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2003 Audi A4 Quattro 3.0L dash board air flaps VIN: WAUVT68E73
good morning. working on this A4 - the position motors for the air control flaps in the dash board keep moving when the system is off. the climate control system has 4 to 6 codes that restet after being cleared & the problem is allowed to cycle several times. ...
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1999 BMW 323i 2.5L cabin temp display VIN: WBAAM3334X
I have this 323i that reads the cabin temp as -40 to +122 degrees F. The warning system beeps each time the temp changes and I seem to be able to effect the display by shifting and or working the brake pedal as I shift. I can't seem to find any info anywhere e...
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2002 BMW 525i 2.5L Engine Oil VIN: WBADT43472
Hi Tech. I need help. This BMW consumes 1 qt. engine oil every 500 miles. We can not see any leak or exhaust smoke. Thanks for your assistances.
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2002 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L differential VIN: 3G5DB03E82
This rendezvous has the AWD disable message displayed. i have scanned for codes none found .Monitored all abs wheel speed sensors ,all reading correctly. All tires are the same size and properley inflated. Im not sure what to look for or how to clear the light...
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1994 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Evaperator VIN: 1G6KD52B9S
Car came in with this concern. The low pressure cycling switch was replaced but after road test evap still freezing up. The o tube was removed and check but nothing found but was replaced. Reroad tested still freezing up. The low side temp sensor was off by 5 ...
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2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0L ride control VIN: 3GYFK66N35
This is my wife's truck. The, "Service ride control" light is on. I have a Tech II scanner but the truck will not communicate with the electronic suspension control (ESC). I checked the three fuses that it shows in the wiring diagram, they are O.K.. The air sh...
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2007 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L Electronic VIN: 1GYFK63807
I need help with the climate controled seats the driver and passenger seats dont work at all I couldnt find any help with alldata the lights come on in console and I hear the reley click in controll module under passenger seat but no heat or fans on the seats
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1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV 3.8L Computer VIN: 1GNDU06L3R
Codes are p1640 and p1670 quad driver we have checked wiring harness, solonoids, grounds, wiring connectors, bulkhead connectors and have tried another ecm. Engine runs good but immediately resets codes on start up.
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1997 Chevrolet S10 2.2L No Start VIN: 1GCCS1944V
Trying to perform a fuel pressure test on this truck, but can't find a service port - am I blind?
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1998 Chevrolet C2500 Silverado 5.7L 6,8,5,7 cylinders VIN: 1GCGC24RWE
vehicle is missing on both rear cylinders on both sides of the engine. cylinders 5-7 6-8 are dead. we have fuel compression and spark is good. rear half of engine not working. im thinking we have a crack in the lower intake ???
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1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7L brakes VIN: 1GNFK16R7X
When coming to a stop at about 8 mph there is a thump noise and the brake pedal drops about a quater inch. Does it in manual low so it is not a downshift concern. Does not happen in reverse or neutral only when in a forward gear. Thanks for the help.
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L transfercase VIN: 2GCEK19V11
c0308 i found the 20amp on the elec motor on transfercase disconect the conector and start to run but the probleme come back again when the probleme is on the 4x4 switch is not illuminated and not fonctional thanks to all and sorry for my bad english
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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4L Ignition Switch
Hello techs im not sure where to post this so i am putting it here. Here is my problem.2004 monte,carlo,intermittent malfunction.customer describes as follows. Driving car,lights on dash will cycle as if car was shut off and normal starting was happening,ie ...
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2004 Chevrolet Optra LS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KL1JK52Z64
This vehicle came in with a P0300 stored in memory. computer data is normal with good fuel trims and no noticeable symptoms.No miss fire detected at anytime during testing.Vehicle is in good state of tune with recent spark plugs,and filter.No other codes store... Trouble codes: P0300 (random missfire detected)
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2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4L Starting VIN: 2CNDL13F05
Hello all, I've got a chevy equinox here that was towed in for a dead battery. The owner attempted to jump and I can only assume he hooked the cables up backwards. When we put a new battery in it the cooling fan came on right away, bingo that is why the batter...
