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	2002 Audi TT 1.8L locks VIN: TRUTC28N02 Good morning Audi techs,I have this Audi TT that has a shorted door lock control module due to water in trunk area.Module part number is 8N7 962 267A.The complete serial # of this car is [...] to a shorted module I cannot get coding off the old...	View
	2002 Audi A4 1.8L coolant flange VIN: WAULC68E62 Hello audi techs i am in the process of replacing the coolant flange at the rear of the head when i bought it the parts guy said to drop the front mout and it will give you room i removed the snubber and thought about removing both mounts than after talking to...	View
	2004 Audi A6 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAULT64B64 Need help from Audi techs, I have to replace the right front O2 sensor.Alldata says I have to remove the r.f. manifold and exhaust. Has anyone done these before and is there any shortcuts? Thanks for your time.	View
	2000 BMW 528i 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBADM6347Y I don't know what else to do, I bought this car with a head broken, I did replace the head and gasket, synchronized the cams with the special tools, remove the vanos and replaced the seals of the pistons, I did notice an improvement. The ABS module has an inte... Trouble codes: 18 (exhaust camshaft position)	View
	2000 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5L odometer VIN: WBACH9343Y This car came in with a dead battery.It had been jump started several times and if you shut it off it would not restart.After removing the battery and installing a new battery the charging system tested ok We recharged his battery and it tested ok.After reinst...	View
	1991 Buick Skylark 2.5L Stall VIN: 1G4NV54U6M HELP GM TECHS!!This one is eating me alive. Runs great and accellerates all day long. When coming to a stop it stalls. When it first came in we verified the complaint several times. When we got the chance to hook up the pressure guage it had 11psi and then ama...	View
	1996 Buick Riviera 3.8L column VIN: 1G4GD2218T Thanks in advance. The column on this car could be moved up and down some. Disassembled the column thinking I was going to tighten the tilt bolts, but as I was taking it appart I found one of the pivot pins that the tilt part pivots on laying in the trim under...	View
	2002 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L electric windows,gauges,door locks VIN: 3G5DA03E12 This vehicle will not start,the power windows and door locks do not work.The security light and service engine soon light is on,and the traction control and abs lights are on.The DRL wont work,and the interior lights do not come on.	View
	2006 Buick Rainier CXL 4.2L rear speed signal VIN: 5GADT13S96 Hello, Customer complaint Right Rear brake grabs. Did rear brake inspection (disc with drum parking brake). Looked ok slight axle seal leak. (don’t think a parking brake can grab from the leak) 1.Put on Scanner NO SPEED SIGNAL FROM RR REAR sensor. 2. Only hist...	View
	1997 Cadillac Eldorado 4.6L detonation VIN: 1G6EL12Y7V Thanks in advance for all that are willing to help on this one. When this car is hot the engine pings under slight acceleration. You can power through it if you mash it to the floor. Fuel pressure is within specs. I have no codes. I can check the egr operation...	View
	2000 Cadillac Catera 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: W06VR54R1Y Unable to program the ecm. I replaced the ecm because of code p1280. The app sensor 2 was stucj on 2.50 volts. I replaced the ecm and now the app 2 is reading correctly. I cannot program the ecm. I have never programmed a catera. I know it is a german built ca... Trouble codes: P1280	View
	2009 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L Starting VIN: 1GYFC26229 I have this 09 Escalade, 2008 Suburban and 2007 Tahoe with the same intermittent "no crank" problem. Engine will NOT spin over according to customers. 2 customers said the problem acts like a dead battery, we get the vehicle here and it starts. We installed ne...	View
	1985 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L No Start VIN: 1G1YY0782F The vehicle came in as a no start with no injector pulse. If you spray starting fluid in the air horn the car starts and runs all day with good injector pulse. Original computer's processor was fried. Found knock sensor was shorted to power on the hot lead at ...	View
