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	1987 Audi 5000 S 2.3L No Start VIN: WAUDC0447H This Audi 5000 Quattro came in as a no start. We replaced a blown fuse and vehicle started up. It died after about 3 minutes of running. We still have spark, pulse to the cold start injector, but no pulse to the distributor assemly. Should there be pulse there...	View
	1998 Audi A8 3.7L Blower First off let me say my shop dosn't work on German vehicles (and for good reason), but I'm trying to help a friend out. Basicly the blower motor continues to run after the car is turned off and the key is removed. It has killed the battery numerous times befor...	View
	2003 Audi A4 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WSUAT28H93 I have car with p1423 and p1411 code i cheack for vacume leck looks like all vacumme are ok air pump is pumping ok I pull out change over valves and they work ok no carbon buildup plactick lines from valve cover are in good condition enyone know what other thi... Trouble codes: P1423, P1411	View
	2005 Audi A4 1.8L Power Window VIN: WAULC68E85 Drivers window inop. and remaining windows only work from the master switch. I can watch all the window switches function on the data blocks of the central convienence module (46). I'm using Vag-com and cannot communicate w/ any of the door modules. I've got 4...	View
	2002 BMW 330xi 3.0L Cooling Systems VIN: WBAEW534X2 hello BMW GURUS i am working on this car problem is this cooling fan is on all the time when you start the car in 30 sec it comes on and stays on unless you turn the car off.no code look around under no luck . any idea where to start please help me out thnaks	View
	2002 BMW 745i 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGL63442 hey techs...need some help here..vehicle came in with cel on and found lean codes.checked for vacuum at dipstick.found app 8-10 " .check pcv diaphrams and found them to be leaking.Repaced leftside with new one.Replaced r/s valve cover as per bmw update.Had ref... Trouble codes: P2177, P2179	View
	2004 BMW 745Li 4.4L Accessories VIN: WBAGN61080 Car came in with the same issue four times--fuel level displayed on the instrument not right.Checked with GT1,had a code of right fuel sensor faulty(current code).Each time we replaced the sensor in the right fuel tank could solved the problem for some time.Bu...	View
	1999 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L vents VIN: 1G4HR52K2X hello everyone need some help here we have a buick dual climate control, it only blowes out the defrost and floor have trided new temp head and three new programers with no luck it has good engine vacuum and you can make all modes work by jumpering vacuum dire...	View
	1995 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KS52Y6S The light comes on AFTER the vehicle is started (usually around 1200 rpm in Snapshot), this is important for the trouble tree. Followed the trouble tree and came up with problem not present at this time. Scoped Ignition Control and 4X signals, both good 0-4.5V... Trouble codes: 23 (Ignition Control Circuit Problem)	View
	1984 Chevrolet MOTORHOME 7.4L charging system VIN: 1GDJP37W2E hope there is someone out there that has the answer for this 84 gm motorhome. cust brought to us said he was driving home and noticed headlights dimming.we have no wiring diagram to go to. it has a ford charging system which we can full field to make it charge...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1Y1SK5289W Intrussive test on Cat/con shows cat/con at 83.5 effienancy Have not found any thing else wrong, drives well. No EGR system here to help. Any help is a good thing.	View
	1998 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L theft lock VIN: 1GNEK13R5W starts and dies, b2948 code stored, flash computer first to see what it will do truck runs now with securtiy light on. So decide to change ignition cyclinder housing, after housing reflash again same thing truck runs but light on. Do I need to change key tumbl...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 5.3L power steering VIN: 1GNFK1GT91 first off thanks for any help. I have a problem suburban here. we originally replaced the power steering pump due to leakage, no other issues present at that time. we replaced the pump with a napa reman and had no assist after, checked for flow and found very ...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L engine VIN: 1GNDT13S42 Hello all. I am working on an 02 trailblazer with a 4.2l I6. When you first start vehicle in morning or any time after vehicle sits for a while engine makes a knocking sound. seems to idle smooth and run fine. after it warms up or runs 3-5min noise goes comple...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Engine VIN: 1GNDS13S12 Customer says that they have owned this trailblazer since new and this Vibration has just came on slowly, it has gotten a lot worst lately. You feel it all the time, less in park and reverse and but most noticed in forward or drive… don't see any thing wrong.....	View