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2005 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L No Start VIN: 2G1WF52KS5
Thanks for the help in advance. This car came to us as a crank no start. Found no spark...scoped 3X and 18X crank sensors...both good. Scoped cam sensor signal...good. Checked power and grounds at ignition module. We then replaced ignition module twice..still ... Trouble codes: B2964 (Key in Ignition Circuit High)
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2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS 3.5L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GNDV23L86
This vehicle will start and run then die and not crank. Let it sit a few minutes and it will restart. When it dies it sets P0601, P0606 and U0107. Engine temperature does not appear to be a factor. Thank you Trouble codes: P, 0601 (internal control module memory check sum error.), P, 0606 (PCM Processor Fault), P, 0748 (Pressure control solenoid circuit malfunction open circuit/short to ground or power supply), U, 0107 (Lost comm. with throttle control module)
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2007 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5L cam advance system VIN: 1G1ZT52N47
p0011 is the code that sets for camshaft positon performance (really cam angle performance problem). the parts that have been replaced are as follows: camshaft actuator (us) camshaft position sensor (dealer) camshaft actuator solenoid (dealer) pcm (dealer) i...
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2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L rear lower control arm
Have a Pacifica that squeaks when bouncing, Right/Rear. Have it narrowed down to the lower control arm, by removing all components attached to knuckle and arm. AllData says to R&R knuckle bushing when replacing control arm (they call it a spring link). I see n...
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2008 Chrysler Sebring 2.4L battery VIN: 1C3LC56K18
This chrysler has a 370ma draw on system. Clock light and shift indicator lights on all the time. I can pull fuse #10 in power distribution box and draw goes away. Not sure where to start as we have no wiring for this vehicle. Don't know if it is bcm staying a...
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1995 Dodge Neon 2.0L all instruments VIN: 3P3ES47C9S
nothing in the instrument cluster works, no speedo or odometer ,no fuel gauge, no temp gauge,no oil pressure lite or check eng lite, has no trouble codes, starts and runs good, found no loose wires or shorts, need to know which wires should have power abd whic...
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2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L No Start, Stall VIN: 2B3HD46RXY
This vehicle was towed in for a no-start condition. Owner said the vehicle shut off while driving and will now crank but won't start. The first thing I found was that the 5v and 8v signals at the crank sensor were being pulled away by a faulty cam sensor. Repl... Trouble codes: P0320
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2000 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Abs System VIN: 1B7MF3365Y
Vehicle came in with abs feedback complaint at slow to stop speeds. Found that the left speed sensor reading at low speeds to stop was erratic. Replaced left front hub and sensor and now left front sensor reading completly drops to 0 at any speed or time. All...
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2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7L Fuel pump VIN: 1B7HG38N52
Two days ago vehicle cranked but would not start. A couple hours after that happened, it did start and run fine. Next day the owner started it and took it on his daily paper route. It was parked, idling on the road and when the owner got back to it, the truck ...
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2002 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L Paint Blisters VIN: 1B4GP25R02
Behind the driver's rear sliding door, below the fuel filler door, down to the bottom of the vehicle, paint blistering is occuring. When the blisters are pushed, water will be expelled. I am not sure where the water is entering causing the blisters as the whee...
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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L engine lugs VIN: 1D7HU18276
Customer complains of engine lugging. Engine will lug at about 35kph. Customer thinks it is the torque converter locking up to early. Hooked pressure guage up to transmission converter pressure taps to verify. Pressures are normal. Watched scanner and no lock ...
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2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L Hesitation VIN: WDXPD84446
loss of boost. pull over shut off resets. cannot duplicate. what should boost be goes pos. too neg. at cruise? Trouble codes: P2359 (002- boost psi too high)
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1990 Ferrari 348 TB 3.4L Hard to start VIN: ZFFFG36A0L
Hope somebody can help, This car is hard to start or it starts and it doesn't. We replaced the fuse box because the relays were clicking while trying to start. When it doesn't start both fuel pumps stop working. We would like to know the wiring system that fee...
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1996 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FTCR14A7T
Need a Little help here ford techs. I have checked All possible causes for what this engine is doing.fuel pressure,crank signal,firing order-both intake and exhaust,maf sensor,tps,and both o-2 sensors.all check out good.this engine is in a constant state of mi... Trouble codes: P0320
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1998 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.6L Misfire VIN: 1FTRE1468W
Fellow techs. This vehicle came in barely running. We replaced the plugs and wires as they were original and there was no change. We discovered that the coil on the driver side was not firing at all so we were only running on four cylinders. After relplacing t...
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1998 Ford Windstar 3.8L engine VIN: 2FMZA5149W
rain water is creating hydrolock of engine. fresh air vent for cabin air drain was clogged, causing water to overflow onto engine. can't figure out how water is getting in engine, we smoke tested engine intake and pcv system and found no leaks other than egr v...
