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	1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L Emissions Reject VIN: 4USCH7323T Car has been rejected by IEPA for non-continous monitors not ready 6 times. Car has 4 non cont monitors and none are ready all 6 times. This is not a KAM issue. The vehicle simply cannot set any non cont monitors to ready. I drove the drive cycle and no monito... Trouble codes: P0335 (CKP Code is not present but was 3 weeks before in 4th test)	View
	1997 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Proportioning Valve VIN: 14HRS2K6VH Brake lines are leaking on this one and I am at wits end trying to find brake proportioning valves for it. GM has on backorder for a few weeks allready and I have not been able to find any listings either looking myself or from calling the parts stores. Anyone...	View
	1990 Cadillac Brougham 5.0L Compressor VIN: 1G6DW54Y1L Cadillac experts, please help. This cadillac has had a carbureted 454 chevy +th400 swap. Done to it.the wiring harness has been cut out of the eng compt.the cust wants a/c to work again.i am wondering the best way to wire a basic relay for compressor operation...	View
	1992 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Compressor Clutch VIN: 1G6CD53BXN This vehicle came in with a failed compressor clutch about 2 months ago. We replaced the compressor, accumulator, and orifice tube, charged it up and everything worked great. Now we are on our 3rd compressor, the clutch keeps coming apart. this last time it on...	View
	2003 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Pw Pmirror Pl VIN: 1G6KD54403 I got this car from a collision shop about 2 weeks ago. They sent it here because nothing worked on the front drivers door. At that time we checked all fuses and connections going to door modules. Then everything started working again. Delivered car back to co...	View
	1998 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GKFK16R7W Hey Fellow techs. I have a Suburban that intermittenly will not start. When it will not start I have no injector pulse. Turn key forward the security light goes out but will not start. There is no codes. I have replaced pass lock sensor and housing. Also repla...	View
	1999 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Oil Pan VIN: 1GCCSI4X1X A local part store wants me to replace the oil pump in one of their delivery trucks.mitchell says remove engine first,but has comments saying its not a problem to change in the the truck. Has anyone removed the pan without pulling the motor.we have no faith in...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Misfire VIN: 1GNCS13WOY Vehicle was towed into our shop. Customer was told by another shop that it had # 6 misfire and needed a head gasket. Found # 2 and # 6 plug wires switched. FIXED NOOOO. The vehicle now has # 4 misfire from idle to approximately 1774 RPM's. Between 1774 RPM's a... Trouble codes: P0300 (Engine Misfire Detected)	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L LR Brake VIN: IGNDT13S62 Hi Guys, I am helping a friend with his brake problem on this TrailBlazer. Initially the Left Rear brake started to not completely release so he replaced the calipers, rotors, pads, hardware, and hoses. I told him that the system would gravity bleed when he h...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Transfer Case VIN: 1GCEK19T42 Vehicle came in with no 4 wheel drive and service 4x4 light flashing.The 4x4 switch on the dash will not light up in any mode.The only time it lights is when key is cycled to start and just for a split second.Checked for codes and no communication to 4x4.All o...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GCJK33163 Truck came into shop with complaint of low power, missfire and smoke at idle. Performed injector cut out test. Cyl's 2&8 failed. Replaced #2 and # 8 injectors. (we were unaware of previous dealer repairs to same cylinders prior to performing initial cut out te...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Cooling System VIN: 1GTHK29225 This truck has some of the same symptoms that other post under Fix Data, the cooling system has excessive pressure, and it will blow out a gallon of antifreeze in a week of driving. The truck does not over heat; you can hear the radiator cap reliving quite reg...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS 3.9L Radiator VIN: 1G1ZW53126 I have Replaced Head Gaskets an Head Bolts OEM Parts,Heads were Sent To Machine Shop Pressure Tested Cleaned an Surfaced. New Thermostat, Water Pump, Cooling system was bled properly. Drive Belt Installed Corectly, Air Dams Seem to be in place.Radiator Fans wo...	View
