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	2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L Starting VIN: WAUDG74F65 Have an audi A6 not powering up with key, can turn the key to the on position or start and it is dead, also this has a starter push button on center counsole. Checked battery voltage and is good. Checked all fuses and none blown. Was towed here on a flatbed an...	View
	2006 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L tensioner , timing chain VIN: WAUAH74F58 Car came in with noise L / Rear of head; Sounds like coming from timing chain tensioner; Found oil filter (paper cylider type) was torn apart suspect blockage in oil passage due to oil filter falling apart. Can i just remove the tensioner arm l/rear and just...	View
	2000 BMW 528i 2.8L No Accelleration VIN: WBADM6345Y Thanks In advance. we installed a used engine on the car. we ran the vin codes on both to make sure they were a match. after installation everything ran fine. after the customer had the car for about two days he came back in and stated that he had know accelle...	View
	2001 BMW 325i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAN37401 Vehicle was at another shop then the customer brought vehicle to us with it misifring. Found that the timing was off since the previous shop had been in the engine according to the customer. We have the tools to perform timing for a double vanos for this vehic... Trouble codes: P0014 (Exhaust Vanos Outlet End Position Not Reached)	View
	2003 BMW M3 3.2L Will not shift above 5K VIN: WBSBR934X3 What is the correct SMG pressures and test conditions. Could there be another cause other than the pump? Will shit when driving below 5k rpm but sometimes skips gears. At wide open throttle (above 5k rpm) it will not shift. comes out of gear and the indicator ...	View
	2004 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L battery draw VIN: 5UFXA13554 We have this car that has a 500 milliamp to 1.5 amp draw depending on how it feels at the moment. We have pulled all fuses and also disconnected the blower motor stage unit. Interior lights go out but everyone is awake having a good time keeping the shift indi...	View
	1998 Cadillac DeVille d'Elegance 4.6L Accessories VIN: 1G6KE54Y9W Thanks in advance.Yhis caddy is killing me,will start then stall in 3 seconds,it had flashing airbag light,flashing boxes around prndl,and message stateing theft system ,vehicle may not start,i also have no communication with any module no radio,and just -- on...	View
	1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L No Start VIN: 2G1FP2219R Vehicle will not start unless gas pedal is floored for cleer flood mode. Injector pulse width during crank can reach up to 100ms. Once started runs perfect. No codes found. Checked all pids during crank all look normal. Checked powers and grounds at ECU during...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GNCT18W5S Vehicle originally came in with a no start problem that only occured when vehicle was shut down after driving.After shutting vehicle down for 1 hour and sitting with engine off it would crank but no start.We found no injector pulse from VCM to injector spider....	View
	1998 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L highbeam, f/r turn VIN: 1GNDM19W1W The high beam indicator and headlamp stays on plus the right turn indicator and front turn lamp stays on with the ignition key off and headlamps switch off. Replace combo switch because of 2 broken wires. Here where I am now I pull allfuses inside lamps stay ...	View
	2001 Chevrolet C-Series Kodiak C6H042 7.2L Fuel Gauge, cuise control VIN: 1GBK7H1C41 1) Requesting links to wiring diagrams, i have had dash cluster loose, wiring behind the cluster is too short to keep plugged in and allow access for testing. Also, have found no power or ground on the 2 wires at the sender, Purle or black wires. I am asuming ...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WF52EX2 First Thank you I love IATN use it daily. Car came in 6 months ago with P0403 customer just bought car privatly they told him they would give him new valve Finally got car in because ran hot 3.4 yes head gaskets out Redid heads ect. then put the new egr on the... Trouble codes: P0403 (EGR Control circuit)	View
	2005 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDM19X25 Customer requested full tune up no diagnosis. MIL on for P0300, P0306. Found low compression on cyl #3 @90 psi, removed head for repairs. After repairs misfire @ present at idle on cyl 6. Scoped injectors @ ecm fuse found waveform to intermittently ramp up, re... Trouble codes: P0306 (testing and results)	View