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2000 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Surge VIN: 1FMRU15L0Y
Everything we have done has progressivly made the truck run better, I am just baffled that when I watch the o2 on the scanner under full throttle accel the o2 drops to lean but the other one goes to full rich like its supposed to, i also think under full throt... Trouble codes: P0471
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2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 7.3L No Start, hard start VIN: 3FTNX21F01
I havent worked on many diesels, go easy on me hard start,no start, my question is how to check injectors and injector o-rings. also where to check compression, air filter housing was broken and unfiltered air had been getting into motor. kam error code p... Trouble codes: P0603, P0284, P0266
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2001 Ford Escape XLS 3.0L Starter VIN: 1FMCU04181
This vehicle was brought in from another shop, after they rebuilt trans. Issue is the starter will self engage after engine running about 90% of the time. It has a new starter, ign switch and relay. We've traced wiring, nothing pinched, all connection clean an...
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2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 7.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTWX33F91
Powerstroke Guru please respond. INTERMITANT! Thought at first I was chasing a hot soak issue, but then it would stall during the first 3 minutes cold. Can drive for over 20 miles, no problem, then stalls when driving. also stalls at idle. Have monitored ICP, ... Trouble codes: P1316 (Idm codes present), P1282 (Icp excessive), P0340 (Cmp ckt failure)
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2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX14504
Hello, This 2004 ford F-150 5.4l has a dead skip on cold start up, first 30-45 seconds then starts to clear with a minor miss on # 2 for approx another minute then clears up. Codes are p0302 misfire #2 and p0316 misfire first 10000 revs. Initial vehicle came i... Trouble codes: P0302, P0316
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2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0L left rear tail/signal VIN: 1FAFP36P54
this car cam in with no left rear signal and tail light. Replaced the signal switch, but this did not help. Signal will work sometimes but blink fast. scaned system and code B1499 "left turn signal circuit fault" keeps coming up. I have looked and can not find...
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2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTSX21P75
This vehicle has no starting, lack of power, or drivability problems, but the MIL is coming on now every 150 miles or so with P0299 as the only stored code. First saw P0299 in late 2008 @ 118,000 miles but was set with P2287 (ICP fault. Replaced ICP sensor and... Trouble codes: P0299 (Turbo underboost)
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2007 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.0L engine VIN: 1FDAF57P17
We have a noise coming from left front of engine sonds like a belt type noise worst at idle that we cannot seem to pinpoint without tearing down the whole engine we have removed the belt to elminate any componets there we also removed the left valve cover and ...
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2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: FTSW20R89E
This is for a good friend of mine, he lives a ways away so I have not tested it myself, this is what he has wrote to me on it at around 175k the truck went into limp mode [hot day in july],took to dealer and code came up as 0088, to much fuel pressure. ford r... Trouble codes: 0088 (high fuel pressure)
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2003 GMC Sonoma SL 4.3L Electronic VIN: 1GTDT19X93
Hey guys, have this S-10 truck with manual A/C & no heat from heater, in fact the temperature doesn't change no matter where you put the center temp knob. Air flow mode control is completely normal. Heater hoses are hot and it has flow thru core. Tried to scan...
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1999 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Lock Up VIN: 2HKRL1850X
we rebuilt this transmission 8 months ago and back with a p0740 code, we always replace all fiber and steel clutches, rebuild valve body, replace dual linear solenoid, use a synthetic blended fluid and install a cooler. We use Precision converters which have n...
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2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L squeaky/squealing noise VIN: JHLRD78812
Vehicle has what sounds like a worn belt. the noise is present at idle, when rpm above 1000 noise disappears. I first replaced the tensioner pulley, because with belt removed you could hear bearing noise when spun by hand, that did not solve the problem. Next ...
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2004 Honda Civic Si 1.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HGES16824
Hoping someone out there might shed a little light for me on this one. I have a Honda with a P1457 EVAP control system leak. I have followed the diagnostics for p1457 using our Mastertech with Honda software and activating all related solenoids and valves. I h... Trouble codes: P1457 (Evap control system leak Evap canister system)
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1J8GW58N92
The problem is when coming to a stop from anything over 25mph the vehicle will just die out no sputter or missfire. I can also duplicate in the bay by brake torqing quickly then letting off the throttle. I know iac motors are common on these so i replaced it w...
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L Starter VIN: 1J4GR48K06
Thank for looking at this post, jeeps are not something we work on every day but has not been a prob before. Compaint is that if key is turned to start postion will get a click however if release key and allow to go back to run and then go0 back to start veh w...
