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	1994 BMW 325i 2.5L Drive and reverse VIN: WBACB4329R This car won't move under it's own power either forward or reverse. Auto or manual mode makes no difference. On occasion it will move 20 or 30 feet in reverse if it's stone cold. Vetronix KTS 650 will not communicate with trans controler. Car will not move wit...	View
	2001 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Brake warning Light VIN: WBAFB33501 This X5 has an intermittent Red brake warning light on in the instrument panel. Before you ask, Yes, I used new BMW sensors when I replaced the brakes. I do have a code BE for electronic brake balance in the IKE. Last week, I was able to clear the code using m...	View
	1999 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L over heating VIN: 1G6KS54Y2X Need help this car came from the auction and is over heating the fans are working and at idle in the shop it is around half way on the gauge. But when I drive the car it jumps to hot very fast if I pressure test it holds pressure with no leaks or loss of fluid...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1G1BL53EXP This Chevy came in for a smog inspection and failed as a gross polluter. I made the repairs listed and confirmed that emissions were good. I had to send the car to a Gold Shield station for certification after repairs and it failed again. I have tried to figur...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1GNDT13W0V Hmm, need some help here guys- got a drivability problem that seems unusuial. When cold first up in the morning- vehicle hesitates when leaving a stop light on a light acceleration. If i accelerate hard it will not do it. Once the vehicle is completley warmed ... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire- in fail since cleard menu on genisis scanner)	View
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 5.7L EPC solenoid VIN: 2GECK19R7V Hi, folks. After sending out this valve body for TCC and isolator valve reaming and repair (had code 1870 and worn bores), I reinstalled the valve body. The valve body rebuilder also said he did something to the AFL valve, but the bill is unclear as to what. I...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport 3.4L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1GNDX03E7W I have this new problem, the Van is ok to drive but when the rpm comes up to 3500-4000it has no more power, Also standing parked and reving the engine it goes up to 3500 and then down up down up again. No codes, and i am visiting a friend so I have limited too...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Starting VIN: 1GCDM19W6W hi we have a 1998 chevy astro van with intermittent no start.we check for codes found dtc p1631 we test for that code and are unable to find the cause of the intermittent starting problem.it happen most of the time in the morring we try it 5 times and just cra...	View
	1999 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L Bosch Hydro-Boost brake assembly VIN: 1GBJC34F6X WOULD LIKE TO ASK SOME ONE IF THEY CAN SEND ME A DETAIL BRAKEDOWN ON THE HYDRO BOOSTER . MINE IS JUST LEAKING OIL BUT WORKS GREAT. BEFORE I TEAR IT DOWN I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A DIAGRAM. IF ANY ONE CAN SEND ME A BREAK DOWN I WOULD BE VERY GREATFULL PLEASE E-MAIL ...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L Brakes VIN: 1GNEK13Z62 Hello GM masters. This well maintained Tahoe has had a recurring cold weather issue with the ABS. When cold, the system activates and driver control of the braking is taken away giving a low pedal and insufficient braking. Once the temperature comes up a bit t...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L Won't Shut Off VIN: 1GBJK34132 This truck arrived 1 month ago with batt cables VERY loose and a failed ECM. Symptoms at that time were numerous, including what it has returned for: Won't shut down with the key. Truck has been fine for a month but now intermittently won't shut down. Cust has... Trouble codes: P0540 (Intake Htr Feedback Ckt), U1041 (Lost EBCM Communication), P0562 (Low Sys Voltage), P0880 (Undefined), U1096 (Lost IPC Communication), B1367 (Ign 0 Device Low)	View
