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	1994 Acura Legend L 3.2L No Start VIN: JH4KA7689R Got a friends car in here that he started working on himself. Car wouldn't start and he had installed an Airtex pump a year ago so when he found no fuel pressure and he knew he had installed a crappy pump he replaced it. Still no start so he replaced main rela...	View
	1998 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 4USCH7334W hello all, got this bmw here that wont accel under any circumstance, no codes pop up right away. Bosses daughters car so its not going away lol. the engine is running rich, o2 sensors are switching when propane is added and when vac leak is produced switching ...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNCT18W82 Another hair puller here. The blazer was at the first shop for what we know found out was a ce light problem. They replaced the computer, intake gaskets, timing chain & gear, distributor, and crank sensor. The way we understand from the customer after this it ... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire)	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L Lock Cylinder VIN: 1GNET16S22 Customer had suv towed in because key woul not turn. He took it apart and tried to drill out old lock cylinder himself. Customer destroyed housing, I had to order a new housing from g/m and a lock cylinder from standard motor products, removed steering wheel i...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHK29183 Hello Everyone, I have been battling this duramax, and was wondering if anyone knew of any good books/manuals with good information on these engines. Mitchell just gives me some basics, and I was hoping for more in-depth tests and specifications. Thanks in ad...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT 6.0L spacer VIN: 3GN3K26U44 first time we had this vehical in the shop.vehical came in 11-13-10 with a tranny leak, we found loose bolts from transfer case to spacer and a cracked spacer. We also noticed the vehical had a junk yard trans case insatalled. We advised the customer of these ...	View
	2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L Liftgate, RKE, interior lights VIN: 1GNDT13S08 Multitude of codes related to class 2 comm. line. Rear liftgate lock inop, keyless entry system inop, interior lights stay on unless override button is pushed. ABS and SES light on (P0300 no symptoms), and tire pressure warning is flashing. Scan tool will not ...	View
	1999 Chrysler 300M 3.5L Instruments VIN: 2C3HE66G8X This car sits on a car lot. a month ago the horn started honking by itself, I went back inside and now the gas gauge drops, the coolant gauge wont work,no reading on the heat/ac, no mileage reading and the lights flicker inside the car, no headlights, all the ...	View
	2001 Dodge Durango SLT 5.9L pcm VIN: 1B4HS28Z61 intermittantly blows fuse number 10. detailed inspection of all related wiring. could find no shorts. pcm has been replaced. fuse supplies pcm, sentry key immobilizer, radiator fan relay and fuel pump relay.	View
	2006 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7L filling up w/ gas VIN: 1D8HB58296 customer complanes everytime they fill up the gas tankat the pump. the gas pump will not shut off automaticly. nevver hard of this!! any help would be thankful. it does not matter what gas station you go to either.	View
	1994 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L No Start VIN: 1FMDU34X9R Vehicle came in as a no start. No fuel pressure and no spark. The inertia switch has not been tripped and the fuses and relays check out good. You can jump past the relay and initialize the fuel pump, but still have no spark. Owner stated vehicle was running w...	View
	1999 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1FTYR14V5X OK Ford folks, I need your help. This is my wife's truck that has been well cared for. I am NOT an engine tech, but I am a good chassis tech. Here is the deal. This truck runs great most of the time. Never misses. Has had the fuel system cleaned with filters a...	View
	1999 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L installing pvc hose VIN: 1FTRX18L2X Has someone got a way of installing the PVC hose connector on the back of the lower intake,I got it off with long prybar, I can't put my hand on the intake plug in.Is it better to do from the underside?	View
	1999 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L Abs Light VIN: 2FAFP73W9X Car came in with abs light on. Found code b1676 battery pack voltage out of range. Followed flow chart via alldata and mitchell and put a used abs module. What a joke. There is only 3 steps. The different module has the same code b1676. Its like the light neve...	View
