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	1993 BMW 740i 4.0L No Start, Stall VIN: WBAGD4327P Good afternoon fellow techs and thank you in advance for any help on this one. Vehicle comes in with complaint of intermittent stall out. Trans program appears in instrument cluster when trying to start engine up and the engine cranks but will not fire off. In... Trouble codes: 073 (throttle valve potentiometer dme), 101 (output stage group 2 dme), 210 (can interface gearbox intervention dme), 154 (can throttle valve info trans module)	View
	2002 BMW 325Ci 2.5L Hesitation, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBABN33452 Hi everybody and thanks in advance for your help. First of all We dont work in BMWs so bear with me. I did read other posts of a similar senario and most have replaced the crank vent valve "Oil separator" under the intake, and fixed the problem, but before I d... Trouble codes: 328 (Misfire Cyl. 1), 240 (Misfire Cyl. 3), 239 (Misfire Cyl. 2), 202 (O2 Bank 1 control limit), 242 (Misfire Cyl. 5), 243 (Misfire Cyl. 6)	View
	2002 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KS54Y02 hi to all autotechs ,this car came fronD another shop, they replace 2 coil packs , fuel pump ,plugs , fuel filter, and maf it have a p0300 randon misfire THE MISFIRE ONLY HAPPEN BETWEEN 1300 RPM AND 2000 RPM THE CAR CAN BE IN PARK OR UNDER LOAD , the fuel STFT... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire)	View
	1993 Chevrolet K2500 Silverado 6.5L Wippers VIN: 1GCHK39F5P Checked fuse looked for chafed wires at tilt wheel but if you turn the dim lights on the wippers turn on	View
	2000 Chevrolet S10 Xtreme 2.2L Steering VIN: 1GCCS1441Y this truckcame in with a complaint of the steering is hard to turn and it wont return to center after you make a left or right turn. I test drove the truck, and noticed when turning that the steering wheel will no return, I would have to turn it back my self.c...	View
	2000 Chevrolet S10 2.2L engine temp VIN: 1GCCS1941Y heater has been working great, engine was running at 200. Then customer said temp was running at 160, heater not so great. changed thermostat for customer, same problem, bleed system,no help, changed stat again (195) same problem. pinched off heater hose no ch...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L ABS Module? VIN: 2G1WF55K84 Customer complaint (fairly new owner) states that he hears a ratcheting sound from what he believes to be abs self-test everytime he comes to a stop (can be heard outside the car by other drivers). Happens about 12 mph. Only happens when vehicle is warmed up, ...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L Temp VIN: 1GNEK13234 Hi Guys, I have a problem with an auto temp system in a Tahoe. System heats well on 90 degrees, Turn to 89 degrees and it will start blowing cold air. Has code B0164 code stored, inside air temp sensor Scanner shows 131 degrees at all times with temp sensor ...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GAHG39U64 04 chevy 3500 express 6.0 came in with dtc's p0174 system too lean (bank 2),p0175 system too rich (bank 2)and p0300 multiple/random misfire detected.test drove the van while cold and hot conditions and could not duplicate customer complaint of lack of power...... Trouble codes: P0174 (Fuel system too lean bank 2), P0300 (Multiple/random misfire detected)	View
	2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2.2L Cuts out VIN: 1G1AK15F37 The problem they are having is that intermitantly they will get a no crank problem, they will let it set for a while and then go and get in it and it will start. Then sometimes it will have no power, may be missing and the ses light will come on and the low po... Trouble codes: P1682 (Ses light will come on and low power light in the dash. Cannot find discription)	View
	2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0L Hydro boost VIN: 1GBJG31K38 Hello iatn tech i have this mini bus and all we did was flush the power steering system and now the hydro boost is make a crazy noise.when you push the brake pedal it make a loud noise and vibrates real bad.i followed the bleed proceedure and still no differen...	View
	2000 Chrysler LHS 3.5L will not change off of panel vent VIN: 2C3HC56C1Y This chrysler wiln not shift off of panel vents. IT has the automatic climate control. I have run throught the diagnostic tree on MOD 3 times and get the same response each time.. Replace BCM. I ave no activation on the dark green/yellw mode door driver wire...	View
	2004 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C8GP64L34 This is an employee's vehicle used for field testing. Have checked the archives for help. Vehicle has been maintained by me for almost 100K. I have found no vacuum leaks. I have switched #2 & #6 fuel injectors with no change. Leakdown test with gauge on front ... Trouble codes: P0306 (Misfire on cyl. 6)	View
