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	1995 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUGA84A1S This car came in on the hook. I has been sitting for some time. This car starts and dies every time. The codes I pulled with my Vag-Com are 17978 (P1570)Engine start blocked by imobilizer and 16989 (P0605)Internal control module rom error. I've been told that ... Trouble codes: P1570, P0605	View
	2002 Audi A4 1.8L oil pressure I have an 02 audi a4 1.8t that I purchased from one of my customers after he overheated it badly. After I purchased it I rebuilt the engine with new pistons,rings,bearings, valve job,oil pump,water pump etc. When the customer had owned the car the low oil pres...	View
	2000 BMW 540i 4.4L transmission shifts VIN: WBADN6348Y My customer has troubles with intermittant late/poor shifts on this car. I didn't feel comfortable diagnosing trans troubles on it and asked him to have the dealer test it. He's come back to me asking if I'll replace a harness they've said is bad. The dealers ...	View
	2005 BMW 330i 3.0L Bandwidth VIN: WBAVB32010 Hi there fellow techs. Does anyone know the procedure for changing the band width for a different country? I have a Japanese imported vehicle E90 that requires the radio to work to our local market namely NZ. I have bmw OPS but do not know what menu selection ...	View
	1990 Cadillac Seville 4.5L No Start, Wiring VIN: 1G6KS5333L Hello all i have a big problem hopeing someone out there will help out like you always do. car came in no start after testing found hall switch to be bad. rec to customer to replace dist. job was oked. i have my son which is 18 in here trying to learn and help...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 2G1FP22P1P Greetings fellow techs. I have this 93 Camaro Z28 giving me quite the run-around. Vehicle originally came in for an intermittent stumble off idle with lack of power and back firing through intake. Found ignition components worn and needing to be replaced, wate...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCDL19WB1 Vehicle will not start after setting overnight owner pumps throttle alot and it will start after 1 to 2 minites, problem is worse when the van is sitting with the front down hill slightly. Fuel pressure 60-65 psi good spark new fuel pump and fuel pressure reg...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Master Cylinder VIN: 3G1JC5247X Inspected all 4 wheels. Lots of material on rear shoes; wheel cylinders ok. Replaced front brake pads / rotors and calipers[uneven wear each side]; cannot get fluid to rear wheels. No fluid coming out of abs controller lines. Does this sound like a master cyli...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L fuel gauge VIN: 1GNEC13R6X when ignition is turned on, the fuel gauge acts crazy, bounces past full, or completely around(360), apears to be acurate once it steadies down, we have tried a different inst, cluster and p,c,m, does not seem to be a problem in the tank as it wont do it if yo...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3G1JC1245Y Can't seem to get rid of this code. Replaced TPS, PCM, all three wires between TPS and PCM, and TPS pigtail. The traction control light will also come on sometimes. Trouble codes: P0122 (Low TPS)	View
	2001 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8L Hesitation VIN: 1Y1SK52871 this vehicle has me baffled. when the vehicle goes into closed loop operation the computer starts to pull fuel. it will pull fuel until the car is runnng so lean that it gives you a huge hesitation tip in under acceleration. if i disconnect the front o'2 senso...	View
	1999 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L runs very lean VIN: 3C3EL55H7X car came in on a hook, no start. cust said he only wanted diag. scoped crk sens and it was dead. cust decided to have us install new sens. car then started and ran, not good but it ran.cust brought the car back stating it felt like it was running on two cyls. ... Trouble codes: P0171 (system lean)	View
	2002 Chrysler 300M 3.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2C3AE66GXZ customer came in with rough idle,poor driveability. found that the engine was not firing on bank 1. 1,3,5 were dead. also found bad lower intake. replaced gaskets and checked the wires for coils,injectors. runs fine then sometimes stumbles at idle.found that t...	View
	2004 Chrysler Sebring 2.4L No Start VIN: 1C3EL55R14 A customer of mine had 2 2004 Chryslers, one had SKIM the other did not. He put the non-SKIM PCM in the SKIM car then swapped it back to it's original car (non-SKIM). The PCM that once thought is was non-SKIM and the car started now thinks it has SKIM and wo... Trouble codes: P0633 (SKIM code not programmed in PCM)	View