	1989 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, LONG CRANK VIN: 1G1YY218XK I purchased this vehicle about 9 months ago. Right after purchasing the vehicle I brought it in for an oil leak. We replaced the lower intake gasket, we also went ahead and replaced the radiator hoses, bypass hoses, thermostat, spark plugs, spark plug wires, a...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L compressor VIN: 1GNCS13W6S hope you can help ,thanks in advance. well we replaced the oe unit because of noise that over got progressivly worst over time.replaced with new unit from DELPHI, flushed system ,replaced orifice tube ,and dryer ,everthing worked out well until couple months l...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 4G1JF32T8W owner says will stall when driving but will start after waiting awhile.sounds like ign. mod. I had this car for 2 weeks a month ago and never witnessed a stall. Owners said she's not driving it until the stalling is fixed.Well needless to say I've had it for a... Trouble codes: P0342, P0335, P0507	View
	1997 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L brake lights VIN: 1GCEC19R0V brake lights work when jumped at switch connector,replaced brake ligt switch,lights still inop.found that switch is not closing when applying brakes.if i push on brake light switch with finger switch closes and lights work.No parts are missing according to par...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L 2 - 3 shift VIN: 1GCEK19EV5 I installed a rebuilt GM trans into this 99 chevy, after I was done and test drove it the check engine light would come on for po758, then the trans goes into limp mode and stay in 3rd gear, unless I clear it. I believe this truck had this same problem before ...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G1ND52J33 Thanks in advance guys. Ive got this malibu in here that is throwing me for a loop. This car will die at random then run rough pop back thru the intake and die,Ive noticed on the scan tool the timing going from 12-32 deg. of timing @ idle and bounces around, I...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Tracker ZR2 2.5L alternator VIN: 2CNBJ73412 Hello fellow techs, This tracker brought in by new recent owners with 1 month history of returning to used car dealer for charging system and stalling problems. Alternator was stinking and fried looking, regulator would sometimes allow nearly 18 volts and elec...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GBJG31413 Hi Chevy Guys got this G3500 it has a big heavy box on it and im sure its overweight. it throws PO171 & PO174 both banks lean and it misfires alot. it has new mass air sensor plugs wires exhaust manifolds and we put 2 front o2s on it 3 weeks ago... and the bac...	View
	1997 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L cruise control VIN: 1C4GP64L1V the cruise control is giving me trouble. you turn the cruise on and the light will come on the dash for a few seconds, then it'll go off. the cruise will never set. if i have my scanner on the cruise will turn on and show it's still on even when the light goes...	View
	2006 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L Engine VIN: 2A4GM48446 I am on the verge of putting in an engine in this one with the mileage, unless I get some suggestions from you guys. The warranty company wants me to tear down the top end and look for something broken, as I will do this but the noise is not specific as to one...	View
	2007 Chrysler 300 Limited 3.5L head lights & turn lights VIN: 2C3KA53GX7 This car came in with no high beam on left side, no low beam on right side, no left rear turn & no right front turn. The interment module sees the light switch there is 3.37 V in off mode, 2.67 V in park light mode & 2.00 V in head light mode. The front module...	View
	2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3L No Start VIN: 2B4GP44R92 Customer complaint of a crank no start only when it rains. Vehicle has no codes and I cannot duplicate the concern at this time. If vehicle sits in a garage or is let to "dry out" it will start and run fine. If vehicle is running and it starts raining vehicle ...	View
	1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0L transfer case VIN: 1FT3X444X6 don't waste your time with this if your busy! i have a 97 aerostar that is being preped for a demolition derby. it has electronic 4x4. the rules mandate that the front drive shaft be removed from the vehicle. now that its out van will not move and has no park....	View
	2003 Ford E-350 5.4L Engine VIN: 1FDSE35L93 I wasn't sure how to post this. We have a box van here (my youngest son's father-in-law, no pressure) The van runs great, we had it in for brake repair. He asked if we could find this noise he has on cold start-up. Started van in AM, and it sounds like a belt ...	View