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2004 Kia Rio Cinco 1.6L No Start VIN: KNADC16524
we attempted to reflash this computer a we cannot get it done. we are using snap-on pass through pro and so far we have taken two computer out. has anyone had good luck with the pass through pro from snap-on?
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2004 Lexus RX330 3.3L engine VIN: 2T2HA31U45
i have change the frt head on this vehicle after wrecked...the car run good exept for vibrations at idle,little sound of valve and misfire codes detected p0300 p0302 p0306 i have check timing the mark is aligned perfect the compression is little bit low on the...
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1995 Mercedes-Benz S420 4.2L Misfire VIN: WDBGA43E2S
Hi techs, This 1995 Mercedes S420 is a real strange one. Customer complain the vehicle would run rough for 2 mins or so after parking for certain amount of time. He left the car to us in the morning and we left it sit in the parking lot for the whole day until...
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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 5.0L Instrument cluster
Only one fuse blow at the F1 fuse relay box, Im looking for a fuse box under dash, according with michel ther is one. Please help
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2003 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L driver window, seat switch VIN: WDBNG75J63
Hello, need your help with this 500S. Customer lost all power to the driver door. No mirrors, power window operation, no lites, etc. Is there a fuse or circuit breaker for the door or some common problem. I looked in archives but did not see anything related t...
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1994 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8L Warning Chime (buzzes) VIN: IMELM6248R
HI Y'all!! This cougar XR7 has buzzing from warning chime Key on or running. The chime works for key in switch and lights on . There are warning no lights on dash that stay on. The seat belt and door ajar lights work normally. The check gauges works as well. T...
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1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.0L Hesitation, Surge VIN: JN8HDMSXRW
This Pathfinder has a hesitation/stumble just off-idle, but it's not an ignition skip. It idles smoothly and seems to cruise fine, has shown a knock-sensor code that once cleared has not re-appeared. It also seems to "hunt" or surge going uphills 'til it excee...
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2003 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3NK52F93
I recently tested the purge valve assy and that valve holds vacuum correctly, I the tested the purge lines back to the Evap canister and they also hold vacuum correctly with vehicle running and valve activated to create vacuum and then turned off to see if vac...
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2006 Other GM 7600 8.0L A/C clutch VIN: 1HTWYAHR36
We are a foreign car repair facility and one of our good customers backed a tractor into the condensor. Replaced condensor and dash says check a/c. Dis-connected the clutch at the compressor and charged to weight. Re-connected and dash still says check a/c. Do...
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1993 Pontiac Firebird 3.4L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2G2FS22SXP
Need help on this one , This Firebird came in the shop for a Nox failure at 15 and 25 mph under load California emisions, specs call for 400 ppm at 15 and 25 mph, This vehicle is reading above 700. The customer came to the shop with a car that just got tuned u...
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2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6L Misfire VIN: WPOCA29923
customer brought car in for check engine light repair.(see codes) customer took car to another shop for prior work. they replaced the spark plugs. replace ignition coil (cylinder 4) and fuel injector (cylinder 4) now brought there problem to us. cleared codes ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0304, P1371, P1362
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2006 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5L No Start VIN: 1F1GD79666
I replqaced the e.c.m. Same code came back. The code is pretty explanatory. Acording to alldata ecm malfunctioning ecm replacement replace ecm now the box that came with the ecm was open and taped up . Before i order anothe one is there anything else i should ... Trouble codes: P1576 (Egi control module eeprom)
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1983 Toyota Pickup 2.4L Excessive Emissions VIN: JT4RN44S6D
The emissions on this truck are beautiful at idle 50/15 California Emissions Test but at cruise 25/25 the CO is too high. It also has a defective TVS for the EGR but i've bypassed it for now to try and figure out the rich running condition. This has a Pulse Ai...
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1992 Toyota Pickup 2.4L Surge VIN: JT4RN01P5N
Misfire under slight throttle, pinging, Ignition timing set to 5 degrees, with check connector jumped. TPS set correctly Problem is that the ign. timing jumps from 5 to 30 at idle with the jumper wire connected, with the jumper dis-connected it jumps from 12 t...
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1994 Acura Vigor LS 2.5L No Start, Stall VIN: JH4CC266XR
Well we pulled the alt and tested it, it did have a bad diode. Installed reman alt, car starts and run fine now. Sorry about request, got real busy around here and forgot to close it. Thanks to all, IATN kicks ass! Trouble codes: 3 (MAP sensor electrical circuit fault), 5 (MAP sensor mechanical fault), 13 (Transmission mainshaft speed sensor).
