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	2000 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8L Cooling Systems VIN: WAUDH28D6Y Hello to all Audi specialists. I work in a shop with mostley japanese and domestic vehicles. I have a customer here with an audi heater hose coupling broken.I have no information on shop key regarding whats involved in replacing hoses. Can anyone who has had t...	View
	1998 BMW 740iL 4.4L door acuators VIN: WBAGJ8326W thanks in advance for any help I replaced the footwell flap motor, ventilation flap motor, defrost flap motor and stratification flap motor all on the right side of this bmw due to trouble codes 5,1,3,7 the old motors would still move but set codes right away....	View
	2000 BMW 323i 2.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WBAAM3342U TPS voltage on the scan tools do not move until 4000RPM (parked in shop) About 1/4-1/2 inch of pedal travel. I am sure the numbers and the percentage should move instantly. Does anyone have one in the shop to compare? Thanks. Rick	View
	2001 BMW 740iL 4.4L Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGH834X1 P0102 will set every second key cycle when cleared. Voltages at mass air flow look good and mass air flow meter has been replaced. I thought maybe someone here might be able to help...thanks Trouble codes: P0102 (Air Mass Min Values Fail Rationality Check)	View
	2007 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0si 3.0L Blower VIN: 4USBU535X7 Hello all, Customer is complaining about no blower speed change from her heater after the dealer replace the battery. Only code I have been able to pull was a FF code (Energy saving mode activated). I have not been able to find any information for this in Al...	View
	1981 Cadillac DeVille 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6AD6997B After a/c and oil leak repairs check engine light has come on, code 18 for crankshaft sensor, do not see that it has a crank sensor, it is a 8-6-4 TBI engine, cleared code and restart and light comes back on immediatly,some what lost on how to proceed, not muc... Trouble codes: 18 (Crankshaft sensor)	View
	2004 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KD54Y24 Car came in with check engine light on. Cust complaint was that it stalls at lights sometimes as well. I found that it had codes for crank sensor A so I replaced both of them with parts from the dealer. It also has a code p0741 for TCC stuck off. Cust chose no...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 4.3L No Start, No cel, no spark VIN: 1GCFG15WXV I have a 97 chevy express van with a no start, no spark, no rpm signal to snap-on scanner or a gm tech 2 scanner. Have checked power to and from coil, icm, crank and cam sensor. Used a timing gun to check for spark on all wires and coil wire with no luck. So i...	View
	1997 Chevrolet S10 4.3L No Start, Misfire VIN: 1GCCS14XOV Hi Guys I have this truck that when cranking sometimes it cranks hard and skips teeth on the starter. At one time it had set a crank sensor circuit code(sorry don't remember #) so we replaced crank sensor and all seemed well until customer came to pick up and ...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0L No Start, No crank VIN: 1G1AP14P65 Car wont crank, replaced with used.programmed with latest calibration with tech 2 and tis2.replaced becuse pcm was missing.radio and amplifier also missing.have tested ign switch checked ok. Preformed 10 min relearn with tech 2 .relearn failed. Preformed 30 mi... Trouble codes: B3033 (Security system indicates tamper), B2960 (Security system sensor data incorrect but valid), P0315 (Ckp variation not learned)	View
	2007 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5L window regulator VIN: 1G1ZS57N17 I need help. I am trying to replace the left rear window regulator. The door panel push pins are removed, the double-d shaped plug& 2 torx head screws are removed. The next step (I hope)is to remove the door handle trim plate. I cannot or don't know how to rem...	View
	1996 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L 3-4 shift VIN: 1C4GP64L4T Thanks in advance. I have this older Chrysler van. It came in with complaint of trans. slipping and check engine light on. Scanned and had a codes listed above. Clutch values are within spec. LR=63, 2-4=39, OD=138, UD=53. Specs for each are: LR=35-85, 2-4=20-7...	View
	1998 Chrysler Concorde LXi 3.2L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2C3HD56J1W This one is racking my brain, and it's the office manager's daughter's car, so I need some help. She bought the car wholesale 3 months ago. After a month, the engine died. Ended up having spun rod bearings, so one of my co-workers installed a used engine with ...	View