	2002 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L ignition switch VIN: 2G1WF52E42 thank you all for your help car was towed in key would not turn; Had to drill out tumblers as I've done before got cylinder out ignition switch would not turn either put new switch and key tumbler in preformed relearn procedure security stops flashing & stays ...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L waterpump VIN: 1GCHK23112 we changed the waterpump on this truck last week and today customer brought back saying he hears a noise above 2000 rpm that wasn't there before. I can't hear anything on test drive but can in shop with the hood open. With a stethescope on waterpump housing yo...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G1ND52J22 have 2002 chevrolet malibu with 33000 miles, has extended crank.found code po141 and code u1040,checked fuel pressure ok,has good spark,did find that injector are not firing when problem is acurring.no bcm codes,no security light flashing,and security codes.ha... Trouble codes: P0141, U1040	View
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHK23194 this thing smokes bad, black and blue smoke (blue like oil) has EGR performance codes P0404 open position performance and code p1404 closed position performance. Going to start trouble tree but if anyone could point in the right direction let me know, thanks. Trouble codes: P0404 (egr open position performance), P1404 (egr closed position performance)	View
	2001 Chrysler Concorde LXi 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 2C3HD36J71 Customer called and asked for price on catalytic converter. I asked why and she replied that it glows red. I told her that i didn't think it was a cat but we would have to check it out. The car was towed in and we proceded to check it out and found that someon...	View
	2002 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L parts VIN: 2C4GP74172 My question was if an 07 or other year will fit in this car. One trans shop said yes but the junk yard said no, because of bellhousing differences. The junk yard has one with 25k on it id love to use it.	View
	2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2.4L Dash light and dome light VIN: 3C8FY78G23 dash and dome lights are flickering intermittently. Replace battery and alternator, alternator had 1.582 volts AC. With new alternator in vehicle AC voltage is 2.300. any ideas on problem. Tested power and grounds at PCM and at alternator all seem to be good.	View
	2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L Starting VIN: 2C8GM68494 so i have a click no start, typicall chrysler. but... starter did not fix it. if you bring up the starter circuit diagram yel start wire leaves the switch, it goes to integrated power module yellow wire leaves integrated power module and goes to pcm, then drk ...	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
	1999 Dodge Dakota 3.9L New cat destroyed VIN: 1B7FL26X9W Veh came in last month with intermittent stalling problem, Cat was rattling and not the correct one, replaced it. Cleaned IAC and throttle body and stalled less often replaced IAC and stall problem was cured. veh returned yesterday with cat rattling. sent to o...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 3.7L Mechanical VIN: 1D7HA16K5J Hey everyone this is just a gener information request. I have this dodge in my shop, it is from another shop who said it has a burt/ bent valve on one cylinder. I have the special tools (timing tool kit) on order to do this job. Was just wondering if there was...	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L transfer case VIN: 3D7KU28C03 this truck has a shake that is not present until 60mph have checked condition of all bearings and gears in rear dif housing drive shaft has been straightened have checked engine and tranny mounts for a ground out none found. shake is present on rack with rear ...	View
	2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1D7HU18D65 This is a fun one guys.Truck towed in for no start checked for codes none stored.Fuel pressure is in spec. Truck will run if you keep foot on accel.Has tapping sound from engine oil pressure is ok has anyone ran into this i hope so.Do these 5.7 hemi have probl...	View
	2005 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 5.9L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 3DYMU48CX4 Ok I need a little insight on this one. Diesels are not my strong point. Good customer I would like to help them out if possible. Truck was in a month back with the same codes. Truck had no throttle response at times. I replaced the TPS and cleared the codes t... Trouble codes: P0341, P0652, P2127, P0069	View