	1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L Abs? VIN: 1B7HF16Y0S Replace front pads,rotors,caliper,hoses,new master cyld, pressure bled system & have very low pedal. Adjusted rear brakes & still have same problem. We can clamp off both front brake lines & get a hard pedal. If we do one at a time, its not quite as hard, but ...	View
	2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Filled with Kerosene VIN: 1D74A18D74 Hi all, and thanks in advance. Truck came in on the hook because the truck was not running right. Customer said vehicle had just been filled up at gas station. When the vehicle arrived, I hooked up presure gauge to get pressure reading, noticed odd smell from ...	View
	2005 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L power windows VIN: HDSTCV587K passenger door window will go down with pass switch,,wont go up,,,it doesnt work at all with drivers door switch,but drivers window works fine up and down,,,tryed new pass door switch no change,,,checked wiring to window all good and motor works fine if i aply...	View
	2005 Dodge Magnum SXT 3.5L park lamps VIN: 2D8FV48V65 Hi all! Got a electrical grimlin here. Fuse #8 in the intergrated power module, right side of engine compartment, blows every once in a while. Fuse #8 is a 15 amp fuse that controls the park lamp relay, park lamps and license plate lamp. The front control modu...	View
	2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L Engine VIN: 2D4GP44L56 hello all ..well this is realy a 3.8 and came in with a rod nock we replaced the rod and piston als a new crank with bearings. enital start up was fine then after the engine warmed up a miss started and then alot of top end noise thinking i might have some low...	View
	1992 Ford F-350 Custom 7.3L Stall VIN: 1FTJF35M1N This truck was brought in with a coast-down stall complaint. I road tested to verify. The stall occurs any time you depress the clutch and roll to a stop, although it will immediatly restart. There are no power loss problems, no miss, and I've noticed that if ...	View
	1993 Ford Festiva L 1.3L headlights VIN: KNJPT05H7P 93 Festiva, customer complains of headlights intermittently shutting off. I found when I turn the headlights on something near the battery will buzz, sounds like a relay sticking, then the headlights might or might not work. Customer syas the battery light wil...	View
	1996 Ford Escort LX 1.9L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FASP15J3T Vehicle idles at 680 rpm,as soon as you touch acelerator or rev engine,the idle speed goes to 1800 for 20 seconds and slowly comes down to 1000, then slowly to 700.when driving,if you approach a stop light the idle will be too high.disconnecting tps has no eff...	View
	1999 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L Starting VIN: 1FMRU1863X Searched archives and researched napafix and found a few suggestions on re-setting but to no avail.	View
	2001 Ford Focus SE 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP36311 fuel pump fuse blows when cranking. disconecting fuel pump has no effect, with fuel pump control module unpluged fuse dosnt blow,. before i spend the money on the module has anybody come across this problem	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Misfire VIN: 1FTZF17271 Customers concern is a hesitation under slight load with no engine light on. Found no codes in the system. Wet down the ignition wires and found them to be arching. Replaced the wires and inspected the plugs. Found all plugs to be in good condition. Mis-fire s...	View
	2004 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L Windshield Wipers VIN: 1FTRA53JCF Recently replaced the engine in this rig, used. Got everything back together, and while performing our final tests found the windshield wipers continue to run even with the switch turned off. All functions on the switch (intermittenet, low, high) operate norma...	View
	2006 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L Mechanical VIN: 1FMCU92Z76 Hello group: The escape came in from another garage, and it belongs to a friend's nephew. When it pulled up it sounded EXACTLY like a diesel engine. Noise seemed to be coming from up top towards the rear of the valve cover. I asked him what had happened prior...	View
