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2006 Acura RSX 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JH4DC54896
Vehicle has a History of Accident to the front left. Check Engine Light is on. Shows Code P0134 - O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 1) I replaced the Heater/oxygen sensor (New for Acura) still same problem. Then i checked the wiring that go... Trouble codes: P0134 (O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 1)
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1998 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L No Start VIN: WAUCB28D2W
thanks in advance.audi towed in customer stated he washed engine.after wash start and run few minute then stalled. then crank ok no start. check and found no spark,injector pulse ok and fuel pressure ok. any idea.
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2000 Audi A6 Quattro 2.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUED24B9Y
We recieved this Audi with a check engine light complaint. Scan revealed 1 code (P0304) for a cylinder #4 misfire. So far we have replaced spark plugs, fuel filter, air filter mostly for basic maintance. We have swapped ignition coils between cylinders and... Trouble codes: P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire)
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2003 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L air suspension VIN: WA1YDA64B6
AUDI TECHS WE HAVE THIS ALLROAD WITH A COMPLAINT THAT ONE DAY THE CUSTOMER WENT OUT TO HIS VEHICLE TO FIND THE RR LOWER THAN THE REST OF THE CAR. SUSPENSION IS ALL LEVEL AT THIS TIME. WE PULLED A CODE 01772 WITH NO DEFFINITION. I HAVE LITTLE INFO ON THIS VEHIC...
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1987 BMW 325 2.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WBAAB5405H
i have this bmw that after it warms up the idle hunts, i have smoke checked for vacuum leaks and none found, tested coolant temp sensor, tested maf sensor, o2 operation, iac valve, and all seems good. i did find the breather hose at valve cover kinked, so i re...
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1995 BMW 325i 2.5L Axle VIN: WBABJ6320S
We can not remove the rear axle shafts. We have tried using puller as shown in removal procedure. Is there any kind of retaining clips beside the nut on the axle ? Any tips will be greatly appreciated.
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1995 BMW 525i 2.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WBAHD62XSG
car runs fair just has a rough idle, no check engine lamp remove all plugs and coils none fouled , run balance test all good, fix several hoses to valve cover ,to air intake and intake manifold, just has a very rough idle , runs good down the road , fix the va...
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1998 BMW 528i 2.8L Cooling Systems VIN: WBADD6323W
This BMW had a cracked radiator at the upper neck. It returned with a cracked radiator, upper neck. We can't make it fail a combustion gas test. After reading other posts we have decided to replace the water pump, thermostat and maybe fan clutch. My questions ...
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2001 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Pass Window VIN: WBAFB33551
OK BMW techs I hope one of you has seen this problem before. We don't usually work on Beemers but this is a good customer. The passenger front window will go down, but not up; even when you pull up to the 2nd stage of the switch. Doen't matter if it's the driv...
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2001 BMW 740i 4.4L coolant temp gauge VIN: WBAGG834X1
vehicle was towed in to shop with cooling fan blade broken and coolant leak. we repaired leak and replaced above parts. ccoolant temp gauge goes to hot when engine started even when engine is cold. we do not know what sensor controls guage. need help testin...
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2001 BMW 320i 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAZ72000
This car is a european spec 318i with M43 engine and BMS46. Car runs perfectly but sets CEL. My Inpa tester is an english version, but has only German text for BMS46. 171 - Pruefung Kraftstoff-Versorgungssystem translates to 'Testing fuel supply system' Can an... Trouble codes: 171 (Pruefung Kraftstoff-Versorgungssystem)
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2002 BMW 745i 4.4L engine VIN: WBAGL42020
the car is a 735i but there is no listing for a 735. anyway when you start the car from cold it has a misfire on 5&8. after 10 mins it clears and runs fine, for about 20 minutes. then it has a slight misfire. if you turn the engine off and restart it the car w...
