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	1990 Audi V8 Quattro 3.6L Timing belt VIN: WAUKE5448L Hello, We have 1990 Audi V8 that has timing belt issues. The timng belt was loose and not turning the water pump causing an overheating issue. We are trying to locate the proper timng marks for this engine. Mitchell has info, but is not correct for this engin...	View
	1999 Audi A4 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUGD28D1X Greetings, This Audi will reaquire the P0411 code every couple weeks but has always passed the basic setting test for the secondary air injection in the shop. The only thing I've noticed is the bank #2 O2 sensor reacts slower than bank #1 and when I open the c... Trouble codes: P0411 (Secondary Air Injection Incorrect Flow Detected)	View
	2003 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L rotors VIN: WA1YD64B53 This car is coming back for the third time for front brake pulsation. We've checked and serviced calipers, checked hub run out, used good quality zimmerman rotors and oem pads. Each time the brakes seem fine for 1k to 4k miles and the customer complaint return...	View
	2004 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L Charging VIN: WA1YD64B24 OK guys, this one is fun. Had a new customer come in with a 04 allroad with the 2.7 biturbo. Cust complained that it lately had had issues starting. Cust would start it and it would either crank right up and start, crank for a good ten seconds and start, or cr...	View
	2006 Audi A4 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, CE light on always VIN: WAUDF78EX6 Vehicle originaly had engine codes p2008, intake manifold runner position sensor, and p3138, intake manifold runner flap motor, implausible signal. Replaced the intake manifold runner flap motor and now only have the p3138 code. Basic settings function was pe... Trouble codes: P3138 (Intake manifold runner flap motor implausible signal)	View
	1994 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Headlights VIN: 1G4CW5213R Our Park Avenue Lamp Control Module/Twilight has gone out and is no longer avalaible from GM, haven't been able to find a rebuilder or a used one. Has anyone by-passed one or could us some insight on getting it repaired?	View
	1995 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Charging VIN: 1G4CW52KOS Just the third time I have posted so here goes.Car was towed to shop. Car quit on customer while driving down the road. After customer got off the road the car would start and run for about 5 seconds and go dead. When the car arrived it would still only run fo...	View
	1996 Buick Century Custom 3.1L valve train VIN: 1G4AG55M8T here we go 1996 buick 3.1 came in for intake gasket leak customer wanted valve job while had down . we sent out the heads they needed miled and couple valve seats shop supplied .020 shim gaskets put all back together started and test drove more i drove the noi...	View
	2004 Buick Rainier CXL 4.2L Compressor will Not Engage VIN: 5GADT13S84 Hello Group todays stumper is reporting a U1000 Code in the Rear Gate Module and The RAS (Rear Audio System NO Comm with the Heater A/c Just beeps the tech II and bounces back to the prevous Menu all the fuses and power & Grounds are Ok Checked the TSB about a...	View
	1999 Cadillac DeVille Concours 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on, high idle VIN: 1G6KF5496X loss of pcm memory code P0601, high idle and trans wont shift trans codes 0716 and 0717...testing shows resistance of input speed sesor @ 1580 ohms, with engine running will develope over .5 volts ac, checked @ PCM connector...previous codes before PCM replace... Trouble codes: P0601 (Loss of PCM memory)	View
	2000 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Stall VIN: 1G6KD54Y7Y When vehicle first starts up at any time of the day. The idle is high for a little then settles to normal idle. If you let the engine warm up for more than 5 min ( in park no throttle) it will stall. Engine will start up right away and will have no problems ti... Trouble codes: P1599 (CC Power manigement mode or engine stall), P0410	View
	2003 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L fuel gauge VIN: 1G6KD54Y23 have this car that the customer complains the fuel gauge in not correct. test drove car. coming to a stop the gauge goes up and stays for about a min. then slowly returns to normal. has anyone had anyproblems with a slow responding sender doing this. thanks j...	View
	1985 Chevrolet P30 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCHP32M7F hello everybody ,this truck belongs to a friend of mine its an old bread delivery truck,bread co.had a jasper engine installed 10 plus years ago.problem started after engine installation,any way when truck sits a few days or so it wont crank ,no spark at all,c...	View
