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	1994 Acura Integra LS 1.8L No Start VIN: JH4DC4458R Hello all, let me get to the point. :) Customer comes in states she took car to midas for oil change, they suggest 100,000 mile check up. Say she could use a tune up but car is running ok. She tells them to go ahead and tune it up. They change only plugs, wire...	View
	2005 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L Misfire VIN: WAUDL74F45 This car wil occasionally miss. It seems to come on when idling. The car will miss for 30 seconds or so, and then straighten out by itself. The check engine light will flash and then stay on for a day or two and then go out on it's own. We have never gotten it... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0305, P0306	View
	1995 BMW 325i 2.5L ignition switch VIN: WBACB432XS Hello fellow technicians. We have this problem child 6/95 BMW 325I,with ignition lock spinning freely 360 degrees around. So we went on AITN and read everything there was about this particular problem, and decided to follow most common advice-replace everythin...	View
	2001 BMW 325i 2.5L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAV334X1 I took this BMW from a used car lot for repair. Previous tech that worked on this disassembled this engine completly to repair head bolt threads in block then disappeared. I had machine shop put engine back together and I installed in vehicle. SES light keeps ... Trouble codes: P0011 (Camshaft position A timing cover advanced or system.)	View
	2005 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L High Beams VIN: 5UXFB53535 High (main) beam headlights won't come on. indicator on dash does illuminate. when turn high beams on right low beam will flash brighter once then goes back to low beam. performed wiring check, check all grounds at back of headlights, check grounds and wiring...	View
	1993 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1G6CD53B7P This car came to me from another shop, where they had tried 3 tp sensors. Customer complant: engine will not run at idle when cold. I checked an vaeified it will not run idle when cold and stalls at stop lights unless you keep it off idle. Afer engine warms ...	View
	1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Iroc-Z 5.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on, Not idling down VIN: 1G1FP21FXH Vehicle came in with no start condition. Replaced battery engine crank and no start. Fuel pump was checked along with relay. Fuel pump pressure 38 p s i. Bypassed fuel pump relay and engine would start. Installed a new fuel pump relay...and back to same result... Trouble codes: 33 (High mass air flow sensor), 36 (Mass air flow burn off)	View
	1995 Chevrolet G20 Chevy Van 5.7L Speed Buffer VIN: 1GBEG25K8S 95 miles ago the VSS and the VSS Signal Buffer Module were replaced to solve a No Speedometer / Trans stuck in limp-in gear / Computer trouble code 24 "No Vehicle Speed Signal Received" problem. The original testing showed power and ground to the module, and s...	View
	1999 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L Mechanical VIN: 1GBJC34F6X Purchased the Transgo shift kit 4L80E-HD2-D. i am going to install this into a used trans i got to replace the trans in my personal truck. befor i install this kit thought i ask if there are any issues or something i should be aware of before i do this. i will...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 4.2L Pulls Right At Times VIN: 1GNDT13S63 Truck came to us from another shop with complaint of pulls right at times. Upon grilling the customer, the at times condition after acceleration where the rear axles spins the tires and then locks the differential. When the differntial is locked it will turn t...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L ignition VIN: 2G1WF55K93 OK guys, this is a head scratcher, hope someone has an idea where to go. 2003 Impala Police car, transmission shift solenoids bad. Put it in drive and it was in 3rd gear, wouldn't go into 1st. I replaced the solenoids. To do this you have to drop the entire en...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L all electrical consumers VIN: 1GNDT13S74 This post is actually an F.Y.I. FIX We encountered after replacing the alternator on this vehicle with a Factory Rebuilt (due to momentary discharging) that we were not getting the PWM voltage signal from the alternator to the PCM thus turning the BATT light o...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1AK52F45 vehicle came for a no crank condition, no codes stored in all modules, diagnosed as a bad pcm due to no signal being sent to the crank relay, replaced and programmed pcm with a new unit from gm. vehicle would now start and shut off as i expected, tried do perf... Trouble codes: B3031	View
