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1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: ZARBA5419G
hi got a slight problem with an alfa that was towed to the shop on monday. the alfa owerners convention was in frederick last week and we had a lot of alfas in for during the week . i am an old alfa tech and worked on them from 1977 through 1985 and have most ...
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1991 BMW 850i 5.0L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation VIN: WBAEG2315M
replaced o2 sensor always reading below 150 millivolt and droping i think there no heating going there found no diagram to see where it get the power for the heated element. there mod where they show a relay at right you have to replace with a wiring and anoth...
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2001 BMW 740iL 4.4L Forward Gears VIN: WBAGH83401
Car hardly moves forward reverse is ok
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1964 Buick Riviera 6.6L TXV Valve
This Buick was converted by another shop to 134A refrigerant and is currently inop. I am in the process replacing a clogged TXV valve. Four Seasons P/N 38652. It appears that the oil bleed tube is going to be too short to reach the STV valve housing in the eng...
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1983 Buick Regal 3.8L Stall
im gonna need a real pro on this one--one that knows the Rochester feedback 2 barrel carb and its tuning. the problem is a flat spot off idle--transition fuel. when starting from a stop, the engine coughs lean and dies. Feels exactly like a bad accelerator pum...
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1993 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4HR53L5P
Hello fellow techs, Please enlighten me on where I am going wrong. This car came in with the complaint of an intermitant CEL on, eratic shifting, and no cruise. I found the vacume modulator hose bad and corrected a large part of the trans issues. I have a cod...
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1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G6KS52Y9V
Hello everybody. This vehicle came to us after it was at another shop. They said it had a bad fuel pump & replaced it - and it still didn't run. They found the ECS fuse blown. Installed new fuse and vehicle ran & they shipped it. It came to us because it kee...
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2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2L Vses VIN: 1G6DM57N33
Urgent please help!!! this vehicle came to us with many issues. One of which was the service stability system on center console will illuminate while driving. We tested computer and found trouble codes c1286 and c 1287 we some how came to the conclusion that t...
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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L Hdy. system VIN: 1GCEK14T1X
This one has got me snow blind. Maybe some fresh ideas will get this one delivered! Truck came in with rusted/ leaking steel brake line @ ABS motor. Replaced 3 lines from ABS motor to master and to r/ front wheel. Fired up my Solus and went thru automated ble...
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L Unknown VIN: 1GCJC33264
Hi,Guys, I,ve got this 2004 chevy 3500 that has a shudder on the brake.It does it only from about 5-8 miles per hr to stop and it gets a lot worse when you make either r/l turn while braking at that slow speed.It feels a lot like ABS activation.The truck has n...
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1993 Dodge D150 5.2L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1B7HE16Y9P
This vehicle came to me from another shop. This truck would cut out when warm on hard turns or under a hard acceleration. It is a hard cut out that happens fast. After a minute it will restart fine. The previous shop changed all the commen components listed, a...
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1996 Dodge Caravan LE 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B4GP45R1T
This van belongs to my brother in New Haven CT so I haven't seen it myself. There are no drivability symptoms, van runs fine. He was told the DTC is P1696. I searched IATN & Alldata and came up with ZIP information. Was hoping someone has better Chrys info th... Trouble codes: P1696
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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Reverse VIN: 3B6KC26Z11
Want to thank everyone ahead of time. It's my first post and I am not a Dodge tech. nor a trans tech., so thank you for your patience. Got in vehicle and put it in reverse but it did not engage. Truck was park downhill close to a curb and rolled into the curb....
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2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 3.0L Hvac VIN: WDXPF44578
history of vehicle is engine was replaced at dealer under warranty after that notice that a/c would not cool came here and found pressure sensor swith was not connected after reconnected a/c started working about two weeks later a/c quit again this time replac...
