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	2004 Acura TL 3.2L Nav display VIN: 19UUA66254 Vehicle had power steering pump replaced, returned with noise, replaced power steering pump under warranty. Main screen for Navigation and radio controls is blank, only displays "now downloading software" each time key is turned on, then displays "Check your d...	View
	1983 BMW 528e 2.7L No Start VIN: WBADK8302D This baby is a fire damage to fuel injection for a good customer and I am committed to fix it. Any one has a wiring harness for fuel injection laying around willing to pay anything for it.Thanks	View
	1996 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Vents VIN: 1G4CW52K0T This buick has a good heater, when I mash the vents button air blows out of the vents good, but when you head up a hill or give engine a little gas in a pull air quits blowing out of the vents and then comes back when you let out of the gas. I have checked all...	View
	2001 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Misfire VIN: 1G4HP54K51 Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this post, any help would be appreciated. 01 Buick LeSabre with 3.8 K engine code stumbles for about 10 seconds after a hot soak re-start. Have pressure tested the cooling system, looked in the intake for leakage a...	View
	1990 Chevrolet S10 2.5L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1GCCS14EXL The idle and cruise numbers posted are the 15 and 25 mph numbers from the dyno smog test. Problem is the nox failure. I found the egr vacuum line on the vent port for the solenoid and the foam rubber cover on the vacuum port at the solenoid and thought i was d... Trouble codes: 32 (Egr)	View
	1995 Chevrolet Astro CL 4.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GNDM19W3S Hi every body this truck came in for a lean condition, truck starts fine when cold , but as soon it starts geting hot and you take itfor a ride when you stop and let it idle it starts runing lean i see that on my o2 sensor readings it stays lean condition, i h...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 1G1JC5243W I have a strange one here, 98 chevy cavalier, when temperatures get below 20 degrees this vehicle will start and stall after about 1 second, it will do this several times and then just randomly start and stay running until next cold soak, I'm have trouble dist... Trouble codes: P1629 (VTD no signal/incorrect), B1022 (Loss of serial data)	View
	1998 Chevrolet Tracker 1.6L Misfire VIN: 2CNBJ1867W Thank you in advance for any input on my problem child here. This 98 Tracker has a dead miss on #2 and idling a little high (1200). Started with basics, checked for spark, good. The spark is traveling at least an inch from cap. Checked fuel injector pulse, g...	View
	1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L 3rd gear VIN: 1GNDT13W9W I have this blazer that they just bought and drove here from Ohio. They dropped it off for a oil change and inspection. Found transmission fluid very black and axles & transfer case fluids very dirty. Sold all fluid and a transmission flush. After performing t...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Tracker 2.0L Engine vibration VIN: 2CNBJ18C6X I think I may have asked for help on this one before, can't remember- it's been over a year since the customer has been in. This Tracker has severe in-gear, only, vibration. New motor mounts- mounts have been loosened and car driven to "set" engine assy in cha...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L Stall VIN: 1G1ND52J6Y Hello techs. This one has me stumped. Car came in with a no start. I was able to start it but it would stall and backfire. I unplugged the mass air flow sensor to see if it would improve things. I did a basic charging and starting test. The battery failed so ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1Y1SK5484Y runs terrible at idle. bogs down while accelerating at shop. airflow meter seems ok is responding,however do not have idle or 2500 rpm specs for air flow meter. veh runs much better if we richen fuel with carb spray or propane inrichment. runs super lean... fu... Trouble codes: P0300, 303 (3 missfire), 171 (lean 02 0.00 - 0.10)	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Temp Blend Motor VIN: 1GNDS13S32 Hi all this one came in blowing hot air on left side only. Its manual air. Pulled lower cover to see if motor moves it does not. Commanded it with tech2 still does not move.checked signals to motor all good, smack it and it works so i replaced it and mode moto...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 4.8L Stall VIN: 1GCEC14V13 i have a 03 chev truck that on first start up of the day it will stumble then stall or if it sits most of the day. did do a intake gasket it was leaking but did not fix problem. did check for leaking injectors let them sit over nightwith pressure on them pull ...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L oil VIN: 2G1WF52E93 I changed crack sensor and egr valve in this car brought it back to car dealer it ran fine the next morning he got in the car and it was clattering. I checked it out and there was no oil to the top of the engine so I pulled the valve cover and cam didnt seem t...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Colorado LS 3.5L No Start VIN: 1GCDT14684 Car was towed here, no start. Positive battery cable was off. Hooked up battery, no crank. Had several codes stored in memory in the BCM, B0529, B0534, both turn signal codes, B1372 device ign 1 circuit low. B1382 device accessory circuit, B1420 Device voltage... Trouble codes: B2958 (Security system sensor data circuit high)	View
