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2001 Audi TT 1.8L Alarm VIN: TRUTX28N41 my biggest hurdle is the ultrasonic sensor location, aldata says in the overhead light console on the top center windshield, it is not, and ther are no wires ( according to the wire diagram ) in that location audi dealer has no idea where it is. Can any one po... |
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2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8L rear left fog light VIN: WAUAC48H93 Body shop (excellent shop) repaired body damage and replaced rear left tail light assemble. After repair the bulb failure light is on for the rear left fog light. Fog light works fine, bulb has been replaced, complete assemble exchanged, same problem. Fault in... |
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2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L engine VIN: WAUDG74F45 this vehicle was bought used recently. another shop did valve job to cure miss fire and check engine light. after that it began using oil and smoking. it is un clear weather or not it was smoking and using oil before repairs. my question is can you do an engin... |
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1991 Chevrolet V1500 Suburban Silverado 5.7L Idle VIN: 1GNEV16K3M This has me banging my head! Just installed a crate motor. (91 threw a rod bearing bad) Bought a crate motor that only has 8000 miles on it. The new motor is an earlier model block (1976 dipstick on driver side). Swapped 91 heads (less than a year old) and int... |
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1995 Chevrolet S10 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCDT14W4S I have a strange problem. The vehicle came in with a no start. It has a new delco fuel pump and filter. We changed the injector spider. After a hot soak, it would not start. I tried a delco injector spider and the same thing happened. Now I'm back to square on... |
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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L Hesitation VIN: 1GNEK13ROX Thank You in advance, I have a 99 tahoe, c/k body with a 5.7R engine. Problem began several months ago, it will surge or cutout while pulling a hill towing his camp trailer. I was able to duplicate to a lesser degree on numerous road tests. While maintaining s... Trouble codes: P0131, P0137, P0151, P0157 |
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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHK29102 Hi there. I have a very strange problem. This truck will intermittently not start, or start and stall. The vehicle will start if you manually pump the primer button and then be fine for about a week. Customer usually notices it in mornings when going to work, ... |
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2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4L Misfire VIN: 2CNDL73F17 Complaint - loss of power - computer scan - misfire cylin#1 pulled plug - looked ok - swapped it with cyln#2 - misfire gone - customer returned 2 weeks later - same problem - did same thing - swapped plugs cylinder #1 & #2 - vehicle ran great - 3 days later cu... |
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2000 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L Alternator VIN: 1C4GP44G3Y Tested with snap on micro tester and several alternators have failed. Checked wiring harness and found no problems. Tested at pcm and found no signs of overcharging. On my last new alternator the ripple test showed 320ma but charging good. Customer called with... |
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2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.2L Stall VIN: 2B5WB35Y0Y I have this van in the shop that was towed in for an intermittent stall and no start. It took a while for it to act up but when it did i noticed that the dash would display no buss and i had no scanner communication. I found that if i tapped on the computer it... |
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L 1/2 shift VIN: 3B7HC13YX1 when driving and shifts to second it will go in n out while driving,eventually will stay n second,go to third,had the problem before then band adjuster fell out.r&R trans n replaced band,adjusted n got same results.no codes out of trans n did notice wirin at v... |
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2003 Dodge Neon SE 2.0L No A/C Clutch, no radiator fan VIN: 1B3ES56C13 Replaced compressor because of bad clutch, now a/c will not turn on unless I jump with hot wire. scanner says a/c switch off but the blower fan is running, a/c clutch off, radiator hi fan on, but fan isn't running. fans work to cool radiator off when temp reac... |
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2003 Dodge Grand Caravan EX 3.8L transmission VIN: 2C8GP74L52 hi ..every body i am have problem this van ,the car have vibration at power steering wheel it seem like bad tires on deaccration between speed 70 mph slow down to 40 mph .if put gas paddle down vibration it will goaway. only vibration on deacc. i have chang fr... |