	2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1L Cooling Fans VIN: 1G1NE52J52 Have Malibu, that I'm having couple of problems, fixed one problem with system not building pressure in cooling system. Had a bad coolant bottle, warped at cap area. Customer say cooling fans don't come on high speed. Here's what I'm seeing, Low speed on at 22...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Tracker ZR2 2.5L Mechanical VIN: 2CNBJ73493 This will be an intesting read! We received a nightmare from another shop that attempted to repair this concern. We have an 03 2.5 Tracker with an auto trans.The concern is an audible knock from what appears to be from the front upper ar ea. the noise is a low...	View
	1999 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.8L stays running VIN: 1C4GP64L7X Any help from chrysler techs would be greatly appreciated. We are pulling out hair out trying to figure this one out. After we replaced the instrument cluster we went to start the vehicle and shut it off to verify the repair and the vehicle stays running until...	View
	2004 Chrysler Sebring Limited 3.0L Mechanical VIN: 4C3AG52H34 Due to scanner codes I replaced the MAF sensor. When vehicle is cold it idles and runs well but as the engine temp rises, the idle falls and will not idle or drive once warm. Checked the coolant temperature sensor and it checks out at 6.5 kohms @ 32 degrees F....	View
	1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B4GP45R3V This vehicle came in with an intermitten problem. The istruments quits at times while driving and also sets a P1698 code. Checked connections at all the modules and all are good. I tried another PCM, BCM and TCM from another vehicle and have the same problem. ... Trouble codes: P1698	View
	1998 Dodge Dakota 2.5L No Start, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1B7FL26P2W We changed CMP cuz it was broke & CKP cuz it had burned wires sometimes fuel gauge goes empty or odometer starts blinking and problem starts. Let it sit for a while we restart I did check spark,injector pulse, fuel pressure and has all everything. Is it a PCM ...	View
	1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.9L hcu VIN: Z7XK535275 Customer came in with Brake light and ABS light on. Found CAB unit to have extensive damage to wiring harness(most likley battery acid). original codes scaned with MODIS were 83, 82, 63. with New CAB unit Code 63 would not clear. If we dissconect the Blue wire...	View
	2000 Dodge Neon ES 2.0L alternator VIN: 1B3ES46C2Y hello everyone i have this neon 2.0 i install one brand new alternator one week ago and the pulley just quit turning i replace one more yesterday work fine for few hours this morning did the same thing not spinning any help please thank you	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Compressor VIN: 3D7KU26C13 Vehicle will not turn a/c compressor on. A/C system on blower on high air blowing from panels. Checked pressures found pressure readings to be 80 psi. on gauges. That should be adequate enough to turn a/c system on. Checked pressure transducer through the data...	View
	2004 Dodge Ram 2500 ST 5.9L lack of power VIN: 3D7KU28C44 dodge deisel techs HELP. 04 r2500 5.9 has lack of power,poor acceleration. code P2149 has reappeared,scanned 1 week ago ,same code but no symptoms at that time. now truck is back with no power, has bulldog performance system installed, removed it with no chang... Trouble codes: P2149 (bank 2 cyls. 4-6 shorted high or low)	View
	2004 Dodge Intrepid SE 2.7L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3HD46R34 this car ran exellent after these repairs, i test drove it for a day, i parked it and called my costemer to come get it, he took the car and came back five minutes later and told me there was a problem. it still runs good untill it reaches 3000 RPM when it see... Trouble codes: P0202	View
	1995 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 5.8L abs activation VIN: 1FMEU15H1S Hi techs. This Bronco exhibits ABS activation just prior to completing a stop. The truck also pulls left when this happens. The sensor rings on the rotors are like new & not damaged. There are no codes. The ABS lite works & does NOT come on during symptom exhi...	View
	1999 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.8L Mechanical VIN: 1FDAF56S6X We have a v 10 here that had a spark plug insert installed and for what ever reason it now has no compression on Cylinder #4.Does any body know if I have to pull the engine to remove the cylinder head as Mitchell says labor is 22 hours and includes r & r engin...	View
	1999 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Mechanical VIN: 1FDXF47F7X Just lookling for a published spec for compression on this engine. It is actually a F-450. Company that owns it is decicding to keep it or not. It needs new injectors. Also has been consuming excessive amounts of oil. 1 qt. to 700 miles at least according to d...	View
	2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FDWF37F5Y Hello all you Ford Diesel techs out there. I am just about to throw a grenade at this truck. The customer came in with a complaint stating the truck lost power alost at the same spot when ever he drives. It will run great and then just fall on itself about 1/4... Trouble codes: P0472 (p1280-), P1280 (p0263-), P0263 (p0266-), P0266 (p0269-), P0269 (p0284-), P0284 (testing and results)	View
