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	2001 Audi S4 2.7L Cooling Systems VIN: 1G88939WUU Hello i got a call about a aux water pump install yesterday and customer stated that 3 other shops she called won't do job. I looked on all data and mitchell all i can find is labor hrs. No repair info. Has anyone done this repair or should i also stay away?? ...	View
	2001 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8L Air bag light is on VIN: WAUDH68D41 hey group I have this Audi A4 quattro with a 2.8L and it has the air bag light on with two trouble codes stored. the first code is 00588-Air bag igniter drivers side N-95 resistance too low intermittent. The second code is 65535-ECU defective. I need some assi...	View
	2003 Audi A6 Quattro 3.0L MIL Lamp on, code19760 & p0365 VIN: WAULT64B03 Customer had car at dealer. Dealer told customer timing belt was off a tooth. customer brought car to us to do job as it was 300 less. Car previously in front end collision. Upon disassembly when the cam and crank tools were installed motor showed to be in cor... Trouble codes: 19760 (cam crank correlation. g300/n28), P0365	View
	1997 BMW 740iL 4.4L left front door speaker VIN: WSAGJ8320V hello fellow techs, i am working on a bmw. I recently put a new window regulator and motor in the driver front door. the customer brought back with a complaint of the speaker in that door making a buzzing noise, even with the ignition turned off. i put in a ne...	View
	1998 BMW 740i 4.4L No Start VIN: WBAGF8321W Hi BMW guys out there, this 740i came in with a no start (cranks over ok). The fuel pump is not coming on, there's no spark and no pulse. There's no ecu codes that I can retrieve with autoenginuity, and I did retrieve EWS codes described above. I did jump the ... Trouble codes: 00 (wrong key identification with key N1)	View
	2001 BMW 330i 3.0L Steering Agle Sensor VIN: WBAAV53451 Ladies and Gentlemen, I need a hand here. I have this 01 330i. Came in with dsc light. Scanned for codes found 5E43 Steering Angle Sensor Internal. Tested for power ground and can voltage at sensor ok. Attempted to clear code code. Code would clear until car ...	View
	1993 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L security VIN: 1G6CD53B6P car came in for no-start found no 12v to starter solonoid also i have no security light on dash and bulb is ok I ground the blk/yel wire to start inhibit relay and car will crank run for 1 sec. then die im leaning towards antitheft module,i would love just to ...	View
	2001 Chevrolet S10 2.2L No Start VIN: 1GCC514571 this vehicle came in with spark plugs fuel fouled.change plug at no avail.compression appears ok.fuel pump is supplying 60psi while cranking.computer has two codes po172/po631 upon checking it out all inputs look ok except cal. load% it is 99% this sounds wron... Trouble codes: P0172, P0631	View
	2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT 6.0L 4x4 VIN: 1GBJK39K88 hello group. All the 4X4s (Plows) are in the shop during our winter this year. This is a question for the Chev Electronics Guys When this truck (and others like it) are locked in 4X4 the only indicator is a small dot on the electronic control. (you need a magn...	View
	1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1B7GG23X6T Truck came in for hard start. initially fount coolant temp on scan tool reading 290 when cold. unplugged sensor no change. started messing with wiring and it initially dropped to -40 then went to 22, suspected wiring issue but after testing and retesting found... Trouble codes: P0711 (Trans temp sensor), P0171 (Lean exhaust)	View
	1998 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Alternator VIN: 3B6MC3665W Replaced bad batteries and there was no charge from alternator oil everywhere replaced alternator still no charge no ground signal from computer replaced computer charged for about 2 minutes so replaced computer again and charged while the engine was running. ...	View
	2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L Trans. relay off VIN: 1D7HA16N44 Trans. operated properly sometimes. I have noticed when it goes in to limp in mode(stuck in 2or3),the trans,relay is not powered up. All inputs to relay test o.k. accept pin #85. This is supplied from pcm/tcm direct 12v out to relay.I have installed pcm/tcm w/...	View
