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	2002 BMW 330Ci 3.0L convertible top VIN: WBAB53482J Need help from BMW techs, on this 330ci the convertible top won't open (no noises)and the upper red light next to the switch is flashing. When the customer brought the car in it was working going down only about 8 inches from the windshield and was jerking and...	View
	2004 BMW 745i 4.4L hard shift on take of VIN: 4X4DP68815 Hi BMW guys,Please help if you can.This car was bought from USA and is a complete bust from what was advertised. The vehicle has multiple codes and i would appreciate you help very much before i start changing parts. engine codes, ambiant temp.,n, electronics ...	View
	2006 BMW 325xi 3.0L No Start VIN: WDBAVD135X need help our Autologic crapped out in the middle of testing & we had several codes: 1) CAS AOB4 start operation (we are waiting for another key from customer) Code does not clear 2) DME 2A80 Intake VANOS activation 3) DME 2A85 Exhaust VANOS activation 4) D... Trouble codes: A0B4	View
	2007 BMW X3 3.0si 3.0L switch backlighting VIN: WBXPC93437 All of the switches in the car that light up are always dimly lit and the battery will go dead as a result over a couple of days. I can access (scan tool)all the modules on the car except for the LSZ Light switching center. When you run the dimmer wheel next t...	View
	1997 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L High Side Pressure VIN: 1G4HP52KVH We have replaced entire A/C system because vehicle came in with pressure 30 psi low side and 350 high side. oriface tube pulled and had a few metal shavings, compressor was 14 years old, so we sold the system. after recharging system to spec, same exact differ...	View
	1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8L pwr doorlock/windows/mirror VIN: 1G4CW52K1V pwr window mirror lock all went out at same time radio does shut off when door is open	View
	1990 Cadillac Seville 4.5L booster VIN: 1G6KS5339L This caddy has that tevis abs sytem. So it does'nt have that traditional vacuum booster. It has an electric motor with accumulator. The customer had no power assist. The motor fuse was burnt. I replaced fuse and checked power to the motor had power going to th...	View
	2004 Cadillac SRX 4.6L fuel guage VIN: 1GYEE63A14 the vehicle would run out of gas and guage reads above 1/4. i replaced the fuel pump assembly problem still happens refered to dealer to reprogram ecm same problem. i removed the tank again removed both sending units i can set them both to empty the guage stil...	View
	2005 Cadillac STS 3.6L starter VIN: 1G6DW67775 Have a frustrating concern here fellas, Vehicle towed into shop. Battery completely dead, customer states has been getting "no fob detected" message and when this happens vehicle will not start. I installed new battery and all was ok till finally "service air...	View
	2006 Cadillac SRX 3.6L Starting VIN: 1GYEE63726 We started with key problem and replaced the ignition housing assembly, lock cylinder and theft antena ring. Vehicle still will not start 9or crank. Have done the key relearn many times - anti theft light will not blink. When turning the key all lights will go...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L No Start, Misfire VIN: 2G1FP22SXP Lots of info here and a lot of parts replaced. Customer started car in the morning and it ran great. He got to his destination and when he tried to restart the car it wouldn't start. It was then towed to our shop. The car started for us but ran poorly. We went...	View
	1997 Chevrolet C3500HD 7.4L Steering&Braking VIN: 1GBKC34J2V OK,Guys this one has me pulling my hair out,this is an AT&T truck,since november of last year this thing is killing p/st.pumps,2 new delco,now have reman on it and it has not made it out of the shop,what's going on is it makes real fine air bubbles and the pre...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4L Misfire VIN: 1G1ND52T4W Hello Fellow techs, i have a headache on my hands. Vehicle came in running rough and missfiring on cylinders 1 and 3 my first thought was coil tower so i replaced it, still doing it then i thought coils so i replaced coils and, still missfires so i went a litt... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4.8L Compressor VIN: 2GCEC13V26 Vehicle came in for an A/C service, after performing an evac & charge we noticed the compressor not engaging. checked fuses and relays, all good. jumped relay to ensure smooth compressor operation, compressor is working fine. Used the scan tool to manually tu...	View
	1996 Chrysler Sebring JX 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall, Misfire VIN: 3C3EL45X9T Engine died in traffic one week prior to having water pump and timing belt replaced.It had restarted and was able to drive home just fine.Engine was started several times and always ran ok. After replacing water pump and belt. the engine will Idle very roughly...	View
