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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for September 6, 2010 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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Open Help Requests for All Makes and Models
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| 1995 Chrysler LeBaron GTC 3.0L transmission VIN: 1C3EU4537S Hello fellow techs., we've had this one in the shop for a few days. came in unable to shift out of low gear.(auto 4spd). We inspected every thing possible, replaced fliud and filter, output speed sensors, trans. control mod. and finally put in used trans. and ... |
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| 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0L abs VIN: 1FMZU35P0X trying to pull the codes out of this explorer but can't find the orange/black wire that needs to be grounded. supposed to be in loom by e brake. any help or other locations would be appreciated. also checked behind the right kick panel , no luck . |
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| 2002 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L monitors VIN: 1FAFP53U12 after replacing fuel pump cannot get monitors to re set. monitors that wont are evap, heated o2, o2,catylist. I drove car for three drive cycles put gas in it to read close to 3/4 tank. drove two more cycles for each monitor. gave car to customer has driven 3 ... |
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| 2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L a/c compressor VIN: 1FMZU62K74 Read the previous repairs first, thanks. So, am I missing something here? I am not sure if the parts house is giving me made in china crap that fails often or if I am overlooking a problem. The air works great after the components are replaced. Good pressures... |
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| 2004 Honda Civic LX 1.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEM21594 Customer dropped off car stating that the check eng light was on. She asked if it had anything to do with her battery. I told her no and took the keys and her phone number and off she went. As this was not an appointment and I had other cars ahead of her, I di... Trouble codes: P1298, P0135 |
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| 2003 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L MIL Lamp on, Bank1/bank2 o2 high VIN: 5N1ED28Y33 Comes back same codes, then found MAF, EGR and since had bad issues with autolites recommended stock plugs and put in NGK. So I do a proper diag, fuel pressure, smoke, codes ran, etc. Found EGR leaking from intake side, new one does not, found MAF reading over... Trouble codes: P0132 (O2 sig high bank 1 sensor 1 first time), P0152 (O2 sig high bank 2 sensor 1 first time), P0328 (Knock sensor b1 high) |
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| 2004 Suzuki Verona LX 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: KL5VJ52L74 I simply have no pulse to the #1 injector and was hoping for something some what quick and easy because what I thought was a Suzuki ends up to be Daewoo/GM...so probably want to keep it light.Thanks for any help. |
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| 2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.7L Unknown/Transmission VIN: JTEZT14R73 Please Help!!! I'm pulling my hair out on this one. I have an 03 Toyota 4Runner Rear Wheel Drive 4.7L V8 with 98,500 miles on it that belongs to a good customer. The truck is shaking/vibrating between the speeds of 30-45. At times it would shake like going o... |
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| 1999 Volvo S80 2.9 2.9L No Start VIN: YV1TS97D2X So if you have read the test results you'll see where i am at right now. The ex husband poured mug root beer in the gas tank and the lady has few funds but will do what it takes - only transportation she has. I quoted her on dropping the tank, dumping the fue... Trouble codes: P1633 (Unclear) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1994 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FALP62W5R Thanks guys, the t- [...] flies again..Most of the replies stated engine or fuel problems, both of which I had ruled out.5 replies stated with p 1747 as a hard code the computer would go into (limp in mode) That is exactly what was happening! I went to the Ford ... Trouble codes: P1747. |
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| 2008 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L Outlet Temperature VIN: 1GKER13788 SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG TO CLOSE THIS ONE. I WAS JUST WATING TO MAKE SURE THAT IT WAS GONE FOR GOOD. REPLACED THE EXSPANSION VALVE AND EVERYTHING IS GOIND FINE STILL AFTER A MONTH. THANK'S FOR ALL THE HELP AGAIN. |
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| 1993 Mazda Miata 1.6L No shift VIN: JM1BF232X1 Eric [...] hit right on the head... The vacuum modulator is the one that control the upshifts. I removed and replace the used one from the broken transmissin. It shift and drive normal. Thank you very much for all the help, all of you are great... |
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| 2003 Subaru Legacy L 2.5L Misfire VIN: 4S3BH63523 Hey guys I want to thank you all for your information. Sorry for taking so [...] but the car is running fine and i have been busy. I did look at the spark plugs and noticed I didnt have ngks in. My first course of action is to put ngk plugs and second is to ... Trouble codes: P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304. |
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| 1993 Volvo 940 T 2.3L evaorator VIN: YXN6788890 Thanks for your prompt responses! There are 2 approaches to the R and I, the Alldata (Volvo factory manual)one is to remove the lower half of the evaporator case and then the evap., and the other is too remove the whole case with the evap. I was able t... |
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| 1999 Volvo S80 2.9 2.9L No Start VIN: YV1TS97D3X I was forced to admit I couldn't repair this car. I don't have enough electronics to properly diagnose, I guess. Ran all the suggested fixes and tests techs were kind enough to suggest to no avail. It appears that the car has a internal computer error, or nee... |
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