	1999 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 1-2 shift VIN: 1B7KF2368W This truck starts out I'n 2nd gear and then upshifts fine if you try to pull it into Manuel 1st it won't go into 1st either	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L timing chain VIN: 1D7HU18NX3 Hi all. I have a 03 dodge with a 4.7 that's eating my lunch.Veh. came in with noisy timing chain.I replaced the timing chains,guides and tensioners as a kit.Veh. was quiet when job was completed and we released veh.to cust.At the time of repair I noticed the e...	View
	2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie 5.9L Compression VIN: C55G754141 Vehicle came in for excessive blow by. Vehicle is not chipped or modified. While running oil fill cap would almost jump out of its home. Tested for overboost, nothing apparent. Performed compression test (see results), and found #6 to be at 0psi. Removed head ...	View
	2005 Dodge Caravan SXT 3.3L coolant fan VIN: 1D4GP24R45 i need some input before i condemn th ecm. the coolant fans on this van run intermittantly with the vehicle shut down. they come on for a few seconds randomly. it will eventually drain the battery. i was able to check the control circuit from the ecm to the re...	View
	2006 Dodge Magnum SE 2.7L Cuts out VIN: 2D4FV47T76 Customer complaint is while driving coming to astop engine stalls out. Also happens when turning into parking spot. Also driving on parking lot or street turning corner at low speeds stalls out. Problem seem to not happen with ac off, but more constant when ac...	View
	2006 Dodge Ram 2500 TRX4 5.9L guages,signals,headlights VIN: 1D7KS28C66 vehicle will start flashing lights or they may just stay on even with switch off. 4 way flashers may go on. horn may blow,ck engine light will illuminate showing random codes...the codes seem to change.codes present now are u1403 and u1421. ck this with genesi...	View
	2010 Dodge Charger 3.5L ignition VIN: 2B3CA4CV7A Ok the problem is I need to install an ignition override on this 2010 Charger with the police package option #27A. The thing is I can't come up with a wiring diagram that shows where the 8 wires go that come out of the ignition switch. What this will do is let...	View
	1997 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L Mechanical VIN: 1FTCR10A2V This truck has a weird problem. Iatn had nothing in archives. When you rev it up and then let off the gas engine dies. When trying to restart, engine spins real fast and has no compression. Let it sit awhile and it will restart. Idles fine and will rev up but ...	View
	2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L 2-3 Shift VIN: 1FTNW21F1Y Sorry not much experience with diesel or transmissions. Any help would be appreciated. Customer complains of harsh 2-3 shift ongoing for a year and has recently gotten worse. During the test drive I watched the scan tool data and found computer commanding 3r...	View
	2002 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Vents VIN: 1FAHP59UX2 No cold air. Low side lines frosted/ very cold. Appears that accumulator is frosted and between the accumulator and compressor line is frozen the most. Also, the compressor does not cycle off in any position, and doesn't cycle on without putting on Max A/C or ...	View
	2003 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FMPU16W63 hi ford guys,thanks for looking and your time, this Expidation came in for no start concern,when I test it I found its ckranking with no start and if you keep ckranking(for few seconds) it will stop ckranking and the mailge show --- and crouse indicator comes ...	View
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX14594 Vehicle came to us from wholesale auction,so no previous history available.Customer complained of poor idle,stalling,no power and engine noise.Former technician diagnosed the problem as a compression issue on #2. He then pulled passenger side cyl head,found no...	View
	1993 GMC G3500 Vandura 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Lacks power VIN: 2GTFG35K5P Minor poor idle from cold start but would attribute that to low compression and high mileage engine, once operating temperature stumbles almost to the point of stalling like too much fuel or something not a misfire and slightly off idle tip in accel it hesitat...	View
	1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L Mechanical VIN: 1HGCE324YW Thanx in advanced for helping out guys. We have this honda that came in with reverse grinding, got tranny out tooka part found bad syncro, we replaced all the reverse componenets exept servo, put back in vehicle no reverse, got it off again took it apart verey...	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