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1994 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTCR14X2R
Guys, this vehicle literally limped into shop. check engine light on, pops back constantly under acceleration, it had 2 air flow codes and a lean code. Under acceleration injector pulse width goes to the max and oxygen sensors go very lean. We replaced the ai... Trouble codes: P0157 (Mass air flow low voltage), P0159 (Mass air flow signal), P0172 (System lean bank 1)
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1995 Ford F-350 XLT 7.5L Vss VIN: 2FTHF36G1S
We have this F350 that stalls will coasting to a stopped. it appears to be VSS elated. Speedometer has some flutter to. While test with rear wheels off ground, engine idling if you spin rear engine stalls. If VSS is unplugged from diff, problem goes away. Cust...
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1997 Ford F-250 5.4L trailer turn and stop VIN: 1FTFX28L7V
this truck all lights work but trailer lights running trailer lights work but stop and turn
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1999 Ford F-150 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTZX0721X
After replacing cam sensor & syncronizer, truck runs fine and chirping noise is gone. Now, after driving 30 to 200 miles the check engine light comes on and stays on with code P1309 (Misfire moniter fault). I have cleared code numerous times & cleared Keep Ali... Trouble codes: P1309 (Misfire Moniter Fault), P1000 (System checks incomplete)
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2000 Ford Focus LX 2.0L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP33P1Y
Hey guys, i have a tought one hear, not to mention this car is the biggest mistake ford ever made. I have a p0171 that i cannot crack. I have smoked it and even threw a MAF sensor at it and a rear 02 sensor and still no dice. also when you are driving and you ... Trouble codes: P0171
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2002 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Engine VIN: 1FTRF07202
Hi All We have this F-150 manual trans that has a vibration at idle through high RPM. It feels like an auto trans torque converter out of balance. Vibration remains with accessory belt off. There are no misfires, no codes, fuel trims are good, runs great excep...
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2002 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L No Start VIN: 1FTRX18W52
I have an 02 f150 towed inno start no guages are working in dash i have no fuel pressure or injector pulse customer said he had it at dealer and they replaced pcm he drove it away next day no start towed back to dealer yhey said it was not a pcm issue i can co... Trouble codes: P0443 (p1451-), P1451 (p1747-), P1747 (p0750-), P0750
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2006 Ford Ranger FX4 4.0L Shift Interlock VIN: 1FTZR45E16
We drove the vehicle multiple times over 3 days and could not get the problem to re-occur. The same fuse popped the same afternoon for the customer. She brought it back and we replaced the fuse and agian drove this extensively and no problem.(you can't fix wha...
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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...
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1998 GMC Savana 1500 5.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GDFG15M8W
This vehicle has a boat load of problems. Most of which i have corrected except for this high idle issue. This van came in on the wrecker, wouldnt idle to save its life. it was leaking coolant, power steering fluid, a/c didnt work and was stumbling everywhere... Trouble codes: P1509 (Idle Air Control System High RPM)
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2001 GMC Safari SL 4.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GTDM19W01
Have a 01 Safari that the customer limped in. Failed to start after a quick delivery, while waiting for the tow truck it started and she drove it here. Hasn't started on it's own since, has no Communication, replaced DLC fuse and got data. Will run on carb cle...
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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe GL 2.4L Trans. Goes In Limp In Mode VIN: KM8SB82B51
According to the alldata test sequence for the P0720, if changing the sensor does not repair the code, the tcm must be replaced. This does not make sense, because it appears that the output sensor is not generating a signal. We cut the signal wire at the tcm t...
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2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L engagement VIN: SAJDA01C8Y
Hi, This Jag with 5R55N came in for harsh reverse engagement. It also has a delayed forward engagement. I also notice a 2-3 flare. I put in a new solenoid assy and engagement issues are still the same but now I'm getting a code P0745 (pressure control solenoid...