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2003 BMW 330i 3.0L cluster VIN: WBAEV53463
we have a bmw that came in with a dead dash and a p/s vibration, and now we have a crank with no start. it has a few codes 131-132 i think are cluster codes and a 209 which is ews problem, are question is will the cluster cause a no start ews problem..and if i...
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2003 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L warning lamp VIN: 5UXFB33533
Vehicle has new pads all around from a previous shop repair. ABS and Traction control warning light are on. Also message center says brake pads need replacement. Originally had over 50 codes brake related codes were for low brake fluid (it is full), Steering...
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2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL 3.4L cluster VIN: 3G5DA03785
here comes another strange one, this one was a tow in, checked the battery and read good with tester. found the negative cable loose so i thought problem solved,no such luck. here is what it is doing, when you turn the ignition on everything reads ok except fo...
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2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL 3.4L cluster VIN: 3G5DA03785
here comes another strange one, this one was a tow in, checked the battery and read good with tester. found the negative cable loose so i thought problem solved,no such luck. here is what it is doing, when you turn the ignition on everything reads ok except fo...
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1988 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1GTFK24K3J
I am having a little trouble with my plow truck this year. This truck will lean out and die at idle. If I unplug the map sensor, it seems to run fine and the oxygen sensor starts to switch. But if I plug the sensor back in it slowly goes lean until it stalls. ...
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1994 Chevrolet C3500 Cheyenne 7.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCGC34M9R
This pickup came in running poorly and no communication with scanner. Found it had a boneyard pcm #[...]. Installed reman pcm with that prom. Now we have data, but no codes come up on modis. Jumping aldl I get lots of codes, all trans cod...
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1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L 1-2 shift VIN: 1GCHG39RXV
Just to clarify, I do not claim to be a "trans guy". I have rebuilt several 350 and 400 THM's back in the day, so I have some idea what is going on in a trans, but I don't claim to be an expert, and usually install a reman, or send them to a trans shop. I was ...
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1997 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 5.7L low eng temp VIN: 1GCEK14R6V
I'M AN ASE TECH 15+ YRS EXPERIENCE. NOT SURE WHERE TO TURN. ANY AND ALL HELP APPREITIATED. Truck consistantly runs about 170degs. I have replace thermostat multiple times. flushed coolant system.Radiator.water pump.thermostat, have all been replaced with new ...
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2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7L p/s pump VIN: 2G1FP22G01
power steering pump growls loudly at 1500 rpm if steering wheel is turning. all sounds fine if rpms are up and not turning wheel.customer originaly brought the car in for growling in p/s pump. i saw it was full of coolant, changed water cooled p/s oil cooler. ...
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2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L no heat VIN: 2G1WH52K13
Hello all you GM GURU's I have this car that has heat sometimes very hot and sometimes luke warm.I can't think of anything else to do. i don't believe there is air in system have bleed system with bleeder.
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2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L Body Control Module VIN: 2G1WF52E83
Have problem with security system not allowing vehicle to crank after replacing Body Control Module. I'm Replacing Body Control Module for reasons other than no cranking. Interior lights not operating properly and horn goes off sometimes in reverse. Installed ...
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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L mode door acuator VIN: 1GNDT13S95
First of all thanks to all. I have 06 trailblazer with a simple mode not woking. Albe to scan Pids and door not moving. Tried accuator relearn by disconncting bat and touching cables then starting up and let sweep no change. Accuator froze no problem. Installe...
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1999 Chrysler 300M 3.5L coolant loss VIN: 2C3HE66G4X
Hey guys, I appreciate any help you can offer. This car has came in for a stall/no start at freeway speeds. We charged the battery and the car started right up. The customer mentioned that the car was leaking while sitting in his driveway. We pressure tested t...
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2005 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L Insturment Cluster VIN: 2C4GP44R95
While driving this van, the odometer and trip meter led's will begin to flicker, followed by the red brake light and the ABS lights coming on, and the radio shutting off. In a second or two everything will return to normal. This scenario may happen again immed...
