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	2000 Audi A6 Quattro 2.7L dome lights VIN: WAUED54BOY Dome lights pulse on-off with ignition key on and RF door open. If ignition key is off, dome lamps work normally with RF door. All other doors work dome lamps normally. I have vag-com software and data list shows RF closed when it is open. So maybe the door sw...	View
	1991 BMW 325is 2.5L No Start VIN: WBAAA1319L Hello Everyone, Happy holidays to all. I have this BMW that does not start. Customer parked at work at the end of shift goes to car no start. I go to his work, seems to have no spark but fuel. i pulled a plug wire out and laid it on the valve cover and i saw...	View
	2003 BMW 745Li 4.4L engine VIN: WBAGN63433 Hello gentelmen. I have here a BMW with a mysterious oil leak. Vehicle came in with a locked water pump and for an oil leak. Repaired the waterpump, cleaned the engine, and added oil dye. Oil is leaking from behind the alternator. This is not exactly the k...	View
	2003 BMW Z4 2.5i 2.5L p0411 VIN: 4USBT33473 Hello everyone and thanks for the HELP! I have this Z4 2.5 that came in for the MIL light being on with a code P0411 for insufficient secondary air flow detected. We found good power and ground to the electric air pump but the pump was dead. We took it off an...	View
	1993 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G4HR53L7P Customer took battery out and car hasn't started since. I have spark and initial injector pulse then looses injector pulse.Checked wiring and did scratch test. All seems to be okay. I can unplug all injectors and have pulse. Plug one injector in and loose puls...	View
	1993 Buick Century Custom 3.3L Starting VIN: 1BU1C12345 I have one here that is really stumping me. This Buick was towed in for a no start. Quick check had spark, weak! Fuel injector pulse. No codes. Installed new crank sensor, no help. Removed found plug gap at .090. Plugs, & wires had not been changed. Installed ...	View
	2000 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Accessories VIN: 1G4HP54K1Y This is the wifes car so... She went to turn on the road and it died. Lost all power completely. I have no lights, anywhere, key on produces nothing. No chime or dash lights when turned to run or crank position. Removed rear seat and tested Battery. it passed ...	View
	2000 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L i.p.c. VIN: 1G4HR54K1Y the problem is that the instrument cluster goes wacko. various warning lites come on and gauges quit working. this seems to only happen when the alternator is charging 15 volts or more. have replced the i.p.c. & the ignition switch. we've also tried a new alte...	View
	1994 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L Alternator VIN: 1G6KY5290R Car came to shop with ChkEng Lt on and message center giving high voltage. Hooked up tester,monitor charging system,14.5v and 30amps but then it will spike to 17v with no change to amps[30amps] for 10 to 30 seconds and fall back to normal. This car has had bat...	View
	1998 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L no start VIN: 1G6KY5494W Hello, the boss is away and his relative had this car towed here and they want it yesterday. The story is, car would not start for them 2 days ago and before the tow truck came he tried to start it and it did start. So instead of bringing it to the shop he jus...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L headlights VIN: 1GCEK19T53 headlights will go out on high beam and then low beam never lose marker or tail	View
	2004 Chevrolet S10 LS 4.3L transfer case #233 VIN: 1GCDT13X04 hi thanks for reading this and trying to help. truck came in hard to get into 4wd.system is just straight 4wd push button 2h,4h,4l, transfercase #233. grinds when you try it may take 3to 6 times but it will go in. found out of fluid install new fluid and insta...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L heated seats VIN: 3GNFK16Z45 Cannot seem to be able to fix the heated seats on this truck.Both front heated seats will work for about 5 min and then just shut off.Tech 2 data says they are still on but the light indicators on the switch go off and heaters quit heating.All heating elements...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L air bag light VIN: 1G1AL15F37 have code b0081.while reading thru troubleshooter,found the passenger presence system runs thru rear view morror.car has aftermarket windshield,mirror and drivers side glass. anyone had the pleasure of messing with this	View
	2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 3.5L headlamps VIN: 2A8GM68446 Sometimes the headlights flicker a little and other times they will go out completely then come back on in a second or so,once it was on high beams and after they went out only the low beams came back on. Our Genisys scanner shows headlight outputs off for hig...	View
