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2006 Audi A3 2.0L compressor VIN: WAUMF78826
We are working on a 2006 Audi A3.It has a new AC Compressor and new AC Condencer.System has been serviced but doesnt blow cold,All the fuses are good but I have no power down at the compressor regulater valve.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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1994 BMW 325is 2.5L dash light VIN: WBABJ6825R
Hi everyone!I have 1994 E36 325is 2 doors. Customer stated, while driving the car all the cluster light came on for few seconds & go off.After test driving, i found out that cluster light go on, go off, than sometimes cluster dies completely and then go back t...
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2006 BMW 325i 3.0L brake warning light on VIN: WBAVB13516
Sorry I filled out the message body in the wrong area. Thanks
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1992 Cadillac Seville 4.9L defroster VIN: 1G6KY53B6N
Ok for all you CADILLAC PRO's please HELP, This 1992 cadillac seville has been back to us now 4 times with same problem, When you are diving this car at any given time the front defroster will come on and the temp and range indicators go to a reading of this -...
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1997 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 6.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 1GCGK29F4V
We usually work on german cars, but some of you may have more info on this problem. The truck starts and runs fine when cold, however after warming up and been driven for a while, it idles rough. It will set following fault codes P1214 Injection timing offset,... Trouble codes: P0216 (Injection timing control circuit), P1214 (Injection pump offset), P0236 (TC boost system)
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1997 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Extended Crank VIN: 1G1YY22G9V
This car has a very long crank before starting. If you let it sit 20 - 30 seconds it will then take 10 - 15 seconds of crank time before it will start. Fuel pressure was approx 60# KOEO and bleeds off immediately. I took the return line off at the regulator an...
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2000 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Hesitation VIN: 1GNDM19W2Y
Thanks for the help in advance. this van falls flat on its face when you hit the gas after steady ecceleration and giving it more gas. I found the computer not going into closed loop. all sensor test normal except the bank one sensor two is at .4 to .8 at all ...
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2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5L door locks, alarm VIN: 1G1ZT54824
hey guys, i need a good chevy guy here. i have this 04 malibu and i have lost my way. the power locks will lock and unlock on their own, and the factory alarm will go off if you open the doors with out the key fob. the weird thing is that with the tech 2 i was...
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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, No power VIN: 1G1JC52F24
I have one of those great ECO techs. I will tell you before I get started that in the morning I am going to check the timing chain because I started this thing up cold this evening and it was rattling pretty good. So maybe a jumped a tooth or two? So here it ... Trouble codes: P0172 (Rich exhaust)
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1990 Chrysler LeBaron 3.0L Stall VIN: 3C3XA5633L
Hi Guys, not a good week for me, another problem car dumped in my lap, veh. stalls out when warming up. No codes, recorded veh. when stalled, graphed info (I'm using a snap-on modis scanner) and can't find anything causing stall, another tech already replaced ...
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2000 Dodge Neon High Line 2.0L Cd player VIN: 1P3ES46C8Y
Hey, i got this cd player on a neon that has flashing led buttons, i tried replacing the doorjamb switch because i was told feedback from the switch could be the problem but it was a no go on fixing it, it still does it. i checked fuses... the customer also ...
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2001 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L bcm
I got this 01 Caravan recently with a burned fuse box and sliced ground cables. I reinstalled the ground and the fans would run continuously the washer would also spray continuously. I replaced only the fusebox at first, reusing the stock "front control module...
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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L lamp out warning VIN: 3D7HA18N52
This is a bit evasive and hard to track down. When the right turn signal is on the warning lamp out comes on and dings, it might go off might not. If the brake pedal is pushed it comes on intermittantly. If the brake and turn signal are used together it stays ...
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L fin temp probe VIN: 3D7LU38C83
This one ton diesel pick-up will ice-up the evaporator on highway drives. I have narrowed it down to a likely evaporator fin temp probe sensor but cannot access in datastream with my Genisys. The compressor does not cycle when the blower motor is on high: low ...
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.7L Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7HA18D54
Vehicle stalls intermittently without any related codes. Vehicle only stalls when slowing down and/or coming to a stop. On 3 occasions at around 2100 rpm cruise, I actually felt a slight surge and drop in rpm, from about 2100 to 1700 and back up, it's like a q... Trouble codes: P0498
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2005 Dodge Caravan C/V 3.3L transmission VIN: 1D4GP45351
thanks in advance for any help. I recieved this trans. replacement job from another tech who was over-burdened with work. I replaced this trans. (would not go into reverse) with a junkyard unit with approx. 60k on it. The vehicle only had transmission codes in...
