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	1994 Acura Legend LS 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: JH4KA7673R I hope you Honda/Acura Specialists can help me with this car. I've checked as far as I can go without some REAL INFORMATION, not data. I have this Acura Legend 3.2L with Code 12. EGR PROBLEM--EGR Lift Position Sensor. That's what the code description in Alldat... Trouble codes: 12 (EGR SYSTEM PROBLEM EGR Lift Position Sensor)	View
	1997 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2L Engine VIN: WAUBG84D3V Engine noise on cold starts for about 2-4 minutes. Whines like a power steering pump. Noise still present with drive belt off. As soon as the engine has warmed up the noise goes away. Curious if there is anything specific to look at on the timing chains or ten...	View
	1996 BMW 328i 2.8L Starting VIN: WBACD4320T Customer complaint: Car will not start after sitting for a period of time when it is cold out. The car has been doing this for 2 winters in a row. No problems during the summer or spring. As soon as winter arrives the car will crank normal but will not start...	View
	2004 BMW 530i 3.0L high beams VIN: WBANA73504 First pulled codes-all modules had low voltage codes,tpm warning on,triangle on and srs on-cleared codes and drove-only had few codes now-one in user interface(aerial power supply)one in integrated auto heater(9c54 auc sensor)one in basic body(a43e diag lead r...	View
	2000 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Stall VIN: 1G4HP54K9Y This car will stall very suddenly after about 5 tanks of fuel. I have been told that it dies just like the key was turned off, with no warning. All the lights (ABS, Air Bag, cyle like in test mode). I was able to achieve this in the shop by slowley turning the...	View
	1992 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L heater VIN: 1G6CD53B1N This car has auto climate control. The customer states that the first time you start the car and set the heat to whatever you want it at it will heat up, and after it reaches that temp and the heater shuts off it will blow cold air until you restart the car th...	View
	1995 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L blower motor VIN: 1G6KD52B7S having problem with blower run all the time. ran tests from alldata said replace acp did so and still same problem not really sure about this system did check center wire on blower motor always around 5 volts no mater what speed conroller is set to high med or...	View
	2000 Cadillac Escalade 5.7L p/s VIN: 1GYEK13R2Y Alright cadi guys, where you at. The vehicle came initially with the complaint of no p/s. Performed visual inspection, leak tested, verified complaint - leaking from pump seal. Replaced the p/s pump, transfered the evo solenoid, installed new o'rings. Let vehi...	View
	1996 Chevrolet S10 2.2L no low gear VIN: 1GCCS1449T We got this truck in a basket: no engine, wires hanging everywhere, PCM in the seat, and were asked to make it go again. My partner is working on this unit: found a used engine and installed. Put the wiring back in place on the engine, and it runs fine. But no...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GNDM19W5W Hello, I have this 98 Chevy Astro with 4.3 that came in and I replaced the intake manifold gasket to repair a coolant leak. When first tested the engine showed misfires on #3 and #6 cylinder. It runs ruff due to misfires, but then the engine will die just like... Trouble codes: P0300 (Multiple Cylinder Misfire)	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Starting VIN: 1GCEK19T4Y hello guys,I have a mystery battery drain happening on this truck. Intermittently,the battery will be low on power after an overnight sitting or completely dead after a few days. It is intermittent. We noticed a couple of times that after taking key out, open ...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Drive-axles VIN: 1GNEL19W31 hey guy i have a 2001 astro 4 wheel drive, this vehicle came in on a tow truck with the right front axle separated, the innner cup of the axle stays in the diff. and the shaft and bearing come out of cup braking the boot and loosing the bearing. We inspected t...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L power steering VIN: 1GNEL19W01 vehicle has had 3 ps pumps( reman) 2 of which worked for a week or so, the other was an instant failure. vehicle returns with a whining noise and steering shudder and even this condition is intermittent from key off to key on. It may work fine for days then ba...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3L speedo cluster VIN: VN08110122 the speedo cluster - mph changes and mis-reads, oil pressure gauge - arrow stuck facing down past reading range. the MPH will change from normal to anywhere from 10-30mph off	View