	2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Mechanical VIN: 3C8FY78G94 Hi folks, Scratching my head with this one... Customer brings us her PT dream cruiser with a vibration complaint. MIL was also on. Scaned to find code for #3 injector circuit open. NO misfire codes Continuity checked circuit from PCM to injector, found OK. Ra...	View
	2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Seat belt chime VIN: 3A4FY58B46 This vehicle is driving me crazy, the seat belt chime, i think thats what is called, continously chimes when driving, no seat belt, Air bag or any other lights are on. seat belt light appears to be working normal as it goes out when the seat belt is buckled, h...	View
	1982 Dodge D350 5.9L engine cooling VIN: FB46598150 Remanufactured engine #2 same as reman engine #1 idles cool 180-190 Run engine at 2000rpm for 5 minutes and engine temp raises to 250f degrees Tried fixes have been 2 engines, 2 radiators, 6 thermostats, 4 water pumps, upper and lower hoses, cooling fan upg...	View
	1995 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1B4GK44RXS This is one weird deal! Here goes and I apologize for the lengthy post in advance... Vehicle is one owner and he is hard to get info from but wife in background was yelling out more info that was initially left out when vehicle was dropped off. yeah, love that...	View
	2000 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L Cooling Fan VIN: 2B4GP44R9Y Chrysler tech's this one has us running in circles. The testing above is the flow chart for the fan in inop (P01491). All the wireing is good and we have power and ground where we need it. At the relay #1 is ground, #2 is the PCM signal to trigger the relay by...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 3.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1B7HA16KX2 I have this truck that has poor idle and seems to be running rich. There are no codes present and no missfires are present during live data scan. It seems to run a little better with the exhaust unbolted but still runs very poor. Fuel pressure is @47psi within...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.2L Surge, Cuts out VIN: 2B5WB35Y52 this van was parked for a month and has been to several different shops first shop replaced the cat and both o2 sensors and then said problem in trans then trans shop says in engine and so on so after that is when it was parked for about a month and now it is ...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Van 5.2L No Start VIN: 2B7JB21Y62 Hello folks, got this Dodge van in that’s a no start. I was looking at it in the yard today, but it got to be about a hundred degrees out and we decided to hold off till the morning. Van cranks, doesn’t start. We have fuel pressure, injector trigger, and no sp...	View
	2006 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L Evaporator VIN: 1D4GP24R26 Rear Evaporator leaking. Question can and how can rear a/c just be bypassed? Customer does not want to spend money on evaporator. has anyone out there done this before? Thank in advance help	View
	1994 Ford F-350 XLT 5.8L Pressure Solenoid VIN: 1FDKF37H7R Truck broke down / tow in. Key On - constant spark, constant fuel pump, inside of PCM absolutely smoked - no data, no injection pulse. All grounds test good. All under-hood fuses and wiring good. I started to test all computer outputs, relays and solenoids f...	View
	1996 Ford F-250 XLT 7.3L lack of power VIN: 1FTHX26F6T hey techs i've got this 7.3 diesel that i'm having troubles with.truck came in on the hook after it died on the road,we check fuel filter it was plugged and pump was leaking(mechanical pump)replaced both,it would start then die,did a injector buzz test,injecto...	View
	2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Excessive Emissions, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1FT5W21P26 hey guys need some help. this is our first 6.0 and it is not going well. not sure where to go from here. after replacement of injectors we no longer are getting contribution codes, still have EGR codes, still have heavy black smoke, zero power at times. some o... Trouble codes: P0263 (cyl 1 contribution balance fault), P0269 (Cyl 3 contribution balance fault), P0404 (EGR performance), P1408 (EGR flow out of range), P1335 (EGR position sensor min stop perf)	View
	1992 GMC C2500 Sierra SLE 5.7L radio VIN: 2GTFC29K6N I have this truck with a radio that stays on 1 o'clock and will turn off and on, I can push all buttons but nothing happens. I have heard this is a issue with these trucks. I get no sound. even the cassette deck which is in the dash alone doesn't work. Fuse o....	View
	2006 Honda Civic EX 1.8L compressor circuit VIN: 2HGFGT1266 No power to compressor. under hood ac relay turns on when commanded. circuit good from compressor to under fuse box but no continuity from compressor circuit to post 2 of relay. jumped curcuit from post 2 to compressor and ac works but builds what seems to be ...	View
