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	2001 Acura TL 3.2L Steering VIN: 10UYA426H1 Hi: everyone this car came from another shop (used car place) has new reman rack , hose and pump! but has winding noise after a few minute running and warm up ,they changed pump from autozone three times, used honda fluid all by the book but noise don`t go aw...	View
	2006 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Transaxle VIN: 2HNYD18856 We have this '06 AWD MDX that is driving us nuts. The initial customer complaint was a faint to moderate whining noise that seems to be coming from in front of the driver, engine bay/transmission area. After several attempts we were unable to pinpoint the sour...	View
	1997 Audi A4 1.8L Turbo turbocharger VIN: WAUCB88D2V hey this one is driving us insane i really need some help, as this is my personal car. We replaced this cars stock turbo with oem replacement at 140k because the wastegate went bad. Also at this time we replaced the oil feed line with it. at 165k the replaceme...	View
	2000 Cadillac Eldorado ESC 4.6L inner cv boot VIN: 1G6EL12Y8Y Got a OEM boot kit for both the inner and outer boots. The inner is a two piece boot with one piece going around the tulip part of the cv joint and the hard plastic part goes around the first piece and the small end goes around the axle shaft. the large clamp ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L Pcm VIN: 3GNFK16T2Y Towed into are shop. No voltage at fuel pump no voltage coming from fuel pump relay. Diagnose no voltage coming from pcm ( dk green w/ white ) energizing relay.removed pcm and found melted chip inside. Note : found out original pcm burned up same way.load test...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WH55K8Y Vehicle came in with code, tested and found oxygen sensor wired incorrect. Install correct oxygen senor to no avail same code immediately. Tested circuit again and came to same conclusion, replace oxygen sensor. Replaced again with AC-Delco (as did originally)... Trouble codes: P0134 (B1s1 02 sensor ckt inactive)	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L 3rd gear VIN: 1GCEC19V31 I will be visually looking at the war pattern in the differential since it is already open, but the wear on the u-joints is something which I shall recommend the customer to fix but I want to know exactly why it occurs at about 3rd gear and no codes are presen...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L alternator VIN: 1GNEK13Z43 Hello thanks in advance, customer states he replaced battery and ever since it does not want to idle when warm- no codes, can visually see all lights flickering and voltage guage on dash bounces between 11-14ish at idle, runs great right after startup untill i...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNEK13Z64 Function tested EVAP vent solenoid using scanner and verified it's ability to open/close (seal & release) I also tested the purge solenoid and it's ability to pull a vacuum on the tank, also the pressure sensor changing with vaccum in tank. Reading other posts... Trouble codes: P0446 (EVAP Vent performance)	View
	2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L wot hesitation VIN: 1GNDT13S76 acts like plugged exhaust. cruising trans feels like it skips from 1st to 4th shifts at 3500 -4000 rpm. but the customer concern is at wot the trans down shifts to 2nd and accelerates till it hits the rev limiter and will not shift till u let off the throttle.... Trouble codes: P0171, P0300, P0506, P1400	View
	2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L cruise control VIN: 2C8GF68484 we have a chrysler pacifica tha has a strange cruise control problem, we replaced the engine in this vehicle recently. basicly the problem is sorta intermittent. when the vehicle is first started the cruise light will come on and at times will work fine, the c...	View
	2006 Chrysler Voyager 3.3L starter motor VIN: 1A8GH1557Y Monday morning customer called saying car had broken down with suspected flat battery. battery was not flat but starter was not operating from ignition key - just a click from relay box under bonnet. engine started with a 12v supply to starter solenoid, vehicl...	View
	2001 Dodge Stratus ES 2.7L no cranking VIN: 1B3AJ56U11 Vehicle was towed in for no start and check engine light on. found 20 amp fuse for start/fuel blown.Replaced fuse, vehicle starts. code p0601 internal controller failure. cleared code and came back inmediatly. Replaced control module and no more codes, car run...	View