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2000 Jaguar XKR 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJJA41B8Y
Car was at another shop and They replaced MAF, O2's Fuel Pressure regulator and code keeps coming back. Found hose pulled off of MAP sensor. Replaced and cleared codes Mil light not back on But these codes are showing up as pending. No vac leaks. Fuel pressure... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174, P1000
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2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJDAO1L55
hello fellow techs. this jag came in had engine in fail safe mode. pulled two codes one for o2 and the mfr code. thru identifix found code was for accelerator pedal. test output from pedal assembly and it scopes out just fine. car drives and shifts normally. c... Trouble codes: P1576, P0133
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2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Electronic VIN: SAJEA01TX3
Vehicle came in with the parking brake applying while driving a ratcheting sound heard and also a feeling similar to a surge in sync with the ratcheting sound. There was a code in the parking brake module for the hall effect circuit failure (C1799). Research...
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2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Can Network VIN: SAJEA51D83
Aloha techs. Vehicle came in with all kinds of can comm. Dtcs, i tried clearing all codes , abs wouldn't clear. Pulled connectors at abs, ecm, and tcm, inspected and clean with contact cleaner, reconnect and clear all codes, including abs, car runs great for 2...
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2004 Jaguar XJ8 4.2L Thermostat VIN: SAJWA71C14
If someone could please explain the assembly of this thermostat i would greatly apprreciate it.i would have much rather ordered the housing -t-stat assem.but the local dealer had this in stock.i just have to know,does the pin end of the t-stat sit in the housi...
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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall VIN: 1J4GWS858Y
Gentlemen, this vehicle came in for a a/c evap replacement. After replacement of evap vehicle security light flashes and starts and dies. According to jeep this vehicle does not have a theft system. Replace pcm still stalls no change in system. Tested bcm,pcm...
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2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L Electronic VIN: WDBNG75J11
This Benz had a blower assembly that went swimming due to clogged drains. Put in replacement blower and controller and fan works fine now. However-- AC compressor doesn't kick in. EC lite on in dash- system has full charge. Battery was fully drained when I got...
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2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2.4L spark plug tube seals VIN: 4A3AE45G35
Trying to install spark plug tube seals on this 2.4 eclipse, everytime i try to press one in it tears it up, any suggestions?
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2002 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GHDT13S72
Vehicle has a history of stalling and not starting. I was able to check several items on a no start condition. The starter will not engage even though the PCM has the enable starter command. All other accessories are working. The bar for the gearshift indicat...
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2003 Other European 2500 7.0L No upshift VIN: WD2YD64173
I had this Sprinter truck towed in for a no start. We charged battery and checked charging system. Replaced battery. I thought we were done. The customer picked it up and brought it right back with the transmission not up shifting. We never drove it and the di...
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2001 Other GM STEP VAN 6.5L No Start VIN: 5B4KP42Y61
Diesel guys.this truck does not start there is no fuel coming to injectors we replaced the fuel pump under the chassis there is none in the gas tank. We get 9 lbs of pressure before injection pump is this right?. What is the right fuel pressure the system have...
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2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0L No Start VIN: YS3DF58KX2
Hi Guys, This 9-3 Saab was towed in as a crank no start. Found No Fuel Pressure. 12v To pump - 4.2amp draw. Pulled Tank Replaced Pump Only, Not whole moduel(figured a broken shaft or impeller issue). Filled with fuel - cranked - started - drove 1/2 mile and i...
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2006 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L wireless door lock control system VIN: 4T3ZF13C6Y
Hi guys I received a Sienna 2006 in my workshop and the customer wants to add a new wireless door lock control transmitter (for his wife) (THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEM, THE CUSTOMER ONLY WANTS TO ADD A NEW TRANSMITTER) could you send to me the specif...
