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	1986 BMW 528e 2.7L Ac Drain VIN: WBADK7302G Hi,i need to know how to get to ac drain,with ac on water on both sides of dash on carpet,thank you jack.i removed glove box but still not see it	View
	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
	2000 BMW 740iL 4.4L ride control VIN: WBAGH83451 The customer picked up the car and drone it for 2 days and the noise did not occur. The noise is best described as a knocking type of noise that can be the result o braking at slow speeds, not to a complete stop but to slow the car. When driving at slow speed ...	View
	1997 Buick Riviera 3.8L all electrical VIN: 1G4D2211V4 Thanks in advance guys.This vehicle was towed to us from tranmission shop.They installed a new trans due to no shifting.Customer informed me they have put on 3 alt. over a 4 month period.Anyway when vehicle got hear the charging system is putting out 17.9 volt...	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
	2001 Buick Century Limited 3.1L Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G4WY55J31 Vehicle came in with check engine lamp on and the complaint of hesitation and lack of power only when engine is cold. As soon as the engine reaches opperating temp. the symptoms vanish and the car runs great and has lots of power. Tried replacing mass air flow... Trouble codes: P0420 (three-way catalytic converter), P1189 (Oil pressure switch), P1811 (Max Shift Adapt)	View
	1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup 5.7L Refrigerant VIN: CCE142Z164 I am looking for a factory refrigerant capacity specification for this truck. Does anyone have this number that they can share with me?	View
	1991 Chevrolet C3500 Silverado 7.4L No Start VIN: 2GCGC29N2M Ive got a problem child here. It has no spark. There is power at the coil and at the module. The magnetic pickup in the dist is working, ive replaced the module, the 4x reference from the module cks good. Im not sure what i should be seeing with the est contro...	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
	2001 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L No Start VIN: 2G1WF55E51 i recently replaced a hazard flasher on a 01 impala.2 ignition cycles later the key won't turn.Retreived code B2964 diagnostic tests point to BCM replace.Is flasher replacement related or coincidence.Any help would be appreciated Trouble codes: B2964 (Key in ignition circuit high)	View
	2001 Chevrolet Venture LS 3.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GNDU23E11 Van has been here a long time and was unable to fix it. Sent it to the dealer and they couldn't fix it. The dealer said to R&R the plugs and wires and put injector cleaner in it. so it is back to me. runs rough, and back fires into the intake when you give it ... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G12T52875 P0300 , but we narrowed it down to #6 cylinder using misfire data from our modis , took front valve cover off to see if there was any mechanical problems , even smoke tested it with the valve cover off , car runs excellent exept for rough idle and slight misfi... Trouble codes: P0300 (Misfire)	View
	2006 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4E042 6.6L Sterring Box VIN: 1GBE4V1246 Good morning, i have a fleet of life squads here and 4 of my 2006 chevy c4500 rigs are having a seriuos problem. As you are driving down the road wether it cruising or a code 3 run it is as you get the feeling the truck will roll over,. You get the feeling as ...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ 6.6L oil sample VIN: 1GCHK23667 This is my own truck and I am not a diesel guy. Just like the towing power and fuel economy. However, I had a oil sample taken and sent to amzoil. They said there was a large amount of diesel fuel in the oil. Does anyone have any idea on where to start checkin...	View
	1997 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.8L starting VIN: 1C4GP64L7V Before BCM AND PCM modules were replaced we had codes Lost CCD messeges with BCM in all modules and EATX PRNDL messege test failed. After PCM AND BCM relaced Eatx PRNDL shows up in BCM and no CCD mess from PCM. This vehicle starts then shuts down.Right now it ...	View
	2004 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1C4GP45R04 We have this van here, that runs very poorly. I started by replacing the converter. It was plugged from excessive emmissions. I also did a tune up. At this point the vehicle still was running poorly. I first found the map sensor signal return wire to the ECM h...	View
	2001 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4L No Start VIN: 1B3EJ46X01 Stratus came to see me for an overheat problem, WP and TBelt, thermo replaced at another shop did not cure problem. I picked up vehicle with wrecker and drove it on to the rollback. Got it to the shop and drove it off the rollback and into shop where I verifie...	View