	1994 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Lighting VIN: 1FALP45T7R This is an intermittent problem, #5 fuse which feeds through headlight switch to dash lights exterior park lights etc and some accessory circuits on some models burns intermittently, lately it's burning more often and therefore hopefully will be able to know w...	View
	2000 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Cuts out VIN: 1FAFP58S7Y this one is crazzy,this car has a green light,with a tire on the dash in the left upper corner.i went to aldata and it says its the traction control indicator,ok aldata dose not give enouh infomation about this system,I test drove this car and at 40mph the gre... Trouble codes: P0161, P0401, P0455, B	View
	2002 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Bland Door VIN: 1FAHP59S62 THE CAR IS ONLY PUTING OUT HOT AIR SOME TIME YOU CAN Gat the cold air to come out at 60' and when you put it on 65' it go all the way hot but some time it will not move at all can it be the head unit at all making it not move the actuator with it out you can m...	View
	2002 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.3L wipers VIN: 1FDW35F72H This vehicle is a Patient Transfer unit.The wiper intermittently come on by themselves.We can not duplicate it and guessed at a module and switch ,no fix.Customer thinks that the washers may be coming on also.Any ideas would be great.	View
	2002 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L MIL Lamp on I change tank pressure sensor reset light car came back after 250 miles' check hoses Trouble codes: P1450 (Not able to release pressure)	View
	2003 Ford E-450 Super Duty Custom 7.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FDXE45F63 Ok boys, to start I do not have a whole alot of experience in diesels. Customer says it will not crank over, and one day not even a click. Batterys tested, bad cells, chassy battery positive connector corroded off. When you first go to start it ( after it has...	View
	2005 Ford Focus ZX4 2.0L Ignition Switch VIN: 1FAFP34N95 Looking for some help from Ford techs this 05 focus even with the key in off positiion,key removed the dash warning indcators remain on,the turn signals will operate. We removed the ignition switch and the ignition relay with no change,looking at wiring diagra...	View
	2006 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Mechanical VIN: 1FDAF57P76 Hi group, I changed the trans fluid, filter and external filter. I put in the required amount and type as per owners manual and dip stick stated. I now have a bad leak. Since it has 114000 miles on it I thought the reusable gasket was hard and not any good, so...	View
	1997 Geo Prizm LSi 1.6L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1Y1SK5265V I recently bought this car used, been noticing poor fuel economy. Checked the basics, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, air filter, timing, all good, timing is right on the money. So I ran a scan and found bank 1 sensor 2 o2 sensor not responding well. I replaced both...	View
	2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L HVAC control VIN: 1GTHK23193 This is my personal truck and I've finally gotten annoyed enough to fix it. What I have going on is my HVAC unit will not control the temp on manual mode(It also does not maintain a temp when set to AUTO mode either). When I set it to 60*F it blows cold but o...	View
	2002 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJDA01P32 Another late evening trying to get a handle on this problem Jag. Customer had driven this car just 5 days since purchase when it would not start and he towed it to another shop that had very recently replaced the fuel pump for the previous owner. They replace... Trouble codes: P1260 (Theft Detected), U1262 (SCP Bus communications error)	View
	2006 Kia Spectra5 2.0L Advance Timing VIN: KNAFE16126 Vehicle arrive to my shop woth multiple problems, change the MAF because there was IAT and MAf codes also afternew MAF was installed improved a little bit. Scan for codes again and P0016 Crank/Cam correlation sensor A. clear codes start a road test vehicle res...	View
	1994 Lexus LS400 4.0L Timing VIN: JT8UF11E6R This car was towed into the shop. The timing belt was completely shredded. The question I have is how do I set the timing without knowing whether the camshaft(s) have moved a turn without being in sync with the crankshaft. As most of you know, there are a lot...	View