	1995 Dodge Stratus 2.4L limp mode VIN: 1B3EJ56H0S Hi guys Using the OE trouble shooting guide I came to the conclusion that the TCM was bad. I even had the same temp reading of 1032 degrees as one of the previous post fixes on iatn. The only thing is the solenoid is leaking ATF from the connector that goes...	View
	2001 Dodge Caravan Sport 3.3L speedometer VIN: 2B4GP44371 hey all speedometer is not working. scanner shows that the speed sensor is working. no codes show up. and all fuses are good. thought i would ask for help before i condem the speedo head. thanks	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L Turn Signals VIN: 1D7HA18N23 Hi this is a intermittent problem that happens not to frequent. I hae managed to get it to happen once in the bay.As soonas I started to test things the problem disappeared.when thre cutomer has it it seems to act up .I hae tested the wiring for resistance p...	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L batt draw VIN: 3D7MU46C13 Drains Batteries in 2-3 days seems to have draw from fcm and # 51 fuse {cluster,radio,under hood lamp} whick this truck does not have a under hood lamp.	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
	2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.8L MIL Lamp on One for you Mopar guys. Thought I had a pretty good understanding of how these evap system work.The leak detection pump will pressurize the system and determine the size of the leak by the amount of time it takes to return to the contact points as the piston b... Trouble codes: P0455 (Large Evap Leak)	View
	2000 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L fuel pump VIN: 1FTRE1422Y Vehicle came in for no start condition. Vehicle has spark , fuel pump relay and fuses are good. However, there is no power going to the fuel pump. The fuel pump cut off switch is okay. Not sure what is going on. Any help would be appreciated. I am told to chec...	View
	2002 Ford Focus SVT 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3FAHP39542 Customer just bought the car and blew the clutch the next day. They decided to do a timing belt at the same time. Customer picked up car and called saying ck engine lamp on. Light was not on prior to being serviced. Found codes P1381 VCT overadvanced, and P060... Trouble codes: P1381 (VCT overadvanced), P0605 (PCM Rom Fault)	View
	2003 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L pcm VIN: 1FTRW08L83 This truck was towed in stalled on the road. Now it wont start and there is dashes on the odometer and no communication with the pcm. Tried a cluster and a pcm out of the same year make and model of the truck. Same thing. looked for components that could draw ...	View
	2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9L Misfire VIN: 1FAHP6OAX4 Car came in low power and misfire. Scan computer found code P0351. Swaped coil with number two code changed to P0352. Replaced coil and plug. Test drivin it all seemed fine. Perfomend a fuel injection air induction service, test drove and noticed a skip. scann... Trouble codes: P0300, P0351, P0355, P0358	View
	2002 GMC Sonoma SL 4.3L Misfire VIN: 1GTDT19W72 po300 checked fuel pressure and found low, replaced fuel pump. fuel pressure at 56 psi. still had misfire replaced fuel injector spider rail. installed cap,rotor, plugs , wires, and found still a little misfire. found clogged converter and replaced. vehicle re... Trouble codes: 306 (cylinder 6 misfire)	View
	2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 6.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 2GTFK69U32 2002 sierra 6.0, towed in, no start. Customer states it died on the road. After it cooled down, it restarted then died after 5min. They then installed plugs and fuel pump to no avail. What Ive found: Fuel pressure 60psi, No Spark, No injecter pulse, No codes ...	View
	1988 Honda Civic LX 1.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: JHMED365XJ Hi All! I have a problem with this honda civic. Original complaint was high idle speed. Ck tune up parts, timing and idle speed. All ok. Road test, car ran great. Car idled for approx 20 minutes. Cooling fans came on but did not go off. Idle speed started cre...	View
	2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHDN45D43 thanks to all in advance. I was hoping a Hyundai tech has seen this problem? maybe a re-flash is neccessary or there is an update? car runs and operates fine, this is the only code. Won't pass state inspection. Trouble codes: P0133	View