	2001 Ford Focus SE 2.0L engine VIN: 1FAFP34P41 Reinstalled the head after an intake seat fell out. Replaced #4 piston/rod assembly. After repairs, there is a noise that sounds like a lifter, it went away after driving on the freeway for about 20 minutes. I delivered the car to the owner, who does only city...	View
	2002 Ford Focus ZTW 2.0L system leak VIN: 1FAFP36332 Car came in with NO A/C, system was completely empty. I put it under vacuum and pressure, slowly leaks down, but I cant find a leak? I guess I'm looking for tips. Ive been doing ac for a couple of years, but we don't get allot of it out this way. I usually put...	View
	2003 Ford Focus SE 2.0L radio, flicking on and off. brake light on dash VIN: 1FAFP34P23 I have a strange duck here. According to the customer the brake light came on and the radio start blinking on and off at the same time. The radio also flickers on and off with the screen on and off with the key out also. I have confirmed their is no grounded w...	View
	2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTWX32P24 This Truck came in on a wrecker as a no start. I do not normally do any type of diesel repairs and would appreciate any help, Ideas , Suggestions in diagnosing this vehicle. I listed the troublecodes and am hoping this is perhaps a very common promblem with a ... Trouble codes: P0670 (Glow Plug module), P0683 (Glow Plug circuit), P2291 (ICP sensor)	View
	2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L Misfire VIN: 1FM2U74W44 car came in for a missfire, and engine light on, scanned and found # 6 missfire code, we replaced all spark plugs, fuel filter, and # 6 ignition coil, car ran good for 2 days then came back for the same code, this time we swaped fuel injectors with # 5 and ign...	View
	2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 5.4L instruments charging VIN: 1FTSF31L74 The truck was towed in. Battery was dead. We were able to start the car with a jumper box. Yet the alternator is not chaging. One thing we noticed was the instrument cluster did not work. Found blown fuse number 45 in main box under left side of dash. The batt...	View
	2004 GMC Envoy XUV SLT 4.2L message center VIN: 1GKET12S24 customer dropped off car with complaint that all lights come on dash, abs/battery/etc, and voltage guage drops way down, message center states "uknown driver" of course when i get the car nothing is happening, wants to take car on trip and is worried--call my ...	View
	2000 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L Mechanical VIN: THLRD184XY Thank you for the assistance. I'm in a little bind here. This vehicle is half way in my shop because other cars were in here. I removed the cylinder head and now it won't come out of park so I can roll it out and close the door. I pulled the fuel pump fuse and...	View
	1997 Hyundai Tiburon 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHJG24MXV P1127 will set after driving for a while. No driveability complaints. Freeze frame: ect 226 degrees, MAP 43"HG, Short trim -1.5, Long term -23. I have very limited information on alldata and snap-on scan tool. Trouble codes: P1127	View
	1995 Isuzu Trooper RS 3.2L Trans Shifting VIN: JACDJ58W1S This is for all you Trans techs for Isuzu. Just wondering if anyone has run into this problem. Vehicle came in with the Ck Trans light flashing continuously. My scanner would not talk to this rig so I jump the connector like Mitchell states and pulled up the c...	View
	2006 Isuzu NPR 5.2L No Start VIN: JALC4B1606 This vehicle was towed to the shop. Customer said it would not start the next morning. We are not a diesel shop but are trying to help this customer. Checked for water in the fuel and found when pushing prime button on top of fuel filter there was a small crac...	View
	1991 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L Starting VIN: SAJKY174XM car came in for a no start after for a few days of sitting checked draw on battery 70 ma turned on head lights and blower fan to load barrery down to check alt diode starter then just had rapid clicking then dash lights went out no crank no dash lights windows...	View
	2004 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJC73314 ihave this kia that is setting misfire codes and under a load it is popping through the intake.sometimes the vehicle runs good,but majority of the time it runs bad. the right bank is leaning out and the converter is getting red hot.bank 1 was 746 degrees and b... Trouble codes: P0301, P0303, P0305	View
	1992 Lexus LS400 4.0L starting VIN: JT8UF11E0N 1 have 1992 lexus ls400. it will starts and dies immediately. steping on gas padel on off at 2000-3000rpm will stay running very ruff and dies immediately. will not stay running at all. fuel pressure ok.	View
	1988 Lincoln Town Car 5.0L a/c system / climate control VIN: 1LNBM81F0Y this vehicle is wearing us out. i can't say it's causing me to pull my hair out because i don't have any, although i have pulled both of my ear lobes off. please help me fix this so i can save the rest of my ears. this lincoln came in with compliant of no a/c ...	View