	2008 Honda Civic EX 1.8L Unknown VIN: 3WR54GT287 Thank's in advance to everyone.The customer complained that the A/C would quit working after driveing on long trips(over 1 hour).I checked the A/C and found the pressures at [...] and 225psi(outside air temp87F with moderate humitity.I then drove car and f...	View
	2008 Hyundai Sonata GL 2.4L Driveline VIN: 5NPET46C08 Intermittent humming noise. Not sure of the location of the noise. When the noise is present it tends to occilate, as in hum, hum, hum. We have balanced the wheels twice with no change. The actual tire condition is fair, given the tread depth and no obvious cu...	View
	1991 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: SAJTW4847M This Jaguar came in for a steering malfunction, to much play in the wheel. Found that steering rack was bad an replaced it. Drove car to have it aligned, about 30min away, and back. When I got back the engine was hot and it would start but then instantly die. ...	View
	2000 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJJA42CXY Hi there, I am looking for some input from other technicians on the forum, or members that have dealt with this issue on an AJ27 equipped XJ8 or XK8, both naturally aspirated. I have had 3 vehicles in the past year with the P0172, P0175 codes, and the fix is p... Trouble codes: P0172 (A bank combustion too rich), P0175 (B bank combustion too rich)	View
	1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 4.0L No Start VIN: 1JTML63P1J Hi Guys, got this 1988 Jeep Comanche with the 4.0 l engine and Renix fuel and ignition system. Jeep came to shop for a new engine swap. We did complete engine swap with all new igniton components and new o2 sensor. vehicle runs perfect, only problem is a long ...	View
	2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Speedometer VIN: 1J4GX48SX4 First off thankyou all for your time. This is a 2wd model 4wheel abs. Original complaint was check eng light on always and intermittently red brake and abs light on with no speedometer. Code p0500 vss signal. We never got veh to act up customer replaced trans ...	View
	2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GR48K46 Hello iATN. I have a 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/3.7. This jeep came in here with the MIL on and a p0171&174 were pulled. I smoked the intake and exhaust and of course found nothing. Checked the fuel pressure it was at 52-53 psig with spec being 59+/- 5psig makin... Trouble codes: P0171 (B1 lean), P0174 (B2 lean)	View
	2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1J8FF28W08 This Jeep shut off when driving on the highway. Wouldnt start. Towed in. Started right up. not mil. We poled all modules and and found only a u0100 in several modules for lost ecm comm. While looking at codes it shut off. It wouldnt crank at all, the mil was o... Trouble codes: U0100	View
	1994 Lexus GS300 3.0L Throttle stuck close VIN: JT8JS47E6R This is a new one on me, I have not looked at it in depth yet but thought I would run it by you for some ideas. Customer said she was on cruise control and turned if off to exit. When she went to accelerate the pedal will not push down. Sure enough she is righ...	View
	2000 Lincoln LS 3.9L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1LNHM87A6Y Suspect I have a valve train/timing chain problem and customer wants to repair vehicle. Would like a little input prior to tearing into the engine -- major labor involved. Vehicle has poor idle due to misfire but drives well. This is the first 3.9L we've worke... Trouble codes: P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire detected), P0172 (System too rich bank 1)	View
	2001 Mazda Miata 1.8L Hesitation, Stall VIN: JM1NB35380 Vehicle came in with a chug/low power/stall. Found fuel pressure to be at 75psi, low flow. Removed the pump to find rusted tank, rusted regulator and clogged filter. Replaced the fuel tank, pump assembly, filter, and filled with fresh fuel. Cleaned the injecto...	View
	1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L No Start VIN: WDBA123456 Need some assistanc from ANYONE this mercedes is killing me. Car came in from a long storage 6 months or so was droped off by a tow truck. customer sayed car died on way to shop. Cheaked for spark found decent spark found plugs very fuel fouled. Replaced plugs...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L Temperture VIN: WDBJF72F1V Car came in here with the radiator broken and the cooling fans not working. We replaced the radiator, Thermostat, Fan Clutch, Cooling Fan Assembly. Also replaced the Evaporator Temp Sensor, Ambient Temp Sensor, Coolant Temp Sensor, and The High Pressure A/C Sw...	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L maintenance lit VIN: WDBFA68F0X How do you reset the maintenance indicator on this car?-both mitchell and alldata "skip over" this model this year.is there a manual way of resetting?The closest procedure I found was holding the one dash button while turning the ignition to on-that doesn't wo...	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz C240 2.6L Stop and tail lamps VIN: WDBRF61J41 This Vehicles right side tail, stop, Backup lights are inop. all fuses ok, replaced all bulbs with OEM bulbs. Found someone had all ready jumpered left side tail and stop lamp circuits to right side circuits to make the light work. I removed this jumper and re...	View
