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1998 Audi A4 2.8L turn signals VIN: WAUDD68D1W
Car lot vehicle no history on it but I have no turn signals have substitued 2 differnt turn signal switches one new, one used, substited a new dealer hazard switch still no turn signals. i do have hazard lights all other lights work fine. Ran through wiring di...
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1998 BMW M3 3.2L Fuse VIN: WBSBK9338W
Hello we have a 1998 bmw m3 air bag light and rollbar light on the dash.no communication to srs module.srs fuse #42 blows as soon as soon as ignition turned on. Any help thank you
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2003 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Steering Wheel
First of all thanks to anyone who helps me out on this. This vehicle belongs to a long time customer and they pick up on any abnormallity. We found a few issues during normal maintenance, leaking Valve cover, CV Axle boots torn and rear Diff side seals were le...
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2004 BMW 525i 2.5L Cuts out VIN: WBANA53574
This car is cutting out at idle this is the 3rd week it has been hear I was not able to duplicate the fault untill today. 2 weeks ago I replaced the throttle body for throttle codes and not revving up last week I checked the battery it failed the load test. Wh... Trouble codes: 28B2, 5F77
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1997 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4L instrument panel VIN: 1G4NJ52T3V
replaced ecm. checked all ground connections. checked replaced ignition switch. replaced instrument cluster.
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2006 Buick Rendezvous CXL 3.5L lock up VIN: 3G5DA03L26
Vehicle surges because lock up i being commanded on and aff radiply at highway speeds. Have scoped checked all inputs that I can think of that would affect lock up. Aware of mass air flow sensor tsb and have scope checked sensor. I am out of ideas. We replaced...
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4.6L turn signals
Need older corvette help. Have 61 vette in shop with turn signal problems. When signaling a turn, lever will not stay latched. Have to hold in position. Switch and cancel hardware have been replaced. Need to understand what is supposed to be on bottom of steer...
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1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7L MIL Lamp on, No closed loop opera VIN: 3GNEC16R0T
Hello & thanks to all who wish to help. This is my first encounter with this truck AND this type of problem. Truck came in MIL on & codes p0134 & P0152. Scan pids showed B1S1 at 438mv and B2S1 at 642mv. Thru this whole thing never saw closed loop. ECT is 199 d... Trouble codes: P0134, P0152 (O2 sensor circuit high voltage B2S1)
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2003 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0L starter VIN: 1GCGG29U34
Well starter did not fix it. Reinstalled orginial starter.I have check wires from the relay to the computer yellow and black wire, 1.8 ohms. The wire from the ignition switch and from the fuse block to the relay I check at the same time that whole circuit has ...
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L No Start, white smoke VIN: 1GTHK23124
Morning All Tow in, crank no start .pump prime button , fires right up Truck runs great, no missing, power good BUT lots of white smoke at snap throttle Start Alldata tests for suction side of pump, Realized we need the gauge to hookup to test port .. Work aro... Trouble codes: P1093
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L Red brk ligt VIN: 1GCHK39265
Am just wondering if anyone could give us any insight into what could be causing the red brake light to come on and stay on even when the key is out of the truck and the doors are closed we can not find any reasoning for this and neither can dealer...any help ...
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2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1B7HLZAX51
This truck runs great most of the time but every now & then, (could be days even weeks) the truck will start to act like several wires are crossed & it backfires through the intake and almost stalls. The customer says it will start acting up while in reverse m... Trouble codes: P0305
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2003 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7FL16X23
This is a nice one. truck came in with cyl 1 and 2 misfire checked compression and tune up left in good condition. three days later truck came back with backfire and running lean. in open loop truck was running rick -25% ltft backfired. After closed loop truck... Trouble codes: P0301, P0302
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1997 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.3L Transmission Mounted Parking Brake VIN: 1FDLE40F9V
We have removed the parking brake assembly from the transmission and need to know how to disassemble it. We removed the speedometer driven gear, large nut and input bearing, but the plastic drive gear between the bearings seems to be keeping us from removing t...