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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7KR28C35
thank you for any help that i can get. i am not diesel tech i was dooing a friend a faver. this truck came to me in a box the motor was all ready out. the cust said they lost a turbo and put a hole in # 6 cylinder wall. i put a jasper eng in and had all 6 inje... Trouble codes: P0192
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1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 4.9L valve train VIN: 1FTEF14Y7T
This is my first request for help and I hope I'm doing this right. This truck came in originally for an ocassional missfire and lack of power. I scanned the engine and found # 4 cylinder missfiring. I removed the plug and found it to be loose in the head and t...
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1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Brakes VIN: 1FTEX08LXV
The brake pedal is low - travels 1/2 distance to floor - and is soft, during hard stops it goes to the floor and complete braking power is not achieved. during normal driving the truck stops fine. Short if throwing parts at this vehicle we do not know where to...
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1998 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L transfer VIN: 2FTRX08L8W
Transfer case will not shift, code p1820, followed trouble tree, to the point of replacing fuse panel. Tested powers and grounds to gem module. Found no problem.I am not comfortable replaing fuse panel, any suggestions, thanks in advance
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L No Start, Stall, system lean VIN: 2FAFP74W93
hi thanks in advance for any help. we were blessed with this crown vic towed in as a no start spark and fuel pressure are good and it trys to start . if the mass air flow is disconected it will run and idle fine . reconect maf and it shuts of does the same thi...
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2000 Ford Taurus SE 2-Valve 3.0L noise VIN: 1FAFP5522Y
A noise has developed in the interior of this i/p close to the firewall and near the center of the I/P. With a stethescope you can hear this tone/more like frequency or vibration that sounds like a radio noise/not static though. Cannot locate this noise even w...
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2004 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Pass. Seat Belt Pretensioner Sensor VIN: 1FAFP53U94
I do not have the restraint system diagnostic tool required to test the restraint system according to the diagnostic chart. So after retrieving dtc #b2292 and watching the airgag light flash code #34 I googled the vehicle and the code and after reading problem...
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2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L battery light VIN: 1FMFU18L84
customer had a no start condition he put a new battery in and still had problem so he put a alt. on and that is when the light came on if any ford guys out there have any insight let me know thanks
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2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L IWE actuators VIN: 1FTPX14504
We have a 2004 Ford F-150 that makes a brief grinding noise in the right front when engaging 4x4. Over the past year we have replaced both front actuators and the IWE solenoid because of water intrusion. We also replaced the L/F hub with O.E. for a bad wheel b...
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2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on, Light on dash VIN: 1FMYU95H85
Car came in with above codes and complaint of rough running. Felt like it was going in and out of gear. Stalled and restarted. Light for overheating and warning came on. Found faulty coolant pump for motor electronics and replaced. All was well. Car returns on... Trouble codes: P0A7C (Motor electronic over temp.), P1A0D (Hybrid pcm generator disabled), P0191 (Fuel rail pressure sensor), P1237 (Fuel pump secondary circuit malf.)
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2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMYU93126
Hi everybody, This vehicle came in for alternator problem, customer complained of battery light comming on and then all the lights in dash came on. Had code for alternator F terminal control problem and a p0456 fuel tank pressure voltage too low. Replaced alte... Trouble codes: P0456
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1998 GMC Jimmy Envoy 4.3L Mode door VIN: 1GKDT13W5W
I havent done much other than scan and reset the door sweep on this one because of dissassembly time and customer needing the car.I am hoping some one will have an idea from the symptoms so I may be prepaired when I take it apart to minimze downtime.Codes b040...
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2005 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4.2L blend doors VIN: 1GKET12S54
Hi Guys has anybody came across no comtrols for air direction always on defrost and floor all electronic system thought it would be vacuum line older one but this all electronic... controls are comanding change but no blend door movement thanks in advance
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1986 Honda Civic CRX 1.5L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JHMAF7322G
I have a 86 honda civic here for you older honda gurus. owner purchased it from a kid who swapped the original carb engine for a fuel injection engine of the same year. it runs like s#%t. majorly rich at idle and when you rev it up and hold it at a certain rpm...
