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2004 Audi S4 4.2L settings VIN: WAUPL68E74
Hi Group, I do need an Instrument cluster CONTROL CHANNEL MAP from a 2004 S4 V8 4.2 6-speed automatic (multitronic with shift paddle at steering wheel option) You will need a VAG.COM to do this job from another S4(B7 from 2002-2005) Here's how to do it if you ...
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2002 BMW 325i 2.5L oil system VIN: WBAET37412
Hi to every one,i want to thank you all in advanced for reading my post here. I have this bmw brought to the shop for a smoking problem,when the customer brought the car told me that his son has to add oil once in a while , at least a quart every 2 weeks. i ha...
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1992 Cadillac Seville 4.9L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KS53B0N
Vehicle came in for MIL on, E039 TCC clutch problem, no other complaint. Transmission works fine, TCC engages normally at first, but as vehicle is driven, BARO value continually decreases until it is very close to MAP value. Question is, what makes a GM reset ... Trouble codes: E039 (TCC problem), 1033, 1034, 1037, 1039, 1042
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2000 Cadillac Catera 3.0L dead battery VIN: W06VR54R3Y
have a no start (battery dead) if car sits for 24hrs can't find drain on system battery is new
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1984 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L MIL Lamp on, High idle VIN: 1G1AY078XE
Hello all. I need some ideas for this car please. I disconnected the battery to replace a freeze plug and the starter now it idles at up to 1800RPM, the engine ran fine before. The MIL is on, I tried to get the codes but there is no response with my scanner. T...
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2000 Chevrolet K3500 5.7L Steering & Brakes VIN: 1GBHK34R2Y
Hello gals & gents thanks ahead of time for your time & efforts this trk came in a few months ago w/loss of steering & brk pedal going to floor at ideal w/spead up all comes back we replaced the pwr strng pump all was good for a few weeks came back same troubl...
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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L Instrument Cluster VIN: 1GCEC14W5Y
Got a fun one. Thanx in advance for looking. Veh came in from another shop. Veh would start and stall like it had a security problem. Scanner wouldnt communicate with any module. And no lights would come on inst cluster. Traced to shorted out bcm. Customer own...
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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L Instrument Cluster VIN: 1GCEC14W5Y
Got a fun one. Thanx in advance for looking. Veh came in from another shop. Veh would start and stall like it had a security problem. Scanner wouldnt communicate with any module. And no lights would come on inst cluster. Traced to shorted out bcm. Customer own...
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L r/f abs circuit VIN: 1GCHK23255
hi folks. customer came in with unwanted abs activation at low speed. We checked the front brakes, and replaced pads and The rotors truck still had problem. We connected scan tool to look for codes. it has abs code c0040 in history. We replaced the right front...
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2006 Chevrolet HHR LS 2.2L cruise control, rear wiper, side mirrors VIN: 3GNDA13D06
Hi guys thanks for your help in advance. We bought a used auction car and the cruise, rear wiper and power mirrors didn't work. we replaced the clockspring because the cruise goes through it. Now the air bag light is on. It has a code b-0012. and nothing still...
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1996 Chrysler Cirrus LX 2.5L No Start VIN: 1C3EJ56H3T
car was towed in ...no start . no fuel injector pulse no spark ..no power to injector and no ground signal ... scanned for codes and had a crank sensor code ..replaced crank sensor and still no start ! went through the schematics and it runs through the dist ....
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1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L Harmonic Balancer VIN: 1B7HC16Z0S
Have Dodge 1500 5.2. Came in with broken harmonic balancer. Rubber had seperated from center of balancer. Center bolt and key way were fine. Installed new balancer and engine still has extreme vibration. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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2002 Dodge Intrepid SE 2.7L Cooling Systems VIN: 2B3HD46R62
Well, this one got me. Customer came in with a coolant leak and it was easy to find, so I thought. I have been a tech for 30 years and have never seen this so I am humbled. Anyway, raised car up and there was coolant all around the t-stat housing, left of the ...