	2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5L No Start VIN: 1GCDT196X4 Hi I have this truck with a no start no crank on occasion I have a ROM malfunction code it would not start until I disconnected the bat and then it started. what should I do next? Nothing has been done. I have seen the ignition switches go bad on the tblazers.... Trouble codes: P0601	View
	2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDS13SX4 trying to help out my brother here,his engine was rebuilt 50k ago.ever since then the check engine light is on for p0016 for cam system problem.the rebuilder put a new cam sensor in it, then went out of business!still the code.he took it to his local dealer an... Trouble codes: P0016	View
	2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4L RADIO/Battery drain VIN: 2CNDL23F67 This equinox was towed to use due to a no start problem. we charged the battery and where able to get it started. Found a battery drain from 21-30 ma the amps will drop to 21 then spike back up. The draw will go away if you take out the radio fuse 17 you have ...	View
	1992 Chrysler LeBaron Landau 2.5L No Start VIN: 1C3XU45K4N This car has no start no fuel, no spark. I can get spark with scanner in functinal test. When I turn the key on after sitting the shut down and fuel pump relays come on then turn off. If I keep turning key on & off they do not come on at all. What would be tel...	View
	1993 Dodge W250 5.9L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1B7KM26C0P This truck is a little over my head to be honest. The age of the technology is killing me. We do mostly gasoline powered, but do work on the Powerstrokes. This truck generally runs well and seems to have good steady power under load. Started seeing this concer...	View
	2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B7GG2AN2Y Dear Technicans; How is everybody doing today? Just wanted a little direction on this truck. I saw in the archives that the TPS can cause the injector code/s and the crank sensor code can be either the CKP and/or the CMP. As shown in the test results, everyhin... Trouble codes: P0202 (2 injector fires improperly), P0320 (no crank ref at PCM), P0700 (trans code), P0725 (no engine speed input to TCM)	View
	2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L No Start VIN: 1B4HS28N0Y This truck cranks but wont start. The fuel pressure comes up instantly. We get one noid flash per cranking attempt and NO spark at all. There is power at the injector but the ground pulse from the ECU is missing. There is power to the COP unit but no ground...	View
	2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L 4x4 VIN: 3B7HF12Y4Y Howdy, Working on this 2000 ram 1500 4x4 pick up, when driving in 4x4 there is a noise and vibration, goes away in 2wd, sounds like a badfront axle or front drive shaft u-joint, hoisted vehilce and checked u-joints, with as bad as the symptoms are i thought it...	View
	2003 Dodge Dakota Sport 3.9L vibration VIN: 1D7HG38X33 this dakota came in with a noticable vibration felt in the steering wheel. the rear u-joint seems to have play and the front drive shaft also a litle play. we replaced the tires with a new set and no difference .. i took the front driveshaft off and still no c...	View
	2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3L bcm VIN: 1D4GP44353 Vehicle came in on hook, we found vehicle had no gas, yet fuel gauge reading 3/4 tank. Had power to fuel sensor, so we tested with a new fuel pump assembly (external test). Same result, 3/4 tank. Concluded BCM was defective, replaced. All BCM components appear...	View
	2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L engine oil VIN: 1D7HA16DX5 engine has large amount of anti-freeze in oil pan. no appearant misfires, indicating any kind of head issue. no exhaust gasses found in cooling system. engine runs smooth for now. wondering if anyone had seen issues with intake manifold cracking, or gasket fai...	View
	2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L No Start VIN: 3D7KS28C45 This vehicle was towed in because customer filled entire tank with gas, It ran until it died and then was towed in. We drained tank of all gas, and then refilled with diesel fuel and diesel 911 to help rid it of excess gas. Truck will still not start. No signa...	View
	1989 Ford Bronco XLT 5.0L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FMEU25NXK This Bronco came in to us on the tow truck. It wouldn't run at all. We brought it into the shop and checked the basics. Got good fuel pressure and spark. Ran a compression test and everything looks okay. When the plugs were out we noticed how rich it had been ... Trouble codes: 22 (MAP Sensor is out of range), 42 (HEGO indicates rich)	View