	2002 Infiniti I35 3.5L Intermittent wipers VIN: JNKDA31A52 Wipers will stop and start (stutter) on intermittent setting Problem returned after a few weeks. Tried to tweak connectors again but it did not help. Has anyone seen this problem before?	View
	1999 Isuzu Rodeo S 3.2L abs VIN: 4S2CM58W3X abs inoperative. abs light functions normally. no engine, tranny, or abs codes present. wheels lock up, vehicle slides at all speeds. abs pump motor does function if jumped. any help would be greatly appreciated.	View
	2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1J4FA49S8Y came in for bucking at cruise and some times dies when comes to stop but will fire right up. when accel or at cruise it will buck like it is shutting down engine just for a 1/2 second and will do it at random or continue on after another. when it does this the...	View
	2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L cluster gages VIN: 1J4GW48S52 i have a 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo,4.0, automatic,4wd. codes p1686-no skim bus messages recieved, p1687 no cluster bus messages recived.instrument cluster lights all come on and gauges stop working.customer say's the vehicle would start for a couple of s...	View
	2001 Mazda MPV ES 2.5L No Start VIN: JM3LW28Y81 Vehicle came in for crank but will not start. Checked fuel pressure(58 psi), checked for spark(no spark), no access to fuel injectors for noide test, but spark plugs are fuel contaminated so injector pulse more than likely. No spark is definate and at times ve...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 3.2L Electronic VIN: WDBFA63FVF I have 1997 SL 320 ... came in from the another shop they did replaced flex disc was complete broken they also changed brand new drive shaft ... now transminsion not shiftting stuck on 3gear .. i did scan the car got code 051 and 147 (Gear implausible or tran ...	View
	2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500 5.0L fan motor VIN: 4JGAB75E32 Intermittent operation of rear HVAC blower, (located in the console between the front seats), does not matter if the switch that controls this blower,(mounted on the front dash console) is switched on or off. This blower will go up to full speed and back to of...	View
	2003 Nissan Sentra XE 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 3N1CB51D83 customer complaint is it chuggs real bad when first started in the morning, will clear up after a little bit of driving, and the check engine light is on. have not gotten to get it to happen to me. first visit pulled in with no problems, scanned and got p0302 ... Trouble codes: P0302 (first visit), P0300 (second visit)	View
	2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3WH52H8Y Intrigue acting strange. At first problem was intermittent. Car would die randomly driving down the road,all dash lights would be flashing, vehicle would not start when lights flashing, once lights stopped flashing vehicle would start. Problem went away for ab... Trouble codes: B1422 (BCM Power malfunction)	View
	2003 Saturn L300 3.0L timing belt VIN: 1G8JL54R34 This vehicle came in for a timing belt, as maintenance not due to failure. The shop did not setup the original belt on the timing marks. After installing the new belt, it was found that the left head has two timing marks on each camshaft gear. The part number ...	View
	2006 Scion xA 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTKKT60466 Hi Guys/Gals, P0012 for Camshaft Position 'A' timing retarded. I tested solenoid on scanner. Can fire at idle and engine stalls. Oil is clean, new, and 5w20 as per Toyota TSB. And pressure is OK. Screen on solenoid clear. TSB states cam gear failures. Diag tr... Trouble codes: 0012 (Camshaft position A timing retarded)	View
	1991 Toyota Previa LE 2.4L Brake Bleeding VIN: JT3AC11R2M Customer lost brakes in car about a month ago. They brought the car to us and we diagnosed the master cylinder. The customer opt to have his neighbor due the job. The car was then brought back to us to have brakes bled. We have bled every line in the vehicle i...	View
	1992 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality VIN: JT2ST87N9N Running rich fouling all plugs with soot and misfiring throughout the RPM range. Replaced the distributor(coil was cracked), and ECT sensor. The scanner shows the ECT voltage to be 4.5v but the actual reading at the sensor is .5v. The voltage at the plug when ...	View
	1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: WVWCA01551 first of all car sits for months at a time. listed repairs have been done over the last five years but only 3k miles. (fuel tank done last 12-14-09). car came in for fuel leak and misfire (fouling out plugs). put engine on scope shows misfire on all cylinders....	View