	1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBCA25D9J vehicle came in with cel on and code 4(air flow position sensor) and 5( o2 sensor) and had no run problems. Ran tests and found bad air flow sensor. replaced just the sensor and now code 10( throttle valve switch idle contact) is setting. tested throttle valve... Trouble codes: 10 (throttle valve switch idle speed contact)	View
	1999 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 1.8L trans VIN: JA3AY31C7X Car stays in 3rd gear at all times, neutral light blinking.Replaced TCM w/ TCM from salvage yard. Voltage was checked from TCM. Solenoid OHMS checked. Checked connectors A-34 B-34 B-42 B-43 and B-44. Grounds to TCM were checked. Checked Transaxle control relay...	View
	1996 Nissan Pickup SE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1N6SD16S3T this truck came to me after 2 other shops couldn't find problem,it is going very lean at idle,it is not a vac. leak.it will surge and stumble at idle intermittently,has new fuel pump,maf,map,tps.need help from some nissan guys,want to thank everybody in advanc...	View
	2002 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5N1ED28Y42 I am trying to get the readiness monitors up for New York State Inspection. The vehicle had multiple codes: P0505 (IAC control);P0132 (O2 bank 1,sensor 1 high voltage);P0152 (02 bank 2, sensor 1 high voltage I replaced the IAC, that took care of Code P0505. Th... Trouble codes: P0132 (bank 1 sensor 1 high voltage), P0152 (bank 2 sensor 1 high voltage), P0505 (IAC control)	View
	2004 Nissan Quest SE 3.5L No Start VIN: 5N1BY28U84 hello all tech. please give me an idea of this car. it tow in . crank ok but no spark. code 340 ,345 left and right cam sensor. and heater sensor. other shop had replace 2 cam sensor and crank sensor. vehecle flood due to no spark. had power and ground at all ...	View
	2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4.0L No Start VIN: 1N6AD07W86 Truck came in as a "cranks, no start". When cranking, it has intermittent firing, as if it was flooded. Tested for spark and fuel injector pulse, and found intermittent spark, but normal fuel injector pulse. (Has coil over plug ignition) Pulled spark plugs and...	View
	2001 Toyota Tundra Limited 4.7L abs VIN: 5TBRT38171 hey guys, this vehicle came in from another shop, they put wheel bearing and speed sensor on this vehicle tryn to fix the problem. I gets it over here goes and test drive it, and when you come almost to a stop, the abs kicks in. well i gets it back to the shop...	View
	2004 Toyota Prius 1.5L Power System VIN: JTDKB22UX4 Hi every one i have this prius that came in on a tow truck earlier today with a no start condition. We had to use a floor jack to lift and roll it off the truck bed as it was stuck in park. When we had it in our work bay i realized that when the sensor(key) wa...	View
	1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Stall VIN: 3VWBB61C9W Car shuts off while driving but will restart with no wait time and drive off. no codes found can drive for days and not do it. I have tried airmass meter with no luck replaced coolent temp sensor and seemed to fix for about two weeks. I don't know where to go ...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L Battery VIN: 3VWCC21C1Y Battery draw 170 ma, testing with amp meter in series negative post to neg cable, hood latch closed windows up key out, doors locked, will start out at 270 ma within 5 min drops to constant 170 ma draw. Waited 2 hours still the same, replaced comfort control m...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L Hood Latch Release VIN: 3VWSC29M0Y We cannot get the secondary latch to release. Black plastic release lever is supposed to "jump" out through grille when primary is released. Primary releases OK, but with new latch, secondary "tonque" does not jump out. We can reach in and grab seconary "tongu...	View
	2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L No throttle response VIN: 3VWDT31K56 This vehicle came in from another shop with an issue while driving you loose throttle response. You will be cruising down the hiway and your throttle will just go away. It will idle no problem and after a while of attempting to get it back even cycling the key... Trouble codes: P0341 (Camshaft position sensor implausible signal), P0542 (Sensor reference voltage a circuit low intermitant), P2016 (Intake manifold flap position sensor bank 1 short to ground intermitant), P0227 (Throttle pedal position sensor signal too low mil on)	View