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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L No Start VIN: 3B7HC13YTM
no communication with ecm, 'check engine' doesn't lihgt up, all fuses ok, all powers and grounds ok at ecm, no control signal from ecm to asd relay. bad ecm?
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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L Hesitation, BACKFIRE (INTAKE) VIN: 1B7HF16Y1W
greetings again all... i keep trying to catch a data recording of the incident, it has eluded me so far. on warmup, even on a slight accel, she will fall on her face and backfire repeadedly through the intake. after another 30 seconds drive time, all is well. ...
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2001 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L No Start VIN: 2B4GP44301
no start .asd relay not grounded ,only have a 1 sec ground at relay when key first turned on. crank signal ok no cam signal .even if i give asd a ground still no start .clear codes and code 1488 returns instancely ,tested asd circuit from pcm to asd relay ok. ... Trouble codes: 1488 (asd relay circuit)
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2001 Dodge Caravan Sport 3.3L Unknown VIN: 1B8GP45G41
van came in with po740 and po700. found other fixes that said to replace tcm so we did and the same codes came back. 700 says tcm has internal failure so i replaced with dealer remaned unit. any one have same issue, thank you all.
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2001 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L No Start VIN: 1B8GP25GO1
hello techs. this child problem is my friend wife minivan, she as on freeway when it dies it has been check by another shop its need pcm, vehicle wont start but crank ok good crank and cam signal to pcm but no syncro,(syncro has been lost) that the mesage from...
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2006 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L Interior lights VIN: 1D4GP24R96
I have a 2006 Dodge Caravan Se that I have a problem with the interior lights flashing any time the any door is open. The vehicle came in with a dead battery concern and was isolate to a 70 millamp draw on fuse 24 powering the BCM and IPC. Once IPC was disconn...
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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Light on VIN: 1D7HU18296
This Dodge has "Brake", "ABS" and "Airbag" lights on. The ABS has active codes: C2202- Original VIN Mismatch/Missing, C2206- Vehicle Configuration Mismatch. Airbag has active code: U1415- Implausible/Missing Vehicle Configuration Data. Body-TIPM has B2206- Cur...
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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Cool Coupe 2.0L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 3FALP1130W
hey guys thanks in advance for the help. problem is car came in running bad. low compression on #2 cyl. r and r head, t belt,and ect... had trouble with the cam timing due to the vct phaser and vct solinoid. car now has missfires under load when warm. changed ...
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2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start VIN: 3FTNW21F4Y
Hi all, need help with this one ,truck was running fine going down the road all of a sudden started slowing down, then stalled.Would not restart towed to shop found engine oil not touching dipstick checked fuel filter found full of engine oil. Is this possible...
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2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTNX20L02
Hello techs, towed this one in off the road and I'm stumped. Customer was driving along an suddenly it got noisy and lost almost all power then died when he let off the gas. Will start but makes lots of noise that sounds like lifters clattering and has codes f... Trouble codes: P0305 (5 misfire), P0307 (7 misfire), P0308 (8 misfire)
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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XL 4.0L electric window VIN: 1FMZU67EX2
The power window on the drivers door, with no warning, fully lower when the brakes are applied while driving. Very intermittent. Worked fine in the shop but I have not been able to test drive it yet. Any one have any ideas where to look for this ghost?? Thanks
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2002 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Misfire VIN: 1FTRF17262
I was brought this truck after everyone else gave up on it. It has a strong flutter at approximately 1500 rpm and at acceleration under load. I did smoke tests on vac system- checked good, I did fuel pressure tests-35-45psi, I checked injectors- all were firin... Trouble codes: P1131, P1151
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2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L temp door actuator VIN: 1FMFU16W63
I have a 2003 Expedition that needs to have the temp door actuator replaced. I'm looking up the flat rate on the job to do an estimate. Motor says 2.5 hours and Mitchell says 6.2 up to 7.7 hours, depending on a couple variables. The vehicle has a console. How ...