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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L valve train VIN: 1D7HU18D33
Customer states that he hammered it passing a vehicle on the expressway. Truck came in with a P0301 and noticable ticking at #1 and backfire under heavy acceleration. Removed valve cover and found the #1 exhaust pushrod short of the rocker by about 1/4". That ...
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L Misfire VIN: 1D7HA18N24
Ok this thing is driving us nuts. We have a P0301 cyl 1 missfire code. We know of all the valve problems with these motors. This truck was in 6 months ago for a valve job. New seats, valves, surface, the works. Everything went together great. It came in just t... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cyl 1 Misfire)
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D3HU18DX4
Hello fellow Dodge techs. I hope someone can help me with this system that I"m not very familiar with. Owner brought truck in saying "intermittently truck was losing power and a light on the dash would come on when it happened.". Light turned out to be the ele... Trouble codes: P2299, P0703, P0404
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2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L Fan Clutch VIN: 3D7KU28C54
checking a/c Refrigerant level low. Refilled with proper amount and noted excessive high side pressure . Observed slow fan rotation. After about 2 minutes the fan seemed to work ok and the hi side pressure dropped to a normal range. Checked for codes and found...
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2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L Stall VIN: 1D7HW48N56
Customer complained that after he comes up stop sign or a stop light and then goes to accelerate the vehicle stalls and will not restart for 5 to 10 minutes. Scanned computer and the only code I found was a P2074, I then test drove the truck and could not get ... Trouble codes: P2074 (MAP/TP Sensor Correlation-High Airflow/Vac Leak Detected)
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2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDOPD64426
Thanks for looking We do not work on these truks but one of our employes husband has one and we try to help. He was driving and knocked hole in oil pan we repaired pan and when running the truck could hear noise coming from turbo. Replaced the turbo with reman... Trouble codes: P2359
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2007 Dodge Charger 2.7L No Start, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 2B3KA43H17
Thanks for reading and for any help. This is the origional install on a new engine on this motor. The origional one over heated. Once this engine was put in had intermittant running rough condition under load and heavy accel and has code po339. The timing has ... Trouble codes: P0339
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1987 Ford F-150 XL 5.8L Starter Solenoid VIN: 2FTEF15H1H
Truck was brought to us by customer because of no charge after he replaced alternator. The first time we went outside to start it and bring it in the starter would not disengage. We repaired the no charge condition (Blown fuse link) and also diagnosed a bad so...
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1997 Ford F-150 4.6L tiing chain tensioners VIN: 1FTDX1HWXV
Truck came in with noise coming from timing chains predominatly on the passenger side. We replaced the tensioners, gears, chains and guides. Still noisey. Removed timing cover and tensioners, removed oil pressure sending unit and put air pressure on sending un...
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2001 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMCU04131
Hello, Customer's complaint was AC inop and check engine light "on". We found code P0353. When we cleared the code, the AC started working again, no big surprise. Having seen a lot of bad coils, we changed #3 and all the spark plugs. However, this didn't fix t... Trouble codes: P0353
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2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.4L Cuts out VIN: 1FTSW21R78
Hey Guys, This problem has not happend or codes set while in my shop but customer complaint is after message for particulate filter cleaning cycle is met message comes up to pull over safely and vehicle shuts down and will not start for about 30 min - 45 min.... Trouble codes: P200E, P2002 (Diesel particulate efficiency threshold error)
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2000 GMC Yukon Denali 5.7L Starting VIN: 1GKEK63R3Y
Thankyou to all in advance. This yukon came to us for the column shifter not releasing from park. We replaced the shift lock solenoid & brake switch with new delco parts. We thought we were done & backed it out to find out ignition key comes out & truck still ...
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2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L A/C Compressor VIN: JHLRD78482
A/c compressor inop due to missing ground wire/#4 on relay, red wire, comes from multiplex through ecu. Also at the same time brake warning light is on, i have switch at master cyl. And e brake disconnected. Customer stated when brake warning light goes out, w...