	1994 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Accessories VIN: 1G1YY22POR Replaced body module, need to program module for mileage and options. Have Tech1 but do not have a body cartridge. The only cart. On ebay some state 1988-1992 body cart. will this do a 1994 body control module, does anyone have this cartrigde-local dealers do ...	View
	1996 Chevrolet K1500 5.7L Misfire VIN: 1GTEK19R4T calling all gm experts. this one has the whole shop stumped. this vehicle has a constant misfire on cylinder #3 datastream indicates that this misfire is on #4. pcm will not fire injector. depinned pcm, and hooked up a noid light directly to pcm, will not sen... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1999 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L ABS Module VIN: 1G1ND52J2X Customer complaint was that during a panic stop, the pedal sank to the floor and did not return. ABS light on.upon pumping the pedal, it would return, no problem. Retrieved ABS history codes c1222, c1225, c1226, c1233. All speed sensors seem to work properly. ...	View
	1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNFK16RXX HELLO and thanks in advance; this chev is driving me nuts, it has an intermittent rough idle and miss most noticeable usually at start up, code 303 along with a inefficient cat for that side of engine & will set usually after 2-3 days. fuel pressure cks good v... Trouble codes: 303 (miss cyl 3), 420 (inefficeint cat)	View
	1999 Chevrolet S10 LS 4.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GCCS19X6X intermittantly this vehical will stall no warning. fuel trims are good pressure is good and stays up even when it stalls. almost like it has been shut off. all sensors test good and have not seen any glitches in paterns. when it stalls it will start right up. ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L code B0035 VIN: 3GNFK16T6Y cleared dtc.the dtc comes right back.went throug mitchell test and found the test was inconclusive.thanks for any help you may have regurading this problem.	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1L Engine VIN: 1GCHC29G81 hi, GM or Chevy Techs, I need your help and suggestions for this Silverado LS C2500 Vortec 8.1L engine. This vehicle is making a knocking or rattling sound when cold start, engine oil level is ok and it runs fine when warmed up. There's a TSB for the 6.0L engi...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G1ND52J42 This car came in on the hook customer drove to store came out with no start.I have fuel pressure but no inj. pulse or spark checked crank sensor on back of block replaced ignition module. I believe the antitheft only controls fuel.I have no codes either I'm th...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Misfire VIN: 2G1FP32G02 Ok GM guys this is a good one! This car has 1900 miles on it. The customer replaced the fuel injectors thinking they were "gummed" There is a dead missfire on #4/#6 at idle till 2200 rpm. All rpms ABOVE 2200 the missfire on 4 and 6 is gone and #5 starts to m... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2002 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Unknown VIN: IGINE52J92 recurlation light goes off intermitedley. also comp. button flashes inter. gets real cold. no codes in body control module	View
	2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0L Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHG35U23 ( NATURAL GAS VEHICLE ) Had a customer tow this vehicle from another shop. The other shop had a multiple misfire problem and had done a tuneup. They had replaced the spark plugs, wires, injectors, coils and fuel rail and they were unsuccessful and ran out of i... Trouble codes: P0300, P1020	View
	2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L Electronic VIN: 1GNEC13Z23 IPC Indicates Service Brake Booster. ABS Pump Runs For about 30 Sec and Shuts off and displays Message. Mitchell Has Nothing on Diagnostic Procedure. Any Advice Apperciated. Could not find any bullitens on programming for this vin.	View
