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	1991 Audi 100 2.3L 2-3, 3-4 shifts VIN: WAUBC5443M This Audi was just purchased by one of our customers who decided he wanted a "reliable" car. He immediately brought it in because he thought it was lacking power, and shifting to firmly. I took it for a test drive, and found that the shifts aren't firm, they a...	View
	1996 BMW 328i 2.8L No Start VIN: 4USCD2321T I was told by the person doing this that they installed a new ignition lock cylinder because the old one would no longer turn. The car will no longer crank/start. I assume you have to program the key/s. Also the new lock cylinder is a little different and the ...	View
	1999 BMW 323i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAM3334X Hello gang. Here I have 99 BMW 323i came with engine light on and codes for misfire on 4,5 and 6 and sec.air low flow on bank 2.Customer states the misfire is intermittent. Second day the car is in the shop and never misfire for me. Also compression and leak d... Trouble codes: 246 (Secondary air system low flow Bank 2), 242 (Misfire cyl. 5), 243 (Misfire 6), 241 (Misfire cyl. 4)	View
	2000 BMW 540i 4.4L brake lights VIN: WBADN6338X Car came in with a Transmission fail safe mode light on the dash, the transmission shifts and accelerates well. I scanned it with the factory scan tool (GT1) and found codes for the brake switch in the ecu, dsc,(dynamic stability control) and transmission cont...	View
	2005 BMW 545i 4.4L Misfire VIN: WBANB33595 Has anyone removed number 4 or 8 ignition coil,they hit the inner fender wall long before being far enough out to remove them.Moved A/C lines to see if it would help, nope.The only way I can see is if I lower the engine a little. Anyone BTDT before?Thank you.T... Trouble codes: P0304	View
	1976 Cadillac Eldorado 8.2L Mechanical Just did a rebulid on this 500. Assembled and fired it up on the ground before installing it into the car, ran great. After installing it drove less than a mile loud clunk and loss of oil pressure. Immediate shut down and tow in. Pulled distributor no visual p...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2L Starting VIN: 1G1JC8443P Help???. This car has had 6 different starters in the last 3 years starting in 6/07,8/07,3/08,8/08,10/08,5/10,6/10 and today. The last one, was of different brand.Came in today starter grinding check flywheel ok , battery checks ok,trying another starter.My qu...	View
	1996 Chevrolet S10 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCCS19W0T This vehicle exhibit hard/long crank start below 55F. Once it start it will run the whole day with no problem. Verified when we had the vehicle set overnight and started first thing in the morning. Cranking fuel pressure is at 64psi. Dealership already replace...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L Transfer Case, VIN: 1GCEK14T9Y Ok this is my personal truck and would like some help, All of a sudden it started with this virbation. Virbation got so bad it cracked the transmission adpater where the t case bolts up, Replaced it twice, Now i have prevented it from breaking now it just alwa...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13W11 Has intermittent code runs good until engine lamp comes on. By the time the customer brings me the car its running good. Trouble codes: 335 (Crank sensor circuit)	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L loud grinding noise VIN: 1ZGCEK19T7 in 30 years of wrenching i have never heard a loud grinding noise like this. It makes a loud grinding noise sounds like its underneath in the middle or backend of truck. the noise only last for a second or to when it does it. it only makes the noise when the t...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3L Harmonic Balancer VIN: 3GNEC13T22 Removed harmonic balancer on vehicle to replace front seal. Upon installation of balancer, realized my pulley instal kit (Mac Master Kit) will not fit crankshaft bore and/or length to re-install balancer. Checked Alldata and of course there is a special J-Tool...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT 6.0L Ext. Mirrors VIN: 1GCGK23U14 I know the telescoping mirrors(oem ones) will not fold in like the original factory ones did but heres my issue. Whenever i put the key in the ignition both out side mirror glass start to move (not all the way) they will tilt or move but not allways in the sam...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LS 6.6L Electronic VIN: 1GBJK34D86 Need some help with someone experienced with Allison transmissions. This vehicle is a cab and chassis ambulance. It set the mentioned codes with a SES light upon starting cold. Freeze frame on the Tech 2 scanner tells the codes set when it was 20 deg after 30 ...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GNDS13S66 Truck started doing this all of a sudden, driving and the check engine light would come on and engine would quit running, coasting sometimes the engine would start to run again with out having to turn the key, if it doesn't restart on it's own it will start ri...	View
