× Auto Repair Pros Member Benefits TechHelp Knowledge Base Forums Resources My iATN Marketplace Chat Pricing About Us Join Industry Sponsors Video Members Only Repair Shops Auto Pro Careers Auto Pro Reviews
Join Now
International Automotive Technicians Network
Prev Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for June 25, 2010
International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only
Next
(Also Available: All, Asian, Chrysler, European, Ford, GM.)
Vehicle Owners: If you are seeking an automotive repair professional to service your vehicle, visit the iATN Repair Shop Finder.

Open Help Requests for All Makes and Models
Help Request Answers
2000 BMW 528i 2.8L multiple items VIN: WBADM5346Y
customer came in with the trac and brake lamps on (IP)and ofcourse is upset that i did not imediatly know what the problem is. however the abs system has codes 20,69,& 73. 73 needs a new preasure sensor. 69 for brake lamp switch is currently operating propper...
View
2004 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Cooling system VIN: 5UXFB53534
we have a coolant leak at the weep hole in the upper portion of the timing cover. On the older models; which we are familar; it would be the valley pan gasket. What is it on this "newer" style N62 engine? thank you very much Dick [...]
View
1995 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Stall VIN: 1G4HP52L3S
hi everyone I have this buick here stall ahter 45 mins of running.this car has been 2 gm dealers for 2 months they could not fix it.they put couple new ecm crank and cam sensors .they call gm tech line . the techline tell them to put new crank and cam connecto... Trouble codes: P0341
View
1989 Cadillac DeVille 4.5L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1G6CD515XK
Well i finally found a car thats killing me. This 89 sedan deville has been troubling me for a week and a half so far. It came in was a stumble under accel or pickup at cruise, first found no comm with ecm and tbi unit leaking fuel at regulator. Replaced ecm a... Trouble codes: 37 (mat circuit shorted), 40 (p/s switch circuit open)
View
1995 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Vents VIN: 1G6KD52B2S
This Cadillac came in with complaint of air condition not cooling.Compressor running but low side pressure high,high side low.Orifice tube full of metal. Replaced compressor,Accumulator Orifice Flush, Evacuate and charge system. Pressures normal nice cold air ...
View
1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 5.7L ride height VIN: 1Z37L6S433
I have the spec.s but am wondering at exactly what point on the car are these measurments taken? From the bottom of frame to the floor or from the bottom of stainless trim to the floor? The info. from Alldata doesn't specify. Thanks for your help.
View
1989 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L No Start VIN: 1G1YY2184K
Customer called said car would not start after driving. Car set for 15 min. Went out to go again cranks but no start. I came next day to tow, car started. Car brought to shop to check car. After first start of day next time trying to start cranks and will not ...
View
1993 Chevrolet K3500 Silverado 6.5L Electronic VIN: 1GCHK39F1P
To all trany guys out there we need help. Ok we rebuit this tranny because reverse wasnt working, after install went for test drive everything was working fine all gears,but after driving about 20 miles it just shift back to third so i stop turn it off start i...
View
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 5.3L Rear speed sensor VIN: 3GNFK16Z34
Hi all...need some GM help. This truck is driving me crazy. ABS light and brake light come on randomly and service brake sys message appears, speedo fluctuates and trans seems to go into neutral...engine will rev with no movement. Getting C0237 rear speed sign...
View
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L lack of power VIN: 1GCHK29U34
this is a high mileage constrution truck.came to me with muffler shot.customer claims truck runs normal on 30 mile run to job site at 6am and 50 degree temps. but on return trip at 5pm and 90 degree hot day truck loses power .owner also truck probably does lot...
View
1991 Chrysler LeBaron 3.0L Turn Signals VIN: 1C3XJ4532M
I have a 91 Lebaron convertible that the turn signals don't cancel left or right. This would normally be easy to figure out however this car does not have a conventional switch on the column, but a switch on the dash that must cancel from a remote signal. The ...
View
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L relay
this cruiser will not engage compressor clutch. i have battery voltage at two pins of the relay can jump to the pin leading to compressor clutch engages.I am not getting a ground to engage relay have changed the pressure switch on drier no help the ac switch o...
View
2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 2B5W1335Z5
Van will backfire through intake no power of course it only acted up once in three days i believe it's a fuel pump the gauge stayed right at 50 when backfired, but the gauge was perfectly still so im not sure i trust the gauge anymore normally it moves, will i...