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1997 Infiniti Q45 4.1L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKBY31A8V
got this Q45 that has the mil lamp on with tps codes also the trac and skid control lights come on then go off int. but the mil stays on all the time. all ecu's have tps codes. tested the sensor a bunch of diffrent times and cant find any thing wrong. tryed wi... Trouble codes: P0120 (throttle posi signal), P1705 (throttle position sensor-at)
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2004 Infiniti G35 3.5L Rear Trunklid Release VIN: JNKCV54E04
Rear trunklid actuator does'nt work with keyfob or release button on dash.Checked all fuses and grounds.No voltage at cancel switch in glove box.No voltage at actuator in trunk.Not aware of any relay or quite how system works.Alldata is very sketchy.Thinking m...
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1999 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L no foward gears VIN: JACDJ58X4X
When this first came in on the tow truck it appeared to have a trans leak, it also would not engage any of the foward gears with the shifter in d-1st. Reverse engages fine. The problem happened out of the blue apparently while the customer was going to make a ...
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2000 Jaguar XK8 4.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: SAJJA42C7Y
The car has been brought in to us with 2 separate but possibly related concerns; 1) The vehicle cuts out while driving. I experienced this today at low speed and it displayed an ABS/trac fail warning and gearbox fault along with a bump as the gearbox presumab... Trouble codes: P1260 (Security Input Malfunction from ECU), U2500 (CAN bus error from ABS controller), P1797 (CAN ECM token message missing from Trans controller)
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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GZ78S1V
i am working on 1996 jeep grand cheroke has check engine light on po351 dtc code and was stalling and also when i take off from stop sign car bucks and feels like loosing the spark for second and clears out.low speed while turning also cuts out.i replaced the ... Trouble codes: P0351
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2002 Jeep Liberty Renegade 3.7L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1J4GL38K22
missfire with no codes and missfire counter passes. found right bank has no injector pulse. 2,4,6. 1,3,5, are fine. flow chart sugjests the PCM, replaced PCM with no change, re-installed old PCM. checked key on power lead with good 12v on all injectors. PCM is...
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2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4FA49S64
this jeep came back in yesterday with the p0455 set after the customer drove it only 86 miles since last repair. attached smoke machine to test port, and disconnected purge solenoid connector. gross leak. grounded pcm terminal 10 on c3 connector (ldp solenoid)... Trouble codes: P0455
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2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDUP13192
thanks for all the help in advance, this kia has a slight miss on take off then goes like a bandit down the road.I have done all I could think off the only major thing I found wrong was the tone wheel on the crank gear had spun about a 1/4 inch from where it n... Trouble codes: P0300, P0303, P0305
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2002 Lexus RX300 3.0L steering VIN: JTJGF10U32
customer complain that when you steer all the way to the left and roll the car slowly, you can hear noise like boiling and cracking noise. and when you drive at the freeway about 65+mph and hit slight deep and cracks on the freeway its like driving a boat car ...
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1997 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1LFMS33K33
Im hoping some had this problem and can help me.Am i overlooking something Is there something else that controls the pulse because i stumped on this one.Any help would greatly appreciated.Im counting on you guys PLEASE! Trouble codes: P0303
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1999 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L No Start VIN: 1LNHM82W6X
No start with theft light flashing when no start. Car will ocasionaly start and run fine. Pulled a U1147 code. Fueses good,tried swaping relays,tried both keys owner has. Same problem. Alldata says to try an ICM first then a PCM if that doesn't work. Don't wha...
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2002 Lincoln LS 3.9L No Start VIN: 1LVNHM87A5
The customer drove this car in complaining of a misfire and an SRS light. I found oil in the spark plug tubes and wrote him up for valve covers, plugs, and boots. Next I disconnected the battery to remove the drivers air bag and check the clock spring. When ... Trouble codes: U1262 (SCP data fault for J1850 BUS)
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2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 5.0L srs VIN: WDBPJ75J51
We have a 2001 CL500 here that had recently gone through a huge puddle and when the huge amount of water went over the car that so much went into the fresh air breather that the partially clogged drain could not drain it all. Water came inside and soaked the b...
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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L rpm/speed limiter VIN: 2MELM75WXV
The original concern appeared as a one time glitch. Then the next day c.e.l came on, very little power, miss. Test drive from customers house to shop verified concern. Scanned & found p1747 (elec. psi. control ckt. fault) Code information states that engin...