	2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWNT81K96 Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. This vehicle has an underboost condition. DTC P0299. Here's what I have inspected so far: - There are no leaks in the turbo ducting. - Wastegate actuator and rod functions fine. - Wastegate regulator valve work... Trouble codes: P0299 (Turbo Underboost Condition)	View

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	1991 Acura Integra GS 1.8L Cooling Fan VIN: JH4DA9363M WELL AFTER TALKING TO THE DEALER PARTS DEPT FOR A WHILE THEY DID FIND THAT THE 91 MODEL HAD A FAN CONTROL MODULE, I WAS TOLD SEVERAL TIMES THAT 1990 WAS THE LAST YEAR THEY WE EQUIPPED WITH THEM, REPLACE M0DULE AND RELAY W/ OEM PARTS AND ALL IS WELL...THANK YOU...	9
	2003 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Steering VIN: 2HNYD18773 Interesting twist of developments on this vehicle owned by my father. He now claims that since a leak was fixed in a tire, it doesn't have the twitchy symptoms anymore. I have not had the vehicle since posting to check the things suggested by you guys. I do...	10
	2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUDG74F65 Thanks for all the replies. We contemplated pulling the fuse for the low pressure pump but didn't feel comfortable with that. We were able to contact someone with the Rosstech VCDS and they helped us out. We punched in Group 140, activated the test with the en... Trouble codes: P2006.	8
	2001 BMW 740iL 4.4L Starting VIN: WBAGH834X1 I got this thing started. Thanks for the replies and I should of given more info as some of you stated. I thought that the PRNDL indicator was my tale tale in all this and it was. The EGS module was not recieving a signal from the L1 line from the neutral swit...	6
	2004 BMW 545i 4.4L Excessive Emissions, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBANB33574 sorry it took so long to reply but this one is fixed,it end up being a vac leak problem.both val cover gaskets,both acuatorwators seals on top of the val cover,and a oil cap.thank to all of u for your help.. Trouble codes: 10062 (misfire detec sum above max threshold), 10057 (misfire detection cyl 2 above max threshold), 10055 (misfire detection cyl 3 above max threshold), 10052 (misfire detection cyl 4 above max theshold), 10272 (error disa below min threshold).	9
	1994 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: 2G1FP22S4R Problem found was intermittent Ignition module. Module drawing high current causing low/no cam sensor output. ECM loosing track of #1 cylinder causing loss of fuel control. After 20 minutes engine would stall and not restart also poor off idle performance. Rep...	11
	1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Steering shaft coupling VIN: 1GNCS13W2T The replies for my problem varied from several used part websites to some OE leads as well. I am going to go with the OE intermediate shaft to repair this problem. There is too much risk to go with a used shaft.	17
	2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2G1WX15K32 hi guys,thanks for all of your time and for all of your help.this is the gratest orginization ever.i wish that i could tell you guys what fixed this car and i wish i had been able to follow thru with some of the great ideas that i got hear,but the car got hit ...	22
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Mechanical VIN: 1GCEK14T85 REMOVED THE MASTER CYLINDER TO FIND THE BOOSTER PARTIALLY FILLED W/ BRAKE FLUID(ABOUT A OUART)FROM A PREVIOUS LEAKY MASTER CYLINDER, REPLACED BOOSTER AND ALL SEEMS WELL...THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE REPLIES!!!	14
	2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L Radiator VIN: 1GNFK16347 Customer wanted to just replace the water pump and the intake gaskets. We flushed out the cooling system and performed oil change. Customer will come back to monitor engine oil level. Thanks for all replies.	25
	2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G1AK15FX7 thanks for the help but i couldnt fix this car now customer needed car back said they would bring it back next week Trouble codes: P0102, P0121.	5
	2008 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.5L Rough on cold start VIN: 2G1WB58N68 When the problem occured cold, I watched select PIDS each time I cranked it cold. When watching Injector Pulse Width, I saw no injector pulse even though the engine ran but very rough and lean. After a few moments of sputter, IPW came up on the scanner and it ...	30
