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	1992 Acura Integra LS 1.8L compressor VIN: JH4DA351NS hello this thing came in for no ac, no power to compressor, found no ground at dual pressure switch, grounded compressor runs, before replacing switch another tech tried something and applied 12 volts to switch, replaced switch now nothing works, blue light in...	View
	1995 BMW 740iL 4.0L No Start VIN: WBAGJ6320S won't start intermittently. when it won't start there is no igniton or injector pulse, fuel pressure is good. check power supply from dme relay and it is good when car won't start. if you cycle the key on and off several times it seems to correct the problem a...	View
	1998 BMW 540i 4.4L Misfire VIN: WBADE5322W Help BMW Techs! This BMW is setting misfire codes and while running the normal testing we have noticed the DME appears to be firing the # 8 coil at 3 times the frequency of the other cylinders. We have checked for the typical coolant wicking up the wire harnes...	View
	2000 BMW 323i 2.5L Engine VIN: WBAAM3348Y Hello BMW techs! I have to do an engine replacement in this 00 323i to help out a friend. The information systems state that the transmission has to be removed from the vehicle first. Is this necessary and for what reason is this required? Any other tips on th...	View
	2001 BMW 530i 3.0L high idle VIN: WBADT63431 thank in advance for any help i have a 01 bmw 530i that keeps throwing a p0505 or bmw code 204 for idle plausibility. read couple other posts about smoking the intake on this car. smoked it found a small leak at what i beileve is the intake manifold runner con... Trouble codes: P0505, 204 (idle speed plausibilityleakage)	View
	2002 BMW 325i 2.5L air bag VIN: WBAET37472 bmw techs i'm looking for code info for 112 seat occupancy fault. the fault is intermittent so i dont want to waste alot of time. i have a code but no description as to wich seat it applies (passenger or driver) i suspect it is passenger but before i start i w...	View
	1997 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Electronic VIN: 1G4HR52K4V With the fan on it only blows out the defrost and alittle on the floor no midlevel. Iv'e been told that the hvac controller is a common problem on these vehicles but with the price I would like some afirmation that it is indeed a common problem. Also I need to...	View
	1985 Cadillac Seville 4.1L shift VIN: 1G6KS6987F this is to all cadillac trans. pros. got this seville that when u put selector to R or D, the engine stalls. i suspect the tcc solenoid, but not sure. anybody out there with some knowledge on this before i start replacing the solenoid. customer was complining ...	View
	1996 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1G6KS52Y0T Hi All Cadillac Geru's and anyone who has a idea about Northstar motors. Customer concern was low oil light coming on and Stop Engine Light Now, coming on. Also had Check Engine Light on. After looking at oil filter adapter several times, felt take out plug on... Trouble codes: P0307 (Cylinder 7 Misfire), P0741 (Torque converter clutch off), P1377 (Timing error), P1406 (EGR error)	View
	1999 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L door locks & switches VIN: 1G6KY5492X I road tested vehicle today and while driving, the dash would "BING" and message came up "Left rear door ajar" then I looked back at door and the switch for heated seats was on LO. I tried shutting if off but switch would not work. Tried the lock switch on tha...	View
	1990 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L ABS light on VIN: 1G1YY2381L Abs light comes on every key cycle. While backing out of shop, put trans from rev to drive, move forward 1 or 2 feet, Heard abs pump motor cycle on twice then light came on. same codes. I am looking for a direction to go as vehicle has so few miles, it doesn't...	View
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 5.7L Front Differential VIN: 2GCEK19R5V When I engage the 4WD, the light on the switch flashes, indicating no engagement. The transfer case motor is shifting properly into high and low range and the front drive shaft spins. I can manually engage the front diff. with the electric actuator removed so ...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 7.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GBJG31J4X This van came in with a surging idle. We can not get the codes to reset. It will intermittently idle down to 400 rpm and then idle up to 950 rpm. The o2 sensors will cycle from 65mv to 855 mv. It will also randomly miss on all cylinders with the counts never e... Trouble codes: P0171 (lean fuel), P0507 (iac high rpm)	View