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2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.0L no power VIN: 1FDWW37P13
i am not a diesel tech but i said i would look at it it starts hard long crank times when you get it started it will idle up down when cold then idles fine but will not go over 30mph no power at all but idles OK no ck engine lights i removed fuel screen in the...
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2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTNW21P63
Hi everyone, I have a 2003 F250 in the shop with the 6.0L diesel. The customer said that the truck began to lose power and it struggled to go 50 mph and eventually quit running. He changed both fuel filters, but it still didn't start. He towed it in. I checke...
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2004 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTYR10D14
Ranger returned with a p172 and a p2196 both codes indicate a rich condition the fuel trims are confirming this as the the short term stays aroind -8 and long term stays at -25 until the truck warms up them stft goes to around 0 and the ltft stays at -25 all t... Trouble codes: P0172, P2196 (Lack Of HO2S1-1 Switching Sensor Idicates Rich)
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2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L epc solenoid circuit VIN: 1FAFP53U65
im gonna try the short version this car came in with a complaint of sudden jerking while shifting we went through the trans thinking we was going to find burnt clutches cause what seemed like a slipping 2nd with a quick grab to third,turns out to be a somewhat...
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2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTWW31P56
Customer brought it in as a no start when below 45 degrees F. Have not been able to duplicate condition. Custoemr reported he was told there was a PCM upgrade flash needed. Our ICM is up to date and says this truck does not need any upgrades. Not a diesel tec...
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1994 GMC Jimmy 4.3L rear defrost VIN: 1GKDT13W1R
Can someone please help. I am working on a goodwill problem and it is kicking my butt. This unit has what i would call an after market/ addon rear defogg kit. Alldata claims the switch is suppose to be on the upper left hand part of the dash -- where the 4x4 s...
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1995 GMC Jimmy 4.3L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1GKCS13W2S
having issue with this jimmy. originally came in about a year ago . found injestion system to be defective. replaced spyder system and fixed problem. now im on the foutrth one. didnt want to repalce it again. wanted to know if their is a reocurring problum or ...
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1996 GMC K1500 Sierra SLT 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GTEK19RXT
This truck came in with an initial complaint of "died while driving". We let it run for a good 30 min with no duplication. We did this on and off for a couple of days and eventually it started acting up. I would shut the truck off and try to restart it and int...
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1993 Honda Civic CX 1.5L Excessive Emissions, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 4T1BG22K5Y
vehicle gets poor fuel economy, uses oil to the tune of 1 qt per day about 50 miles when acting up. This one is eating me up. checked timing belt, and ignition timing ok. I removed and cleaned fuel rail and injectors ran ok for a little while. about 1 day. ref...
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1999 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Immobilizer VIN: 2HKRL1853X
According to Mitchell this vehicle can have an additional ignition key programmed without having to reprogramming all of the keys. However, how to do it wasnt shown. Does anyone know if this is true and if so what is the procedure? I have one working key and a...
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1997 Jaguar XJ6 L 4.0L Starting VIN: SAJHX6243V
This car will not crank or click. The door locks and remotes don't work now, the climate control says ER for the first 5 seconds after turning key, and the little red light stays on on the dash mounted door lock button. Also the cooling fan runs constant with ...
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2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L heater valve VIN: 5AJDA01N31
hi i would like some help i am not a jag tech put i am trying to help some one out. the heater is not working. i can hear the doors move from hot to cold but there is no heat. if i pull the glove box out and feel the heater core lines they are cold. i traced t...
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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L engine VIN: 1J4GW68N3X
hello i have a 99 jeep here that cranks but will not start.we have fuel pressure but no spark or injector pulse.the car was towed in the owner said they heared a noise then the car died and would not restart.we did the basic checks then i checked iatn there wa...
