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	2001 Acura MDX 3.5L 2nd gear VIN: 2HNYD18661 Speed related noise in 2nd gear only. Sounds like a bad CV joint. Will do it at a walking speed in manual 2nd. Klunk, klunk, klunk increases and decreases with speed. Disappears completely when it shifts up or down out of 2nd gear. Can feel it slightly while d...	View
	1994 BMW 740i 4.0L O2 switching slow VIN: WBAAM3349Y The car came in with MIL on. Got codes noted. Found a vacuum leak on the main air inlet hose after the MAF. Then rechecked the O2s and trims. Bank 2 O2 was not switching as fast as bank 1, so I replaced bank 2 sensor. Now at idle both O2s look good until you r... Trouble codes: 12 (Oxygen sensor 2), 203 (Oxygen sensor control 2)	View
	2001 Chevrolet S10 Xtreme 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS14511 This vehicle came in with a code P0440 found gas cap o-ring very cracked up - Replaced w/OE, and cleared codes. Returned 3 days later with same code P0440 EVAP sys. fault. Started Mitchelle DTC P0440 flow chart, Visually good, tested purge and vent solenoid/va... Trouble codes: P0440 (EVAP system fault)	View
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L Hesitation VIN: 1GTHK39275 this truck makes all the air gushing sounds heard when a turbo is not working properly. problem does go away at times and gets worse at times. any ideas Trouble codes: P0046, P0101, P0234, P2563	View
	2005 Chevrolet Corvette 6.0L key fob VIN: 1G1YY24U55 I'm trying to add a key fob to this 2005 Corvette. I only have 1 working key fob and trying to add a 2nd. I'm in Canada. There is a slightly different set of instruction for programming these in mitchell. When selecting from the module list under SPS programmi...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L theft deterrent VIN: 1GCHK29215 checked all grounds-ok,checked comms to all systems-ok. no faults in bcm,ipc, just p0670 in pcm. checked door modules-ok.am using snap-on modis to check and feel it lacks alot.pcm shows fuel disabled due to vtd active. checked ignition key state and start,run,...	View
	2007 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak C5C042 6.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on, low power VIN: 1GBE5C1247 Hi guys. Its been a long time since I put in a request, but I get alot of help from this site with the posts! I am needing help on this Duramax. This is one of my towing companys truck which he bought used and has had a history of problems with the injector ci... Trouble codes: P2146 (Injector positive volts Group 1 14 cylinders)	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic WT 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHK33D97 hey guys this truck wont start,but it acts like it wants to start.i can clear the p0341 code and crank and the code comes back instantly.i have followed the alldata flow chart and according to it i dont have a wire problem.i have good v-ref,ground and signal a... Trouble codes: P0341	View
	1995 Dodge Dakota SLT 5.2L no speedo VIN: 187GG23Y5S Hi to all. We have this dodge truck that was brought in with no speedo. I have gone over this truck countless times and acording to alldata I should have found it but still doesnt work. I have checked all the wires for breaks or missing signales and found that...	View
	2004 Dodge Dakota Sport 4.7L ball joint VIN: 1D7HG38N94 i hpe someone has run across this before. i have a 2004 dakota 4 wheel drive. i tried replacing the lower ball joint and can't seem to get one to fit they are all too small. i tried 3 aftermarket and 2 from the dealer. no one seems to know what's going on i ev...	View
	2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L Electronic VIN: WDXPD94476 We have this sprinter in that goes into limp home when at operating temp. We have a code for internal control problem. We are losing the voltage to the solenoid driver when the problem occurs. We need to replace the tran. module. The dealer cannot tell us if t...	View
	2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L no shift VIN: 1D7KS28C26 vehicle was towed in to shop, trans. won't shift, scanned vehicle, found multiple fault codes for engine sensors low Ref. circuit voltage/ transmission-- TVAA stuck, low REf. circuit voltage, Gov. pressure sensor offset... performed circuit tests, removed remo...	View
	2007 Dodge Ram 2500 TRX4 5.9L overdrive VIN: 3D7MX48C37 The truck will randomly drop out of overdrive,and the O/D light flashes and the transmission temp light comes on. The temp gauage in the cab reads normal. I took the truck on a harsh 90 mile road test and could not duplicate the condition Thanks for the hel...	View
	1969 Ford Mustang 5.8L charging system VIN: F10230E106 OK, here's what I have. 1969 Mustang, 351 Cleveland, T-5, lots of goodies like Currie rear and upgraded front suspension. Complaint is alternator is overcharging, and tests at both the charge pin on the alternator and at the battery reveal an output of about 1...	View