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1997 Ford F-150 4.2L No Start, Misfire VIN: 2FTDF1720V
I am working on this truck for another shop in town. They diagnosed a bad PCM for a no start and replaced it and the truck worked good for 15 minutes and it is back to the same condition. Truck was then towed into my shop and here is what I have found. Truck w... Trouble codes: P0352
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2000 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1FAFP53U8Y
This vehicle (2000 Ford Taurus SE 3.0 L) came to us from another shop. It only happens when the car is cold and doesn't happen all the time. When it does happen the car feels like it loses power and is misfiring or not firing on all cylinders, then seems to cl... Trouble codes: P0351
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2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0L rear differential VIN: 1FMYU70E01
I think this one defies logic but here goes...This vehicle is a select 4-wheel drive system ie: selector switch choices are 2wd, 4 high, 4 low, not the viscous all wheel drive systen that oter Explorers employ. When this vehicle is operated in slow speed parki...
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2010 Ford EXPLORER 4.0L Fluid VIN: 1FMEU7DESA
AFTER 7000 MILES HE CAME BACK IN FOR LOF AND WE SAW THE REAR DIFF FLUID LOOKS LIKE WATER HAS GOT IN THE FLUID.SO WE CHANGE THE FLUID AND SENT HIM ON HIS WAY. CUSTOMER CAME BACK IN 4 WEEKS LATER AND NOW THE FRONT PINION SEAL IS LEAKING AND THE FLUID LOOKS MILKY...
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2011 Ford FUSION 3.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3FAHP0JG2B
Went to accel from stop sign - started to acelerate then died like turned off but idle ok - no further accelleration possible. No"check engine" MIL only a solid "wrench" light on in cluster. All computer communications normal among nodes. No data line errors.
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1994 GMC Sonoma SL 4.3L wipers VIN: 1GTCS19W6R
turning on headlamps or hazard lamps causes the wipers to turn on. (park lamps does not) I have disconnected the multifunction switch- no change, bypassed the headlamp and headlamp dimmer switches-no change, cleaned rusted grounds at front core support/ radiat...
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2007 GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L Air Bag VIN: 1GKFK63817
Vehical was in a wreck. All nessasary parts have been replaced. I am trying to program the diag sensing modual. We have the tech 2 and the tis web. It seems like the key code in the bcm is not matching the one in the dsm so i got another one. I still get th sa...
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1997 Honda Odyssey LX 2.2L ABS light on VIN: RA3-101405
I cannot see if this vehicle is an EX or LX but they are the only 2 options. It has an F23A engine. This vehicle does not have a diagnostic plug. We pinned codes 54. Now after replacing the relay we have code 31 - modulator. Does anyone know the procedure to c...
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2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCM56643
we had a honda towed in for a no start.. scanned it for codes and got the listed codes. i erased the codes and got the car to start but it runs really bad and will only stay running if you leave your foot on the gas. by the time i got it in the shop it had res... Trouble codes: P1298, P1009, P2646, P0341, P0300, P0301
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1997 Jaguar XJ6 L 4.0L instrument cluster VIN: SAJHX6240V
instrument cluster randomly apears to go through test proceadure while driving the longer you drive the more it happens. all lights illuminate and guages start to flicker.
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1999 Jaguar XK8 4.0L cooling fans VIN: SAJGX2046X
The owner delivered the car with the complaint that the electric cooling fans run all the time when the engine is at normal operating temperature. First, I checked the coolant level with the coolant cool and added appr. 4 oz.; not enough to cause the coolant t...
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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2L vents VIN: 115T945441
i have a 96 jeep grand cherokee and when im giving it gas right @ 2000 rpms the vents change from the front vents to the defrost i smoke tested and no leaks found any ideas on my next step?
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2006 Lexus GS300 3.0L Locks,Mirrors VIN: JTHBH96S36
Hello that car came to us from a body shop it had left front headlight replaced and minor repair on left front and set there for around 2 weeks, when it was competed the door mirrors are inop they will fold just the glass adjusters do not work and the vehicle ...
