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	1991 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Oil Pressure VIN: ZARBB32GOM Need oil pressure specs. Cold start and warmed up thanks to anyone who can help!!	View
	2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAULC68E74 Hello and thanks in advance for any help. What I have here is a 2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8 Turbo I don't see alot of euro cars out here (old customer new car) and dont have the euro package for my scanner a code PO299 or OE code # 16683 for an 04 Alldata gives m... Trouble codes: P0299	View
	2009 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L Service Due Message remains on VIN: WAULF78KX9 Dear members I just finished the 15k service on this vehicle and all that remains is that the "Service Due!" message will not go away despite my resetting the interval parameters with my snap on verus and also the vehicles own interval reset via the radio cont...	View
	1983 BMW 533i 3.2L Flywheel misaligned VIN: WBADB7400D I replaced the clutch on this BMW and didn't note the position of the flywheel when I took it off and put the vehicle together. When it ran really bad I didn't have to think long to realize what happened. All data doesn't tell me how to locate the flywheel cor...	View
	1996 Buick Regal Olympic Gold Edition 3.8L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 2G4WB52K3T vehicle was brought into the shop for lack of power and somtimes would not start. ran basic checks and found had low fuel pressure and when volume was checked, engine died. had to cycle the key about 6 times to get pressure to build up. removed fuel tank and r...	View
	2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8L proportioning valve VIN: 1G4CU541X2 has anyone come across unwanted drp activation at 50-60 mph under light braking. checked for abs codes (none) checked speed sensors and etc see no problem. there is a tsb #4001 but cannot find any info on it anywhere thank you for any help	View
	1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 4.5L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6EL1335L I am getting a code E046 fuel imbalance. Replaced both front O2 sensors, fuel injection cleaning. Right side is now reading around .9v rich condition. The owner does not want me to put anymore time into this one and the customer would like there car back. I do... Trouble codes: E046	View
	1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L starts off in 3rd VIN: 1GNEK13R5V In deep on this one ,maybe over my head.In the beginning we had P0420 , P0740, P0753 , P0758 , P0785, P01860 .Confirmed it needed a set of cats and replaced them.Everything I could read , and the fix archives indicated an electrical problem , usually associate...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GBJK39111 Having hard time with this Duramax. Truck came in for hard start and now is a no start. After doing the following tests checking fuel return flow truck will start during the process. After a test drive it will go back to a crank/no start. I have followed allda... Trouble codes: P0094 (Small fuel leak)	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEK19T03 Hello, We have been fighting this one. When code first set we could not get the vent solenoid to vent so we did the TSB, it lasted for about 2 weeks then 446 again. The second time my tech found the fuel tank pressure sensor indicated 10 inches of vacuum,I thi... Trouble codes: P0446 (evap vent circ. malfunction)	View
	2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4L No Start VIN: 2G1WW12E03 Came in running bad it had overheated because of a bad water pump,found low compression so after replacing the heads we esded up with a no start condition hook up the vearus there is no codes all the engine parameters seem Ok exept the cam sensor(cam sensor si...	View
	2000 Chrysler 300M 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3HE66G9Y VEHICLE CAME IN FOR MIL LIGHT ON HAD CODE P0456 PASSED SMOKE TEST AND BAY TEST. VEHICLE CAME BACK ABOUT A MONTH LATER HAD CODES P0456 VERY SMALL EVAP LEAK AND P0442 SMALL EVAP LEAK. SMOKE TEST5ED AGAIN IT PASSED BUT THE LDP FAILED THE VACUUM TEST. SO WE REPLAC... Trouble codes: P0442 (Small evap. Leak), P0456 (Very small evap. Leak)	View
	1998 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 1B40P54L1W van has poor acceleration when pulling out,scanned tps sensor,sensor will only reach 82%,tried new sensor same problem,checked plg and wiring to tps,also installed new coil pack,new map sensor,complete exhaust system and o2 sensors,also if i am on steep hill i...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Cuts out VIN: 3B7KF23612 Truck came from another shop. Engine cuts out intermittently. When it dies it looses all communication . Outside temperature has been it the 60s to 80s.The spec we get on the heaters kicking on is supposed to be under 59 degrees. From what we find the grid hea... Trouble codes: P1694	View
	2004 Dodge Neon SE 2.0L Instrument Cluster VIN: 133ES26C54 Hello to all dodge techs out there i got this neon eating my lunch.the gauges quit working. And i get a code u110c lost of fuel message. At the time all gauges stop working i still got lights.i check the bus line with my can box and scope. I got a 7.75 volt sq...	View