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L Will not go in park VIN: 1D7HA18N44 Thanks in advance fellow technicians! Customer stopped vehicle to get gas, when he went to shift into park, it would only go into reverse "R" as far as the computer registered. (Vehicle was actully in park though) Vehicle would not start. Replaced computer wit... |
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2008 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L Sunroof VIN: 1D8HB48NX8 Found water getting into the junction box at the lowrer A pillar. Can not find a real leak. What I mean by real is the sunroof does seap some water and it has good drains to run that water off. The drain tubes are good. We dropped the head liner just to check ... |
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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XL 4.0L Wot operations VIN: 1FMZU77E92 AS I HAVE STATED I AM THE 3RD POSITON IN ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE THIS ENGINE RUNABILITY PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE RUNS NORMAL IN ALL OTHER SITUATIONS, THERE ARE NO CODES STORED, TPS READS FROM .89 VOLTS AT CLOSED THROTTLE TO 4.75 VOLTS WOT. IF YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO... |
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2002 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1FMCU04112 Any help would be greatly appreciated, this one is giving me a headache. I have a 2002 Ford Escape 3.0L A/T that has an intermittent rough idle and hesitation. It feels like an ignition misfire. I checked mode 6 ($53)in order to check the misfire monitors on a... |
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2004 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FDXE45P34 Help! customer was driving on the highway and van quite running. Towed to my shop. We scanned truck found one code p2285. Scanned only 65 psi of icp pressure. Engine oil pressure comes up on gauge when cranking. Unplugged icp sensor still no start. remove icp ... Trouble codes: P2285 |
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2006 Ford Mustang 4.0L Compressor VIN: 1ZYFT8ON86 Customer complaint A/C is inop at times. not working when he arrived. scanned and found a B code. B2175 A/C request signal shorted to ground. We started car and compressor came on and worked fine for 15 min. stopped car re cranked and no A/C operation amber li... |
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2008 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Electronic VIN: 1FTPW14V28 we have this 08 ford f150 that has the red brake light on in dash. have checked the parking brake switch and seems to be ok. also replaced brake fluid resivoir fliud switch but light still remains. have seen this on other ford trucks but vehicles always went t... |
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1989 GMC S15 2.5L ac sYSTEM VIN: 1GTBS14E7K Hopefully the electric brain can help here. I'm at the end of my rope. I tried a V.O.V. and it came apart in the evap. I'm thinking a blockage in the liquid line but I pulled all the lines off and they blow through clean. I replaced the evap and condenser agai... |
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2004 Hyundai Accent GL 1.6L No Start VIN: KMHCG45C74 ok guys need help on this one, i have this hyundai accent gl the owner took good care of this car and one day it just wouldn't start on him. looked the fuel pressure i got none so decided to replace the pump one week later he called again saying that the car w... |
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2000 Infiniti I30 3.0L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKCA31A1Y Hi everyone, I have this 2000 Infiniti I30t that I can't figure out. It has a PO403(EGR volume control valve), I've replaced the EGR Valve 2 times and Temperature Sensor once. I've also cleaned the ports from the egr to the temp sensor to the intake a couple o... Trouble codes: P0403 |
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1997 Isuzu Rodeo S 3.2L no charging from alt VIN: 4S2CM58V2V changed alt no power output |
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1990 Jaguar XJS Classic Collection 5.3L Spark VIN: SAJCW4824L I have searched the knowledge base, which has a lot of previous posts from me including one for this very problem. In that instance, replacing both the CPS and the ESS (it was the ESS which fixed the problem) was the key. This time, all tests I can do are clea... |
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1996 Jaguar XJS 2 2 4.0L keyless entry/locks VIN: SAJNX2740T The car intermittently will, when locked, begin making a beeping noise followed by the alarm going off. Unlocking stops the alarm, but makes it hard to lock. It will also do this with the key locking function. At other times, it will unlock after each locking ... |
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1997 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0L Surge, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on, Po0123 VIN: 1J4FJ78SVL Trans not shifting right (winds out before shift) high idle (went away with repl ECM) but still 4.59V at TPS orange with ECM plug unhooked; have not driven since problem surfaced, all "running" results obtained, just idling in driveway PO0123 always there come... Trouble codes: P0123 |