	2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 5.0L Rear Air Suspension VIN: WDBUF70J13 So this 2003 E500 Mercedes is no longer my friend. This is the 3rd time this customer is back here with the rear suspension sunk to the ground. I have done everything that I can with this one and still this thing has problems. I checked the car out and both th...	View
	1999 Mercury Cougar V6 2.5L No Start VIN: 1ZWFT61L6X good morning all, we have a 1999 merc cougar that needs a fuel pump,how ever we cant get the fuel lines released from the pump assembly,we can squeaze the little lock tabs but the lines feel like they are stuck in orings, dont want to break them. Any body done...	View
	2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0L No Start VIN: 4A3AC84L7Y Car has no injector pulse or fuel or spark.Has no check engine light or communication with ecm.Checked all fuses/wiring.Replaced ecm with two other units with no change.When ever i have seen this problem on mitsubishi you replace ecm and on your way you go.Abo...	View
	2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: JA4LS31HX1 Came in from unknown. Customer was told bad catilitic converter. Has no power and tends to lightly backfire through intake while reving in park. When creating a flood condition b1 mv react as expected (.960 to .980) with no activity on bank 2. After it sits fo... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1997 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4L No (Ppm) VIN: 1N4BU31D0V Before repair smog readings for NO (PPM): Max allowed - 15 mph = 443 vehicle measured - 993 25 mph = 730 vehicle measured - 819 Tested the Catalytic Converter = plugged. Replaced Catalytic Converter, then had vehicle retested and ended up with the following...	View
	2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L Unknown VIN: 1N4AL11D35 Vehicle came in with a replacement transmission (used). Has a very harsh 1-2 shift, the remainder are somewhat harsh most of the time as well. No codes for transmission concerns. First we did the bulletin where you solder the wire to the connector at the line ...	View
	2006 Other European Fortwo .8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, Hard Start VIN: WMEAK00F36 This Smart Car CDI will become hard starting after sitting for a few hours. The injectors are firing and there is exhaust smoke coming out the tailpipe. Once warm the engine runs fine. The coolant temperature is at 20*C right now and I am not seeing any activa... Trouble codes: P0302 (Cylinder 2 misfire detected), P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire detected)	View
	1988 Other Ford Kountry Coac 10.3L potentiometer VIN: 1C9CD6RA8H Hey Old Timers! Got a Motor home here with the Bendix C1-a air operated cruise control. I believe I have an erratic potentiometer, but I can't seem to find one. I think the part number is either 101951n, 101951, or [...]. When I find it listed on the intern...	View
	1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera 3.3L Runs at key off VIN: WPOZZZ93ZK This car came to me in a horrible running condition and in need of an engine overhaul. Once completed and back in, the engine runs like a champ. Fires right up, lots of power, smooth idle, etc. The problem is at key-off, the engine continues to run until the...	View
	1979 Rolls Royce Corniche 6.7L calipers Customer came in complaining car shakes and makes alot of noise from front end. tech looked at it and saw smoke coming from brakes, started to test drive but front brakes would lock up when depressing pedal then gradually release after he let off the pedal. We...	View
	1997 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4TAWM72N3W Holy hair loss Bat Man! I have this Tacoma that had a cracked exhaust valve. Cylinder 1 misfire ofcourse. Pulled head, machined, checked for leaks, valve adjustment, head gasket, replaced all associated gaskets,put it back together and still has a slight misfi... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cylinder 1 misfire)	View