	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)	View
	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...	View
	2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 1FMZU62X2Y Good evening I have this explorer that is driving me crazy. Runs all right cold as gets hot and idle drops engine picks up a rough idle and then at times intermittently feels as if cuts out very quickley, most times does not stall just a drop in rpm as if key ...	View
	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	View
	2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Instrument cluster VIN: 1FMEU1751L This comes in with complaint of oil light on at time and check engine light on. Pull codes and get P1289 Cylinder head temperature sensor high, Po171 and P0174 system too lean both banks and U1073 SCP data fault for engine coolant and the mileage does not work...	View
	2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L 4x4 VIN: 1FMZU73E92 the 4x4 dose not work we have ck all powers ok we have ck all grounds ok you can not talk to the control mod but all the other control mod work no power at the brown white wire says traler tow switch left side lower dash can not find it no lights in dash if yo...	View
	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	View
	2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 4.6L Transmission VIN: 2FAFP71W24 Officer had to have this car towed in because the transmission would not go into gear. No reverse or forward gears. Since we are on the taxpayer dollar we try to save as much money as we can, so we swapped a known good 03 transmission out of a wrecked police i...	View
	2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport 3.0L can comunication VIN: 1FMYU93175 there is communication to air bag module on sepperate network. but no communication to insturment cluster, abs, 4x4 or pcm. had disconnected all but abs modules.	View
	2005 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTYR10U65 This vehicle originally came in with a P0174, P0316, P0302, and P0306 codes. After finding low compression on three of six cylinders, we replaced the cylinder heads per the related TSB. The truck came back after a few days with just the P0174 code. I checked f... Trouble codes: P0174 (Lean Bank two)	View
	2007 Ford Freestyle Limited 3.0L message center VIN: 1FMDK02197 Hello, We need some help with this oil change message. Dispite all attempts and resources, we can't reset it. Every time we touch the reset button, we are prompted to calibrate the compass. (slow circles message) We are all ready going in circles. Modis and a...	View
	2001 GMC Sierra 3500 SLE 6.6L Battery Draw VIN: 1GTJK391X1 Hello all I have this Gmc in here with a battery draw. I tracked down 3 draws. had a 30 ma draw on a kc lamp relay added by cust. then found 80 ma draw from the radio and I have a 60ma draw from fuse #43 it is a 15 amp fuse to "SEO 1" I cant find anything in m...	View
	2003 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L transfercase actuator motor VIN: 1GKEK13T93 I am replacing the transfer case actuator motor. I have the harness unplugged from the vehicle and all three bolts removed that attached the actuator to the transfer case. It is now loose but won't drop down and away from the case. What else do I need to do to...	View
	2004 GMC Yukon Denali 6.0L engine VIN: 1GKEK63U04 I have an 04 Denali with a 6.0 here that runs horribly. Found out that the valves are not sealing up , but it seems that the lifters are holding them open. Can loosen the rockers a bit and the engine smooths out. I was wondering if anyone had run into this on ...	View
	2005 GMC Canyon Z71 SLE 3.5L abs VIN: 1GTDT13675 Truck came in for noise in front end. Replaced left front wheel bearing. Abs light came on after repair. Sence then replace wheel speed sensor for lf wheel code. Tryed nother sensor same result. Compaired readings on modis rf is smooth. Lf is all over the plac...	View
	1990 Honda Civic LX 1.5L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1HGED3554L Hi guys, i have a 1990 honda civic lx with tb injection. This vehicle originaly came to me failing the smog test with high hc at idle (353 ppm) but passing everything else. We recomended and performed a valve adjust (cold). After the valve adjust i retested th...	View
	1998 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L engine VIN: 4S2CM58W2W I have this May of 98 Rodeo with a blown engine. The engine is type RLV dual over head cam. It has an RM6 Transmission. Customer purchased a 97 Rodeo with a 3.2 single over head cam engine. Engine type RLU. He would like this 97 engine installed in his 98 Rode...	View
	1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L door VIN: SAJKX6049X I have a 99 xj8 that came in for a window problem after another shop replaced the outer and inner door handles. We replaced the window switch. Afterwards I noticed that the drivers door ajar light stayed on. When I questioned the customer he said that it wasnt...	View