	1993 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L Misfire VIN: 1FTCR10A3P Vehicle runs good until around 50mph and while accelerating it begins to spark knock for a second or two, then it stops spark knocking and begins to misfire, run rough, and have low power. If you slow down below 50mph or stop and take off again it will run goo...	View
	1993 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L 4x4 electric VIN: 1FTCR15X5P this truck came in with no 4x4. transmission had been changed due to bearing failure. i have pulled the push button switch out and installed it in a different truck and it worked fine. i checked for power and ground at the switch plug in no problem found. on t...	View
	1994 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FALP52U2R Thanks in advance . This 3.0l taurus came in over the weekend on the hook . Tested for spark and it had none. tested ignition system and replaced distributor with new ignition module. car has spark now but will not start. checked and replaced plugs (fuel foule...	View
	1995 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L Blend door VIN: 1FALP52U2S Thanks in advance. I have a customer with a 95 Taurus that has a blend door problem. I have moderate heat that does not change with the temp dial. The potentiometer does change state indicating the actuator moves and you can barely hear the actuator run. Probl...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L heater VIN: 1FTZF17201 Heater gets warm, not hot. Water temp looks o.k. I have been told a restrictor needs to be in heater core hoses. No one can tell me if it goes into the inlet to the heater core hose or outlet. Can anyone help? Thanks.	View
	2002 Ford Taurus SE 2-Valve 3.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FAHP56U72 Hi huys. this is my dads car. He complains that in the city the car is very hard on fuel.(about 30 km to 1/4 tank) hooked up my genysis and scan for codes none found. check data stft fluctuates between -2.6 and +1.3 02 data is good on b1s1 and b2s1 but b1s2 an...	View
	2002 Ford Taurus SE 4-Valve 3.0L Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FAFP55S92 Thanks in advance , car will sit and idol fine then stall as if you shut off key ,turn key off and will re-start ,then all is fine.May work well for a day or more .Take and drive will stumble here and there ,mash the throttle @ 60MPH and motor misses , at time...	View
	2002 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.3L no power VIN: 1FDSS34FX2 this thing misses and is what seems to me is overfueling, lots of smoke out tailpipe and no power acts like plugged cat but does not have a cat. this is the only code in the system, now this is a ambulance, i now these injectors usually end up being bad, but t... Trouble codes: P0284 (cylinder 8 contribution balance)	View
	2003 Ford Ranger Edge 4.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: E83PA01157 Vehicle came in with a stall in reverse only when warm. Road tested vehicle to check drive ability and vehicle was fine. When vehicle is cold problem is not there at all. Removed and cleaned the IAC checked throttle plates and grounds but found nothing. Custom... Trouble codes: P1780 (transmission range sensor)	View
	2004 Ford Focus SE 2.3L Engine VIN: 1FAFP36ZX4 This vehicle came in with a locked up engine. (customer hit something and lost all oil and kept driving) We replaced the engine with a Ford Reman. Upon start up there is a slight knocking noise coming from the engine. It sounds like it's coming from in top at ...	View
	2006 Ford E-150 XLT 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTPX14596 Vechile Misfires when acellerating in passing gear number 5 cylinder. Switched coils from #5 cylinder to #6, missfire didn't change still #5 missfire code. Trouble codes: P0305 (Misfire 5 Cylinder), P0300 (Random Cylinder Misfire)	View
	2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 5.4L no power VIN: 1FTWW31548 Truck was at dealership, but would not warranty convertor failure if no cause of failure was known. Truck runs great, no engine missfires. This the second truck we had to repalce the driver front convertor on with same kind of mileage. We and the customer woul... Trouble codes: P0430 (bank 2 catalist inefficiency)	View
	1999 GMC C3500 Sierra SL 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GDJC34R8X Fuel pump runs but shows 20psi at the test port up front. Truck runs briefly on a shot of ether. So spark ok. I can hear the fuel pump running and fuel shooting back in the the gas from the return line. Question #1: This is a Vortec, so if the "Spider" fuel in...	View
	2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTHK23192 This has been an ongoing problem for the last 5 years. Every winter this duramax will go into limp mode and the ses lamp comes on. Won't go past 20 mph. And sometimes when that happens the fuel gauge will read empty and the check guage lamp is on. It happened ... Trouble codes: P0101, P0201, P0204, P0206, P0207, P1261	View