	2003 Honda S2000 2.0L immobilizer VIN: JHMAP11443 This is my sister-in-laws car. Have not looked at it yet, thought I would get some input first. Car cranks and won't start, intermittently.Green key light is flashing. She keeps trying, and eventually it starts. May act up several times in one day, or go a wee...	View
	2000 Hyundai Accent GL 1.5L overdrive VIN: KMHCG45G3Y OK heres one I could use some help on. Vehicle came in with complaint of no overdrive for ten miles after start up. We have drove and confirmed three seperate times. Vehicle will not go into overdrive for ten miles and whhen it does you can command it on and o...	View
	2002 Kia Spectra 1.8L Master Cylinder VIN: KNAFB12142 Having trouble with this one any help would be greatly appreciated customer brings this vehicle in with concern of brake pedal will intermittently go to the floor verified customers concern after brakes are applied 3 or 4 times pedal will go to the floor.custo...	View
	2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L cluster lighting VIN: 1LNHM81V96 I have a 2006 Lincoln Towncar that is driving my mechanics crazy. When you turn on the lights manually or if they come on during dark conditions the cluster dimms out. If you turn up the dimmer all the way up just before the interior lights come on, you can ju...	View
	1991 Mazda Miata 1.6L air bag light VIN: JM1NA3517M hello, we have a 91 miata air bag light issue(code 5). it is flashing a code 5 (d-sensor) circuit malfunction. we recently replaced the clock spring due to a different air bag light code(6). about a week after the replacement the light returned with a new code...	View
	2002 Mazda Millenia S 2.3L Surge, Stall VIN: JM1TA22292 this vehicle came in cel on and stalls. it had code p0105 p0134 p0305 p0404 p0740 p1250 p1601. we replaced intake boot, o2 sensors, plugs, coil boots, prc solenoid, map/baro solenoid, trans rebuild, replaced broken tees and vacuum hoses and all other solenoid ... Trouble codes: P0725	View
	2002 Mazda MPV EX 3.0L 2/3 Slip VIN: JM3LW28J82 Can pressue be raised for diect ony? All the other gears are good. At full thottle it is much better. Any ideas? Thanks for your time and help!	View
	2005 Mazda 3 i 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BK32365 hellow to all, i got this mazda subletted from another shop with a code 2177 system too lean off idle. i have checked all the obvious things, replaced the purge solenoid per the tsb with no improvement. repaired broken wire at maf sensor harness. my ff data sh... Trouble codes: 2177 (system too lean off idle)	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDB2030612 Hi all.. We have a Merc c240 will intermittently hesitate in the engine ,flash on the engine light and then bring on esp warning on dash after. Almost like some one turned off the key for a split second. Other times the engine fan will come on full speed then ...	View
	2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 3.5L timming VIN: WDBWK56F36 car came in with 1208 and 1200 codes constant adjustment of can right bank. yes it was a wore out ballance shaft gear replaced everything put back in car and it showed left cam corolation out of sinc on both cams so i pulled it back out and to my suprise it wa...	View
	2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 4Matic 3.0L Steering VIN: WDBRF92J46 Hi Mercedes guys I have C280 with a low speed shudder from the Transfer Case. Also the steering gets very tight at moderate speeds but feels ok at a stop. My question is should I do the flush procedure on the T case or replace the unit. Also Has anyone out the...	View
	2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI 3.0L Hesitation hi all. thanks in advance. I am limited to proprietary information on Mercedes. codes 912D;glowlamp, and code 9023;passenger seat belt. the SRS light is on, which is the 9023. I was told to change the passenger seat belt latch, as they get dirty and set this...	View
	2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L Unknown VIN: 4M2DU86W53 Has a oil leak in spark plug hole. #8 cyl. Does not have any leaks above to cause this. Any thoughts?	View
	2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6L wheel bearing noise VIN: 4M2EU48836 replaced both bearing and front diff noise still there sounds like letf front rotated tires too any one run in to this	View
	2003 Nissan Sentra XE 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D93 Hi all car has po507, i cleaned t body did idle relearn ok for 2 days same code returns, i checked for broken-loose wires none found. Did idle stop learn, air volume learn again this time code set when idling in shop. Replace t body did relearn again now it ha... Trouble codes: P0507	View