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2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L pulls VIN: 1J4GL48KX3 Very odd.this jeep at cruise does not pull steering is perfect let off throttle (no brakes just coast)pulls to the right.accel pulls to the left.The best way I can put it is kinda like torque steer. |
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2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Mechanical VIN: SALMF114X5 this car has bmw 4.4 engine, intermittent knock noise on start up, temperature or how long car has not been started has no affect. I am thinking i will remove both vanos gizmos(i orded the socket) and check the check balls behind vanos. Any imput is greatly ap... |
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1995 Mazda Millenia S 2.3L No Start VIN: G9909CJM1T Customer hooked up battery backwards and blew 120 amp main fuse. Replaced fuse and now no start. No fuel pressure, although you can hear pump run but no volume. No spark or injector pulse. Checked main and fuel pump relay, both ok. P0335 will set while crankin... Trouble codes: P0335 |
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1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5L engine cooling system VIN: 1080681201 runs hot with A/C on (in red) recored radiator, replaced thermostat, 212 fan is working, fan clutch is functioning properly, added "water wetter", out of ideas-please help Dick [...] |
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1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 4JGAB54E3W New employee of mine, this is his wifes vehicle. She left the ignition on one night, which killed the battery. We were having heavy thunder storms also. The next day my new employee (Rick) jump started the vehicle via jumper cables and another vehicle. Since t... Trouble codes: P1584, P0460 (Tank fill level too low) |
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1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBJF65H5X Hey guys, got a tough one here. The vehicle is a W210 1999 M-B E320. Car has approx. 150k miles on it. Cats were replaced as typical approx 2 years ago with new O2s. Last month the owner complained that vehicle stalled on her. Since the M112 CKP is notoriousl... Trouble codes: P0300 (p0301-), P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (p0303-), P0303 (testing and results) |
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2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 3.7L Abs-Ets VIN: 4JGAB57E43 Vehicle was towed to the dealership with multiple warning lights flashing - abs, ets, etc. Autologic diagnostics indicated the following codes stored: ecm p0720, etc p2310, p2300, eam b104/b1086, esp c1020/c1045/c1046/c1022/c1026, aam b1040-001/b1040-005/b1005... |
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2003 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic 5.0L Power trunk VIN: WDBNG84J33 Help, can not figure out why PSE does not see s62/26 when it is getting a good signal. Over functions such as lock and unlock and trunk lid final close work fine. Any suggestions? |
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1991 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L trunk light VIN: JN1HJ01P7M This vehicle has a complaint that the trunk light does not come on. We traced the problem to a diode underneath the LF dash taped to the wiring harness. Alldata shows the location. It is a four pin male, blue with a white top and looks like a relay. The dealer... |
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5L AC Compressor VIN: JN8DR09X91 Thanks in advance for your help. Vehicle came in with no ac issue. Evacuate and recharge cked ok. Trace of electrical showed no ecm demand of ground to ac relay. Diagnostic flow chart suggested ac amplifier. Replaced, no change. Navigation/ac/heat display show... |
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2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0L No Start VIN: 5N1AN08W95 Truck came in for no crank condition and intermittently starts out from wrong gear. Check system found the 2 codes listed and have no communication with the TCM. Replaced the relay in the IPDM and then found the AT/ECM fuse missing from IPDM fuse location, rep... Trouble codes: U1000, U1001 |
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2007 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L Abs VIN: 1N4BA41E77 Hi everyone, How do you test the abs sensors on theses cars? While driving vehicle, and looking at data stream I see the rear 2 sensors are not equal to each other nor to the front . The fronts are fine. Also how do test the can line? I never have done this b... |
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2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6L Key FOB Memory VIN: WP0CA29933 Hello I currently have a 2003 Porsche 911 that the Key F.O.B. memory won't reset. I've tried a number of methods including what the owners manual instructs with no luck. All the memory funtion buttons work but the last driver's settings are still programmed. W... |
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2004 Renault Espace 3.0L Surge, Cuts out VIN: VF1JK0JDB3 Hi Guys, have this french beast in my shop.The car starts and idles fine.When you drive it the car starts to hesitate as soon as you pass aprox. 2500 rpm with black smoke.It feels like its running out of fuel.When rpm drops it drives normally and never dies.L... |