	2010 Chevrolet SILVERADO 5.3L Contorl Arm Bolts VIN: 3GGCRKE37A Has anyone seen the eccentric bolt nuts back off on these vehicles? I have had a few that got loose after someone else aligned them. However, I aligned this one and a month later the rf rear bolt nut loosened and caused cam to slip. I have tightened these nuts...	View
	2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L Head gasket VIN: 2C8GF68464 Guys Need a bit of advise since this is not our usual fare! We have this Pacifica with a blown gasket in the shop--somewhere the gasket appears to have failed! Having got the head bolts exposed and the thing in a position to lift the heads we now face the conu...	View
	2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 3.5L starter VIN: 2C4GF68445 Our local body shop has this vehicle in their shop for body work and it won't start, and they called me to come and check this out. They had the vehicle running and the doors locked and they couldn't get in to it, so the guy took the battery cables off and too...	View
	2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C3JY55E07 vehicle came in with check engine light on.pulled code for misfire#2. Customer says it will run a little rough only when first started. We did standard tune, plugs and wires and filters. Cleared code. We were unable to verify the problwm. It has returned and w... Trouble codes: P0302	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L Cuts out VIN: 1D7HU18Z72 This truck is quitting @ idle , stumbling @ cruise . We have replaced plugs , wires , cap , rotor , crank sensor , cam sensor , checked battery power & ground to pcm , fuel pressure ( a little below spec , but not dropping out completely ) , injector pulse ( 3...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L front differential VIN: 3D7HU18N72 This truck came into the shop the first time 6 months ago with the rh side front axle seal blown out. We replaced the seal and sent it on its way. Five months later after using the four wheel drive the customer called and said he heard a pop and smelled someth...	View
	2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L airbag VIN: 2D4GP44R63 had this van last summer, came with Air bag coming on and off. driver squib # ciruit open DTC cam up, did some reseacrh (before I joined iTAN) found clock spring to have issues and cause this code to come up. Replaced clock spring and light went away about Dec...	View
	1988 Ford Ranger STX 2.9L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Hard starting VIN: 1FTCR15T0J I have a 88 Ford Ranger.. Came in for a rough running hesitation when hot intermittently after 15 miles of driving. After driving the truck and letting it run for a half hour or so it would act up, no power almost like a plugged cat. Then it would run fine for...	View
	1996 Ford F-350 XLT 7.3L Stall VIN: 1FTJW35F9T Hello, this F350 starts great, runs great except for stall concern. It stalls intermittently when the engine is returning to idle; this can be in gear while driving & slowing to a stop, driving & shifing into neutral, or setting still in park or neutral free r...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRWO8L71 having trouble getting the baro to reset after mass air flow replacement,, had po171,po174 trouble codes checked for vacuumleaks smoked test none found had rolling idle fixed with new IAC motor cant get rid of codes replaced mass air flow and cant get baro to ...	View
	2001 Ford Mustang 3.8L monitors not reset VIN: 1FAFP40441 The car have hard time to complete Self test. EVAP, O2 Heater, O2 sensor, Cat monitors will not reset After 4 months driving. only EGR non-continus monitor and other continus monitors reset normal. Coolant temp normal 186~196 while driving. All O2 sensors test...	View
	2003 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, no odb comnication VIN: 3FAFP373X3 Customer brought the car in said it has been running poorly since 11/10. Handed me autozone code sheets. No access to odb codes. Wire number 7 is dead. I preceded to check symptons and found a failed coil, #2 was dead. I also found #2 spark plug wire burned in... Trouble codes: B1359	View
	2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTSX31P23 We are pretty well versed on most diesels but have had very little experience with the 6.0. Customer wanted us to check glow plugs, complaint was that it is hard to start when cold. Engine runs good and power is good once started. No codes of any type in any m...	View
