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	1996 Audi S6 2.2L battery VIN: WAULA84A6S Hello there! We have a 96 S6 avant here with a large draw on the battery that we are having trouble isolating. We started by removing fuses one by one to isolate the circuit, draw remained after removing every single fuse one at a time, including those hidden ...	View
	2000 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAFB3347Y Hi there so i have this code 033,function camshaft control bank 1, so i have replaced the vanos system on b1, aligned the timing components cleaned all the oil passages, test for voltage at the solenoids, voltage is 13.4v on all wire to both solenoids, i have ... Trouble codes: 033 (function camshaft control inlet bank 1)	View
	2001 BMW 530i 3.0L No Start VIN: WBADT63441 Hello every one. This Bmw drive us crazy hopefully some one can help us The car came in a month ago with no crank symptem,our diagnostic were Ignition key & EWS maduel.after reciving the parts & realign the PCM & AWS car start & run like charm( I used Lunch sc... Trouble codes: 209 (Anti- tempering protection EWS)	View
	2002 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L Rotors VIN: 5UXFA53502 Client had pads and rotors replaced about a year ago.once at another repair shop. This is the second set of pads and rotors we installed. These are dealer parts. Checked the suspension, bushings (ok) ball jts.(ok). Wheels spin freely, checked caliper mounting,...	View
	2004 BMW 545i 4.4L crank ventilation system VIN: WBANB33574 hello forum!my name is Luis, BMW tech at Bavarian automotive in Wichita ks.we have a 2004 BMW 545i with the n62 4.4l engine that is smoking blue/white smoke out of the tail pipe every time the throttle is opened after it idles for about couple minutes.oil cons...	View
	2004 BMW 330Ci 3.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: WBABW53444 complaint is car stalls when started cold & sometimes dies while driving. Suspected throttle body based on codes. Attempted readaption on throttle body-ng. Cleaned throttle body & readapted. code 2830 comes right back when vehicle started cold. We did find o... Trouble codes: 28B2, 87A1, 2796 (throttle adaption values incorrect), 2830 (DME self test checksum error)	View
	2004 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L Misfire VIN: WBXPA73454 Hello BMW gurus, I have a vehicle that according to the dealer and to the present codes, needs an oil seperator. The customer drove like this for over a year, now the truck has developed an engine miss complete with an array of misfire codes. Combined with b... Trouble codes: 2882 (Fuel system problem), 2883 (Fuel System problem), 276D, 274, E, 2745 (Misfire cylinder 6), 2742 (Misfire cylinder 1)	View
	2007 BMW X5 3.0si 3.0L Cooling Systems VIN: 4USFE43517 The coolant fan stays on at high speed while the engine is cold. If i turn on the heater it works at normal speed.	View
	2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G4WE53725 Good morning or afternoon!!! Here we go again, this car is crazy or it could be me. The problem is that it keeps setting a code for the rear o2 heater control. First it set the code po037 check the system , power and grounds are good so we changed the o2 ,tes... Trouble codes: P0037	View
	2003 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1G6KD54Y43 we replace trans 4 months ago for tc slippage code and other shifting problems.it had air pump code at that time. wasnt to concerned then cause it needed trans.cleared all codes after trans replaced and about every 2 to 3 weeks sets p0410. owner states car bum... Trouble codes: P0410	View
	1993 Chevrolet G30 Chevy Van 5.7L No Start, Stall VIN: 2BGHG31K5P Hello, This one was towed in its a mini bus. It is a no start. Checked fuel pressure was 15 psi, compression was 125 psi. The timing is good and I am getting good spark and fuel. Thre problem is when cranking it it wants to start and then it looses injector pu...	View
	1994 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 4.3L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 2GTEK19Z6R I need some serious help. This vehicle is being a pain. We have already installed 2 a/c delco fuel pumps. A fuel filter. Idle control valve & throttle body gasket. Made a new grd for the fuel pump. Made a new grd for the frame to body. R/r the distributer with...	View
	1998 Chevrolet C2500 Silverado 7.4L turn sicnals VIN: 1GCGC29JXW hi, i working on a 98 chevy 2500, rite turn sicnal is going fast along wt the haed liths i havent seen this problem for years, i was wondering if some one seen this problem resanly, i tankyou for u help.	View