	2006 Dodge Ram 2500 TRX4 5.9L Surge, Misfire VIN: 1D7KS28C26 For starters this is a diesel that the Dodge dealer has refused warranty due to "contaminated fuel". I can find no evidence of contaminated fuel. Checked fuel filter and it is clean. The problem is that between 1500 and 2500, no matter the load, it will break ...	View
	1993 Ford F-250 XL 5.8L No Start VIN: 1FTHF25H8P This truck was brought in by a customer who has me do all his transmission work and the local dealer do his general repair. The dealer had worked on this truck about 6 months ago and this problem has occurred ever since, the original problem was a stall condit... Trouble codes: 211 (erratic pip signal)	View
	1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Drive belt VIN: 1FALP45X7V This car came in with a shredded belt and worn out tensioner. After installing the new belt, belt tensioner assembly and idler pulley the belt wants to 'walk away' from the engine when the engine is revved. I suspect this is why the old belt shredded. There is...	View
	1997 Ford F-150 4.6L arching electrical VIN: 1FTDX1868V I replaced the harmonic balancer because it was bent and the belt was making noise. Everything went smooth. The customer came back a few days later complaining of a "spark" noise under the hood. After inspection I found that there was a spark arching across fr...	View
	1998 Ford Contour 2.0L alternator VIN: 1FAFP6632W vehicle came in with low charging alternator. replaced with rebuilt unit and when accel int and ext lights surge up and down at about 2500rpm. identical symptoms have occured with 2 other replacement units. original alt produces enough power to keep battery ch...	View
	2001 Ford Explorer Postal 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FCMU69K51 This truck came n for a transmission problem jumping into nuetral.R+R trans, truck still acting up. No cel active, bc of bulb failure. replaced bulb, cel p0705, found bad connection at PRND switch, code does not return. Truck running poor, stalls if idled too ... Trouble codes: P0172, P0705	View
	2002 Ford Focus SE 2.0L engine/trans VIN: 1FAFP34392 customer complains of bad vibration and high rev at idle. even though the car has low mileage, the mounts all looked bad, changed motor and trans mounts, still has vibration, pcv valve was clogged and hose soft and collapsing, replaced those, it does idle bett...	View
	2003 Ford NAVISTAR CID Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: IHVBBABP33 Hi guys, This one has us scratching our head. This is actually a Navistar school bus with a T444e engine. The vehicle will start and run perfect but when you get about a mile from the shop it starts losing power, smoking, and dead missing like a bad injector, ...	View
	2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 6.4L Starting VIN: 1FTSX21R28 this truck was repaired had accident damage on right front,we istalled new clock spring in steering column to take care of air bag light,truck started fine when we were done,truck went back to body shop,they charged the a/c system then truck would not restart....	View
	1994 GMC K1500 Sierra SL 5.7L 1-2 shift VIN: 1GTEK19K2R Owner complained of no shifting happening. I checked the fluid level & condition and all seemed well. I scan the computer and no codes found. I ckd the solenoids on the scanner and they all seem to working according to the chart in Mitchell. On a road test the...	View
	1996 GMC C1500 Sierra SLE 5.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GTEC14M7T We have cyl #7 with gas pouring into it.The plug will get soaked in two minutes and start missing bad.Compression is good,leak down test ok.We replaced the injector spider thinking that the injector was bad but we have the same thing.I was wondering if anybody...	View
	2006 Honda Civic DX 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGFA16886 car has no issues heat works no leaks run good just code po128 any bulletins or ideas out there we will be thankful Trouble codes: P0128	View
	2005 Infiniti G35 3.5L No Start VIN: JNKCV51F55 no start,yes crank. 8 codes , when reset 5 come back w/koeo and the other 3 return when koe cranked. tested power and groung at cam sensor and also scoped (has a pattern). still 1 of the codes flagged. any help would be greatly appreciated. Trouble codes: P1121 (etc actr), P1564 (ascd swtch), P0118 (ect sensor p0113 iat sensor circuit), P0223 (tp sensor), P0123 (tp sensor), P0340 (cmp sensor p0335 crk sensor)	View