	1998 GMC Jimmy Envoy 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GKDT13W4W this one is one of ours. it sat in the yard for a month or so when we got it, i looked at it and found the intake gasket pouring coolant out the front of the motor. i put a new gasket in it and i did a nice job putting all the parts from the kit in it and the...	View
	2000 Honda Accord EX 3.0L speedo VIN: 1HGCG2257Y this car belongs to a friend of mine. it into shop for cruise inop., found that the brake lite switch was bad. replace the switch and all was good. that was last monday. called back and said speedo was not working with cruise switch on,turn cruise off and spee...	View
	2003 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HKRL18603 Hello, I'm more so looking for a operation description on this Honda EVAP system. Once I understand the system correctly I know I should be able to find the cause. I have Ford and GM EVAP diagnostics nailed. Honda I don't fully understand. I'm working on a ... Trouble codes: P1456 (EVAP Control System Leakage)	View
	2007 Honda Accord LX 2.4L No Start VIN: 1HGCM56817 car was towed in as a no start.cranks,starts{sometimes} and stalls.no codes.good spark and fuel pressure.noid light flashes good.floods the plugs right away.	View
	2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHDN56DX6 customer needs state inspection.mil is on for p0501 vss circuit problem. 1 data base says rf speed sensor . car does not have abs or sensor used for ecm reference.on a road test speedo and cruise both work but no vss signal on scan tool.after a few days mil wi... Trouble codes: P0501	View
	1998 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L won't turn over VIN: SAJKX6245W Car decided to not start one morning. We used starting fluid and she starts right up. As soon as you turn off the key, you need starting fluid again to start. Failsafe engine mode is displayed on dash. Funny thing. Before you start the car, the cruise control ...	View
	2003 Lincoln LS 3.0L Surge VIN: 1LNHM86S53 Vehicle came in with Idle Hunting up and down. Fuel trims were indicating a vacuum leak. Those are all repaired at this point. We still have an unstable Idle. It doesn't seem to be like the normal hunt up and down this is more like an engine with a high lobe c...	View
	2004 Mazda Miata 1.8L intake cam vvt VIN: JM1NB35344 vehicle came in with 50 psi compression on all cylinders. Further inspection showed exhaust cyliner leakage high on all exhaust ports. Removing the head revealed exreme carbon on exhaust valves. upon reassembling intake cam, I noticed the cap (with four nuts) ...	View
	1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 6.0L Ride VIN: WDBGA76EOS Hey everyone. I have the S600 with a rear suspension problem, the ride is stiff and bouncy. I used a Launch to scan for suspension codes and data but cant communicate with the module. We don't do a lot of Euro work and Mitchell and Alldata don't have much info...	View
	1997 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2MELM75W8V I have narrowed problem down to a shorted 5v referance that occurs when under acceleration or breaking fast when backing up or dropping into drive at elevated rpm. I am UNABLE to duplicate power breaking at a stop. Just looking for possible known issue with se...	View
	2000 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L No Start VIN: 3N1CB51D0Y here's a funny story!!!this car came two weeks ago with a bad head gasket,so the owner decided to put a used engine because he had too much miles on his old.he asked how much i charge to put the engine on it and just because a guy in the street charge 100 less...	View
	1999 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.4L Parking brake VIN: 1G3NK52T8X This is a 4 wheel disc with the internal parking brake shoes. The problem is the parking brake is out of adjustment. You can pull the handle all the way up and it barely puts any pressure on the wheels. I do not see any adjustment at the shoes themselves. The ...	View
	1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.0L 1st Gear VIN: 2P4GP4439T . Customers complaint is that transmission started acting like it was staining when accelerating. Vehicle was towed in. Checked fluid level and condition: Level was good but dark and had burnt smell. No fault codes. Test drove vehicle and found it to be starti...	View
	1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.7L Power headlight motors VIN: 2G2FV22G1W When you shut the headlights off the bucket go down but motors will continue running for approx. 15 seconds and then shut off. If you tap on the headlight control module while this happens the motors stop. I have replaced the module and the problem continues. ...	View