	2004 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L left rear abs sensor VIN: 1N4BA41E74 Help!!! this car keeps giving a code c1106 for the left rear abs sensor. previously we replaced the sensor and still had the code. we checked the wiring to the computer and that was good. replaced the computer and still have the same problem. changed the wheel...	View
	2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L no 4th VIN: 2G1WL52M02 This vehicle has had some crazy issues, the vehicle was slamming into 2nd gear and it had no 4th gear, going at 3500 rpm and 120 kms on the highway...customer requested we changed transmission, we changed the transmission...SAME PROBLEM...now the customer woul...	View
	2000 Saab 9-3 2.0L Convertible VIN: YS3DD78H2Y The car came into our shop from a used car sales facility. The used car place attempted to get the top to operate and found the convertible to be leaking when operated. We received the car and the top was totally inopt. I went along with diagnosis and found on...	View
	2000 Subaru Forester L 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire VIN: JF1SF6358Y Hard cold start after head gasket replacement, heavy smoke and misfire. Smoke smells like raw fuel. #2 and #3 plugs soaked with fuel. Engine will stall if the throttle is rolled on smoothly.If the throttle is opened quickly it will pop out the intake and exhau... Trouble codes: P0133	View
	1989 Toyota Pickup 2.4L fuel pump VIN: JT4RN01P3R After replacing the motor in this vehicle it would not start. I narrowed it down to a fuel delivery issue.I have spark, I have compression, I have injector pulse but there is no fuel being delivered to the rail. I disconnected the line before the filter so I k...	View
	2004 Toyota RAV4 2.4L Steering locks left VIN: JTEGD20V55 This car came in from our local body shop. It had been wrecked and repaired in Michigan in the left front. It had a new strut, lower control arm and reman steering gear. It has been to 3 other shops including a Toyota Dealer with no resolution. The customer co...	View
	2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWPD63BX1 This car came in for a lean code, checked for vacuum leaks many many many times. Can't seem to find any. Lean code in the computer but car runs fine. Fuel trim was +10 at idle and upwards of 30+ while under load/accelerating. Replaced the MAF sensor and fuel t...	View
	2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.2L Pressure Monitor VIN: WVGBC77L44 Hi every body, i need help, i have a vw touareg with the tire pressure monitor light always on, accessed data from the tire sensors, there is no communication between the tire pressure sensors and the tire pressure module, most likly batteries are dead on the ...	View
	2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L ac system VIN: WVWAK93C16 Hi VW Expert Ladies and Gents, Need some advice. This Passat is at proper freon levels. It has a low side of 45-50 and a high of 150-155 and 60 to 62 degrees at center vent (won't get it done in Florida heat) at idle. Even at 3000 rpm pressures only change sli...	View
	2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L False Warning VIN: WVWAK73C86 We received this vehicle which needed an engine replacement. After replacing engine, we noticed that when the replacement engine was revved to 2k RPMS or more we would get a warning light indicating low oil pressure and telling us to stop the engine. We checke...	View

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	2003 Buick Rendezvous CXL 3.4L brake booster VIN: 3G5DA03E43 Thanks all of you that replied about bleeding tip of just having key turned to run position when you bleed system without scan tool. I was determined to try and gain clearance to lower left side of subframe and remove throttle body and try to sneak booster a...	10
	1999 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Radiator Hose Clamps VIN: IG6KD54Y8X thank you tim from wisconson for the name of the clamp manufacturer(murray).i've spoken with our purchasing dept. and they are aggressively pursuing a first order with this company.this is no small feat,as i have been trying to locate these style clamps(thru n...	12
	1991 Chevrolet RV 7.4L Steering VIN: 1GBKP37NOM I really appreciate all the replies and I think I tried all of them. I never was able to get all the air out. The customer is taking it to someone who specializes in motor homes. If I find out what the fix was I will post it. Thanks again John.	18
	1997 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado 4.3L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEC14W5V Members and all 24 techs who responded i [...] not know what happened here as i closed the help request with a fix and somewhat lenghty explanation on the repair but in summarizing here it was the fuel pump, ordered a delphi pump and she has been running fine sin... Trouble codes: P0134 (Oxy.sensor), P0135 (Oxy sensor).	24