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 6.8L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on This truck is making me crazy. Customer reported truck cuts out under load. He replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump. He said it ran great for about 1 week then started doing the same thing again. They replaced the fuel filter again thinking it might be dirty... Trouble codes: P0171 (Exhaust Lean Bank 1), P0174 (Exhaust Lean Bank 2)	View
	2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L Range Sensor VIN: 1FMZU73E42 Transmission has just been rebuilt and installed. Transmission Range sensor will not align properly with shifter location. When neutral is aligned with shift linkage shifting to Drive position leaves sensor still reading neutral. Adjusting to switch to compens...	View
	2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L current draw VIN: 1FMDU73E92 I am looking for anyone who has specific knowlege of this vehicle and the ckt in question. please do not respond if you do not. I have a [...] amp draw on fuse f2.20 This fuse is the power supply to the general electric Modual. I have disconnected the seats...	View
	2002 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L No Start VIN: 2FTRX17292 Vehicle came in for a no start cold int. was flooded when we recieved vehicle clean out cylinders & installed plugs kept truck for 3 days fired up fine and ran good. Let vehicle go 3 days later towed in same problem flood out. No codes , checked coolant temp s...	View
	2003 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Cluster, Pwr. Windows,Inter.Light VIN: 1FMPU16L53 Truck came in mon cluster blinked out no pwr. At same time pwr.windows went out and int. Lights chime warrning. Ok i replaced fuse no. 21 in dash everything works test drove ran all the windows ok good to go. Comes back today same problem. Replaced shorted fus...	View
	2005 Ford Focus ZX4 2.0L Hesitation VIN: 1FAFP34N15 Customer took car to Ford dealer for what she told them was it was sticking.They said it was a throttle body but they are on back order till 1/21/11.Since the dealer wanted big money she brought it to me.Can't find anything wrong.Asked her to reexplain turns o...	View
	2005 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L Cuts out, Misfire Finished repair, backed customers vehicle out and prepared it for delivery. 5 minutes after my delivery driver left he called and stated the vehicle had a horrible misfire and vehicle was to weak to move. Brought it back to the shop, found the codes listed abo... Trouble codes: P0201, P0301, P0300, P0316	View
	2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0L Instrument Cluster VIN: 1FMEU63E26 This is bosses vehicle. Yesterday he brings it into the shop to melt ice from mirrors. Three hours later I try to pull it out of shop and have no crank/no start. It does start after about the fifth try and he has not had any problems like this. He left it ove...	View
	2007 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L Hard start cold VIN: 1FTVX14557 engine hard to start cold only, under 40 degrees. No trouble codes, fuel pressure good by mechanical gauge and by fuel reail pressure sensor, ECT and IAT both reading correct air temp. I seems like a possible throttle body, like IAC valve may be sticking, the ...	View
	2010 Ford Edge 3.5L Battery VIN: 2FMDK4KC2A Parasitic draw ranging from 200 to 700 mA. Battery will go dead overnight intermittently. AllData supplies very little information on the 2010 Ford Edge. The information supplied for the 2009 Ford Edge seems to vary somewhat from the 2010 model year. This prev...	View
	2011 Ford Edge 3.5L Transport Mode VIN: 89B8162748 I have a 2011 Ford edge media center stuck in transport mode says call dealer. Obviouslly hasn't been pdi right can't get out of transport mode with ids. That isn't the right vin I'm home and work nights. Can't find any setup procedure in ids to get it out of....	View
	1993 Honda Civic CX 1.5L Poor Fuel Economy, LAck of Power VIN: 2HGEH2356P Vehicle has lack of power on accel or on steep grade the car lacks power and you have to down shift to keep speed. over the last few tanks milage has dropped about 15 per gallon. We put correct plugs, found timing belt stretched and replaced, timg is set. Drop...	View
	1994 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Starting VIN: 1HGCD5666R Customer had a hard time starting a few weeks ago. then the car cut off, started after a few tries then died. This car has spark, gas, timing lines up, compression... it still wont start. I've dealt with the main relay on these before, but I'm getting fuel a...	View