	1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L valve train VIN: 1GNDT13W1X we got this car as a no start. no compression on driver bank of cylinders. upon pulling pushrods noticed valves were being held open. with no pushrods, cylinders all suck and pressurise with finger in plug hole. pushrods are correct length by spec. has anyone ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L No Start, ignition module VIN: 1GCEC14W3Y Let me thank everyone in advance for checking out my puzzler. Sorry for the long post. I am looking for an answer as to why this truck keeps eating ign modules.Any ideas will be appreciated. I've gone pretty in-depth in my diag and only found a couple of thing...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1L valvetrain ?? VIN: 1GBJK39G91 This 3500 truck has a distinct rattle (sounds like valvetrain) from RH bank, starts at about 1500 rpm, quiets back down at about 1900 rpm. Changed oil & filter ran engine to operating temp with "BG quick-clean", drained oil, changed filter, refilled with "BG M...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3L ebcm VIN: 3GNEC13T52 We need some real diag help on where to go from here. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do next any help would be greatly appreciated.	View
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 8.1L shifting VIN: 1GCHK29G12 Well I'm not to much up on these allison trans problems so all help is greatly appreciated. When the vehicle is cold and sits outside the trans will make this buzzing sound almost like the pump is cavitating from cold fluid. This morning I went to drive it and...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Uplander 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDV23L86 This van has a misfire at idle when warmed up. Scan tool shows cylinder #6 misfiring when problem occurs. sparkplug replaced, wires swapped, fuel injector checked for resistance & spray pattern. scoped all injectors with low amps probe - all show good! Vacuum ... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire detected)	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0L Starting VIN: 1GCHK23U87 customer complaint truck sometimes will only crank and wont start, later it will finally start. as i recall this should have a chipped key and could also allow not to start at times, or if you have any other ideas. i have started it 50 times with no problems	View
	2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L windows/top VIN: 3C3FY55X95 installed new battery and brakes after test drive no power windows or power top , all fuses check good do i have to do a process after battery install? please help	View
	1995 Dodge B2500 3.9L No Start VIN: 2B6HB21X1S Thank you very much in advance for all of your help. This vehicle came in on the hook with a no start condition. No spark, no injector pulse (checked with a niod light), no fuel pressure, no communication with a scan tool. Use of the standard “no start" flow c...	View
	2000 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L All guages VIN: 3B7KF23Z5Y This truck came in for No Buss message and guages inoperative. It acts up pretty regularly. Truck drives fine when this happens you just have no guages. So i scanned it when the buss was down and i could communicate with everything in the truck that kind of th...	View
	2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L Losing heat Hello, I have a grand caravan in for no heat. Has new t-stat in it. I get good heat running in the shop but take it outside for a few and the heat gos lukewarm. I checked htr core as far as in and out temps- getting 161 in and 159 degrees out. Seems ok to me. ...	View
	2005 Dodge Magnum R/T 5.7L Cyl 5 VIN: 2D4GV58235 Good one here. Seeing if anyone has any insight. We did a major service 14k ago. Sometime in between now and then, it has been to Jiffy Lube for a oil change. Car has 5 codes all in history: P0520- Oil Pressure Sensor CKT P0305- Cyl 5 Misfire P0300- Random M...	View
	2006 Dodge Charger 2.7L Mechanical VIN: 2B3KA43G66 does anyone have any information on p 2638 torque managment feedback performance and what causes this. note when driving on freeway vehicle shakes big time when you take it out of gear viberation goes away	View