	2004 Ford F F650 7.2L speedo inoporable VIN: 3FRWX65R74 Hey guys, hope I can get some help here... Here are the specs on this truck: 2004 Ford F-650 Rollback 4dr 230 Catepillar 6cyl diesel. It has an allison automatic transmission w/o the park option. We drove down the street the other day and it got stuck in gea...	View
	2006 Ford Five Hundred Limited 3.0L alternator VIN: 1FAFP25176 car runs fine but needs to jump to start. using a snap on vat 45 tester at battery the alternator was charging 111 amps but 11 volts. battery load test failed. i replaced battery with interstate mtp-36r 650 cca. now alternator only putting out 6 amps with 12.3...	View
	1997 Geo Tracker LSi 1.6L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 2CBNBJ136X This is my vehicle. It has really gotten doggy. Also it surges when driving at first startup. I watched the gpm from the MAF and doesnt look right but then what looks right any more. I backed off the exhaust from the maniflod and still no difference. Another o...	View
	1994 GMC K1500 Sierra SL 5.7L Surge, Stall VIN: 2GTEK19K1R This vehicle is stalling when put into gear. I pulled the engine from a 1995 Tahoe and installed the engine into this 1995 GMC Pickup. The engine will idle, but stalls when put into gear. The engine surges as if it was missing and then stalls. I have repaced t...	View
	1997 GMC Savana 2500 4.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTFG25W3V at start up runs rich both 02s over 1 volt and misses on cyl 1,3,5 injector pulse 3.o bank 1, 5.0 bank 2 engine light will then come on and go to open loop and smooth out checked ignition ok any help please	View
	2005 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4.2L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GKET16S45 have a envoy with mileage complaint runs about 12-14mpg no other driveability issues is this normal no warrenty left --burned 3/4 tank for [...]?? just doing research before cust comes in ...thank you in advance	View
	1998 Honda Civic LX 1.6L oil consumption VIN: 2HGEJ6674W we have replaced externaly leaking seals. we also replaced the number three exhaust valve. it was cracked. we also replaced the valve seals and the head gasket. the engine now burns 2 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. there are no signs of this oil loss any whe...	View
	2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHDN45D71 hi , a car came in with a p0451 code the day after a bg fuel service. there is little or no info on Mitchell 1 but i think it might be the fuel tank pressure sensor going bad i just dont know how the fuel service could have broken it. has anyone encountered th... Trouble codes: P0451	View
	2003 Hyundai Accent GL 1.6L etacm? VIN: KMHCG45CX3 Vehicle towed in for no start. Found new battery that was dead. Checked charging system and everything good until put under load. Under load, charging at 11 volts. Replaced alternator and charging good under load (14.05). Left car for customer pickup after hou...	View
	1994 Isuzu Trooper LS 3.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JACDH58W3R Hi group Customer brought this Trooper in with the complain no power runs rough! I did a complete tune-up, see above. I hooked up my scope, but I can not get a acurate signal, because it jumps all over the place, (misfire like he...). I know the vacuum is ver... Trouble codes: 21 (found none)	View
	2003 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L Engine Compression VIN: KNDJD73353 Customer had the car towed in with a large rip in the top radiator hose, he drove it till it got toasty hot and it died. I replaced the hose and it started and ran fine. Two days later he brought it back with misfire codes on 2 & 4. Radiator wouldn't hold pres...	View
	2005 Kia Optima LX 2.4L No Start, Stall VIN: KNAGD12615 The car was towed with a no start condition. If you worried with it a while it would start and run on two cylinders.(1 and 4) I scoped the control signal to the coils and tested the power and ground to the coils and all looked good. The waveform was identical ... Trouble codes: P0320 (ign failure sensor)	View
	1996 Lexus LS400 4.0L Hesitation VIN: JT8BH22F9T This vehicle was running perfect for the customer and then the check engine light came on. P0172 Rich bank #1 They drove it for about three days and they said it ran great. Then one day it was having a hard time accelerating and also they thought it would stal... Trouble codes: P0172 (Rich bank 1)	View
	1995 Mazda 626 DX 2.0L dim headlites & blinkers VIN: 1YVGE22C6S thanks in advance guys,I think this has a bad or open ground for lighting circuit; headlites barely come on,blinkers will operate OK without headlights.It gets better,headlite or A/C request will power up windshield wipers.Grounds between batt,engine & chassis...	View