	1999 Saab 9-5 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3EF48Z8X Hi everybody and thanks in advance for your help. This vehicle has 2 problems, first one, car came in blowing smoke like crazy I mean a huge cloud behind it and second problem rough idle with MIL on. So I found out that the turbo was leaking oil really bad not... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire detcted), P0306 (Misfire detected cyl. 6)	View
	2006 Saturn Ion-2 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8AJ55F96 I have this 06 ION2 that has a random SES light with code P0326 Knock Sensor Performance code. This code comes and goes seemingly at random. Replacement sensors (factory and aftermarket) have had no effect. AllData Pro shows possible loose/cracked accessory mo... Trouble codes: P0326 (Knock Sensor Performance)	View
	1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L Starting VIN: JT3VN39W1L intermitten no start after its driven for a while running errands, hot, it will not start, no click or nothing, it did it on me one time, and i couldnt even start it with power probe directly at start wire on starter, so i replaced the starter again, 15 days l...	View
	2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Maintenance Light VIN: JTDKBZ0U38 Greetings. We did a 25,000 mile service on this 08 Prius and are unable to turn off the maintenance required light. This car has a Navigation System and according to our information in Alldata, there is reset through the Nav system and not through the odometer...	View
	1990 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8L coolant temp gauge/light VIN: WVWRA21G6L This one is tough because the problem is there during wet weather. The temp gauge creeps up during wet weather, and get to the point that the flashing red warning light comes on, making you think that the engine is frying itself ... but occasionally the gaug...	View
	2003 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WV2ZZZ70Z3 Hello Everyone, i have a vr6 engine with cam crank correlation codes 17748 and 17755, Have found TSB c15-04-01, when i checked mvb 208 and 209 as per tsb my readings are out 208-3 = 14' and 209-3 = 19', tsb says to replace top chain assembly, Is this enough ... Trouble codes: 17748 (Cam sensor incorrect correlation), 17755 (Cam sensor 2 incorrect correlation)	View
	1993 Volvo 940 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: YV1JS8834P hey ladys and gents. This car has been driving us nuts. The car will stall ever now and then. As you can see from the work history a full tune up was done. The car smells like its running rich but here lies the problem we have now way of looking a any pids to ...	View
	2000 Volvo C70 2.4L Electronic VIN: YV1NC53011 Hello Volvo Techs! This Volvo came from the dealer and from another shop. Car is in limp home mode. Arrow light on. Pulled codes TCM 0048(Faulty software). The other shop swapped out a used TCM from junk yard. With no software downloading. Car does the same t...	View
	2001 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L brake;lights VIN: YV1SZ58DX1 3rd brake light functions properly others when they want to. installed new switch same problem.bulbs and sockets were checked and are fine.can someone please help.	View

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	2000 BMW M5 5.0L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBSDE93474 Thanks for the help. I pulled all the plugs, turned over engine. Fuel shot out pass rear cylinder. Pulled injector harness off of pass bank, connected noid light. tried to start, still had excess fuel from that cylinder and what looked to be good injector ...	3
	2000 BMW 740iL 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGH83441 after testing inputs to throttle actuator and finding no problems I cleaned trhottle plate and cleared code and code did not return .I then drove car several times and code did not return . cust says if you drive car and let sit for an hour and start it again ... Trouble codes: 130 (throttle actuator control error).	4
	2004 BMW 545i 4.4L Misfire VIN: WBANBANB33 sorry it took so long to reply back but i wanted to make sure that this one is fixed,it ending up being a vac leak at the rear of the intake. thank to all that replied. Trouble codes: P0305, P0307, P0308, P0306, P0300, P1434.	8
	1984 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Odometer VIN: 1G1AY0788E hi guys thanks for all your feed back, had checked all voltages down to a odometer motor had 3 used ones sent to me none worked. put original motor back in and it worked. moved all wiring hit the dash could not get it to quit. gave it back to customer a week a...	5