	1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L Catalytic Converter VIN: 1GBHG31RXX This is an Express 3500 Cutaway school bus we are working on. The bus needs a right side (passanger side) catalytic converter GM part# 1503830. After hours of searching and many phone calls, we are told that it is an obsolete part and none exist in the United ...	View
	1999 Chevrolet K3500 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCHK33R1X Hi fellow tech i have a real ghost problem with this truck thanks for the help in advance, well this truck was brought to me for a no start. I started by trying to hear if the pump was coming on did not hear nothing and tested for spark had no fuel and no spar...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4L Reduced power VIN: 2LNDL13F77 Hello, this vehical intermittantly throws dtc p0121 and p2135 goes to reduced power mode. Cleaned throttle body and replace air filter clean maf clear dtc ,returned to customer.car returned with same problem.what can i look for on this particular vehical that ... Trouble codes: P2135 (App), P0121 (Tp)	View
	2002 Chrysler Sebring LX 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4C3AG42H52 Car came in with MIL light on and codes for two dead O2 sensors. Changed all four sensors and readings fell back into line and light stayed out. For maintnence reasons I replaced the timing belt. The engine ran even smoother than before but it never left the b... Trouble codes: P0340, P0335	View
	2004 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7L Cuts out VIN: 1D4HB48D24 Hi guys this Dodge Durango 5.7 giving me code [...] etc,electrionc throttle control light will flash and no power shut key off and start back up will drive ok for few minites and it will happen again perform alldata flow daig for code told me to replace cra... Trouble codes: P1618 (Sensor reference voltage 1 circuit erratic)	View
	2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Hydralics VIN: 2D4GP44L55 fluid getting aerated when running more as warms up	View
	1988 Ford F-350 XL 7.5L Starting VIN: 2FTJW35G6J Hello everyone i need some help on this one. The truck will start 5 to 8 times with a new starter solenoid on it then the solenoid will stick and keep the starter on. The starter is drawing about 250 amps. I have put 3 starters on 5 solenoid from motor craft t...	View
	1997 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1FTDR15XXV Truck idles and drives well. Runs very rich. Ecm will go into closed loop at first--short term fuel trim -23, inj pulsewidth 2.7ms, o2 sensors at .89v. Eventually, ecm goes to open loop with stft at +3. Emissions remain very high and o2 sensors remain at .89v.... Trouble codes: P1132 (Rich run bank 1), P1152 (Rich run bank 2)	View
	2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L oip pressure and no start VIN: 1FTSF31F7Y good morning tecs. I have a 2000 ford f350 super duty here and it starts some times.Cust ran it out of oil 2-3 times because high pressure oil line was leaking. We replaced the line and have been having trouble ever since.also had a problem with the glow plugs...	View
	2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Slow fuel fill VIN: 1FMEU73E37 Customer complained of a slow fuel fill while at the gas pump. There is a code an emissions code in the computer. P0451. The filler neck was clear of debris. There is a TBS about early Fuel Nozzle Shut-Off (TBS# 07-25-3) We followed the TSB and disconnected t... Trouble codes: P0451 (EVAP Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Range)	View
	2008 Ford Fusion SE 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3FAHP07Z88 car starts & runs fine has cam sensor fault swapped sensors - fault comes right back tested wiring & connectors - ok checked voltages -ok we had to take off the crank tone ring on front of crank -realigned to factory specs - could this cause these fault codes Trouble codes: P0340 (cam sensor), P0344 (cam sensor)	View
	1998 Honda CR-V EX 2.0L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JHLRD1861W My 2 other techs have tried to fix vehicle with no luck, now it is my turn. Vehicle will have a really hard time starting after vehicle sits for hours and gets cold. If vehicle starts, it will run really bad and stall sometimes. As soon as vehicle warms up it ...	View
	1997 Infiniti Q45 4.1L Power Steering VIN: JNKBY31D0V Vehicle came in for a power steering fluid leak. After inspecting the vehicle we had found that it was coming out of the reservoir. So we evac the system. Again let sit and get cold again to re check. Same issue - power steering oil pushing out of the reservoi...	View
	2000 Infiniti I30 3.0L Hesitation, Surge, Stall, no idle VIN: JNKCA314X1 This vehicle came in with no idle, surge and stall problems. Inspected throttle body and air filter etc. Found air filter soaked i think with antifreeze. Found antifreeze in intake manifold. When cooling system pressurized saw coolant leaking from throttle pla...	View