	2002 Chrysler 300M 3.5L ignition, fuel, etc VIN: 2C3HE66G32 It turns out there was a tsb regarding week valve springs on the exhaust side in which the valves and guides would bind together during a warmer temperature (operating). The proper repair was to replace those springs with new ones listed in the tsb, ordered vi...	9
	1957 Dodge Power Wagon 3.8L axle bearings Morning gentlemen. Thanks for all the replies. Tom, Gene, John, Ken, Randy, Denny, And David all were a big help. After Installing the seals and bearings correctly we still could not get the correct end play, even with all the shims removed. After pulling ...	10
	1994 Dodge B250 5.2L Brake overheat, proportioning? VIN: 2B6HB21Y4R Geetings everyone, everything worked fine on his last trip so it seems we have a fix. 3/9 suggested checking for piston bind from the troublesome phenolic resin (plastic) pistons, known for sticking in the bores. 3/9 also suggested making sure the master cyl...	9
	2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Misfire VIN: 1B7GL12X12 WOW! what a Ride! Finally Replaced Intake Manifold Gaskets. No problem So Far! Thanks for All the Great Replies! You are AWESOME! Fred Trouble codes: P0300, P0301 (Cyl. 1 Misfire), P0303 (Cyl. 3 Misfire), P0305 (Cyl. 5 Misfire).	29
	2005 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L Transfer cas VIN: 1D7HW48N85 THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN OUT FOR 11 DAYS NOW. I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE WAITED A LITTLE LONGER BEFORE I POST REPAIR TO BE SURE IT IS FIXED BUT IATN IS E-MAILING ME TO CLOSE OR SAY NOT FIXED YET. I AM GOING TO SAY I BELIEVE IT IS FIXED. ENNIS [...] SUGGESTED REPL...	4
	1995 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 5.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTEF14NDS WE MOVED THE O2 SENSOR FURTHER UP STREAM AND OVER TO THE OTHER BANK, WHICHHELPED A LITTLE W/ THE GAS MILEAGE. WE ALSO ADJUSTED THE EVR SENSOR SO THE EGR VALVE WOULDN'T OPEN AS MUCH. MILEAGE SEEMS TO BE ABOUT AS GOOD AS ITS GONNA GET	20
	1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTDX18W6V fuel injection cleaning fixed it. replaced fuel filter as well which was clogged up. thanks to all who responded Trouble codes: P0174 (Lean code bank 2).	18
	2004 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.0L transmission VIN: 1FDXF46P24 Thanks all for responding. Alot of replies are indicating to my suspicion of internal trans failure. So without anymore diag time decided to tell customer to get a new or rebuilt trans and let him go. Thanks again	14
	2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FTSX31P24 You's where all right with being hydro locked. Pulled the injectors back out on the right side. Also removed the glow plugs to. End up finding cylinder 5 was full of diesel fuel. Removed the reman injector. And both of the o-rings where gone on it. We got anot... Trouble codes: P0263, P0281, P0262.	18
	2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FTWW33P94 We got the best response about doing the air testing after the install of all the parts. We were overthinking it. The air test was good, but some air does leak into crankcase all the time. The tools recommended in the post would isolate so the test would be 10... Trouble codes: 2291 (icp too low engine cranking), 2290 (icp too low).	7
	2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L broken plug VIN: 1FTPW14545 well, thanx to everyone who replied. truck is done and gone, thanks to all of you who recommended the pusher tools. I was able to locate Lysle tool [...] -99 dollars, about 25 miles away and picked it up on the way to my shift at the Atrium Medical Center...	24
	2007 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L compressor VIN: 1FMFU16597 The drier indeed had come apart. We installed new condenser with drier flushed the system front and rear. Had to remove both expansion valves to clean lines. System now works fine and want to thank all who helped with a reply to our problem.	12
	2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Timing Chain VIN: 1FTPW14V78 This one's fixed! Replaced all both tensioners, both guides, both tensioner arms, both timing chains, crank sprocket. No more timing chain noise. The tensioner on the RH side wasn't keeping chain tensioned. No debry in tensioner or oil passage. So guessing jus...	19