	2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Surge, Misfire, power loss VIN: 1J4GN48S53 Sometimes this Jeep will run normally at in-town speeds. It often looses power on the highway and won't go faster than 100 km/hr. It doesnt want to rev much past 3200. If you mash the gas pedal, it will bog severely and refuse to go past 4000 rpm and the CEL f... Trouble codes: P0300 (P0301- missfire 1 alone all morning), P0301 (missfire 1 alone all morning), P0305 (missfire 5 alone later in the day)	View
	2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L Stall VIN: 1J4HR58275 customer complaint: 3-4 mo's prior all dash lights came on while driving as if he was starting vehicle up* stopped occurring for few months (check engine light and air bag light on for 2 months solid) and started again 1-2 weeks ago and stayed on for 2 days - ... Trouble codes: U1411 (implausible fuel vol signal received)	View
	2007 Jeep Patriot 2.4L mil VIN: 1J8FF28W27 This vehicle cam in with a noise in the trans. We were able to find a low millage salvage unit for a reasonable price. After installation there is a MIL and the trans operates in a limited function. The Fault code is a P167A Calibration Mismatch. We own a star...	View
	2004 Nissan Titan SE 5.6L air flow VIN: 1N6AA07B84 hello nissan techs / i have this titan here when switch to all air flow modes they all work great but when you switch to foot it goes full air flow then you hear and feel it going right back to defrost, you can actaully see the flapper by the gas pedal make a ...	View
	2001 Other European ARNAGE 6.75L Electronic VIN: SCBLC31E31 Transmission still shudders at times, but not like before the transmission was rebuilt and the clutches were warped and shot but something must have wore the trans. out prematurely we are reading live data and see voltage going from 12 volts to 8 volts and hav...	View
	1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L No Start VIN: 1G2NE52T3T Hi to everyone. I checked history on IATN, but cannot find anything like this. Testing showed bad pcm.I replaced pcm with a used one.Vehicle started, but has warning lights on. Check engine light, security light, battery light. Also the engine cooling fan runs... Trouble codes: P1629	View
	2001 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L Information display VIN: 3G7DA03E01 Security and battery light are flashing. Vehcicle starts and runs fine. All we did was replace battery. Guages were not working. Did reset. They work now but lights still flashing. Tried Passkey reset. Security light does not go out or go on steady after 10...	View
	2004 Rolls Royce Phantom (Car) 6.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: SCA1S68404 Hi to evryone, I hope somebody is able to help with a Rolls Royce. Car came in with "check eng." light on, no running problem with engine, i was able to read Code # P3253. I checked Alldata, Mitchell and every other book that i have No help. I called the Rolls...	View
	2002 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L steering VIN: 4T1BF32K72 hi guys i replace power steering pump tow time but still high idle when you turn make noise even i replace power steering hose	View
	2004 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TDZA23C84 got this sienna in about 3 weeks ago MIL light on drives good. pull code p0300 thru p0306. replaced all coils oem. shipped now back same codes . this so called misfireing only happens at 60+mph speeds and will flash the MIL light, but on test drive watching mi... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0304, P0305, P0306	View
	2008 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L remote transmitter VIN: 5TFBV54128 Hi Toyota gurus, This truck is in my shop to program a new key fob transmitter since the customer didn't receive any when he bought the truck from the insurance company after this truck had been previously stolen. I tried to use the transmitter register recoc...	View
	1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L p0171 VIN: 3VWTD81H6W Vehicle originally came in in need of numerous service items and with a 'Check Engine' light on and numerous codes related to the need for a number of the items below being replaced. It appears this vehicle had not received regular maintenance, except for regu... Trouble codes: P0171 (System too lean VAG Code16555)	View
	2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSC29M11 Customer states the car cuts out while driving, after a short while(10min) he is able to restart the car. The Dealer checked out the car and retrieved various sporadic fault codes related to the throttle body (see below). The Dealer also suggested that p/s flu... Trouble codes: 17976 (Throttle body unit), 17579 (Throttle actuator), 17965 (Boost pressure), 17705 (Turbo system), 16497 (Intake air temperature sensor)	View