	1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GZ58S6T my neighbors jeep again !!! it sets code po300 it has done this (6) times. no miss fire or driveability issue can be felt when the code is set. scanned all engine data all looks to be in spec. I have heard that the distributors on these engine are known for hi... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Cluster VIN: SALMF11415 I have this 2005 Range Rover here at the shop. When the headlamps are turned on the lights in the cluster will flicker like a strobe light. If the dimmer switch is rolled down to a lower position it will stop. It will do this all the time hot or cold. It also ...	View
	2004 Mazda 6 S 3.0L Cyl. Head VIN: 1YVHP80D44 8K miles after new spark plugs car came in with a blown out spark plug, do any of you know if this is a common problem with this engine? customer is wanting a new engine because of cyl. scarring, to me this doesn't sound like a installation problem but an actu...	View
	1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 2.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: WDBAA23G1W Helllo group This car will start right up die start die. This car will run if you spray throttle body cleaner in a vac port. Check fuel pressure 47 psi good flow from gauge bleed off and from fuel return line when disconnected. No check engine light and no co...	View
	2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on, Catylist temperature VIN: WDBUF65J85 Hey guys, this one has really got me stumped. I'm hoping my iATN karma will finally pay off cuz I've helped many on here over the years. I'll try to keep this as short and to the point as I can. I've performed the tasks mentioned above many times on Benz produ... Trouble codes: P0151 (G3/3 Left O2 Sensor Before TWC Short Circuit In the Signal Line), P0131 (G3/4 Right O2 Sensor Before TWC Short Circuit in the Signal Line)	View
	2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 3.5L No Start VIN: 4JGBB86EX6 Hello, I have an unusual problem. Vehicle has extended cranking during first automatic key cycle if vehicle has sat for 30 minutes or longer. Cycle key second time and it fires right up. Intermittently it will start at the end of the first key cycle, when it d...	View
	1992 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2MECM75W3N Emission failure HC and CO the above repairs brought the CO down from 152 to 104 but limit in CT is 65. It also brought HC down from 6.40 to 4.30 but limit is .35 The Maf had been previously cleaned but there was a code for it, battery was disconnected over ni...	View
	2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Excessive Emissions VIN: WMWRE33453 customer stated to us that the vehicles catalytic converter gets red hot, after driving for vehicle for at 30-45 min. the check engine light is on(po420) and the flex pipe before cat and after manifold was melted. customer replaced damaged flex pipe and the ox... Trouble codes: P0420	View
	2004 Nissan Titan LE 5.6L No Start VIN: 1N6AA07B74 hi to all i have this nissan titan crank no start it has no codes it has injector pulse no spark when craking the ck engine and 4wheel lights are flashing hpe someone has run into this before thank in advance jeff	View
	2005 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4.0L oil in coolant VIN: 5N1AR16W95 Hi, have a 4.0 pathfinder w/ oil in the radiator neck and bottle. Pressurized the system for an hour and no sign of coolant in the trans cooler, oilcooler, or at drainplug. Question, please- Where is the likely source of this oil? Archives and internet point...	View
	2006 Nissan Altima SE 3.5L Steering VIN: 1N4AL11D66 Ok, all you nissan guys I got a good one. at 20 mph or so the steering wheel rocks back and forth slightly,kinda like a bad c.v. joint. I actually replaced bboth axles cked the runout on the hubs, turned the rotors, and cked all the bushings. Heres the kicker ...	View
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L 4 way flasher VIN: 1G2NE52T21 vehicle came in with the 4 way flasher clicking after the directional was put on. i know the directional flasher is in the 4 way flasher but i'm not sure if thats my problem or not. need help	View
	2004 Suzuki Forenza EX 2.0L Extended crank VIN: KL5JD52ZX4 Car came from another shop, engine fires and shuts off 3 to 6 times before it starts. When it starts car runs fine. No vacuum leaks.no codes checked purge valve ok any help...thanks bob	View