	2008 Chevrolet Uplander 3.9L harsh shifting ,MIL lamp on VIN: 1GBDV13178 hey everyone , we have this vehicle that came in customer stated that it has hard shifts from 1-2 and 2-3 we scanned the vehicle and found a code P0717 which is input speed sensor signal missing ,, we went ahead and replaced the input speed sensor and ran into...	View
	1990 Chrysler Imperial 3.3L abs module Hello everybody, Customer drove in and complaining the brake pedal sometimes goes to the floor, no pressure and want us to replace the master cylinder. We noticed the car is equipped with the Bosch ABS system. The problem was not present while we were working ...	View
	2005 Chrysler 300 2.7L headlights & dash lights VIN: 2C3AA53GO5 owner of car came in an said head lights and dash lights have been flickering so avr test charging fine. standing talking and the flickered on and off couple of times and stopped? any one ever had this problem?	View
	1998 Dodge B1500 3.9L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B4HB15X5W This vehicle is somewhat of a charity job for a single mother with young children. Every few days she says it will buck or even quit, then restart. It runs OK for a few days, then. Once, about two weeks ago, it quit in traffic and wouldn't restart...then was t... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cyl 1 Misfire), P0303 (Cyl 3 Misfire), P0305 (Cyl 5 Misfire), P0300 (Multiple Cylinder Misfire)	View
	2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L Starting VIN: 4B3AG52H42 Hello everyone hope you can help. Customer brought in a stratus 3.0 after putting in a tranny. Car wont start. Spark plugs are soaked and shot. Replaced with new. drove care but had to feather pedal to keep runnig. Air flow meter not reading correctly. Cust dr...	View
	2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L transmission VIN: 3D7KU28C34 this 04 dodge is coming in next week. i need some fresh ideas as to where to start. the truck starts runs fine but when gear shift is moved to reverse or od the alarm goes off(lights flash and horn blows)and truck does not try to move. the ipm has been replace...	View
	2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WD0PE74647 When this van first came in it had codes related to cam position actuators. I followed the flow chart for testing the cam sensors and actuators. No problem found but the 1/2 actuator code would come right back when cleared. I removed the actuator and inspected... Trouble codes: 1206 (Crankshaft/Camshaft 1/1 Timing Misalignment), 1210 (Crankshaft/Camshaft 2/1 Timing Misalignment)	View
	1988 Ford Aerostar 3.0L Ability to run VIN: 1FMCA11U0J Thank you all in advance for reviewing my post. This van a week ago, according to the customer, ran perfect. He went and splurged on 5 gallons of gas, came out, started it, it was missing, he put a bottle of heat in the fuel tank, tried to start it again and i...	View
	1999 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMPU18L9X We got this one in from another shop. The usual, loose nuts and bolts, wire harnesses dangling and "new" parts have been thrown at it to solve the mil. It looked like a usual DPFE replacement and egr cleaning, but not so lucky. Light comes back on. Upon furthe... Trouble codes: 401	View
	1999 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L instrument panel lights VIN: 2FMZA5148X Hello:I have this vehicle that came in on hook with the battery diconected.I conected the battery and vehicle would not start and the instrument panel lights are on even with the key off.Found fuse #9 and #16 blown replaced fuses and vehicle started.Customer s...	View
	2001 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.3L Brake Booster Pump VIN: 1FTSS34FX1 Thanks in advance for reading this. We have replace 7 Brake Booster Vacuum Pumps on this van in the past 2 years and now have replaced this one. Its not that replacing the pump doesn't fix the problem its just the pumps go bad in just a few months after 3-8,00...	View