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L Seal VIN: 1GCHK29U53 thanks for the info i purchased the tool and so far no leks thanks to th iatn network it has helpped alot	10
	2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 7.0L no ecm communication VIN: 1G1YY26E16 Dug into this one a little deeper after posting to find no power from BCM to allow power to ecm. Replaced BCM and all is well.	6
	2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Anniversary Edition 3.8L headlights, and rad fan VIN: 1D4GP24R84 Customer decided to live with problem for now, since the price of the fuse block is close to $500 and I cannot seem to find one in a close wreckers. Thanks for all the help.	8
	2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L engine VIN: 1D7HA18N85 Than you everyone who replied. Jose from Utah called it. The radiator cap was not holding pressure. We got a little over technical on this and forgot the basics. Air was getting sucked in cooling system at higher rpm,s. Replaced cap, test drove, all good. Agai...	17
	2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L door locks VIN: WDOPD74416 Well after everything was said and done, it looks like an intermittent central locking module is taking out the 25A fuse #6 in question. What made this so difficult to trace is for some reason the diagram did not match the vehicle. I went to the Dodge dealer o...	5
	2006 Dodge Caravan SXT 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2D8GP44L86 Always helps to have input from others! I thought I had check everything, BUT, forgot to check resistance between the signal wire and the sensor ground...sure enough, it was not a dead short but showed like 100000 ohms or so, found the problem in the harness b... Trouble codes: P0116.	6
	1998 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon XLT 5.4L high low side psi VIN: 1FBSS31S9W Now that the weather is cooler its difficult to pry the van away from the school. I will post after this is closed for actual fix. Thanks to each of you that replied. A tech line suggested that the under oil charge 8 oz. vs. 13 could cause the compressor to...	14
	2002 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRW07L72 Thanks for all the suggestions. The TP circuit was shorted to ground due to a rodent chewing through the harness at the back side of the intake manufold. Repaired wiring, cleared code and a drive cycle was completed. When jumping accross TP and VREF the scan... Trouble codes: P0122 (TPS sensor circuit).	11
	2003 Ford Focus ZTW 2.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP36323 I want to start off by saying "Thank you" to everyone who replied to my help request. The intake manifold and air intake were smoked out and no leaks were found. The PCV hoses are in serviceable condition. Disconnecting the O2 sensors and even plugging in new ... Trouble codes: P2196 (B1S1 O2 sensor always rich).	15
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTSX21P95 Thanks guys for all the help. What we found after duing a pressure test was that the IPR had failed, we had no control of it and upon removel of the IPR we found the screen and the o-ring was blown off. Replaced IPR and truck started and ran like a champ. T...	9
	2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L Stall no restart Hot VIN: 1FTSW21P26 The actual problem turned out to be a leak in the o-rings on the standpipes as well as the "quick release" fitting at output of the hp oil pump. Replaced these and it runs as it should.	12
	2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: FTSW20R89E Well it was as I thought and 3 others helped me conferm, it needed a high pressure pump, thanks for the help, sometimes I need reassurance before I spend someone elses money Thanks Trouble codes: 0088 (high fuel pressure).	4
	1995 Honda Civic DX 1.5L spark VIN: 2HGEH246XS I want to say thank you to all of you who replied to our request for help. what we ended up doing is replacing the ignition coil which beside knowing in our gut that that was most likely the problem it also seemed to be most of the feed back the we recieved. ...	10
	2002 Honda Civic LX 1.7L battery light VIN: 1HGEM22562 Car is fixed, I want to express my thanks to Jason from cali, James from cali, and Eric from Illinois, all indicated that by leaving alternator loose, it spikes the pcm and nothing short of replacing unit, Eric was consistant in informing me the pcm was bad, I...	7