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L Compressor whining sound VIN: WDBUF5LX58
Owner is concerned about the sound. I read one tsb about the belt,p-83 55-87b. Has anyone repaired this or is this normal? Vehicle cabin is cold,and operation seams ok.
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2006 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Blower motor VIN: 4A3AB36F56
Ok got a tough one with the blower motor I'm trying to help another tech in the shop with this one. This car always has the blower motor going on high unless you unplug the transistor or the control head(wiring diagram calls it the a/c ecu) we've checked for r...
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1994 Nissan D21 XE 2.4L Timing VIN: 1NGSD16Y4R
Truck was towed in. Would run but timing is very retarded. I have checked chain timing which looks correct. I have removed the oil pump & aligned the timing indicators on it as per alldata. Reinstalled distribitor & all appears to line up but engine runs retar...
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1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L air bag VIN: JN1CA21A5W
Hi guys, I have a Nissan here that the customer maintains religiously and has recently suffered an air bag fault. This particular model requires the use of the Consult II OEM scan tool or use of the driver's door lamp switch. Having only a Solus, I have attemp...
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2004 Nissan Sentra S 1.8L Intake Cam Sprocket VIN: 3N1CB51D24
Removed head. Removed 3 bolts on intake cam vvt gear. Removing the gear nissan said not to remove then just center going to reassemble but cannot find any torque spec for this gear 3 bolts. Is this vvt gear repairable once dissasembled? a different tech worked...
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2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4.0L fuel door lock VIN: 5N1AR18W65
The fuel door will not lock after fueling we checked the pin that locks the door and it slides in freely with no resistance so if you close the door it just pushes it in . I would like to know how this system works! Thank in advance Libby
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2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L MIL Lamps VIN: 1GWX52H8YF
Codes found: P1571 TCS PWM Circuit No Frequency/Signal P1811 Maximum Adapt Long Shift CO550 ECU/CCU Malfunction CO241 PCM Indicated Request Torque Fault CO896 Device Voltage Range performance The one that concerns me most is the CO550 ECU/CCU Malfunction. Sin...
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1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.0L No Start VIN: 1G2FW87F4G
have no pulse when cold,will run with a shot of carb cleaner and will run fine after.replaced bad cts and tps,car ran fine for a month.car is back,and coolant temp sens is stuck again,replaced it and reads fine but same problem,no start when cold.unplug tps an... Trouble codes: 22 (tps too low), 21 (tps too high), 15 (coolant temp too high), 34 (maf too low), 44 (lean exhaust)
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2000 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: HIY2023888
Replaced plugs to correct P1312. The P0171 reoccured along with P1654 fuel pump relay intermittant coil circut. No obvoius leaks, checked intake gasket with ether. There is some idle speed increase using propane in the intake hose but too much stalls it, respe... Trouble codes: P0171, P1312 (Combustion detection for 1 and 2)
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2000 Saturn LS2 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8JW52R5Y
customer brought vehicle in to get check engine light fixed. pulled code #P0401 for EGR system. has .74v at all time and duty cycle is 0. checked all wiring. all powers and grounds are good. has no other running issues and idles fine. Trouble codes: P0401 (EGR- Insuffiecient flow detected)
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2004 Subaru Outback H6 35th Anniversary Edition 3.0L Surge VIN: 4S3BH81544
very intermittent chuggle or surge at 45mph when climbing a slight incline. Have test drove or road with customer 4 times. Today is the first time I could dupicate and just dd it couple of seconds; could not tell if it was a missfire or a surge then its gone t...