	1996 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L Drive-axles VIN: JT3HN87R9T Hi everyone and thanks in advanced again. I have this 4runner in with a 4WD problem. The front different will not lock in I 4wd and the light on the dash does not work. I never messed with this style of 4WD and I am having a hard time find info on it. What I d...	View
	1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L No Start VIN: JT3FJ62G5K well here goes first of all all these parts were replaced at another repair facility and now its at my shop. customer complains that at times after 30 mins or so of driving then turning it off for 30 mins or so vehicle will crank but not start. ok the key is i...	View
	2003 Toyota Prius 1.5L Seal VIN: JT2BK18U13 This car has a recently installed new invertor and transaxle from the dealer. Right after it was installed we got it in to tune it up and we found the right driveshaft boot ripped. We installed a rebuilt shaft and down the road it went. 3 months later it came ...	View
	2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L Compression VIN: JTEHT05J26 Hi Guys We got in this vehicle with a broken timming belt, once completed teardown driver side exaust cam was broken in half, we bought a left drverside head used and sent both heads to be redone, got them back installed them, new belt set timming mark turned ...	View
	2005 Volkswagen Touareg 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVGZG77L15 Car came in with description of poor idle and engine light on. We found multiple missfire codes and the P0016 or 17748 code stored. Customer said he had the car to the dealer about 1 year ago for the same problem and that they said the cam adjuster solenoids w... Trouble codes: P0016 (camshaft/crankshaft position sensor wrong allocation)	View
	2008 Volvo S80 3.2 3.2L starting VIN: YV1AS98268 We had this car towed in Friday as a no-start. We have checked the battery and it tests good under load. We have an intermittant non-working loor lock remote, messages on instrument panel are: Steering lock service required, Tire pressure low, and low battery ...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2006 BMW 325i 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAVB13576 I did find the ultimate fault with this car, and know that a properly designed intake will fix the problem. I was about to put a spacer on the MAF to prove that the sensor was 12mm too far into the tube when I was told to just button it up. I haven't seen th... Trouble codes: 2E8E, 2A2E, 2A2F.	6
	2007 BMW 335i 3.0L water pump VIN: WBAWB73557 THE WATER PUMP WAS THE PROBLEM. WE REPLACED IT AS WELL AS THE THERMOSTAT,PURGED THE COOLING SYSTEM, NO OVERHEATING PROBLEMS AFTER REPAIR. THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT.	16
	1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham 5.7L brake lights VIN: 1G6DW5273P Thanks for everyones e-mails it ended up be the turn signal switch.THANKS AGAIN!	15
	1979 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L door locks VIN: 1Z8749S410 took me a while but between jobs i actually got locks to work,new acuators n pigtails n a lot of wire jumping got them working.was waiting 4 new switches but r working from driver side only.all is good 4 now,customer says good enough n with all the diagrams se...	4
	1994 Chevrolet C2500 Silverado 5.7L Engine VIN: U922312184 I am so sorry, there was a mixed up between year of model. my original help request was for 2003 chevy silverado 4x4 instead of 1994, but the vehicle is fix with replace. My request was problem with coolant over flowing, I received good replies. at the end I e...	5
	1997 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado 5.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2GTEK19R1V well its just a guess but I believe one of the readers was right about the catylitic converter. After repairing the coolant leak which was the intake and then finding the radiator was also busted and fixing that and replacing the spider unit, the vehicle seem ... Trouble codes: P0300 (MISFIRE CODEtimes), P0430.	58
	2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4L speed sensor VIN: 2CNDL63F05 tanks for all the help, i fix this one if was the R,F sensor, aperly the conector gets wet and sort out, tanks for the help.	6
	2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GCEC14Z56 Thank you for all the great ideas. We removed the plate under the intake manifold to inspect the camshaft. Note with the plate removed one can only inspect the camshaft for cylinders 1,2,7 & 8. We found a defective camshaft (intake lobe, cylinder #1). Once aga... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire detected).	27
	2007 Chevrolet Express 1500 4.3L steering & brakes VIN: 1GCGG29U87 Had a GM dealer diagnosis and replaced power steering pump and lines from pump to brake power boost. Vehicle ok now, thanks IATN	5