	2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Harsh Down Shift VIN: WVWVD63B11 Transmission was removed and overhauled after customer complaint regarding harsh shifting, and slipping. Before R/R Pan was pulled and inspected found Transmission Appr. 4qts low. After repair transmission seems to still be suffering the same problem. There ou...	View
	2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSD69M01 This is one of those that has been at multiple garages, lucky me. Intermitently the throttle will drop out but if customer parks vehicle it will come back leaving codes stored above. Also vehicle came in with a horible misfire at idle. I checked vacuum and the... Trouble codes: 17950 (Angle Sensor G187), 17579 (Angle Sensor G188), P0300	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2002 Audi A6 Quattro Avant 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUVT64B72 Found a broken wire inside the connector. I was trying to be a good mechanic and backprobe to check wireing so as to not spread terminals turns out the problem was right infront of my face thanks to all that replied Trouble codes: P0113.	10
	1995 BMW 525i 2.5L Engine VIN: WBAHJ6321S Sorry I didnt reply faster. The compression readings are with the throttle open and with oil squirted in and it was turned over numerous times. Good spark. I feel the chain jumped. The owner was not wanting to spend any more on this car. It was towed away. Tha...	17
	2000 BMW 323i 2.5L seat belt light VIN: WBAAM3337Y well I rechecked everything,still unable to clear codes, I took car to dealer they cleared codes and could not give me an answer as to what the issue was, when I returned to the shop it then only had a d/s pretensioner code stored. I since have taken it to a l...	7
	2003 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G4HR54K33 Thanks To Everyone That Replied, I Tried Several Times To Have Customer Return The Vehicle To Check Some Of Your Ideas. Unfortunatly The Vehicle Was Traded In On A New Vehicle. I Was Very Disappointed I Really Wanted Find Out What Was Wrong... Thanks Again For...	39
	1990 Chevrolet C70 C7D042 7.0L Misfire, BACK FIRE VIN: 1GBL7D1E7L Many thanks to those that replied to my post, the fix was to replace power valve in the carb, removed the Carb and replaced the gaskets and power valve, test drove and it has fixed the problem. My hat is off to Ken from Illinois who knew of this problem.	4
	1993 Chevrolet K1500 WT 4.3L Hydraulic System VIN: 1GCEK14Z4P This truck is finally fixed. I lost money on labor but am happy to have resolved the problem, thanks to iATN. After pulling the trans and clutch (bell)housing I removed the release fork from the pivot stud and found the stud worn excessively and the fork cra...	17
	1998 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GNDM19W5W Hello, I have confirmed the cause of the problem and awaiting customer's approval; so, I will close this request with the confirmed diagnosis. First, you were all a great help and I would like to thank you. Although you may have not pinpointed the problem, y... Trouble codes: P0300 (Multiple Cylinder Misfire).	14
	2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3L speedo cluster VIN: VN08110122 we replaced the speedo cluster and finshed replacing the 4x4 module sensor and also replaced the leaky seal. make note we also replaced the 4x4 switch on the dash first and that did not help. the dealer had to re program thanks for all of the help Mike	15
	2003 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L radio VIN: 1GNDT13X43 Thanks for all the help on this one. I found a web site that was a great help www.termpro.com I used a am radio and traced the noise to the distributor cap. We replaced the cap and all is well the cap had been arcing but not enough to cause andy drivabilty pr...	10
	2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2L Mechanical VIN: 1G1AK12F55 Customer called the dealer where he purchased the vehicle and they decided the transmission needed rebuilding and was going to give a partial warranty.	4
	2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 4.2L po894 VIN: 1GNET16S26 I replaced the TCC sloenoid as many of you suggested and so far the Code has not returned. I am calling this one fixed, I hope!! Happy Holidays and Thanks for the help	8
	2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.8L abs VIN: 1GCEK14C38 Thank-you for your replies. After exhausting testing on the rear wheel speed circuits and associated data/replicated circuits the issue came down to signal stregnth from the rear speed sensor. Testing the signal as per GM info the signal tested OK. Freq of 25...	5