	2003 Mazda Protege5 2.0L Alternator VIN: JM1BJ24603 Man - do I feel like a rookie on this one. Alternator is bad. Disconnected wiring and unbolted the alternator. Now - what is the easiest way to get this out of the car. I've moved the cruise control servo and shifted the P/S hoses at the top and removed the al...	View
	1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Accessories VIN: WDBBA45A3C Need some help with this one. 1982 Mercedes 380sl with no speedo or odometer movement. My info system is very limited on diagrams. We replaced the vss sensor assembly and still no change. Any one have any tips on diagnosing this speedo/odometer problem. If the...	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L No Start VIN: WDBNG7515Y Hi guys: Thanks for your time in reading this post. This is a theft recovery from an insurance co. that we do work for. I usually don't work on too many European Vehicles. My question is this, does this vehicle need the radio and navigation unit in place for ... Trouble codes: 036 (ECM CAN Communication or ECT Implausible), 039 (CAN Communication Disturbed Engine Management), 132 (ECM CAN Communication or ECT Implausible), 135 (CAN Communication Disturbed Engine Management)	View
	2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L no blowwer motor VIN: WDBJF65J72 I hope there is a benz guy out there. I remove ac/heater control head to replace shift interlock cable after reasembly the blowwer motor will not come one. the display says it's on. I removed blowwer motor and gave it power and it worked. fuseand relay all che...	View
	2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L A/C Vents VIN: 2MEFM75W33 Hi to All, The heating/a-c system is EATC, the a/c air flow is only to the defrost & floor in the "norm or max" positions. Defrost & floor positions work OK. The recirc. door does move on "max". Their is 17" of vacuum at the black hose at the control head & o...	View
	2004 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L Surge VIN: 2MEFM75W64 Cruising at 50 mph this car surges after going into overdrive. Acts like downshifting or possibly in and out of overdrive. No codes. Fuel trims are normal. We replaced spark plugs and #7 & #8 coils because mode 6 data showed misfire counts on those cylinders. ...	View
	2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L goes into neutral while drivingcould be intermitte VIN: JN1CA31D31 Customer states transmission either goes into neutral or slips intermittly.We drive the car and nothing happens. No trans codes. Can a po720 vss signal circut problem cause this problem? The speedometer works fine. Is this a warning the trans is going out? I h...	View
	2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No data communication VIN: 1N4AL11D05 Vehicle was towed in for no start condition. No spark, no injector pulse or scanner communications. Appears vehicle was involved in a minor frontal accident at one point. Fuel pressure is good. Check all fuses and the vehicle has a newer battery. There is powe...	View
	1991 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G2WJ14T2M Orginally this vehicle had a history of not starting after running for a while, being shut off This the first emc waqs replace when the car would stall after a short idle time warm. Now it's progressed to running for a short time ( 5 to 15 minutes ) then shuti...	View
	1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 2G2FV32P9T car came in about a month ago. had intermittant hesitation when trying to kick it down while cruising. had disconnected egr at that time since everything else looked ok and ran fine. replaced egr valve and solenoid with gm parts and tested. seemed to run fine ... Trouble codes: P1810, P1870	View
	2001 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L Stall VIN: 1G2H54K014 I have a 2001 bonneville that has a intermittent stalling problem that is getting worse. Customer first said car would stall at stop lights and going around corners. We cleaned tholle body and check fuel pressure 60psi every thing else looked good. Car was pic...	View
	2001 Pontiac Montana 3.4L ac VIN: 1GMDX03E21 Having trouble with this low mileage Montana. AC not cold enough. I suspect air mix problem and was hoping someone has run into this and can give me some tips. At first thought I had a freon issue (I am aware of condenser bulletin), this vehicle has a new cond...	View