	2002 Dodge Dakota SXT 4.7L head lights and parking lights and cluster VIN: 1B4HS38N62 thanks everyone for all your input. i took all your suggestions and tried resetting the ctm by unplugging it and it worked for about 2 hours. i replaced it with a known good ctm amd it has been working fine since last friday.i ordered a new one and it should b...	11
	2002 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.5L No Start VIN: 2B3HD56M32 Somehow the bank 2 camshaft was off by 7 teeth. 6 new intake valves later runs like new.	13
	2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D4GP243B2 Thanks to all replies,this van is fixed.We tested the wiring from computer to ldp very carefully looking for chafeing or broken wiring and none was found.We installed a rebuilt computer,and test drove van for three days to run drive cycle,which was difficult f... Trouble codes: P1494 (LDP SWITCH or Mechanical fault).	7
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Cuts out VIN: 3D7MA48643 i replace the computer with the ho and everything worked except the abs light came on for vin mismatched took it to the dealer and they told me that it cannot be programmed because of how the data was on that computer if u ask me is a bunch of bs they told me ...	4
	1999 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Cooling VIN: 1FAFP58U1X the hose assembly being different is an update and ford was the same. i didnt recieve much about removing the hose described but, i did remove it and installed a shorthose from w-pump 3/4to 5/8 (has one 90)because the new hose doese exactly what the old did.. ...	9
	2000 Ford F-150 4.2L Anti Theft VIN: 1FTZX1721Y First of all, the blown fuse was fuse #3 in the under the dash fuse panel, which fed the cigarette lighter. Anyways, I dont believe I really fixed the car, came in monday morning and everything was working fine. Ran the vehicle for awhile in the shop as well...	8
	2002 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0L Wheel Bearing VIN: 1FAFP38X2W Maybe I jumped the gun on this one. Customer has had vehicle over a week now and said it is much better than it has been. Thanks for the replies as there was some info about recall for the LR that I was not aware of.	12
	2003 GMC Savana 2500 4.8L Misfire VIN: 1G2CG2AV1C good day to you all well after the owner returned for further diagnostic time,i was watching the fuel trim on bank 2 and noticed that short and long term fuel trim was reading -9 and -10 and missing on cyl 6 so i found no reason for the trim to be that much of... Trouble codes: P0300.	14
	2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 8.1L defroster temp VIN: 1GTHK29623 This one is fixed. John hit the nail on the head. There was many codes in the HVAC moduel but most pointing tward the top blend door actuator motor. We actually pulled the dash pad and were able to drill an access hole in a upper duct to get at the two screws ...	4
	2007 Jeep Commander Limited 5.7L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J8HG58227 Thanks to all for the help and info. Diagnosis led to faults within the PCM. Sent vehicle over to Dealer. They tested and agreed there was a problem with the PCM. Dealer replaced PCM under warranty. Still same problem!! Engine stall at idle and while driving a... Trouble codes: P0129.	4
	2005 Kia Amanti 3.5L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNALD124X5 Thanks for all the input.The Problem was a faulty ignition falure sensor located on top of the thermostat housing. Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire), P0301, THRU, P0306, P0320 (Ignition falure sensor problem), P0350 (Primery or secondary ignition problem).	9
	1999 Land Rover Discovery Series II 4.0L abs VIN: SALTY1243X I would like to thank every body that took their time to help with my request. A special thanks to Dennis who had the fix and sent me the link that repaired this vehicle. As Dennis stated the problem was on the board internal to the module this is a great work...	8
	1999 Lexus RX300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT6HF10U6X still not sure on this I called the customer and they still have not returned to have part installed I think we will just install the canister with the 2 ports on the vapor pressure sensor unless some one replies different thanx for the help	5
	2007 Lexus IS250 2.5L Stereo VIN: JTHBK262X7 thanx everyone finally fixxed this car isolated circuit by voltage dropping across fuses (read jim garrido's artical in motor age mag for more info). source of problem was sattelite switch for driver options in dash. process was painful and had to leave all fu...	4