	2000 Volvo V70 2.4L No Start VIN: YV1LW61J0Y car came in with no start checked fuel press. fuel pump runs when ign is turned on but only for 2 to 3 seconds. then stops. you have to wait for about 5 min before you can turn ign on and get pump to run again. THANKS FOR ALL WHO APPLY.	View

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	2003 BMW 330i 3.0L cluster VIN: WBAEV53463 we did the battery reset and got the car to restart, however the dash and p/s job went back to the used car dealer they got the car from. thanks for all the help...	3
	1988 Buick Regal Custom 2.8L No Start VIN: 2G4WB14W8J sorry could have sworn i closed this already, anyway problem wound up being two fold, 1 programming in modis showing the high rpms while engine not running. 2 had 2 injectors shorted on front bank causing quad driver to shut down. replaced two injectors and ca...	14
	1998 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L fuel gauge VIN: 1G6KD54Y8W Thanks guys and gals, who responded. You did get me thinking that there may be two different problems going on here with this caddy. The customer decided to come and get the car before we could chase a bad ground problem etc.we were headed in that direction......	8
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L temp door actuator VIN: 1GCHK23U21 Thanks to everyone for helping me fix this one. Replace climate control again did the battery resetting and now seem to be fix. Thanks.	3
	2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7L p/s pump VIN: 2G1FP22G01 thanks to all who replied. can't believe this one. before putting on 3rd rebuilt p/s pump from parts store, decided to put on known good used pump and amazing, all is quiet, unbelievable. thanks again	8
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 8.1L shifting VIN: 1GCHK29G12 I took all the inputs and checked the solenoids like Jerry & Chris suggested. I replaced the B trim solenoid as stated in the update and gave it a road test. Joe hit it on the nose about clearing the code. Went into generic mode and all is cleared. No history ...	10
	1999 Chrysler 300M 3.5L coolant loss VIN: 2C3HE66G4X Well, this one is fixed but it was a learning experience ( I just love those). We removed the trans because there was no sign of leakage anywhere except between the engine and trans. Upon removal of the trans, we found a hole in the block casting that allows t...	5
	2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C4FY48B25 Hello group, Thanks to all who replied. In the past on older models I was able to use the DRB3 and enter the skim code and was done. I don't have the software to do reflashing with the DRB3. I had to use the j2534 pass through to program it with techauthority.... Trouble codes: P1602.	6
	1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.8L Charging VIN: 1B4GP54L8V before i order new pcm i double check the wire again i found the green wire from alt to PCM touch to exhaust manifold and got burn short to ground .. i fixed the wire everything ok now thanks for all help	16
	2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L No Start VIN: 4B3AG52H22 FIRST I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP. WHAT I FOUND WAS WHEN OTHER GUY DID TUNE UP HE DISCONNECTED TPS AND WHEN HE PUT IT BACK ON WAS READING OVER 1 VOLT CAUSING IAC TO JAMB OPEN WAS LOOKING FOR REASON FOR FLOODING AND ENDED UP WAS TOO MUCH AIR NOT...	13
	2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Hemi Rocker arm shaft VIN: 1D7HU18D53 Hello again, After much deliberation, and studying the rocker shaft/arms and head design, we've concluded this: The angle of the pushrod and valve keeps the pressure on the rocker arm thrusting to the rocker shaft's hold-down bolt boss. In other words, the r...	2
	2007 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7L fuel spits VIN: 1D8GU58K77 well all the replies were great and i believe the correct repair is in there but we have not been able to get the customer to return yet, we have inform them of the possililities and now the decision is theres. thanks to all.	7
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTWW33F2X Thanks to everyone that replied, Bill in Massachusettes knows these trucks read his post, I assumed the cam sensor was ok because it had an rpm pid reading and a decent one. I checked the fuel pressure the lazy way, emptied the filter housing, cranked it over ... Trouble codes: P1670 (ef feedback signal not detected).	11