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1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWAA81E7W
This vehicle was brought in for a P1582. I used both my Snap On scan tool and a Launch X431 to perform the throttle alignment. Would not adapt (Adap. Runs -) Adap. Error in group 98). Replaced the throttle body and the new unit aligned properly. Drove the car,... Trouble codes: P1582
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2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWND23B1Y
Vehicle came in running rough & needs to pass inspection. Pulled codes 16684/P0300 – Multiple Misfire, 16688/P0304 – Misfire Cyl 4, 16690/P0306 – Misfire Cyl 6, 16689/P0305 – Misfire Cyl 5, 17539/P1131 – O2 Bank2 Sensor 1 Internal resistance to high, 16685/P03... Trouble codes: P0300 (Multiple Misfire), P0301 (cyl 1 misfire), P0302 (cly 2 misfire), P0303 (cyl 3 misfire)
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2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L Air Flow VIN: WVWSB61J81
customer says at highway speeds 70mph a/c is ice cold 35-30 degrees,blower air flow slows down,turn a/c off and it blows fine 10-15 min later again.please help with this VW.
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2004 Acura TL 3.2L Air Tempature VIN: 19UUA66264
I am closing this request... Kevin, an Acura Tech from North Carolina said this is a common issue without a solution. He has even contacted Acura Engineering multiple times without a solution. He says this is Normal. As he put it... "I can't tell you ...
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1999 Audi A6 Quattro Avant 2.8L Misfire VIN: WAUDA24B4X
Well this one has got me stumped & I don’t know if will ever get fixed. Well I ended up with lots of time and parts into this one and still no fix. I replaced ignition coil pack, spark plugs, checked ignition wires new and all @ around 5k ohms. Installed injec... Trouble codes: P0300, P0304, P0306.
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2003 BMW 316 ti 1600CC Starting VIN: WBAAT110X0
Still no solution,the car will come next week and we will check crank sensor and catalyst for clogging up.έ am going to inform you after certain solution.
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1995 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Stall VIN: 1G4HP52L3S
I finally got this fix.lots reply said injector short out when hot ,run new wires from icm to ecm,another icm ,disconnet alternator field,chech power and ground,ignition switch,spike from open secondary wire.I check them all and still the same problem.I know t... Trouble codes: P0341.
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1997 Buick Riviera 3.8L all electrical VIN: 1G4D2211V4
Thanks all ecspecialy those that called.I cleaned grd from body to batt.. just to feel better added grd from altenator body to strut tower. Not sure which one took care of problem but all is well now. Thanks again John
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1999 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4HP52K4X
ok so after testing every sensor all checked out ok the injectors are pulsing normally (checked with noid and pressure drop) replaced the ecm. My LTFT are sitting at -2 and STFT at 0. Car seems to be running just fine now no smell out of the tail pipe or smo... Trouble codes: P0172 (Fuel System too Rich Bank 1), P0101 (MAF Performance/Range).
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1992 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Compressor Clutch VIN: 1G6CD53BXN
Thank you all for all your replies and ideas. The customer has decided to trade for a newer vehicle. I'm convinced it was a condenser problem, but now we'll never know. Thanks again for all the replies.
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1993 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Security Indicator light VIN: 1G6CD53B6P
found out that the light blue wire that runs to the door latch switches has a major splice than runs through out the car all four doors and the trunk latches and also between the security module and pcm there was a grounded wire within all of that and the en...
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1993 Chevrolet S10 EL 2.8L turnsignal VIN: 1GCCS19R8P
Thanks everyone . I was given great advise from everyone and finished the repair with no problems. This design forces you to remove the column covers and then seperate them and then removed nut from combo switch. I believe the tilt wheel design is different an...
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1999 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Oil Pan VIN: 1GCCSI4X1X
parts store decided to put in rebuilt long block,not willing to gamble on just replacing oil pump.I think that Was a smart move!!Had no faith that a pump would help
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2001 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L No Start VIN: 2G1WF55E51
Well i have this impala fixed.The repair was to drill out the lock clylender and replace it with a new one.From the replies i received i suspect this is a fairly common problem on this vehicle.Drilling out the cylinder was a task. If anybody has any tips to sp... Trouble codes: B2964 (Key in ignition circuit high).
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD LS 6.0L 4-3 down shift VIN: 1GCHK29U23
we replaced the trans test drive same thing replaced tranfer case works good now
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L Transmission Computer Data Lines VIN: 1GCEC19Z76
Many many thanks to Brian for consistent replies and answering all my questions. I got the data lines all hooked up, and the check engine light illuminates on the dash and the DLC gets what it needs. still no communication, but I'm off to tackle that glitch ri...