	1999 Chrysler 300M 3.5L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 2C3HE66GOX The customers complaint is that almost all the time when the outside temp is above 90 deg F. if she takes the car to the store and after 10-15 minutes tries to start it spins only and will not start until everything cools down. That once in a while it will sta...	View
	2001 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L No Start, Stall, PCM failure VIN: 2C4GP44341 This van came to me first in April. It would not run. It had codes PO 117, 107 and 122. While testing it I found there was no 5V suppy from the PCM. I tested the harness and sensors and could find no problem. I replace the PCM. The van ran great for 2 months. ... Trouble codes: P0123, P0108, P0118	View
	1994 Dodge Caravan 3.3L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1B4GH44R7R This vehicle failed the california state smog check and 25mph, those are the numbers that i have listed.So i ran the numbers on the lambda calculator and as it turns out the emissions are perfect. 1.001 lambda and 14.71. Where the hell should i start looking? ...	View
	1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B7FL26X3V Truck comes to me after setting for two years due to man changing engine can't get it to run right. Starts and idles good but as you are accelerating truck starts to cutting out, backfiring, undrivable, until you slow down. The code keeps retuning after I clea... Trouble codes: P1391	View
	2001 Dodge Intrepid SE 2.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2C31HH46R7 Hi everyone This vehicle came in with a complaint of intermittent brief misfire on highway Unable to duplicate but concerned about rich right bank.Scan = po340,Checked engine Data found R Lt trim -19 to -21 at idle.Left close to zero to -3 .No misfire counts,b... Trouble codes: P0340	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.2L No Start VIN: 2D7KB31YX3 Have checked powers & grounds several time, no start & odometer reads no bus, no comunication from computer.No 5vt ref at sensors, no power too igniton coil & injectors. Turn ASD relay on manuley, get 12 vts at coil & injectors & voltage at O2 fuses, still no ...	View
	2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Batteries VIN: 1FTSX31F01 Hello everyone. I hope I can get some direction and help on this one. The customer states that the batteries go dead if it sits for a day or 2. So I move on to check draw. After one hour, the drop is at 50 milliamps. I checked the GEM for water intrusion and f...	View
	2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPW14584 Customer just bought truck. Next day check engine light came on. Road test ed vehicle and found a hesitation on accel around 30 to 40 mph. Pulled codes and found P0022, p0175 and p0345. Don't know the trucks history but the inside valve cover seems clean for... Trouble codes: P0022, P0175, P0345	View
	2007 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Fuel Gauge VIN: 1FTPW14V17 Hello fellow Tech's. We are working on a 2007 Ford F150 5.4 flex fuel with a inop fuel guage. We scanned for codes and got code P0461, fuel level sensor range performance. Our shops scan tool can not do bi-directional commands for cluster. We checked sender, 6...	View
	2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L Poor Fuel Economy, Electric Drive Inop VIN: 1FMCU49H38 Okay, Ford hybrid gurus. I need some help trying to figure out the cause of this problem. I personally can't work on this vehicle (not equipped for hybrid repair). This belongs to my mother and it's driving me nuts. THE PROBLEM: When this Escape is cold, the h...	View
	1999 GMC Sonoma SL 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTCS1947Y Group, ihave a 99 sonoma that i just replaced the pcm for a bad injector driver & now runs fine but has a code p1336 crank relearn not complete, have tried several times with the relearn procedure, but no luck, have tried to clear the code but will not clear e... Trouble codes: P1336 (Crankshaft variation relearn)	View
	2002 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4.2L rear suspension VIN: 1GKBS13SX2 i have this 02 envoy. the customer is interested in replacing his air bags with coil springs due to a small leak in each airbag. i have performed this procedure many times on town cars., but never on anything else. i was wondering if anyone out there has and h...	View