	2004 Dodge Durango Limited 4.7L transmission VIN: 1D8HB58NO4 Need some help!! this truck has had major parts replaced for a code po 869 line pressure high & harsh shift and slipping. So I told the customer that I would look at the viechele. I have no wiring damage to the line pressure circuit at sensor or above transmis...	View
	2007 Dodge Caliber SE 2.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1B3HB48B87 I have a caliber that has an unbelievably rough idle after driving.when you come to a stop,it acts like a misfire,but has no codes.all data and fuel trims are good.i have replaced both exhaust and intake oil control solenoids for previous codes.did not help wi...	View
	1997 Ford F-250 XLT 7.3L Burning oil VIN: 1FTHX26F2V Hello fellow techs, have this powerstroke burning oil. Figured common issue with injector orings. Pulled all injectors and orings appeared fine. Replaced anyway with ford kits. Did service on truck and told customer to drive a few weeks. Back after 3 weeks and...	View
	2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L No Start VIN: 1FTNF21LXY Ford gurus, help me help me! this f-250 losses injector pulse during crank. Cam sensor is good , runs on starting fluid. Solis scanner shows injector pulse 235 ms then goes to 0.during crank. Mitchell wire diag. Shows cmp in and sig return at computer. What sh...	View
	2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FDWF37FXY customer says truck will sometimes bog down to the point where it will not accelerate and the service engine soon light will come on. when this happens the truck will idle fine but will not accelerate. the customer says if he shuts the key off and then restart...	View
	2000 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L Excessive Vacuum VIN: 1FTYR10VXY Vehicle came in to us with high idle/drive idle. Currently it's running @ around 1500 RPM at idle both cold and hot. We've tried everything that we can think of for testing to include re-programming the computers with IDS. Only thing that we've found on this t...	View
	2001 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L clutch VIN: 1FAFP42X51 Howdy Y'all!1 I have a 2001 Mustang GT that the clutch doesn't release all the way. There is NO FREE TRAVEL and the cable is TIGHT all the time. The pedal comes all the way to the top, past brake pedal.It would barely engage and tries to slip. There is NO ADJU...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XL 4.6L No Start, no communication VIN: W41NA30175 I preformed pin point test h and I can not find any module that is suppling 10v to this circuit. I disconnected all modules for this buss network and I also unplugged PCM & Cluster. The theft light will not stop blinking with key on. engine will spin over but ...	View
	2001 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Mechanical hey guys need some help on this one. This truck has a 171 and 174 code lean both banks. replaced the pcv hoses and valve. codes returned. Use a smoke machine found a few small leaks repaired them. The codes retuned.Fuel pressure good filters good.The only othe...	View
	2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.8L brakes VIN: 1FTRX18W31 I have a 4x4 f350 non-dually with a utility box and 100 gallon fuel cell, overhead rack. Basically the look of your typical contractors truck. Beside the other multiple other issue the truck currently has, these brakes are really frustrating me. The brakes wor...	View
	2005 Ford F-150 XL 4.6L starting VIN: 1FTRF12W95 This is an intermittent cold no start, originally at dealer with no communication on scanner, they replaced starter relay, started for a week. Vehicle came to us for blown out spark plug, fixed plug problem woudn't start cold, same problem , no crank, no commu...	View
	2005 Ford Freestyle SE 3.0L No Upshift Cold CVT VIN: 1FMDK05165 Vehicle has CVT trans that acts up cold after sitting overnight. Started vehicle after sitting over night. Ambient temp was approximately 18 degrees. Vehicle went into gear and moved,but upon acceleration went to 4500 rpm at 25 mph and stayed there. After warm...	View
	2005 Ford F-150 STX 4.6L Battery VIN: 1FTRX12W85 First and foremost I want to thank everyone for your assistance w/ this problem as it is driving me up the wall. The vehicle came in w/ a no start, cold crank condition. I pulled the battery, confirmed that it was the proper group size and tested it. It tested...	View