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2004 Subaru LIBERTY 2.5L No Start VIN: JF1BL9KL55
Hi guys, I got a problem with this Liberty 2004 EJ252 engine. Customer said that temperature gauge went all the way to hot and since then it doesn't start. I don't think that its been overheated cause overflow and radiator is full of coolant. Anyway it doesnt... Trouble codes: P1714 (Idle switch), P1709 (K/d servo switch), B0221 (Ca-hs ecm no receive data)
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2004 Suzuki Verona S 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: KL5VM52L34
Thank you for any help with this. And yes all of those codes were stored when it came in. Ok it came in for a jerking/bucking. when driving if you drive below 10 mph car would stall but start back up. Finally the dash and tail lights are not working... Ok figu... Trouble codes: P0121, P0171, P0174, P0300, P0102, P0562
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1994 Toyota Pickup SR5 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 4TARN01P2R
Truck came to the shop,with the low idle.hesitation,surge,dying out, cleaned the tbi,and reset the idle spped to specs,now it idles but i still have the black smoke,and hesitation i did check for vacuum leaks with propane but no leaks found,please help
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2002 Toyota Highlander 2.4L Cooling Systems VIN: JTEHD21A42
hey i have this 02 highlander we took the head off for a head gasket and two of the bolt holes are striped has anyone had luck heli coiling the block and were can i buy the kit thanks jeff
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2006 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3L Hazard VIN: JTEEP21A26
Customer brought vehicle in with fuses removed for hazards due to hazard lights flashing whenever key is installed and turned to position 1 or 2. Hazards work normally with key off. Replaced turn signal flasher module with napa part and hazards and turn signal...
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1985 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8L Charging System VIN: WVWGA016XF
Good morning and thanks for reading this. When this Jetta is started the battery light stays on and will not charge until I bring the rpms up to 1800, then it charges fine and the battery light goes out. I have checked voltage drop on the alternators ground an...
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1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L Right Front Wheel Bearing VIN: 3VWTD81H1W
We have a left front wheel bearing that will not tighten when using vw torque procedures. This the glx 6 cylinder so we are using the " plus " suspension procedure. We tighten axle nut to 66 ft lbs and turn an extra 45 degrees - 1/8 turn. Wheel is loose. Have ...
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2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on
Ok VW Gurus, I am looking for information on this vehicle for the voltage value that is on the signal return for the Cam sensors. Vehicle has two as I am sure you know. The interesting thing is that I have NO signal coming from the CMP sensors, despite the fac...
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1976 Volvo 242 2.1L No Start VIN: VC24245E10
Hello thanks for your time, I'm getting fuel all the time the key is on pump is running flooding it horribly leaking fuel from the intake manifold. my question is what is making this pump run all the time, should it be running all the time the key is on? Shoul...
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2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2L Runs poorly at times VIN: YV4CZ98278
This vehicle is an arbitration from the local auction. The only code is P050B. The check engine light and running problem are intermittent. I find no information for this code in Alldata or Identifix. Can anyone shed some light on this fault code? Thanks for a... Trouble codes: P050B
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2006 BMW X3 3.0i 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, P0171 & p0174 VIN: WXPA93496W
The problem with this vehicle was the pcv system. It was diagnosed and the customer refused the repair. Thanks much for all of your help. Tom [...] Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean), P0174 (Lean).
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2005 Buick Terraza CXL 3.5L cruise control VIN: 5GADV23L75
To everyone who helped me THANK YOU. I am sorry to report but this vehicle left without being fixed BUT I did learn alot about this system. After going back over this system with a fresh mind I determined that the back feed into the light green circuit was not...
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1991 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1G1YY2383M
OK. First of all I want to apologize for taking so long to close this request. I have been waiting on the customer to return so I could continue testing. But no luck as of yet. :/ But I do want to thank ALL of you that responded. Many helpful tips were given. ...
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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L Abs Module VIN: 1GCEK19V4X
thank you to everyone that took time out of their day to help me out. sorry the fix is being posted so late. first of all the new modules were dealer parts. after the first one failed i even got to speak with the top tech in the dealership who agreed that the ...
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2001 Chevrolet S10 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNCS13W81
Thanks to everyone who replied, and I'm sorry it took so long to get the car back in. Most of you suggested to replace both of the check valves and I did. Time will tell, and I hope everything will be ok. Once again thank you to everyone who replied Trouble codes: P0410 (Secondary air injection system fault).