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2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3FD75Y45 After this post i'm gonna have to give up, something we rarely do despite having less than ideal equipment for diagnosing these cars. However, this particular problem seemed easy enough, i was wrong. This one APP code ONLY sets when going from key off to on. I... Trouble codes: P2138 (Pedal position plausabitity between circuit 1 and 2) |
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1999 Subaru Forester L 2.5L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JF1SF6558Z Hi everyone and thanks in advance for any help. This Subaru was brought in to us for a California "basic"(unloaded)smog test. It appeared to be running ok and no mil on before the test (or anytime since??). It failed the tailpipe portion of the test. Excessive... |
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2006 Toyota Prius 1.5L No Start VIN: JTDKB20U76 Hey Prius techs! I'm in need of help! I have this Prius here with codes listed above. P0AA6 Hybrid battery isolation fault with inf codes 526 and 612. I Removed hybrid battery pack and found battery acid leak around the casing. Removed all battery cells and cl... Trouble codes: P0AA6 |
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1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: C0WM004633 'buggers' fails local simulated dyne test on nox hc and co. limits are 64hc, .35 co% and 485 for nox. does okay at idle. engine light on appeared to have shorted heater,in o2 so changed it and now the o2 sensor switched but one of the pids heas been and still... Trouble codes: P0117, P0135, P0134 |
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2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L Fuel pump circuit VIN: 3VWSK69M31 Hello and Good morning men. Thank you for what ever help you might offer on this old VW jetta. The simple side of things is that there was damage done to both the power and ground legs of the fuel pump circuit. Enough of a load - made the 50 amp fuse protec... |
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2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.0L engine VIN: WVWME63B54 i believe the balance shaft module is to blame for this harsh vibration around 1,500 rpm, loaded or unloaded, but no pieces found in oil. according to several forums i have read, this balance shaft module blows up teeth on the sprockets, chains, etc and also c... |
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1999 Volvo C70 2.3L hoses VIN: YV1NK53C6X Hello This is a mysterious case. Car is very clean (42k miles) and owner uses it carefully. Almost a collectors car. It started blowing engine water hoses, etc. Once blowed a radiator side plastic box, twice blowed reservoir, 3 times hoses... After client f... |
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2000 Volvo S40 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1VS2554Y Volvo techs I need your help. I have a 2000 Volvo S40 in the shop with a Volvo code 62 reset valve cam shaft faulty signal. Or p1014. The last Volvo I had with same code; I failed to repair after lots of time and $$$. Please assist. Thanks Henry |
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2003 Acura TL Type-S 3.2L headlights VIN: 19UUA56973 Most of you got it right on the money. It was the inverter/ connector plug that was causing this intermittent problem. The thing that got me screwed was everytime I disconnect and connect the bulb or ignitor from the other side, it would work! The connector ju... |
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1991 Alfa Romeo 164 L 3.0L Abs VIN: ZAREA43L5M Well, the customer has declined my only method of testing. That being step by step going through every sensor for signal and continuity in related wiring. They have decided to take vehicle to an Alfa Romeo shop for this problem. |
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2003 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L Check eng light VIN: WAULC68E03 Well we could not prove or disprove the turbo being bad for lack of a reliable spec or diagnostic procedure. we stongly suspected the turbo. to avoid a $1500 liability We recommnded the customer to go to the dealer. they spent time and also had a hard time pro... Trouble codes: P0299 (Turbo underboost 16683). |
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1959 Austin Healey 3000 2.9L engine Thank you for the help. I need to close this since the time is up. I found a roller bearing clutch release bearing. Car is presently on my other hoist in pieces waiting to get the correct pressure plate to work with the release bearing. Supplier claims the pre... |
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2004 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L front drive shaft Would like to thank those who responded. Indeed the fix was replacing the entire front drive shaft, u/joints can not be replaced. BMW also has an updated output flange that has to be replaced with the shaft. It was pretty straight forward remove the bolts remo... |