	2003 Ford Focus LX 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP33PX3 Customer drove to mailbox yesterday turned off the vehicle and could not turn the key to start. Key will not turn, vehicle will not start and we noticed the brake lights are not working. We have tried move the steering wheel which does not seem to be locked up...	View
	2005 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L monitors will not se VIN: 1FMYU03144 Hi all We have this escape that has failed the state inspection because of a p0420. after replacing the cat the car has been driven several hundred miles in the course of weeks and still has not set the monitors. We checked to make sure the KAM fuse was not b...	View
	2006 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on, Lacks power VIN: IFMFU205X6 #5 cylinder has a steady miss at all times. Replaced spark plug and swapped coil with adjacent cylinder, same results. LT fuel trim on bank 2 is +12% at all times, bank 1 is normal. Replaced fuel filter which was completely plugged, and some nasty stuff came o... Trouble codes: P0305 (5 Misfire)	View
	2001 Honda Accord EX 2.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1HGCG66851 2001 Honda presented with leaking balance shaft seal found that the seal scored the pump housing replaced oil pump timing belt and seals; vehicle towed back in with broken cam clean break at pulley to cam mating, obtained a used cam and installed found that #2... Trouble codes: P0300, P0303, P0304	View
	2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L new clutch noisy VIN: KMHDN45DX2 I wish I never saw this car. We pulled the old clutch out and it was actually quiet but worn out, we did notice that the back of the diagram towards the trany looked like it had been rubbing on something . Figured something got in there and caused that. We ins...	View
	2001 Isuzu NPR-HD 4.8L Cylinder Head VIN: JALB4B1461 I need head bolt sequence and torque	View
	2005 Isuzu NPR 6.0L gauge fuse First off sorry for no VIN as I'm doing this from home. I'm hoping someone has seen this before. This NPR will blow the gauge fuse and cause it to be a no start. the gauge fuse is in the middle of the dash behind the radio in one of the 3 hidden fuse boxes. wh...	View
	2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Heater VIN: SAJEA51D63 Engine comes up to proper temp,heater hoses are both hot,hvac system controls perform to all levels , but no heat system always cold	View
	2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: SAJEA51D73 Hello All, Customer complains of reduced fuel economy.He has owned this car for 4 years and drives mostly highway.He states that fuel mileage went from 30 mpg to 24,suddenly. Car drives fine.Checked for engine codes,originally had p0171 and p0174,system lean... Trouble codes: P0171 (system leanbank 1), P0420 (catalyst effeciencybank 1)	View
	1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2L No Start VIN: 1J4GZ58Y9R This Jeep came in with the classic no communication no start condition. Checked all inputs, (map, tps, vss, trans.) none shorted. Installed used pcm from a 1995 with same service number. Now the ASD and fuel pump relays cycle and CE light works. I get scan dat...	View
	2007 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L MIL Lamp on, can't go over 30mph VIN: 1J4GL48K37 Complaint when it's damp or when it rains check engine lamp comes on and can't go over 30 mph.Turn key off then back on to start all is ok but CEL on with codes.I'm checking APP SENSOR wires appear ok. I suspect THE APP it self .What do you guys think? Thanks Trouble codes: P0652, P2127, P0934, P0340	View
	2002 Kia Sportage 2.0L diiferential VIN: KNDJA72392 this kia came in vey noisy in 4 wheel drive and pulling very hard to the left. it does not pull at all in 2 wheel. an inspection should the front drive shaft was rusty and not able to move in and out.. we repalced it. when i pulled the air hoses off the front ...	View
	2001 Lexus IS300 3.0L Battery VIN: JTHBD18261 Customer drove car all day with no concerns, came home and parked car in garage. Customer went out to garage a couple hours later and states his car was making a rapid clicking noise from relay box near battery, he inserted key in ignition and turned to run an...	View
	1999 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L Cruise Control VIN: 1LNHM82W8X Hey all, I've been battling this Towncar for a few days but I'm gonna have to call in air support on this one. :) Two Main Concerns #1)I have about 6.6 to 7.5 volts present on the LTBLU/BLK Switch input wire to the servo, Flow chart calls for Batt. Voltage. I...	View
	1993 Mazda Miata 1.6L driveline VIN: JM1NA3511P This vehicle came in with bad pilot bearing. We installed new clutch assembly and flywheel,and had the trans rebuilt. No problems with trans customer just wanted it since it was out. We also put a new drive shaft in. Vehicle now has a noise under accell and de...	View