	2005 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3EL56R35 replced upstream and down stream oxygen sensors. replaced convertor. reinstalled old convertor no change. smoked exhaust found no leaks besides drain hole on muffler and on resignator. no other codes present. bank two oxygen sensor will read 0.0 when you hold ... Trouble codes: P2098	View
	1984 Dodge Ramcharger 5.2L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1B7HW14T1E Hi all 2" vacuum to egr from vacuum amplifire at idle tried 2 used ones and 1 new one same problem looked for tsbs none found. checked vacuum signal from carb no vacuum at idle. im i just getting bad parts or what, boss just wants it fixed any help would be gr...	View
	2006 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L Starter VIN: 1D4HB48N56 Car came in running for cylinder head job. Took it apart and everything. Put it back together, check timing was ok. Finish rebuilding it went to started and wouldn't start and got no injector pulse or coil activity. Starter sounds like battery is low but check...	View
	1994 Ford Ranger XL 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1FTCR11X7R We replaced both head gaskets and refinished the heads. Problem of white smoke solved but still ran bad.installed 02 sensor no differance, ing module no differance. Fuel trim on left side is way high,it will stablize but bring off a idle and it shoots way up .... Trouble codes: 512 (Kam test failure)	View
	1998 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Misfire vehicle ran through puddle, injested water, bent #1 con rod. Replaced con rod on #1 cylinder. Now vehicle has misfire on #5 after running for one minute. Checked/swapped injectors, leakdown checked, compression good. Possibly lifters pumping or leaking down - ...	View
	1998 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FTZX08W1W Help please this ford is a good customer this truck as a history of po 304 occurs at first every couple months now will set code in about 10 days after driven about 20 miles #4 will start missing compression 160 ltf and stft both good i am going to try coil pa... Trouble codes: P0304	View
	1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 7.3L hard start VIN: 1FTNW20F6X I Have A 1999 Powerstroke that cranks over for about 20 seconds before it will start. Cold , Warm or hot does not matter if it sits a few minutes it is hard to start. I put new Motorcraft Batteries in. Removed Valve covers and looked for oil leaks while runnin...	View
	2000 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L Serpentine Belt VIN: 1FMZU62EXY I have a situation with this Explorer and I need some help. This vehicle comes for maintenance and we found a sound in the belt area. When we check the belt its bad. We replaced the belt and tensioner. OEM Motorcraft. At 4 days the vehicle returns with same so...	View
	2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L engine VIN: 1FMYU92133 please help! this escape came in needing a engine. we replaced it with a salvage yard motor. this is a 3.0 v6. the problem appears! no power at all! seems simple huh? list of things checked and replaced 1. mass air flow sensor 2 cam sensor 3 crank sensor. 4 ca...	View
	2005 Ford E-150 5.4L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPF12555 truck came in running like crap.replaced fuel filter checked press. with manual gauge in spec.checked on the road it is in spec.we checked convertors and they were screwed we replaeced them and it runs good till you hammer it and then it pops like hell and sur... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2005 Ford Focus ZXW 2.0L Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on hello everybody, 05 ford focus zxw wagon with a very intermittent misfire then stall at intersection, never stall while driving. will start right back up with cel on and codes p0351,p0352,p0353,& p0354 ignition coil a circuits,also radio time resets intermitte... Trouble codes: P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354	View
	2008 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTSS34P48 This problem occurs after the vehicle is driven approximately 50 min. It shuts down and won't restart for about an hour. It has died twice in same area going through highway dips. This one has me stumped. No codes are present. Check engine light is not lit. Trouble codes: P2623 (Injector control pressure circuit open last week code)	View