View
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L trans relay is shut off after short drive. VIN: 1B7KF23ZX1
We got this truck and there were lots of codes 743 was one . Customer said the chek eng was on and no od, We just pulled the unit out and installed a rebuild that has been Dynoed and now we have the same code p0743.We disasembled the original trans and it was ...
View
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L ball joint VIN: 3D7KU28663
after ball joints installed both adjustable moog and 1 degree offset spicer cannot get axle seal to stop leaking. no broblem on pass. side of truck with moog problem solver set at .5 degree. any known issues with axle seal leakage after offset ball joints inst...
View
2005 Dodge Durango ST 4.7L timing chain VIN: 1D4HB48N55
when it sets over night your first start it has a sev rattle from front timing cover for 2-3 sec., also has a lower end knock from the rear of engine. it is louder on a first start also. it goes away for the most part after runs for a while, but still has mild...
View
2001 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L tcc lock up VIN: 1FAFP52U71
Customer brought this vehicle in after her son removed engine and transmission in their driveway to replace rear main seal. We have repaired many "problems" that were made in the driveway. Broken a/c compressor, broken injector wiring, broken coil wiring, so o...
View
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 7.3L abs VIN: 1WE47TY432
Hey Guys. Please forgive the vin. Ran out of the shop without it ( again ). Okay, I did the vacuum axle shaft seals on this truck simply because the backing ring had came off and customer opted to replace them. I have did these many times with no issues. (Yes ...
View
2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FDWF36P23
I'm working on this 6.0L Power-stroke F350 that is used for a service truck for a sewer repair dept. Initially came in with surging, smoking, severe misfiring. Had the following codes stored: P0263 #1 injector contribution/balance P2287 ICP intermittent P229... Trouble codes: P0263 (1 cylinder power imbalance), P0275 (5 cylinder power imbalance), P2287 (ICP circuit intermittent), P2623 (ICP regulator circuit/open)
View
2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 4.6L Noise VIN: 2FAFP71W04
sometimes during Idle and Constantly off Idle a Vibrating noise is coming from the Air cleaner. Like a flutter sound you can feel when accelerating. Ran a duty cycle on the EGR and did not get any change.
View
2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.8L hard tart VIN: 1FDWF36SX4
Hello i got this f350 coffee truck in due to hard starting. I checked fuel pressure and it is good around 38 psi. However as soon as i shut it off the pressure bleeds right off. This is what is causing the hard start. My problem is i replaced the fuel pump thi...
View
2005 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX14505
This truck has a slightly rough idle,but runs great UNLESS you go on a long hard accel then misfire occurs and oxygen sensors go full lean bank 1 & 2.Fuel pressure stays at 30-39lbs,fuel pump duty cycle goes no higher than 29% and scanner fuel pressure reading... Trouble codes: P0301
View
2006 Ford E-450 Super Duty 5.4L orfis VIN: 1FDWE35L26
please send help. i am looking for somebody with the orfis color chart. what is does...ex every color will change discharge temp in vents. this one parts sais comes with black. i pulled a blue one out... there is 5-6 different colors. any help will be cool...
View
2008 Honda Odyssey Touring 3.5L Parking system VIN: 5FNRL38958
Hi this van has the all 4 corners and 2 back up sensor system on it and the dash has a message that says check parking sensor system I have check power and ground to module all check good and after van sets message I can put something in front of all 4 corner ...
View
2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L Mechanical VIN: KMHDN45D22
Help, i have a 2002 hyundai after customer drives 30 min or longer brake pedal gets hard with no travel and front brakes are applied, car will not move, we have repalced front calipers and hoses, we replaced brake booster because it felt like pedal got hard ev...
View
2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L harmonic balancer VIN: SAJDA01D3Y
Hello Jag techs (or Lincoln techs, same chassis just a different body), hope your busier then us. We are not a Jag specific shop, and have very little exp. with Lincoln. Here's our problem. We have a front crank seal leaking very badly on this 4.0 Jag (Lincoln...
View
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2L Ac VIN: 1J4GZ58Y8S
When we got it in,it was not cooling right.we relpace dryer and compesser lines. vac system down.Recharged system.when eng is cold ac is cold,when the eng gets hot Ac gets a little warm.Could the compresser be bad when it gets hot and looses pressure. Please r...