	1989 Mercedes-Benz 260E 2.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality Hey everyone, hope someone may be able to help me. I have a really good customer that brought their benz in on a hook because white smoke comes out the exhaust. I dont usually work on mercedes so I'm not very familiar with them but this is a good customer aski...	View
	2003 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4AL11D23 We got this Altima in for a no start condition pulled codes have a p0340, p0335, and p1614. Customer said he had replaced the cam sensor already code does not go away. I scoped cam sensor no square wave replaced it with nissan kit with cam and crank sensors. N... Trouble codes: P0340	View
	2004 Nissan Altima 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL11D24 hi guys i have this nissan altima came from a next shop the problem is that sometimes the car do s not start no codes and sometimes it starts up no problem . fuel psi 52. crank and cam new from the dealer . check data looks good ect ok . scpoe cam and crank lo...	View
	1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2WJ52M4W Customer replaced EGR before bringing vehicle to shop.With trouble code P0405 in memory. Was able to perform EGR testing thru scanner but no engine RPM change. Found the passage from EGR to the intake almost completly plugged off with carbon, cleaned it and re... Trouble codes: P0405 (EGR sensor cicuit low volage)	View
	2001 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L rear brakke VIN: 3G7DAEO301 Vehicle came in for Brake pulsation in rear, roadtest with e-brake applied,pin pointed rear. Rpalced rear drums no change, replaced rear bearing on rh side no change ,moved other bearing to lh side n change. I'm really scratching my head here...HELP this aint ...	View
	2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3EB49E03 wtf... we got a used ecu from a wrecker and programed it. idle seems worse. misfire codes set at idle as before thanks in advance to anyone who's seen this or can give us a direction to blindly follow!? Trouble codes: P0300 (Rand miss), P0304 (Numb 4 cyld), P0303 (p0455-), P0455	View
	2000 Toyota RAV4 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HP10V8Y Came in with PO401--replaced EGR--came back on next day--replaced every VSV valve and have cleaned ALL passageways multiple times. I finally test drove vehicle myself and I felt it lacked power. Checked cat converter and levels were off the charts. Replaced pa... Trouble codes: P0401	View
	2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWSE61J73 Hi could use some help from you vw techs this car came in with the codes listed above normally i would think mass air flow sensor but we recently replaced. The readings are 30% load at idle and up to 140% under full load. I have smoke tested the intake for lea... Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, 9303 (p172 -), P0172, P1127, P1137	View
	2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L Starting VIN: WVWJK73C27 starts and stalls 5-10 times intermitaly.	View
	1991 Volvo 740 2.3L front wipers VIN: YV1FX8855M Hello Members: This is a first post for me ,so I hope it is correct. This Volvo blows fuse #15 with wiper motor and front washer pump disconnected.My info tells me to check front wiper relay,behind left kick panel? Have no wiring diagram so it is a guess ...	View

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	2004 Acura TL 3.2L Wheel Speed Sensor VIN: 19UUA66234 AS MOST OF YOU SAID I INSTALLED THE BEARING BACKWARDS, LESSON LEARNED AND THANKS TO ALL WHO RESPONDED!	29
	1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 4USCH7328T Sometimes complex problems are fixed with simple solutions - this was the case with this BMW Z-3 problem. As it turns out all the erratic codes were coming-up because of the main umbilical cord connecting the engine at the firewall was not making good contact.... Trouble codes: P0300, P1140 (Mass or volume air flow circuit range/performance problem), P1550 (Idle speed control valve closing solenoid control circuit), P0203, P0505, P0340.	6
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L fuel fill thanks to every body that replied ,,yes it was the evap vent ,,ordered the upgrade from chevy took gas like a thirsty chevy it is ,, funny part no codes or check engine light and passed emission test last week	12
	2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L l/f low beam VIN: 1357893567 On I-21-2011,got car to shop and replaced the HID bulb. Also found the lead from the ballast module was not seated properly in the igniter socket--seated it correctly. Also scanned for codes--none present. Customer has had vehicle out for a week-all ok now. Th...	7