	2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Vent Solenoid VIN: 1G1JC12F43 Vehicle was brought in for an EngineLight. Scanned to find P0440. Commanded vent solenoid with TechII to close ... Didn't hear anything. Load tested power at the solenoid, it was good. Load tested ground, poor ground. Chased poor ground all the way to ECM. Re...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L Seat Heater VIN: 2GCEK13T54 the driver's seat heater will turn on only for a couple seconds then turn off. I checked contunity on both heater elements they were less than 10 ohms. I checked contunity on the temp signal and that was 12k ohms. I haven't been able to find a spec for that ci...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L No power VIN: 3GNFK16Z25 The client complaint is this vehicle will have a no acceleration issue intermitantly. Press the throttle and nothing happens, or a bucking intermitant throttle responce. I have not been able to duplicate the issue while on test drives, or in the shop. To date ...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: F777103254 car came in with check engine light on ,ac not working,cleared code, ac went to working,had code p0128,coolant theremastat,i have very little inforemation on this.replaced coolant sensor all readings on scanner look ok ,thanks for any information. Trouble codes: P0128	View
	2006 Chevrolet HHR LS 2.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 3GNDA23D79 Vehicle never dies while driving. After a short hot soak (intermittently) it will crank, start, studder and die. Verified loss of fuel pressure and no power to pump.	View
	2008 Chevrolet Uplander 3.9L ABS Module VIN: 1GBDV13W48 We have two Uplanders in one of our fleets. They are modified for wheel chair lifts. The problem we are having is that the ABS light will come on along with the Taction control light. And message center will display "service traction control". We have not foun...	View
	1995 Chrysler Concorde 3.3L Cuts out This 3.3 has a momentary engine "cut-out" when the A/C clutch disengages. Run it around with the A/C off and its fine, turn the a/c on and its ok until the clutch cycles off and disengages at which time the engine cuts out for a moment, not long enough to die ...	View
	2003 Chrysler 300M 3.5L Guage Cluster VIN: 2C3AE66G63 Hello all, The car came in with the complant of the speedo being off about 20 to 30 MPH I test drove the car and noticed right away that the guage cluster is in KPH! I called the dealer; they need the orignal, and they can only match it to the vin, thus I woul...	View
	2003 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L runs on with key off VIN: 2C4GP54LX3 Never seen this with an injected vehicle before. This van will sometimes continue to run after shut-off. Key off, out of the ignition, dash lights/radio off, loss of communication with scanner - still running, though barely. You can kill it by giving it gas. I... Trouble codes: P1495	View
	2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B7GG22X3Y truck came in with a random hesitation when going threw towns (40-60km/h) check it out very minor arking at cap and rotor replace them. watch crank sensor dropping out every once in a while. replaced crank sensor. drove truck for a day off and on at low speed ... Trouble codes: P0132	View
	2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3L compressor VIN: 2B4GP44341 Compressor will not engage. No codes in any computer. All scanner inputs look good. Scanner shows a/c select switch on, a/c clutch off. Scanner shows a/c press 86 psi, a/c volts .96 so it looks like transducer is good. If I evacuate system pressure and voltage...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L Electronic VIN: 1D7HU18Z22 Hi All, I have this Dodge 1500 that will not shift out of park. I discovered that the shift interlock solenoid is commanded on preventing the gear selector from moving. I looked at the EWD on Mitchell and the brake switch is an input to the PCM. The PCM then ...	View
	2004 Dodge Durango Limited 4.7L cooling VIN: 1D4HB58N34 We have a 2004 Durango 4.7 with an overheating condition. Scan Tool confirmed 245F in stop and go traffic. Tested cap,if was junk put on a new one --No help Vehicle had a NAPA T-stat in it so we put in one from Dodge--No help Fan clutch offered little resistan...	View
	2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L 2-3 Shift VIN: WDOPD74465 Hello Fellow Tech I am working on a 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7 diesel for a transmission shop , the problem with the transmission is that when it makes the 2-3 shift it stays in 3rd and goes to fail safe and sets a code 2562 (undocumented code) I have the s...	View
	2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L 1-2 shift VIN: 3D7KR28C26 We have a Dodge Ram 2500 2wd. 5.9 liter- Vin#[...] that came into our shop. When it came into shop would take off in a higher gear, Watched data on Governor pressure sensors,The actual and the governor pressure were not even close to each other. No...	View
	1994 Ford F-150 XL 5.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FTEX15N2R This one died while taking a corner at about 20,30 mph. We towed it in and I found that the distributor was not delivering the cam signal to the ign module. I changed the distributor and it ran great. After a test drive, and assuming all was great, i went out ...	View