	2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L monitors wont run VIN: 3C4FY48B64 o2 and catalyst monitors wont run mode 6 data says purge failure but evap. monitor ran and passed.Would really appreciate some help	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L headlights VIN: 3D7MA46654 I found the headlights on in the middle of the night. I turned the headlamp switch to the on position and they went out. The battery is dead some mornings, I think it is the same problem. The dealer replaced the headlamp switch but not fixed.	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L batterys VIN: 3D7MU48C13 Hi all Before I get started I want to thank you all first, Many of your tips have helped me in the passed. My problem is on my own rig here. Couple of months ago I notice my voltage gauge reading low when cold (11.2v-11.5v). Then when warm it reads high (14.9-...	View
	2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.0L 1-2 shift VIN: WD8PE74567 Customer's complaint is the transmission shifts harsh when it is cold. It goes away after 10 minutes of driving. We verified a real harsh 1-2 shift and the shift seems to occur early, before you really expect it to shift in the next higher gear. It does go awa...	View
	1990 Ford Escort 1.9L No Start VIN: 1FAPP959XL I was driving down the road and the car just shut off on me. Got it towed to work, has plenty of fuel but no spark to the distributor. We don't have much diagnostic equipment here as we are primarily a tire shop. I did replace the coil and same thing. I do hav...	View
	2000 Ford Escort ZX2 2.0L camshaft timing VIN: 3FAKP1133Y vehicle came in with a broken exaust camshaft, replased a cylinder head and both camshafts, here is my question: is my exaust camshaft supossed to move around without gear almost 2 teth one way and none another way every time i rotate an engine it comes 2 teth...	View
	2001 Ford Windstar 3.8L Stall VIN: 2FMZA51471 The windstar was towed in as a no start after a car wash. The van started the next day just fine. I recently replaced ign coil - When I put it in gear it misfired then I put it in reverse and it died. Scan for codes and none present. The issue is the trans spe...	View
	2004 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP55U84 need some ford help .new customer states ford dealer said car needs all cats and 4 o/2 s. mil light is on.he says at a stop motor revs up severly.car runs normal with no loos of power,my scanner cannot get any data from link for unknown reason.having never see...	View
	2006 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L Mechanical VIN: 1FTPX12586 We have an engine vibration that started 2 weeks ago,noticed between 1000 and 2000 rpm,no noise in eng.,no MIL light,harmonic damper looks good,removed belt no change.Searched archives,saw a reply concerning motor mounts,but that should not make an engine vibr...	View
	2004 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Cooling System VIN: 1HGCM66514 Upon timing belt, water pump/cooling system, ignition-tune up service: vehicle was returned with complaint of coolant odor coming from vehicle. Odor evident from exterior of vehicle, confirmed by multiple techs. Upon pressure test, no external leaks. Coolant l...	View
	1993 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L LH turn signals VIN: SAJHW1743P The turn signals for the left side do not work, either front or rear. The bulbs have been tested. The brake lights work on both sides and the middle, "3rd brake light". I have taken the bulb failure module from the left rear apart and examined the circuit boar...	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 Sahara 4.0L air bag VIN: 1J4FY49S1W Replaced air bag control module with used unit for a shorted ccd bus circuit. now air bag light is on with a acm accelerometer code. mitchell states to replace module if that code is present. replaced module with another used unit( warranty last used one) and ...	View
	2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L No Start VIN: 1J4GX48S93 Hello this thing came in with a misfire on #3 cylinder found the injector connector shorted on accelerator bracket went to move connector and arced to ground know does not start. Has no power to fuse 28 in battery junction box which controls the transmission c...	View
	2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L 3-4 VIN: 1J4GS48K26 Hello, I have a couple's jeep from my church that I am trying looking at hoping someone has ran across this problem before. The problem with the jeep is after it warms up and sometime on hard acceleration in fourth gear it goes into neutral, but if you cost do...	View
	2011 Jeep Gr Cherokee 3.6L intake/oil filter housing VIN: UNKNOWN I think what I've got here is becomming a chronic problem with the new Pentastar 3.6L. This is the second 2011 Grand Cherokee I've gotten with the same coolant leak, so it appears to only be affecting the longitudinally mounted engines so far. What appears to ...	View