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L Hesitation, Surge VIN: CGCEC19V04
THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORT THAT I HAD RECIEVED AND A LOT OF YOU GUYS GUIDE THROUGH TO FIX THIS PROBLEM.AND YES THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE.THANK YOU ALL
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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L 226 T case VIN: 1GNDT13S56
Well, we did finally fix this thing. It required an actuator assembly, electrical and mechanical with cv axle. G101 ground cleaning brought back electrical functions. Reflashed TCCM, replaced encoder motor again, switch on dash fucntions well. The fix was ...
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1997 Chrysler Town & Country LXi 3.8L Bleeding VIN: 1C4GP64L7V
Thanks for your replies. The fix for this van was to hook up my air/vacuum bleeder, open the left rear bleeder then the front, turn the key on and run the ABS pump and activate the valves in and out with my scanner. It had air trapped. All is well. Thank you.
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2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L Stall VIN: 1C3AL56UX1
I appreciate all the info I recieved unfortunately nothing helped me. The customer ended up taking it to the dealer and they basically told him they didnt know what was wrong with it. He is going to sell the car which was his plan after we repaired the head ga...
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L Accessories VIN: 1B7HC16Y0V
As stated vehicle was from used dealer. Probably bad servo. The dealer opted not to fix. Truck is gone. Thanks for all the help.
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2001 Dodge Intrepid ES 2.7L acells on own VIN: 2B3HD56U81
Thanks for the HELP this car was a puzzler... we tested and retested EVERYTHING !!! Tried know good parts NO CHANGE... I drove car for a week scanning / testing (how do you charge for that??) when it dawned on me after reading a reply... undo the cruise... Fix...
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2002 Dodge Dakota SLT 3.9L No Start VIN: 1B7HL48X42
OK after days of searching and pulling modules down I was trying to find shorts in the harness and checking the data lines (which were flat line btw ) I was looking at the wiring diagram and was following the wires from the DLC up under the dash and I noticed ...
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2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L radiator fan VIN: 1D8GP25R33
Thanks for all the help. When I got the vehical back in the door, the check engine light was on, I could not clear the code, or control my fan. The wiring diagram for a 2002 was dead on and I was able to load test my wire from my PCM to the fan relay. I had...
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1988 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 5.0L Auto Loc hub VIN: 1FTEX14N0J
Hello, After sending my 'mundane' post I decided to get an old sweatshirt out and put it on and get my hands dirty. This is one of the few times I've gotten into the wrenching area of the shop in about 12 years. As I looked at the bad hub I realized what we we...
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1997 Ford F-150 4.2L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTDX1726V
thank you all for all the posts. Got in there and and started playing around. In short found that the tech who did the work connected the vacuum solenoids backwards, the Intake Manifold Runner Control solenoid was operating the EGR and the EGR Solenoid was op...
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1998 Ford F-150 4.6L shift solenoid pack VIN: 1FTZX18W2W
Thanks for all your help on this. I have determined that this was a orifice that is a part of a transgo shift kit. Without an installation instruction sheet I had no idea what solenoid it came from. I just installed new solenoids, left the orfice and spring o...
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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.8L Low power VIN: 1FTNX21SXX
I found the o2 on bank two defective. R+R and runs like raped ape. Not sure how I missed it but I must have saw the LTFT on both banks 15% positive so over looked since both were positive. Thanks for all the help.
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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.8L No Start VIN: 1FTNX21S8X
found idle air control where half the cone was missing and also timing chain was off 15 degrees or three teeth, waiting on customer o.k, trying to sell a long block due to possibilty of interference damage.
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2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 5.4L lack of power VIN: 1FTNF21575
thanks to all that replied,i pulled intake manifold and replaced imrc control,test drove and all is well. manifold was a little tough to pull,wireing and vacuum line in back gave a fight. still easier than pulling cab.charged four hours and customer ok with t... Trouble codes: P2006.
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2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, bucks VIN: 1FTSX21P25
Well this one is eating my lunch. We checked engine contribution, IPC voltages, injector buzz tests and drove the truck many miles looking and watching data. Could never get it to do it more than a few seconds at a time. I;m thinking its something with transmi... Trouble codes: P0341.