View
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4FA44S75
Out of state customer brought Wrangler in with ck engine light on and drivability issues, stalling, missing, no power etc. Scanned for codes and found code p0129 map sensor baro out of range low. Followed diagnostics- recommend replacing MAP sensor. In a pinch... Trouble codes: P0129
View
2001 Kia Rio 1.5L Stall, No Power VIN: KNADC12301
I read here about the cam reluctor or trigger wheel moves some how on the cam shaft, But this one is tight on the end of the cam, can it move and re-tighten in the wrong spot? This engine runs as if the timing belt were off a couple teeth. Just no power, not e... Trouble codes: P0340
View
2003 Lexus GS300 3.0L door locks VIN: JT8BD69S03
Hello,2003 lexus gs300 door locks inop.need some help to diagnose the vehicle parts expensive.none of the door locks work.rear locks try to close or open power supply and grounds are proper(have done many of them internally go bad)the front ones i have not mov...
View
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 5.0L Hesitation VIN: WDBFA66E2M
Vehicle came in with complaint of hesitation on accel off idle and also hesitation under accel when driving. Test drove vehicle to confirm. Hesitation would range from short to sometimes a couple seconds, but once clear engine had excellent power and pulled ve...
View
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL600 6.0L Conv Top / Inst Gauges VIN: WDBFA76E4R
I have a 94 Mercedes SL600 brought in today. Customer stated that after they had some minor body work done to the rear quarter panel, the convertable top and dash gauges are now inop. I tried using my Snap-On Verus to check for codes but it will not communicat...
View
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Steering VIN: 4JGAB54E93
Hi this benz came in for a 20k servic filters and fluids fi service 4 tires and front brakes. Car left fine customer took the car to the car wash and the red steering wheel light came on dash. I pulled 3 codes c1212 overvoltage terminal 30 c1174 steering angle...
View
2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 5.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4JGBB75E66
Hey guys,need some help with this. ML500 on idle vehicle seems to have a slight miss, the vehicle shakes (kind of) but no codes no misfire detected. In drive with foot on brake the shake/misfire is a little worse, still no misfire detected.Slightly raise the i...
View
1994 Mercury Sable LS 3.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1MELM5340R
hi guys heres another good one this car comes to me with a intermitten problem.symtoms as followed if you turn ignition key on and the fan is running car will not start.injection pulse near ground(bearly flashing on noid light)also at this time fuel pump relay...
View
2002 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN8DR09YX2
I have pulled the code P 1130 which refers to the swirl control valve. I have gone to Alldata looking or details of the switch operation and location etc. and can find no data. Looking at the motor I can not find the switch in the area it seems to be pictured ... Trouble codes: P1130 (Swirl control valve solenoid)
View
2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4.0L Air bag VIN: 5N1AR18UX5
HELP---Just finished replacing the heater box assembly and during the removal of the dashboard , the orange passenger's air bag connector broke. Nissan will sell the complete wiring harness for $600, but has no repairs parts or partial harness. I have been on ...
View
2007 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4.0L Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: JNIMG4E25Z
Hi Tech this vehicle is not what it states in the in the specs above the vin number is correct it is a nissan mini van with a ZD 30 engine. the code i got is ECM 10 i changed two known working ECM and the situation remains the same. I am lost to the next step... Trouble codes: ECM, 10
View
2007 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4.0L coolant VIN: 1518548742
ok today this vehicle came into our shop with a complaint of loosing oil fairly quick but does not see a leak. i check the oil and it was 2qts low but not mixed with anything. i opened the rad cap and it was white sludge. i noticed that the oil cooler is actua...
View
2000 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2.7L SRS light on VIN: WPOCA2980Y
SRS light is on with a coe P001B, passenger air bag igniter circuit, wiring or control module. We are unable to find any test data for this code and are hoping someone can help. If we clear code it returns immediately. Thanks in advance. Kevin
View
2005 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Radio VIN: WP0CA29815
Hello,i am working on a boxster and i have very little information about the sound system. This car was hit in the drivers door while on our lot and the whole door had to be replaced. The battery was also dead at this time so we put in a new battery. After the...
View
2004 Saturn Ion Red Line 2.0L intercooler VIN: 1G8AY12P94
found intercooler coolant pump motor growling, blown ecm fuse, replaced pump and now is ok, vehicle had no coolant in intercooler system when car came in, vacuumed cooling system and held vacuum, I have no way to pressurize this system, my main question is has...
View
2000 Subaru Legacy L 2.5L A/T Light Flashes VIN: 4S3BH6355Y
Hi All I have a 2000 legacy L SW that wont shift out of 3rd gear. And the A/T temp light flashes all the time. This car had a used engine installed at another shop and after that all the problems started. It has had a new trans wiring harness installed for the...