	2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L Transfer Case VIN: 1FMZU73EX2 Hi, This vehicle came in with 4wd not working. No indicator lights come on. Tried to scan module but will not communicate. According to other posts, these trucks are known for defective 4wd modules. I have tried 2 used ones with no difference. One thing I dont...	View
	2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L heater fan VIN: 1FTNX21P33 This truck has lost power to the heater fan and the relay energises but has no power to send. I have checked for fuse and find none listed so I believe I am maybe looking for a fuse link somewhere. There are a multiple of them coming off of RS battery and they...	View
	2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.0L coolant VIN: 1FTSW31P54 6.0 blowing coolant out reserver, thanks in advance for reading my whole story and replies before making suggestions. this 6.0 puppy has had repeat cooling system failures like radiator, degas bottle, hoses, after we performed complete head job with studs and ...	View
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.0L oil pressure VIN: 1FTSX21P15 Hey guys this might be long so sorry in advance.This truck quit a month ago and the owner(a friend of mine)also a shop owner called me because he does not touch diesels.i checked the truck it had no hpop pressure,but it had good cranking engine oil pressure.go...	View
	2005 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L calibration VIN: 2FAFP74W65 We created this problem when we replaced a worn out 2:75 ratio ring and pinion with a 3:08 ratio. Missed the speed sensor on the transmission-AGH. We took the car to our local Ford Dealership to see if the instrument cluster could be programed- they said it wa...	View
	2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Harley-Davidson Edition 6.4L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTSW21R98 Hello, Customer climes that the idle RPM are to high (1200) and the fule economy is poor. No DTC. While pressing barke the rpm comes back to normal/release get slowly up to 1200 again. I disconnected the EGR connector to simulate DTC. As soon the DTC appears i...	View
	2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L Electric steering VIN: 1FMCU92Z68 It is here for an alignment and there is no power steering assist. The rack & pinion operates smoothly lock to lock with the vehicle off. With the engine running, the steering becomes harder, rough and sometimes has limited assist in one direction. I'm suspect...	View
	2001 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L No Start VIN: 2GTEK19T01 Afternoon all have a intermitten no start cranks ok. go to start it up in the morning to pull it out of the shop may start may not get it started shut it off may restart may not. Same for the afternoon. scoped crank and cam sensors both have a nice square wave...	View
	2002 Honda Accord SE 2.3L radio VIN: 1HGCG66882 Disconnect radio short goes away	View
	2008 Honda Ridgeline RTS 3.5L Crank Sensor VIN: 2HJYK16428 After the engine repair, p0339 has come up for crank pattern interupted. It takes a long time (100 miles) to trip. We have replaced the sensor and short wire harness to the sensor. The reluctor wheel for the sensor looks good and its the one from the damamged ...	View
	2005 Isuzu NPR 5.2L parking/marker lights VIN: JALC4B1675 I'm handicapped here on this one as I don't have access to a wiring diagram, so I'm hoping someone on the list has run into this before. Truck came into the shop with a complaint of no parking/marker lights, and no dash illumination. I checked all the fuses in...	View
	1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L whistle VIN: 1J4FY29P7V This jeep whistles loud at idle intermitantly. not when first started but after driven for a few minutes. Dos not seem to have vacuum leak. I replaced iac motor and cleaned passage as per fix data base, now its worse. Please help, I have no more hair to pull o...	View
	2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L Fuel over flow VIN: 1J8GR48K97 Hi jeep people. This is a vehicle just purchased by my daughter. The dealer can not find the fix for this problem as the vehicle is under warranty (just barely) when filling the fuel tank the nozzle will stop at full tank, not trying to top off! when the nozzl...	View
	2001 Kia Optima LX 2.4L Charging VIN: KNAGD12651 Car came in with dead battery. charged battery and tested alternator. alternator tested bad via vat40 charging system test. replaced alternator seemed to be charging fine. sent the car away. came back next day. battery had died on freeway. checked alternator w...	View