	2001 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L Starting VIN: 2B4GP74L52 Thanks in advance guys an gals this van was towed in after the cust stated it died while driving an would not restart tested batt an alt they pass. the van will not turn over or power up the fuel pump no codes then sometimes you go to start an it will start ri...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L low oil pressure VIN: 1D7HA16N62 All, I am currently working on a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 4.7 liter engine, the symptoms are: at start up normal oil pressure, until engine is worm and driven for about 20 minutes, after that oil pressure drops to zero and will not return until you shut off...	View
	2003 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L Tps Dtcp0124 VIN: 1D4HS38NX3 Vehicle brought in for sputter and hesitation. Checked the fuel pressure 42 psi, so replaced fuel module and have 55 psi. During test drive mil came on and found a p0700 dtc. This dtc refers you to trans codes. Under trans codes p0124 shows up and refers to tp...	View
	2004 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L Rotors VIN: 1D4GP25RX4 on light or hard braking feel vibration in brake pedal not steering wheel . We changed frt rotors again in case we missed somthing caliper sliders kleened & lubed . What am i missing	View
	1985 Ford F F800 7.0L Misfire VIN: 1FDYG80K2F This has been a on goin thing.this happens every now and then inbetween shifts and on decel.Ajusted timing ,carb and still will do it. exhaust is solid also.At idle you can bearly hear this old ford run!Any old timers, im all ears.I have been compinsating timi...	View
	1988 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon Custom 7.5L No Start VIN: 1FDKE30G7J Hello Ford tech's, This one had a shorted ICM (ignition control module) on side of dist. So that got the engine running, set timing and it won't run with the timing spout connector installed. Without out the connector there is very little advance so low on pow...	View
	1989 Ford FALCON 3.9L Injectors VIN: JG25KP9615 Vehicle starts periodically .if you turn it off ,cranks over but will not start .has spark but no injector pulse .remove dizzy ,spin it pulse to injectors appears ,fit and vehicle starts .turn it off same scenario .checked supplies to computer ,ok .help will b...	View
	2000 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 7.3L Oil VIN: 1FDXF46F8Y Hello all, and thanks for taking time to read and help. I have this Ford Cab&Chassis with a flatbed/boom body that is using lots of oil. We had it in 05/26/10, with 114771 miles, for running bad. At the time we replaced the #8 fuel injector with a Ford reman. ...	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
	2001 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Unknown VIN: 1FTRW08L51 after noon techs Have a simple question, water is coming in from the evaporator like the drip tube is bloked. So I got behind the motor and tried to clear the drain tube but with the little room I had I didnt get nothing out. Is there any other way of getting...	View
	2002 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Mechanical VIN: 1FMFU16L42 Hello guys, have this expedition that another shop put on a compressor, drier, and hose assembly, orifice as well. Thinking we have a restriction somewhere. We have ice cold air in the front, but room air coming from back. We are not getting cold at the evapor...	View
	2003 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L alternator VIN: 1F7ZR15E23 First let me thank everyone in advance. I didn't want to send this message but i am pulling my hair out. This 03 Ranger came in on the hook, had lost power on the road. Found that the battery was dead, charged the battery and stated the vehicle was not chargin...	View
	2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Surge, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU64K55 Truck came in with active code p0190 frp circuit fault. engine runs very rough at idle and very rich. I replaced the fuel pump and filter with motorcraft with no result. The o2 pegg rich. Now whats weird is if you clear the codes, the engine will smooth out an... Trouble codes: P0190	View
	2005 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FDXF46P15 this truck does not want to start most times with glow plugs. usually will start with truck plugged in. its 85 degress out. once warmed the truck runs great. i believe i have 1 injector leaking a little but i noticed that the buzzing sound (you hear when the g...	View
	2001 Honda Accord LX 2.3L ingition VIN: 1N4AA06B24 hi im a nissan tech working on my father in laws car the problem is the key is getting hard to turn in the ingintion and also getting stuck coming out had new key made not the problem whats weird is if you shut off car you can put shifter into netural then key...	View
	2004 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L Unknown VIN: 2HKYF18574 indicator for shift position on dash will flash,no other conditions,i have checked for codes with a genisys scanner,it shows a 27-01 in memory,when i clear it the code reappears a few days later,my problem is finding information on this code,nothing on mitchel...	View