	2000 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L No charge VIN: 1NXBR12E7Y Have a 2000 Corolla here that will not charge. Check that, Can begin charge on low side but high side will not begin to rise from negative pressure after vacuum. High side will accept 134, if opened, pressure will climb to 110 psi and stop. Have replaced conde...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Cabrio 2.0L Stall VIN: 3VWDB61E4X We have this VW that will stall at a stop when warm. I smoke tested for vacuum leaks and found none. Sounds like a dirty IAC or throttle body but this car has drive by wire and the throttle plate looks clean. Should I try to use a cleaner on this or will I dam...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWRC29MZY This Jetta will occasionally miss only on #1 cylinder, sometimes runs well quite a while without missing, but then misses on #1 only. Please help! Thanks. Trouble codes: P0301 (Cylinder 1 misfire)	View
	2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSG29M21 vehicle came in with code p1432 vag 17840 secondary air injection system switching valve circuit open. sytem apeared to work properly combination valve opened and air pump ran. suspect intermitent combination valve operation replaced with factory valve. car le... Trouble codes: P1432	View
	2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 3VWSF71K05 Hi guys need some help from vw techs, i have a 2005 vw jetta with a 2.5 inline motor car came in with complaint of running rough and mil light on found code for crank sensor and multiple missfire on all cylinders. I diagnosed the crank sensor as being bad and ...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2003 Audi TT 1.8L Shift quality VIN: TRUTC28N63 Thanks to everyone who took time to help me. The pressure sensors are located on the valve body, two brass colored switches. I swapped positions to test them but the code never returned. I think the low pressure code was a symptom of a problem with sticking v...	10
	2004 BMW 325i 2.5L Xenon headlight VIN: WBAET37414 I'd like to thank the kind gentlemen who replied to my query. Unfortunately, our shop doesn't have the necessary equipment to converse with the LCM, so we ended up sending this car and several others to the dealer. This particular car had a bad light switch. ...	6
	2000 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Vents VIN: 1G4HR54K7Y Went Back In And Found That two of the acutor plugs were swaped so swape them and did coumputer update all is good thanks for your help	5
	1999 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1GNDXO3E9D Thanks for all the help.The egr was the culprit. They say a tech is only as good as his experience, this proved true here. I never knew these EGRs were reversable. Apparently neither did the shop who installed it. We installed it correctly and she runs good,fu...	9
	2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8L No Start, Theft VIN: 2G1WX15K61 Monte Carlo BCM was bad, dealer installed new one and flashed it and all the problems have gone away. Not sure what went bad internally but intermittant problem solved, thanks for all the help. Wiggie	9
	2001 Chevrolet W3500 Tiltmaster W3S042 5.7L Abs Light On - No Codes VIN: 4KBB4B1RX1 This truck is basically an Isuzu NPR with the 5.7L Chev engine and auto trans. The Tech 2 is the factory scan tool for the drivetrain and even though it does access ABS data and some codes, there is a diagnostic connector on the driver's side kick panel (below...	1
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L No Start, no injector pulse VIN: 1GDJK34171 Vehicle is still a no start, haven't worked on it in two weeks and not sure when we will get back to it. Thanks for the replies. I had already done what many of the replies had suggested and most of the information was already in my post. If I come up with a f... Trouble codes: P0380 (Glow plug circuit), P0540 (Intake air heater circuit), U1000 (Class 2 communication fault).	17
	2002 Chevrolet C7500 8.1L Engine VIN: 1GBM7HIE62 Brand new motor delivered to shop with Head gaskets Installed Backwards, Gotta Love It... GM headgaskets have 2 tabs that should be visible at FRONT of block. Tabs were at REAR of block. Gaskets have water ports on one end only, therefore the ports on block an...	11
	2002 Chevrolet Venture LS 3.4L 5v map and tps VIN: 1GNDX03E82 thanks for the replies. they were fairly general advice for the most part. what i found was the harness to the pcm went past the upper radiator hose clamp. the clamp was installed in such a way that it chaffed a few wires in the harness. what caused the symp... Trouble codes: P1106 (Map hi v), P1635 (5v ref), P1860 (Tcc pwm ckt).	7
	2003 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 1GCDT13X73 Thanks for all the good ideas. There was a TSB that talked about a reflash to the PCM, it specifically states that the PCM retards the timing excessively at high ambient temps. The fix was to reflash the computer. (We must have missed this when we looked at th... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Misfire).	9
	2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: IGNDS13S43 I'm always amazed that you guys would give up some of your valuable time and give such great advise, thanks to all of you. I believe I have this one fixed. Some of you said to closely look at the electric fan clutch, others mentioned the thermostat and coolant... Trouble codes: P0128.	10