	2005 Kia Spectra5 2.0L Low Pedal VIN: KNAFE16285 05 Kia Came into shop with low pedal feel, felt like there was air in system. bled all four wheels , no improvments, checked all calipers(4 wheel disc.) fronts were frozen, rears twisted in fine, sliders free, pads fine. replaced front calipers, got a little i...	View
	1995 Lexus SC300 3.0L Cuts out VIN: JT8JZ31C9S Hello Toyo/Lexus techs. I have a 95 Lexus SC300 here giving me fits. Inermittently drops voltage to the fuel pump. Testing the fuel pump control module I Know I have 12v from the EFI relay. I loose the 12v from there to the pump. What I don't know is what comm...	View
	1996 Lincoln Town Car Executive 4.6L Dash VIN: 1LNLM81W4T When crank vehicle and even while driving a knocking noise is in dash above radio & a/c. The problem continues even with ac or radio off & even while vehicle is at a stop. Some mornings it does it & some it does not.	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz ML270CDI 2.7L Engine No Start VIN: WDC1631132 This [...] has been well maintained but has recently developed an intermittant no start when hot. The engine never stalls or cuts out and the vehicle will drive all day without any problem but intermittantly if the engine is turned off when hot, when attemp...	View
	2002 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L Faults VIN: WDBNG70J52 Vehicle came from another shop who hasn't done any repair. We found 3 stored fault codes & 1 present: Stored P2600 voltage supply of circuit 87 has under voltage Current P2602 voltage supply of the valves is faulty Stored P2402 right front wheel rpm signal ...	View
	2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 1.8L Charging VIN: WDBRF40J93 Customer complains of the cluster displays a charging concern only during a cold start when outside temperature is below 60f. If he turns the engine off after running for approx 30 seconds then restarts it is fine. Battery was replaced 2 months ago. Problem wa...	View
	2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4A3AA46G53 Hello IATN members Happy Friday. Car back today after driving 118 miles for a evap very small leak. My question is, how accurate is the force monitor? I forced the evap monitor to run 3 time and it has passed every time. very small leaks are hard to find with ... Trouble codes: P0456	View
	2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2.0L Cuts out VIN: JA3AH86F33 This runs and drives great,no codes no problems except under full boost.Under max boost it simply cuts out.If you dont drive the motor hard it works fine.When you really get into it and get it into max boost it cuts out but the boost doesn't drop off it stays ...	View
	2001 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 5N1ED28Y01 i have this xterra with random misfires and a rough idle that seem to be caused by a lean condition. the B2 o2 is showing lean at idle and the fuel trim for B2 is going lean (-10/-20). when I raise the rpm the o2 will switch but the trims still stay negative. ... Trouble codes: P0305, P0306, P0302	View
	2002 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L Cuts out VIN: 3N1CB51D92 After replacing head gasket, the car cuts out when the throttle is opened to reach about 1500-1700rpm. I'm guessing that it is in fuel cut-out mode. If I unplug the "gray" lower connector of the TPS it rev's up fine. I'm suspecting a TPS problem but not sure?	View
	2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L No Start, Stall VIN: 2G2WP52255 Car will stall intermittently with no warning and message center will flash "starting disabled due to electronic throttle control". Car will then crank with no start. Let it sit for a while and the cycle repeats. Sometimes it set codes for both O2 sensor heate... Trouble codes: U0107 (Lost communication with throttle control), P0601 (Control module ROM malfunction), P0606	View
	1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L fluid bleeding etc. VIN: JT4VN36H7L This is a yard truck used exclusively off road for boosting, pushing cars and moving trailers. The vehicle came to the shop with the brakes fully applied. Once the pressure was relieved they would not work at all. I found power steering fluid in the master cyl...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L 2-3 Shift 3-4 Shift VIN: 3VWCC21C4X when vehicle came in here had to plug up vss and repair wiring to tvss need to see if anybody has had the same problem thinking either elec throttle body contorl issue or perhaps just internal problem. help i got some hair left and would like to keep the rest ...	View