	2005 Honda CR-V LX 2.4L Clutch Pedal VIN: SHSRD77815 Hello IATN members, I have a 2005 Honda CRV I am working on. The customer brought it to us a few months ago and had the clutch, master cylinder, and slave cylinder replaced. He brought us the car back yesterday and stated that at a stop sign or stop light the ...	View
	1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0L No Start VIN: SAJNX5744S Hello all. Have this xjs that customer had some work done at another shop for unrelated problems. Customer then proceeded to wash engine compartment after receiving back. Afterwards, vehicle would not start. I have no spark, no injector pulse, nada! Jumped ahe...	View
	2003 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L passenger door VIN: SAJDA14C43 i have monitored the scp network lines. the info i have is any reading of 2-1600 hz. when i close the latch there is a difference in the readings i get. wondering if anyone has come across this symptom and what the fix was.	View
	2004 Kia Optima EX 2.4L No Start VIN: KNAGD12664 Hello. The problem with this car is it will not start after a long sit (overnight or 8 hour day). If the customer presses the gas pedal it will then fire up. He brought the car in 2 weeks ago for the same issue. It did it for me out in the parking lot and sure...	View
	1996 Land Rover Range Rover SE 4.0L master cylinder VIN: SALPV1247T this truck has no brake pedal at all it is as if you installed a mew master without fluid. the master and booster and abs controller are all one part.the abs pump is seperate part mounted on fender on drivers side under hood. the abs pump stays pumping all the...	View
	2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4.4L Mil on VIN: SALSK25417 Hello "range" specialists! we have a problem with this car: transmission was lekaing (6hp26) we replaced trans pan with integrated filter and refill transmission properly. Now when ignition is on abs, tc, check engine lights are on and transmission is in limp ... Trouble codes: U2023 (Can communication with trans module)	View
	1998 Lexus LS400 4.0L driveline VIN: JT8UF11E2W Hello everyone. I have this LS 400 with a very noticable vibration that is felt with a load on drive-line at about forty to fifty and comes in again about 60 and up . Let off the gas or place it in neutral and the ride is smooth. This I would normally say is u...	View
	2001 Lexus RX300 3.0L Hesitation VIN: JTJHF10UX1 Hi All, I really would appreciate your input on this as it seems it may be a wild goose chase. The complaints are hesitation on highway. Codes are listed below. It seems to me that the rear A/F sensor bank 2 is out but I really have not enough knowledge to co... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire), P0301 (Misfire 1), P0303 (Misfire 3), P0305 (Misfire 5), P0171 (along with P0174 - front and rear bake lean), P1130 (A/f sensor circuit range/performance malfunction)	View
	2000 Lincoln LS 3.9L Cooling Systems VIN: 1LNHM87AXY Temp. gauge is reaching 250 degrees on scanner and going all the way to hot on dash, it only does this on hot days, periodically. The temperature will go from 250 to 230 very quickly. this seems almost too quickly to actually be overheating. the TSB on the fan...	View
	1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Kickdowe VIN: WDBEA92E4R hi evryone this car came to our shop with kickdowen no working.i checked the wirs,valve and switch . all ok.i found no power came to the kicdowen switch.i jumped wire and test the car ,kickdwen worked fine.i checked the wire from swich to pin 6 (87k)at A/C con...	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 2.3L MIL Lamp on, sluggish VIN: WDBHA24G0X Intake system is full of oil. Supercharger is low on oil. I know that it needs a mass meter, but if I clean the hoses and replace the mass meter, it will probably foul again. I cannot find any oil lines going to the supercharger...it seems to have its own self... Trouble codes: P0170, P0110	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L Suspension VIN: WDBLK65G7Y Noise under rear of vehicle. must be moving at least 3mph and steering wheel turned. like a drive way apron. car makes fairly loud bang rattle like exhaust swaying into frame.Can not be duplicated on drive on lift or straight driving in rough ally . rear shock...	View
	2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L Evap Temp Sensor VIN: WDBTJ65J35 The A/C cools to 48 degrees at the vents but then quits cooling setting fault code B1020 (B10/6) for the Evap temp sensor. I scan the A/C data with my Snap On Scan Tool and the sensor is fixed at 419 degrees. I can clear the fault and restart the car which see...	View
	1997 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L power steering VIN: 1MELM50U9V thanks to those who share any ideas. I have a 97 sable that has steering assist in park and neutral but not in any gear. when I put it in reverse or drive, the radio also goes out. has no codes. if i unplug the trans lever sensor the radio works but still no p...	View