	2001 Hyundai Santa Fe GL 2.4L No Start VIN: KM8SB82B71 Thanks to all in advance for all of your help. this vehicle came to us with a no start problem, check vehicle out and found no spark to coils.we have injector paluse.we have battery voltage to the coil orange wire and 6.1 on the other and groung in the center ...	View
	2002 Isuzu Axiom 3.5L Flashing MIL/no miss VIN: 4S2CE58X22 I'm posting this problem and fix for others benefit. We replaced the spark plugs for maintenance and ever since then, sometimes while accelerating the check engine light would flash. When you go to idle, the chk eng light would stop flashing and go out, it wou... Trouble codes: P0300, P0304	View
	2004 Isuzu Rodeo S 3.5L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S2CK58Y94 Thanks for any help with this Isuzu, the reduced power and check engine lamp set on a short drive if cleared. All of our scanners only display the low fuel pressure. Alldata has little info on this system. Does anyone have a way to check the high side pressure... Trouble codes: P1239	View
	2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L starting VIN: SAJDA24C7Y This low mileage beauty arrived at the shop one evening running fine. When we were ready to bring it in the next morning for service, the starter would not work. I have tried three keys. Starter will work fine if the relay is jumped. Scanned for codes with the...	View
	1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall VIN: 1J4GZ58S6T Any help would be appriciated, i got a 96 jeep that has a intermitten stall with codes p1388 and p0351. On the first computer i adjusted the screws on pcm and worked for awhile then started stalling, replaced pcm and worked for sometime. Costumer came back wit... Trouble codes: P1388 (Auto shutdown relay control circuit), P0351 (Ignition coil 1 primary circuit)	View
	2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Trans or Transfer VIN: 1J4HR58N76 Thanks in advance for any help you can give. I have a clunk in the transfercase while braking and coming to a stop at aprox 20 mph. it dose not happin very consistently and sometimes its very loud and sometimes its mild. it dose not have a harsh feeling but it...	View
	2005 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L wipers VIN: KNDJC73315 Kia came into shop today with windshield wipers parking straight up and down on windshield. Motor is working fine,intermitants,washers,etc all working fine...just parks at the wrong position. Linkage is OK and tight. Problem started when wipers were frozen to ...	View
	1999 Lexus ES300 3.0L check engine VIN: JT8BF28G2X code P1354 sets after 30 plus milesafter reset manuel vague about code( variable valve timing, cam sensor,oiling pressure,ecm and wiring etc.)right side head is under intake manifold to remove valve cover for inspection of vvt system.Any toyota or lexus techs ...	View
	1999 Lexus GS400 4.0L Cooling Systems VIN: JT8BH68X3X i am working on 1999 gs400 when ever you turn the ignition on cooling fan turn on too and never go off unless you turn the car off/ignition .fans keep working even you disconect coolant temp sensor one on radiator or even ac perssure sensor. stop working if yo...	View
	1999 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L air bags Hey ya,I need some help with this truck. It's a 1999 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L and i replaced the engine on it(book time was like 22 hour's!). The engine is done and starts up strong and runs fine. The problem is i removed the body off the fram to remove the engi...	View
	2005 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 5LMFU28505 Hello. This is getting to be a bit of a complicated one. 2005 Navigator customer recently purchased. Complaint of "diesel" noise and CEL w/ P0345, cam sensor circuit bank 2. We determined the noises were from the phasers, and some from the timing chain. confir... Trouble codes: P0345	View
	1992 Mazda B2200 2.2L Noise VIN: JM2UF3138N Truck came in on hook. Driver said he was going down road and suddenly the engine got louder. It has a tap or knock noise that happens once a revolution and seems to be concentrated at the front of the oil pan. We have taken the pan off and cannot find anythin...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Remote VIN: WDBJF55FXV Remote will not work with the car on any level. Batteries and signal from remote are good. tried # different procedures to reset the remote. Absolutely no feedback from the vehicle.	View