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2001 Mercury Villager Sport 3.3L stater VIN: 4M2ZV12T61
Hi Everyone, If The Customer Starts The Vehicle, Backs Out Of The Garage And Shuts It Off, It Acts Up When He Tries To Restart It About 5 or 10 Minutes Later. It Cranks Real Slow Sometimes But Not Always. It Used To Kill The Battery To The Point That A Quick J...
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2005 Mini Cooper S 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWRH335X5
Mini experts please help! This is a new customer who came in for a simple no start, bad battery. She also noted that the service engine soon light was on. I scanned the ecm and found code p2096 post catalyst fuel mixture too lean. After clearing the code it re... Trouble codes: P2096
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1995 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L no crank VIN: JN1CA21DAS
before disconnecting bcm the car started,I noticed that the security light does not flash when the key is out of the ignition.before it did flash.when putting the key in the ignition i hear a beeping sound.this car has a factory security feature.it has a secur...
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1997 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L Alarm VIN: JN1CA21D5V
Hello all, I need some advice on this Maxima. The customer complaint is that the factory security system goes off intermittently on its own. The vehicle has no aftermarket accessories and no one is near the vehicle when it happens. I checked the trunk latch as...
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1999 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L anti theft-ecu VIN: JN1CA21D5X
car came in with no start condition .After performing every test possible with our equiptment,Motis, Solus, MT 2500,Vantage,etc,etc we found faulty rear crank position sensor,after replacing faulty component ,which tested perfect after replacement, we still ha...
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2002 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.5L Cooling Systems VIN: JN8DR09Y02
We need to replace the gaskets on the coolant pipe that connects the rear of the 2 cylinder heads, up against the firewall. The dealer says it is possible to do by this by lowering the back of the transmission instead of removing the intake manifold. Has anyon...
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2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5L Mechanical VIN: 3N1AB51D34
We have this Sentra SER in the shop. Customer dropped car off with noise in engine. 2.5 qts low on oil & a loud engine knock. Priced rebuilt & used motors. Customer elected used. Found one from an Altima with 23.000 miles on the clock, wrecked in ass end. Jun...
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2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada SE 5.6L No Drive VIN: 5N1AA0BB14
My son has an Armada that started losing it's drive when good and hot. I took it one hot day and it drove and shifted just fine for 25 miles-in town and on the highway. Then it felt as if it was losing drive-like the pump was sucking air-or running out of tran...
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1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L cooling fans inop VIN: 1G2WP12K1V
WE have done everything we can think of on this one. The cooling fans will not come on which leads to an over heat. We can turn them on using our Modis and by grounding the cooling fan relays. We can turn on both hign and low fans manually but they will not co...
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2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5L Engine noise VIN: 1GMDV33L85
Customer complains of intermittant lack of power and what he describes as a clicking noise from the engine. The noise actually sounds more like a squacking or oinking noise than a click. Tech2 shows that misfire counters are climbing slowly on cylinder #2 and ...
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2004 Saab 9-3 Arc 2.0L breaking turbo shaft VIN: YS3FD49Y44
ok saab guys cust brought in this one after replacing the turbo twice with used turbos. neither one lasted a week. i thought maybe he didnt clean out the system and left some shrapnel in the hoses.i removed the complete turbo system and cleaned out throughly. ...
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2003 Saturn Vue 3.0L Mechanical VIN: 5GZCZ63B23
Customer brought car in complaining of a vibration at certain speeds Drove it and get a vibration at 55 mph it is a very fast vibe and goes away when you let off the gas if anyone has experienced this please help thanks
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2002 Subaru Outback 2.5L axle VIN: 4S3BH67592
tried replacing front axle right side, still problem reoccured. found tsb on power steering pressure lines, replaced pressure lines, problem still reoccured. problem
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1989 Toyota Pickup DLX 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: JT4VN13D7K
Ever since the engine rebuild (and maybe before--who knows?) the truck will run well for a while, then will die and not start again for a while. At one time, it would not start for several weeks. Lately, it will not start in the mornings, but after playing wit...
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2001 Toyota RAV4 2.0L 1-2 shift VIN: JTEHH20V91
Hello iATN members. Been a while since I asked for help, but I'm sure some of you have seen this one. The complaint was jerking while driving this vehicle. It started out fine, then slipped into 1-2 shift. After it got good and hot the trans started acting lik...