	2000 Nissan Quest GXE 3.3L High speed cooling fan VIN: 4N2XN11T5Y After replacing cooling fan motor and still no high speed operation. I decided to jumper the high speed relay to see If I could get it to operate properly. I was using a 30amp fused jumper. I then found that as the compressor engages it blew the fuse. So then ...	View
	2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L Several VIN: 3N1CB51D61 This car will stall whenever it wants to. Also, when driving, the brake light and battery light will come on at the same time when accelerating or sometimes when brakes are applied. There was an occasion when it would not start off in 1st gear. It appered to b...	View
	1994 Other GM Commodore VR 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Flat spot off idle VIN: 6HVRK19HRL This Australian produced vehicle is fitted with a MAP sensed L27 Buick V6 engine in a rear wheel drive layout. Similar US Buick/Pontiac/Oldsmobile vehicles were fitted with the same engine; however I am unsure which ones are MAP sensed. This vehicle has a hesi...	View
	2003 Pontiac Montana 3.4L transmission VIN: 1GMDX03E13 customer complaint trans wont shift out of first gear road tested trans stays in first gear wont shift out of fist gear checked for faults code p0730 earased fault trans did not change dropped pan no metal but trans fluid is real varnished	View
	2003 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L Stall VIN: 3UEIRJ38K3 replaced headds due to cracks. and after start up noticed that it was missing on cyl. 5 checked plug and wire ok while looking at car the miss moved from 5 to cylds 1 and 6 constant misses it also has a hard start you have to really throttle it heavy to get it... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4L Battery VIN: 2CKDL63F76 Further testing we jumped the car at the starter relay and the car starts. We cycled the key pad lock/unlock button and the car did not start. We used the key in the doors and the rear deck lid and no change. The anti-theft light is not flashing. There are no ...	View
	2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Turbo VIN: YS3DD58HYY Hi guys hoping this common with Saab, this is my own car and The Mechanics Curse is in full effect!! Started out with just a lil smoke when first started, then lil noise and more smoke out the exhaust, now im helping to control the local mosquito population. 1...	View
	2007 Saturn Vue 2.2L 1st gear only VIN: 5GZCZ33D26 Thanks for any help up front, this Saturn Vue will not shift and my SnapOn Solus Pro wil not communicate with the TCM, it will with the rest of the modules. There are no ECM codes & all fuses good. The problem I am having right now is finding the location of t...	View
	2003 Suzuki Aerio S 2.0L A/C System VIN: JS2RA41S23 Low Side 5 PSI and High Side 180 PSI, done recovery process, 30 min vacuum time and charged 0.99 lbs. freon. Tested Evaporator outlet air temp sensor 1.04 ohms at 88 degrees fahr. the Inlet air temp sensor 1.22 ohms at same temp.The Compressor running like nor...	View
	2000 Toyota Tundra Limited 4.7L No Start VIN: 5TBBT4815Y dear friends, i have this toyota and am unfamiliar with this fuel control system. no fuel pressure and no power to the pump with key on. i understand that the cir open relay energizes the fuel pump relay. have tested the efi, cir open, and fuel pump relays all...	View
	2002 Toyota Echo 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDBT12342 The client had this car parked for about 6 months. Came in with "Battery light" on. Checked charging system and found the alternator to be defective. Replaced with a rebuilt unit. Charges fine now. However, the "Check Engine" light stays constantly ON. Scanned... Trouble codes: P1656	View
	2003 Toyota Prius 1.5L Starting VIN: JT2BK18UX3 We Have this 03 Prius with and intermittent No-Start. Exclamation Point inside triangle lit on upper display. No check engine light on. Lower display has PS - Battery -! lit up and problem message. P3004 is a High Voltage Power Resourse Malfunction. If I let t...	View
	2004 Toyota Highlander 3.3L Compressor VIN: JTEDP21A04 Thanks to all you Toyota Folks in advance. I hope some of you have experienced this problem. The customer returned saying that the A/C compressor doesn't come on at times and shuts off at times while driving and cold air gets warm. He stated that it seemed at ...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2004 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L Ride Height VIN: 5UXFA13594 Installed a new suspension pump & relay on 6/18. Talked to customer this a.m. 6/29, all is well. Problem fixed. Never did get a specific error code for the pump.	6
	1999 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L engine VIN: 1F4G58FFT6 Thanks to all 22 people who replied. 18 out of 22 said starter . The drive return spring must be a common problem with these cars as most said it would break and let the bendix contact the flywheel. Looking back that is the exact type sound it is making. Whene...	22