	1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 6.0L Ride Control VIN: WDBFA76FXW Greetings everyone! I know we need to start w/ accumulators (cannon balls as we call them).My question is why did all 4 @ the same time fail(front and rear stiffness the same). Car did sit for 2 months and I had to add 2L OF MBZ HYD.SUS.fluid when it came in.....	View
	2000 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L Intake Manifold VIN: 5N1ED28T5Y Diagnosed leaking/corroded intake manifold gasket and sold the job to replace. All fasteners removed and intake manifold is solidly stuck due to corrosin and will not pry off. I cannot use heat on manifold as it is aluminum and will melt. Soaked it over night ...	View
	1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2WJ121M5 Vehicle came in with three codes. Checked wiring at MAF-OK. Cleared codes, all three p0102, p1652, p1655 come right back. Trying to help a shop and demo IATN to them - looking for help. Thank you. Trouble codes: P0102 (p1652-), P1652 (p1655-), P1655	View
	2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: WP1AB29P23 I pulled code and ran a smoke test but couldn't find a leak. A friend told me about the valve on the back side of the intake manifold. But the customers brother told me to put it on here and ask so i did. Trouble codes: P0441, P2187 (Lean mixture bank 1), P2189 (Lean mixture bank 2)	View
	2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L blower motor VIN: YS3FB49S73 hey guys, i'm struggling with this. i've had several problems with the blower circuit on this vehicle. i've replaced 2 resistors in the last 2 years because of not working on slower speeds. all would be ok then more trouble. no blower. customer called me and s...	View
	1996 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L No Start hi guys got a subaru legacy l 2.2l single cam towed in with broken t belt and replaced related components , set valve timing with crank, got spark, fuel pressure at 40 psi while cranking,injector noide light lights up while cranking, only thing i see is no vac...	View
	1993 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L hard start coold VIN: JT2AT86F6P this car came to us with complant hard to start cold it has to sit over night and has to be 0 or below then will not start hard to start bring into shop let sit 10 minuts starts wright up runs like new have changed coil plugs has good spark now has code 31 bot... Trouble codes: 31	View
	2003 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5ETGN92N53 Has anyone found any other repair for the P0171 other than replacing the MAF or air/fuel ratio sensor which we have done to the vehicle? Trouble codes: P0171 (Fuel trim is too lean)	View
	2006 Toyota Tundra 4.7L No start / timing belt VIN: 5TBET34106 This vehicle ran perfect when i began the job. I used Alldata online and an Allied Timing belt book for procedure. This is my first 4.7 timing belt job. Labelled old belt before diasaasembly. painted marks on gears and sprockets. These marks matched the book a...	View
	2006 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L Starting VIN: JTDER23E90 engine has long cranking time to start when cold,approx 6 seconds,no fault codes,replaced battery,fuel pump,injector service,ok when hot,new plugs and filters, any ideas,thanks.	View
	2008 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L Starting VIN: 5TBBV58158 Any Ideas? After turning key (and releasing) engine will continue to turn over without starting for about 7-8 seconds and then stop. After several attempts vehicle would start. Scan tool said it was crankshaft position sensor. Replaced Crank sensor with afterm...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L engine VIN: WVWMA63B3X car came in on flatbed. no start. we just did tune up 4 month ago. also we had replace a coil. check for spark & fuel. have both within specs. check compression found all cylinders low sitting between 31 to 46 psi. pulled timing cover and check timing belt. al...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L air trapped VIN: 3VWSA29M3Y i changed the coolant passage housing off head, aswell changed the radiator. i cannot get the coolant system to bleed out air. have tryed running with cap off resovoir wont bleed that way yhave pulled lines off heater core and sprayed hose through (sufficient ...	View
