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Open Help Requests for All Makes and Models
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| 2004 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L Starter VIN: WBD389E329 to BMW gurus out there. got this X3 that the range switch is located inside the trans - model # A5S390R. was wondering if anyone has ever replaced one. somebody told me u have to R&R the valve body. let me know how to do this with the torque specs on it. don't... |
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| 2001 Chevrolet S10 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNCS13W81 Hi everyone, I have this 2001 s10 blazer that keeps getting water into the air pump. I've replaced the pump a couple of times, I also replaced the inlet hose(revised version per TSB), and re-routed the inlet hose every time it comes in. I don't know what else ... Trouble codes: P0410 (Secondary air injection system fault) |
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| 1997 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: IFMDU35P1U hi everyone I have this 97 explorer here no start no code. put a set of plugs in it want to start it also pop though intake ,I have to spray quick start to get it started . once it is started it will run but very rich black smoke .it also run with intake hose ... |
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| 2004 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FDXF46P4E This truck will start and run every time i get in it. I can go on an hour or so run and shut it down and immediately the engine will not start and run. I can hold a gasoline rag to the intake inlet and the engine will start and run normally. Thats all I can sa... |
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| 2000 Honda S2000 2.0L rev limiter VIN: JHMAP1146Y The car had a VTEC code in it and we replaced the oil pressure switch. Now we have no codes but the rev limiter is shutting it down at 7,000RPM. It should go to 9,000. Looking to see if anybody has seen this before. I think the water may have damaged the mecha... |
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| 2004 Honda Civic EX 1.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEM22564 Ok this is a 04 civic with a 1.7,Vin # [...] It has been to a couple shops and the dealer before landing here. The car originally had codes P1156 and P0497. The fuel cap, purge valve, canister shut valve, bypass valve and charcoal canister were re... Trouble codes: P0457 (Low purge flow) |
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| 2005 Isuzu Ascender LS 4.2L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4NUES16S67 customer complains of rough idle on cold startup. He says goes away when warm. could not duplicate concern. customer says you have to drive it and when you are sitting at a light it feels rough. I did notice a vibration in drive due to a transmission mount. Cu... |
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| 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Low Power VIN: N42C241421 One for you Iaccoca guru's.Got this Laredo that belongs to a used car lot just purchased from the auction. Running rich at idle and has no power on acceleration. It's running rich at idle because it only has 3 to 4 inches of vacuum at idle. DRB 3 shows cam/cra... |
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| 2004 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 5TEPM62N44 Hi looking for ideals on a toyota tacoma 2.7 liter. Came to me with a number 3 misfire found a burnt valve replaced valve and put it together and start it all was good except the idle is to high which idled fine before I pulled head with the exception of the m... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2003 Acura MDX 3.5L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HNYD18693 Thanks to all who replied, you were all pretty much correct. A valve adjustment took care of the misfires and engine codes. All the exhaust valves were too tight to put any feeler gauge into - so much for the "only 50K miles" used engine. Decided to compare... Trouble codes: P1399 (Multiple cylinder misfire), P0304 (Misfire 4 cylinder), P0401 (Misfire 1 cylinder), P0700 (Transmission code - 3rd pressure switch circuit), P0300 (Random misfire), P2237 (Ho2s b1 s1 1p line high voltage). |
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| 2005 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L ride control VIN: WA1YD54B65 Hello And thanks again the Audi is fixed. I had to replace the compressor unit and the air deverter valve. Did not have to run basic settings though. What happened was the compressor air intake is in the spare tire compartment. This compartment had filled with... |
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| 1998 BMW 528i 2.8L front tires VIN: WBADD5327W replaced front struts and springs, left front spindle was changed as well. |
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| 2004 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L Starter VIN: WDBA278234 hey guys the bemmer is fixed. range switch located in the trans was the problem |
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| 1999 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KD54Y3X Thanks for all the replies and ideas! This one turned out to be a little green cheese on the tank pressure sensor plug. After cleaning plug soliniods returned to normal operation and could be commanded with scan tool. Car gone almost 2 weeks. Thanks again to a... Trouble codes: P0440 (EVAP Leak). |