	1993 Ford F F700 6.6L Hydroboost Low pedal seems to be free of any air in the system	View
	2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L pings VIN: 2FMZA5142Y i have 2000 ford windstar with 62,ooo miles, that pings at 25 to 35 mph. has no codes, fuel pressure ok 35psi,egr system ok fuel trim ok.problem does go away when i disconnet m.a.f sensor.checked baro reading ok, also m.a.f sensor within range. any help will b...	View
	2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 7.3L high pressure pump VIN: 1FTSX31F22 had oil leak on pump removed pump fixed o ring on bolt has never restarted will start if i run it on spray but high oil pressure am i missing something???	View
	2004 Ford Escape XLS 3.0L Surge, Cuts out, PURGE NOISE VIN: 1FMYU02184 this vehicle came in with mil light on. and a complaint of surging idle. code was p0452.the ftp sensor was replaced and fixed that problem.but,the idle has me a little stumped.ihave no vacuum leaks that are obvious.my lt fuel trim and st fuel trim are at 0 plu... Trouble codes: P0452 (ftp voltage low)	View
	2006 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Spark plugs VIN: 1FTPW14V36 I have a customer requesting new sparkplugs our labor guide is showing 6-7 hours. The last time we changed the plugs on one of these I only had 4 plugs break and it didnt take that long to change them. My question is how much should you quote this job? Do you ...	View
	2004 Honda Civic EX 1.7L all gauges VIN: 2HGES26854 hello to all, got this civic that came in today with the speedo,tach,temp and fuel gauge not working. wiggled ign switch still inop. restarted the car and all the guages started working. customer drove the car to our shop a good 15 miles with all the guages in...	View
	2005 Honda Civic EX 1.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEM2193S car came in with p0135, o2 sensor heater circuit fault b1s1,customer stated fuel mileage was terrible, scanner read, heater circuit fault, "yes" check power & ground to heater circuit OK. replaced sensor. (very expensive sensor, by the way!) cleared codes road... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2005 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L tcc VIN: 5FNRL38625 Running stuck with this Odyssey. At 63 - 67 kms/h at steady load, the engine rpm jumps up slightly and it feels as if the torque convertor unlocks for a split second and then relocks - happens every few seconds. Sometimes it is ok and other times it will do th...	View
	2006 Honda Civic DX 1.8L dash lite VIN: 2HGFG11876 trying to clear codes,cannot identify scs connector or mes connector don't want to guess.alldata is not very specific any help would be greatly appreciated!	View
	1999 Infiniti Q45 T 4.1L No Start VIN: JNKBY31A0X Hello everyone, I have this Infinity Q45T that having problem with Security System. This vehicle has been to Infinity dealer, Nissan dealer and neither can fix the problem. The problem is when they try to reprogram key and BCM, there is no communication with N...	View
	2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L azc VIN: 1J8GW58J32 Hello all and thanks in advance for help. This 02 Jeep has no heat (automatic temp. control), lowered glove box door to see RH blend actuator, does not move at all with dial movement. Disconnected battery, system goes through initialization (actuator rotates),...	View
	2004 Jeep wrangler 4.0L engine VIN: 1J4FA39SX4 vehicle runs at normal temp while driving (moving or stopped), around 210 mark on gauge. If vehicle is shut off then restarted after a few minutes, gauge pegs @ overheat, 230. Scanner reads 246 degrees, temperature at top of radiator 225-230 degrees, and 163-1...	View
	2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GL58595 hello all the jeep techs. i havent worked on a liberty with this engine package before. this jeep surges at idle, check engine light is flashing, low power, intermitten no start, need some help on any common repairs done to this vehicles. i sent it to dodge du... Trouble codes: P0069	View
	2002 Kia Sportage 2.0L crankshaft VIN: KNDJA72362 car ran fine when it left our shop 1000 miles later the crankshaft broke right at the front snout at the timming pulley. was just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with kia crankshafts braking after a timming belt failure or at anytime.	View