	2003 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKES16S63 This truck came in with the check engine light on with a p0306. At first customer said he wanted a tune up but realized that the misfire should be checked first. I swapped coils and plugs and miss remained on #6. Put a vacuum gauge on it and had a nice steady ... Trouble codes: P0306	View
	2006 Hyundai Sonata LX 3.3L No Start VIN: 5NPEU46F06 no start plugs front 3 are flooded clys are washed out is it poss that the purge valve stuck and caused flooding. cust states after fueling engine would not start fuel sample is clean . engine is tring to start i have not tried cleaning all 6 plugs yet just tr... Trouble codes: P2127, P2138, P0606	View
	2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L abs/ dsc VIN: SAJEA51C32 Hey guys. I am having trouble with the 2002 Jaguar xtype. I'm hoping someone can help me out. THe vehicle came in with abs dsc light on. Speedometer is inoperative. No check engine light is on. Scanned vehicle with Snap On Modis for power train codes. No codes...	View
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW68N3X I keep mgetting a P0203 code. I checked all injectors -14.0-14.4 OHMS.replaced the offending injector anyway plus ohm checked the injectors unplugged with the same results. voltage at the injectors was within .2v of battery . TPS replaced and rechecked.Crank s... Trouble codes: P0203 (Injector Coil)	View
	2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0L loud whisle noise VIN: 1J4FA59S7Y After driving 5-10 min develops a loud whistle that can be changed with throttle movement. doesnt seem to be affected by temp as has done after cold start as well as after hot soak. if leave in gear and get hood up lasts about 30-45 seconds if put into park on...	View
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L Engine electronics VIN: 1J4GW48SXY Vehicle towed in. Checked first for crank sensor short by checking voltage at TPS and checks ok. No communication at data port with Modis. Cooling fan runs continuous with key on as dose fuel pump. ASD relay buzzes with key on. Purge solenoide and IAC activate...	View
	2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L Pining VIN: 1J4FA49S91 Have a pinging problem with this one. I pings under acceleration. Have labscoped the o2 sensors and they are good and not bias. Performed top engine clean. Still pinging.Scanned with drb3 and looked at fuel trims. short term is between 2.6% to 0.8% and long te...	View
	2008 Lexus RX350 3.5L warning VIN: 2T2GK31U38 We have a "solitary beep" that is heard from the dash area. One 'BEEP' only one minute after the top of the hour ...then one 'BEEP' every five minutes after til the next hour. Then it starts over again. Nothing touched by our tech as far as the NAVIGATION/INFO...	View
	2001 Lincoln LS 3.9L cabin air temp VIN: 1LNHM87A21 this vehicle came to my shop for a lack of heat issue. upon initial inspection the presure test revelaed that the t-stat was leaking. i replaced thet-stat & seal. once the system was bled of air it seemed to be ok with heat. the vehicle was running in the shop...	View
	1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Electronic VIN: W0BBA45A6E Climate control is erratic-sometimes there is heat-other times not.The center vent control behind the radio is broken-you can see it with the radio and control panel out so the thing only blows out the defrost and vents-which is ok with the owner-my main probl...	View
	1996 Mercedes-Benz c200 2.0L noisy valve train VIN: WDB2020202 when engine idling has distinct rattle in valve train -timing chain area are these vehcle known for problems in this area our next step is to remove tvalvecover and visually check any help or guidance appreciated	View
	1994 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L Left Front Caliper and Master Cylinder VIN: 4M2DV11W7R We received this vehicle from a new customer. Upon initial arrival had left front caliper seizing. We replaced the master cylinder with a reman unit. After the repair we still had the same fault. We then replaced the master cylinder with a new unit. We also ch...	View
	2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L No Comm VIN: 4M2ZU86E32 Hello, This is the second Mountianeer in as many months with no scan tool communication. With this one if we disconnect the two instrument cluster connectors we get communication back. We assumed that the cluster was taking down the bus so we replaced it with ...	View
	2007 Mercury Montego Luxury 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1MEFM40157 There is a hole in the intake manifold above the egr valve. Is this a common problem? Is there antything i need to adress while replacing intake to prevent this from happening again?	View