	2001 GMC Savana 2500 5.7L MIL Lamp on, no communication VIN: 1GTGG25R81 tech 2 will communicate with factory pcm but will not with alternate fuel module only runs on gasoline checked wiring from alt module to factory pcm no problems found service engine light flickers and so does fuel switchover disconecting alt module ses light s...	View
	2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L hard to start warm VIN: 1GKDS13S42 I have an envoy kicking me in the nuts right now.. customer came in and stated that after engine has been running and warm that sometimes it will not start back up. i duplicated problem and found that if you press the gas pedal it would start back up and smell...	View
	2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6L braking VIN: 1GTHK23235 this truck has hydro boost system and abs. When slowing to stop, at the last of the roll, under 8 mph, the pedal falls, braking is reduced but does not completely fail, and the steering wheel jerks to the right. There seems to be many possible causes, would ra...	View
	2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.0L Wipers VIN: 1GTHK24K28 Wipers won't shut off even with key out & door shut. Must remove fuse. Scan tool indicates bcm is deactivating the wiper relay. Relay is part of the power distribution box & is not servicable separtely. Has any one seen the bcm being bad or is it just a stuck ...	View
	1999 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Left Door VIN: 2HKRL186XX Left door will start to open and then stops and alarm beeps 3 times. my confusion is when the single pin door switch is disconnected the door works from remote, button on dash and outside door handle, but not inside door handle. Have pulled #13 fuse and re-hom...	View
	2003 Hyundai XG350 3.5L drivers window swithc VIN: KMHFU45EX3 this one is eating my lunch. the customer said the drivers window went down by itself and then the swithc started smoking. i got another used switch and after about a minute the new switch started smoking but during the wait time all the windows and mirrors wo...	View
	2003 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.7L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHWF25S43 This car will not start sometimes when hot.The cam sensor code will come on.Another shop has already changed the cam sensor and still the same results.it is intermitent and cust would like me to fix it.Have voltage tested and used the flow chart and wiggle tes... Trouble codes: P0340	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Misfire VIN: 1J4GW58N4Y This engine runs on three cylinders, 5,7,and 2. On all of the other cylinders, the ignition coils (COP) are hot as a fire cracker. It is apparent that these coils are grounded all of the time. Coils are not designed to be fed constant current. I thought that s...	View
	2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L MIL Lamp on, Hi, this Wrangler has been in a few times with the code P2096. There are no driveability problems, other than the gas mileage is better when the light is on. I followed the pinpoint test for the code and came to the conclusion that it needed a downstream bank ... Trouble codes: P2096	View
	2004 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L extended cranking VIN: KNDJD73384 Symptoms began 3 days ago. When cold, you have to crank it over for over 30 seconds before it will start. While cranking it will start to hit on 1 or 2 cylds and finally start like it's flooded. Dealer put plugs in it 8 months ago. Once it's running, it runs g...	View
	2004 Kia Optima EX 2.4L ignition VIN: KNAGD12674 Car died while driving. Customer put a fuel pump and a fuel filter on before towing it to the shop. I checked the codes on it. It only had a p0335, crank sensor code. I ordered a crank sensor, tear it down and the timing belt has several teeth missing, so i ch...	View
	1998 Lexus GS300 3.0L Starting VIN: JT8BD68S3W This vehicle has a strange problem that is driving us nuts. The engine will start cranking over on its own without anyone in the vehicle, no keys in it or anything. It was here a few weeks ago and we replaced the starter relay (it was partially melted inside) ...	View
	2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L shifter VIN: WDBUF56J56 checked shifter and all seems good. interlock cable seems inoperative. Do these electronic switches need to be programmed if replaced. any help would be good.	View
	1998 Mitsubishi Montero 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JA4MR51R2W vech came in runnig rough back firing and staling after vech gets hot 15 to 25 miles .did motor tune per coustomer request let vech run and after it gets to operating temp it starts to misfire pop back through intake and stalls will restart and runs rough unle... Trouble codes: P0120, P0340, P0335	View