	1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6L Cooling Systems VIN: 1LNLM97V6T The engine still over heats. But when you pull over the temperature goes does go down eventually expecially when you put the heat on.The water pump seems to be pumping because the bleeder on the pipe were we are trying to purge the air out of is flowing nice. ...	View
	1999 Mazda 626 ES 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1YVGF22C2X I keep running across vehicles that set codes similar to this one and the freeze frame data isn't showing the condition. This particular vehicle customer said had the check engine lite on for months and just went out. I did find p1131 stored but freeze frame s... Trouble codes: P1131	View
	2005 Mazda 6 i 2.3L No Start VIN: 1YVHP80CX5 I thought this was a no brainer, boy was I wrong. This car was brought in on the hook. No start, Customer told he was told it was a bad fuel pump and bought a use one. I tested for spark, it was there, checked injector pulse, OK! Fuel pressure was at 52psi ( A...	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 2.3L cooling fan VIN: WDBHA24G2Y Original complaint is intermittent cooling. Found A/C charge to spec, compressor runs, pressures are good. When sitting still, air from vents is not cold. One mile above 35 MPH, vent temp approaches 40 degrees. Come to a stop, 70 plus. The compressor runs as i...	View
	2007 Mini cooper 1.6L air bag light VIN: WMWMF33507 Good day everyone! I need to know if I can turn off the airbag light, or read the code somehow. The seat belt light stays on also even with the belt buckled. I do not have a scanner that will communicate with it. I have fixed the bent terminals under both seat...	View
	2002 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 3.5L compressor VIN: JA4M51RX2J first the compresser light flashs on then off then it cuts off completely control head? or automatic compressor controller when its working its cold!!!	View
	1979 Other European Corniche 6.7L Blower, compressor This Rolls Royce Corniche, serial #[...], has automatic climate control problem. With key On, engine OFF, both heater blowers work fine and compressor clutch is on. When engine is started, the blowers and compressor come off after couple seconds of running....	View
	2001 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L anti theft VIN: 1G2JB52411 Hello Techs,I got this Sunfire and the alarm go's off say ones in the 24 hours for no reason,no codes found,it is factory alarm,we checked al the door sensors but it is looking good,any ideas?? thanks for the help	View
	2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 2.2L No Start VIN: 1G2NF52F92 General passlock question... I've seen a lot of these vehicles, especially the Grand Am's and Alero's with repeat passlock failures and I have another one on my hands. Typically I will test and replace these things when bad, and a year or two later they come b... Trouble codes: B2960 (Passlock Data Incorrect)	View
	2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3L oil leak VIN: YS3EB59E73 Car came in with a belt off and a bad oil leak. We cleaned up all the oil and replaced the belt. Let it run for a few minnits and the oil started to run. Its coming from a small cap at the right rear of the engine.It is just forward of the top rear idler pully...	View
	2005 Scion xB 1.5L blower motor VIN: JTLKT32425 We have a Scion XB coming in for a blower motor. It works if you give it the old Tap test. My question is about the replacement of the motor itself. According to Alldata, it give .5 ohurs to rpelace, but when you look up the service and repair, they have you p...	View
	1987 Toyota Celica GT 2.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: JT2ST67L9H Hello all, thanks in advance for this one. So this car is driving us up the wall. The vehicle came towed in initially for a no start. At first it was not getting any spark. We changed the distributor and the ignitor and the car started up but once we step on t...	View
	2003 Toyota Camry LE 2.4L fuel guage, speedometer, turn signals VIN: 25G4693J23 Hi guys, hope you can help. Cutomer just called frantic tht none of the guages or turn signals are working including the speedometer. Customer said that the fuses for guage one kept blowing out, after being replaced everythign would work for a day or so but ...	View
	2003 Toyota Matrix 1.8L code pending VIN: 2T1KR32E43 car came in for mil lamp on condition and has po420. the cat was rattle inside, installed aftermarket obd11 certified cat, pre and post o2 sensors, cleared code, road test to run monitor for 60 miles and still cat monitor is not ready and has a pending code po... Trouble codes: P0420	View
	2006 Toyota Highlander 3.3L No Start VIN: JTEDP21A06 This vehicle was in last week with extended crank complaint. We scanned(no codes) and could not duplicate customer complaint. Today the vehicle returned on the hook as a no start. My tech sprayed some carb cleaner and vehicle started. It has started every time...	View