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1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0L Starting VIN: 1J4FT68S7X
Customer just bought used vech Sat from dealer drove of lot 12 hours later would not start, AAA tries to jump no go, sprays either starts up, bangs on tank starts runs. Took to his mech changed fuel pump, now when it sits over night it cranks no start as if lo...
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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW48S21
Vehicle returned with 3 codes (LDP problem also). Scoped the crank sensor, looked OK. Haven't scoped cam sensor yet. Does anybody know if these codes have a relationship. This request may be a little premature as I haven't checked the cam sensor yet, but if yo... Trouble codes: P0320 (Crankshaft sensor Fault), P0340 (Camshaft sensor fault), P1494 (LDP fault)
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2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L VIN: 1J4GL58K72
test drove vehicle cold after clearing codes, first five minutes car drove good, then flare up between 2-3 and on turn downshift slip. and another 2-3 shift flare up-any suggestions
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1993 Lexus ES300 3.0L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: JT8VK13T7P
VERY INTERMITTANTLY . on tip in you get a brief rpm increase then it falls on its face with no acceleration at all. You can hold it to the floor with no response. just bog. but it never stalls. Then as quick as it happens it goes away. other times at cruise lo...
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2003 Mazda MPV LS 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM3LW28A63
Hey everyone, I've been working on an 03 mpv with a barely noticable unstable idle. The problem seems worse at times and better at others. There is a cylinder 1 misfire code and a idle system malfunction code. After erasing the codes the misfire code came back... Trouble codes: P0301, P0505
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2004 Mazda 6 i 2.3L Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1YVFP806C6
I hate being the one on the other side of the coin but im lookin for a few good ideas. Here's the story. Ses lamp on, car starts fine but as soon as you hit about 4 grand it surges and the cam code shows up. The traction control lamp also flashes but wont set ... Trouble codes: P0340
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2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 3.0L 4WD Shift Lever VIN: JA4MT31H5Y
Greetings Fellow Techs. Don't have much personal experience with the Montero 4WD. Hoping someone has. The 4WD shift lever is functionally loose and can rotate instead of just move forward and back (with slight jog to left when going from 4H to 4L. Anyway... I ...
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2002 Nissan Frontier XE 2.4L convertor? VIN: 1N6DD26S92
hey nissan techs need some help.got this nissan p/u 2.4l 2wd you have to start in nuetral if you start in park will run rough and die.start in nuetral idles good shifts good idles fine in r,d and 2nd put in 1st or park idle rough and dies. no codes what data i...
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1999 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L cooling system VIN: WAUBA34B5X
Want to say thanks for all the responses, in try to figure out this headache problem after exhausting a lot of ideas. I found the car had a coolant flow issue. The WATER PUMP went bad, i had just change that one a few months ago (propeller was metal). I don't ...
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1995 BMW 740iL 4.0L No Start VIN: WBAGJ6320S
THANKS FOR ALL THE REPLIES, IT FEELS GOOD TO HAVE SOME HELP WHEN YOUR'E TAPPED OUT ON SOLUTIONS. ON THIS VEHICLE THE CUSTOMER DECIDED TO LIVE WITH IT OR TRADE. I DO FEEL AFTER ALL OF THE HELP ANSWERS THAT THE IGNITION KEY WAS THE PRACTICAL NEXT STEP. ONCE AGA...
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1997 BMW 540i 4.4L Door Locks, Interior Lights, Hazard Lights VIN: WBADE6329V
So the customer picked up the vehicle and declined to have this problem pursued any further. Upon questioning her, she said that the interior sensor had been replaced, and the SRS "crash signal" software had been updated. I informed her that her SRS module had...
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1995 Buick Regal Gran Sport 3.8L No Start VIN: 2G4WF52L45
The ignition module turned out to be the problem on this vehicle, replaced, and the engine started and ran perfect.This vehicle sat for about a year before customer decided to get repaired and when I received vehicle the engine was locked up. Upon removing and...