	2003 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALTY16443 please help. we have replaced camshaft,lifters,timing chain and spark plugs. we have good spark,fuel and valves seem to no be sticking,good compression and does not drop. what would be your next step? fuel trim all reads negative by the scan tool. Trouble codes: P0300, P0303, P0304	View
	2004 Maserati Coupe GT 4.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: ZAMBC38A43 I have misfires on bank 5-8 sometimes on all 4 cylinders, sometimes only 5,7 & 8. I've moved around the spark plugs, moved around the ignition coils and the misfire hasn't alternated cylinders. I've checked for power and ground at all the connectors and everyt... Trouble codes: P1556 (unkown), P0300 (p0305-), P0305 (p0306-), P0306 (p0307-), P0307 (p0308-), P0308 (testing and results)	View
	2001 Mazda Millenia 2.3L tcc activation @ highway speeds VIN: JM1TA22231 highways speeds tcc lite comes on & vehicle starts to slow down. vehicle has code c-1118 trac control indicated torque reduction circuit in code history. is there a tsb for this problem or a know fix? two questions for anyone who can help me. mitchell is askin...	View
	2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI 3.2L oil in coolant VIN: WDBUF26J45 This Euro delivery CDI arrived with a profuse amount of oil in the cooling system. The accumulated sludge has nearly plugged the radiator and small lines. Customer actually had to add oil becuse low oil light kept coming on. We removed the oil cooler and repla...	View
	2010 Mercedes-Benz 300e 2.6L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: WDBEA26D7M Hello, I have a 1991 mercedez benz 300e.It came in with leaking a headgasket and a start/stall condition.We repaired headgasket issue,But still have the start/stall problem.The vehicle is very hard to start.Checked fuel pressure,spark(ok),We replaced fuel spid...	View
	1992 Mercury Sable GS 3.8L r.f. suspension VIN: 1MECM5047N Vehicle came in with noisy struts and upper mounts, we replaced both front struts as well as both upper mounts also found right front strut rod bushing at frame going bad so we replaced it as well and spot welded the bushing mounting ring before re installing ...	View
	1997 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3MELM65L9V Hey guys! I'm posting this for a friend/tech at another shop (They have no internet at this time). This 1997 Mercury Mystique is driving him insane. It has already been to two prior shops and nobody has been able to fix it. The problem is a flashing Check Engi... Trouble codes: P0302	View
	1999 Mercury Cougar V6 2.5L No Start VIN: 1ZWFT61LXX Cra was towed in for cranks, no start. Customer states was running rough prior to not starting. Trouble codes: P1519, P0302, P0303	View
	1990 Mitsubishi SHOGUN 4/4 2500CC glo-plug circuit VIN: L149G-4005 bad starting. new glo plugs (4) 2 were bad. found that 12 volts at plugs and relay output,but only approx 2 seconds, relays also switch on-off for approx 10 to 15 seconds after starting --on for approx 1 second. obviously control problem from ecu or bad sensor...	View
	1994 Nissan Sentra E 1.6L Starter VIN: 1N4EB32A2R We have tried three different staters, and the first one was the worst. The other two began to grind shortly after the car left. The flywheel does not have anything more than just a slight rounding on all of the teeth. There are no flywheel teeth missing any...	View
	1996 Nissan 200SX SE 1.6L No start VIN: 1N4AB42D6T Daughter parked the car Friday night. I moved it Saturday morning. Sat all weekend. No start this morning (Tuesday), fast crank. I told myself, timing belt/chain and went to work. Looked at it this evening. Chains in tact. Washed cylinders? Plugs dry. Added oi...	View
	2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0L combo meter VIN: 5N1AN08W78 condition occoured over weekend, svcd truck friday, oc wash detail etc, drove after the above no problem. monday retrieved trk from sales lot, tach= 1500 then dead oil gauge= mid way then dead trans pos indicator= flashes tpm flashes brake lite falshes abs lit...	View
	1989 Oldsmobile 98 Regency 3.8L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1G3CX54C8K Owner called and said vehicle just shut off as he was driving. Vehicle re-started and he drove home with it shutting off 2 more times. Towed vehicle to shop and started diagnostics. Fuel pressure was low in band so replaced pump and filter. Vehicle started and...	View