	1982 Cadillac Eldorado 4.1L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G6AL5788C ok well the customer ended up giving me the car. I rechecked everything, found the 3 amp fuse blew due to too much amp draw while testing with a headlight as someone suggested. found again i was not getting ground signal from the computer. I tried to get a n...	12
	2001 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Brake Pedal VIN: 1GNCT18W51 We performed the "paper clip" test that Laneard [...] recommended and to my surprise, the ABS pump was indeed bypassing. We replaced the pump and the problem is gone. Thanks!!!	12
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Transfer Case VIN: 1GCEK19T42 Thanks for all the excellent responses. Pretty much everyone was right one way or another.The shift motor on the transfer case shorted out which in turn shorted the transfer case module and blew the ATC fuse.Everything good to go. I found that both wires going...	20
	2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNEK13Z73 Thank you to all who helped. I went ahead & replaced the throttle body on this vehicle & that fixed it. Customer has had vehicle back for 4 days now & I have not heard back. As for the instrument cluster, that will wait till another day. Thanks again. Trouble codes: P1516.	11
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L brakes? VIN: 1G2THK22G7 thanks to all 8 of you who posted a reply,all the sugestions were good ones,since the brake rod isnt adjustable i flushed the p/s system replaced the hydro boost unit and problem is gone,for now at least,i suspect there steering gear has some internal issues a...	8
	2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 5.3L fuel in cannister VIN: 3GNFK16TX4 I apreciate all the replies and im sorry for the late closing. A new fuel tanks fixed this one. The baffling in the tank came loose and caused all sorts of problems. thanks again Trouble codes: P0455.	11
	1999 Chrysler 300M 3.5L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 2C3HE66GOX I haven't fixed this yet, customer didn't want to gamble the expense. Thanks to Robert and Matthew [...] feel they are right and the fuel pump is the culprit, along with the alchol in the fuel now, causing vapor lock (thought fuel injection eliminated that problem...	3
	2005 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3AA63H35 Installed new ignition switch from the dealer. Its been 4 days and no issues. Safe to say problem solved. Thanks to all the replied Trouble codes: B2100 (ign run/start input circuit central gateway performance), B2107 (ign switch sense input circuit performance), B1217 (left heated seat low ind control circuit open), U110A, P2638 (Torque mangment feedback signal performance), B212D.	6
	1994 Dodge Caravan 3.3L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2B4GH25J0R Specifically the vehicle is not actually fixed. I was hoping to get a little more CNG fueled specifics on this request but didn't. The vehicle is through its emission inspection but still struggles with NOX after warm up and there is no EGR valve. I had some i...	11
	2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 2.7L No Start VIN: WD2PD54474 I like to thank all that replied. Jamey from Texas you saved my mental mind! You hit the nail on the head! I saw in the instrument display that I was getting my PRND settings. I also checked the SLA module and the TCM to make sure I was getting my PRND outputs...	3
	2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L Surge VIN: 3D7KS29C37 Thanks to all who have replied. Seems everything I tried to get the dodge cooperate wouldn't work. lift pump pressure was good and rail pressure was good but showed spikes. i had new regulator and sensor on it. We took it to the dealership and they thought ... Trouble codes: P0148 (fuel delivery error).	4
	1998 Ford Mustang 3.8L cooling fan VIN: 1FAFP4041W thx for all the replies. this was one of those where i knew just enough to get into trouble. in my mind, and in alot of the replies this should work as a two speed system. but after disecting it a little more... if it ain't broke don't fix it. the replies stat...	21
	2003 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0L no power coil pack,cheap azz kragen coil pack that customer had recently installed was breaking up BAD under load.finally drove the car with timing light hooked up and was losing flash.had to convince customer that new doesn't mean good...well this toad is down the roa...	11
	2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.0L n/a VIN: 1FDAW57P63 Thanks to all the replies[ I removed trans and found that the dmf was damaged, replaced flywheel and clutch and all is well. Thanks again to all the replies!	11
	2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTWW33P16 Ok this truck is fixed thanks to everyone who replied. I removed the fuel tank to ensure the metal flakes were not coming from the tank. Everything looked fine. I then replaced the fuel pump which increased my fuel pressure. I had a local dealership do a power... Trouble codes: P0272, P0276.	8