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2002 Hyundai Accent GS 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHCG35G32
hi techs I have this hyundai accent gs have code p0133 I have replace O2 same code come back after 6 days heck activity O2 sensor it go up and down nicely but sometime it stay flat either rich or lean for 10 sec before it switch to other side otherwise it look... Trouble codes: P0133
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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L Run-On/Dieseling VIN: KM85C73D44
Hi...hoping someone may have seen this before. Customer will drive the vehicle untill hot, and then attempt to turn it off. It will intermittantly have a run-on/diesel condition. Her solution has been to turn the key back on and hold the throttle open and then...
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1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Starting VIN: IJ4FJ58S8M
Jeep techs i have a weird one here. This vehicle will start sometimes and other times it will crank but not start. When it is a no start it has spark at all plugs and all injectors fire with noid light. Have rpm signal when spinning over map sensor voltage is ...
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2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4.0L low power VIN: 1F4FA69S04
Had codes po300,po303,po304.Replaced sparkplugs & checked coils.ran syncronizer test-showed ok.Set timing according to scanner,was very close.Ran fuel pressure test,49 lbs at idle & under load.Vehicle runs very good until warm & driving at higway speed.Barely ...
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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Antitheft and Alarm VIN: 1J4GS48K15
Vehcile brought in with alarm going off when battery is connected. Headlamps flashing and horn activated. Owner's one and only SKIM key not starting vehicle and no function of RKE (remote keyless entry) key fob broken and story of key falling into water. New ...
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2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Unknown VIN: SALMB11473
This car has a code PO691 engine cooling fan control fault not sure what the system is seeing to create this fault but we did repalce the fan motor (condensor fan)and the code is coming back in engine management however not setting engine check light. The re...
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2000 Lexus RX300 3.0L Electronic VIN: JT6HF1OUXY
I need help I can turn the compressor on through the scaner and get cold air. I tested the evap temp sensor air temp sensor pressor sensor and relay but cant get the air to work. It is full to spec of r134 checked codes through head unit only gat a code 21 for...
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2001 Lexus LX470 4.7L ride control
Suspention is very hard does not dampen at all, well very little. Just changed the shocks on this LX470 as they where leaking , After changing them the ride became hard so i bleed the system again check all hight adjustments for L N and H . No codes, stored...
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2004 Lincoln LS 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, lack of power VIN: 1LNHM86564
This is a strange 1 guys...the traction control light is bliking with the vehicle running, and it has the same symtoms as when traction control is activated. As soon as you try to accelerate off idle it has no power at all, and will stall. There are numerous c... Trouble codes: P0190
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1996 Mazda Millenia 2.5L No Start VIN: JM1TA2211T
to all mazda tech pros out there. got this millenia that won't start. replaced the motor with a used one, then the engine started fine. test drove and on my way back, it started misfiring. pulled the plug wires on the front head to try to isolate the misfire, ...
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2004 Mazda 3 S 2.3L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BK14324
just a heads up this is my own vehicle ok looking for some mazda tech help here, the p0715 resets very randomly and still get the 3rd gear lock-in until you come to a complete stop and cycle the ignition. the too rich code is very random as well and occasion... Trouble codes: P0715, P0218
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1995 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBHA28E93
Good morning, We've had this C class in a number of times over the last 25k miles with check engine light issue. Originally, one code in dm p1341 camshaft control. Initially, performed activation with scanner of cam magnet and it performed as it should have.... Trouble codes: P1341, 182 (fuel safety cutoff switch signal)
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1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Park function VIN: WDBEA32EXS
This car came in with the wipers inoperative. The first replacement motor would park before installing all the trim pieces and wiper arm. Second would not park. On the fourth motor (new from Carquest, Bosch) did park properly for a while, then no park. The new...
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2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Lighting VIN: 4JGAB54EX2
I have this ML320 with no interior lights .Wont turn on even with push buttens at dome light.It looks like the allactivity module controls ground for lights is that a common problem or is there some thing else I should be looking for.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L Dash VIN: WDBNG70J32
Got this Mercedes Benz that the coolant warning "WILL NOT" turn off. No codes in cluster. New sensor in reservoir. New SAM unit(reprogrammed). Ohmed wiring from sensor to SAM unit - tested good. Any thoughts or help would be great, Thanks.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz C240 2.6L Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBRF61J22
Ok I hope someone out there can lead us down the proper path, this car is ofcourse a new customer and has multible isue.there are 7 codes 3 for oil level and quailty, one for MAF sensor one for pendal position and I forgot the last code. We have no acceleratio...