	2004 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak C5U042 6.6L can only go 30mph VIN: 1GBE5C1114 THe fix was to program the rear ratio as well as tire rev per mile in the ECM. It is listed under special functions and speedometer calibration in the PCM data menu. With the help of the local GM dealer and the VIN we programmed it and it seems to work. One th...	6
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Excessive Emissions, Misfire VIN: 1GCHK23265 I ended uppulling the passanger side injectors as this seems to be the only side of the engine that is destroying injectors. I used our solice to kill injectors and number 3 injector took most of the smoke away. this was the same injector that had gone bad two...	8
	2008 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel 2.4L No Start VIN: 3GNDA13D78 I sent this one to the dealer. They replaced the Theft Deterrent Module and attempted to flash it. After several calls to the General and someone there writing some software they finally got it to flash. They then did the relearn and it now starts and runs. Th... Trouble codes: B3055 (b3935-), B3935.	14
	2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6L Mechanical VIN: 1GNER13D39 Thank you to all who replied, the info that David sent was especially helpfull in diagnostics. The timing of the cams was way out, I see no reason that this was a direct result of the oil change at a jiffylube, looks like a coincedence. The valves had lightly...	11
	1999 Dodge Durango 5.9L Low Compression VIN: 1B4HR28Z2X OK...Thanks to Bob in Arizona...I grabbed the wrong adapter for my tester, I need a vacation! Vehicle has bad rings. Thanks to all that replied!!	12
	2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L LHF Pads and Rotor VIN: 2B4GP2532Y Well, we hope that it's fixed, but I have to close this request, if there are any developments in the future, then I will refer back to this help request. Customer so far is happy and next time the other van comes in then will recommend the same, but not sure ...	15
	2006 Dodge Stratus SXT 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3EL46X26 THANKS TO ALL WHO OFFERED HELP THE PROBLEM WAS CARBON IN THE VALVE TRAIN CLEANED THE VALVES WITH A PRESSURIZED CLEANER AND PROBLEM WAS SOLVED CAR HAS BEEN BACK SINCE AND STILL NO PROBLEMS Trouble codes: P2074 (Tps/map corilation).	4
	2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7KS28D18 Hey Guys, Thank you for the advice on this Dodge. I double checked the exhaust system for leaks (smoke tested and found nothing cold or hot. I ended up replacing all 4 oxygen sensors from chrysler (cheap by the way) and drove the truck about 100 miles and s... Trouble codes: P2096.	3
	2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L Shifting VIN: 1D8HN44H28 Vehicle is fixed! took vehicle to another shop, with the use of a chrysler scan tool reset monitors, trip counter and performed a transmission relearn. with that all is well. customer is happy and we like that. thanks to all that replyed.	5
	1989 Ford F-350 XL 7.5L nuetral safety switch VIN: 1FTHF36G1K I checked the switch off the truck and would not close in any position. I drilled out rivets and found countacts had fallen out of there place. I ohmed the switch with the contacts in the proper place and it was fine.	9
	2000 Ford Taurus SE 2-Valve 3.0L Starting VIN: 1FAFP5520Y I SUSPECT PCM IS BAD, I COULD NOT REPROGRAM PATS, SINCE IT HAS TO GO THROUGH PCM FIRST, AND I COULD'NT COMMUNICATE WITH IT. I EVEN TRIED A DIFFERENT SCAN TOOL TO BE SURE, SAME RESULTS. ALL THE COMMUNICATION LINES, POWER AND GROUNDS ARE OK. I SUGGESTED TAKING T...	5
	2002 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0L false overheat VIN: 1FAFP383X2 I've been waiting for customer feedback, but I ended up replacing the CHT. Retested and found not much change. The scanned temp did read lower than it was, but not by much (220-240) vs 240-260 before. The guage is and was rock-steady at mid-travel. Many ...	16
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L No Start VIN: 1FTPX14594 i left it up to the customer. he needed it badly for work so he said to try bypassing module for now. i did and he drove it for 2 days with no problems until i got the new module in. replaced module and switched wiring back and all is well. i did call bone yar...	10
	2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 3.0L Unknown VIN: 1FMZK02187 thank you guys alot,its like haveing a daddy to go to again for information,the fix was the ac ccompressor,tryed expansion valve frist had same problem,the compressor did it thanks again.	4
	1994 Honda Accord EX 2.2L No Start VIN: JHMCD5651R SORRY FOR LIMITED INFORMATION BUT NOW THAT I'VE CHECKED OUT THE CAR I FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO SIGNAL TO PCM, WHEN I REMOVED PCM TO CHECK FOR CONTINUITY I FOUND AND SMELLED A BURNT COMPUTER. REPLACE PCM WITH USED UNIT AND ALL IS WELL. THANKS FOR ALL THE REPLIES...	5