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	2001 Acura TL 3.2L Mechanical VIN: 19UUA56611 sorry it took so long to get back to everyone that replyed.the shop got verry busy with other work,and our customer has another car to drive.we agree with michael from california that the abs unit is sucking in air.the customer agreed with us to replace the ab...	13
	2002 Audi A6 3.0L DriveTrain? VIN: WAULT64B12 RE: Vibration Starting @ 45-55 mph Thank you for all the replies and helpful suggestions. We ended up swapping the rear axles from side to side and the vibration seem to have disappeared. Had the customer drive the car for the weekend with no complaints of vib...	5
	2003 BMW 325Ci 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAB553433 Thanks for all the help. I found the canister to be FULL of gravel dust and goo. All the wiring seemed to be ok back to the DTML. I replaced the module, canister and gas cap and all seems to be well. The canister and module was available as a kit whitch worked... Trouble codes: P1445 (p1448-), P1448.	7
	2001 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L No Start, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G1ND52J01 well guys i was driving it to the shop to drop the tank and it started acting up so i whip it around to go back home and the engine caught so when it starts to cut out i rocked the car a little and it goes away i dropped the tank and cleaned the sock which wa... Trouble codes: P0300, U1040, P1106, P1189.	21
	2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L door locks interior lights VIN: 2G1WF52E14 THANX GUYS FOR HELP. I INSTALED HIS OLD BCM THAT WOULD INTEMITENTENLY BLINK THE HEADLIGHT ON AND OFF. GOOD THING I KEPT IT AS A TESTER. VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCK FUSE PROBLEM DISSAPEARED. DEALER INSTAL NEW BCM TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONE AND FLASHED IT NO CHARGE. V...	5
	2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C4FY48B44 Hi guys. THANKS for the advice, but the car its steel have intermittent problem. Drive for 10 miles , no problem , and then start surgeing. When restart then its fine. Timing belt ist fine, NO dorty conections in wieres, Has no power stereeng presure swich ... Trouble codes: P0344.	6
	2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L starter VIN: 2B3HD46R8Y The computer took care of the ground problems and the car is running again but know having transmission problems. Thanks to all for your help. I used All computer resources for my new computer, less than 300.00 that to include overnight shipping.	4
	2006 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 5.9L Unknown VIN: 3D7MX48C26 I would like to thank everyone that replied. sent this one to dodge dealer and they could not find anything wrong with launch shudder. transmission fluid was in excellent condition.	7
	2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L abs module VIN: 3D7KS29C07 We ended up taking it to the dealer to get the abs module reprogramed. It goes good now. Thanks for the help.	3
	1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0L rough idle VIN: 1FALP6538T thanx to all the replies!! the rebuilder put the wrong camshafts in the head. this engine is hydrualic cam, andd they put mechanical cams in it, for the record there are three different cams for this engine , vct, mechanical, and hydrualic. gotta love workin...	17
	1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 4.9L valve train VIN: 1FTEF14Y7T Thank you to everyone that took the time to help me. Many of you mentioned lifter problems and yes that was part of it. They were ( the new set) solid with oil. We removed them 1 at a time and unloaded the oil and then set each rocker to the spec.What we found...	12
	2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 7.3L vacum hubs VIN: 1FTNT21F82 We have repaired this vehicle. All we needed was two inner seals and the 4 large o-rings. One lock assembly was bad on the left front causing thewheel to attempt to engage on turns. Replace all necessary parts that were bad not everything as she was told some...	16
	2003 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L no power VIN: 1FTYR10D03 Thanks to all. 99% were right about cam timing. after beating the truth and process out of my tech i found out that 2 things happened-- #1 engine wasnt locked prior to harmonic balancer being removed... then #2 senior tech walks over and starts turning over en...	5
	2006 Ford E-250 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTNE24WX6 First off, I wish to thank everyone for their suggestions. Many replies said vacuum leaks and broken intakes were common. I sprayed cleaner, I smoked it, never found a leak. Still, the noisy intake bothered me. Both Alldata and MOD had info on a tuning valve i... Trouble codes: P0106 (map circuit fault), P0109 (baro sensor circuit intermittent), P0171 (lean b1), P0174 (lean b2), P0175 (rich b2).	29
	1990 Honda Accord DX 2.2L Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCB7643L Thanks for all the good info. After more digging I discovered the code 14 I was reading was the trans computer.Sometime in this cars life the engine computer was replaced with the wrong unit and the window for the led was not even visable when bolted to the br... Trouble codes: 14 (Electronic air control valve EACV).	14