	2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, no start VIN: 1G3WX52H41 came in on hook no start acted like it was flooded removed plugs and found soaked in gas.replaced started but ran rough misfiring on 2/3/4/5/removed fuel rail and vis checked inj looked ok checked fuel pressure ok removed and swapped coil packs no change.spray... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L headlights, radio VIN: 1G3WS52H32 Good Day All and thanks for your time. I'm working on a 2002 Olds Intrigue. The problem is when you remove the key and exit the vehicle, the headlights and radio stay on. The only way to power off the radio and lights is... hehe to scroll the dimmer switch fo...	View
	2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L Surge VIN: 1G2WR5211Y This vehicle surges up and down 200 rpm at idle in park intermittantly. Checked for vacumn leaks and intake leaks and hg leaks, Found none. Cleaned and checked maf, Checked data and when it is surging the Iac is moving back and forth is that normal Checked fue...	View
	2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5L Whistle VIN: JF1GD70654 We have an 04 STI in the shop for a noise. It has a "whislte" (that is as best I can describe it, sounds more like a rotating whistle than a whislte with your mouth) noise under boost. The noise reaches its peak at about .05 MPa and greater on the stock boost ...	View
	1993 Toyota Supra 3.0L speedometer VIN: JT2JA81J10 I don't have enough diagnostic info on this problem. Speedometer won't go above 10 mph on dash, scanner reads kph, counts up everytime you drive it. Maybe someone has had this problem and can tell me how to diagnose it. Looks like speed sensor #1 is part of cl...	View
	1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HP10V6V I have a Rav4 with a P0172 system rich code. I replaced the 02 sensor to see if any change. none. Started looking at fuel evap to see if any thing there would cause the STFT to be at -20 and the LTFT to be at -30. I started to check the MAF and found th e ref ... Trouble codes: P0172 (System rich)	View
	2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWDD21C31 I have done everything I can to get this car to behave and it should be operating correctly but the intake cam does not advance as it should. I have replaced the oil pump pickup for sludge, checked cam timing at least 6 times, adjusted it according to the pr... Trouble codes: P0012 (Camshaft A over retarded)	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1999 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUDA34BXX we try swap a coolant temp sensor and a oe mass air sensor, still run rich. customer need [...] pick car up and will come back if check engine light on again. will update if i fix this, thank you again. Trouble codes: P1129, P1130, P1141.	6
	2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L Noise VIN: WAULC68E74 Thanks to those who replied to my message this network is great. Ned from mass was right it has to do with crank case vacuum. The fix for this vehicle ended up being LOW crank case vacuum from a crack in pcv pipe above the oil filter housing under intake manif...	3
	2004 BMW 325i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAET37484 First, big thanks for everyone's help. Most of you were right. We did the related TSB #SI B 23 03 04(There is an update for this TSB) and we installed a new pump. The old pump was pretty much dead. The car is fixed. When working on this problem, make sure the... Trouble codes: P1887 (manufacturer controlled transmission), 4F6F (hydraulic pump activation).	6
	1990 Buick Regal Custom 3.1L No Start, Stall VIN: 2G4WD14T7L thanx to all who replied. it was the injectors one measured 4.4 ohms another was 6.[...] out the bad ones and runs like a champ. i would've never looked at the injectors without the help of iatn thanx again.	35
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L encoder motor VIN: 1GCEK14T8Y WE HAD TO REPLACE THE TCCM ONCE WE FOUND OUT HOW TO GET IT OUT, WE FOUND THAT ONE OF THE RELAYS WOULD NOT MAKE CONTACT WEHN ENGAGED. A WEEK LATER THE 2ND REMAN ENCODDR MOTOR WAS STUCK IN 4 LO. SO WE REMOVED THE TRANSFER CASE AND DISASEMBLED TO INSPECT FOR...	8