	1999 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L no shift VIN: 1GBKC34F3X well the truck is fixed. it was recommended to replace iss, nsbu (or wiring). turns out the problem was an incorrect spring installed with new afl valve in the valve body. there are two different line ups. one with a plug and one with a flat clip. well the plu...	6
	1999 Dodge Ram 2500 8.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1B7KF23W4X Output shaft speed sensor replacement cured the code for that problem.Oxygen sensors cured the rough idle after warm restart.Then it blew a brake line.Gotta Love it.Thanks for all the replies!!! Trouble codes: P0720 (output speed sensor).	5
	2000 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3HD46R5Y Car was sent to dealer and was scaned with dodge scaner. Tech told me he got the same results. That code not only is not for that car but there is no info on it. Thats what i said! They are at the point that they feel a computor will fix the problem. They even... Trouble codes: 00253 (undocumented code).	5
	2002 Dodge Stratus SE 2.7L Unknown VIN: 1B3EL46R72 Thank you for the help. Our suspision was correct. Transmission was toast. Replaced with used transmission. and advised customer running low on fluid was a bad thing. Again thanks for the help. Another satisfied customer...	11
	2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Plus 3.8L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 2D4GP44L55 Thanks to all those that replied and even thought of replying...Most of you were right on...the O2S was half of the problem...The O2S got rid of the hesitation when accelerating, the other problem was very slow take off from O kms..I was told to check the fuel... Trouble codes: P0032.	18
	1992 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTCR15X4N checked fuel pressure it was 80lbs,changed fuel regulator everything ok.thanks for all the help	17
	1995 Ford Mustang 3.8L Stall VIN: 1FALP45T6S vehicle is on hold, havent fixed yet, will re-post and notify u what the officail fix is. thanks for the tips! i have a feeling itll probably end up being the gear on the speed sensor.	12
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 7.3L Power Steering VIN: 1FTSX31F6X Air in the system! The only way I got the air out was to remove the hydro boost return line from the pump, And let it run in a jug and turn and pump the breaks untill fluid started to flow.	3
	2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTNF21L01 I'm not really sure what I did to fix this. I think I found it by accident. I was under the hood and had the cover off the relay box. I leaned on the PCM relay and all of a sudden the problem went away. I cleaned and tightened the connections and so far so goo... Trouble codes: P0500, P1502, B1323, B1302, B1352.	9
	2001 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Misfire VIN: 1FAFP53U81 Thanks for all of the info from everyone...what we finally did to fix the vehicle was to install both a new injector and a new coil..This was very strange since we always had spark to # 1 cyl all the time.. but when you scoped the engine...you could see a drop...	16
	2002 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0L Unknown VIN: 1FAHP38372 Charles, Dennis and Brian nailed it. We found a bad connection at the connector at the rear of the alternator with a small burnt spot on the connector pin in the alternator. Intermittent battery drain. Vehicle has been gone for 10 days with no problem. The alt...	10
	2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L 4x4 VIN: 1FTWX33FX2 after going over everything again, I replaced the the motor on the transfer case. every thing is working.	6
	2003 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L sliding door VIN: 5FNRL18633 Thanks to all that replied to my request. that Customer declined any further dia. for the repairs. their was some very good infor in the request. thanks again too all.	4
	1995 Isuzu Rodeo S 3.2L Drive Belts VIN: 4S2CK58V55 thanks for everybodys help on this issue replaced the crankshaft pulley due to being seperated retested no squeak noise detected	10
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall, start, and dies VIN: 1J4G24859Y vehicle was fixed by replacement of the cam & crank sensors Trouble codes: P0320.	32
	2003 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L Hesitation, Surge VIN: KNDUP13143 The fix-the charcoal cannister came apart and let charcoal pellets into the check valve on top of the tank. This caused that valve to stick open and with a full tank, gas filled the charcoal cannister and when the purge valve openned, flooded the engine. The ...	3
	1990 Mazda B2200 2.2L engine VIN: JM2UF3137L Thanks to all that helped on this. Will put used motor in it. If I tear into the ring job @ 300k+ will be into full rebuild and truck not worth it. Thanks again.	15