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2000 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Ducts VIN: 1G6KD54Y53 received 2 replies. Both said the actuator for the rear(center console) temp is a dual actuator for rear & pass. I went and looked at the delco part and it does have 2 motors made in one. It is supposed to be behind glove box area. Customer has not decide to... |
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2002 Cadillac DeVille DHS 4.6L no forward or reverse VIN: 1G6KE57YX2 Mystery Solved !!! We found the problem with this DHS. When we installed the trans our transmission jack pushed up the trans pan and caused the thin metal on the pan to flex upward in turn pushing up the drivers side filter pressing it against a plastic clip h... |
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1994 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L alternator bracket VIN: 1GKDM15Z0R ok i waited the max amount of time to ensure it wasn't comming back. my friend tig welded the bracket back together and i assembled the bracket and the alternator without putting it into the van and i found a hole in the rear of the alternator and one that ki... |
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1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L abs VIN: 1GNDT13W9X Thanks fellow,s i followed everybody's individual recommendations on this thread, i finally got fluid flowing through the ABS by using the tool that stops the pin from pushing 'OUT' on the Valve... After we got flow to the caliper, we then found that the new c... |
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2004 Dodge Neon SE 2.0L limp mode VIN: XXXXXXXXXX Thanks to all for their help.Replaced solenoid pack and perform Quick relearn,vehicle fixed.I reviewed the comments of all. Made a picktail at terminal 87 of EATX relay.When the ignition is cycled ter 87 had power for a few seconds.This indicated that the TCM/... |
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1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Cuts out VIN: 1FALP45X7V Well this Mustang is finally fixed, I want to first thank all 18 members that took the time to respond to my request. Most of the replies were focused on a secondary ignition problem. This problem I was sure was a primary ignition problem. I found and cleaned ... Trouble codes: P0320 (Loss of ignition). |
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1997 Ford F-150 4.2L No Start VIN: 1FTDF1724V thanks for all the suggesttion it was the timing chain. thechain was completely streched out and the cam skiped 6 theeth. funny how it still had comp in the cyl. thanks again everyone |
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2003 Ford E-250 4.2L No Start VIN: 1FTNE24273 First of all I want to thank all of you guys for your help.After getting my hands on a wiring diagram,it was just a matter of second to find the blown fuse inside the passanger's compartment,and talking a little more with the owner of the vehicle,he told me th... Trouble codes: P1131, P0171. |
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1991 Honda Civic LX 1.5L Alternator VIN: 1JHMED3651 WOW! it's Fixxed! Went to the Dealer and bought a NEW Alternaor... Down the Road it Goes! Thanks for ALL the Replies! Fred |
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2002 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Misfire VIN: 2HKRL18052 Fixed thanks to all of your help After two valve adjustments and one coil (Not sure if the coil fixed anything) the random misfire occurance is gone Sorry for the delay in closing the request customer needed the vehicle for a few weeks Thank you all onc... Trouble codes: P0302, P0303 (Cylinder three misfire), P0304, P0305 (Cylinder five misfire), P0306, P1399. |
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2000 Hyundai Accent GL 1.5L Mechanical VIN: KMHCG45C41 thanks everyone. I replaced both pulse generators, and surprise! it's shifting better. thanks again! |
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2000 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L Mechanical VIN: KMHJFF35F6 Thanks to Richard, Larry + John for replies. Yes there is a lower guide (cost about $3) that was missing at teardown. Can't figure how the belt didn't destroy the covers except that it was loose enough to track easily on the gears. Will pick it up today and ho... |
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1996 Isuzu Trooper LS 3.2L Misfire VIN: JACDJ58V2T Thanks every one for tour help, i find out what was wrong with tis truck it was the inyector #4 harnes one of the wire prom was loose, so Now is runing good Thanks for your help guys. Trouble codes: P0304. |
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2006 Jaguar XJ8 4.2L Temperature VIN: SAJWA71BX6 I tried all of the suggestions given by the other techs,but nothing cured this problem so the customer has picked up his car and is taking it to a Jaguar dealership for them to sort out. its a shame as the car ran good but only gave this problem with the A/C s... |