	2004 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4V042 6.6L MIL Lamp on, trans. in fail safe VIN: 1GBE4C1235 sorry for the delay, i wanted some time on the road to confirm the repair, we scoped the signal from the input speed sensor while running and running the p t o , the signal gets wide but stays consistent, we re-flashed the p c m , and seems to have fixed the p... Trouble codes: P0716, P0717.	5
	2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L MIL Lamp on, VIN: 3GNFK16T24 I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE INPUT ON THIS ONE. AFTER MULLING OVER THE ALL OF THE REPLIES, MOSTLY EVERYTHING ALREADY TRIED, THE GM DEALERSHIP THAT WE HAVE BEEN BUYING THE EVAP COMPONENTS AND PARTS PERTAINING TO THIS SITUATION, THE PARTS PERSON CALLED US BA... Trouble codes: P0446, P0442.	13
	2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 5.3L ABS mudule VIN: 3GNEC120X7 Thanks to all who replied to my request.. yes it you were wright... But what i did was plug the old module in and the light went out. Since the hydraulics side was good now I put the old module on, and fix the problem...with the check engine light... thanks ...	8
	1998 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.8L No Spark VIN: 1C4GP64L1X Found an open wire between the ASD relay and the Coil pack assembly(B+). Once this open wire was repaired the van started and ran as normal.	15
	2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L convertor VIN: 3B7HF13Z91 After cleaning all the grounds scooping the throttle position sensor didn't see anything wrong unpluging alternator replacing throttle position nothing seemed to help until I unhooked the scanner then the problem was gone so I don't know what fixed it so far i...	11
	2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3L front brakes VIN: 2D4GP44R73 first off would like to thank all replied to this request. but this one was a error on our side. the sway bar link was an aftermarket moog and the tech ended up putting the link in backwards so the zerc fitting was grinding on the axle. why it only rubbed whil...	13
	1993 Ford Escort LX 1.9L cylinders VIN: 1FAPP15J8P Thanks to all the techs that replied to my request. After further inspection of the valve stem seals, I was able to see that an exhaust stem seal had broken loose off the head allowing oil to go down the guide. Will be replacing the stem seals again and of cou...	13
	2003 Ford Windstar SE 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FMZA51453 thanx for the help to the guys that responded but no one really answered my question. The shaftS that hold the butterflys on the lower intake can be removed and the orings on the lever side of the shafts can be replaced. This is were the vacuum leak was. this ...	5
	2001 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SL 6.6L 2nd to 1st gear downshift VIN: 1GTHK29191 The suggestions emailed to me did not fix my problem. We will have to completely overhaul the transmission and we were trying to avoid that as much as possible. Thank you to all who emailed suggestions! Chuck	6
	1995 Honda Accord EX 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCE6644S John hit it on the head. The purge solenoid was clicking but was not opening. We replaced the purge solenoid and all is well so far. Thanks for all the replies and appreciate the help. Trouble codes: P0441 (Canister Purge).	5
	2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHDN46D04 all good info from you guys, I ended up replaceing canister, and filter on the filler neck. I was intermittantly sticking shut and not releaseing vacuum from tank. Thanks for all your help Trouble codes: P0449.	8
	2001 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Rear lights VIN: SAJDA24C71 I talked with Stewart Rosen about this car. He suggested that the problem may have to do with the headlight switch being on AUTO, and I asked the customer if that wasa the switch position they used most of the time, and he confirmed that it was. The upshot of ...	7
	2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GL48K92 Thanks for everyones help. We found a wire to the sentry module that was pinched under the steering column bracket. After removing the pinched wire, everything began to operate normally. We also found a short at the back of the IP cluster. When wiggiling the w... Trouble codes: P1687.	5
	2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition 4.7L rf wheel VIN: 1J4GW48N34 The customer picked the vehicle up and called me the next day saying the noise was gone. I suppose it's possible there was a rock wedged somewhere that I didn't see. Anyways I'm calling this one a fix. Thanks for everyone's responses.	10