	2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWAC63B21 This car came in with many codes generated from a low voltage condition from a bad ignition switch. Cleared codes and ran monitors. Tank ventilation test 4/70 OK but TV test 4/71 would not run. Vacuum to LDP good and wiring to pump good. Pump can be activated ... Trouble codes: P1476	View
	2001 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L No Start VIN: 3VWCS21CX1 Car was towed in for no start. Had no fuel pressure and no fuel coming out of hose when disconnected from pressure regulator even though you can hear the pump running. We replaced the pump (We had previously replaced it about 8 months ago) Car started right up...	View
	2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L J569 brake booster relay VIN: WVWYH63BX4 Customer complaint of clicking under dash was traced to J569 brake booster relay. This relay is ground controlled by the ECM which does command relay on each time it clicks. There is no relationship between relay activation and actual booster vacuum. The quest...	View

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	1997 Acura CL 2.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 19UYA1240V Thanks everyone for your quick response to our help request. I am pleased to say that the car is repaired and it is out of my shop finally!!! I am also embarrassed to say that this was human caused. My tech left a ground wire retainer bolt loose on the back... Trouble codes: P0112 (Intake air temp circuit), P1508 (Idle air control valve circuit failure).	9
	2004 BMW 545i 4.4L main connector sleeve VIN: WBANB335X4 Hello BMW Techs We did replace the sleeve, to remove it, you pull down the lever (lock), but when you pull the sleeve out must pull hard, because the o ring on the sleeve makes a tight fit. Thanks a lot again and sorry for the late closing of the post	4
	2007 BMW X3 3.0si 3.0L key VIN: WBXPC934X7 Thanks to all who replied I just didnt get the info I was after. I was able to get all vehicles programmed. They all had comfort access and had to be programmed using a scan tool. we use autologic and find it is a great tool. to program the rectangular key t...	4
	1999 Buick Regal GS 3.8L Starter, DRL, OD VIN: 2GAWF52L3X Overwhelmingly everyone was saying ignition switch so I checked voltage at the BCM fuse with the key on and BAMMM! only 4.5volts replaced the switch and all is well. Those were some very strange symtoms. Thanks everybody	27
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L 4wd VIN: 1GCGK29U1Y Well it turned out to be the TCCM. Soon as I plugged it in, truck went into 4wd on request with no problems what so ever. Figured I would put his old actuator back in to make sure it actually worked and sure enough... it didnt. The actuator barley moves compar...	9
	2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LT 5.3L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNEK12Z76 thanks for all the replies. I reconnected the PCM the next morning and could not recreate the problem. I did check G103 & G104 prior to disconnecting the PCM to check the harrness. All were solid grounds. There were no misfires or any reduction in power while ... Trouble codes: P0107 (Map/baro sensor low voltage), P0068 (Airflow performance).	9
	2010 Chevrolet tahoe 5.3L power windows bcm VIN: 1GNUKAE06A Thanks for the replies I found that I blew all BCM fuses 2 were those box fuses that you can't tell they are blown there was a 60 and 40amp fuses blown Thanks again for all the help	3
	2000 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Shifting from park VIN: 1C4GP64L3Y Well this was a fun one. But it ended up being a bad torque converter. The customer opted to not fix the vehicle. Thanks for all the help.	6
	1995 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L No Start, Stall VIN: 1B7KF26C9S Thanks for all the replies. The engine had jumped time. 122ft lbs that ALLDATA specifies as the torque for the IP nut is wrong. Mitchell states the 145-155 ft lbs. This feels WAY tighter than the 122. Reset timing, tightened the nut to 155 ft lbs, and the...	11
	2001 Dodge Intrepid ES 2.7L No Start VIN: 2B3HD46R51 Car is officialy on its way to pick-a-part!!! Thanks guys for all your help and time. They unplugged the cam sensor and PRESTO it runs. Engine is noisey and rattling, Hmmm, peculiar right??? Go to find out this car had low oil pressure a while back and they a...	7