	1991 Ford F-350 Custom 7.3L Transmission VIN: 2FDKF38M5M The trans is now making a noise. The customer says that the noise occured all at once. The noise occurs only at low (1750) rpm. Ablove 1750 rpm the noise is gone. The noise is definitley happening in the first three gears and I think in the other two gears als...	View
	1997 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1FALP53SXV Hi everyone, I have this 97 ford taurus that is having idling/surging problems when the a/c is on. The car runs great until the a/c is turned on. When the a/c compressor cycles on, the idle will go up approx. 300 rpms more and slowly come back down to normal....	View
	1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 4.6L Cuts out VIN: 1FAFP46VXX Hey guys I have a problem with a 1999 Ford mustang cobra (manual trans, 4.6 8cyl) I hope you can give me some tips on this. The symptoms are: After running for over 12 minutes start jerking and bucking real hard when starts on first gear, the fuel pressure jum...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FTRW08L81 The number 3 plug came out of the hole, other than that has ran well for a long time. We removed the head and our machine shop repaired all 4 holes in the RH head with the lock n stitch inserts. Reinstalled the head and it runs terribly. The engine vacuum is l...	View
	2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0L Abs VIN: 1FMZU77EX3 Vehicle came in for having a problem stopping at low speeds. Test drove indicated abs would kick on from 5-0 miles per hour, vehicle sensing a wheel lock up while in motion Visually inspected vehicle and did related repair work listed above, it was due. Sympto...	View
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L Spark plugs VIN: 1FTNF20585 So we got this truck in for spark plugs and I've been dying to do one since I've read so much about them breaking tips off. I've been looking forward to finding out what it takes and boy I got a pickle here. Broke 6 of the 8 plugs off and I got the extraction ...	View
	2007 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L tire pressure monitor VIN: 1FMEU65857 this explorer has two problems. one is tire pressure monitor code b2872. all tires read good. code on after a few miles driving. can't reset. but the biggest problem is oil loss. this customer takes unreal good care of this car. the engine is spotless. no leak...	View
	1992 GMC C2500 Sierra SLE 5.7L 1-2 shift VIN: 2GTFK29K1N Driving down the expressway 70mph when suddenly the trans. appeared to go into neutral. NO slipping or unusual noises - I pulled over and realised that I have only 1st & reverse. Any ideas what I should check?	View
	1995 GMC Sonoma SL 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on, Runs very rough VIN: 1GTCS19Z4S Thanks in advance. This vehicle was towed in for start and stall. When we first started the vehicle it did not stall, but it did run as if it had a missfire. Upon inspection we could see manifold gasket leaking externally, with cooling system pressure test and... Trouble codes: 43 (Esc module)	View
	1997 GMC K2500 Sierra SL 5.7L Entire System VIN: 1GTGK29R6V Hey everyone, I got this truck in almost a week ago and am pulling out my hair. It came in with no brake pressure. Found the rear line had no fluid from the proportioning valve and had to change the calipers & wheel cylinders to bleed the system due to seized ...	View
	2003 GMC Savana 3500 6.0L all electrical VIN: 1GDJG31U74 Thanks for the help in advance. Van was towed in for a no start customer wanted starter replaced. But when you turn key on all lights on instrument cluster cycle on then off constantly as long as the key is on. When you turn to the start position starter solen...	View
	2004 GMC Yukon Denali 6.0L Ride control VIN: 1GKEK63U84 Hey guys, have 2004 Yukon Denali rear ride control not working due to rear shocks blown out. replaced rear shocks & compressor assembyl all with new G.M. parts. Now compressor will fill shocks all the way. service ride control light on, code c0660 level exhaus...	View
	1999 Honda Prelude 2.2L keyless entry VIN: JMBB6249XC Hi, my name's Brian, shop manager at Erol's Automotive. I have a '99 prelude here that we had the battery disconnected on, and at first the keyless entry didn't operate. We followed the reprogramming procedure outlined in Alldata which I confirmed with Honda a...	View
	2001 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L Right Front Axle VIN: JHLRD18631 This was sent to me by another shop, this is the 3rd time axle has came apart from right inner axle tripot. It is NOT coming out of transmission, it is pulling tripot out of tripot housing. customer has only owned car about 6 months, there is no evidence of a...	View