	2007 Kia Spectra SX 2.0L Limp Mode VIN: KNAFE12107 Hi KIA techs. After header install this spectra came up in limp mode and shows P0560 and sometimes P0563.My scan pids are showing the battery voltage as 17.4! The battery tests good as does the charging system with midtronics tester.The battery voltage with t... Trouble codes: P0560 (system voltage malfunction), P0563 (system voltage high)	View
	2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L ride height VIN: SALME11423 trying to figure out if we need a land rover scanner to clear system ride height ok not to high and not to low our verus wont communicate	View
	2006 Mazda 6 Mazdaspeed 2.3L engine oil VIN: JM1GG12L86 Customer concern of oil smelling like fuel, very black with carbon, and possibly overfilled after approx. 1500 miles-- cust says overfilled-- we have not verified this yet. While this is in michigan- winter, very cold. Vehicle likely sees both stop and go tra...	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 3.2L OBD monitors VIN: WDBRF64J51 O2 sensor and cat monitor will not set, o2 heater monitor and the rest are set (EGR, Air injection, EVAP, are ok) O2 sensors are switching and responding, no vacuum leaks, no codes, oil level ok. The display do say lights are not working and rec brake station ...	View
	1997 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L p1450 in memory VIN: 2MELM74W8V vehicle came in to ck. for emission test, ck the monitors. Found a p1450 excessive vacuum in the evap system. Ckd. vent valve & control valve. Both ok. Test drove, came back with FTP at .33v. Took off the gas cap and removed the vent valve. FTP stayed at .33v.... Trouble codes: P1450	View
	2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L radio VIN: 2MEFM75W63 Hello all;almost the end of the week! I'd like to run this by you; my neighbors 03 Grand Marquis has the am/fm/cd/cassette radio in it.It does not appear to be the Premium option. The problem is that the radio does work but volume is faint.It is audible but wh...	View
	2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Cooling Systems VIN: WMWRE33443 Customer brought car in for overheating. checked for combustion in cooling system & it was positive. Disassembled & found alot of oil/water mixture in supercharger, inter cooler, but none in engine oil. Sending head out for pressure test & resurfacing. Would l...	View
	1995 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L Misfire VIN: JN1CA21DXS Hey i found this maxima to have a bad fuel injector on cylinder 4 [middle cylinder upfront], book time says it pays 3 hrs to replace injector, repair info says to remove the intake plenum and the fuel rail to replace the injector, i noticed that these injector... Trouble codes: P0304 (Misfire cylinder 4)	View
	2001 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L misfire VIN: 5N1ED28Y41 tow days ago this car coming our shop... engine shaking service engine light on. i'm diagnastic check. random misfire,#4 cylinder misfire. #4 spark plug wet. i;m change spark plug intake gasket and start stel little shaking i'm put the accelater over 3000rpm s...	View
	1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3L anti theft VIN: 1P4GP44G6W ok guys what i would like to know is can i disable the anti theft? if not i need some help with this one. the dash goes blank. start and dies 3 or 4 times then no starter at all let sit for 3 or 4 hours will start and run fine. some times cold start some times...	View
	2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L front passanger VIN: 2G2WR544X4 Hi all, this is my wifes car and it is bugging me. When ever it rains hard or we go through a car wash the passanger floor gets very wet, just like if the HVAC was leaking in the car, however the A/C is not on. I have checked the drain for the moon roof, made ...	View
	2005 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5YSL63855Z Hello all! We've got this Vibe coming back for MIL on, code p0171-system lean. The intake system passed smoke test, I cleaned the air flow sensor and replaced upstream O2 sensor with OE part. Should we look at replacing the air flow sensor or look elsewhere fi... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0L Horn VIN: YS3FH79Y64 Hoping a Saab tech has seen this before Have searched archives DTC IN CIM B3622 steering wheel control horn value incorect When you clear the DTC the horn works. Lock the car and come back to it and the horn stops working and recodes Watching the PID'S the ...	View