	2007 Lexus RX350 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2T2HK31U67 Yes! I found the TSB. I tried to find the TSB with the keyword, P0025, however it didn't show anything with that. When I opened the TSB at the engine perfoemance, I could find the only one TSB. It was that. I sent the customer to the dealership for the warrant... Trouble codes: P0025 (exhaust camshaft position timing-over [...]).	4
	2007 Nissan Versa S 1.8L Hatchback release VIN: 3N1BC13E97 Thanks for the quick and great responses! Gary's description was a big help of how the lock system works, and Tony's wiring diagram helped the diagnosis alot. The problem was in the drivers door, the lock/unlock actuator switch had popped off it's clips and wa...	3
	2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L engine coolant VIN: 1G3WH52H01 Well this job is going BACK together. After the replies(2were helpful,2 were not) I decided to heat the crossover pipe and dent where 2 bolts were hitting at places in the crossover.After about 1 hour of heating and driving punches between the bolt head and cr...	4
	2005 Other European fortwo coupe .7L MIL Lamp on VIN: WME4503321 Thank the both of you who replied especially Steven from Virginia who recommended be calling the phone number on the engine tag. I called and they ended up walking me through checking the communications module located behind the driver's seat. I bypassed the c... Trouble codes: C1301, C1300, C1311, B1015, B1021, B1019.	3
	2006 Pontiac G6 3.5L Mechanical VIN: 1G2ZG55826 Well it turned out to be a wheel bearing. I stripped the brakes off so that I just had the hub. You could hear the noise is the left hub, I think it was transferring the noise to the trans through the axle. Just to be sure I swapped bearings side to side. Th...	3
	1991 Saab 9000 Turbo 2.3L r/r caliper VIN: YS3CL58MOM a rookie mistake not very familiar with saabs adjsted p-brake as multiple techs said and all is good.	11
	2002 Saturn L200 2.2L Stall, no security lamp VIN: 1G8JU54F22 sorry guy's out there most everyone said no matter what part it was it had to be flashed or reprogrammed any way so i advised costumer to take to the dealer Trouble codes: U1000 (serial comm), P1599 (testing and results).	7
	1999 Subaru Legacy L 2.5L No Start VIN: 4S3BG6858V Hello, Thanks for the help. Wow when you Think You seen it all.We had a no start condition and went thru the steps and found we had no ck engine light.We checked all the fuses (WE thought)We got to main relay and found no power to one of the red wires.We tra...	7
	2003 Suzuki Aerio GS 2.0L No 2-3 shift and no reverse VIN: JS2RA41S43 Sorry about the late fix post on this puddle-jumper. The problem was in fact internal to the used replacement transmission. Odd that it acted exactly the same as the first. The cooler was clear (new radiator) so I did another used trans (I normally don't de...	4
	2001 Toyota RAV4 2.0L 1st gear slip VIN: JTEHH2OV51 first i want to thank all who offered help ecm was trouble as all said tony gave me great advice on how to prove it tony ur awesome new ecm all so far thanks again jimmy	9
	2004 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited 3.3L v s c VIN: 5TDBA22C04 ok here goes ... we replaced the steering angle sensor and yaw sensor with updated parts both per tsb for this problem, updated the software, cleaned and replaced 2 wheel speed sensors that broke during removal.the l.f wheel sensor had a glitch on the scope ...	11
	1998 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L interior carpet rear drivers side. VIN: WVWMD63B2W ALL REPLIES WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING US FIND THE FIX. THE FIX WAS A PLUGGED DRAIN PORT IN SUNROOF. WE RAN A CLOTHES HANGER THROUGH PORTS AND FOUND RETRICTION IN ONE PORT WHICH HAPPEN TO BE LEFT FRONT PORT. WE ALSO CLEANED UNDER BATTERY AND COWL AREA WHICH...	10
	2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L steering angle sensor VIN: WVWVD63B14 I watched the steering angle sensor readings (in the electric brake section of the scanner). Took the steering wheel off with wheels straight ahead, and then moved the steering angle sensor around untill I got close to 0 deg. then put it all back together an...	1

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