	2007 Chrysler Aspen Limited 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1A8HW58247 truck is fixed[ was a bad abs module. was recieving information but not calculating and moving it on. thanks Trouble codes: P0501.	4
	2001 Dodge Stratus ES 2.4L Cooling Systems VIN: 1B3EJ46X21 thanks fellow tech turns out vechile had bad head gasket leaking hydrocarbons in coolant replace gasket vecile no cooling properly	4
	2001 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4L timing belt VIN: 1B3EJ46X51 We got it together with just a belt and a tensioner to see if the valves were bent and to see if it would run it ran. but from the customer cranking it alot the cylinders got washed with fuel. so we had to oil them down a bit to get some good compression back...	11
	2002 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Electronic VIN: 3B7MF33682 Well I'm happy to say it is fixed. Sorry for the delay we had a mix up with the noise filter and it took longer to get. When I first looked at the app sensor I had scoped it at the sensor. After reading your many helpful replies I decided to check it at the TC...	16
	2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3D7KU28CX4 We found a bad wiring connector to the crank sensor installed a new pig tail connector and the problem gone. Thanks everyone for your help...	11
	1998 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L driveline? VIN: 1FTZR15U3W Just had the truck back this wednesday, we never pulled the shaft right out,just disconnected it from the diff. to check for ease of movement and was smooth as could be. When asked about long trips customer did say it would get worse, anyway I seperated the dr...	18
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L electric window, door locks,transfercase,dome lite VIN: 1FTWW33F0X I would like to thank the people who replied to my request,although,one in particular was more arrogant than helpful,but, thanks anyway. Larry from Texas was bang-on, it was the GEM module that was the culprit.	6
	2001 Ford Ranger Edge 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTZR15E21 Thank you all to the 17 replies i got. All were very good ideas but Glen hit it. After re-smoking this thing again I disconnected the battery cables and hooked them together for 10 min. to reset the KAM. Started it back up and it ran like new. The worst part w...	17
	2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L low reverse VIN: 1FAFP44482 I guess I am only allowed 1 update so I will close this one and open a new request. I re torqued the valve body and installed a new filter. same deal flushed the lines over filled the trans all the same. I hooked up a pressure gauge to line pressure hot transm...	19
	2003 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FTRX18W73 Just wanted to say thanks for all who replied, yeah it turned out to be bad cam timing when you have off the wall fuel trims check all your basic checks first, and do a compression test and compare both banks. Your readings may seem good but both banks should ... Trouble codes: P0175.	18
	2003 Ford Windstar SE Sport 3.8L hazard VIN: 2FMZA57423 yess ! that wos instrument cluster. replace with used from the same year .difference only milages .. no programming for transponder . thanks for responds .	3
	2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Drive Belt VIN: 1FTPW14525 Thanks for all the replies that can in on this vehicle. While most of the post said it was harmonic balancer the fan clutch was the problem. Although you could turn it either direction apparently it wasn't turning freely enough. When the engine would cran...	18
	2003 Honda Element EX 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5J6YH27523 thank you to all that responded. the valves were tight very tight esp.exhaust. the valve cover was not that bad. once done a short road test and the fuel trims returned to normal. camshaft still looks good this cutomer is very good about oil changes.again than... Trouble codes: P0172 (System too rich).	9
	1994 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L No Start VIN: 4S2CY58VZR The problem turned out to be the crankshaft gear for the cranksensor n('94-'97 different), so thankyou for all that helped. Sorry it took so long to post a fix/summary I did not open the request on my account so it took awhile to figure out how to close it. th...	6