	2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L Misfire VIN: WDBUF56J36 Sorry for late closing, forgot Odd things noticed on this vehicle, if manually shift gears miss fire dosent occur, if leave in drive under load will miss then shut off injector, customer took to dealer for further repairs, have yet heard what they found. Thank... Trouble codes: P0306.	10
	2006 Mercury Monterey Luxury 4.2L coolant reservoir VIN: 2MRDA222X6 THANKS TO ALL THAT REPLIED, FINALLY GETTING BACK TO THIS CAR, I'M GOING TO DISSASEMBLE THE TOP HALF OF THE MOTOR TO SEE IF I CAN SEE ANYTHING, I CANNOT FIND ANYTHING EXTERNALLY. WHEN I FIND THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK I WILL NOTIFY.	7
	2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L no reverse VIN: 5Y2SL62884 i took the trans out and took it apart and found the front clutchs burnt and welded. the car is out of service till custumer gets the money to replace the trans	9
	2005 Subaru Outback R L.L. Bean Edition 3.0L engine mounts VIN: 4S4BP86C25 Thanks for the help on this one. Ended up being a bad mount. Not sure which one it was, so we replaced both of the lower ones we put in a while back. Waited a week before I closed this out to make sure that was the problem. The vehicle made a trip out to Penns...	3
	2005 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4S3BL68685 well, the customer decided to take this car to the dealer at my request.he said the dealer told him the battery terminals were dirty!that they cleaned them and it has been running fine ever since.we both found that hard to believe.i asked him what about the co... Trouble codes: P0700, P0725.	5
	2001 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L No Start VIN: 4T1BF28B91 Car would run on Ether, power was present when cranking at the fuel pump, no fuel pressure found. Replaced fuel pump with Made in Japan Denso pump. Car started up right away. One happy camper.	12
	2005 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner 4.0L 3-2-1 downshift VIN: 5TETU62N76 none of the information corrected the problem. recommend that customer drive till it fails...thanks for the info..all thing recommended were already checked, except ecm, which customer refused, thanks again...	8
	2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TBET34116 Hey Guys, I finally got this Toyota back in the shop. With your shared insight I was able to convince myself that the truck did indeed need a bank 2 sensor1 AF sensor. If you don’t know, this truck has front AF sensors and rear O2 sensors. When at steady ... Trouble codes: P0158.	8
	2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5L power steering VIN: 5TDZK23C47 Good suggestions from all. A reman PS pump fixed it. Jim and others had good info ref Toyotas also having screen issues like the Dodge vans. We pulled resivior, flushed, poked hole in screen, then flushed system (dex3). Started up and we were able to steer pe...	5
	2005 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8L compressor VIN: 2D4GP44LX5 The short reply is that a AC cut out relay fixed the vehicle. I still am not sure how the circuit works.I took the gamble and replaced the relay due to replies stating it is a common problem. One correction on my help request- The pressure switch is F129, I i...	3
	2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L Hesitation VIN: WVWEK73C06 Customer has not Givin authorization yet for repair So I am closing this request But it seems like the flap motor needs to be replaced.The Computer was reflashed with the new information already. I thank everybody for there replies. Trouble codes: P0642 (Senseo reference voltage A Circuit low), P2004 (Intake manifold runner control Stuck open bank 1).	9
	2009 Volkswagen Routan SEL 4.0L Suspension VIN: 2VHW54X19R Thanks for the replies. I have not heard back from the cutomers yet. They were trying to make the dealership that they bought it from repair it. The only helpful tip was that there may be an axle shaft binding. I hope that I'll get to update this with some use...	3
	2001 Volvo S40 1.9L blower VIN: YV1VS29531 Yes blower and resistor did it. Customer admits to changing radio fuse. This must have been why the retainer was loose. Thanks	2
	2004 Volvo V40 1.9L No Start, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1VW27534 I dont know how we all missed the bullentine No 21-21 from 8/15/05. Volvo had a bad batch of intake valves that year that caused this.The heads of the valves errode and cause a lack of valve clearance.Mine was early enought that when the valve warmed up and e... Trouble codes: P0304 (Cyl 4 misfire).	7

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