	2008 Honda Civic DX 1.8L compressor VIN: 2HGFA155X8 This is a completion. We found that unplugging the control head the ac compressor would immediatley power down. essentialy ruling out the rest of the citcuit. Order and replaced control head from honda and all is well. Jerry noted a potentially bad diode, b...	5
	1999 Isuzu NPR 4.8L assembly of forward planetary VIN: JALB4B1403 I thank everyone,i went to atra on google,paid $25 like a dunce,cause i was impatient.you and they were right it turns clockwise.from now on I will just wait,you guys always come thru,i am going to start givin more help,cause we all deserve it.A thousand than...	5
	2004 Lexus RX330 3.3L engine VIN: 2T2HA31U45 thanks all for your help.the 3 cylinder of frt have 25 pounds of compression less than the 3 rear because lightly damaged cylinder and ring.	6
	2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited 4.6L Blend doors VIN: 1LNHM84W37 After we changed the blend door actuator and we still didn't have any luck we dug deeper. We examined the harness plug going to hvac control. Low and behold there was 3 melted wires in the plug. So what caused the pug to melt? Som nuclei head hooked up an ...	2
	1999 Mazda 626 LX 2.0L Fwd/Rev VIN: 1YVGF22C0X The customer scrapped the car, correctly in my opinion, it was pretty trashed. Half the replies suggested repairing instead of rebuilding/reman was a waste of time. Others suggested filters, apparently not servicable on these units. Michael from New York de...	8
	2004 Mazda B4000 4.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4F4YR46E54 I am impressed by how fast and useful the info I get from responding fellow techs. Thank you all. I found out vehicle was recently purchased from another Mazda dealership. Client decided to take it back and have them fix it. I asked our service adviser to ... Trouble codes: P0174, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0316.	3
	2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L alarm VIN: WDBFA68F2Y thank you all that responded. the fact that the siren finally failed completly and the tech replies i called the dealer and they had three in stock. the books said it was located under the rf headlight assy. guess what it was not there. the books were neve...	4
	2003 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L driver window, seat switch VIN: WDBNG75J63 Sorry everyone, I forgot I had not closed this help request. Thanks to all the folks who helped me out. The dca fixed the problem in the driver door. Again, thanks iatn members, sincerely, Bob [...]	6
	2005 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L power assist/brakes VIN: 2MEFM74W05 Thanks for the help guys. After further discussion with my tech and the vehicle owner it was determined that the noise was worse with the new/reman booster. Installed another booster and problem is now gone. Cardone strikes again!	3
	2002 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4A3AA46G62 As my update thought, this motor was changed and the sales staff at the dealer that sent it to me did not advise us of that fact. The salesman that took it in trade stopped by and told us that the motor had been replaced. Once I had this info I replaced the ca... Trouble codes: P0335, P0340.	5
	1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 4T1BF12B5V thanks to everyone that replied. i knew sumthing was wrong with the 5v referance circuit. started testing differant sensor on circuit to get my referance voltage back. i bumped the harness goin to vapor press sensor(on firewall) and it came back to life. opene...	5
	2002 Toyota Prius 1.5L HV battery VIN: JT2BK12V12 Well, I got a few suggestions on how to isolate the battery from the rest of the system during testing, when the shifter is in park, the battery relays are open and the battery is isolated so any trouble codes generated are in the battery itself. Carolyn was v...	9
	2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.2L RF passenger door, RR window VIN: WVGZC67L94 Thank you, Roger, for alerting me to the knowledge that the master window switch could be scanned. I did indeed find that the right rear window was being commanded closed at all times. I think the problem was in the master switch, but didn't get an opportuni...	3
	2001 Volvo S40 1.9L timming belt VIN: YV1VS29591 thankyou for the quick replies. The slots on the back of the cams, one goes above centerline, the other below. the crank has a mark for alignment. I made my own tool to hold cams, and all is well in Volvo land. I'm disappointed that volvo/alldata left this imp...	15

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