	2003 GMC W4500 Forward W4S042 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4KDB4B1U83 Vehicle came in with P0120 and P2135. Previously worked on by another shop and throttle body assm. replaced. I only found codes in system never could duplicate fault or see anything on scanner, voltmeter or scope. Warrantied T/B assm. through local dealer and ... Trouble codes: P2135, P1516, P0120	View
	2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GTEK13T75 Vehicle has been to my shop on three occasions with MIL on and PO171 stored. Vehicle has no running problems. All of the data looks normal. Fuel trims always look in spec. Can not find any vacuum leaks. I can clear the codes and MIL will stay off for about a w... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L a/c VIN: 1GTEK19B86 Vehicle came in because freon was blowing out around the compressor seal. we drained the system and did a complete rechare. We than ran the truck with the guages still hooked up and all was well for a few minutes, untill the low side pressure spiked close to 2...	View
	2006 GMC Canyon SL 2.8L Starting VIN: 1GTCS13616 Dear fellow techs. Thank you for your time.I have this truck that has intermitate security issues it has [...] and B2957 stored. Sometimes the security light is on solid but still runs other times it flashes and truck starts and dies. I tryed different ke...	View
	1995 Honda Accord EX 2.2L Takes off in 3RD VIN: 1HGCE18600 Hi techs have this accord that starts its journey in 3rd(presumably) when D4 is selected. Can manually change to 2nd and 4 no other shifts are available. Will shift up once while driving and kick down available while in the top gear. Have read at least one pos...	View
	1999 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L Cuts out VIN: JHLRD1866X Got a CRV here that intermittently shuts down when the throttle is depressed about 30% or so. If the pedal is continuously held or pressed further the engine will stall followed by a horrible rotten egg smell that seems to eminate from the intake. If the pedal...	View
	2005 Honda Civic EX 1.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HHES36885 Hi Techs, 1st of all, would like to correct the vehicle information, it is a 2005 Acura 1.7EL which US doesn't have that vehicle, it is the same layout as 2005 civic EX model in the state. This fault code had been bugging the customer for over one and half yea... Trouble codes: P1456 (Evap control system leak fuel tank)	View
	2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Mechanical VIN: SAJEAB51C9 Ths car has a engine vibration it goes away when revving motor but comes back when it comes back to idle fairily certain smething is out of balance clutch is the only thing i can think of and imposible to disconnect so looking for someone who has had this issu...	View
	2004 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Extended Crank VIN: SAJDA42C24 Jaguar techs,need your help.My neighbors vehicle.came over this weekend with a check engine light and a hard start.Got my Launch scanner and drew codes.Multiple codes.In order of setting.P0191(no listing on alldata),P1260,P1582.All misfire codes from p0300 to ...	View
	1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 5.9L Compressor VIN: 1JCNJ15U9G I converted ac system to r134a and replaced the drier. charged it up to 80% of r12 amount which is 36oz. I tetsed temp at ducts. system goes down to 32-33 degrees at idle. customer picked car up and then a couple of days later stated that when driving ac gets ...	View
	1998 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0L engine VIN: 1J4FJ67S7W Trying to take engine out and my eyes not being what it use to be cannot tell what socket fits the 2 top transmission mounting bolts..They appear to be an inverted torx,E12 is too small and E14 is too big..E13 I don't have and cannot seem to find one..Maybe so...	View
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L blend door actuator VIN: 1J4GW68N1X I think I might have burned myself on this one by replacing a still functioning factory blend door actuator(the side that is buried between the case and the firewall as a preventive measure with a Dorman replacement, since it appeared different,suspicious , I ...	View
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L ignition theift system VIN: 1J46W58S2X jeep theift system wont let run sometimes . dealer made a new key and said it was done ? it has a code p1685 century immobilizer module identification key ? also transponder communications malunction ? can i fix anything on this and not have to be reprogramed ...	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