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2002 Toyota Highlander 3.0L Misfire VIN: JTEHF21A52
Customer concern was hesitation and check engine light. Found a consistent code P0171 for lean exhaust and no sign of symptom and fuel trim appeared normal under ALL conditions. Days later codes for all three bank#1 cylnders (1,3,& 5) showed misfire codes as... Trouble codes: P0171, P0301, P0303, P0305
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2000 Acura TL 3.2L blower motor VIN: 19UUA5668Y
The fix was to replace the power transistor, like most recommended. I had made a wrong turn early in the diagnosis, which in turn was leading me the wrong way. My mistake was misunderstanding how to retrieve codes. The procedure is to press 2 buttons on the...
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2002 Acura RSX Type-S 2.0L Compressor / Condensor Fan VIN: JH4DC53062
Thanks for all the replies. I was able to trace the issue to the Passenger side cooling fan. It was drawing over 30 amps and blowing the fuse. This is the first fan that I've seen that turns freely and shows no signs of any issues except that the motor pulls ...
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2001 BMW 325i 2.5L SRS light VIN: WBAAA2315M
I found the SRS control unit! It was under the left dash tucked up behind the light switch. Lot of information states that SRS warning light can’t be turned off without the factory tool. I was able to turn the light off with my Baum iScan. The procedure is out...
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1992 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L starter VIN: 1G4HP53L6N
Many thanks to all that responded. By utilizing all of your combined information, we were able to get this one back on the road again. We ohmed the key and installed the required resistors inline to the pass key module. That got the car running but still a no...
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2004 Cadillac SRX 3.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GYEE63754
Thanks for the info everybody. We finally got this Caddy running like she should again. What we found was the convertor was broken down on Bank #2. This was causing enough backpressure to screw with the other bank. Since the car was seeing missfires on bank #2... Trouble codes: P0300 (random cylinder missfire detected), P0301, P0302, P0303 (missfire cylinder 3), P0304, P0306.
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1987 Chevrolet G20 Chevy Van 5.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1GCEG25HOH
after repairing the vacum leak and replaceing tbi gasket.we took van back thru inspection and the co droped to .61 closer but not enough run some injector cleaner thru it and install a new o2 sensor again. then took truck thru inspection and this time it passe... Trouble codes: 45 (oxygen sensor).
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1999 Chevrolet Express 2500 5.7L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on
Well its fixed for now. Ordered a new VCM and had it flashed, did the 30 min. relearn for security light and it fired right up. The P1345 came right back so i adjusted the distributor cleared the code and let it go. I'm hoping the only code it had was the P134... Trouble codes: P1345.
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1999 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1B3EJ46X9X
WE GOT THE CAR BACK IN THE SHOP AND WE OVER LOOKED A EASY CHECK BEFORE. FOUND THE EGR VALVE AND PLUGED THE VACUMM HOSE AND THE CAR RAN FIND. THE FIX WAS THE EGR VALVE. THANKS TO ALL
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L engine VIN: 1DHA16N54J
Well I want to Thank everyone that responded to my plea for help, after further investigation looking into cylinders with bore scope I found #7 cylinder with scores of carbon on piston and cylinder wall terribly scored. This vehicle was bought at auction by ca...
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2004 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L Air Bag VIN: 1D4HB48N14
thanks to all who helpd, it was indeed as mark said, the vehicle needed to go to the dealer to have the seat recalibrated. the customer took it to the dealer, and hasnt come back since.
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2005 Dodge Caravan SXT 3.3L transmission VIN: 1D4GP45R35
I have not yet fixed this vehicle. For whatever reason we are not allowed to update more than once. Therefore I am reduced to opening another request. Thank you for all the inputs recieved thus far. We are in this one together gents! If you are checking this f...
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2007 Dodge Charger 5.7L cooling system VIN: 2B3KAS43H2
thanks for repies. customer returned to dealer for fan update. then returned to my shop with same complaint. due to poor alldata info and resources told customer to keep pursueing dealer repair.
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2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L oil use VIN: 1FTSW31F12
new set of injectors fixed it. Thanks to all who responded : )
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2003 Ford Focus SVT 2.0L intake runner VIN: 3FAHP39523
installed part # [...] kit manifold . did not have to remove manifold to replace . we also found after replacement that the actuator was damaged internally after disassembly will replace that and vehl can go back home .. thanks for your help!