	2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5L front subframe/axle support VIN: WP1AA29P76 Front subframe was shifted and bent when client hit a cement barrier in parking garage ramp, LF wheel and tire were both okay. Tie rod was bent and subframe was bent or shifted. I replaced the subframe, LF lower control arm and the tie rod assembly. The client...	View
	1999 Subaru Forester S 2.5L Clutch Pedal VIN: JF1SF6553X Since we replaced the clutch ALL parts were Dakin OE Subaru parts. The clutch pedal is soft and would occasionally stay on the floor. The pedal pushes VERY easy. So I thought a defective Pressure plate, so we replaced that same thing. we used Dakin from WP whi...	View
	1999 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L engine VIN: JT2BF28K6X Thanks for your time. We have here is a loyal customer with 178K miles on her camry. about 50K miles ago, we replaced the timing belt, water pump, cam and crank seals. Valve cover gaskets. Also, t-up, pcv valve, and other services. All toyota parts. Ever sinc...	View
	2001 Toyota Celica GT 1.8L speedo and shift VIN: JTDDR32T51 This car came in with no speedo, and a check engine light on. The code was a P0500, which is a speed sensor. Hooked up the scanner and went for a test drive. No speedo on the car and no movement on the scanner. Also noticed that the trans was shifting funny. R...	View
	2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0L Fuel Filler VIN: JTEZU14R14 To my fellow techs, I want to thank everyone with all their help in advance. This Vehicle came in with a check engine light, stating it had a large evap leak. We smoked it and found a hose connector leaking, along with a plastic fitting on the filler neck. Th...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L ac comp ,fans VIN: 3VWSE69M52 our vw came in with no power to ac compresser and no fan operation with ac on,we jumped 12v to comp and is aok,we checked the basics, fuse,wireing,fans ok,eng respones to ac switch on,we dont have a vw scanner and mitchell is lacking,we have no tables to conve...	View
	2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVGBC67LX4 recurring code 17755 (p1347). crank to cam sensor corrolation problem. info from alldata not very deep aside from checking for power and ground at the cam sensors which is ok. I am using a solis in expert mode which kind of simulates a vag tool. I got a tech b...	View

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	1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1L security light VIN: 2G4WS52M2X this issue is very intermittent. has happened 3 times in the last 3 months. my plan of attack is to measure the resistance in the key and install a resister of equal value in the wiring and bypassing the poor design of the system. I did this to my taurus air b...	21
	2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8L Hesitation, stumble @ 45+ VIN: 2G1WX12K4Y Kent was right. The rear block off plate is leaking smoke/oil and will have to be pulled and repaired at a later date thanks to all thet helped out.	4
	2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNFK16T2Y it ended up being the pcm needed reflashed by dealer all is well thanks for all the replies Trouble codes: P0137.	7
	2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8L No Start VIN: 2G1WX15K31 I believe this car is fixed. A couple guys brought it to my attention that fuel is only affected by the security not spark. I check the crank sensor and it was weak. It also fixed the P1811 maxium adapt long shift. I drove the car 200 miles with out any probl... Trouble codes: P1546 (A/C clutch control relay circuit), P1811 (Maxium adapt long shift), B2960 (Passlock cylinder Data incorrect), B2964 (Key-in ignition circuit high), B3031 (Security system controller in learn mode), B3128 (Driver door unlock output short to battery).	8
	2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8L Surge VIN: 2G1WX15K31 Thanks for all of your help. Most everyone was right about the cat being plugged. I am taking the car to the Chevy dealer who said that this car's cat is covered for a period of 10 years. I will let everyone the outcome of the car and the warranty when I get t...	18
	2001 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1Y1SK528X1 thanks to all that helped. the factory mass air flow sensor seems to have fixed the problem. I was realy scepticle about this fix but i replaced it with a factory one and the code has not returned. Trouble codes: P0171.	9
	2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L unwanted high idle VIN: 1GDJG331R5 Sorry about the delay in closing, but wanted to keep the bus on the road as long as possible as it was a "very" intermittent condition. We replaced the IAC valve with a GM part and van has had no trouble with high idle. I wish I could say that this is 100% the...	8