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| 1989 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado 5.7L Cruise Control VIN: 1GTDC14K3K I think it was just bad motors. It obviously was not a vacuum leak considering there isnt any vacuum. The wires all test good so I am pretty sure I just kept getting bad motors. The owner did not want to spend the money on a new motor so I cant say 100 percent... |
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| 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4.3L No Power Aft. 40MPH VIN: 1GNCS13W9R Thanks everyone, it was the timing chain. The problem I had was that my parts guy sent Melling PN# 3506SD which did not improve the amount of slop, the correct set is Melling PN# 3509S. After installing the correct set there was a big difference, test drove it... |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo 1.6L Misfire VIN: KL1TG66646 Sorry for even posting this request, the fix is so simple its embarassing. we let a general service tech troubleshoot it, he needs the experience, and he thought he had checked the basics before posting this request. This morning one of our senior techs took a... |
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| 2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L Oil Pressure VIN: 1C3EL55R72 Nearly everyone suggested that I replace the sending unit and many added that I should remove the plastic pin on the connector to allow the unit to vent/drain. That is what I did and the car seems to be good now. I used an aftermarket switch since they have be... |
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| 2007 Chrysler Sebring 2.4L No Start VIN: 1C3LC56K27 According to the dealer the fuel pump and some type of wire harness was bad in this vehicle. I personally checked fuel pressure and it was good, it had no injector pulse or ignition pulse to fire the coils. Unfortunately, I believe there was some dishonesty ta... |
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| 2000 Ford E-350 Econoline XL 6.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTSS34S2Y Thanks to all that replied everything was helpful. Strange enough it was a fuel pressure regulator. It was over bypassing at idle in gear. After replacing it the trimester were almost perfect all the time. Thanks again to everyone. Trouble codes: P0171 (Bank 1 lean), P0174 (Bank 2 lean). |
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| 2001 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Piston/Head VIN: 1FAFP33P71 This vehicle is fixed and a prolonged test of 100 miles plus yet another with a similar problem was resolved. I got a lot of responses on this including some of the light hearted ones from Dan [...] (two thumbs up)and install a Pinzaguer air cooled!. Those apart ... |
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| 2004 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L low volts VIN: 1FBSS31PX5 hi sorry take too long to close this thanks to all you replys . we still working in this problem replyes for all of you help alot since some this were actualy bad fuse links Over heated wiring bad/ battery high /corrotion cables . but we still have low volts... |
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| 2009 Ford Focus S 2.0L unknown VIN: 1FAHP36N59 i pulled check valve and it had oil in it. so i replaced booster and valve and no problem so far. |
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| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Hesitation, Stall THANKS FOR EVERYONES RESPONSES. WAS UPSTREAM O2 SENSOR. CHECKED O2 VOLTAGE ON SCANNER. VOLTAGE WAS BELOW 1.3 VOLTS WHEN THIS OCCURRED. REPLACED 02 SESOR AND HAS NOT HAPPENED SINCE REALLY APPRETIATE THE HELP! |
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| 2001 Kia Rio 1.5L Ecm monitors VIN: KNADC12301 Thanks to all who replied with tips. It turned out that it was just a big pain in the butt to run the all the monitors. Lots of highway miles and, a couple days of trying. Thanks again. |
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| 2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDUP13122 Thanks to all again. Code P1159. Brett, Bradley, Ty, Rashid, Vi, and James. All nailed it, The intake has a plastic gear for the runner actuator and strips. This is the 1st thing to check before getting into the system deep. Ends up needing the whole plenum ... Trouble codes: P1159 (vics valve curcit malfunction). |
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| 2007 Nissan Versa S 1.8L No Start, Stall VIN: 3N1BC11607 the car never died also i never got a chance to scope out the pump before it left the cars been gone for a while and it still hasnt died on them im not really sure what happen sorry guys |
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| 1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L keys VIN: WP0CA2987V well despite the key supposed to come from sunset porsche coded, it was not.they key worked mechanically perfect. i called them and was put through to the service department and they told me they needed the car, and all the keys in order to program it. what a ... |
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| 1999 Volvo V70 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LW65F9Y Hi All, Turned out to be the camshaft reset valve, or control solenoid as some call it. Because I'm on the other side of the world from many of you, I ordered a gasket before I pulled it to be sure the vehicle could be kept mobile. Anyway, it was pretty sludg... Trouble codes: P1671 (CMP Actuator Performance Problem/Signal Out of Range). |
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