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2002 Kia Sedona LX 3.5L Compressor engagement VIN: KNDUP131X2 I thank the people who took the time to reply. This was a case of can't see the forest through the trees. My tech was fixated on the a/c operation. He never noticed the climbing temperature gauge. The computer was shutting off the a/c to stop the truck from ov... |
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2005 Kia Sedona LX 3.5L Compressor VIN: KNDUP13285 Thanks Calvin you pointed me in the right direction. It was pretty though the car was about 3/4 of a gallon low on coolant and that's why the a/c was turning off. The temp on the dash never showed hot and overflow container was full but I opened up the radiato... |
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2005 Mazda 6 S 3.0L Hesitation, Lack of power VIN: 1YVHP84D85 Yes! this bad boy is finally fixed. After we opened up the timing cover, we noticed that the crank sensor pick up wheel that is between the Crank pulley and the chain sproket was sheered at the key way. This caused the pick up wheel to play back and forth. The... Trouble codes: P0300. |
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2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L serpentine belt VIN: WDBUF56X57 thanks for your ideas. possible fault with clutch pulley on alternator, idler bearings trying seize when hot, alignment issues. we replaced the tensioner with pulley. the vehicle has been driving about 2 weeks, just reinspected. no wear issues with belt. als... |
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1993 Nissan D21 SE 3.0L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1N6HD16Y1P A poor ground was the culprit. There were two grounds for the ecm not listed in alldatas' info. The signal from the computer to the power transistor could not pull all the way to ground because there was always 1.17 volts on the line due to the weak grounds. ... |
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2002 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL11DX2 was a new crank sensor that was bad thanks to you all for the input Trouble codes: 2138. |
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2006 Saturn Ion-3 2.4L No Start VIN: 1G8AL55B56 Tested GLAN High and low speed, as well as all class 2 serial data lines. All had continuity. Towed vehicle to dealer where they reflashed the pass lock, and were eventually able to reprogram the original PCM. It took them a few tries before it took. Apparentl... Trouble codes: U1000 (Loss of class 2 serial data in every module), U0121 (Loss of comm with ABS module), U0140 (Loss of comm with BCM), C0551 (Optional configuration error), C0000 (Vehicle speed info circuit malfunction), U1017 (testing and results). |
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2001 Subaru Forester 2.5L abs VIN: JF1SF65672 Replaced Abs Control Module.Car has not returned.thanks to all that replied. |
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2000 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 4T1BF28K2Y Sorry guys, I gave up on this one when I found out that when the engine was changed that it wouldn't even start with the old computer and when the parts store sent him a computer for that car, it just didn't work right. He installed a junkyard computer and tha... Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, P0304, P0306. |
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2002 Toyota Prius 1.5L low power VIN: JT2BK12U42 Thanks to all who replied, even though we didn't do the job we did get a lot of good information, as I was in the process of working up the estimate the owner informed me that blue smoke began filling the cabin as he was driving, so he jumped out of the car wi... |
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2005 Toyota Solara SE 2.4L engine VIN: 4T1CE38P86 Well most of you were right,did cly leak down test found 80% leak down in #2 and #3 clys. pulled cly head and found that intake valves were leaking badly.replaced cly head with reman head all is good now. thanks to all of you that responded. |
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2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2.4L Keyless Entry VIN: JTNBB46K07 This vehicle is fixed. Thanks to all who replied. Technician error! After checking the system for codes and going on the TIS website, everything checked out o.k. So I figured I should double check wiring. Thanks also to Phil who also suggested that. Found two ... |
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2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L Hesitation VIN: WVWMD23B3Y Well I guess we'll never know...customer towed car to dealer and traded it in on a new Golf. I told customer it was going to get expensive, possible cylinder head replacement. Thanks to all who took the time to narrow down and find the problem. Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0304. |
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2003 Volvo S40 1.9L monitors VIN: YV1VS27583 I corrected the problem with the positive cable by replacing it with a new one,but the component monitor still did not run. I checked identifix and they suggested to replace temperature sensor and thermostat. Component monitor still would not go ready. One rep... |
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