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L Roll Bar Light Abs Light Radio VIN: WDBSK75F15
Hi All This came in with the system battey dead. Battery is a new World Pac oe replacement from Nov of last yr but the car sits for up to six weeks at a time. I charged it with the ground cable off but it never came back so I replaced it with the same oe styl...
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2002 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L compressor VIN: 1MEFM55S42
Vehicle came in for AC not working all the time. This is an automatic AC system. I noticed that if you pushed the max air button the compressor would work normally and power is present at clutch. If you turn off max ac and run in just regular ac mode, power go...
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1995 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4L Cuts out, Stall
Customer came in with a 95 Altima 4 cyl, 2.4. Idle is fine but stalls and backfires through throttle body on acceleration. It acts like it's running out of fuel. Replaced distributor, fuel pressure is good, fuel injector balance test is good, disconnected cr...
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2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8L No Start VIN: 3N1CB51D24
hello all haveing some problems on this little sentra. Car came in a month or so ago with no start, found all plugs fouled replaced plugs and recommened cam an crank sensor. Cust. took car returned 2 weeks later same problem, Installed new cam and crank sensor...
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2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L Mechanical VIN: 1N4AL11D05
OK here is a good one customer complains breaks peddle gets hard and the car slow down no power and smells like burning breaks and she just got them done. We check it out and found that the previous tech that work on it never opened the bleeder on the calipers...
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2006 Nissan Titan SE 5.6L compressor VIN: 1N6AA06A66
we have a 06 titan that we are having trouble with the a/c clutch, we first thought it was a bad clutch coil, but that checked out ok,, we scanned it with a verus and found no codes, and in the archives we seen there is a lot of problems with the ipdm so we re...
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1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8L Extended Crank VIN: 1G3HY54C1K
This vehicle has a problem of an extended crank when first started in the morning after the vehicle has sat all night. When vehicle is eventually started it will restart okay, however when you start it up within a few seconds it has a hard start issue. No code...
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2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2NE52F24
Hi everybody, looking for some help here with this one. This grand am came in to us a week ago with a p0507 idle control system code in it. Customer stated that car was surging on her at stop lights and as she would take off from the light also, but not all th... Trouble codes: P0171, P0507
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2007 Pontiac G6 3.5L fuel gauge VIN: 1G2ZH58N07
fuel gauge stuck on empty and light on 463 fuel level sensor replaced level sensor first no change replaced module same thing reflashed computer short in wiring ???
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2002 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2.7L No tiptronic shift VIN: WPOCA29861
Hi Porsche techs, We have a 2002 Boxster that keeps throwing pedal potentiometer codes and then Tiptronic operation defaults to automatic only with very harsh 3 -2 downshifts. When the car first came in there were 3 hard codes that would not reset. (P1219, P...
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1992 Saab 900 S 2.1L Turn Signal and 4 way flasher VIN: YS3AK35EON
Hello Friends I have in the shop this 1992 Saab 900S 2.1 Liter no turbo, that the turn signal and 4 way Flasher don't work, I have check all the Basic also the Archive on iATN, no much help there, also ALLDATA not much help either All the fuses look and test ...
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1989 Toyota Pickup DLX 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Misfire, High idle speed VIN: JT4RN01PXK
Customer brought this truck that failed for high idle speed, incorrect timing, high hc @ 15 and 25 mph, and high Nox @ 15 and 25 mph. The truck misfires so badly during a pretest it barely even completes it. The vehicle also misfires at 2500-3500 sitting in th...