	1999 Nissan Quest GXE 3.3L Stall VIN: 4N2XN11T6X Hello fellow techs we have this quest here from another shop and was running very badly..misfire at idle and stalls when put into gear and accelerate moderatly. we installed a better quality cap and rotor and have fixed the misfire as well as clean the throttl...	View
	2005 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L fuel gauge VIN: JNK1GE4D15 once again, hello fellow technicians!!! i got 2 vehicles with the same indentical problem. 2005 nissan maxima 3.5 and a 2003 infiniti m45. fuel gauge on instrument cluster would read 1/2 full with an empty tank. no codes or tsb found. removed sending and verif...	View
	2006 Other GM H2 6.0L ride control VIN: 5GRGN23U63 air pump comes on 10 to 15 sec intermitantly only in gear,	View
	1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L cooling system VIN: 1G2JB1246W well this car is like a bad bad nightmare, customer stated she had just bought this car from a by here pay her lot. the salesman told her the vehicle needed a thermostat there for it has no heat. she got him to take off 3 hundred dollars. she then took the car...	View
	2003 Subaru Forester X 2.5L Surge VIN: JF1SG63623 Car will start to surge when under a load above 3,500 rpm . Engine starts and idles normally and accelerates up to 3,500 rpm normally . Tried a new subaru front o2 sensor first - did not change . Checked fuel pressure 30 psi at idle - 41 psi with hose off regu... Trouble codes: P0171, P0130	View
	1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 2.4L Excessive Emissions VIN: JT4RN62D0G High emissions at cruise. The distributor is pegged to get it advanced enough, but if we change the cam timing we have to peg the distributor the other way in its adjustment. All grounds were voltage-drop tested. Found a bad one at the battery but replacing ...	View
	2000 Toyota highlander 3.0L Unknown VIN: JTEHF21A23 well i have this toy in check engine lite on and vsc lite on scan for codes pulled p0766 shift solinoid d performance(shift solinoid valve s4) so called trans service and replace soliniod when removing the pan fluid was vary dark with aluminum look to it shiny...	View
	2005 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI 1.9L timing belt VIN: 3VWSR69M15 Put this timing belt on with new pulleys and w/p 3 months ago. Car was towed in with all the teeth striped from belt and pulley bearing locked up. I am currently tearing it down and assuming it bent valves. Am I correct to assume that especially because I can'...	View
	2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9L Stall VIN: YV1CZ91165 Vehicle came in stumbling.Scanned for codes found 18 codes.Misfires on all cyl,long term fuel trims high,cooling fan operation and the mass air flow codes listed above.Cleared codes and drove.while driving it ran perfect.I monitered air flow while driving and ... Trouble codes: ECM12, ECM12	View

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	2003 Audi A6 Quattro 3.0L MIL Lamp on, code19760 & p0365 VIN: WAULT64B03 I did extensive research and testing on this vehicle. What I learned is that upon start up the ecu runs a check on the cam adjuster system. When it senses a correlation error it then disables the system from operating even when commanded with the scan tool in ... Trouble codes: 19760 (cam crank correlation. g300/n28), P0365.	8
	2003 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L Temp gauge VIN: WAULC68E03 Well after filling the heater core with CLR and leaving it sit for 2 hours I feel the heat is sufficient. I beleive the temp gauge problem is due to the temp sensor, because the numbers I was getting on the scanner were way off, but the customer didn't want t...	20
	2002 BMW 540i 4.4L engine misfire VIN: WBADR63448 after cleaning the plugs and the t.b last week, the customer took the car, and has not return, I suggest the customer to return, customer call back and said it running good, I still said the injector are bleeding down	4
	1996 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 1GCCS19X3T thanks for all the replies, we continued testing different systems and tried replacing some parts to check for improvements. what we discovered was that this vehicle actually had three separate problems. the biggest problem we found was in the transmission.... Trouble codes: P0300 (Misfire random).	30
	1998 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCEK14R9W got a lot of replies to this one although had most read to the end theyd have realized the fix they were recomending had already been done as should be done before posting. what i was really looking for was a response on the code. one person and thats all ou... Trouble codes: P1351.	41