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHK23143 Well as most everyone suggested it was the injectors.They were still covered under warranty,so it went to the local chevy dealer and got a full set.Customer said it hasn't ran this good the whole time he has had the truck.THANKS AGAIN.	7
	2004 Chevrolet Colorado LS 3.5L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCDT136X4 Thank you for your replies. After checking wiring at ecm, we came to the conclusion that the ecm was not acknowledging signal from crank sensor. Replaced ecm, fixed truck. Trouble codes: P0335.	2
	2000 Chrysler Voyager SE 3.3L gauges,lights,locks, wipers VIN: 2C4GJ45G8Y Two replies firmly on the BCM being faulty, two replies on the instrument cluster and one from Kyle about flagging the overhead console (not equipped with one in this case) Paul from Michigan with expertise in the electronic trenches seemed to have "been ther...	5
	2001 Daewoo Lanos S 1.6L MIL Lamp on, NO Communication VIN: KLATA22611 O.k people, First off i'd like to thank all who took time out to shed some light on this hunk-a-junk. After the post I did go ahead and remove passenger seat to confirm all powers and grounds present @ ECM connectors. All were good. Looked for any traces of ...	7
	1999 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.2L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3HD56JXX SORRY FOR NOT GETTING BACK TOO THIS ONE SOONER. AFTER MORE TESTING WE FOUND THE ASD RELAY WAS BEING DE ENERGIZED BY THE COMPUTER, I FOUND THIS OUT BECAUSE ONE TIME WHEN IT STALLED THE RELAY KEPT CLICKING ON AND OFF LIHE IT HAD A BAD GROUND, HOWEVER WHEN I DID ... Trouble codes: P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, P0356.	5
	2003 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3EL46X13 I would like to thank all who replied to my problem.It turned out to be wrong timing belt marks and a bad computer.	6
	2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L Cooling Systems VIN: 1D7HU18N85 As most of you suggested, the headgasket is leaking. Customer has an extended warranty that does cover and is getting fixed. Thanks to everyone who replied!	10
	1992 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L starter VIN: 1FTEX15YON mike had the fix . customer had wired the starter soliniod wrong & starter was getting voltage from the alternator when the engine was running . i installed all fusable link wires on the battery positive side of the soliniod & starter worked right . thanks to ...	26
	1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.8L Hesitation VIN: 1FTNX21S1X I cleaned out the tank and repalced the fuel pump again and installed a locking gas cap. Informed customer to have fuel source checked out. thanks for all the replies.	10
	2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L No Start VIN: 1FMPU17585 Hey guys Thanks for the replies. The problem was caused by the chaffed wire I spoke of in the request. The Tn/lb wire was sensor signal return for the MAF sensor. The fuse panel under the dash on the passenger side fuse #34 was blown. this fuse was EASY to mi...	6
	2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L No Start VIN: 1FMCU96H26 Hello and thanks for the replies I fix the truck ... After I almost replacing everything and did not help I reinstall all original parts and I started installing used ecu the 5 th expected the as build data and let me in to pats programming I did a parameter ... Trouble codes: P1260.	3
	2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE 5.3L Pcm fuse 1 VIN: IGKFK16Z44 Thanks to all of the techs who replied. There were many different posts and some leading the wrong way. I removed the fuse panel in the engine compartment first and low and behold I found a small chipmonk and he was knawing on the wires that left the load side...	16
	2005 GMC C4500 Topkick C4E042 6.6L Low Power VIN: 1GDE4E3285 I must be too old. those silly buttons on the dash that only have icons. One of them is a PTO switch even though the vehicle has no PTO, I guese it has to be fitted with one due to it's potential useage. I switched off the PTO switch and our truck runs grea...	7
	2000 Honda CR-V SE 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JHLRD1874Y Thanks for the many replies. More than 80% of them referenced problems with exhaust valve adjustment. Honda TSB03-038 details this - seems the exhaust valve can recede into the cylinder head. Checked clearances cold - one exhaust valve on each cylinder was tig... Trouble codes: P0300 (p0301-), P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (p0303-), P0303 (p0304-), P0304.	19