	1995 GMC K2500 Sierra SLE 6.5L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on, Extended Crank VIN: 1GKGK26F2S This vehicle was towed over from a fleet shop that had been working on it for a few months. The fleet operator's complaint is that the vehicle cranks for a long time before it starts, runs horrible, blows black smoke, and has a serious lack of power. The fleet... Trouble codes: 18 (Pump Cam Reference Pulse Error), 35 (Injection Pulse Width Error Response Time Short)	View
	2006 GMC Sierra 3500 WT 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GDHK39D06 To the duramax gurus, this truck for the past two to three winters will set this code after a cold start while driving in below zero temps. By the time I get the truck, cause of code is long gone, truck runs fine, passes fuel pressure and suction side tests. R... Trouble codes: P0087 (Fuel pressure too low)	View
	2006 GMC Sierra 3500 SLT 6.6L abs light VIN: 1GTJK33D96 hi guy, i have a real good one, this truck been coming into the shop for 3 to 4 year for this problem. will set one code in history a c0055 rear speed sensor,but if you drive 500 to 600 feet the light will go off and will not come back until temp go under 30 d...	View
	2008 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L instrument cluster VIN: 1GKEV33758 My personal vehicle well the boss's my wifes, I had the remote start install a couple of weeks ago and the next morning my wife said the instrument cluster was dark and the radio didn't work. Brings to shop after work' everything works i said we'll see want ha...	View
	2007 Honda Odyssey Touring 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5FNRL38257 I have an Odyssey here that is throwing me for a loop. Came in Mon. with a complaint of stalling at idle. It seems to be mainly when the van is cold, and it has been COLD here lately. Had codes for every cylinder misfire except for cylinder #6. When I started ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305	View
	1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJHD1045X Vehicle came in with a check engine light on P0171 and P0174. Smoke test intake and found PCV hoses leaking and quick disconnect for brake booster. Replace O-ring in quick disconnect and replace both PCV hoses, intake gaskets and install new spark plugs. Reche... Trouble codes: P0171 (System lean bank 1), P0174 (System lean bank 2)	View
	2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.2L No Start VIN: SAJWA74SG1 This car will start for a few seconds then die. I was able to drive it in to the shop, but it would barely accelerate. The customer brought the car in previously for poor acceleration and misfires that would happen intermittently. We replaced all coils and spa... Trouble codes: P351P, P1260 (Anti-theft code)	View
	1998 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5L Misfire VIN: 1J4FY29P2W Hey guys this jeep is stumping me would really appreciate some help on this one. I have a 98 jeep wrangler 2.5L that came to us with a slight misfire. Customer had replaced plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil, and map sensor before coming to us to try and fix the m...	View
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Bus Communication VIN: 1J4GW58S8X I have a Jeep that looses the cluster guages after running for a few seconds. If leave KOEO, the cluster reads fine. I also loose communication with the BCM and the ABS module with the scanner when dash drops out. Door module wiring had some broken wires in th...	View
	2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L No Start VIN: 1J4FA29P71 help...got a wrangler 2.5 that will not start intermitantlly when it does not start there is no check engine light spark injector pulse or fuel pressure.i am mantaining a good 5 volt reference while it does not start.i can tell when it happens because i do not...	View
	2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDUP131X2 We started this job with different code. Had evap vent solenoid code and replaced vent solenoid with factory part. Then came back 2 weeks latter with small leak code. Went trough everything to find leak. Smoke tested and nothing present. Does anyone have any h... Trouble codes: P0456 (Evap very small leak)	View
	1994 Land Rover Range Rover County 3.9L No Start VIN: SALHE1243S Vehicle has No Start on arrival. found no fuel pressure KOEO and cranking. Reaplaced fuel pump and rechecked and found no fuel pressure still. checked for power at fuses which was good, check fuel pump relay and found no power after relay. If u ground the rela...	View