	1996 Ford F-350 XLT 7.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTJW35F7T After checking the voltage reference circuits found a burnt wire at the baro. I had found several burnt wires and it would still act up but after 9 test drives found that vehicle hadn't acted up so last thing fixed was wiring at baro. Trouble codes: P0344.	15
	2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FMZU73E52 We replaced the coil pack and both upstream O2 sensors to correct the issue. Thanks again to everyone who gave advice. We always learn a lot from your comments. Best regards, Jack [...] www.advancedengineX.com	10
	1995 Honda Passport DX 2.6L no spark VIN: 4S6CK58E5S Good morning to all,with a fresh body and mind i took another look at the rotor,it has a very small crack right where the mounting screw hole is allowing spark to short to the dist. shaft-replaced and now the truck runs well. Thanks to all who replied!! Phil	18
	2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3L cvt auto trans. VIN: JHMES96643 R+I trans. and R+R flywheel was the hot ticket. Splines definitely toast. Back driving for the holidays. Thanks everybody for the collaborated effort...	7
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall VIN: 1J4GW48S71 I was not able to find the problem with this vehicle, it is currently at the dealer and they too are having issues finding the problem as well. I did get a lot of great info, most felt that there had to be some sort of interferance on the BUS, possibly caused ... Trouble codes: P1686.	11
	2004 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: JMI8K14304 I had some buds at Mazda, I took it over them for their opinion. Spent 3 days their, they had no explanation? Sooooo, I spoke with the customer and said the engine was the spawn of the devil and was not meant to be fixed(kinda sorta). Anyway, I talked him into...	8
	2005 Mazda Miata 1.8L Reverse VIN: JM1N133548 Thanks to everyone who replied to my request. The end result was re & re transmission and send it to the transmission shop which was what most of the replys suggested. Doing some more digging on Google i have found that many other techs have been bit buy this ...	6
	2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 1.8L Stall VIN: WDBRN40J13 Most replied that the problem was the engine wiring harness, one reply suggested checking the timing both are very reasonable. Because it seemed electical in nature and was intermittent, also temp dependent, the harness was first replaced. This requires remova... Trouble codes: 203B0.	5
	2002 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L front rotors VIN: JN1DA31D32 After all the info from all of you, I replaced them with NAPA primium rotors and cleaned all matting surfaces. Thanks for the help	15
	1999 Pontiac Montana 3.4L abs VIN: 1GMDX03E2X I am going to call this a fix because I know what is wrong with it even though the customer pulled the vehicle. They bought something else while we were pulling our hair out trying to fix it for them. I was able to reproduce the pedal drop that the custom...	15
	1995 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L Mechanical VIN: 4TIGB11E1S Thank you everyone for your advice. I actually did just use the 24mm wrench on the flats of the can. It made me nervous that it took so much effort to loosen the bolts and I was afraid of snapping the camshafts, but they held. Once the bolts were loosened, the...	14
	1995 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8L Surge VIN: 3VWSC81H6S Thanks for all the replies, especially those after the update & the replies from the 2 vw techs. your explainations of things was great. I feel that those who said that it is probably the coolant sensor are correct. Unfortunately the customer lost patience wit...	17
	2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S 1.8L Boost System VIN: 3VWCD21C34 So the boost pressure control valve is also called recirculating valve. Thanks guys	2
	2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L rear calipers VIN: WVWGK73C38 Hello, This one is fixed. Thanks to Jurgen from Mexico and Mike from Ontario for the very helpful hints with the necessary steps fixing this car. I'm sure this will help other techs in the future who, like me, never experienced this type of braking system befo...	4
	2000 Volvo V70 X/C AWD 2.4L No Start VIN: YVILZ56D6Y Thanks to everyone who wasted thier time responding to my post. The car is fixed cam sensor was loose hanging about a half inch out of the head its behind a motor mount cant see it. I have no idea how I was getting a signal but its the same now with sensor bol... Trouble codes: P0342, P0340, ECM30, ECM64.	4

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