	2002 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.6L ignition VIN: SALPM16472 The car will not start unless we disconnect the battery terminal and reconnect it, then it starts and runs/drives fine. If the key is left off for more than a minute or two we have to disconnect the battery again. Please help us! Thank you	View
	2005 Lexus ES330 3.3L Glass VIN: JTHBA30G45 hi all i Replace R /R window motor. found regulator off of track. broken replace it and motor works fine BUT the glass when it does goes up and get to the top it will kick back down half way. only on auto mode.,,, manual mode is okie,if any one can help me wha...	View
	2004 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L compressor VIN: 1LNHM81W64 Hey Lincoln techs this town car has no a/c when first started cold or slightly cold. Compressor does not engage. Comes on by itself after about 10 or 15 minutes and then works great. Tried to communicate with scan tool but I guess my scanner cant do that. Was ...	View
	2002 Mazda Miata 1.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JMINB35372 Hi everyone ,need advise from Mazda gurus. Car stalls when hot, must have hood down for higher temperature. When trying to restart, will not start right away, a little hesitation, a little stumbling then eventually will fire may run for a while or may stall ri... Trouble codes: P0012 (camshaft timing over-retarded), P1602 (immobilizer communication error)	View
	2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 1.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3AY26C21 Starts and dies, just like in anti-thief mode, but as far as I know has no anti thief system. I can not tell if it is the ign. or injectors that are shutting off first. I have hooked up a 4 channel lab scope to the crank and cam sensors, they stay solid after ... Trouble codes: P0340	View
	2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 2.0L Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: JA3AJ26E83 Mitsubishi Experts I need your help. Got this vehicle that hesitate on hard acceleration only when engine is hot( driving for about 20mins). Transmission does not shift out of 1st or 2nd until i easy on the accelerator a little. If i continue to drive with thi...	View
	1992 Oldsmobile 88 Royale 3.8L No Start, mil off VIN: 1G3HN53L6N Hi every body, tihs olds 88 wastowed in 4 a no start.i started inspecting it the next am.it was ok. By lunch it would not start.when the car is cool it will start and run untill turned off.then it will not restart untill the next am.engine temp does not seem t...	View
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L directional VIN: 1G2NE12T91 directionals work intermittently,4 way flashers work intermittent. When directionals inop 4 ways work when activated.directionals will then work after 4 ways are activated. Clicking comes from 4 way switch. New flasher /switched installed,now directionals work...	View
	1999 Saab 9-5 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3ED58Z6X First Saab for this tech. This wagon came to the Teen Challenge Vehicle Donation Program with a bad turbo. There was oil all through the intake and exhaust. The crank case was over full and the oil smelled very strongly of fuel. The old plugs were soaked with ... Trouble codes: P0125	View
	2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0L Mechanical VIN: YS3DF78K32 burning oil bad loads up oil.remove plugs all cylinders oil in them.when heads thay did new vavle seals.how do i check turbo.my cause oil from that. remove intake tube full of oil	View
	1994 Toyota Tercel LE 1.5L No Start, Hesitation VIN: JT2EL43T6R Car came in hesitation, stall, and no start. Replaced fuel pump but no change, have tried map sensor, distributor and ingiter(all used from our yard), nothing changes the problem. I have since unpluged the Throttle open VSV, and car will run fine without stall...	View
	2000 Toyota Tundra Limited 4.7L converter VIN: 5TBBT4817Y This truck has TCC stuck on. Kills the engine in gear (D or R or when truck comes to a stop). Scanner shows TCC sol off until shift to OD, then shows it on, just like it should. This trans is obviously stuck in lockup at all times... all shifts are "jerky" (du...	View
	2001 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: ACA2100302 Afternoon fellow members first time working on this D4 system. Originally was a no-start replaced fuel pump, started up vehicle idled mil lamp on tried 2 scanners not able to communicate. Vehicle hits the wall at about 2000rpm then just hunts slght misfire no...	View