	2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L Poor Fuel Economy, Electric Drive Inop VIN: 1FMCU49H38 Well, it seems, during one of the repairs awhile back, one of the temperature sensors for part of the hybrid portion was never reconnected. At first, it was thought that the sensor was bad (we were told that it was showing -40 degrees). When they went to repla...	7
	2004 Infiniti M45 4.5L fuel guage VIN: JNKAY41E94 hi. thanks to all who replied. here is the current state of affairs. we oredered and recieved a rebuilt instrumet cluster and the guage needles were pointing in the wrong directions---sent it back to nissan and they said they had another dash but it was in the...	3
	1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L starts and stalls VIN: 1J4GZ78Y9R found the vehicle security module to be defective, had to ground a pin on the module, problem solved.	11
	2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged 4.2L Air suspension VIN: SALSH23438 Hello Again, Owner will not be bringing truck back until middle of July so I'll close with information I received from others. Gyst of info is that the control valve block for the system is in the same area but under the protective inner fender panel whic...	5
	1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L abs VIN: 8438430984 swaped tone rings out (the one on the new axle was .040 smaller)that fixed it.but my question was why did scanner loose communication when abs engaged	5
	2003 Mazda 6 S 3.0L Timing marks VIN: 1YVFP80D63 Thanks for all of your help. Friday afternoon frustration had gotten the best of me, especially when I couldn't get into the website. Found the marks. Left cams were off. Intake 1 tooth, Exhaust 5 teeth. Used a google gmail account with a shorter email addr...	7
	2000 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L Cuts out VIN: 1MEFM59S6Y ONCE AGAIN THANKS TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR VALUABLE INFO. WE REPLACED THE FRP (FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR) AND THE FUEL FILTER AND WE HAD THE CUSTOMER DRIVE THE CAR FOR APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES AND HE HAS NOT YET CALL US BACK . SO I HAVE TO SAY ALL WENT WELL WIT... Trouble codes: P0191 (Fuel rail pressure range).	7
	2002 Mitsubishi Galant LS 2.4L timing belt VIN: 4A3AA46G32 Replaced injectors #2 and #3 skip is now gone, no engie light looks like it is fixed, Thanks for all the help.	7
	2000 Nissan Frontier XE 2.4L Compressor VIN: 1N6DD26S5Y we found a faulty evap temp sensor.customer went and bought it on his own and installed it himself.its been working fine ever since thanks to all that replied .	3
	1992 Oldsmobile 88 Royale 3.8L No Start, mil off VIN: 1G3HN53L6N THANKS ALL,THE ENGINE LT BULB WAS BURNT AND THE CRANK SENS WAS FAULTY	12
	2002 Other European Sprinter 2.7L cruise control VIN: WD2YD34122 Found a broken wire between cruise switch and conector. After pulling switch out relized some body has had the column out and smashed the harness. Repaired wire and cruise works fine now. Sorry about the delay in my responce.	3
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L directional VIN: 1G2NE12T91 thanks for all the help.replaced the multifuntin switch. everything works fine	13
	2007 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.9L Rr Wss VIN: 1GMDU03187 thank you for all the replies...seems that the plug going up into the interior of the vehicle by the sliding door on the drivers side had a corrosion problem, some elctrical cleaner and a nice tight fit fixed the problem..thanks again everyone	4
	1999 Saab 9-5 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3ED58Z6X Thank you very much for all the replies, some really helpful info. The car is runs great so far, so we have sent it out for the emissions test. Indeed as some of you mentioned the filter bypass behind the turbo was the source of the leak. It was a bit tight bu... Trouble codes: P0125.	13
	2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L batt. drain VIN: 5TBBT4412Y Thank you guys for all your replies . I wanted to be sure the problem was solved before posting a fix.I guess i do not follow Toyota wiring schematics well because i can not find any relationship between the trailer plug and the fuel pump relay,efi relay or th...	7
	1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: WVWCA015ZK Sorry it took so long to respond with a reply. I just wanted to make sure that the issues were fixed. This car came in with no coolant in the head but there was coolant in the block because the plastic heater hose nipple was expired. Of course I was told th...	7
	2004 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L windows VIN: 3VWCD31Y84 Well I pretty much narrowed it down to the comfort module as some of you had stated. I really never got the problem to occur for us. The customer really wanted to wait to see if the problem gets worse and he may try the dealer only because of the low miles on...	4

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