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1995 Toyota Previa LE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3GK12M3T
This previa is driving mi crazy; it came from some other shops and we havent foud the problem is runnig very lean o2 sensor reading 0.00 all the time fuel pressure, fuel injectors ok 13.9 oms no vacuum leaks,scaner data: long t ft 20.31% short 20%, mass 8.3 g/... Trouble codes: P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304
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1999 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BG22K2X
Hoping for an experienced Toyota tech who has seen this before! The vehicle has a heavy hesitation, bucking when accelerating; mainly above 20mph. The vehicle also seemd to shift erratically due to this condition, i.e. holds the gear longer than you think it ... Trouble codes: P0171, P1133 (Manufacterer controlled air fuel ratio)
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2002 Toyota Tundra Limited 4.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on
Customer came in for a 150,000 mile check. Performed inspection and power steering flush. Cleared P0161 as a courtesy. No other work done except flush. Customer picked up and drove 10 miles, turned off vehicle and restarted 20 minutes later. Heavy miss at idle... Trouble codes: P0302 (Cylinder 2 misfire), P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire), P0306 (Cylinder 6 misfire), P0308 (Cylinder 8 misfire)
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2005 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L Voltage drop at idle VIN: 1NXBR32E95
I have an intermittent charge problem at idle when first driving in morning. Charging fine while at cruise or RPM up. When at idle the voltage drops to 12.3 and below. The idle gets low and rough. NO battery light is on. Main fuse connections look ok and no lo...
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2007 Toyota Camry CE 2.4L Tpms Ecu VIN: 4T1BE46K27
Hi guys, I have a 07 toyota camry base model. The tpms lamp came in flashing. Using the OTC tpms tool I was able to verify the sensors in the tires are working at 315 mhz. I scanned the tpms ecu and get codes c2122 and c2177. I am using a Determinator scan too...
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2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Electronic VIN: 3VWST71K76
A/C doesn't work. Verified full refrigerant charge. I put in 525g as specified by underhood sticker. Noticed cooling fans were not working and my high side pressure was climbing to 300 psi, low side steady at 70psi. No power to the a/c compressor at the regula...
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2006 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L "Brake" Light Flash VIN: WAUDF78E66
Thank you for the feed back. Some of the replies were correct. It was the level sensor in th resrvoir. It went bad when he did his flushing. Thank you for the help.
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1988 BMW 325i 2.5L tps VIN: WBABB22030
Hi Guys This vehicle has got many issues still to sort but anyway . We have reinstated the wiring to factory and cleaned and reset the tps ( Full of Oil ). Set up throttle body and run car . Car is a lot better no more missing and idling better when hot ...
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2003 BMW 325xi 2.5L Alternator VIN: WBAEW334X4
Thank you to EVERYONE who replied to this post. You were all right on the money. I threw the P.O.S Alternator back at NAPA and got a bosch. Put in and retested. All is good. I think I was just in denial thinking the Alternator couldnt be bad again. This is th...
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1995 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Vents VIN: 1G6KD52B2S
Thanks to all that took time to reply. Well, as luck would have it (at least mine anyway) it seems that the vacuum module located next to the right side kick panel that controls vacuum to the servos decided to go bad while I was replacing the compressor.(try ...
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2000 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L abs VIN: 1G1NE52JXY
Thank you to all who have replied. Most everyone hit the problem. I found some moisture in the r/f wiring about 12 inches up from the wheel inside the plastic tubing. I replaced 18 inches of wiring and car is now fixed. Once again Thank you everyone.
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.6L MIL Lamp on, Goes into limp in VIN: 1GCJK33D96
Hi everyone and thanks for your thoughts on thid Duramax. I will try to summarize what we learned after extensive testing and research on the Duramax engines with the LBZ version in particular. As previously mentioned we performed complete fuel supply tests an... Trouble codes: P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low).
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2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L engine mount VIN: 2C8GM68454
Hello to all great techs,.I received 9 replies on this vehicle.Well i didn't have to remove the engine and after explaining to the customer the replies i have received,we now have a new and happy customer.This how i had to do it.I tried to use my snap on engin...