	2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L No Start VIN: WDBJF65J3Y thanks for the help.most suggested that crank sensors are a high failure item on these units(although they usually fail when hot). one reply mentioned that these things are finicky about grounds,and suggested cleaning them. i got a crank sensor about 5:00 pm f... Trouble codes: 01233 (air charge temp icing).	6
	2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L Park VIN: WDBSK75F53 thanks everybody for replying so quickly. my customer decided to go with having the shifter repaired at beckman since it was right up the road in durham they used an aluminum lever. he took the shifter there himself and they fixed it while he waited. were it m...	10
	2004 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L random electrical VIN: 1MEFM55S74 Well, when I posted this, the elderly gentleman who drives it had been dealing with this problem for about a week, when he came to us. He had been visiting a friend at the local hospital, and when he came out this time, he decided he better do something about...	6
	1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1P4GP44R0T ok, got this figured out. thanks to the responses. they really helped me brainstorm and figure this out. when i pulled vaccum lines off it ran better so this ruled out a vaccum leak. the key to this problem was the engine was not making the vaccum. i did a com...	14
	1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L Shift interlock VIN: 1G2WP52K0X Well, It's fixed and everyone who offered help was correct in one form or another. The key cylinder was the culrpit for the not being able to get the key to turn fully to the Lock position problem but the problem with the engine staying running when the key wa...	8
	2004 Porsche Cayenne 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WP1AA29P94 On Volkswagen cars and that is who builds this ridiculous cars,it is normal for crankshaft sensor to sit inside the oil because the reference wheel is bolted to the back of crankshaft.This car has to fuel pumps, one is a priming pump and comes on only on st... Trouble codes: P2135 (accelerator module), P0121 (throttle pedal positon), P2179 (system off idle upper limit exceeded), P0177, P0336 (cranckshaft positon sensor A ciquit range), P0335 (cranckshaft sensor open cirquit).	5
	2006 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Radio VIN: WPOCA29806 Yes, found screws through carpeted panels at leading edge of console, next are the two torx screws per side holding the verticle trimmed panels, these trimmed panels actually go rearward (toward rear of vehicle) to un-clip, one silver hex head "sheet metal" ...	5
	2004 Saturn Vue 3.5L transaxle VIN: 5GZCZ63494 Well, Thank you guys, especially Rob and Jesse. I have advised the customer of the information you guys sent me, and am waiting to hear back from him. I will let you know how he makes out when I hear back from him. Thanks. Matt	4
	2004 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1CA38P84 Thanks for all of your help guys, Benjamin, David and Robby all of them was right, this code is strictly related to Throttle pedal assy inside of the car, and after check the pedal sensor and talk to a friend who works in a local Toyota Dealership found out th... Trouble codes: P2121 (Throttle / PDL position sensor D).	6
	2007 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5L L.R. rear retractable seat VIN: 5TDZA22C26 every one said replace the base of the seat the customer has not returned for any diagnoses if it comes back I will open and repost so all can see what i did thanx for the help Merry Christmas to all	3
	2008 Toyota Highlander 3.5L water pump VIN: JTEES41A88 Water pump installed, did not have to remove engine. Procedure as follows: remove water pipe above water pump, jack front of engine. Water pump removed from top, labor time 4 hrs.	13
	1999 Volkswagen Golf GL 2.0L compressor VIN: WVWZZZ1JZX thanks for all your help the fan control relay was incorrect for the car . some one must had fitted a unit to try to fix previously. pin 13 & 14 internaly different. thanks again	6
	2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 4.2L Tpms VIN: WVGCM77L94 I checked to make sure the TPMS module had the most updated part number and it did. I then went & rechecked all of the tire pressure sensors with the Bartec 400 and found that the FL & RR sensors were not responding. Installed orginal FR sensor and found it no...	5
	2005 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L warning light Hi, I think i need to smoke the sys dead cold, the evap sys test with VAG requirers 80c engine temp whitch wont work for me,also if i have an amissions code it will be an SAE code, I will smoke test the evap sys cold I dont need to see smoke or bubbles if the ...	5

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