	1994 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.5L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1FDKE30G4R Hello again everyone. Have this Motor home in the shop with a studder. It does not die but it will stumble. the problem has no ryme or reason. you can start up the thing and it will run fine for a few minutes and then starts cutting out. this is a complete sys...	View
	1995 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L cruise control VIN: 1FTCR11X4S Ford techs please help! Custumer complains cruise control surges and it does. Cruise sets fine, will resume, accel, and all that good stuff. Problem is mostly coasting down mild grades. The speedo will jump around about 2 to 3 mph and the cruise feels like it ...	View
	1998 Ford Ranger Splash 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTYR14X9W This 5/98 Ranger 4.0 had P0340 and a P1309 codes we inspected the computer harness and found the four pins in the lower drivers side of the EEC-V harness were corroded with " green Crud." We replaced the ECU and cleaned the connector and then we replaced the c... Trouble codes: P1309 (Misfire Detection Monitor Malfunction)	View
	2002 Ford Escape XLS 3.0L park/dash lights VIN: 1FMYU02132 hey all thanks in advance 4 any help. this ford had an intermitant dash light park light problem they would go off then come back on. now they are completely inoperative. i have checked the fuses, relays, and even tried a switch im guessing i have a wiring pro...	View
	2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L Various electrical items VIN: 1FMZU72E92 Vehicle was initially towed in with a 'click' when trying to start, battery was dead. Charged, battery went dead a few times since we have had it due the the fact that the radio will not turn off. The engine would crank and not start, by-pass the inertia switc...	View
	2004 Ford Freestar SE 3.9L fuel tank VIN: 2FMZA51624 customer is having a hard time filling her fuel tank. has to fill a little at a time. dropped tank found no visible blockage.and help would be appreciated. thanks in advances	View
	2004 Ford Freestar SE 3.9L fuel tank VIN: 2FMZA51624 customer is having a hard time filling her fuel tank. has to fill a little at a time. dropped tank found no visible blockage.and help would be appreciated. thanks in advances	View
	2004 GMC Savana 3500 6.0L ABS Activation VIN: 1GTHG39U24 At Times When Slowing, ABS System activates - low brake pedal, No lights on dash - No codes / Faults Found. Vehicle drives and brakes good.	View
	2005 GMC Safari 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKEL19X55 van came in with po134 b1s1 o2.harness was rubbing through on frame, replaced with a bosch aftermarket . it then came back 2 days later with 1133 and 1134. we then replaced with another sensor as it turned out the 1st one was the wrong one.now, 2weeks later it... Trouble codes: P0053	View
	1991 Honda Accord DX 2.2L speedometer VIN: JHMCB7648M I've got this Honda Accord in here that has a speedometer reading too fast. the wiring looks okay, and I've already tried replacing the sensor. what else would make it read too fast? It's reading almost double actual speed	View
	2002 Honda Accord LX 2.3L Maint. reminder light VIN: JHMCG56412 I cannot get the maint. required light on the dash to reset.	View
	2004 Honda Civic DX 1.7L Starting VIN: 2HGES16304 Hi everyone,this car came in for a starter problem.it would click once in a while but now it does nothing.I decided to make sure if the starter died completly so I tried to start it with my probe and she turned over.So I pulled off the the wire going to the si...	View
	2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4L srs VIN: 1HGCM56856 Thanks for the help, passenger seat system will not initialize SRS code 81-79 front passenger's seat weight sensors initial check failure is a hard code.Good connections under seat.seat data reads 280lbs, disconected weight sensor still have data reading 280lb...	View
	2000 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L no power, no shift VIN: KMHJF35F5Y came in with no upshift and check engine light on with codes P0122 [...]. did test for tps and found voltage of 5 volts on green wire and should of been on white/black wire, shorted acrost green and w/b wire and tps reading is 0 but disconnect jupper wire a... Trouble codes: P0122 (throttle pedal position sensor switch A circuit low), P1703	View
	2003 Isuzu NPR 4.8L up shift VIN: JALC4B1413 this truck was towed in customer complaint is no forward gears. inspected and found a trans line to the pto had broken and leaked out almost 10qts. of fluid. we replaced the line now the trans is in failsafe mode. have cleared codes and tried to get out of fai...	View