	2000 GMC K3500 Sierra SLT 5.7L erratic downshifting VIN: 1GTHK34R6Y ok this teuck just acted like a bad speed sensor, and after all the messing around we finally removed the speed sensor and there the metal bracket bolts ,it had some build up of corrosion under it causing the sensor just sit a little to far from the reluctor. ...	6
	2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.3L air bag sys VIN: 2GTEC19X73 well the module under the seat seems to be bad and the transducer for the seat detection also is not sending a return signal ,, parts are over $600.00 from dealer as i usually dont fix srs systems with used parts ,, customer decided to s...	2
	2006 Honda Accord EX 3.0L radio VIN: 1HGCM66556 Well you guys saved my BUTT again.The dealer was f#@king me around,so again thanks for the code.	7
	2003 Lincoln Town Car Executive 4.6L Headlamps VIN: 1LNHM81W53 Well we decided to take the dashboard out again and found no pinched wires or anything for that matter . checked most of the circuits for the LCM and switch and seemed to be okay , the conclusion is that the LCM got damaged while the vehicle was repaired in t...	10
	1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L headlights VIN: WDBBA48DXK Sorry its taken awhile to close this but as many of you know things can get very busy and out of control in a hurry in a small shop.Anyway about the benz i have finally traced the problem back to the owner,after hours of testing, cleaning,retesting i gave up o...	6
	2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI 3.2L A/C Compressor VIN: WDBUF26J76 had local mobile dia. service come out . 3 codes stored all cleared works great	1
	1997 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MELM58SSV We asked the customer to drop-off the vehicle so that we could double check the backpressure on the convertors, and we wanted to check the water drain holes in the muffler. At this point, he has decided to continue driving the car as is.	10
	1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2.0L No Start VIN: 4A3AK34Y1W Thank you guys for the info, it was all very helpful! What I ended up with here was a car with a 5v reference issue, sometimes it was there and other times it was gone. I found the harreness as it goes around the rear of the engine to be shorted to ground as i...	6
	2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D31 -This car is not just the standard EGR system or problem. Thanks to those of you who replied with your thoughts, however, Kenneth [...] was able to give me information about known problems with some earlier ECMs. My plan is to replace the ECM that is in the... Trouble codes: P0400 (EGR Insufficient Flow).	3
	2002 Nissan Altima 2.5L Rear Sub Frame VIN: 1N4AL11D62 We sprayed everything down with penatrating oil and let it sit for a couple of days while we planned our course of action. First thing the tech did was hit the top sleeve of the frozen sub frame bushing with an air hammer with a chissel bit and try to walk it ...	5
	2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT1 3.8L No Start VIN: 2G2WP54214 I checked the voltage comming from the ignition swith and it was always there. I could not get this car to act up again, we let it go, its been 3 weeks, customer has not been back.	11
	2006 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5L Sun Rook VIN: JF1SG67616 We installed a new sunroof track and motor assembly. The track was binding, the motor was installed because it made sense to do this with the headliner and track already our. All parts were in stock at Subaru.	2
	2004 Suzuki XL-7 LX 2.7L High idle VIN: JS3TY92V64 I would like to thank all that replyed to my request. All had good ideas and information. The fix was the idle air valve. It was sticking intermittently. All is good now. Again , thanks for the help. Don	5
	2003 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8L Mechanical VIN: 2T1KR32E53 The rebuilder could come up with no obvious reason for the valves breaking or the oil consumption. I did not disassemble or do my own inspection. After a lengthy discussion they warranted the engine and half the labor. I was satisfied with the outcome. Maybe a...	8
	1992 Volkswagen Corrado SLC 2.8L Horn VIN: WVWED4507N Thanks Robert , Richard and also Robert. What Richard and Robert were talking about location is the window module, as far as I can figure. We found the alarm module in the dash: -Left side dash, right side of steering column, mounted to door-lock module, moun...	3

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