	2002 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L transmission VIN: 5FNRL189X2 Vehicle towed in---stalled at stop---dies as soon as it's put in any gear. Acts like torque converter is locked up. Has no codes and lockup solenoid tests good. Talked to 2 different dealer service departments---said they have never seen this on a Honda---lots...	View
	1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.5L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHWF35V0X Hey guys, it's spring time again. Got this one with a P1600 code but my mitchell on demand does not list this code. tried several literatures but still no definition. Did anyone come across this code (P1600) on hyundai's. car drives fine, but customer says it ... Trouble codes: P0743, P1600 (Have no idea)	View
	1995 Isuzu Rodeo S 3.2L Drive Belts VIN: 4S2CK58V55 There is a squeal noise coming from accessory area intermittently, noise will usually occur when ac compressor clutch engages sometimes it occurs without ac on i have not removed timing cover yet i suspect that it could be coming from a timing belt or belt pul...	View
	2002 Isuzu Trooper Limited 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JACDJ58X82 we have a 2002 isuzu trooper here wich is stuck in fail safe mode[reduced power light is on] it has a p1295 &p1125 code .the car will not acelerate. i checked the pedal sensor its actually 3 sensors in one. 2 of the sensors check out fine ,but sensor 1 wont do... Trouble codes: P1295, P1125	View
	1991 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign 4.0L Hesitation, Stall VIN: SAJHY174XM This car has been to the dealer and one other shop trying to solve this problem. I thought I was smart enough to fix it, but I was wrong...I need Help! Hesitation from stop in Drive only. Shift to reverse, ok, shift back to drive, hesitation and stumble, back ...	View
	1979 Jeep CJ7 4.2L engine VIN: J9M93AC847 First of all I want to thank IATN Members in advance, I dont like to ask for help but this one has me going crazy. We put reman motor in not because of over heating just old wear and tear. The Jeep over heats very rapidly since pump was new and thermostat was ...	View
	2006 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 4.2L Unknown VIN: SALMF1342A can not find any info on this code p2601	View
	2002 Lexus GS300 3.0L Steering angle sensor VIN: JT8BD69S62 I replaced the brake hydraulic unit to repair a problem with not being able to stop the car in a smooth manner. It seems like the power assist portion was the cause as the problem is now fixed. However, before the unit was replaced I noticed that the steering ...	View
	1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L Suspension VIN: 1LNLM91V2R Ride compressor has a leak at the line outlet causing air ride not to inflate. I have tried everything possible to seal it up. Ford does not have a repair kit apparantly, any idea's please?? Thanks!	View
	2003 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0L MIL Lamp on, Od light flashes VIN: 4F2CZ96193 Speedo never works. Odo disappears on first acceleration after startup, goes to dashes on display. O/d light flashes continuously after initial acceleration after startup. Shutting engine off resets everything until you take off. Trans shifts funny, i dont thi... Trouble codes: P0720 (Output shaft speed sensor ckt), P0722 (Output speed sensor no signal), U1041 (Scp invalid data for vehicle speed), U1123 (Scpinvalid for odometer), B1352 (Ignition key-in ckt failure)	View
	2008 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BK32F58 This Mazda is driving me crazy. It came to us in several boxes with a bad back story. The body shop repaired it and didn't reattach a coolant hose properly which blew off when the owner was driving it. The owner then drove it until it stopped running. Another ... Trouble codes: P0303 (Misfire cylinder 3)	View
	2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L Srs VIN: WDBNG70J93 Hello we have a benz with an SRS light on we were able to pull a code with lonch scan tool (91A3) and we cant find any info on this code if any one has come acros this and could help it would be apricated thanks!	View
	2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 1.8L P/S Pump VIN: WDBRF40J43 Fellow tech's... Help me out here...I got a 03 Mercedes C230 Kompressor. Came in with no poower steering- hard as a rock. I could hardly turn the wheel. P/S Fluid was leaking from inbetween the resivoir and the pump housing. With engine running, pump made very...	View
	2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 3.5L Front End Noise VIN: 4JGBB86E16 This ML has a noise from the front, that is felt thru the steering wheel the most. I think it could be both wheel bearings bad, but with low milage and thinking they both could be bad, I wanted to ask if any one has seen this before or could it be a front diff...	View