	2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L steering VIN: 1J4FA39S65 Hi Group I have this Jeep Wrangler, with a violent vibration, when you hit the joints in the pavemant. It has to be just the right speed around 55 to 65 miles. It happens not all the time! I had several Jeeps with this problem, usually replacing the shocks an...	View
	2007 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J8GL48K67 Thanks for your help in advance. This truck stumbles and loses power on light or heavy acceleration only when cold and also has lean codes set after a short couple of drives. I can drive a 1/2 a mile and stop and cut it off and restart and drive again and hav... Trouble codes: P0171 (Fuel system 1/1 lean), P0174 (Fuel system 2/1 lean)	View
	2001 Kia Sephia 1.8L Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNAFB12191 After timing belt replacement and tune-up, cust. says engine surges and loses power at times. Mostly during 55 mph steady cruise, and at times under accel. I was able to duplicate this condition one time. When it did happen, O2 volts were very low (lean), fue... Trouble codes: P0102 (Maf low), P0300 (p0301-), P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (p0303-), P0303 (p0304-), P0304	View
	2003 Kia Sedona LX 3.5L air bag light VIN: KNDUP13193 Good afternoon to all,I have this 2003 Kia Sedona van that I have no idea where to start diagnosing.Van just purchased has sir light on code B1511 LF belt switch open code stored in memory (not listed as current when checking codes this am).Sorry Im not fimili...	View
	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?	View
	2003 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L Air suspension VIN: 5LMFU28R03 We have an 03 Navigator where the left rear air shock keeps leaking down. The tech has tried to find leaks when it was leaking down but said no problems found. Check for codes, no codes found. Is there a better way to check for leaks? Any help would be great. ...	View
	2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5LMEU78HX3 Greetings all, thanks for taking the time to read this. We have this 2003 Aviator that presented with MIL on, no drivability symptoms and DTC P0340-cam sensor cicuit failure or pcm no longer detects signal from pcm. After clearing codes, code will always reset... Trouble codes: P0340	View
	1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 2.6L No Start, Stall VIN: WDBGA2909X car just came in can not duplicate problem. once started may run several days before problem returns. it just stalls and will not start unless it sits for a while.	View
	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...	View
	2002 Mercedes-Benz C320 3.2L Hesitation, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBRH64J12 Help Please I Have no respone from the left bank 4,5,6 cylinders. Testing coils with spark tester show spark, switching coils no different. compression 175psi, injector is pulsing with a light. car has a chain not a belt. check for tsb's and told me to change ... Trouble codes: P2045, P2047, P2049	View
	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...	View
	1999 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L dome VIN: 2MEFM74W1X customer complaint is that the interior light stays on while driving. once he parks car and shuts off ignition, closes door evenually the interior light shuts off. we have never encounter this kind of situation with interior lights. we suspect a module but are...	View
	2007 Mini Cooper S 1.6L brake warning lamp VIN: WMWMF7359T Vehicle was brought to me from another shop for diagnostics and testing on check engine lamp had multipe codes which cleared and did not return during test drives. soft code returned on electronic engine mount which was not one of the original codes. then duri...	View
	1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 4A3AK34Y6T we replaced crank, reinstalled engine, now will not run unless fuel pump is disconnected, then it will run until pressure drops to zero. has good spark while cranking but will not start until you unplug pump then it starts right up. we checked for leaking inje...	View
	2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor SE 3.8L Mechanical VIN: 4A4MN21S57 We have a very bad lifter noise in this unit. We have tried changing oil [ twice]. We have tried useing a motor flush and still alot of lifter noise, we even tried reving the motor and it at a high idle and then it come down and held it at a lower idle and sti...	View
	2000 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA31D2Y When cold car will not run or accelerate bogs out and stalls after warmed up works better but not 100%,O2 sensors seem ok,Throttle position within perameters,mass air flow ok according to my scan tool Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2000 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3NICB51D5Y Hello, This Sentra GXE has Distributor less Ing. After a cold soak 5 hrs or so. It will start ok, but then will immediately start to blubber then stall. It restarts fine. and usually after the first restart it will run normally with no issues. I have cleaned t...	View