	1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: SAJNA5845K i recieved this jewel from another shop it went to thier shop because the ignition amplifier had burnt up. wires were fried up to the unit. at the other shop they replaced the pickup, amplifier and rotor. the car was running but she got upset with them so i go...	View
	1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: SAJMM134XR Car idles high-surges from 1000/1500 constant. had been sitting long time, alternator was siezed, replace alt & battery. (client reported surging before parking vehicle). have checked for throttles closing correct, no vacuum leaks, idle switch/potentiometer ap...	View
	2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L instrument cluster VIN: 1J4GR48K05 customer complaining of intermittent gages inop and check engine light on.had no check engine light on when arrived at my shop but had history code of u1411.implausable fuel volume. mitchell explains that front control module is not receiving signal through ca...	View
	2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1JHR48N35C Jeep came in with customer requesting O2 sensor replacement,scanned and replaced bank 1 sensor 1 O2,OE Part, Jeep Runs rough,I have Checked Fuel pressure(60 psi) Vacuum 17 inch,checked exhaust back pressure Less than 1 lb, Smoked intake no leaks, Fuel trim # b... Trouble codes: P0133, P2096, P0300 (Misfire)	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1997 BMW M3 3.2L #2 exh valves VIN: WBSBG9322V I wish to thank everyone who responded to this post. I just received word my insurance company turned down this claim (which was fine by me) In case this ends up in court I wanted the insurance report stating they thought the claim was bogus, also most who res...	35
	2002 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L im monitors VIN: 3G5DB03E92 sent to dealer for latest and greatest reflash updates... car is fixed...thanks to those who replied Trouble codes: U1300, U1016, U1014.	2
	2000 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L srs VIN: 1GNEK13T6Y thanks everyone for the tip. I finally found the tsb and that resolved the problem. The bigger issue was trying to get the update part. no one stocks and it was special order.	4
	2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 5.3L mode accuation VIN: 1GNEC16T91 Thank you William for reading my post completly, You nail one of the problems with control head. I did list in my posting that there was no freon problems, it had a code in the hvac contol head. (this problem is not related to freon problem, the vehicle has th...	3
	1998 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.2L gas guage/ IPC VIN: 2B3HD56J1W I removed and disconnected everything in the dash(HVAC, IPC, BCM,junction block), and removed and cleaned all the grounds. When I put it back together it was working, and so far has not come back. I don't know exactly which fixed it. Thanks for your help.	3
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L No Start VIN: 1D7HU16N22 LOOKED FARTHER HAS REMAN COMPUTER ALREADY. TRACED WIRE #86 OFF ASD RELAY FOUND GREEN ABOUT 4 INCHES FROM FUSE BOX.CORRODED WIRE FROM A TEST LIGHT FROM EARLER FIX THAT WAS NOT SEALED OFF FROM THE WEATHER.	1
	2005 Dodge Neon SXT 2.0L loss of power VIN: 1B3ES56CX5 This vehicle is on it's way to the dealer. The Catalytic converter is constricted and gets more so when it warms up. Thanks to those who suggested we disconnect it prior to the cat and relieve the pressure. It ran like a champ when this was done. Since it is c...	6
	2006 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5L Cuts out VIN: 2B3KA43G76 WELL SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO COVER YOUR BUTT AFTER CHECKING IT AGAIN FOR VAC LEAKS THE AND SMOKING THE INTAKE A GAIN FOUND THAT THE EGR TUBE O-RING THAT GOES TO THE INTAKE WAS LEAKING IF YOU DONT HAVE A SMOKE MACHINE GET ONE THESE THINGS ARE GREAT FOR VAC-O... Trouble codes: P2173 (high air flow).	2
	2007 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX4 5.7L tip module VIN: 1D7HU18227 CUSTOMER SENT VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER - IT HAS BEEN THERE 10 DAYS & APPARENTLY THEY ARE NOT HAVING ANY BETTER LUCK THAN I DID - IF & WHEN THEY FIX IT I WILL UPDATE THIS POST.	4
	1993 Ford Mustang LX 2.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FACP44M5P Car has gone home, customer didnt want to pay anymore toward diag./repair, so we told him to come get it!! For the most part, all replies pointed toward Ign. Control Module, which is the way I was looking and a Ford buddy also had pointed me that direction. So...	14