	2003 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 3.5L No Start VIN: 6MMAP67P83 this came from a shop from down the street,so i tried to step up and fix this one, well its one is weird. when trying to start this car it wont start.spark is good fuel is good air is good and the timing is on.what i noticed is the car floods the plugs real ba...	View
	2004 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 3.5L Accessories VIN: 6MMAP67P14 Vehicle will intermittently flash the lights & horns. Customer is OK with disabling the anti-theft system. I've studied the schematic on Alldata but do not see a way to do this. There is a dedicated fuse (fuse 11) in the underhood box that I thought would do t...	View
	2003 Nissan Altima 2.5L Charging VIN: 1N4AL11DX3 Customer coma alternator it fail we replace new ones and test again all pass 1 week later come back altaternator fail again, we test not charge only 11.88 vol maybe alt defective ! we give him diffrence brand and test all pass 2 week later car tow back no char...	View
	2003 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L fuel gauge VIN: JN1DA31D03 hello to all iatn members,hope everyone is doing well,customer had car towed to shop,it died on the hiway,crank no start,car had no fuel pressure so has i went to remove pump found car to be out of gas,fuel gauge reading a quater tank,so replaced the sending u...	View
	2004 Nissan Murano SE 3.5L Hesitation VIN: 1N4BA41EX4 Vehicle loses power above 3000 rpm under acceleration but it has a strong spark knock noise. Sounds like a sawing machine very loud. No codes, Reading data with Conuslt III all "looks" ok. And I said "LOOKS" because I can't see anything that jumps on front of ...	View
	1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L Unknown VIN: 1G2WP1213W I have what I only can describe as "wheel hop" which only happens on medium to heavy acceleration from a stop. Accelerating at normal traffic speeds from a stop and there is no problem felt. I had a bad motor mount by the crankshaft pulley which I replaced and...	View
	2002 Saturn Vue 3.0L 2-3 shift VIN: 5GZCZ63B02 Vehicle came in with a 3/4 flare. The fluid was quite dark and the used car dealer that sent it wanted to try a flush and seal conditioner. After doing it, we lost third gear completely. If we got going fast enough, it would go to 4th and 5th and lock up. The ...	View
	2006 Saturn Ion-2 2.2L radio VIN: 1G8AL55F26 Hi everybody! What we have is a new customer, his Saturn Ion 2 was towed in with a dead battery. We were told that he has been in Florida for 6 months and just got home. He said he went out to start his car and all it did was click, he came out later and tried...	View
	2008 Suzuki XL-7 3.6L compressor VIN: 2S3DA44179 Hey guys, this one is a bit more light hearted then most. This vehicle has an annoying vibration resonance complaint when the engine is at idle and the compressor is engaged. The noise goes away when the idle is changed or the compressor is cycled off. A vibra...	View
	1978 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Clutch VIN: FJ40296006 Sure didn't see this one coming! First time customer presented us with a "clean" 1978, with 15,000 actual miles, Land Cruiser with the complaint that the clutch wouldn't disengage completely -- grinding gears when shifting into first or reverse, and extreme cr...	View
	2006 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L MIL Lamp on this 1zz engine has intermittent check light coming on,with code p0012,have changed eng oil and replaced vvt contol valve,engine runs fine,but code will reapear at times,i am presumeing that this code relates to the cam timing mechanism,cam angle sensor was re... Trouble codes: P0012	View
	2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L won't rev over 3000 VIN: 3VWCK3K31C This car came in for a headgasket. During headgasket work we decided to replace the old cam sensor with a new on while everything was apart. After completing the headgasket the car starts and runs fine but will not rev over 3k rpm and throws a p0343 code. The ...	View
	2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L No Start, VIN: 3VWRL71K79 Hello all. We have this Jetta that a high school kid filled with gas and ran until it died. It was towed in to us and we tried our usual method for when this happens. We drained the fuel tank and filled with diesel, disconnected and blew out all the lines, re...	View
	2002 Volvo V70 T5 2.3L Abs VIN: YV1SW53D52 Hi thanks to all of you in advance on this one. We have this 2002 volvo that came in with a message on the dash "Anti-skid" Service required. Also the anti skid light is on the dash. using the Genisys with 4.0 software scanned ABS module and found 2 codes stor...	View