	2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.4L windows, a/c control panei VIN: 1G3N152T61 got this alero that's driving me nuts. no power windows or a/c control panel inop - no blower motor operation. when i supply power to the master switch - brown wire - everything works. am wodering the best way to fix the power supply to the switch through the ...	View
	2005 Pontiac Montana 3.4L left power door VIN: 324GSD6485 this van came to me with left power sliding door not working it works with the switch on doorpiller and with the switch in center roof panel but not with iner and outer door handles is ther a switch for the handles i have looked it ther do not see one	View
	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	View
	2004 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6L Mechanical VIN: WP0CB299X4 Vehicle towed to shop. When started exhaust smoke was so heavy fire dept showed up. Check and found coolant reservoir empty. Drained oil reservoir, turbos and engine and found coolant and oil mixed and approximately 20 to 25 quarts of fluid came out. Added coo...	View
	2006 Porsche Boxster 2.7L window motor VIN: WPOCA29856 Passenger door window will not drop when soft top is activated [drivers side drops]and will not raise on auto close activation with switch. Window will drop when door is opened and will raise to closed position when door is closed. Coded new motor and tried to...	View
	1999 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T3ZF13C1X Vehicle in question has returned and undergone diagnosis. With scan tool showing live data, the speed value from ECU is at 0mph. Technician pinned out connector E9 terminal 22 (violet/yel) wire at the ECU with graphing multimeter. This value showed to be 80mV ... Trouble codes: P0500 (Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit)	View
	2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TBRT3418Y vehical came into shop,was at auto zone and they told cust that he had code p1128,idle motor was bad and cust replaced motor himself.veh also had p1126 when i checked for codes, that was corrected by pluging in connector.veh does not idle or idle up with a/c.I... Trouble codes: P1128 (Thottle motor)	View
	2001 Toyota Celica GT 1.8L No Start, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDDR3T210 Please help driving me nuts.This car came in with a po171 & po300.Cust. complaint is after hot soak vehicle is hard to start and feels like it won`t except fuel.Also check engine light.We found service bull for intake gasket leak.Replaced gasket problem still ... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L dead short VIN: 3VWTE29MIY Hello German import experts, Simply put, I have a dead short that instantly blows #5 fuse. I have unplugged all the modules and switches that are on this cct and nothing takes the ground away from this fuse #5 cct. Attached to this are the climactronic modu...	View
	2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWAK93C36 Vehicle came in with p0087, p2293 codes. We replaced the intake cam and follower and HPFP per service bulletin. Customer also had ignition coil recall performed at VW. Vehicle was driven for 1 week and p2293 code came back on. We ohmed out fuel pressure regula... Trouble codes: P2293	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2007 Audi A4 Quattro Avant 2.0L Oil VIN: WAUKF78E57 Thanks for the replies, we did the new pcv valve and examined valve cover for cracks - oil consumption is unchanged.	11
	2000 BMW 328i 2.8L srs ligth on VIN: WBAAM5346Y the fix for a code 01 was the clock spring, for code 05 was the long wire coming fron the srs modulo to side air bag,after i,fix the previos codes,srs light when on again whit code 02 pretensioner driver seat belt, the fix for this was the wire under the drive...	5
	2007 BMW X3 3.0si 3.0L Cooling Fan VIN: 1J4PN2GK3A Well, it turns out you need the tester to properly test this so I sent it to the dealer as we do not have the proper tester. It turned out to be the Fan/Module assembly that was the problem (which is what I thought and some of you suggested). That being said, ...	10
	1997 Buick Riviera 3.8L speedometer VIN: 1G4G567143 Replaced the speed sensor, VSS sensor vehicle did not come back inspect the harness and found no issues.	8
	1991 Cadillac Seville 4.9L Parking Brake VIN: 1G6KS53B6M Sorry about the delay guys and gals. The customer finally returned with the vehicle and I verified it to be the neutral safety switch at the base of the steering column, like many of you suggested.	7
	1998 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 5.0L Misfire VIN: 1GCEK14M7W Sorry Guys took I forgot to close this until I logged in today. The Problem was the distributor. Put a new one that we had in it and misfire ceased. What a nightmare. Thanks for the help guys Trouble codes: P0300.	16
	1998 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNEK13R4W well this one is fixed after a couple of days of looking for the problem i have learned a valuable lesson with this truck when many other people have done work in a vehicle it can become a nightmare but i finally found the problem as i stated before when i dis... Trouble codes: P0300.	15