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ 6.6L oil sample VIN: 1GCHK23667
Thanks for all the replies. I change the oil every 5000 miles with rotela t. I will take the truck to the dealer and have the injectors checked. Thanks again for the info on my diesel fuel injector system.
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1999 Chrysler Concorde LXi 2.7L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3HD46R8X
Thank You to all of the IATN members that responded to this. After extensive diagnostics on the dealers behalf they concluded that the PCM was at fault for this and the ignition coil driver had gone bad in the PCM] thanks for all the help!!! Trouble codes: P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, P0356.
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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L trans relay is shut off after short drive. VIN: 1B7KF23ZX1
well i was pulling my hair out after the new pcm was installed.So some further testing and more hair, It turned out being the org blk wire that the pcm grounds when it wants lock up to apply, it was contacting the aftermarket cold air intake fastner above the ...
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2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7L hard start VIN: 1B7HG38NX2
I apologize for not posting sooner, had family ilnesses. I hooked up fuel a pressure guage and the fuel pressure did not bleed down. Tried a noid light and spark tester and had injector pulse and spark. The customer asked me to clean the injectors and I did s... Trouble codes: P0301, P0304.
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2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0L Drive Belt VIN: 1B3HB48B48
Thanks to everyone that replied , it assurred me of going in the right direction everyone was spot on. We replaced alternator due saw melted electronics , had that not been the case we would have jut done pulley assembly.
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1995 Eagle Talon ESi 2.0L No Start VIN: 4E3AK44YXS
Thanks to Dave [...] got enough hope to try another PCM, he went thru 7 before he got a good one. I put it in turned the key, heard the fuel pump, had the check engine light and then hooked up my scanner and had datastream, turned the key to start and it started. ...
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1979 Ford Pinto 2.8L Excessive Emissions VIN: 9T12Z11605
A big thanks to everyone thay replied to this. I am sure this post will help someone in the future. Well after peacing all the replies together I was able to decode this vacuum schematic. and after a few trips to the boneyards, and a roll of vacuum tubing I wa...
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1995 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1FALP52U95
thanks for all that responded about checking grounds. i think i still had a problem with the original constant control relay. after running engine to operating temp and doing KOER test,the only code i came up with was code 10,snap throttle.the engine ran perfe...
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1997 Ford F-350 7.5L fuel return VIN: 1FTJW36G3V
Sorry for not closing sooner. Ford has retro fit check valves that go inline to cure problem, thanks to Paul from Texas for the part numbers
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2000 Ford Mustang 3.8L turn signals & hazards VIN: 1FAFP4446Y
This car is fixed thanks to Kent [...]'s excellent information. The fusable link controlling flasher power was the culprit. Funny this detail is left out of the diagram. Thanks for the replies.
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2002 Ford E-450 Econoline Super Duty Custom 7.3L rear a/c VIN: 1FDXE45F52
Thanks for all the help guys. A little info definatly goes a long way. Pretty simple really, i took a power probe ect2000 and traced the circuit back from the rear a/c thermostat up to the power box above the drivers seat. Found the relay that it hooked to...
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2003 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Radio-Windows-Chime VIN: 1FAFP55U13
First, thanks to all who replied. I finally found the problem on this car. I was finally able to catch the problem while monitoring voltages on the interior lighting circuits into the central junction box. I had a 6.5v feedback on the vanity mirror light circu...
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2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Misfire VIN: 1FTPX14574
THANKS to all but the owner cant make up his mind to spend more on this engine or the truck and said he wants to just trade it off , after i gave him a figure ! I thank you and hope to return help. MIKE Trouble codes: P0022.
