter the relay.A new Overload protection relay fixed this Mercedes. I hope at some po...	9
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 5.0L auto leveling susp VIN: WDBFA66E1M Thanks to Larry & Greg for the info I looked into a conversion kit for this car but they no longer make it. The customer at this time is not willing to do any repairs on it . If he decides I will look into getting the MB manuals for it.	4
	1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L Low Power VIN: WDBGA51E2S Thanks for all the help, It turned out that the electronic throttle assembly was the culprit. It wasn't opening more than 3/4 throttle. Replaced the unit and the Sherman Tank Barrels down the road, Thanks again, Joe	10
	1999 Nissan Primera 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on Thanks for the replies, turns out to be timing chain, customer has taken car and park in shed to save money for fix. Will up date once we have completed the job.	3
	2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.4L engine Thanks for all the advice everyone. This time it was just a case of worn spark plugs. Replaced them, ohm checked the coils and extenders (all OK), long test drive, smog tested, MIL light stayed off, fuel trim good. I did switch the coils around and marked them...	7
	1999 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L fails due to codes VIN: JT2BG22KOX 1780= AS many of u replied . I did find a wh/blk wire under trunk lid about ten inches back on left side near trunk hinge still wraped with tape, with no indcation of a trouble spot. Two other green wires were cracked ready to break also, so i fixed thoses... Trouble codes: 1780 (park neutral switch fuction), 446 (evap control system vent control).	23
	2003 Toyota Tacoma S-Runner 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TEWN72N23 I replaced the front and rear sensors with Genuine Toyota. The Genuine Toyota cats would have been $1400 so I left the DEC's in. The Genuine Toyoya sensors fixed the problem. The after market cats work fine. I suspect there was nothing wrong with the original ... Trouble codes: P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold).	19
	2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L differential VIN: 3VWCB21C51 We were not able to elliminate the whine from the drive line. We did remove the differential cover and inspect the ring gear and pinion - they both looked very good. WE do not know if the whine is the ring gear or the bearings on the pinion. The fluid looked d...	7
	2006 Volvo V50 T5 2.5L engine vacuum VIN: 4V1MW68296 Thanks to everyone who responded. The oil filter housing has been replaced as well as the hose going to the valve cover, and the noise is gone. thanks again, Kenny [...]	11

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