	1996 Jaguar XJ12 6.0L fan VIN: SAJMX6344T In looking at diagrams and hearing from some of you this car did not have forced on condensor fan, it only comes on with coolant temp. Blew out radiator and condensor fins, fan clutch working ac pressures just liked when condensr fan was running. We wired a 4w...	2
	1997 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L transmission VIN: SAJHX1242V We drained fluid level to lower part of full on hot dipstick. Car drove all the way to North Carolina without further issues.We had been having 100 degree days here and are thinking fluid was expanding. Thank you for the help.	3
	2001 Kia Sportage 2.0L blower motor VIN: KNDJA72381 THANKS TO TONY [...], YOUR HELP WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED. DID EXACTLEY WHAT YOU SAID, SENT CUSTOMER ON HIS WAY, AND FEEL CONFIDENT THAT ITS FIXED PERMANANTLY. THANKS EVERYONE ELSE FOR YOUR HELP ALSO.	7
	2005 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L controls VIN: KNDUP13245 Afetr extensive testing, we came to the conclusion that the hvac panel is faulty. No lost powers and good grounds at the back of the unit. Customer decided to purchase a new vehicle as the kia has been giving him problems since he bought it. Kia... says all...	3
	2001 Lexus ES300 3.0L No Start VIN: JT8BF28G61 thanks for everybody who responded you guys are great, the problem was rusty ground behind of intake manifold as most of you guys mentioned thamks again for respond Trouble codes: P0753, P0758, C1201.	6
	1997 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1LNLM97V9V WELL, LOTS OF GOOD INFO ON COMMON PROBLEMS, WE HAD INITIALLY ELIMINATED VAC LEAKS DUE TO SYMPTOMS AND FUEL TRIM DATA. A REMAN MAF SENSOR FROM FORD BROUGHT THE BARO BACK TO WITHIN SPEC. MY INITIAL FEELING ON THIS WAS A O2 SENSOR WHICH IS WHY WE CHANGED THAT F... Trouble codes: P1151 (o2 sensor b2 s1 switch point indicates lean).	9
	2001 Lincoln LS 3.9L high side VIN: 1LNHM87A61 Hello and thanks for the help.after i read the help pulled the drier and sure enough was pluged up,checked the condesor you can blew freely,put new drier and that raised the pressure to 150 psi but was not enough,put new compressor and that fixed it.Thanks guy...	8
	2001 Mercedes-Benz C240 2.6L fuel tank VIN: WDBRF61J11 Thank yuo all for taking time ,to respond.I replace the charcoal canaster,customer tryed 2 tankfulls.No problems.I dismantel the old canester to fint the problem I coldent.But customer is happy.	9
	2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 5.0L maintenence VIN: WDDD123456 Each car has its own set of services. www.startekinfo.com is where to find the one you need	8
	1997 Oldsmobile Achieva S 2.4L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3NL52T9V THANKS FOR THE HELP CONCERNING THE 1997 ACHIEVA 2.4 CODE PO171 LEAN BANK 1 SENSOR 1. OF THE 3 RESPONSES O2 CIRCUITS TESTED GOOD. NO VACUUM LEAKS WERE FOUND. WE DID FIND BAD GROUND CONNECTION AT THE TAN WIRE TO THE BELL HOUSING. WE REPAIRED THE CONNECTION, RETE... Trouble codes: P0171.	3
	2000 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2.7L Surge VIN: 1N12345679 We replaced the pcv breather plate as most suggested and vehicle is still surging. Smoke tested again, no leaks found. We removed the entire air cleaner housing and inspect for debris/junk/. Clean with air nozzle and reinstalled. Guess what. Surging is gone...	5
	2007 Suzuki Forenza 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KL5JD56Z57 Thanks to everyone that replied to relearn the ckp we were able to use our tech 2 and go under an 2007 chevy Aveo and do the relearn.Test drove problem fixed.	3
	1995 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4TAUN61C6S All of the replies follow. The fix was a new distributor as that is where the ckp sensor is, not on the front of the engine as some suggested. The sensor on the front of the engine is actually a crankshaft revolution sensor not a position sensor. Thanks to ... Trouble codes: P0336 (crankshaft position sensor).	9
	2002 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T 1.8L Timing Belt VIN: 9BWDE61J62 No additional light shed on subject of wether or not there is a different procedure, so the balancer mark it is!	9
	1997 Volvo 850 2.4L No Start VIN: YV1LS5545V thanks to all that replied it ended up being two overprotection relay s 105 and 107 that were the promblem i couldnt have done this with out iatn and all sponsors	24

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