	2001 Subaru Forester L 2.5L 2-4 brake solenoid circuit VIN: JF1SF63591 Hi, guys, hope you can help with this one. I had the engine out of this car to do head gaskets and a complete reseal roughly 1200 miles ago. Car came back this week with a flashing AT oil temp light and solid MIL. Checked the codes, found P1705: 2-4 brake sole...	View
	2005 Subaru Outback XT 2.5L Oil consumption VIN: 4S4BP68C75 Thanks you in advance, I will try to keep this short but not leave out relevant info. We have an 05 Subaru XT turbo that is using 1 qt every 500 miles. Vehicle first came in with rough idle/miss and found leaking injectors. Replaced them at 92K. Vehicle came b...	View
	1995 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L No Start VIN: JT2SK12E6S Vehicle came in with no start condition . Last shop Replaced PCM,Fuel pump,and Distributor. The Problem is when cranking the injector pulses twice then stays off, spark is their untill the key is released. Fuel pump is also working at the same time. We haved c...	View
	2000 Toyota Tacoma Limited 3.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 4TAWN72NXY vehicle has what feels like a dead miss at idle, but miss can be felt while accelerating as well. Has fresh tune and rlaced #4 injector. Can hear slight valve noise cold but goes away rather quickly so I do not suspect a problem there. Any ideas? Trouble codes: P0304	View
	2001 Toyota Prius 1.5L HV main traction battery VIN: JT2BK12U71 Error Codes: P3000 - HV batter P3006 - HV battery P3014 - module 4 P3019 - module 9 C1215 - ? C1214 - ? C1213 - ? C1259 - ? Lights: -check engine -emergency brake light -triangle of death -power steering -main battery -hybrid system warning (the car with ! in...	View
	2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L cylinder 3 missfire VIN: WVWGK73C37 Customer drove in with very low power ,we scanned codes no misfire code found. Then we changed the cam lifter and pump .When we started the car it ran great no engine light or codes ,but had a slight misfire at idle cyl 3 apx 14 misfires counted cyl 2 1-2 misf...	View
	1993 Volvo 940 2.3L Charging Hello Volvo techs, Thanks in advance. I got a real lunch eater here. This car first came to me here a few months ago. I'll keep it shortas possible. Intermittently, customer would drive 12 miles to work and right before she got there, srs light would come on a...	View
	2002 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L No Start VIN: YV1SZ58D82 This car was driven out and the next morning it would not start. We pushed the car in and tried to scan it but there was no communication with anything on the high speed can network. I removed the TCM and tested for Voltage and Ohms on the high speed can netwo...	View
	2003 Volvo XC70 X/C 2.5L brake switch VIN: YV1SZ59H23 brake switch on booster and pedal have been replaced all voltages good switch on booster shows good with autologic this is an intermitten problem.	View
	2005 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1CZ852X5 Volvo Tech's! Runs rough. Missing on Bank 1 cylinders. Camshaft Adaption 75 CA on both intakes, 120 CA on both exhaust. Camshaft Shift Angle 0 on bank #1 intake, 16-17 on bank #2 intake. Camshaft Shift Angle 13-14 CA on both #1 and #2 exhaust. Replaced #1 i... Trouble codes: 00160, 0300 (Ramdom Cylinder missfire), 0301 (Cylinder 1 missfire), 0303 (Cylinder 3 missfire), 0305 (Cylinder 5 missfire), 0307 (Cylinder 7 missfire)	View
	2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L Dem VIN: YV4CZ59246 Car came in for a intermittent cold starting issue and a few other problems. Have not had those problems act up but when I scanned the car for codes I found that the Differential electronic module had a code DEM-0007 hydraulic pressure faulty value. The awd is...	View

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	2004 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2L all vehicle electrical VIN: WAUML44E54 This car has gone to the dealer (YAY!) I drained about half a gallon from the passenger floorboards. Michael had the best answer - that the access/start module (no communications, located under the driver's seat) is most likely at fault, needs a factory scan...	4
	1992 BMW 850i 5.0L Information display VIN: WBAE6231XN Thanks for the replies. Scott [...] have a ribbon cable coming from Pixelfix. The first time I contacted BBA there was some confusion as to the correct item. They do repair them. Programa could not confirm that they do the check modules. The cable should arri...	9
	2003 BMW 530i 3.0L Temp controls VIN: WBADT63473 thanks for all the help members, heater control valve assy was the fixed, customer just droped it off this morning for the rerpair... Thanks again	4