	1999 Lexus RX300 3.0L Mechanical VIN: JT6GF10U5X This one has us somewhat stumped. We performed a valve job due to coolant leaking between cylinder heads. Put it back together and everything was good, started right up and sounded good. Test drove it and came back with p1346 and then 1349 both having to do wi...	View
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SDL 3.4L Heat VIN: WDBCB535D9 Ok, i installed a head with new injectors and related parts. This car now has heat only when idling. It is about 10 degrees outside today and when i drive car it loses heat coming out of vents.. I pull it back in shop and temp gun hoses.. Upper hose 178 deg, l...	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 3.2L Emission monitors VIN: WDBRF64J91 Will not set the emissions monitors. 3 are not run. Egr, secondary air system, evap. All systems test ok. We have a star scan. It says trips sre not run yet. More driving needed. My question. Is there an updated program or ecm for this problem? the temperature...	View
	2006 Mini Cooper 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWRC33526 Good morning BMW/MINI techs everywhere.I am having a reoccuring problem with this Mini.I have a code 2097-O2 after cat exhaust gas composition indicates O2 sensor fault,B1S2 short to ground.I replaced both O2 sensors and the light comes back after 2 road tests...	View
	1997 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L MIL Lamp on, Code -p0705 VIN: 1N4BU31D0V Drive cycle monitor will not complete, attempting to complete a ca. Smog inspection. Car runs good. Sets code p0705, at second-trip test drive, code comes back. We tested the safety neutral inhibiter switch, it felt okay, but we replaced it anyway. Did not fix... Trouble codes: P0705 (Trans range sensor malfunction)	View
	2000 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3NICB51D5Y nissan techs,got a problem here I need help with. I got a 2000 Nissan Sentra 1.8l L4, running rich and cutting off at idle when at normal operating temp., have checked mass air flow, ect sensor, back pressure on catalytic, and have replaced iac valve for high ... Trouble codes: P0172, P0420	View
	2001 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4L Starting hi this car bucks when you try to start,when i disconnect the distributor it cranks normaly i have checked mechanical timing it apears to be in spec the compresion confirms this somthing is causing the timing to change while monitoring the data i did notice th...	View
	2004 Nissan Murano SE 3.5L Starting VIN: JN8AZ08W34 Installed used ecm because of a no start no check engine lamp on. Car started up. Disconnected battery, mounted ecm, brackets and glove box, now xar still has check engine lamp on but no start. Cranks ok nats lamp stays on steady while cranking on in on positi...	View
	2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0L Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5N1AN08U25 customer called me this morning and said her xterra would start then stall, would be towed in . after awhile it showed up, customer stated it started and ran so she drove part way here then stalled out and had it toed the rest of the way. after reading codes... Trouble codes: U1000 (Can communication fault), P1705 (Undocumented code)	View
	2005 Nissan Quest SL 3.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 5N1BV28UX5 This problem is driving me crazy because it only happens once and the the car will run and run with no more problem. The issue is when cold in the morning and warming up the van will stall out some times, completely silently no stumbling and other times when d...	View
	2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L pump VIN: 1G2WP12K52 Hey, I have a car with a power sterring pump whine that is killing me. Car came in my shop with a bad leak, checked it, found the rack leaking and the high preasure hose also. The pump was very loud. We replaced the pump , rack, and hose. After repairs the whi...	View
	2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3L Engine VIN: YS3EB49E03 Can anyone tell me if the engine has to come out with the transmission and/or can it come out the top. Whats the best way to do this? I havent done one before.Thanks	View
	2003 Saturn Ion-1 2.2L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8AW12F13 Just looking for info. on this Saturn if anyone has had a similar issue. Customer complaints are stall at idle, idle sticks high, car will not move in drive sometimes, all intermittent. P0106 was stored during previous inspection a couple of months ago with no... Trouble codes: P0106 (MAP sensor fault), P1599 (Engine stall)	View