	2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L oil cooler VIN: 1GNDT13W12 Well,as many of you wrote, getting the plastic rings are hit and miss.New lines came with one and not the other.Part reordered and came the same way. I checked with customer and she said radiator was replaced a month ago.I installed new GM fittings and then us...	18
	2004 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L low beam headlights VIN: 1GNDT13X04 problem was underhood fuse box.found a connector that had melted	11
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L 1-2 Shift VIN: 1GCEC19V14 Come to find out this truck had a salvage yard transmission installed a year ago. Our transmission rebuilder found that the transmission was actually a 06' 4L60E, not a 04' 4L60E. He sourced out a new case and rebuilt it. Thanks for all the info and help guy...	15
	2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L rear lower control arm This was our first Pacifica (only two in town).Apparently they have issues with knuckle wear at the control arm. Did not install any bushing in the knuckle. Simply removed the lower arm and replaced it. The fun part was we had a seiezed cradle mount bolt and w...	1
	2006 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L Leak VIN: 2C3KA53G26 Hi Everybody, Well I'm calling this a fix as the problem has not reoccured,. I waited to try to make sure. I got good suggestions to check evap system and or gas cap vent(Ok), double o ring, (ok)not sitting flat and being hit from above also ok. This did not s...	7
	2007 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4.7L Instrument clus VIN: 1A8HX58N87 THANKS TO EVERY ONE THAT TOOK A TIME TO READ AND SHARE SOME INFORMATION WITH ME. THIS TRUCK FINALLY IS FIXED, PROBLEM WAS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AGAIN, THE FIRTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CHRYSLER SEND TO US, WAS PROGRAMMED WRONG, WE CALL TO THE DEALER AND LET K...	4
	1997 Dodge Caravan 3.0L no power VIN: V17823H23V we removed the timeing belt and it was on wright we had low vac 15 in that is low the customer did not want to fix we suspect broken flexplate thanks for all the help	20
	2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie 6.7L transmission VIN: 3D7MX39A18 So far so good, The truck has not leaked a drop yet. Thanks for all the help. I guess the best bet is when its under warranty, let them deal with it, again thanks	9
	1993 Eagle Talon TSi 2.0L No Start, no spark no injector VIN: 1FAFP243XH removed ecu and found burnt and water damage replaced ecu and starts great	10
	1965 Ford Mustang 2.8L Engine VIN: 5F07U19658 Thanks for the help fellas. It coming out this weekend. Then off to paint!!!	28
	1997 Ford F-150 4.2L No Start VIN: 1FTDF1825V We found that the coil was installed backwards, so once we wired it proper the beast started right up...but that doesn't explain why it started once. Before we got the coil wired right, we verified injector pulse, theft deterrant, compression, grounds, reset ...	11
	2000 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L first gear only VIN: 1FTYR14VXY First off for the help guys. Eric, James and Lane all suggested replacing the trans. John, Steven, Gregor and Richard all said to watch if 2nd is being commanded, watch the MLPS, OSS- this truck doesnt have one, and watch the speedometer. All of those are work...	10
	2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTNF21P43 A big Thanks to TEAM IATN ! You guys came thru with awesume information and help. Don't want to miss anyone so I won't single out names individually. The problem was in the HP Oil system. We took the ICP out and hooked up shop air with a gauge. We ran the pres... Trouble codes: P2614 (CMP /Open), P2617 (CKP/ Open).	12
	2004 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FDAF56P64 Wow it seems most of you have run into this, I think the best idea by far, was to pull all the glow plugs, fill up the front fuel bowl, used a starter trigger with the key off, and put in one glow plug at a time until you see bubbles. man that worked mint. The...	5
	2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L No Start, No Acceleration VIN: 1FTSX31P74 The truck hasn't returned,customer called Ford & production date is 06-04-04 - 4 days after for FICM & harness recall thru 05-31-04 I'm seeing the truck on 09-28-10 for further diagnosis.I'll try to post a fix later if possible.Customer can drive truck as long... Trouble codes: P0299 (T/C Underboost), P2614, P2617.	13
	2000 GMC K2500 Sierra SL 6.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GTGK29F3Y THE FIX, PMT MODULE. EVEN WHEN IT WAS JUST DONE. THE FUEL LIFT PUMP SYSTEM PID APPEARS TO SHOW THE FAULTY PMT. I COULD NOT VERIFY THAT WITH ANY 100% BUT IT WOULD BE FUN FOR OTHERS TO WATCH FOR THAT PID WHEN THE PMT FAILS.	3
	2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHK23123 Thanks to those who responded but we are honestly no further in solving this one. Had another identical truck come in with same symptoms and if we get that one figured out we will post a fix. The problem is so intermittent that it is almost impossible to locat... Trouble codes: P0500, P0700, U1152, P0721, P0746.	2