View
1996 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out VIN: 4T1BG12K8T
Please help i'm losing my mind.I have this camry that kicking my ass.Car came in for bogging down under heavy throttle(like its not getting enough fuel)but if you feather the throttle it has no problem it revs up fine.If you punch it it falls right on its face...
View
1997 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L a/c VIN: 4T18G22K9V
A garage diagnosed that compressor was bad, so I put a used one on. still the same problem. a/c light flickering no clutch engaging . theres no power at comp. but car idles up when i hit the on switch. trying to research on-line but leaning me toward a revolut...
View
2008 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5L A/C Controller VIN: 5TDZK23C58
System is cold at first,but after you drive 20 miles system get hot, but if you turn the system off then back on it get cold again i changed the controller with a used one same result,changed amibert temp sensor in front of vehicle...please help.
View
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Campmobile 2.1L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: WV2ZB0252H
Old school vw techs help.after warmed up a bit and accelerating under load at about 3000 rpm, engine cuts out, doesn't die, just real bad hesitation, like it's choking, has a large exhaust leak in front of o2 sensor, but under the impression this shouldn't aff...
View
2004 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L windows VIN: 3VWCD31Y84
Customer states windows operate up and down randomly on their own. Customer was walking to the vehicle key in his pocket and the windows started working on their own. Any help or better starting point would be greatly appreciated.
View
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.8L Fit & Finish VIN: 3VWSE69MX4
does anybody know the paint code for the OEM BBS 18" wheels on this car. They're silver and I'm looking for the paint code, not a dupli color aerosol. We'll be using a professional 2 part paint. color/clear
View
2001 Volvo V40 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1VW29581
This car keeps setting p0420 code. While monitoring the upstream and downstream sensors the scope pattern is pretty much identical. Converter - right? The downstream sensor is right after the front converter and there is some distance between the downstream se... Trouble codes: P0420
View
2002 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L Noise VIN: YVISZ58D62
When Driving vehicle, when gas pedal is released a loud "hissing" is heard. The noise is coming from the air inlet to the turbo. (air cleaner housing). Seems to be a good seal all the way to the turbo. Is this a normal noise that is not being isolated from the...
View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
Fix/Summary Answers
2003 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUTC68EX4
Hi there. This vehicle has not returned for further analysis. The care runs fine except for the CEL being on. I expect to see it again in the fall when her insurance comes due. I mentioned that the timing marks are OK and that I looked it the cam journals... Trouble codes: P0012 (Camshaft timing retarded.), P1479 (Brake vacuum mechanical malfunction.).
5
2000 BMW M5 5.0L brake booster VIN: WBSDE9349Y
thanks everyone who offerd there thoughts, we replace brake booster and made drain hole bigger so water would not fill up around booster and get water sucked into unit.
7
1984 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Lighting VIN: 1G1AY0783E
thank you guys for pointing me in the right direction. the relays are supposed to be located in the left front wheel well. it seems someone has cut the relays out and wired them directly to the headlight isolation relay and it was all taped up. i thought it wa...
5
1986 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L 1-2 Shift VIN: 1G1YY0784G
Sorry folks for taking so long to close this out. This is a friends car so I was able to work on it in between jobs. I did find the problem. And there a TSB on this, 913717A. The gear on the end of the governor has a slice taken out of it. The repair will invo...
22
1998 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 5.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on
Thank you all for your replies. Decided to replace injection system with multi port conversion, now missfires are gone. very strange problem and fix.
12
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L instrument cluster VIN: 1GCHK29U52
Well its not burning gas yet but I got very excited when I found that if I arced pins 4 and 5 on the ALDL connector it works. Both 4 and 5 are grounds. Then I connected pin 5 circuit 451 direct to ground and dash works. Now I do have continuity to ground on ...
13
2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GBJG31R92
Thanks everyone for the help. One person hit it right on the head. The main harness was sandwiched between the cowl and the tranny dipstick tube. It had rubbed thru enough to ground out the wire. Repaired the wires and rerouted the harness so it doesn't to... Trouble codes: P0335 (CKP sensor A Circuit fault).
12
2002 Chrysler Town & Country EX 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C8GP74L22
The correct ecm has been ordered. This vehicle does have egr valve but is not used. TSB 18-026-01 was issued explaining the running change they had regarding the egr valve. It was also pointed out that on the emmisions label that "EGR" should be listed as p... Trouble codes: P0601.