	2003 Subaru Baja 2.5L Cooling Systems VIN: 4S4BT61C93 We received this subaru on the hook the customer stated that the vehicle got hot into the red. We checked out the system and the radiator had a crack in the plastic radiator so we sold him on a radiator, t-stat, hoses and radiator cap. Told him possible could ...	View
	2006 Toyota Tundra 4.7L Poss.Induction Noise VIN: 5TBDT48166 This truck has an odd noise while driving. It has a faint noise that becomes more pronounced with throttle pressure and goes away as you come to a stop. It reminds me of the normal vacuum noise in a plastic upper plenum but is louder and while driving. It cann...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L ABS Pump VIN: 3VWSE69M72 Received this car from a dealer. If you briefly press and release the brakes the ABS pump will run for a second and then stop. Driving or not. If you hold the brakes say for a slow stop or just press and hold, or tap the brakes real quick the pump will not run...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2005 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L Misfire VIN: WAUDL74F45 Well, folks. I am going to close this post. The cusomer has not returned. He said that he would bring it back if it acted up again. As I said in the first post, it did not act up often enough to even varify the problem. If it comes back, I;ll try again. Thank ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0305, P0306.	15
	1999 BMW 328i 2.8L Mechanical VIN: WBAAM5337X Turns out the core was restricted and I replaced the thermostat. Heat is good and constant now. Thanks for the help	8
	2003 BMW 325i 2.5L Coolant level warning VIN: WBAEV33443 After checking sensor connectors, expansion bottle and thermostat operation we drove the car and checked the antifreeze level while still running and found the level had dropped quite a bit. We topped it off with a little more than a quart of antifreeze and th...	8
	1988 Buick Electra Park Avenue 3.8L No Start, MIL Lamp on, intermitting VIN: 1G4CW51C1J this is not a fix..it is another update.. replaced ECM and crank sensor & ignition module,disconnected all sensor wiring and pulled out of clamshell & inspected,all looks like new wiring, no corrosion or breaks,performed a wiggle test with it running,passed,a... Trouble codes: 13 (O2 sensor circuit shorted), 14 (shorted coolant sensor).	21
	1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3G1JF12T9W well first i would like to thank everyone who read my post. I recieved some helpful replies but i think i may have not properly explained what was going on. First, I have no (0) rpm signal on tech 2 while cranking (coils and housing have nothing to do with tha... Trouble codes: P0335 (Ckp sensor a circuit problem), P0341 (Cmp sensor circuit out of range).	37
	1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L Transfer case VIN: 1GNFK16R3X Well thanks to everyone that replied! We verified that the differentials were the same as well as the tire diameters. We have ordered a GM rebuilt(again) and this comes with a shift motor. He says (the owner) that he dosent abuse the truck in 4wd and when in 2...	11
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L Front Dirrerential VIN: 1GCEK14V34 thanks to all that replied to my post i couldnt experance the problem again but i removed the switch on top of transfer case and oil was seepimg through conection replaced switch customer is going to drive and let me know	9
	2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GZT51F86F Thanks for all the input, I put an ignition switch in this vehicle per the customers request. Vehicle made it about 3 days & did it again. The customer is going to get rid of the vehicle. Thanks again for all the response.	5
	2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT 4.2L starts no run VIN: 1GNES16S66 I would like to thank all that sent information , after checking it over agian the suv started . and ran for 10 min, and stalled, but i checked the wiring coming from the ignition switch and found i only had 11volts and when starting it dropped to 8 volts i ap...	8
	1999 Chrysler LHS 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 2C3HC56G7X Thanks for all the help. Found the injectors plugged up with a gummy residue and pouring gas, seals were jelly and all rubber parts were turned to jelly. Inside the intake same thing. Converters were indeed partially clogged but that didn't prevent the car fro...	20