	2002 Volvo S60 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: YR52212160 Vehicle is running rough at idle and surging. The idle will jump at times from 550-3000rpm randomly. I replaced the ETM throttle body and reflashed the engine ecu and ETM software. This vehicle is setting no codes, which seems odd as the misfire counter will c...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1998 BMW M3 3.2L Release Bearing VIN: WBSBK9333W Thanks Guys to all who replyied customer declided R&R gear box and picked up vehicle.I think it had to be the pivot pin or worn clutch or both.	15
	2004 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Suspension VIN: 5UXFB53504 Thank you everyone for your advise. It seems you can lift these cars with no adverse problem if your not getting into the hyd. system. Then you would have to depressurize and recharge. We serviced the brakes, put it back on the ground, and the system worked ...	13
	2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL Plus 3.4L charging VIN: 3G5DB03E02 Thanks to everyone who replied. I had put a couple of aftermarket alternators on and bench tested them at advance before and after each one. They all tested good. Decided to try a GM alternator from local dealer. GM alternator fixed the problem. Again thank...	17
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer LT 4.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1GNDT13W4S SORRY I TOOK SOO LONG, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS VALVE TIMING. I PULLED OFF THE TIMING COVER AND FOUND THAT THE CRANK SPROCKET WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS, CAUSING THE VALVE TIMING TO BE OFF. SUPRISINGLY THE THE CHAIN AND GEARS WERE NOT REPLACED. HOW THEY GOT IT CLOSE T...	33
	1996 Chevrolet K2500 5.7L No Start, Misfire VIN: 1GCFC24RXT OMG, I would not have believed it if it didn't just happen! Both trucks with the same NO-START problem. After all I've gone through The fix was a new cap and rotor!! What the...! The one truck's cap and rotor was obviously the problem. Took it off, turned...	37
	2000 Chevrolet K3500 7.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHK33J5Y I don't feel i have this vehicle fixed.i cleaned maf.replaced fuel filter, cleaned and lab scoped egr and checked voltage and resistance on egr. i verifided o2 sensors with lab scope they work good even when fuel trims are climing on both banks short trims wer... Trouble codes: P0171 (System lean bank 1).	10
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L turn signal/horn VIN: 1GCEK19T73 Thank You for all the replies. I fixed it. Found broken pink wire near under hood fuse box. However, on the otherhand found some smart individual that at the multifunction switch connector. Cut the pink wire and soddered it to the black horn wire. They were ge...	10
	2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Encoder Motor VIN: 1GNDT13S43 I found that the transfer case was jammed up after switching from 2wd to 4wd several times. Took off encoder motor and found that I could not move the shaft going into the transfere case. removed and disassembled transfere case and found that the fork, bearing...	11
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0L abs VIN: 1GCHK23U14 Thanks to everybody for confirming our thoughts that the ABS control unit needed replacement. The grounds were ok. Have a great New Year! greg and crew	8
	2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Charging VIN: 1GNDT13S94 Thanks to everyone for there input. Well gene especially thanks to you. You got me thinking when you said how did i measure the voltage. I grabbed the fastest and easiest tool i had which was a test light, and as you probably guessed 5 volts wont light it. So ...	14
	2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Misfire VIN: 1G1JC52F64 Thanks to all for the help and suggestions. I narrowed this down to the ignition module. I had a good signal coming from the ECU timing control outputs to the ignition module but low voltage on the 2 & 3 coils. Not enough voltage to fire the cylinders at all.... Trouble codes: P0300.	29
	2006 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L battery VIN: 1GNEK13T26 Thanks for the replies. I had already checked the seat switch and draw was ok. (there were several instances of this in knowledge base). I replaced battery as it was not doind well after totally draining 5-6 days straight and removed the lbec2 50A fuse overnig...	7
	2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1AP18P07 The fix for this vehicle was a factory GM MAF sensor. Our first diagnosis was a MAF sensor but we installed an after market one. After MANY lost hours we went back to our original diagnosis and installed a factory sensor. The long term fuel trim went from 19... Trouble codes: P0172.	15