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1994 Acura Integra LS 1.8L engine VIN: JH4DB7650R
thank you to everyone who gasve advice. well I ended putting a new waterpump and timing belt in the vehicle cause the timing belt was due, but the actual problem was the radiator. We do not have a shop to test the flow locally but when actually removed the rad...
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2001 BMW 530i 3.0L Smokes VIN: WBADT63421
Thanks to you guys We have got this 530I back on the road.I replace the oil seperator & hoses with the updated ver. to fix this vechile. I have learned BMWs have oil seperators instead of PCV valve & if you ever have a BMW that smokes to check the vac. @ the d...
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2002 BMW 745Li 4.4L Overheat VIN: WBAGN63482
Thank you for all the replies. The problem is the air in cooling system. The procedure [...] min speed. auxiliary water pump will come on until ...
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2003 Cadillac CTS Luxury 3.2L starter VIN: 1G6DM57N93
Ignition key cylinder repaired car. Thank you for all the information.
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2000 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L Motor VIN: 2G1WF52E2Y
Found that the lower intake manifold had been corroded away by the Dex-cool coolant. One of the coolant passages had corroded to the point where coolant was leaking into the oil-side of the lower intake manifold. We sent the manifold out and had it welded. ...
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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8L Starting VIN: 2G1W15K539
well the car is still not fixed i have spent several days on this car so i sent it to an electrical specialty shop here i sometimes work with they have had it a week and are just as stumped as i am so i feel a little better but not satisfied. thanks for all yo...
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1999 Chrysler Intrepid 2.7L converter VIN: 2C3HH46R9X
first of all I would like thank you guys, I would have removed the transmission for no reason if I had nothad your help. Looking through the wiring schematics on all data I could not figure out which solinoid activated the tcc lock up.when we put the car back...
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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Cooling Systems VIN: 3A4FY48BX6
The vehicle came in awhile back for an oil change and I noticed the fan was not running, I did the tests and replaced the fan assy with relays andall. The vehicle ran fine for several weeks until last weekend It has come back in with the same overheating comp...
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2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L No Start VIN: 3D3U28C13G
Im going to call this one fixed even though I wont have the injector until tommorow. Almost all of you mentioned injector which was at the back of my thinking since it ran so well otherwise. I made a cap and started going down the row. When I plugged off #3 in...
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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.7L Unknown VIN: 3D7KS26D76
Customer is still driving the truck with only a very quick problem, he will be taking it to the dealer for a reflash when he can be without the truck (contractor).I will respond when there is a final resolve, Thanks to all who offered help,I know you are all b...
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1991 Ford F-150 XL 4.9L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTDF15Y0M
thanks for taking the time to respond. the tims have it, and jerry, and dan. the problem was my gauge. it reads around 150 psi as soon as you put more the 20 psi to it. i dont understand y or how, and i dont care. i smashed it after i bought a new one, yes th... Trouble codes: 112 (ECT indicated 250deg / circuit grounded).
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1999 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L rear air bags VIN: 1FMPU18L8X
Hey guys, thanks for the help. Had to have the ride computer relearned. A local shop has the programming equipment, didn't have to go to dealer. Now sits at correct height.
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2002 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 7.3L Misfire, vibration VIN: 1FDAF57F42
The shake still remains. The consensus is that an injector or injectors were damaged by low fuel pressure. We tried removing the valve covers and disconnecting the injectors one at a time while watching the mass fuel desired. They all had seemed to be the sa... Trouble codes: P0284.
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2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 SLE 8.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GKGC26G33
Thank You for the help. I'm closing this for now because I have to wait for the car to return. I will add the final fix when i complete it. Thanks Again, Greg S. Trouble codes: P0455 (large evap leak).
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1994 Honda Accord EX 2.2L Ignition VIN: 1HGCD556XR
Found a connector on the left shock tower that had a few pins pulled from the connector. This connector happened to contain major ground one of the pins was the ground that was causing my problem. repaired connector vehicle started right away. One of my replie...
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2000 Honda Accord EX 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JHMCG6600Y
Replaced computer and had the keys reprogrammed and replaced the air fuel sensor with a bosch instead of a n/d . Mike P
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2001 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1HGCG16511
Thanks for all the help. Yes we were able to just clean the ports for the EGR code. That fixxed that problem. Although I am sure like many of you said that it eill clogged up again at some point. However it did not fixxed the engine missed. The only code to co... Trouble codes: P0780 (Shift malfunction), P0700 (A/T system malfunction), P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire), P0306 (Cylinder 6 misfire), P0401 (EGR insuffience flow detected), P1399 (Misfire any cylinder).