	1993 Dodge Dakota LE 3.9L Lighting VIN: 1B7FL23X5P Thanks for your help guys, Went with my gut and took apart the bulk head connector and found two of the pins corroded and shorting out, causing the erratic problems.	3
	1997 Dodge Dakota 3.9L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1B7GL23X5V Thank you all for your replay,After replaceing the intake gaskets because the bottom half was leaking.I replaced the PCM and reprogram it with DBR.After doing all this found that you never use a after market PCM always use a dealer.This turn out to be a mistak...	11
	2005 Dodge Neon SE 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3ES56C25 to all that repled thanks this one is out the door # 1 injector was bad replaced #1 injector car runs fine the last thing that you want is somebody's come back at 4:05 pm when you go home at 5:00 pm . my solos pro had no comm with this car that's what made me ... Trouble codes: P0201, P0301.	15
	1998 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L torque convertor VIN: 1FMZU34E5W Sorry about the delay but wanted to confirm the fix. Seems you all were correct in that it's internal to the transmission. The TCC code is generated based on slip and this was not from a wiring or PCM issue. My friend at the trans shop put in another transmiss...	7
	2005 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L monitors will not se VIN: 1FMYU03144 Hi all First of all I want to thank all of you who replied--a lot of good information that i hope others will find helpfull. It turns out that man that put the cat on also replaced bank 1 upstreem o2 sensor. Although I did'nt see much difference in the two u...	9
	2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L 4wheel drive VIN: 1GKDT13S02 I replaced 4+4 control module & reprogam thank you for all your help	12
	2004 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L Air suspension VIN: 1GKDT13S44 This vehicle is fixed, and my lesson learned is that air strut leaks can be deceptively intermittent. Yes, all it needed was air struts. When I never found any leaks originally, I took the compressor out of the equation by installing a schrader valve at the ...	4
	1997 Honda Prelude 2.2L 2-3 VIN: JHMBB6240W I ended up stripping the transmission, could not see anything that stood out, but suspect something in the valve body must have been stuck. Put it all back together and in a way I was not confident but hay everything worked this time when road tested so case c...	6
	2007 Hyundai Elantra Limited 2.0L Radio VIN: KMHDU46D27 Hi all. Thanks for the quick responses. The customer took the vehicle to the dealer and they confirmed the radio is the cause of the draw. 360ma is definetely too much. It should be around 40ma.They are ordering them a new radio. Thanks for all the support and...	8
	2005 Isuzu NPR 6.0L gauge fuse Eric hit it on the head. After talking to the driver he said it happened after it was put in reverse. Traced the wires back even though the reverse lights were working. About 8-10 inches behind the rear end attached to the left frame rail was the pinched harne...	4
	1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall VIN: 1J4GZ58S6T THANKS FOR THE HELP EVERYONE. DEALER REPLACED THE PCM AGAIN, WE BROUGHT JEEP BACK TO THE SHOP AND PUT ON A DEALER IGN. COIL. VEHICLE HAS NOT STALLED SINCE. HOPEFULLY TIMOTHY FROM WISCONSIN IS RIGHT. Trouble codes: P1388 (Auto shutdown relay control circuit), P0351 (Ignition coil 1 primary circuit).	14
	2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1JF4FF58SX The intake manifold was warped at the lower edge in several locations. The smoke was just hard to see. The engine did die when the inlet was covered, but a vacuum leak at the intake was the problem. It has been much colder than usual, maybe that is why it was ...	6
	2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Misfire VIN: 1J4GW48JX4 i waited a week to see if it was going to work, it seems to have. i beleive carboned valves,customer did not want to remove heads. i reinstalled rockers and hook up injector cleaning unit, ran jeep on injector cleaner which is also to clean valves, seem to hav... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0305, P1389.	9