	2004 BMW 545i 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: WBANB33504 we never removed covers, the variable valve sensor is at rear of head and bolted inside cover, the top of sensor protrudes out of cover with an o'ring seal, we found both left & right electrical connectors damaged from previous removal/retainer clips broken. s... Trouble codes: P0307 (Misfire 7 obd-11), P2748 (Misfire 7), P274E, P2851 (Variable valve gear-guide sensor bank 2), P2853 (Variable valve gear-ref sensor bank 2).	5
	2005 BMW 320i 2.2L Unknown Dear friends , the car is fixed. i started by remove the booster valve and started the engine , found very low vacuum from the vacuum pump, also found engine oil inside the brake booster. decided to start by replacing the vacuum pump and the vacuum pipe with ...	11
	1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Iroc-Z 5.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on, Not idling down VIN: 1G1FP21FXH Thanks for all the replies...this vehicle had 2 problems... thanks to Mark from Penn. for the worn throttle body bushings... and also the EGR valve was not holding pressure. Kudo.s to Jim from Virginia.. replaced EGR Valve..and egr tempature sensor along wi... Trouble codes: 33 (High mass air flow sensor), 36 (Mass air flow burn off).	11
	1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L Tcc As always, we are at our best when we put our collective heads together. My trans builder always updates the TCC solenoid with the sonnax kit so I did not suspect that as the issue. I personally could not even get the truck to do what the customer complained a...	11
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L transmission VIN: 2GCEK19T73 tps was fine, found wave soleniod on valve body fixed 1-2 shift, 3-4 shift problem old soliniod ohm tested good , but i guess not	8
	2006 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2AGP44RX6R Guys I sure appreciate all the help, It just needed the battery cable disconected and touched toghether to reset, I thought that resetting with the scanner would reset the computer, glad to learn from this God bless Larry Trouble codes: P00, 405 (Low EGR Sensor).	8
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L 1-2 shift delay VIN: 3D7HU18Z12 Pulled pan and valve body, found front band worn out causing the adjuster to fall on top of valve body . Thanks to everyone that replied !!!	28
	2003 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4B3AG52H23 THANKS FOR THE PROMPT REPLIES. I HAD IT IN MY MIND TO GET OE SENSORS, MOST REPLIES LEANED IN THAT DIRECTION. WE INSTALLED THE SENSORS & LIGTH WENT OUT ON TEST DRIVE. Trouble codes: P0134 (O2 sensor b1s1 no activity detected), P0154 (O2 sensor b2s1 no activity detected).	5
	2000 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L GEM module VIN: 1FAFP45X2Y Thanks to all for your help. This Mustang is down the road. Brian from Texas, Mark from Missouri and Micheal from Louisans all hit it on the head. The rear amp had water intrusion and was staying powered up and driving the GEM and myself nuts. The fix, as per ...	23
	2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, occassional backfire VIN: 1FMYU93143 Thanks for the replies everyone. Gotta put my rookie cap back on for this one. Turns out the rear cams were out of phase 180 degrees. The timing chain alignment procedure threw me for a loop...the front chain is timed at the 3 o'clock position and the rear ...	8
	2004 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L pcm VIN: 1FTYR10D84 fixed,first i want to thank everyone that replayed and helped.after replacing the water pump and a 2nt t-state we had the same issue. not knowing this engine well i was fallowing the 3/4 hose that go"s into the block next to the t-state,this line runs to the b...	10
	2005 Ford Freestar Limited 4.2L engine VIN: 2FMZA52255 thanks to all who took the time to send info. we replaced cam syncronizer and problem solved	6
	2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L Temperature Guage VIN: 1FTNF21566 Replaced crossover pipe as TSB. Have not had any problems since. Thank You.	5
	1996 GMC Jimmy 4.3L Surge VIN: 1GKDT13W3T Thanks everybody for your help. It turns out it was low on transmission fluid. I just got caught up in the "It didn't do this before you worked on it" mode. So I checked everything I did in relation to doing the intake gaskets. Refilled trans and it drives gre...	18
	2006 GMC Envoy SLT 4.2L Mechanical VIN: 1GKDT13S16 Hey guy fix the the envoy found the intake bolts all lose something so simple can turn into a big pain... thanks for all the help	18
	1992 Honda Accord EX 2.2L shift interlock/ D4 light VIN: 1HGCB767XN replies about burn't spot on board right - had a time finding board - cardone came thru - thnaks to all who helped	12
	1998 Honda Accord EX 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG5657W finally fixed, thanx to everyone fro all the help offered, we replaced the computer drove for 2 day nd no light monitor ready. again tankx for helping out guys. Trouble codes: P0135.	11