	1995 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Hydraulics VIN: 4S2CY58V8S Well, the vehicle is finally fixed, system was bled using various methods, finally the damper assy was bypassed with a custom brake line, clutch pedal has never been better, kickback is minimal. Apparantly you can remove the damper without adverse affects, ho...	3
	2001 Isuzu Trooper LS 3.5L heated seats VIN: JACDJ58X81 Well, this is going to be pretty humbling! The switch that I thought was for the seat heater was actually for the mirror heater. When I put my reading glasses on I realized the symbol on the switch was actually a mirror and not a seat. My vehicle does not have...	2
	2006 Isuzu i-280 2.8L engine VIN: 1GGCS19856 We are giving up on this one. Checked and found no fuel injector pulse. Appears to be the ECM which must be reprogrammed by the dealer when replaced. Unfortunately they have closed the dealer here in Austin Texas and the nearest one is in San Antonio (about...	2
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L All mode and temp doors VIN: 1J4GW68N6X Sorry it has taken so long to close this. I had to schedule the vehicle back in and then I wanted to wait long enough to make sure that it was in fact fixed. All three replies were helpful and all made valid points. This did not have a micro switch on the back...	3
	2004 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GK48K44 Thanks for all of the replies, we checked for clogged cats, Installed champion spark plugs, and scoped primary and secondary ignition patterns. No luck with any of these areas. We had to let this one go to the dealer. The dealer had it and told the customer th... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Missfire).	13
	2000 Land Rover Discovery Series II 4.0L engine block VIN: SALTY1548Y Thanks for everyone's input... I'll check on the website one reply suggested at (robinsonservice.com) for more info. It's one of those issues that's really caused a lot of questions but the answer has not yet been discovered as of yet on any of the motors yet...	5
	2003 Land Rover Discovery S 4.6L Transmission VIN: SALTW16473 Thanks to all who replied. I removed the transmission and found that the inner torque converter teeth were sheared off. I still replaced the transmission and torque converter with a used unit. The customer states that now he can feel that the newer transmissio...	5
	2006 Lincoln Zephyr 3.0L Steering VIN: 3LNHM26116 Well we replaced the rack again. All ford parts. Checked alignmaent again. Put car back on frame machine. Sent the car to another shop to have alignment chcked on their rack. No problems found. Now the car is at Ford and they are scratching their heads. The ca...	10
	2002 Mazda Protege5 2.0L All Gears VIN: JM1BJ24532 thanks for the info received. the problem was the wrong flywheel/flexplate. the vehicle did not have a spacer behind flywheel, the correct flywheel has a different off set. i think the engine from japan is a 1.8 not a 2.0 and that could have been the problem w...	3
	2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L blower motor VIN: YS3FB49S73 thanks everyone for all your help. after several attempts to make the blower motor stop working, i finally hit a wire and the motor gliched. following it colser in the resister connector was a wire that was just loose enough to not make contact at times. we cu...	4
	2002 Saturn Vue 2.2L Mechanical VIN: 5GZCZ23D22 WE FOUND AN ENGINE FROM A SATURN, HOWEVER A CHEV COBLAT WOULD HAVE WORKED AS WELL. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR REPLIES, WITH THE INFO YOU GENTS SUPPLIED IT MADE THE WHOLE PROCESS EASIER TO UNDERSTAND AND WORK THOUGH. THANKS AGAIN JOE	7
	2003 Toyota Tundra 3.4L 4x4 VIN: 5TBBT441X3 Finally fixed toyota today. Found problem in the rear actuator motor of transfer case, interior had worn out so when activated the rod slides but made no contact to switches replaced actuator at transfer case and vehicles 4X4 worked perfectly. thanks for all t...	3
	2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Shifts Hard Then Goes Into Limp Mode VIN: WVMA63B9WE Sorry for the delay on closing this request but just got this one fixed yesterday. Replaced transmission and now shifts fine and no problems with transmission. Still has a "Check Engine" light on with a code for Secondary Air Pump problem but customer does not...	1
	2003 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8L Climatronic VIN: WVWWH63B72 Heater core was the problem. Disassembled old heater core and 3/4 of core was plugged. Installed new heater core and system is now operating as designed. Thanks for all the replies.	7
	1999 Volvo S80 2.9 2.9L No Start VIN: YV1TS97D3X thanks for all the help.had to send to dealer to have new keys made.had bad key and customer did not have another key	5

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