	2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II SE 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALTY12471 Thanks to all who replied got rid of the bosch plugs dont no why we installed them in the first place the parts store told us they were the oem plug(i personaly hate those plugs my tech put them in unknown to me untill i wrote the post sorry). Installed NGK pl... Trouble codes: 108 (supply voltage continuous), 12 (o2 sensor 1 after cat), 62 (misfire several cylinders), 75 (misfire several cylinders with cutoff).	9
	1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6L Battery VIN: 1LNLM97V1T Thanks for all of the replies. I regret to say that there was not one thing that we could put our finger on to be certain, but the vehicle sat here for two weeks without failing. We are assuming that the keypad on the driver's door is getting wet and drainin...	10
	1999 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L Cruise Control VIN: 1LNHM82W8X Hey everyone, thank you for the replies they were all extremely helpful and sped up diagnosis tremendously. It was the cruise control activate/deactivate switch on the steering wheel have an intermittent fault in the "On" position. I caught it acting up on the...	9
	1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD 3.0L Will not shut off VIN: WDBCB20B5E The solenoid is installed correctly. All of the posts were helpful except one that said the ignition switch goes bad. I had it diagnosed as I said. When you install the solenoid, their is lever on the backside of the pump inside the hole that is the shut off l...	10
	2004 Mercedes-Benz C240 2.6L Sunroof area VIN: WDBRF61J14 The sunroof tray has 2 plastic pieces in the front that make a U shaped upper section that is bolted to the lower metal tray. The space between these pieces is where the sunroof cables reside. On the passenger side we discovered from rust and staining that w...	3
	2010 Mercedes-Benz sprinter 3.0L cruise control VIN: WDZBE8CC2A Thanks for the input from all of you. I'd consider aftermarket, and may still go this way, but the problem is, the aftermarket cruise cable will have to be attached to the accelerator pedal as this is a drive by wire system. The way the accelerator pedal/poten...	6
	1993 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L all front lights VIN: 4M2DV11W2P Well after tons of hours and looking at wires we deceided to rewire the harness for all the front lights. the worst part was after checking every wire we could, still not finding what really happened. Sorry to say there was no fi but to rewire it.	5
	1994 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.0L fuel smell VIN: JN8HD17Y7R sorry it took so long to close this request. i posted for a friend and it took awhile for him to get back to me. he said he checked all hoses and clamps for tightness and pulled some sparkplugs to find that the electrodes were pretty much gone. he said he did ...	17
	2004 Nissan Titan XE 5.6L plugged cats VIN: IFBHIRTIE3 all done!!! Thank you all. I didn't get replies soon enough to save me. I did get them halfway through right bank removal and removing the motor mount and bracket , jack engine, is a big time saver. Don't have to remove studs that way. Thanks so much. I had ab...	10
	1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G3NG52M7W Found two pushrods bent which means I put them in the wrong order. I replaced the push rods and two valves cars runs now.	17
	2000 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0L No Start, Hesitation, Stall VIN: YS3EF48Z0Y test car when not starting crank sensor had high resistance replace crank sensor and test drive fixed problum. allso mcleared up hesitation thank for help Ezra	8
	2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0L Temp gauge VIN: YS3EF48Z61 Justin said that the temp gauge will drop when any temp sensor code sets. Read his reply for lots of good info on this problem. Anders said to always replace the t-stat and ECTS when a code P0116 is set. He also said that he sells the thermostat when he does...	6
	2000 Subaru Legacy L 2.5L Unknown VIN: 4S3BE6358Y i droped the trans. pan and found it full of metal called the salvage yard about the problem and they sent a replacement install it and all is good thank all that replied	4
	2007 Toyota Prius 1.5L Starting VIN: JTDKB20U37 Thanks for the help. The fusible link block in the engine compartment has one spot that was blown. My brain was fried the other night with this car. It's got tons of electrical issues, from before the no start. New customer-not thrilled with the last place ...	10

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