	2003 Honda Civic LX 1.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HGES16553 Sorry to post so late but thought that car was fixed. As we were running thru ecm pinout went to back out of bay and car ran great. Road tested twice fine,but had that feeling in the pit of my stomach.Next day after road testing twice problem showed up again.M...	5
	1988 Jaguar XJ6 3.6L abs VIN: SAJHV1646J Many thanks for the quick reponses. The "circuit 1 failure" indicates a blown fuse in the circuit 1 fuse panel. This is in the right front kick panel. Circuit 2 is left side and 3 is console. We indeed had a blown cig lighter fuse in the #1 fuse box. I just ...	9
	2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4.7L blower motor VIN: 1J8GW68J33 special thanks to garrnett,gerald,glenn,long and scott. the problem was the plug at the module.some called it a resistor which threw me alittle but soon as i saw where it was i tried to unplug it and the plug from the controll panel to the module was melted in...	8
	1996 Lexus ES300 3.0L blower speed VIN: JT8BF12G8T This is fixed. A new transistor assembly. Here is my long story. This was a favor for a friend and has been dragging on. I suspected the transistor assembly in the first place and was trying to save money by repairing it since I was paying for it. I ordered a ...	4
	2001 Lexus ES300 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: JN8DR09Y92 Thanks Francis from New Jersey, and Long from texas took a look at the Iac and sure enough a bunch of carbon build up cleaned it up and idle speeds stabilized. Thanks guys thanks iatn. Trouble codes: P1135.	4
	1997 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1LFMS33K33 I wanna thank everybody who responded to to my problem.Everybody who told me to look for a broken wire going from the pcm to the injector harness were right .Let me tell you that it wasnt an easy task but I found it.It was very time consuming.But it I fixed th... Trouble codes: P0303.	12
	2004 Mazda MPV LX 3.0L Stall VIN: JM3LW28A84 Unfortunatly we tried every approach including the ones members suggested but to no avail. When we couldn't tell the customer what we felt was a definitive problem was he elected to take the car to the dealer. We have not heard back yet. Thanks to all who help... Trouble codes: P0102 (mass airflow circut low).	7
	1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 2.2L Infrared control VIN: W202020AE3 Thank you to all members who help with this fix, the problem was the batteries on the key, i change the batteries and lights come to work ok. thank you so much.	5
	2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 5.0L srs VIN: WDBPJ75J51 This one is fixed thank GOD. Dave you were right about pin seven it was corroded and I was able to clean it up and then I had communication. It was located right were you said in the channel at A pillar level. There were signs of water on that side of the car ...	2
	2000 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L No Start, Cuts out VIN: JN1CA31D4Y It turned out to be the crankshaft reference signal. I checked it and it was periodically not sending. Changed the crank sensor and she fired right up!!! Thanks for the help!!	3
	1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS 3.5L hvac control VIN: 1G3WX52H3X thank you for all the replies...the customer has decided to hold off on any repairs at this time. when the customer returns emphisis will be placed on the pressures and r134 charge.	10
	2003 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L door locks VIN: 5TBBT44173 The customer stopped in last week and said the locks began working of their own accord, so that is all I have for now. I did receive replies concerning aftermarket alarms or stereos added that could mess it up. Also possibility of wiring breaking between door ...	5
	1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L No Start VIN: 3VWSA81HXT all the marks were lined up but the balancer must have turned. Stuck a screw driver into cyl 1 and with the piston at tdc, by the screw driver not the balancer mark, the cam was off 4 teeth. Finally found the tdc mark on the flywheel, had to use channel lock...	15
	2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.0L Mechanical VIN: WVWPE63BX4 Big Thanks for the input,Byron [...] went tru the same thing,The problem is the after market shafts,we finaly put VW shaft in there and it is smooth,I measured the oem and aftermarket but did not see a diffrend.It took some time to figure it out but its ...	7
	2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L compressor VIN: 3VWST71K65 THANK FOR THE REPLIES I INSTALLED NEW COMP. WITH THE A/C PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE IN IT AND IT WORKED GREAT. THANKS FOR THE HELP	4
	1999 Volvo V40 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: YV1VW1926X Hi,Thanks for thereplys. Most sxujested an air leak or idle motor. I had already check for air leaks. I replace the idle motor and It has solved my problem. I sure the idle motor was working at times though beacause sometimes you coulds notice the idle changin...	9

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