	2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD WT 6.6L front brakes VIN: 1GCJC33678 most said problem at trialer brakes , all new parts and tried a new trailer and problem still there . Customer took truck. thanks for all your help.	12
	1992 Chrysler LeBaron Landau 2.5L No Start VIN: 1C3XU45K4N Thanks for all the help it was the pickup coil it was recently replaced and I made the mistake of looking for power going to distributor	11
	2000 Chrysler Cirrus LXi 2.5L No Start VIN: 1C3EJ56H7Y thanks everyone for your help, reman distributor fixed it. the modis scanner does not show cranking RPM but I borrowed a DRB scanner then had crank & cam sensors showing yes, ohms test on coil was in spec but replaced distributor anyway & all is good, thanks a...	11
	2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C4FY48B82 Yes this one is fixed. I had to wait for the customer to bring it back in. The boss was supposed to call her back and never did she came back in yesterday upset. The day after I posted we ordered a purge valve just to have it ready, based on the majority of ... Trouble codes: P0456.	16
	2005 Chrysler Pacifica Limited 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C4GF68485 Thanks guys for answering my question about the Pacifica O2 readings. Chrysler does use a different range on the scanner than others. I'll try and post these kind of questions on the discussion forum next time. I haven't used it before and didn't even think ab... Trouble codes: P0420 (Catalyst efficiency).	7
	1993 Dodge W250 5.9L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1B7KM26C0P Thank you to everyone for all your help. Albert nailed it with the idle speed setting. I used my Solus Pro for an rpm reference and set idle at 750 rpm (it was at 640 rpm), with A/C on and vehicle in gear. Set idle yesterday and it drove OK. Checked it again t...	7
	1999 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FMZU34E6X MOST HELP SAID OUT OF TIM [...] ENDED UP BEING A BROKEN EXHAUST VALVE SPRING AND THE CHAIN TENSIONER WAS MORE THAN PROBLEM BUT THANKS TO EVERY ONE IS NOW ALL GOOD THANKS TO ALL Trouble codes: P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (p0303-), P0303 (p0172-), P0172 (p0174-), P0174 (testing and results).	16
	2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L 4 Wheel drive VIN: 1FMZU73W62 Thank you for all the help guys. I checked with the Ford dealer and the parts guy said they hadnt sold a switch in about a year. We replaced the T-case control module and all is well. Thanks again! Dave	6
	2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L Restraint VIN: 1FMDU83W43 Thanks folks! Great info received. I did learn that to properly diagnose this system requires a Ford scan tool or else many hours of headache. I sent the vehicle back to the body shop so they can take it to the dealer.	9
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L 4 4 inop VIN: 1FTPX14584 thanks to everyone. this truck is fixed. i found that the left hub would not engage even with air presure. tried cleaning hub but the repair was replacing it. thanks again iatn rocks	10
	2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L noise VIN: 0615635492 Thanks for everyone that replied. I filled the trans per instructions from all of you and the noise did calm down a bit. But not completley gone.	10
	2007 Ford F-150 FX2 5.4L Suspension VIN: 1FTPW12V37 Sorry for the delay,but the truck is a work truck so I told the customer to use it till I got a handle on the problem. The only thing I hadn't tried was switching the rotor/bearing assemblies. When Frank and Tommy from Texas suggested the same thing,I did it ...	8
	2008 Ford Mustang 4.0L Clutch replaced 2 times VIN: 1ZVHT80N98 Hello everyone have finally figured this one out and fixed it.Production date was 06/07 manufacturer had put in 08 flywheel and 07 clutch and pressure plate found out was updated pressure plate from ford installed all new parts clutch felt and worked much bett...	24
	1999 GMC C3500 Sierra SL 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GDJC34R8X Thank you everyone for your replies. They were a great help when it seems hopeless. The front fuel pump was OK. The tank was empty. It turns out that the module which monitors the twin tank system was the culprit. The driver was mislead into driving until ...	43
	2003 GMC Sierra 2500 6.0L Surge VIN: 1GTGK29U33 Vehicle has not returned as of this time, tech posts were, normal problem when cold that you can't accelerate , this is prorammed into the ecm called catalytic light off, it holds the timing back to create heat for cat as coolant temp reaches 140deg, hook scan...	3
	2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.0L Parking brake, high beam lights dimmly glowing VIN: 1GTHK29U73 I started by removing the pin at the ipc (gray) serial data stream hi beam indicator and parking brake warning bulb no longer illuminated brightly when circuits were energized but did continue to faintly glow and battery draw was still present. So i took the...	9