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2000 Buick Regal GS 3.8L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2G4WF5514Y
First of all I have to thank all the replies, specially I have to thank Paul [...] , he was right. We remove the supercharger and the lower intake for inspection , we found broken lower intake manifuld gaskets , since we were there we remove the injectors an...
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2000 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L tcc VIN: 1G6KF5791Y
i am sorry for such a late reply, but the customer was debating on fixing this vehicle. the information most of the replies sent said i would have to tear apart the entire transmission to replace some internal components to properly repair this vehicle. when...
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2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2L oil cooler VIN: 1G6DM57N33
thanks for all the help, it was a bad cooler, not too bad a job except for the cooler lines themselves, almost impossible to loosen the other end above the oil filter assembly...
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1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L Lighting VIN: 1GNEK13K25
thanks for all the help found bad ground at the t stat cover and bad switch and the brake controller was make in it not shout off
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1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.1L No Start, Stall VIN: 2G1WW12M8T
Replaced map sensor and ecm vehicle operates normal Trouble codes: P0101 (maf).
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1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L Misfire VIN: 1GBJG31R8W
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP. WE DID FIX THE VEHICLE THE TRUCK HAD A TOTAL OF FOUR INJECTOER PLUGGED, WE WHERE ABLE TO FIND THIS BY RUNNING A INJECTOR BALANCE TEST WITH A FUEL GAUGE ATTACHED AND THE VEHICLE NOT RUNNING AND WHACHING THE GAUGE DROP WHEN THE INJ... Trouble codes: P0300.
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1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2G1FP22G5X
vehicle taken by customer found 43# injectors in vehicle customer took vehicle to have ecm program checked and possible reflash then hopefully to return for wrap up thank you to everyone for your help
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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L Shift indicator VIN: 1GCEK14W2Y
Thanks for your help. I have found open circuit in one of the wires at the range sensor connector. Repaired the wire and everything is working fine.
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2006 Chevrolet Uplander 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDV23L86
well this one was just about to get pulled apart then decided to try intake & fuel system cleaners. GM has a new # for intake cleaning & this stuff is nasty! sparyed into intake until engine stalled then let sit for 20mins. started up & tried out - misfire gon... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire detected).
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2008 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4.0L 1-2 shift VIN: 2A8GM68X48
Customer took back to dealer and had update (Flash) re-done and also had re-learn done. My scan tool for some reason would not do a re-learn on this vehicle model. I need to update the scantool to make this happen. Vehicle now shifting better but every now and...
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1997 Ford F-150 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FTZF1828Y
IMRC motor (brand new) was faulty. Found that signal wire was showing .01 v KOEO. Should have been showing 2.5v. Unplugged IMRC, voltage returned to 2.5V. Replaced IMRC again, codes didnt reappear Trouble codes: P1518 (Intake manifold runner closed).
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2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTWW31P15
thanks for all the help customer took to dealer,was still under warranty Trouble codes: P2290 (low icp cranking).
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1999 GMC Sierra 2500 SL 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1GTFC29U4X
thank you for all the replies. the customer took the truck and has not returned for me to try and trace the problem down. if he does i will now have a direction to go. thanks again for the help.
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2005 Honda Civic EX 1.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEM2193S
thanks for all ur help, but one thing i didnt get from any of u guys was the correct fuel pressure for this car. The correct fuel pressure is 37 psi with engine running. the problem with this car was the o2 sensor we installed. the tech working on this was not... Trouble codes: P0171.
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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L Differential VIN: 1J4GZ78S3S
thanks again guys. was indeed 2 different seta of tires on the truck. i should have looked at that but hey sometimes duh.
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1998 Kia Sportage EX 2.0L Mechanical VIN: KNDJA7236X
well customer wanted to put abs module in it. put it in last week and sent out havent seen it back yet thanks for all the replies
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2002 Kia Sportage 2.0L crankshaft VIN: KNDJA72362
to expensive to put a crank in it so the customer wanted to put a junkyard motor in it. after looking at it we could not figure out why the crank broke. we could see that the fracture was rusted half way through so we figured it was there before we worked on...