	2007 Chevrolet Optra LS 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KL1JD85Z67 as a last ditch effort I swapped the 1 & 2 cylinder injectors, even though the injector testor looked fine. The problem followed the injector so we replaced it, now all is well. Trouble codes: P0302.	7
	2004 Chrysler 300M 3.5L engine VIN: 2C3HE66G14 Thanks for all the replies, the flexplate is not cracked. Lifting the engine off the frame reduces the vibration felt in the vehicle, but still seems excessive for not having a misfire. The customer decided not to try the motor mounts due to the expense. We al...	10
	1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2L Transfercase VIN: Y4VS245208 Thanks for help It was the rear bearing inside od unit on trans. Its amazing how noises can radiat to other areas Thanks again for your help	6
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L drive indicator and fuel gauge VIN: 3D7LU38C33 Thanks to Tom and Brian. What I found was there was atf in the range seloctor sensor. Cleaned and replaced but problem was still present. I then checked for stray voltage on sigal wire and it seemed unstable. Took apart the wire harness above trans and found i...	3
	1995 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L No Start VIN: 1FTCR10A5S Thanks guys! I just got a used balancer and was done with it. Was thinking maybe getting it timed right and putting a spot weld on it to prevent it comming off again. It just seemed like too much room for error.	11
	2003 Ford E-250 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTNE24L63 well the problem was someone had installed an o4 mass airflow sensor on this 03. the short pigtail on these will connect to harness in engine compartment even tough will not connect to mass airflow side. this was a fleet vehicle so you know what happened. lean... Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean bank 1), P0174 (Lean bank 2).	24
	2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1FTSX31P83 Thanks for the help from everyone, especially those sharing what FICM voltages should be!! Finally got to replacing the FICM and updating the PCM, TCM & FICM. Truck runs great now. This problem would only occur at temps below 32F(or at least moe noticeable). O... Trouble codes: P0401, P132B, P2285 (ICP Sensor circuit low), P0261.	17
	2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTNW21P94 Checked dor high pressure oil system leak - found 6 of the injectors leaking, Replaced vehicle ran great for 4 hours then pushed the head gasket out on the passenger side, vehicle being traded in at ford for a new one as i type. THANKS TO ALL THE REPLYS Trouble codes: P0284.	8
	2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0L All VIN: 1FAFP34344 Had to drill it out. Tried the slide hammer, but I didn't have a screw bit. Attempted to yank it out using the little jaws, but couldn't get a good enough bite on the inside of the key slot. Once I had drilled most of the way I was able to get what was left...	21
	2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Slow fuel fill VIN: 1FMEU73E37 We haven't done it yet and are still unsure if we are going to be doing it at all, but we have found that there have been problems with a valve INSIDE the gas tank that requires the entire tank to be replaced. There have been 3 redesigns with this tank that we... Trouble codes: P0451 (EVAP Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Range).	8
	2010 Ford F150 5.4L Engine VIN: 1FTFW1EV4A After several changes to the Pro-Charger tune, adding less fuel during cold crank and opening the throttle blade command. Installed the new tune and customer is now driving the vehicle. Vehicle makes 430 RWHP on Mustang Chassis Dyno.	15
	2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GKDT13S22 THANKS FOR THE 3 REPLIES. WE INFORMED CUSTOMER THAT WE NEEDED TO TEAR DOWN THE ENGINE TO INSPECT THE ACTUATOR, UPON REMOVEING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD , WE FOUND PIECES OF OIL RING, PISTON, AND ASSORTED METAL. WE CHECKED WITH OUR BORESCOPE AND # 4 PISTON IS TOAST. ... Trouble codes: P0114, P1514.	3
	2006 Honda Ridgeline RT 3.5L mode control VIN: 2HJYK16546 Thank you all for your time, especially those that replied. In March a local Honda dealership replaced the wiring harness to the blower motor , under recall 10-012. At this time the harness was replaced with one for single climate control . The customer was no...	6
	2007 Hyundai Accent SE 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: KMHCN45C67 thanks guys...next time hit me with the hammer...diagnosis steps...1. basic check/scan tool etc...2. iatn for histories...[...] for wiring diagrams etc...INFORMATION...3. TSB's!!! I FORGOT STEP 3!!!...most replies stated tsb for cold missfire condition... Trouble codes: P0302, P0300.	9