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	2004 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L possible frt. axles,bearings,transfer case VIN: WBCPS73404 Thanks guys for your help. replaced transfer case with good used unit.Problem solved. Not able to find any suppliers for clutches or any internal parts for this unit.	6
	2001 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L Misfire VIN: 1G6KS54Y61 Got it fixed. Had to take it to my local Caddy dealership for diagnosis. All twenty replies were off the mark on this one. It was the bank 2 sensor 1, wrong voltage at hot startup. Aparently this sets no codes, but fouls up the open/closed loop operation, ... Trouble codes: P0300.	26
	1997 Chevrolet K3500 5.7L Fail Safe Mode VIN: 1GCHK34R2V Okay. I know it took a while for me to close this but I wanted to make sure it was out the door...for good. The input sensor was the fix. I guess I never even considered that would cause a problem being that it checked out on my meter. But then I decided t...	13
	2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L Rear hvac VIN: 1GNEK13Z13 Went through the re-calibration procedure, this reset the rear unit back to operational specs and it began to work properly	4
	2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5L No Start VIN: 1G1ZT64864 Hello Vehicle went to the local dealer as the computer is a warranty part . We allowed them to diagnos the car . They came back saying a computer was the fix . After they replaced the computer it still did not start . They tried a BCM figuring it was a secur...	7
	2005 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L No Shift VIN: 2C3AA63H65 Thank you all for the support, Neil's explanation of the system's opperation, explained the lack of solenoid controll voltage, and Michael provided the correct tests and got my "OlE" noggin back on straight. Embarrassing as it is, from the wire diagrams and c...	7
	2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 3.5L 1-2 & 3-4 shifts VIN: 2C4GM68435 Thank you for all who replied. havent fix'ed problem customer needed vehicle back. Not being an internal transmissoin guy, we refered them to a local trans specialty shop. hoping to hear final result as to what was causing this "squeek" type noise. once again ...	8
	2003 Dodge Caravan Sport 3.3L hvac air circulation VIN: 1D4GP25R93 I should say the customer is happy with the way it is working now since the clicking noise is gone and some heat is going to the windshield, have done the recalibrations for the doors and didn't change anything as far as more heat to windshield. Tech posts are...	4
	2001 Ford F-150 XLT 4.2L Misfire VIN: 1FTZX17271 First,thank you very much for your time and help offered.Sorry if I didnt make myself clear.As I mentioned before that the tranny was removed for repairs.I know about a couple of you guys asked or commented about tranny dtc's.(P0713,P01747,P1760).I pulled the ...	22
	2007 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L condenser VIN: 1FMFU15554 thanks for all the help. i managed to remove the condenser from the top by removing the top torx bolts that hold the grille assembly in and then, after unclipping the plastic condenser frame from the radiator saddles, wrestled the condenser forwatd and down, t...	5
	2007 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTYR10U57 First of all, to anyone dealing with late model ford fuel system problem, too rich or too lean seemingly without reason. Check the possiblity of it having an engine replaced. If so check injector part #. This one had 3.0 taurus injectors. 3.0 Ranger injectors... Trouble codes: P2196 (bank 1 sensor 1 not switching from rich), P2198.	9
	2010 Ford F150 5.4L Accessories VIN: 1FTFW1EV8A Thanks for all the help. The customer finally found his other key and I was able to reprogram it with that one. Didn't realize that the other key not programmed would be the master key until you guys explained that. Thanks a lot. I have now learned more and...	7
	1990 Honda CRX HF 1.5L Rev limiter too low. VIN: JHMED8367L Wow, thanks for all the great suggestions and ideas. i thought i might not get very many replies considering the nature of the problem, but i guess i was wrong! Anyways, had scoped the ckp from the sensor to the ecm harness and it checked out in every aspect, ... Trouble codes: 04 (CKP open or short), 41 (o2 heater malfunction).	9
	2004 Infiniti QX56 5.6L hazard lights VIN: 5N3AA08A04 Thanks for the replies. I bought a 1 day subscription to the Nissan website- found that the wire colors are correct, but the pin #'s on the BCM connector do not match the actual pin numbers on the connector itself. In other words, the pin marked as 29 on the...	3