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2000 Honda Accord LX 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JH10CK01PY
thanks to all,the information some was useful, after re oming the wires and checking the fuses, found that some wires were melted and fuses were burnt.I replaced all bad wires and fuses, and still have one code left. I odered the b shift solenoid it was shorte... Trouble codes: P1298, P1166, P0141, P1768.
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2006 Honda Civic EX 1.8L Monitors wont set VIN: 2HGFG12886
I BIT THE BULLET AND REPLACED THE CAT WITH AN OE CAT FROM HONDA AND DROVE THE CAR ANOTHER 96 MILES BRINGING TOTAL DRIVE CYCLE TO 300+ MILES STILL 2 MONITORS NOT READY! AND STILL NO PENDING CODES, AFTER SOME CUSTOMER PRESSURE I DECIDED TO ISSUE A WAIVER FOR NYS...
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2009 Infiniti G37 3.7L No Start VIN: JNKCV64F99
OK ALL...THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THE HELP , BUT SOMETIMES WE NEED TO ROLL UP OUR SLEEVES AND DIAG, THE PROBLEM THIS CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A NO START BECAUSE THE CAR WAS 3 QUARTS LOW ON ENGINE OIL THEY EST. THE REPAIR FOR A ENGINE ASSY, THE EST WAS OVER $...
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2000 Jaguar XJR 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: SAJDA15B7Y
Ended up replacing the who;le timing chain set. From research just replacing the secondary chain is a temporary repair and not the 100% fix. Upon disassembley what was explained was true. The primary guids were on the edge of failure and not seen until removal...
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2005 Lincoln LS Ultimate 3.9L No Start VIN: 1LNHM87175
Well sometimes we all get bit. Everyone had good input, but I gave up after running new a signal wire from the PCM to the FPDM. I have to beleive that the problem is the PCM, but even a hard head like me knows when to quit. Hope someone else has better luck... Trouble codes: P1235 (Fuel Pump Driver circuit out of range).
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2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 3.8L No Start, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JA4NW51S93
James from Wisconsin got it right. Even though we could not see any thing physically wrong with the tensioner we replaced it along with the timing belt and water pump. started it up and let it warm up and the noise over 2,000 rpm was gone, and customer and I ...
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2003 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8L No Start, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 5Y2SN64L83
after getting more information from the customer i found that there was bad gas put into the car and the code that i pulled had nothing to do with it. thanks for all the help. Trouble codes: P1693 (Rocker arm actuator stuck off).
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2003 Saturn Vue 3.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 5GZCZ63B13
Thanks for all the help and with the help of an employee joining a saturn forum we traced it to the ecm. we replaced the ecm and have not heard from the customer in 3 weeks. thanks again. Trouble codes: P1629.
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1999 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BG22K8X
sorry it took so long to get back vary busy.This car came from the dealer already had the egr valve and vacuum switch replaced.Removed valve and cleaned ports Wayne from Illinois hit it on the head the new vacuum switch bad replaced switch all is good thanks t... Trouble codes: P0401.
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2003 Toyota Prius 1.5L Fuel Gauge VIN: JT2BK12U43
Thanks to Stephen, Miguel, and Carolyn. Stephen was right about the fuel tank, Miguel was right about resetting inclination, and Carolyn provided contact info that we didn't end up needing. Tha tank was the problem--Toyotas specs for the tank temperature sen...
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L lack of power VIN: 3VWSP69M82
Removed intake to ensure it was not pluged. Checked injection timing it was dead on. Recommened we replace injection pump. Customer declined repair and said he would drive it the way it was. To bad we were not able to solve this one. Thanks for all the replies...
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2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL 2.0L cts drops to 40 neg VIN: 3VWCD21C33
THE LIGHT CAME BACK AFTER I BYPASSED THE WIRING TO ECM I DID REPLACE CTS AT FIRST IT WILL GO TO DEALER NOW THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP.AND THE CODES FOR THOSES WHO ASKED PO171 PO172.
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