	2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 3.0L shifting VIN: JA4MT21H02 mitsu people please help this truck came in withtrans issuses - started by checking fluid level & condition (ok) ses light was on so pulled codes 27 & 41 tested & found bad output speed sensor & gear selector replaced both input & output sensors & gear range s...	View
	1991 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 3.0L Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire VIN: JN1CZ24H1M hi guys, i have this car that came in for low idle & dies when it is cold some times andwhen it is accting up it gives you a rough idle, but it does not happen all the time, i changed the mass air flow sensor with a reman one and the problem happened the same ...	View
	1999 Nissan Quest SE 3.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4N2XN11T0X I am at a lost with this Quest. It has a rough idle almost as if Egr was flowing slightly. I found one similar post from a 2005 but it was never fixed. Here is where I'm confused. The alpha (fuel trim) is running around 83-90% which means it is subtracting fue... Trouble codes: P0325	View
	2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8L Excessive Emissions VIN: 3N1CB51D46 replaced both 02 sensors and cat convertor and it still failed co. limit is .37 and reading is 1.09 Trouble codes: P2A00 (description unavailable)	View
	1998 Plymouth Neon Expresso 2.0L No Start VIN: 1P3ES47C3W I need help from you car experts. This car died about 15 miles from the shop. The owner decided to jump start it even though it would turn over fine. They hooked up the jumper cables backwards and cooked the jumper cables and who knows what else. I hauled the ...	View

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	2001 Audi A4 Quattro Avant 1.8L stereo VIN: WAUKC68D71 Thanks for the input. This vehicle is not yet fixed but definatly needs a new radio. Don't know why it happened when it did but it is what it is. I wanted to make sure there was not a programming error before replacing radio. Thanks again for all your help.	7
	2002 BMW 330Ci 3.0L intermittant power VIN: WBABS53042 Replaced & recoded EWS module. Starts & drives normally since 12/17.	8
	2002 Chevrolet S10 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS195X2 Did research and found exhaust shop is going to need to replace cat with OE or Bigger After market cat, have not hear back from customer on which converter was reinstalled on vehicle. Thanks for input Trouble codes: P0420.	18
	2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2L compression VIN: 1G1AJ12F85 THANKS TO ALL THAT REPLIED. NO COMPRESSION WAS DUE TO FUEL FLOODING THE CYLINDERS. I POURED SOME MORE OIL AND CRANKED THE ENGINE. AFTER A FEW TIMES OF DOING THIS COMPRESSION WAS RESTORED. After I got compression back the vehicle was running off of two c...	17
	2000 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L MIL Lamp on, VIN: 1B7KF2369Y This one is fixed, we have our buss circuit back. Several replies stated that we had a problem in the buss circuit but the trick was finding it, some replies talked about it being a sensor or module. We disconnected every sensor & component that operates off... Trouble codes: P1694 (no engine buss message), P1687 (no mil buss message), P0215 (inj pump control circuit), P1698 (no transmission buss message), P1693 (mil fault in companion module).	10
	1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Cuts out VIN: 1FMDU34E3V aftre replacing plenum seals and resetting kam,codes haven't returned,but noise that started out sounding like a backfire has gotten worse,now sounds like drivetrain. only happens low speed cruise (40-50mph) not on hard acel. any ideas? thanks to all who repli... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174, P0420.	15
	1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0L heater VIN: 1FMDA31U9V We replaced the rear heater core, found it was not completely plugged, but low had low flow. While bleeding the air, we raised the front of the van up 3+ feet and ran to try to get air to bleed out, improved, but not ready to return to the customer, so patient...	7
	1999 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FTYR14VSX The truck is running fine now. I replaced the IAC valve and no more problem! Thanks to all who showed an interest in helping Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Hank	22
	2004 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP53224 Ok Im closing this one as fixed as the customer picked the car up friday and as of this afternoon still ok.What I found is this: 1)upper intake plenum gaskets dry but not crack/dislodged from their seats.replaced while apart. 2)spark plugs original and quit wo... Trouble codes: P0171 (lean bank 1), P0174 (lean bank 2), P0300 (missfire detected), P0316 (eng. misfire on start up), P2196 (afr. 02sns. exc. rich b1s1).	16