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2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L drivers seat VIN: JHLRD78812
Thanks to everyone who replied. I was able to pick up the bushings and washers from the dealer and install them everything is fine now Thanks again to all of you. Steve
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2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Hard start cold VIN: 4S2CK58W0Y
Thanks guys for all of your help. After pressurizing the system and lifting the fuel rail and seeing no injectors leaking I installed a hose on the supply line side of the rail with a 1/4 turn shut off valve and ran the pump to pressurize the rail and then cl...
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2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L driveline VIN: SAJEA51CX2
We did not fix this vehicle yet. I am waiting until problem is more pronounced. Replies suggested driveshafts, which was replaced, tires which have been balanced and moved numerous times to no avail. possible damage of couplers and axles due to road damage. I ...
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2000 Land Rover Discovery Series II 4.0L Will Not Start VIN: SALTW15451
Found to be a bad crankshaft position sensor. Thanks for the input on this. Checked all powers and grounds all were good to ECM and fuses also just cranked and not start. Vehicle out the door running. Need correct diag. tools to work on this vehicle. Customer ...
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2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Interior lights VIN: JM1FE17364
FOUND MELTED AND SHORTED WIRE GOING TO SEAT BELT SWITCH ON PASSENGER SIDE
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2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L fuel pump VIN: JM1FE17374
I think I jumped the gun here, I called another dealer, and was told "how many do you want" ...I trusted this dealer and assumed that what they told me was truth. I'm not sure why the guy told me this, I called them this morning with a tool part number and aga...
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1995 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L Lifters VIN: 2MELM74W0S
I tried pulling the valve covers and working the valves with a valve tool, but the valves are so stuck we cleared more time with the customer and need to pull the spring and seal an try carb cleaner and working the valve, so the carb cleaner can actually make...
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2003 Nissan Sentra Limited Edition 2.5L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1AB51A93
Thank you Boyd. We took the car to another dealer and in 20 minutes it was programed and running great! thanks again.
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2006 Nissan Murano S 3.5L Drive-axles VIN: JN8AZ08W26
Sorry about the delay. The car is still on my lot and the customer has been in poor health. The towing company swears they used a flat bed to tow it. Not sure I believe them. Anyway I will have her take it to Nissan and it should be covered under the powertrai...
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2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2.0L Safety VIN: YS3FD59Y26
First I want to thank everyone for their help, especially Justin [...] What fixed the car was: 1. New CIM (Central Informa...
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2003 Saturn Vue 3.0L Coolant VIN: 5GZCZ63B03
Ok, this took quite a while to get the part here (after waiting for authorisation from customer and then schedule times, but finally threw it in, the new cooler is stainless inleu of aluminium, had to order the sealing sings for the fittings seperately, forgot...
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2003 Subaru Legacy L 2.5L Failsafe, AT temp light flashing VIN: 4S3BE635X3
The problem with this car was a short to ground on one of the wires going to the dropping resistor. While moving the harness that goes through the fire wall, the short went away and now shifts properly. The customer opted to take the car as is instead of loo...
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2004 Suzuki Verona LX 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: KL5VJ52L74
Thank you for the help.Im happy to say the whole problem was a rat or a swirl making a meal out of the engine wiring harness in a spot that was not visible,go figure.
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2004 Toyota Camry LE 2.4L Mechanical VIN: 4T1BE32K74
Well I guess we don't get to fix this one. Told cust. that it has to be something inside the trans slipping, he will drive it till it breaks for good. Thanks for all your suggestions it was not the mounts. thanks again
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2007 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L transfer case operation VIN: 5TBBV58137
well i would like to say i fixed the truck. the truck went to the dealer and was covered as many said under the 60,000 mile warranty. fix was replacing the trnasfer case and transfer motor
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1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L No Start VIN: WVWMA63B7X
We replaced the crank sensor after scoping it. Also replaced the fuel pump relay after confirming it had two circuits one for pump one for injector.The car was out for two weeks and i got a call saying it died again.The customer did not want to bring it back i...
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2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: WVWPD63B54
Of course, everybody here was right. I should have followed my first instinct. I was waiting for the PCV valve to arrive, but I had a hard time believing that that little valve could wreck havoc so much. Plus, when I replaced the elbow hose on the block, I che... Trouble codes: P0300 (misfires), P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (p0303-), P0303 (p0304-), P0304.
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