	1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Misfire VIN: 1FMDU34X8T unable to figure out this problem. so far compressions and all other test seems good. dont have aleak down tester.but im assuming it can be the other injectors going since one was already clogged. theres no hurry on this vehicle at all but theres just too much... Trouble codes: P0300, P0306.	12
	1997 Ford F-150 4.2L No Start You guys were right, the crank damper cracked and was spun out of proper position, which would explain the good compression but excessive calculated load. It runs great! Thank you so much for your expertise. -Robert	5
	2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 7.3L idle noise VIN: 1FDAF57F63 thanks for replies from all tried to eliminate noise by disconnecting injectors one at a time but failed kind of narrowed it down to two cylinders removed head did not show anything obvious customer is debating on installing new engine	6
	2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.0L low power VIN: 1FDWX37P23 THANKS TO ALL .Vehicle runs great. had an 04 in the shop an tried to use the turbo off the 04 but the mounting flange was a little different. so seeing that the turbo was out i decided to take it apart. it did not look to bad. a little carboned up.the unison ... Trouble codes: P132B (turbo charger boost control a performance), P0603.	10
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Transmission VIN: 1FTPW145X4 I know the warranty should cover the fault(s), however, the local dealers deny a problem exists and will not pursue it. I was hoping to check the wiring, but the customer left town on a trip and I don't think it will come back my way to look at it further....	7
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L motor VIN: 1FTPX14504 we did a bg internal engine flush and added there moa oil additive and had the customer drive it with no change, we also removed the little rubber inserts that go around the vct solenoids and checked to see if there was any noticable play on the timing chains,...	7
	2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.0L Oil pressure gauge VIN: 1FTNW20P04 After all the suggestions were checked and rechecked I went back into the archives and looked for more posts on the same problem and found two posts. The first one was for the check ball in the high pressure pump so I ruled that one out becuase I had just put ...	9
	2004 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L erratic no power VIN: 1FTYR44U84 Well I thank all 4 of you for allowing me to step back and re-look at this thing. Stewart, it ran even worse with it unplugged. Troy, I had the same scenario with a customer who thought the air cleaner would be kept more tidy if he left the bottom of the new a...	4
	1994 Geo Prizm 1.6L idle too high VIN: 1Y1SK5366R With all the info received from all sources I 've determined that the IAC assy needs to be replaced. The customer was sent to locate a used part (new is $250), but he did not return. Not a whole lot I can do at this time but close my help request and wait. Tha...	4
	2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L head gasket VIN: KMHDN45D92 I ended up loosening all the head bolts, and re-torqued to 30 ft lbs. then 85 ft lbs. following the factory pattern and it stopped leaking. I thought it was kind of weird that the factory information never says anything about loosening then tightening the bol...	6
	1999 Jaguar XK8 4.0L No Start VIN: 41XC031356 This vehicle is now fixed. I was able to dig a little deeper and found that Ignition Fuse was blown. Installed new fuse, and car started with a cylinder misfire. Checked codes and it was a coil short. Decided at this time to uncover the coils on passenger ...	3
	2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L Coolant Temp VIN: KNDUP13112 Thank you very much for everyone who responded to my problem. I went to check exhaust gases with my 5 gas,but to find out that my 5 gas is broken, so while i waited for part to come in i pulled another vacum on system and filled to find that it is not getting...	6
	2005 Lexus ES330 3.3L Door Mirrors VIN: JTHBA30G45 Tested Wire Harness, Checked Powers & Grounds, Both Right & Left Mirror power units failed, replaced - All Good thx to all for help.	4
	2004 Lincoln Aviator 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5LMEU68H24 After getting this vehicle in failure mode we isolated the bad cylinder to #3 (companion cylinder to #5) The computer system was picking up wrong cylinder as the misfire. New plug and coil on #3 fixed the issue. Trouble codes: P0305 (misfire 5 cylinder).	4