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2005 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L No Start VIN: 1FMZU75W35
Well we found the problem. The catalytic converter on the right bank was clogged. Normally restricted exhaust would have been one of the first things we checked, however sense the customer stated this problem started immediately following them running the ve... Trouble codes: P0358 (Ignition coil H pri/sec circuit fault), P0308 (cyl 8 mis), P0316 (Engine Misfire on Startup).
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2005 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FDXF46P15
WELL THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR THE INFO AND HELP. TURNED OUT TO BE FICM. ALSO FOUND MY CRANKING RPM LOW AND INSTALLED 2 NEW BATTERIES. AS STATED BY SOME OF YOU THESE ARE VERY PICKY MOTORS. ONE THING WRONG AND YOU HAVE PROBLEM. SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE WHO GAVE S...
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2002 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L Surge VIN: 5FNRL18092
There was a lot of good advice from everyone thanks. Well we must have worked magic when we looked at this Honda first time. We could not recreate the problem, went over it and tested it no go. Customer picked it up so I could get more info and do the work wh...
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2006 Honda Civic DX 1.8L a/c VIN: 2HGFG12826
Customer took to Honda dealer and they told her expansion valve and drier. She did NOT have them replace them but after she got it back, it started cooling good again. Which really makes me think expansion valve. Replies where varied, expansion valve, blend ...
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2000 Hyundai Tiburon 2.0L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHJG25F37
Two of the help responses received mentioned rechecking vacuum gauge readings. One response suggested a MAF sensor issue which we pursued to no avail. The remaining responses suggested inspection of the tone ring for movement. We inspected the tone ring and it... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Missfire), P0301 (1 Missfire), P0303, P0304 (4 Missfire).
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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: KM8SB12B03
Sorry I did not close this sooner, but have been to busy. Thanks for the great advice guys. John [...] said but it was ok...
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2004 Isuzu NPR 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4KLB41U94J
ok guys. problem was that i used bosch o2s. you better use oem or it will not work. lesson learned for me. Trouble codes: P0135, P0155, P0141.
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1987 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 2BCCL81J2H
FOUND CARB TO BE SUCKING FALSE AIR FROM BELOW THE THROTTLE PLATES, RECOMMENDED REPLACE CARB OR SWAP TO AFTERMARKET, DUE TO PREEXISTING ENGINE CONDITION, CUSTOMER DECLINED AND SHIPPED VHEICLE. THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP GUYS.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D 3.0L automatic controls
Thanks a ton for all the replies and service information. It was not getting enough vacuum to the system. I tested vacuum lines from the servo back and found no leaks until I finally ended up at the check valves in the engine compartment on the drivers side by...
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1999 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 2.3L MIL Lamp on, sluggish VIN: WDBHA24G0X
Thanks for the help..a new pcv valve, mass meter, and cleaning out the intercooler and hoses did the trick. It runs great. Trouble codes: P0170, P0110.
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2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 1.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3AY26C21
The end result was the Cam sensor. as the engine started in Multi-port mode when it switches to SEFI if there was no signal from the Cam the car would die. Just like Anti-thief mode. If the sensor failed after the switch to SEFI no problem, the car continued... Trouble codes: P0340.
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2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5N1AN08W65
Ok well we finally figured this one out. When consulting with the tech who did the diagnostic he told me the code was cam position sensor bank 1, he thought that was the drivers side, it is actually the passenger side. There are two cam sensors on it and we ... Trouble codes: P0340.
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2006 Other Asian xb 1.5L looses fuel pressure VIN: JTLKT33406
Found broken "o" ring in filter housing. Thanks for your help. Jerry
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2002 Saturn L300 3.0L ECM Grounds VIN: 1G8JW54R72
Thanks to Rob [...] and Mitchell who took the time to respond to this cry for help After checking the grounds and connectors at the splice pack which is about midway across the rear valve cover and the left instrument panel fuse block and finding no is... Trouble codes: P1283 (APP Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage), P0453 (EVAP Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage), P0463 (Fuel Level Ssensor Circiut High Voltage), P0533 (A/c Refrigerant Sensor Circiut High Voltage).
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