	2002 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Misfire VIN: 1FTRF17262 Thanks to all that took time to help me. I was surprised that the majority was on target, most referred me to the egr system and after removing the intake to access the ports, I found that they were almost all clogged. (the owner let me know later that he very... Trouble codes: P1131, P1151.	18
	2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.0L Low power VIN: 1FTNX21P43 Well thanks to everyone for the help on this one. I did dig alittle furhter into the turbo even though it seemed that it was working properly.. I pulled the turbo and disassembled it and did find the ring that adjusts all the vanes was rusted. Not so bad that ...	10
	2006 Ford Escape XLT 2.3L 4x4 VIN: 1FMCU93Z16 Good Friday everybody. Sorry for the delay=pig flu oink oink. Well Jerry,Dan and Thomas get the cookie. PTO is dead. Thanks Bob and Richard for your replies. The fault lies with me for not keeping it simple. I have never been into on of these before so I did d...	6
	1995 GMC Jimmy 4.3L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1GKCS13W2S THANK YOU GUYS FOR YOUR INSIGHT. FOUND INJECTOR CONNECTOR IN INTAKE LOOSE. REPLACED PIGTAIL AND SOLVED PROBLEM./ ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU GUYS STEVE	12
	2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKFK66U75 after hours spent with visual inspection solenoid testing and endless hours of smoke testing in car and removing parts and smoke testing out of vehicle gas tank,canister we changed the purge solenoid ran an evap test now P0455 large leak code is gone but weve ... Trouble codes: P0455 (large leak detected).	10
	2000 Mazda Protege DX 1.6L Poor Idle Quality VIN: JM1BJ2228Y it was the alternator sending a small ac signal to the computer. replaced the alternator and all is good	13
	1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: WDBJF20F1T ALL THREE REPLIES POINTED TO ANTI THEFT SYSTEM. I TRACED OUT RCL WIRING,RETESTED DOOR LOCK AND TRUNK LOCK ALONG WITH KEY FOB. IT IS GETTING SIGNAL FROM DOOR AND TRUNK ALSO KEY FOB, BUT IT IS NOT RECOGNIZING LOCK CYL. I EXPLAINED TO CUST PROBLEM AND THEY WANTED... Trouble codes: P1520 (p1630-), P1630 (p1220-), P1220 (p1223-), P1223 (p1614-), P1614.	4
	2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430 4.3L lifters VIN: 4JGAB72E91 replies ranged from changing the whole rocker assembly and cams to the possiblity of the shims behind the lifters being put in backwards. we were about to start pulling it down again when the customer decided to trade for a new toyota. one post said to run the...	9
	2005 Nissan Titan SE 5.6L No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1N6AA06A25 followed all steps with good sucess and veh fixed.was scared at first because of my scanner telling me cam position sensor but went against the grain with all your help and worked out great' changed white relay box at pass corner and did the the job thanks to ... Trouble codes: P0340.	6
	1986 Pontiac Fiero SE 2.5L Rear Brakes VIN: 1G2PE37R7G Thanks for all the replies. I'm in agreement with most of the replies. These rear brakes are a poor design and a technician can only make it work as well as its design allows. I took the car to another shop down the road. He said this is as good as they get. I...	22
	2005 Subaru Legacy i 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Vibration VIN: 4S3BL61655 Hi Guys, First off, thanks to ALL of you. I'll never take this awesome website or its techs for granted. OK - Although many (here) were really close and perhaps even "hit on" some of parts (failed), none of us nailed it 100%. Here is how I nailed it (fianlly...	11
	1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWTD81HOV I receive some good advice in regard to which ECU circuits to test. All the signals going into the ECU, and the grounds were good, but the ECU did not command the AIR pump or solenoid no matter what. My Snap-On Modus has the ability to command the AIR circuit ... Trouble codes: P0411.	6
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSC29M2Y Many thanks to who responded, owner declined to spend anymore money. Note vehicle was purchased from an AUCTION, it was a lost cause to begin with, you know what ususally comes from those places... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Misfire), P0301 (Cyl 1 Misfire), P0302 (Cly2 Misfire), P0303 (Cyl3 Misfire), P0304 (Cyl4 Misfire).	10

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