	2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600 5.8L Misfire VIN: WDPJ78581A finally fixed it, found a lot of broken breather hose around mass air flow area and center of intake but the real problem was the right coil pack had to wait for customer to digest the pill about the price it took a while but finally decided to give the ok tha... Trouble codes: P0306, P0305, P0310, P0307.	5
	2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L no blowwer motor VIN: WDBJF65J72 thank to all turns out control head shorted out I ges you really dow need to disconect the battery when removing ac head. It goes to show you even the littel jobs can git you in big trouble	7
	2002 Nissan Sentra CA 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D52 Thanks to the guys who responded also want to thanks IATN I have been using it for 10 or more years it is a great tool. I was very sure it was a PCM problem because we changed the O2 sensor (the one closet to the transmission that is B2 S1) I unplugged the con... Trouble codes: P0051.	15
	2002 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L No Start, Blows fuse, #59 ecu VIN: JN1DA31A82 Tom from Georga had the correct answer. Adding a Ground to a ground wire of the MAFF will not cause a short. Look elsewhere. At this point he did not think the ECU is bad. I inspected the ECU and found no smeel of burning or damage. There were quite a few thin...	8
	2004 Nissan Altima 2.5L No Start, Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4AL11D75 I replaced the ckp sensor and I have not heard anything back yet	10
	2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L air fuel sensor VIN: 1NALP52UW5 None of you will probably believe what I am about to tell you.I wasn't getting many responses but I found a post on a nissan forum for the throttle issues these were having with a few key words about the self learning cycle.Heres the kicker this forum stated t...	2
	1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 2.3L Misfire VIN: 1GCDMKLOHM Sorry for the late post, i thought i hade closethis post before!!!. strange!!!. any way large number of responses pointing to the coil housing, i forgot to mention i hade allready replace that component (standard brand). but since everithing else was good i we...	15
	2006 Pontiac G6 2.4L electrical issue VIN: 1G2ZF55B96 ok, it turned out to be the bcm on this one. thanks to all of the help that was givin.	5
	2001 Toyota Celica GT 1.8L speedo and shift VIN: JTDDR32T51 I had several great replies.Most were saying that the gear in the trans were knowen for coming loose,and the diag for that was to remove the sensor and see if the gear will move with a scrwedriver, and when we tried that trick we found the gear was loose, Cust...	7
	2004 Toyota Echo 1.5L insufficiant cooling VIN: JTDJT12304 I want to thank eveyone who replied to my request.I took the advice of the majority who replied and replaced the compressor.It fixed the problem.I guess what threw me off was the fact that the pressures were excellent for at least 20 minutes after starting the...	7
	2005 Toyota Prius 1.5L Mechanical VIN: JTDKB20U05 We ended up trying the seafoam in the cylinders over nite and adding the rest of the bottle to the oil. its using about 1/2 quart to 1000 miles. We found out he was trying to go 5000 miles between oil changes, it finally caught up with him. We are staying with...	14
	2005 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L No Start VIN: 1NXBR30E65 Over sight kills every time. This is a fleet vehicle with 5 keys on the key ring and I was using the wrong one all the time. after reading the replies I became more focused on the theft system and even started reading the owners manuel and noticed that it said...	8
	2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L 2-3 shift VIN: 3VWCS21C91 Thank you all for responding to my help request. This car is a student's car who is quite responsible. He initially checked the fluid level and condition. His check was incorrect. I rechecked the fluid and found that it was 1 1/2 qts overfilled. I assume by th...	5
	2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSE69M34 Hello group this post was opened by another tech that has left. The fix was a stuck pcv valve. Had vacuum in the crankcase at idle. Trouble codes: P0171.	11
	1989 Volvo 780 2.3L ballast VIN: YH1HA8723K We ended up using the turbo wiring harness, bypassed the ballast, used the non turbo injectors, and ran a jumper wire for full throttle circuit.	5
	1997 Volvo 850 T-5 2.3L ft end VIN: YV1LS572XV all info suggested we have tried to no avail.we don't have a scanner that can communicate with the abs.we are going to try volvo pads thinking maybe the friction material is different and the aftermarket pads are causing the abs to engage at a low speed. this...	8

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