	1996 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L pump VIN: 2FALP73W5T customer had a whin noise in his power steering so we replaced the pump, used a cardone and second time a motorcraft rebuilt, Im not getting any power steering pressure at all from either pump, like its vapor locked, Ive tried bleeding them on the bench by tur...	View
	1998 Ford Contour SE 2.0L Front Wheel bearings VIN: 1FAFP66L1Y VIN number is bogus as it should be irrelevant. The problem with the car is that the front wheel bearings continually go bad. I will be installing the 3rd set in about two years' time and less than 20,000 miles. They start roaring away and is just plain deaf...	View
	2001 Ford Focus Street 2.0L Drone Noise VIN: 1FAFP34361 This is a strange one. replaced right upper engine to mount to correct vibration and drone type of noise @ high idle in gear. Mount cured vibration, but not the noise. The noise seemed to be coming from the front of the engine, so we removed the serpentine bel...	View
	2002 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L No turn signal or brake lights VIN: 1FAFP55282 I have this 02 Tuarus that came in with only 3rd brake lamp illumination. I have replaced the multifunction switch based on other threads. While applying the brake and moving the hazard switch, the brakes would illuminate, but still no signals. If fuse 16 is p...	View
	2002 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L No Start Hey all having some touble with a PATS system. This car has been a problem child for a while now. Vehicle came in about two months ago with a no crank no start and the Theft light was flashing. Pulled codes for the security system with the Ford IDS scan tool a...	View
	2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1FMYU93183 Run vehicle under light throttle vehicle runs fine. Push the pedel to the floor and the vehicle down shift but will not acclerate.replaced intake gaskets because of the surge at idle replaced the plugs. And the rear cat the vehicle runs alot better but the acc...	View
	2004 Ford F-150 STX 4.6L courtesy lamps VIN: 1FTRX12WX4 I have a customer who purchased a used 2004 F150 Due to the fact his '06 Powerstroke left him. Anyway we serviced the vehicle and checked it out for his return home until we get the powerstroke finished. The interior lights will come on when ever they want if ...	View
	1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5L dash lights VIN: 2HGED6350M Recently, the dash lights on this vehicle do not turn on immediately when the headlights are turned on. There is invariably a delay of a few seconds to over a minute. I fear that sometime in the near future the dash lights will not turn on at all. Does any tec...	View
	2002 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG165X2 This car came in running fine. We replaced the timing belt on it and now have a engine miss #3 cylinder. I re checked the timing marks and they are right on. When we first tried to remove the crank bolt I used an impact wrench. Wasn't strong enough then we use...	View
	2003 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L ignition coil VIN: KM8SC73E63 this one has been a peach and could use some help. I have found that the ignition coil for cylinders 3-6 has on spark. have moved the coils and it stays with the cylinder and not the coil. have tested the power and i have a good b+. tested the ground and it is...	View
	2007 Jaguar XK 4.2L cruise control VIN: SAJWA43B37 Thanks to anyone who takes a shot at this one. I need a little Jaguar help on a 2007 XK8. Problem is the cruise control did not work sometimes,i replaced the brake light switch and it worked fine for awhile(2 months). The car had alot of codes stored in it the...	View
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW48N01 This vehicle came to me indirectly from another shop. The customer said that they were told the head gaskets were bad. One head (right side) has been off. The engine starts and runs ok at first, but after a while as it warms up it starts to hunt for an idle an... Trouble codes: P0351	View
	2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 3.8L wipers VIN: 1J4GA64117 This Jeep came in with no wipers (front). I checked fuses, scanned & had code B219A, B2304 (park switch short). Unplug motor no more code 2304. Got new motor & plugged it in & no code 2304(still 219A). Turned on switch to park motor & no go. There is no power ...	View
	2004 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L No Start, Hard Start VIN: KNDUP13134 I got this Van with ten pounds worth of problems in a five pound sack. I think I can account for the code issues without finding any that would cause the reason the Van was brought in. After a hot soak the Van will either not start or will take a long time c... Trouble codes: P0116 (ECT circuit out of range-memory), P0125 (ECT out of range for closed loop-pending), P0181 (Fuel Temp Sensor low at startup), P0431 (Low cat efficiency Bank 2)	View