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L heater core VIN: 1J4GW68N1A I'm going to close this post. The vehicle is still in the shop. Still not making heat inside. But progress has been made. Nearly everyone has said a plugged core. So that too was replace. A few said flow issues, with water pump. That was replaced. After many h...	33
	2007 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J8FF48W87 I test drove this vehicle about 50 miles with no issues and customer needed to have it back. I don't feel very confidant about it but I'm going to close this because I don't know if she will be back or not. First, thanks to Harvey from Canada. Make sure you... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0315, P0335.	3
	2004 Lexus RX330 3.3L Final Drive VIN: JTJHA31U64 THANKS FOR THE HELP ON THIS NOISE WAS COMING FROM TRANS. LEXUS TOLD HER IT WAS ON ITS WAY OUT, BUT ITS HARD TO DIAGNOSE WHILE ON THE LIFT. I REPLACED TRANS WITH A USED UNIT AND ALL IS WELL. THANKS AGAIN	8
	2003 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0L Engine mechanical ... it was a plugged cat. Not sure where the whistle was coming from but it had a dead coil so all the exhaust was traveling up into cyl 5 creating a squeel somewhere.	10
	2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG 6.0L No Start, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBNG79JX6 After reading the post I decided to replace spark plug insulator,although I did not get any misfire under load and visual inspection of the boot(although looked ok) I guess problem fix haven't heard from customer yet.. Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0303, P0307, P0308, P0309.	11
	2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWRE33453 THANKS EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR HELP, ISSUE TURNED OUT TO BE DME/ECU PROBLEM NOT GROUNDING COIL B, MINI IS TO REPLACE AGAIN AS IT WAS REPLACED DEC OF 2009 , CUSTOMER LEFT HAPPY BUT NOT TAKING 60 MILES TO DEALER UNTIL END OF JANUARY, THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE Trouble codes: P2303 (Ignition coil b primary control circuit low), P0300 (Random misfire).	8
	2005 Nissan Altima SE 3.5L Misfire VIN: 1N4BL11D35 thanks for all the help! I ended up taking to Nissan dealer to have programmed... they did not relearn idle so I had to manually... what a pain in the A! but got it... did check ground @ trans first thing before replacing PCM... ground was in good shape, clea...	6
	2005 Nissan Quest 3.5L timing chain VIN: 5N1BV28U95 thanks all,the owner of the car decided to go to battle with nissan over the problem. she is convinced its there fault. there is only one thing worse than drive em in, tow em out and thats tow em in, tow em out.I did see slop in chain and there was an over tem...	5
	1995 Saab 9000 CDE 3.0L Timing Belt VIN: YS3CF48W6S Thanks to everyone who responded to my help request. I have waited a while to close this for a couple of reasons, one, to see if what I did to help with the apparent "loose belt" problem would really work, and two , to talk to a manufacturers representative wh...	11
	2007 Saab 9-5 2.3t 2.3L No Start VIN: YS3EH49G17 thank you for the replies.the car has been here for a week it starts every time.check car fax and saab warranty records for any history. this car had the crank sensor replaced at 5 miles. I started to consider the ecu called the dealer and found the car in und...	8
	2003 Saturn Vue 2.2L No Start VIN: 5GZCZ33D33 HELLO EVERBODY I WANT TO SAID THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU SEND ME ON THIS VEHICLE .I DID FIND THE PROBLEM THE PROBLEM WAS THE ORANGE WIRE (BATTERY POWER SUPPLY) THAT WAS BROKEN. WHEN I DISCONET THE ECM CONNECTOR TO CHECK FOR POWER THE WIRE MUST OFF C...	6
	1989 Toyota Camry DLX 2.5L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JT2VV21E8K yes i had a bad m.a.f. but after the m.a.f. was replaced the did not run rich but would miss so when i look at the crank sensor the pater did not look right relace crank sensor car run great know thanks for your help	4
	1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L No Start VIN: JT3FJ62G5K Well as for this vehicle i replaced the regulator and have had no further problems so far. When it wouldent start i did have a good 5 volt refrence and fuel pressure was also good. scoping the injectors showed a 20 ms plus under cranking. but i only got to dup...	12

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