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2003 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L running VIN: 1GKDT13543
Thanks for everyones help. The problem was the wire harness that goes to the clutch fan, it was completly broken. Repaired the harness cleared the codes GOOD TO GO!!! Charlie
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2004 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L compressor VIN: 2HKRL18564
thanks to all who replied! We don't have a flush machine at our shop so we sent it out (had it flushed) and then evac and recharged it. Seems to be working fine now for the last three days...but time will tell. I really don't understand how the pressures could...
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2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L No Start VIN: KMHDN45D02
Special thanks to Tony, Carl, and Tim who were right on the money with their diagnosis. Turned out the wiring on the o2 sensor bank 1 sensor 2 were all exposed due to the high voltage output the sensor was putting out. It had melted the wiring insulator which ... Trouble codes: P0320.
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2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2.7L No Start VIN: KMHHN65F93
Customer decided to take car to dealer... but it's still here after almost a week. I gave him the key so at least I don't have to waste any more time on it. He promised to let me know the outcome, I'll try to update this when I hear from him. Thanks to thos... Trouble codes: P0335.
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2003 Lexus IS300 3.0L HVAC Blower VIN: JTHBD192X3
Thank you for your help to all those that contributed. I went back and re checked all my connectors and checked for power and ground at the motor and when it did not come ON I tapped it and it started. Bad blower motor. Replaced it and operating to factory spe...
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L blower motor o2sensor and floorboard VIN: WDBHA28E3V
Thanks for the replies. You hit it right on the nose. After inspection of the center cowl drain found to be stopped up with leaves and other debris. Removed grill and drain flap and blew out with compressed air from the top. Rechecked and no leaks Thanks again...
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2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L windows VIN: WDBNG70J8Y
Thanks for the help guys. Unit was indeed "plug and go". Symptoms of no rear window operation was also from corroded LF door module. Also Jerry, nice correction on the word "plauseable". Silly me!
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2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D25
I had some who suggested EGR entering at the wrong time, but this engine did not have EGR. Some of you mentioned head gasket problems and that got me to thinking about the engine being fairly cool when it was missing according to the freeze frame data. So, I... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Misfire).
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2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L No Start VIN: 1G2NW12E52
Thanks for all the help but it ended up beening the bcm was getting water in it
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2003 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L abs VIN: 3G7DA03E33
Thanks guys, we graphed all speed sensors, all showed normal, so I replaced abs module, test drove and graphed the speed sensors one more time, abs active at the same speed, but now the right front sensor pattern is real choppy, I tightend the pin connectors...
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2004 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5L all VIN: WPLAB29P94
turn out to be (key indentification module) that was sending high voltage on the bus line. thanks everybody.
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2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0L No Start, no crank VIN: YS3DF78K4Y
Thanks for the responses.I am certain it will be a while before this customer has a no start condition, as it has been 5 days in service with no problems. I will try to re open or update this if/when we fix the vehicle. Trouble codes: P1460.
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1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L No Start VIN: 3VWCC21C7X
thanks pros ,it turns out [...] overlook the obvious, several of you hit it right on, i been a vw tech for 25 years and i still have some stump me, but it keeps your brain working, thanks again
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2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX 1.8L theft VIN: 3VWDC21C61
well 4 replies to this problem but none fixed the car.I would like to say to those who took the time to reply thanks for all tour help.looks like what happened is just by removing the cluster from its home must have caused some sort of failure in the circt boa...
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2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWNT71K36
Still have not found a statisfactory repair for this car, I finaly got a chip for my Snap on scanner and was able to read the data groups not that it helps much. Can't find much repair info as to what the data groups are telling me. After this one I am going t... Trouble codes: P0403, P0131 (O2 sensor voltage low).
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1987 Volvo 245 DL 2.3L steering VIN: YV1AX8857H
Thanks for all the help, the majority vote was to replace the steering rack which we did & it solved the problem. We installed a Mavel reman from WorldPac.
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2001 Volvo V70 2.4L Mechanical VIN: YV1SZ58K71
Sorry for the late close. Lots of people replied and the answer is NO, they are not interchangable. That is unless you want to spend hours engineering things to fit. And sorry for the false info. When I ment the engine was melted, I mean't it got very hot, but...
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2001 Volvo V70 2.3L Hesitation, Surge, Misfire VIN: YV1S258D91
Thank you to all that replied to my post. I was unable to fix this one. I tried all the suggestions that i was able to i am quite sure that the problem is in the etm and have sent the car to dealer for a new one. thanks again
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