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2008 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L parking lights VIN: 2B3KA53H78
Thank you to Dave, Gilbert, and Dustin for your replies and help. Explaining how the TIPM and power supply circuit work together was very helpful. I waited a while to close the request due to I wanted make sure the problem was fixed. I was able to get the car...
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1997 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L No Start VIN: 1FMEU1760V
i fixed the wiring for the wiring for the ftps that was damaged and shorting on the fuel lines. this has fixed the problem and it has been on the road with no more problems. thanks for everyones help.
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2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 7.3L Power steering / Hydroboost VIN: 1FTNF21FXY
Most replies say its a normal condition for these trucks but I've never ran across it before (and I see a few) regardless, customer declined any more repairs.
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2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FDWF36P23
Replacing the ICPR valve didn't fix the problem. So I replaced the ICPR signal wire. I ran a new wire on the outside of the harness to replace the yellow with a red strip wire going from the PCM to the ICPR. The truck has been running well ever since. ... Trouble codes: P0263 (1 cylinder power imbalance), P0275 (5 cylinder power imbalance), P2287 (ICP circuit intermittent), P2623 (ICP regulator circuit/open).
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2005 Ford F-150 XL 5.4L Module VIN: 1FTVX12575
thanks to everyone who replied. this module did have to be configured on the motorcraft website using "AS BUILT DATA".
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2006 Ford F-150 STX 4.6L Misfire VIN: 1FTRX14WX6
Thanks for your replies. I have this one repaired as much as the owner wants to do. First of all, I DID check the coil previously. I even pulled the coil out and run the motor to see if it was sparking. I had also checked for the clicking of the injector w... Trouble codes: P0303 (3 miss), P0316 (Miss on start up).
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2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L reverse apply VIN: 1FMEU64EX6
Reverse apply and line pressure seemed to be improving with each test drive. Removed positive battery cable and grounded it. Applied brake pedal to completely drain any residual power to ther ECM. Reconnected battery positive and the transmission has shifted ...
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2006 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Misfire VIN: 1FAFP53U96
a new coil fixed the problem and the misfire monitor still corectly identified the bad cylinder even though the wires had been swapped backwards on the paired cylinders 3 and 4. So I guess this is an effective way to diagnose a bad coil. thanks for the repli... Trouble codes: P0303, P0304.
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1998 GMC Savana 1500 5.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GDFG15M8W
Well, after all the running around, i correct a large number of the issues but it turns out the PCM is the demon on this vehicle. I tested 2 differnt IAC's after the intake gaskets on the vehcicle as well as swapping them on to differnt cars with no attempt to... Trouble codes: P1509 (Idle Air Control System High RPM).
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2003 GMC W4500 Forward W4S042 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4KDB4B1U83
Had already performed wiggle test and had already checked 5v signal as suggested on replies. have worked on many of these system and up to this point have never replaced tac module. I could not ever get the truck to act up while I had it at the shop. but after... Trouble codes: P2135, P1516, P0120.
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2000 Honda Passport LX 3.2L Unknown VIN: 4S6DM58W9Y
after burning up a another mode switch and talking with identifix, found partial short to ground in switch circuits that was there when i manipulated the trans wiring harness on top of the trans. i disconnected the ecm connector and disconnected the mode switc...
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2005 Honda Accord EX 3.0L air flow VIN: 1HWHN57UI3
thanks for the replies i took the evap out of this car and it was half plugged with old compressor shavings replaced evap and expansion valve and flushed works great
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2005 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Electronic VIN: 5FNRL38785
Thanks to most of you for your honest attempts at helping. "change the rack and pinion"?? Really? I digress,anyway Pushing the button on the left side of the dash let me do what i needed. Thank you!!
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2003 Infiniti FX35 3.5L vents VIN: JNRAS08U83
thanks to all the techs who helped -we took off dash covers and we checked all the blend doors --it had a stero installed recently and the bottom blend door seemed to be stuck [maybe was hit] -we free up door and rods and all is working and customer has not be...