	2003 Hyundai Tiburon 2.0L Crankshaft Front Seal VIN: KMHHM65P13 YOU GUY HIT IT ON THE NAIL. THE THRUST WASHER CAME OUT. IT WAS IN THE PAN. THANKS , YOU TECHS ARE GREAT.	11
	2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHDN45D13 Thank to those tech's who really read my post. Many tech's did not really read my post. Come to find out my data stream on the scanner was reading wrong. My scanner was reading read, but the information it was getting was wrong. I was driving the car watching ... Trouble codes: P0133, P0420 (Cat effecenny low bank 1), P1631 (Can time out ecu).	27
	1988 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L front and rear VIN: 2BCCV81K3J Thanks for all the suggestions, some got what I was asking about, some didnt. There were a few good suggestions on other things to check, but I've seen this show before too many times. I found a guy who works at a different dealership who knew how to search na...	10
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L low coolant light VIN: 1J4G248S6Y I rechecked all the harnesses and connections, still no problem found. Problem is intermittent. Customer took vehicle and said all was well, then one morning the warning came on, then did not return. Starting to believe problem may be in the bcm. They are not ...	8
	2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L no start/crank VIN: 1J8GP28K28 Well several replies were right on the money, I pulled the IOD fuse waited a min and it fired right up. I did have to send the customer to the dealer as I have no way to reprogram after the WCM replacement. But it did save me from wasting several hours of time...	8
	1997 Lexus ES300 3.0L electronic controled struts VIN: JT8BF22G1V THANKS FOR THE RESPONSES. I DID GO WITH STRUTMASTERS AS CRAIG & & JAMES SUGGESTED AND I ALSO APPRECIATE THE CONTACT INFORMATION. I WAS HESITANT TO TRY ANY MODIIFICATIONS NOT BEING SURE WHAT THE FINAL RESULT WOULD BE. THE REPLACEMENT STRUTS CAME COMPLETELY ASSE...	4
	2002 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1LNFM83W4W OK I believe this vehicle is fixed but it was very involved and im not sure what fixed it. I replaced the pcm as many recommended. The vehicle seemed fine and i let it go. They broke down the next day had it towed. Car was doing similar but not exactly the sam...	27
	2002 Mazda MPV LS 3.0L Starting VIN: JM3LW28J12 thank you guys... this car porblem is ECU. i'm change ECU everything is fine. tnank you everybody ^^...	6
	2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 3.2L no fuel pressure VIN: WDBRF64J51 Found connector at sam control module burnt. I'm thinking Mercedes have the updated fuel pump for this reason. The power wire from the pump to sam module started to melt. Repaired the pin connector and all is good. Thank you guys, thanks for saving time.	9
	2008 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Timing chain guides VIN: WMWMF73558 As Ian said, it can be done quite easily actually. One has to remove a lot on the passenger side of engine to access the bearing bolt of the guides, but with the proper tools to adjust the timing it is not too bad. Note that the timing is adjusted with p...	2
	1995 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.0L Turbine Revolution Sensor VIN: JN8H017Y7S Well, after a night in the shop the pathfinder shifted normally so we changed the oil, put an aditive and sent im on is way. Everything seems to be alright because we did not her from him since. thanks everyone for the help. P.S. I tested the turbine revoluti...	4
	2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on, rich cond VIN: YS3FB49SX3 Thx to all for helpful information and tips. The problem happened to be the relay, controls the injectors. Trouble codes: P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0245.	5
	2003 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF30K13 Good afternoon its friday,Gary from calf.hit it on the noise,a weepy waterpump that was replaced 40,000 miles ago along with the t belt trashed inside the lower t-belt cover with stuff that looks like dirt, causing the belt to walk 4 teeth off. Hooray for new ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0303, P0305.	14
	2003 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9L long crank VIN: YV1CZ91H03 I installed a 2 gauge wire from the tranny to the engine, and from the engine to the ground point on the front right fender. Since then the customer has had no problems. Now we are waiting for the car to come back so we can make some permanent ground wires. ... Trouble codes: ECM52.	7

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