	2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3L Oil Sytem VIN: JTEEP21A66 Customer Complaint of oil consumption.. checked vehicle for leaks and found none.. did an oil change because customer said he was waaaay over due so i started with that and sent him off telling him to come by every thousand miles for me to check oil level.. he...	View
	2003 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L engine VIN: 3VWSP69M19 Large engine vibration problem especially at idle. Came to us running on 3 cylinders with no known history. One collapsed lifter replaced and now hits on all cylinders. Great power and runs well down the road but still with vibration. Can hear clutch release b...	View
	2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L No Start VIN: 3VWST71K96 in all data there is a fuel pressure test which requires the vehicle to run at 4000 rpms, so I have no idea what the tandem pump pressure reading would be at crank but I am guessing it would not be 20 psi. Any help would be appreciated. I have checked the grou...	View
	2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 2.0L Leak at water housing VIN: WVWEK73C76 I feel so stupid posting this. We are trying to replace the water housing on the back of the cylinder head of this 06 Jetta. There are 4 hoses which attach to the plastic housing. 2 of the hoses are smaller diameter plastic and the are pushed onto a barb on th...	View

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	2002 Acura EL 1.7L Compressor VIN: 2HHES36652 Well I didn;t seem to get muxh feedback on how to diagnose this old girl so I rolled the dice and replaced the fuse pane; (which house the mulitplex controler) and we got lucky that fixed her up. Thanks. Brian [...]	3
	1964 Chevrolet Corvette 5.4L Rear Wheel Bearing VIN: 40867S1001 Thank you all for the responses. As we disassembled the problem hub, we found out it was the one that had a new spindle. We had the tools and shims to do it. But the hub had the smallest shim in it already. So no shim on this one at all. It was a little tight ...	11
	1988 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCDK14K8J My thanks to everyone who offered help. The guys that suggested check grounds nailed it. I got the vehicle to start with a new ign. module, but it was back to where I started: Poor performance. I noted the vehicles negative battery had two leads, one to the e...	12
	1993 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Stall VIN: 1G1YY23P4P thanks for all the help i did ohm check all the injectors they checked out ok .the customer decided he didnt want to spend any more money on the car and was going to sell it as is so i never got a chance to check out the distribtor.	15
	1996 Chevrolet K3500 Silverado 6.5L Unknown VIN: 1GCHK33F0T Thanks for the replies. What we found was if we removed the power steering pump belt and drove the vehicle the problem went away, so we replaced the hydraulic power booster and problem solved.	10
	1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GNEK13RXX Thanks everyone. Most of the fuel system tests were borderlined ok. Ordered an ACDelco distributor cap and rotor. Installed and it runs like a champ now.	33
	2000 Chevrolet S10 4.3L cruise control cable VIN: IGNDT13W7Y Thanks to all who replied. The cable is the newer type and does not slide toward the firewall like the old ones. There is a small fragile plastic clip the I pried up slightly with a small pick just enough to get it off. You don't have to take the clip off all...	8
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHK23182 Thanks to all that replied. The crankshaft position sensor reluctor was loose and causing the poor signal waveform to the ECM and the FICM. Not a small job to repair! Trouble codes: P0374 (Timing reference high resolution).	3
	2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L relay As i posted i felt like a dumb ass was looking down from the top at the switch on the back of compressor looked plugged in it wasnt jacked car up got under it it was there just not snapped on sorry to bother you techs with dumb ass attack	8
	2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2.4L Lacks power VIN: 3C8FY78G23 Thanks guys. The turbo was infact the fault. U all r # [...] Trouble codes: P1188 (Inlet air pressure sensor circuit perf fauilt).	8
	2006 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L input speed sensor VIN: 2C3KA53G16 It was the "lead frame" unit - input speed sensor. Replacement was fairly simple & quick. I could not duplicate the problem so lab scoping this part was inconclusive. Thanks for all who helped & I could see where this part could been intermittent. I also repla...	10