	2007 Isuzu N NPR-HD 5.2L converter? VIN: JALC4B1627 Thanks for the replies. I pulled the valvebody to look for any sucked in valvebody gaskets or anything that would point to fluid crossfeeding. Didn't see anything pop out, so I swapped transmissions and converters and all is well. Thanks again.	3
	1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 8AJNV4844K Thanks to all that replied!!! I had a hard time with the ignition system as Mitcheel and alldata showed only the Marrelli system. I looked into the 1988 model year and found the info on the lucas system. I am not sure of the coil that is mounted in front of th...	7
	2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L transision VIN: SALME11423 thanks too all 5 replies, they were helpfull.I think the fix on this was to update the autologic with the latest updates & retry the system. The car still would not start that night so we removed the key & let it sit overnight, The next morning I reinstalled t...	5
	2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0L Ok VIN: 4F2CZ96105 found 2 coils whent bad and toke the computer with it so we had to replace both thank you for all your help in this matter	9
	1999 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 2.3L Blower Motor VIN: WDBHA24G7X Thanks to all who took the time to help, I mentioned the customer picked up the vehicle awhile back. The customer has not yet returned, nor advised us as to how its been working ! I really think you guy's nailed it with the Blower motor regulator, I'd really l...	9
	1998 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L left rear brake line VIN: 3MELM66LRW Thanks for all the help. We replace the ABS module/valve assembly (used) and re-bled brake system all is good. Thanks again for the help.	14
	2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.4L Sunroof VIN: 4A3AC44G71 The replies all gave suggestions to sync the sunroof. I tried them but did not get the roof synced. My next step was to suggest replacing the sunroof motor. Customer declined.	3
	2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.3L Starting VIN: 1GHDT13W21 Well fellow techs...this one has me stumped. I figured I would close the request per iATN rules, but sadly I have not grasped the problem with this vehicle. I did receive some very valuable information along the process, and I thank you all very much for r...	21
	2002 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.2L No Start, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GHDT13S52 thanks for all the replies. the fix was a loose ground wire in the back of the truck. also there was alot of water in the fuse box under the hood. dried out the wires under the fuse box and replaced the ground wire and it has not actted up again so we are c... Trouble codes: U1000, P1683, P0116.	13
	1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2L injectors and wipers VIN: WP0AB0917G installed new ecm runs perfect now. still have to figure out the wipers. did find after starting that the alternator is way over charging probably caused ecm failure and I'm sure caused something to fail in the wiper system. thank you for all your replies	7
	2001 Subaru Outback 2.5L No Start VIN: 4S3BH635X1 After giving it back to the customer they drove for a few weeks with out trouble untill yesterday, it was really acting up, so I decided to start over but this time I decided to watch the fuel pump amp wave form- I.E. because amperage equals pressure. Then, wh...	9
	1999 Volkswagen TRANSPORTER 2500CC Starting VIN: WV1ZZZ70ZV Hi all! Sorry for my late replay. Finally is fixed. Problem was with power supply to the Transmission control module. Just above TCM is the transmission electrical connector 2 which it was unppluged. Unbelievable :) I dont know how that could happen, i didnt t...	6
	1999 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L Headlights VIN: 3VWCA21C5X I just love it when I find out there has been a hacker loose. I removed the column cover and low and behold and someone had pulled the wires out of the holder on back of ignition switch and tossed it, and simply didn't get them back in the correct order	7
	2004 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.8L Misfire VIN: WVWRH63B64 Stanley from PA got me headed in the right direction. LTFT (block 32) showed adaptation FROM LEAN +6% for bank 1 and adaptation FROM RICH -12.5% bank 2. First thought was shorted to power O2 sensor on bank 2 or maybe a way rich injector on bank 2 since t...	3
	2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L Alternator Lite VIN: WVWTH63B54 FINALLY AFTER CHECKING MOST OF THE REPLIES, I FOLLOWED CLOSELY CHECKING WIRES FROM THE ALTERNATOR AND DID NOT FIND ANYTHING DAMAGE SO I ORDER ANOTHER ALTERNATOR (BRAND NEW) SINCE THE PREVIOUS ONE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND ALL SEEM TO BE FINE THE ALTERNATOR...	9
	1993 Volvo 240 2.3L Noise AFTER ROAD TESTING, THIS VEHICLE DID EXHIBIT NOISE UPON ACCELERATION. AFTER CHECKING DRIVE SHAFT, CENTER BEARING WAS THE FAILURE. ALL IS OK NOW AND THANKS TO ALL WHO REPLIED TO A UNUSUAL HELP REQUEST.	12

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