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2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L failsafe program fault VIN: SALME11443
Hello and thanks for the replies.We finally got approval to replace the transmission and all is working good.Thanks
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1995 Lincoln Continental Signature 4.6L charging VIN: DON'T HAV
the cust did not what to fix found that the after market alts are bad cust did not want to pay for oe
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1999 Mazda Miata 1.8L No Start VIN: JM1NB3531X
Ok, went back to square one, direct jumped fuel pump, nothing. pulled it out, bench checked it, no good. put one in it, checked and found the ground circuit in the fuel pump/sender module melted, just like a chevy! repaired runs fine, codes have not reset. It ...
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2002 Mazda Protege DX 2.0L Alternator VIN: JM1BJ22582
Sorry for the delay to respond and close. This is a case where a small piece of valuable customer information was left out that cleared up the problem quickly. The car failed the day of a very bad storm that caused the customer's house to be struck by lightnin...
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1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.4L MIL on VIN: WPOAA2998X
Everyone had excellent ideas and strategies!...Thanks to all that gave it a shot...The pressure sensor on the fuel tank took care of this code. It was dirty on the ambient air nipple and never set a code...NOW we know...will always suspect (press. sensor) firs... Trouble codes: P0446.
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2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5L Whistle VIN: JF1GD70654
Thanks to those who gave replies. Ali from PA was on the right track. We found that the metal exhaust gasket at the base of the turbo up pipe (Turbo Joint Pipe on ALLDATA) was broken and allowing an exhaust leak under boost conditions. We replaced the gasket a...
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2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L No Start VIN: JT3GN86RY0
Sorry to take so long, but I was doing this after hours.! thanks for all the help. It ended up that someone had tried to repair this vehicle before me, and for who knows what reason the pig tail connector to the crank sensor had been replaced and the wires w...
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2009 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5L satellite radio VIN: 5TDBK22C59
luckly with this customer money is not a problem. called dealer myself and found toyota ofers a factory satalite radio interface and will install it for $500. suspect its just a reboxed item, but they will fully warrenty it. so off it goes, i will update this ...
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2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSD29M41
Aloha techs, we did not get the chance to fix the vehicle due to expensive repair, they decided to drive with the engine light on, timming marks were ok, most replies were weak oil pressure, clog chaine tensioner, weak tensioner. Aloha to all and thank you ve... Trouble codes: P0012 (bank 1 camshaft adjustment not riched), 16396 (bank 1 camshaft adjustment not riched).
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2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0L cooling fan VIN: 3VWSA29M1Y
problem turned out to be a bad connector, the found 3 corroded wires within the connector housing, replace connector and all is well. thanks for all the replies
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2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3VWSB69M51
Well after pulling my hair for days this one is finally fixed. Bad cluster. I checked all powers and ground to ecm and cluster and everything was ok. I tried again to connect with ecm but go no responce. I was able to connect with trans, radio, abs and conv.... Trouble codes: 01314 (ecm vw codes), 777 (vw codes), 660 (vw codes).
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2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWPD63B93
hello techs, Thank you to all those who replied.Everyone said ECT and T-stat, the car is fixed.My service manager ordered aftermarket ect before I get the chance to tell him everyone adviced to use oem parts,first the plastic retainer broke, have to get it f... Trouble codes: P2181 (cooling system performance), 18062 (check diagnostic trouble code memory of the instrument cluster), 18613 (not available), 01039 (this is IPC code ECT Sensor).
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2005 Volvo XC70 2.5L cluster,locks,turn signals VIN: YV1SZ59H64
Sent car off to the dealer that advise me of CEM's that may fill with moisture.Mounting bolts for underdash mounting of the CEM come thru the front cowl near the wiper assy and can leak.
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