	1995 Honda Accord EX 2.2L abs VIN: JHMCD5657S thanks for all of the replys. customer decided to take car to the dealer and just buy a new srs controller, instead of searching for the right used one..	10
	2003 Honda Civic Si 2.0L Stall VIN: SHHEP33583 Thanks to all who have offered help- the client has just not had time to bring it back for follow up testing. We hope he will schedule soon as we want to test the coolant temp sensor and thermostat operation as first measures. We will add info once the car id ...	10
	2007 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4L clutch VIN: 5J6RE48737 Thanks for the replies. It turned out that the clutch facing had came off of one side of the clutch. I checked the ohms reading of the old and new clutch coil and they were the same, so I installed the new clutch assembly from Honda and everything worked great...	10
	2006 Hummer H3 3.5L Tpms VIN: 5GTDN13646 This vehicle would go into relearn and relearn 3 sensors correctly, when the last one relearned it shut down and flashed service TPMS. Replaced BCM, no change. 4 new sensors made no difference, did not install them just learned them from inside the vehicle. Hu...	6
	2002 Mazda Protege5 2.0L Compressor/elec VIN: JM1BJ24642 Sorry it took so long to get back to this. It turns out that the harness that connects to the switch clicks into position ok, but the actual metal prongs that(harness side)connect to switch are loose or do not grab properly. I was able to slightly crimp each o...	6
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L Hesitation, Stall VIN: WDBEA26DXM Well, judging by everyones replies it sounds like I was on the right track to fixing this car. Unfortunately due to the very high price of a replacement fuel distributor (over $2000.00 to the customer) the customer has decided not to repair the vehicle at th...	11
	2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: WMWMM33578 Here goes. Jimmy from Miss mentioned vcacuum leaks so we smoke tested the intake and found no leaks. Checked all boots and hoses for tightness. Ordered and replaced the valve cover and rear PCV hose as per Aram. Cleared any codes and road tested the car. The c... Trouble codes: P1497 (P2178- System too rich off idle bank 1), P2178 (System too rich off idle bank 1), P2096 (Post cat fuel trim too lean bank 1), P2097 (Post cat fuel trim too rich bank 1).	3
	1991 Nissan 300ZX 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1RZ26H1M the z just left and it runs again.thanks to the five responders whos info was all very usefull.the problem ended up being the transducer.to answer my own question yes the updated style go bad also.i now have an obvious strong sinal from transducer to each coil... Trouble codes: 21 (ignition signal malfunction).	5
	2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L air conditioner VIN: 1G3WS52H62 THANKS FOR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS ON MY A/C PROBLEM. I WOULD AGREE THAT I HAVE A COMPRESSOR PROBLEM. BUT THE CUSTOMER WOULD NOT AGREE TO THE COST IF I COULD NOT PROMISE THIS WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM SO I TOOK MY LOSES AND STILL KEEP MY CUSTOMER.	14
	2005 Other Asian xb .0L compressor VIN: JTKLT334X5 I finally called identifix hotline for support. I grounded the compressor directly and the unit worked perfect. The ground comes from PCM and is variable. Once grounded, I removed the Jumper and the unit works correctly. I also put a meter on the ground and it...	6
	2005 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L shift lever VIN: 3G7DA03E85 Well most of you guys were right on this Aztek. I could not always move the shift lever. I removed the center counsel and checked the wires like most said, you couldn't tell by looking that they were broken but if I wiggled them then i could move the lever. Re...	5
	2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2.0L No Start VIN: YS3FD49Y87 Thanks for all the replys.put a crank sensor in it and drove it several times with no concerns. Trouble codes: P0337 (Crank sensor a circuit), P0700 (Transmission controlle system), P0725 (Engine speed sensor.).	5
	2006 Saturn Ion-3 2.4L Starter VIN: 1G8AL58B06 This Isn't Fixed Yet. Customer Complained To The People (Used Car Dealer) They Bought It From And They Decided It Needed To Go To "Their" Mechanic. I Know This Mechanic And When He Has Fixed It I Will Post That Fix. Thanks For The Help.	3
	2007 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Starter VIN: 5TENX22N07 ok guys,the customer had to have the truck for the holiday,what i did find is if you jump the NSW which shows to go to the relay on mitchell does not as close as i had time to determine,i suspect it goes to pcm,but cust.had to have and that was as far as i got...	3

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