	1998 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado 5.7L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2GCEC19R7V Again iAtn proves to be the best. It is the fuel pump. when cranking it in morning Fule Prssure will drop 45 psi if you keep cranking and when started will not go more than 55 psi when WOT and bogs or die. I hooked up and secondry fuel source (SNAP ON FUEL CAR...	28
	1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Timing Chain VIN: 1G1JC5246W No idea why the seal was mangled, but it was. The chain tensioner was broken again, so I replaced it with one from another vendor. After feeling the customer out about their plans for this car, I decided against replacing the whole timing set again and doing...	18
	1999 Chevrolet K1500 LS 5.7L Starting replaced the ignition switch and lock cylinder,works great, thank you to all the replies	16
	2001 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Cluster VIN: 2C8GP64L31 the van was fixed by eliminating the sliding door from the circuits. customer did not want to fix the power door so i cut the wires and taped them up and secured out of the way.	5
	2005 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L ps noise VIN: 2C3JA53G95 thanks to all who helped customer picked up carhasnt returned yet suspect bad left side motor mount cannot confirm. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH.	12
	2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7KU28D43 Thank you guys for your help, truck is fix I found multiple problems, it had a broken lower intake manifold and ( app ) sensor was shorter to ground, did computer relearn with factory scanner, recheck the 5v ref was 4.96v and truck runs good. Thanks again. Trouble codes: P0123, P0223, P2111, P2106.	5
	1997 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTDX18W8V thanks to everyone who replied to my post after my husband got back home scaned and found A.I.C valve bad he had never seen an A.I.C valve do this thanks to all once again.	11
	1999 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L Stall VIN: 1FMYU24E8X I think I was led down the path by the humming noise and the fact I could not pinpoint it. That and the fact that you usually assume a new part is good. When some of you told me that the hum is from the IAC, I finally tried another one and this seems to have...	16
	2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L Stall VIN: 1FTNF20L73 Thanks for help all of u. Did end up replacing CJB and so far so good. It was acting up badly right before replacement and was ok afterwards. The truck is known however for going months before acting up. Guess we'll find out! Trouble codes: P0231 (Fuel pump secondary circuit low).	4
	2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT 4.0L door ajar light & interior lights VIN: 1FMZU70EX3 Of course this ended up being a one in a million problem. This system sends out a 12V referance signal from the GEM(remove radio, located to the left of the radio) to the door ajar switches. When signal is grounded the GEM turns the dome lights on. Checked ope...	4
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 6.0L Unknown VIN: 1FTSW21P75 Sorry but I have not confirmed a fix for my truck. Well as the saying goes the last car to get worked on is your own. Some key points are: 1. Blend door works as it should 2. New heater core reflushed and same problem. 3. Auto hubs have been disabled for some ...	15
	2007 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Unknown VIN: 1FAFP53U77 Well, I received several, several replies pointing right at the camshaft syncrhonizer being the cause of the problem. Apparently I am one of the very few techs that have not seen this problem before. The synchro is located at the rear of the engine where the...	38
	1997 GMC Savana 2500 4.3L Hesitation, Surge, Misfire VIN: 1GTFG2FW6V well this one is back on the road. I received 4 replys and although there was no one with an answer as to what to look for,they were a great help just the same. the ones I did get were a help anyway because they did help eliminate some on the wrong direction I... Trouble codes: P0300.	4
	2005 GMC C7500 Topkick C7H042 7.8L pto VIN: 1GDK7C1325 Thank you Rob,Joe,William and John for all the information. I installed the pto switch and took the truck to my freindly GMC commerical truck dealer. They progammed the pto speed at 1100 rpm and all is well.Thanks again for all the help. Mike	4
	1993 Honda Accord LX 2.2L rear balance shaft VIN: 1HGCB7652P Thanks to everyone for an outpouring of help here. Talked to the customer after getting the results, one person answered a question of a spiral cut shaft which would suck the oil inward helped me understand the design of the part. I siliconed a plate to th...	21