4
2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3EL55R82
Well the vehicle is now ready to leave. We ended up breaking it down for the third time. We ended up doing what we should have in the first place. We replaced the old chain with the new updated kit. The chain and gears with the smaller teeth. We also foun... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random cylinder misfire), P0301 (Cylinder 1 misfire), P0304.
9
1999 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L compressor VIN: 1B4GP44G3X
thanks to all that helped we ended up putting a condenssor in the van it improved the air temp but it is still not right but thanks again to all that helped
31
2000 Dodge Durango SLT 5.9L volt gauge VIN: 1B4HR28X6Y
the idle air control valve was the problem, once the truck was idling at the desired 900 rpm the voltage was correct. thasnks to all who replied
6
2007 Dodge Caliber SE 1.8L rear window defogger VIN: 1B3HB28CX7
I am leaning towards replacing the CCN(cluster) because the circuit operates fine by activating the Intelligent Power Module with a scan tool.Thanks
4
1988 Ford F-350 Custom 7.3L long crank time VIN: 143B36IER4
Hey all and a big thanks!!! Kudos to Anthony,David and Charles on the compression advice. Hope I didn't miss anyone. After checking for leaks , air and making sure cold start solenoid was functioning properly I did a compression check and didn't bother much af...
16
1996 Ford Contour SE 2.5L No Start VIN: 3FALP67L4T
THANKS FOR THE HELP ALONG WITH SOME COMEDY TO MAKE MY DAY . A FRIEND TOLD ME TO FORGET THE FACT THAT IT STARTS WITH ETHER . BEGINNING WITH A FRESH LOOK AT THE PROBLEM I DISCOVERED NO SPARK , REPLACED THE CRANK SENSOR & PROBLEM SOLVED . WHY IT WOULD START WITH ... Trouble codes: P0151, P0430, P1151 (Ho2s21 sensor indicates lean).
9
1997 Ford F-350 XLT 7.3L Erratic O/D Shifts VIN: 1FDKF38F9V
Thanks for all the great help. I FINALLY got this thing figured out. It ended up being a bad PCM. I replaced the PCM and the issues were resolved. Thanks again!
16
1998 Ford F-150 4.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTZF1827W
Well, so far I have not been able to get back to this vehicle. I have been swamped with work and the owner is not in a huge hurry. Thanks for all the suggestions and as soon as I get the chance I will give some of them a shot. As for the EGR system, it is plug... Trouble codes: P1132 (Lack of HO2S - 11 Switch Sensor Indicates Rich), P1152 (Lack of HO2S Switch - 21 Sensor Indicates Rich).
11
2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FDNF21L6Y
Yes I fixed the problem. Ford did the recall for wires catching on fire and just repaired the burned harness. They Missed a very Intermittent problem. The black and red wire that senses o2 at the precat #1 bank 2 o2 sensor was picking up 1.7 volts at times. I... Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean Bank 2).
7
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.8L low power VIN: 1FTNX21SX3
I got a lot of replies to check exhaust so I dropped the exhaust a went for a drive. Still low power. I tested the deadhead fuel pressure and got 55psi. I felt that was a little low so I replaced the fuel pump which brought the pressure up to 80 psi. I was exp...
19
2004 Ford Focus LX 2.3L alternator VIN: 1FAHP38Z34
Thank you all for your help, a dealer alt fixed the car. we put a dealer alt on the car, and have had no problem since.
8
2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP53235
I replaced the IAC and customer is pleased.Must stick closed after setting all night.Sorry for the [...] wait as I waited for the customers input.
14
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP34N05
Customer took the car to the ford dealer for further testing. I will add more updates if I hear back from him. Thank you all for your time and replies. Trouble codes: P0411.
5
2001 Infiniti I30 3.0L Compressor VIN: JNKCA31A61
Opened A/C system to inspect for any restrictions with no problem found. Replaced A/C compressor and now system is working properly. Appeared that A/C clutch was drawing excessive amperage and system was shutting off signal to compressor. Thanks for all the r...
4
2001 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L Park VIN: SAJDA01D81
I'm posting this as a FIX because, after several returns to the shop because the problem would return after days of normal use, I haven't heard from the customer in two weeks. The last time the car came back, I hooked my Autologic up and went to the section...
11
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall VIN: 1J4G25856T
crank sensor/cranksensor/crank sensor that fixed it.used a lab scope with a low current probe to check fuel pump for spikes butt had a pretty stable pattern. and the most of the time when a fuel pump quits turning they stay dead until you smack the tank or pro...