	1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.8L tach, speedometer VIN: 1B4GP54L0V Thank you all for your help, we took the vehicle to dealer and had them program the new cluster. They told me that there was a problem with my vehicle and they could not program the cluster because of an internal ROM failure in cluster, and they need it more ...	8
	1999 Dodge Durango 5.2L In gear closed throt VIN: 1B4HR28Y4X Thank you to everyone who replied with advice. Ultimately this Durango had no engine related issues. All data and testing retrieved during testing showed all engine controls normal. We started to suspect a transmission related issue. We talked to a transmi...	3
	2003 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1D4HS48N73 Thanks for the replies I replaced both cam & crank sensors , the truck has not acted up yet, I also had to relearn the idle speed. Trouble codes: P0340.	7
	2005 Dodge Durango ST 4.7L timing chain VIN: 1D4HB48N55 guidesworn major insalled chain kit seem ok now thanks for the info it helped on the job	7
	2007 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D8G958KX7 Hi guys. Have been unsucseful with this one and have advied owner to take it to the dealer. I did check the harness and I did have a power and earth for my oxy sensor. I could not get a pin out for the ecu so was unable to trace it back there. Have asked the c... Trouble codes: P0052 (Sensor Heater Control Circurt High).	8
	2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L pads VIN: 1D8HN54P48 Wow I hope many people don't own these vehicles. 90% of the replies that came in on this vehicle said it is normal for the brakes to wear out this fast! We thoroughly tested all parts of the brake system and could find no problem with the functioning of the sy...	16
	1998 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1FAFP53S8W Thanks for the input everyone. I was not able to call this one fixed. Several suggested to check the grounds on the ABS unit, I went a step further and checked the main ground at the trans and found the bolt loose. I cleaned and tightened it. I cleaned all the...	12
	2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 7.3L abs VIN: 1WE47TY432 Big super thank you to Kevin [...] for throwing some cold water on my face saturday morning!!! After reading his reply I remembered that the left sensor was a little slower than the right and the rear but I just didn't think it was enough to cause the "at end...	6
	1991 GMC C1500 Sierra 4.3L Control Head VIN: 1GTDC14Z4M Thanks to thosed who responded to my request. Replacing control head did not cure the flashing temp arrows. Neither did following the specific clearing procedure. Replacing the temp and recirc servos DID make system fully functional. Customer refused to go...	4
	1996 Honda Accord LX 2.2L radiator cooling fans VIN: 1HGCD5632T Most of you were right on and after replacing the cooling fan timer module al seems back to normal. Thanks again. Jackie C	11
	2007 Honda Civic DX 1.8L Compressor Clutch VIN: 1HGFA16567 Thanks one and all for your responses. The relays were both in fact bad. Replaced both and followed up with customer 2 weeks later, problem solved.	11
	1993 Infiniti G20 2.0L No 1-2 Shift VIN: JNKCP01D9P I just received information that the customer took this vehile to a trans shop, whereupon they diagnosed failed band. Of the 4 replies that I received, Ennis was right about it being a mechanical problem. David and kevin had very useful and helpful informati...	4
	2004 Infiniti G35 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKCV54E44 sorry for the [...] delay on the post i wanted to make sure this one was fixed for good, replaced the one wire that was green on the terminal and system has been working for weeks now, thanks again to those that replied Trouble codes: P2138.	4
	1999 Isuzu Rodeo S 2.2L Misfire VIN: 2Z13A54031 Because I do not have a Tech 2, I cant do the crank relearn procedure. I found that when the plug wires and coil pack was replaced, the helper did not push the wires all the way in. I have to agree with him when he said that they looked right. I still did not ... Trouble codes: P0300 (random cylinder misfire).	5
	2004 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Instrument Cluster VIN: SALME11494 Thank you all for the information. I replace the cluster with a refurbish unit by Land Rover. Took the car to the dealer to get the mileage programed and everything is ok. About BBA. they did not return the money neither gave me credit. Just be carefull with t...	3