	1995 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Accessories VIN: 1HGCD5656S thanx for all the replies, the problem was shorted wiring in the steering column thanx again	3
	2002 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L neutrals at stops VIN: 2HKRL187X2 PROBLEM CHILD FIXED! LARRY FROM UTAH, BRIAN FROM PENN, AND ANTHONY FROM SC HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD. THE SPRAG AND RACE WERE WORN SO BAD THAT I COULDN'T EVEN GET THE SPRAG OUT OF THE RACE. WE HAVE BUILT LOTS OF THESE TRANNYS AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. FRO...	15
	2004 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GK48K04 Thanks to those of you who helped and shared your input. We replaced the TPS a second time, disconnected battery so the PCM could relearn the new TPS and the vehicle runs out great. Trouble codes: P0123, P0122.	6
	2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L 3-4 VIN: 1J4GS48K26 You guys where rite on the electrical connector was leaking, so installing new electrical connector and serviced transmission everything is working fine! I did have to make me something to check the fuild with instead of buying there universal dipstick, but wh...	8
	2011 Jeep Gr Cherokee 3.6L intake/oil filter housing VIN: UNKNOWN Thanks to all who replied. Having waited a week, I got a call from engineering to say they were sending me a new engine. I'm not sure if I'll hear anything from them after they get the old engine disected, but it would definitely help to know what caused the o...	6
	2000 Kia Sportage 2.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: KNDJA7233Y Derrick saved me from putting on unwanted parts,thanks.The fuel trims had to be relearned with a extended test drive. I did drive this vehicle maybe 6 to 8 miles but I guess this wasn't enough. Some of you agreed with Derrick.Others said spark plugs--injector-...	10
	2002 Kia Sportage 2.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJA72392 thanks for the help,it was the crank gear,key way is in bad shape.sorry to wast your time i should of checked it out more i should of knew it was timeing because of low vacumm the brakes were hard when running ,because of the vacumm.thanks to all. Trouble codes: P0343, P1115, P1624.	4
	2011 Kia SOUL 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJT2A20B First of all, thank you very much! Nick! You are real Super Tech and so smart. Today, I replaced the purge control valve and fixed. When the scanner Evap testing, the systam makes vacuum to check leak. If the purge valve stuck closed, the system can not makes ... Trouble codes: P0455 (EVAP large leak).	12
	2000 Lexus RX300 3.0L Driveline or? VIN: JT6HF1OU2Y Hello again Techs. The customer was very patient and understanding and wanted the problem figured out. That being the case I left vehicle outside over night to get cold. Put on hoist first thing in the morn. and pulled front driveshaft out and ran it to speed ...	3
	2000 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3L other VIN: JN8AR07Y4Y Thanks for the help gentelman. TPS adjustment fixed it to my knollage, Martin Trouble codes: P0300, P0733.	4
	2001 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA31D41 thanx a ton to everyone that replied. i did find coolant on the iacv. gave customer a estimate and they decided not to fix it. wow this is a expensive repair! no dought you guys was on the right track with it needing a pcm. thanks again to everyone. Trouble codes: P0505.	14
	1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.0L fuel leak VIN: 1P4GH44RXR Most answers said not to try to repair the fuel lines. I found a good used one. Thanks for the help.	7
	1998 Suzuki Esteem GL 1.6L Stall, Misfire VIN: JS2GB31ZXW Thank you to the 3 of you who replied. Finally got it out of here yesterday. Did in fact find 1 broken tooth on crank sprocket reluctor wheel! we just kept overlooking it i guess. Mitchell timing info is correct for the record. We did have it timed correc...	3
	1996 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L Mechanical VIN: JT3HN87R1T This one is fixed. As most people replied it was chunks of oil crust getting sucked up against the oil pickup tube. As one reply said "coffee grounds" is the best description- almost two handfuls, I'm surprised it had pressure at all. Without a complete teardo...	6
	2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L Dem VIN: YV4CZ59246 I replaced the DEM pressure sensor and have not had any codes return and awd works so its fixed. thanks for all the replies.	5

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