	2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.0L fuel injection VIN: 1FDAF57P25 Thank you to all who replied, with your help we were able to accurately inform the customer that he most likely had an injector failure due to the low fuel pressure. We also determined that Ford had extended the warranty on the injectors to 5 years or 100,000...	18
	2006 Ford Taurus SEL 3.0L heater VIN: 1FAFP56U16 Thanks guys, the blend door motor seems to be the intermittent culprit. Replaced it and so far so good.	7
	1995 Geo Prizm LSi 1.8L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1Y1SK5287S THANKS TO ALL THAT RESPONDED TO OUR REQUEST - WE DID INSTALL A TOYOTA FACTORY COIL & THE PROPLEM OF OUR MISSFIRE HAS BEEN FIXED. AGAIN THANKS TO ALL & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!	5
	2003 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L passenger side fuse box, fuse # 13 VIN: 5FMRL18073 Thanks to all who replied. The sliding door control module in the passenger side fuse box was the culprit.	5
	2004 Hyundai Sonata LX 2.7L No Start VIN: KMHWF35H14 thanks for the the replies, all great, but still trying to get a failure. 1 no start in last 30 days, have labscope on various sensors.	11
	2005 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L Driveshaft? VIN: KNDJD73335 Thanks to all who responded, I'm happy to say its fixed. Arizona Driveshaft found that the other two u-joints were also worn. They didn't seem worn to me, but replacing them fixed it. Steve from Indiana, I'll follow your word and start selling u-joints fron...	5
	1993 Mazda MX-6 2.0L No 3rd Gear VIN: 1YVGE31A6P Thanks you guys for all your help, everyone said the same thing. This unit is a POS and three bad ones is possible. So I took #2 apart and sure enough 3-4 clutches were toast. We are a tranny shop but customer couldn't afford real overhaul and we avoid this ...	6
	1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L No Start VIN: IG2NE12TOX Thanks for the response, and the problem was in the fuel pump relay. A pin had corroded on theground side and as it would heat up the circut would fail to close the relay fully thus no injector signal. i replaced the relay and repaired the pdc pins. thanks ...	9
	2000 Subaru Forester L 2.5L all gears VIN: JF1SF6555Y viscous coupling/clutch disks in differential in the tail housing was fried. replaced unit and all is good. kind of baffling, but we had an eager tech take it apart and found scoring on outside of the viscous coupling and it smelled obviously burnt. customer d...	12
	1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L no power/ poor accel VIN: JT3VN39W1S First: THANX to all who replied !! The final fix was replacing the Throttle Position Sensor. I took pictures of the data pids at idle and 2550 rpm to see if I could add them to my help request. While looking at the 2550 rpm data stream I noticed that the Throt... Trouble codes: 24 (Intake Air Temp sensor circuit open or short).	14
	2003 Toyota Highlander 2.4L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEGD21A03 SORRY FOR THE DELAY ON THIS VEHICLE--I WAS WAITING FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME BACK TO MY SHOP-IT CAME FROM A USED CAR LOT AND I THINK THEY GOT NERVOUS ABOUT SPENDING TOO MUCH TO FIX IT-I THINK THEY WHOLE SALED THE VEHICLE-I RECIEVED GREAT IN PUT ON THE PROBLEM IT... Trouble codes: P0171 (lean bank one).	10
	2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L pick up tube VIN: WVWPD63B11 My customer finally gave me the ok to pull the pan and clean the pick up tube. It was badly plugged with both carbon and pieces of silicone that had fallen into the pan. I actually had to use a torch to burn out some of the carbon as the carb cleaner left a lo...	23
	2003 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S 1.8L LH power windows VIN: 3VWCD21403 After all data tsb's I found one that matched the problem we we're having exactly !.It stated that when replacing the window regulator you MUST replace it with the same part # as the oem unit,because if you use the new updated unit can not be retimed properly,...	10
	2001 Volvo V70 T5 2.3L wipers VIN: YV1SW53D11 Replaced both both relays. I had replaced one of them. The other wiper relay was activating; I opened it found burnt contacts. My wife is happy now. Thanks for the input from guys who replied.	3
	2004 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L head lights, ect VIN: YV1CZ91424 Hi you all and thanks for the input. It's the ICM display unit thats the problem, we had someone that works on circuit boards re solder it and it worked for a while. We have a used one coming and they are giving us a 100 day warranty, so hope we get a good one...	3

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