34
2004 Kia Optima EX 2.4L vibration on decel VIN: KNAGD12664
thanks all for ther help it was the front blance shaft out of time i was in a carport helping a person out again thank you
8
2005 Kia Rio 1.6L 1-2 harsh, 2-3 flair VIN: KNADC12585
Thanks so much for your input, guys, but this one whipped me. I had an older core here, and decided to experiment with the accumulators, with some success. It got the 2-3 shift just about perfect, but no matter what I did, the 1-2 shift slammed at any throttle...
4
2000 Land Rover Discovery Series II 4.0L Atf Temp Light VIN: SALTY1246Y
Hi Everyone: Thanks for the replies. This seems to be a common issue. The ATF sensor resides on the transmission cooler right side of vehicle between radiator and AC condenser. It has a high failure rate according to all 7 replies. It monitors ATF temp and tur...
7
2003 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L Radiator Cooling Fan VIN: 1LNHM82W63
Nobody seems to know how to test the fan control signal so I took the old fan controller and pluged it into the car and commanded the fan to high and got a steady 12 volts to the fan wires. I then ordered another fan assembly and it also did not work. So I to...
3
2006 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT 4.2L shifting VIN: ZAMCE39A66
Ended up replacing the gearbox actuator, bleeding system and re-running a self-learn. so far have had no problems with the shifting and the customer and picked up there vehicle and has had no problems. thanks to everyone for there help.
5
2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L cranking VIN: WDBNG70JXY
Thank you all for the wonderful help you provided. The crank position sensor definitely fixed the problem. Thank you once again for your help.
14
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Kompressor 5.5L Keyless Go VIN: WDBSK74F33
Everyone had the same idea basically - try to find the 'extra' keyless go cards. As it happens we were also fixing the power top and had a lot of the interior torn out to do this / no extra cards found. Off to the dealer it / no better there. Our next step ...
4
2000 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNICA31DBY
i appreciate phillip, rodney & rick taking thier time to assist me with this car. the tube was if fact clogged inside the plennem. i removed the throttle body and had pretty good acsess to the pipe. used a pick to initially open the clog at the opening of the ...
4
2004 Nissan Titan SE 5.6L Steering VIN: 1N6AA07B24
Disconnected the battery and worked fine I will need to look into purchasing equipment to reset these as we do about 2 alignments a day. As always thanks for your help IATN!!!
4
1991 Oldsmobile 98 Touring 3.8L No Start, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G3W53LOM4
I replaced the ignition module and the car started but still had a miss. Replaced the coil pack and now it runs like a top. Thanks for your help, C.J
15
1990 Toyota Corolla 1.6L No Start, Stall VIN: 1NXAE94A1L
Thank you to all who replied! A couple had hit this on the head. Even though the distributor passed all of the tests with the snap-on vantage, the new AFTERMARKET distributor was faulty. Finally found a wrecking yard with the right distributor, installed it an...
17
1993 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0L Over Heating VIN: JT2VK13E4P
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP FROM EVERYONE. EVERYONE SAID THREE THINGS THAT IT CAN BE ONE BEING A CLOGGED RADIATOR, TWO MAYBE BEING A HEAD GASKET GOING BAD, AND THREE CHECK THAT BOTH FANS ARE WORKING. ONE UPDATE THIS CARS RUNS OFF THE POWER STEERING HYDROLIC SYSTEM...
24
2002 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WV2EB47082
after reading other VW post's i cleared codes in both global and manufactures; finding no other faults. customer has been driving 3 weeks. No mil light! Customer is not concerned about key fob imobilizer; therefor that part not confirmed. A big Thanks to rob... Trouble codes: P1424, P1570.
5
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L no cold VIN: WVWEK93CX6
i did find the compressor i installed was remanufactured. i replaced with new compressor and everything works good
1
2002 Volvo S40 1.9L Radiator Fan VIN: YV1VS29532
I guys I never did find the relay behide the Bumper. Only because I have not had the chance to go back over to where the car is. We did take the high speed fan relay out of box under hood. It only works on lower speeds now . No over heating even with A/C on. T...
13
2005 Volvo S40 i 2.4L p0026 VIN: YV14MS3821
IATN is on me to close this but the owner had to have the car back that same day and has not returned the car because the check engine light has remained off since I cleared the fault codes. Trouble codes: P0026 (Intake Control Valve).
4
Prev (Also Available: All, Asian, Chrysler, European, Ford, GM.) Next