	2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.0L Misfire VIN: 1GTHK29U14 THANKS TO ALL THAT READ THE POST, IT IS A LEAKING INTAKE VALVE THAT A CRANKING COMPRESSION TEST DID NOT SHOW, WE PULLED THE INTAKE AGAIN AND SPRAYED SOME BRAKE KLEEN AROUND THE INTAKE VALVE AT TDC, THEN ADDED SHOP PRESSURE TO CYL AND FOUND THE AIR LEAKING AROU... Trouble codes: P030*.	18
	2003 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L Misfire VIN: 2HKYF18453 We adjusted all valves and found the rear bank was out of adjustment. Local Honda dealer had done the 100k maintenanceand in process had tried to repair misfire codes by replacing coils and then adjsuting valves on front bank only. Thanks for the help. Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0303, P0304, P0305, P1607.	11
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW68N3X As it turns out,if I had stuck to the basics, I would have saved myself some valuable time. A new valvespring to replace the broken one on the #3 cyl intake,which is the code setting cyl,fixed the problem. Mopar had a revised spring and retainer,which much be ... Trouble codes: P0203 (Injector Coil).	13
	2001 Mazda MPV DX 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM3LW28G61 after running dvom tests at maf sensor which incorporates iat sensor, the voltage output showed temp readings consistant with scanner readings through computer. heating maf with hair dyrer, only brought voltage to 3.5volts or 30f, also consistant with scanner ... Trouble codes: P0113.	3
	2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2.3L MIL Lamp on, No drive LOS VIN: 4F2CZ59HX8 The Tribute is in the hands of the insurance company at this point. I have recommended the eCVT/TCM be replaced. The body shop brought over the old wiring harness that was replaced, I cross checked all of the PCM and TCM wires with the old harness. I did find,... Trouble codes: P0A0A (High Voltage system interlock circuit), U2023 (Invalid network data recieved from another module with faulted input set in ABS), P1A0D (Hybrid generator disabled), P1A0E (Hybrid motor disabled), P1A13 (Regen Disabled), P2104 (TAC forced idle mode).	5
	1996 Mercedes-Benz c200 2.0L noisy valve train VIN: WDB2020202 Thanks to all replies - yes whilst sounded internal a simple removal of serpentine belt found problems with tensioner - so simple - should have picked it earlier but that is the benefit of Tech help - another point of view	5
	1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4N2DU55P9V HAVE NOT YET FIXED VEHICLE, JUST ABOUT ALL REPLIES SAID TO CLEAN OUT VENT HOSE, THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A VENT HOSE, ONLY A FOAM FILTER. CUSTOMER IS GOING TO BRING BACK AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR SO I CAN GO FURTHER. I WILL UPDATE POST ONCE I HAVE FIXED TH... Trouble codes: P1450.	5
	1990 Mitsubishi Montero LS 3.0L No Start VIN: JA4GJ51S4L customer driving for now, installed new plug wires and changed the autolite plugs to ngk apears to be a little better.when i changed the plugs the plugs on the left bank they had a lot of soot/carbon on them the ones on the right bank look cleaner only 1 week ...	6
	2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.4L radio VIN: 4A3AC44G4Y Thank you for all your help. I was able to unlock the radio but I could not get the speakers to work. I gave up and finally replaced the radio and have music again. Thank you again.	13
	2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 2.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JA3AJ26E33 Since raplacing cam sensor, vehicle hasn't returned. Posts were to check ignition switch and fuses for loose or bad connections, check egr valve, try hooking up scope to cam sensor , do a wiggle test and tap on sensor, but if not starting, its probably the cam... Trouble codes: P0340, P0335.	3
	1985 Nissan 720 2.4L No Start VIN: 1N6ND01S0F Thanks for the vote of confidence on my diagnosis.I replaced this distributor 3x's before I got one that actually worked!! A-! cardone electrical parts suck!!! They make great water pumps,but terrible electrical parts! Now I am repairing a defective fuel pump...	8
	2004 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4BA41E54 Thanks for all the replies! I did indeed replace the t-body assem and used the Launch scanner to relearn the idle stuff. Thanks to all who took time to respond and Merry Christmas Trouble codes: P0507, P2135 (throttle pedal sensor a/b corraltion).	17

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