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2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Draw on electrical system VIN: SAJDA01PX1
We replaced battery and replaced radio with a rebuilt unit from dealer, have not heard back from customer so this one is down the road. Stewart
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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L power windows VIN: 1J4GW48S63
First... A heartfelt "Thank You" to everyone that took the time to read and reply to my message. As I mentioned in the initial post, I had found and repaired the broken wires in the drivers door harness, but it can never hurt to be extra sure. I actually ...
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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L cooling system VIN: 1J4HR58N85
The customer has not yet decided what she wants to do. After a great many replies from fellow techs, I have solved the mistory as to why this vehicle is overheating. first let me say that all the replies were helpful in someway. thank you. I took the advice...
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2000 Land Rover Discovery Series II 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SALTY1248Y
well after much headach i installed a new mass air flow meter stright from landrover!!! customer has not reported any check engine light!! thank you to all that helped Trouble codes: P1171, P1174, P0102, P1884.
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2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L a/c amplifier VIN: JM1FE17374
Customer did not approve repair decided to bypass heater core for now and save up money to fix it right at a later date. Thanks for all replies. The help I received from the 3 replies was excellent. Thanks again! Cardoctor
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2006 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Blower motor VIN: JM1BK32F56
Good morning With the help of several members input was finally able to tackle this job and bring it to a conclusion, I have thanked each one with a seperate email. I also contacted mitchell abd they are updating the labor time for this project to over 5 hr...
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2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Starting VIN: 4JGAB54E6Y
thanks for the advise. Ran a load test on the battery and it failed. Replaced it and no more problem.
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2007 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L door locks VIN: 2MEFM75V77
Thanks to Timothy, Stephen,Andy and William as we all agree that the problem is a bad Driver door Module. I have ordered the module and will complete job when it arrives. I'll close out the request since it't not an emergency item, just a convenience. Thanks t...
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2005 Nissan Frontier LE 4.0L engine VIN: 1N6AD06U55
got it it was the IPDM it would sense a short from the relay and cut power to the ECM its located on the engne bay the fuse panel is the hole assymble has to be replace thanks for all your help guys.!!!
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1974 Porsche 914 1.8L Stall VIN: 4742915545
Hello everyone and thanks for the help on this one. The fix for this car was, as advised by several, the head temperature sensor. I had gotten many replies for failures with trigger points, relay boards, bad wiring etc. This clunker is back out clunking it ...
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1993 Saturn SC1 1.9L drive VIN: 1G8ZF1599P
thanks for the help...i fixed the problem by adjusting the transmission position switch/sensor (neutral safty switch)..and it shifted fine afterwards..thanks again
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2002 Saturn L100 2.2L compressor VIN: 1G8JS54F02
Well it was the compressor, Be aware that some companys DO NOT have very good qaulity control and they send you what ever they can get there hands on. This car cost me alot of time because of that. Thanks for the replies.
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1994 Toyota Tercel LE 1.5L No Start, Hesitation VIN: JT2EL43T6R
THanks to everyone that helped, the solution came from the bay to my left, Should have never made it to this website, but still thank you for your help. I got in a hurry and over looked the basics. When i ran out of ideas i started over from the begining and s...
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1998 Volvo S70 2.4L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: YV1LS5576W
Thanks to everyone for all of the relplies, We were finally able to get the car to act up with a fuel pressure guage hooked up to it, and found that the fuel pressure was between 12-15 psi versus the 40-44 the vehicle calls for. We replaced the fuel pump, fu...
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1999 Volvo V70 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LW55A9X
Sorry about the long wait to close. I just wanted to be sure everything was good. Then we got super busy. Anyway the car is running fine with no more check engine light. The fix is not very educational and unfortunatley I didn't have time to investigate furt... Trouble codes: P0138 (B1S2 Oxygen Sensor malfunction), P0130 (B1S1 Oxygen sensor Malfunction), P1081 (Unknown Theft deterent).
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2000 Volvo S70 2.4L ac system VIN: YV1LS61J2Y
TANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP, IT WAS THE COMPRESSOR. I TAPPED ON THE CLUTCH AND IT STARTED WORKING, I THEN REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR. PROBLEM SOLVED...
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