	2003 Lexus GS300 3.0L door locks VIN: JT8BD69S03 the vehicle is fixed,the rear locks were defenetly back,when switch was energized,they where trying to close or open,the front ones had to remove door panels all power supply was good,the locks were trying to work but I guess they were completely burned,thanks...	3
	2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 4.3L Driver's Seat VIN: WDBLJ70G8Y Hi again, and thanks for your help. Most of you hit the nail right on the head. It was a blown fuse (#6, if I remember correctly) in the fuse panel in the spare tire well. I'm having some unkind thoughts toward Mercedes for hiding something like that away so ...	8
	2004 Mercedes-Benz C240 4Matic 2.6L alarm goes of going down road VIN: WDBRF81J44 great info. like i said ive seen the problem and fixed it on saabs and volvos just wanted to confirm it was the same with benz. one guy said I would have to deactive the ata and reintialize the siren or something like that. I didnt do that, i just took the o...	8
	1998 Nissan Frontier SE 2.4L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1N6DD26S1W thnk you guys for the replies, i was thinking distributor problems too like most of you, but a reman dist installed and still not fixed, so after removing all the new parts and retraining my brain, i still was noticing that the oxygen sensor was read low right...	5
	1995 Plymouth Voyager SE 3.3L ignition VIN: 2P4GH45R9S Ennis from Californial suggested checking the speedo circuit which proved to be ok in spite of the code 15 set. Larry from Virginia suggested checking the blue white wire for shorts. Wiggle testing proved negative on this wire and on the orange/black wire s...	10
	1987 Pontiac Fiero Sport 2.5L Clutch VIN: 1G2PM11R9H SORRY FOR THE DELAY-JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE VEHICLE WAS FIXED- WE ENDED UP USING A WAGNER SLAVE CYLINDER THAT PRODUCED THE BEST PRESSURE WHILE BLEEDING-WE RECIEVED SOME GREAT BLEEDING TECNIQUES FROM OTHER TECHS THAT HELPED ALOT-IT'S BEEN OUT OF HERE FOR TWO W...	20
	2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G2WK52J62 Thank you guys for taking the time to read my post and send help. I am sorry to say that I did not get the chance to fix this one. I was trying to help out a friend on the side, and she didn't understand that paying customers have to come first. She came an...	33
	2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0L Mechanical VIN: YS3DF58K32 I apologize about the late reply. customer took several days to get back to us. He declined any other work at this time. I still believe it is the transmission due to the fact that it completely goes away in park or neutral. I suppose it is possible that the b...	8
	2001 Saturn L200 2.2L shift interlock solenoid VIN: 1G8JU52F11 After checking everything out, we replaced the bcm and all is well. Thanks for the help!	3
	1992 Subaru Legacy L 4x4 2.2L all shifts VIN: 4S3BC6326N so line pressure is good though a bit low on the full throttle position so epc seems to function properly and all shift solinoids also it slips cold and then goes to the hard shift and stall but what ive learned it seems hydrolic pressure releases the torque c...	5
	1994 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L Prndl Switch VIN: 4T1GK12E2R We rechecked repaired wires in trunk and all was good, exhausted all efforts on what we could check so sent to dealer.	13
	1996 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out VIN: 4T1BG12K8T Well this bad boy is gone and i need a beer!!!.First off i would like to thank all you guy for taking time out of your busy day to help me.After reading all your replies i thought to myself go back to basic electrical,even thought i scoped and replaced almost ...	32
	1997 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L a/c VIN: 4T18G22K9V Thanks to who replied. simple fix just overlooked, just being clutch relay. thanks again. I kept checking a/c relay. i guess it was just to hot in the garage. lol	20
	2007 Toyota Camry LE 3.5L MIL Lamp on, Pressure sensor VIN: 4T1BK46K47 First I like to THANK, Rodney,Lewis and Ken for their responses. AS you pointed out to check the wireing from the pcm to the sensor, we recheck that, made extra sure the pins were clean and tight, after which we cleared the code and test drove several times th... Trouble codes: P0453 (vacuum pressure sensor).	5

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