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L brake pedal low VIN: 1J4GW58N41 The fix for this vehicle was to replace the master cylinder, found gunk built up in mc bottom of container with a piece of foil from the cap of a brake fluid bottle floating over primary hole in mc. Decided to go for master after inonsistent test blocking diff...	9
	2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW48N64 HEY GUYS LOOKS LIKE THE VALVE SPRINGS FIXED IT. THE CUSTOMER HAS BEEN DRIVING IT WITH NO LIGHT. THANKS ALOT!! Trouble codes: P0301 (misfire 1 cylinder).	8
	1997 Kia Sportage 2.0L No Start VIN: KNDJA7234V I have tryed all of the fixs that were offered I have replaced both relays, cleaned and tightened all ground and replaced ECU with a used unit All of this and still wont start	10
	1995 Lincoln Continental Signature 4.6L Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1LVLM97V2S I'll call this a fix but I may still have another issue. I replaced the fuelpump and brought the pressure up to 32 psi regulate which in turn allowed for better fuel atomization through the injectors. This did bring my LTFT and STFT readings back in check alth... Trouble codes: P0171 (Bank 1 lean), P0174 (Bank 2 lean).	15
	2004 Lincoln Aviator 4.6L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 5LMEU88H24 The vehicle just returned and checked for misfires in mode 6. Sure enough cylinder 3 has a misfire. Estimated a coil and tune-up and the customer has declined repairs at this time. When the work is done will confirm the vehicle is fixed. Seems that the fau... Trouble codes: B1601 (PATS Recieved incorrect key code), B1600 (PATS fault), P1246 (Generator fault), P0717 (Turbine speed sensor no signal).	11
	2003 Mazda Protege LX 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BJ22503 Hey guys, I waited about a week to close this request because this problem was so intermittent. I only duplicated the misfire once and it happend so quickly that I couldnt diagnose it. What I finally did was ohmed the coils and found that one had extremely h... Trouble codes: P0300.	7
	2000 Nissan Frontier SE 3.3L timing belt VIN: 1NGED27TIY This vehicle is fixed. There was no damage to valves or pistons. The electric issue (see update) was a bad connector to the distributer. One of the wires had pulled out of its factory bond in the connector and was not making any contact. Once repaired the vehi...	30
	1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette GL 3.4L A/C Fuse VIN: 1GHDX03E1X Thanks to all that helped. Customer decided to replace compressor and the problem is gone. Comressor clutch was drawing almost 8 amps. Thaks guys.	6
	2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP 4.6L Abs/Trac VIN: 1G2HZ54Y85 All replies I got wer valid tests and I apreciate the help guys! It did turn out t be the EBCM. Wiring and sensors checked out well and the data suggested the speed went up on the one wheel almost ruling out an open. I suspect a bad solder joint in the EBCM as...	4
	2006 Pontiac G6 2.4L interior lighting VIN: 1G27G55856 this vehicle came back at the being of this week to complete the diag on the electrical problem.after a week of on and off again tracking wires i am happy to report we have a fix.this vehicle is a drive time car and goes thru there recon center before sell.so ...	6
	2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4L abs VIN: 2CKDL73F06 Thanks for the help. Went back with my scanner and graphed wheel speed sensor data. Left rear sensor dropped out at just below about two mph. Replaced sensor and have a happy customer. Thanks again for your help, I guess I should slow down A bit	4
	2001 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2T1BR12E11 Hi everyone, thanks a ton for all the input. I swapped all four injectors from another vehicle and fuel trim came down to virtually 0. Thanks again for all the help. I would have thought clogged injectors would give me a lean condition at WOT too but i gues... Trouble codes: P0171.	16
	2011 Toyota CAMRAY 2.7L timing chain VIN: 4T1BF3EKXB Well one one reply was a serious attempt at help. The information was pretty much what TIS says to do but more detailed. After numerous attempts using the Toyota procedure to unlock the actuator it still does not unlock. I finally got hold of Toyota engineeeri...	8
	1994 Volkswagen CABRIOLET 1.8L Radio VIN: WVWAB5156P Thank for the replies...Lou is the man. Thanks Lou. It seems with the reman radio and the swap the dealer couldn't match the numbers.	7
	1997 Volvo 960 2.9L Failed State Emissio VIN: YV1KS9606V Vehicle fixed and passed the emmission test. Replacing the thermostat and engine temperature sensor was the key to getting all the sensors to reset when following the prescribed 'driving procedure'.SB23-0059 dated 02/2007 While the temperature gauge was showin...	15

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