	1992 Lexus LS400 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: JT8UF11E6N Vehicle starts and immediately stalls. If you depress accelerator, it will remain running. When driving seems fine, at idle will stall until warmed up then it is an intermittant stall at idle. Replaced the idle speed control motor (OEM Lexus part). Started thi...	View
	2004 Lexus ES330 3.3L a/c VIN: JTHBA30GX4 Hey guys, I need some help with this one. The A/C does not work with the controller. No codes in engine, data shows the A/C request is being sent to the ECM. If I manually turn the A/C with the scanner it will turn on and work normally. The lights on the contr...	View
	2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L Unknown VIN: 1LNHM82W21 Good afternoon. We have a Lincoln that is driving us nuts. After driving a few miles, the front brakes will lock up. We have replaced front calipers and hoses. After it came back with the same problem,we replaced the booster and shortened the push rod. It came...	View
	2003 Mazda 6 i 2.3L Mechanical VIN: 1YVFP80C23 customer state vehicle running and stall	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 4.3L No Start, Misfire VIN: WDBLJ70G31 No starter. No comm to ECU with scanner Trans ecu comm Ok.Problem started after code clear with snapon scaner with euro software. Trouble codes: P2050, P2057	View
	2008 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWMF73538 Car first came in with timing chain rattle. Replace tensioner. Second time CEL on B264 unmetered intake air, cleaned mass air flow sensor and drove, no better. Checked for intake leak. Can hear a small whistle noise from time to time when feathering the accele... Trouble codes: P1497 (Unmetered intake air), B0264	View
	2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 3.0L underdrive and overdrive solenoids VIN: JA4MT31H7Y This vehicle shifts normal during in town driving. If you drive on the interstate for more then 20 minutes, when getting off and slowing down the vehicle will act like it has gone into neutral. When stepping on the gas to accelerate it bangs into gear hard. Af...	View
	1977 Nissan 280Z 2.8L timing chain VIN: HLS3038677 I cant find timing marks for the chain anywhere. my mitchell doesnt go back to 77 and i believe the chain is off a tooth. if anyone has a pic off the timing marks i would appreciate an email of the diagram.	View
	2002 Nissan Altima 2.5L Timing Chain VIN: 1N4AL11D92 Hello; to all of nissan tech. This car came in on the hook, no start due to faulty head gasket. Talked to customer and find out almost a year ago another shop changed the head gasket and used 205 degree performance thermostat , customer claim car never run goo...	View
	2006 Nissan Sentra S 1.8L Hesitation VIN: 3N1CB51D96 Thanks to all in advance, I have a 06 Sentra that had the throttle body replaced. The pedal position voltage for both sensors sweeps good .8-4.6v, the tps will go .7-1.67v not fully opening wot. I did the relearn and idle is at 850. Intermit. the tps will work...	View
	2008 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L Cuts out VIN: 1N4BA41E28 help nissan techs - only when it rains the vehicle will shut down. all the idiot lights on the dash come on, loss of power and the wipers & defrost stop working when they tried to restart the vehicle it would keep stalling. after the car dries out or towed to ... Trouble codes: U1000, U1001, P1212, P1612	View
	1996 Plymouth Neon Sport 2.0L No Start VIN: 3P3ES67C8T Car came in for no start. tested fuel pressure and it was good, checked for fire and i olny get fire out of the number 2 and 3 clyinders. clyinder number 1 and 4 does not fire. i tested wires going to the coil pack and found that olny one coil driver is workin...	View
	2004 Saab 9-3 Arc 2.0L Alarm VIN: YS3FD75Y04 Thanks for taking the time to read this, Customer reports car alarm going off, alarm horn and lights flashing, while car is parked in his garage, unlocked (therefor unarmed) and keys on key rack in the house. Customer turned it off with key fob unlock button. ...	View
	1992 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.0L Unknown VIN: JT3FJ80W5N hi tech this vehicle tow to my shop wont start check for spark and injector pulse none replaced ignition coil and ignitor same replaced distributor check wiring from dist to pcm ok check wiring from ciol and ignitor to pcm all wiring ok replaced computer and i...	View
	2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L Misfire VIN: 5TBBT4418Y vehicle came into the shop with a mil lamp lit, used snap-on modis to check for codes, found p0300,p0302,p0305,p0307 all misfire codes, mil lamp has started flashing (catalyist damaging), tested compression, tested coils, moved coils, replaced plugs (due to so... Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, P0305, P0307	View
	2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L No Start, Stall VIN: JT3HN87R3Y Customer complaint of intermittent loss off power. I test drove truck and within 1/2 mile it stalled on me. Had to tow it to shop. Could not hear fuel pump so I checked power and groung at tank-- good. Ran alternate power and ground and could hear pump. Connec...	View
	2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 5.7L Crankshaft pls help me I am feeling like a failure, bring my confidence back to me.the thing is that i can not just understand why the engine keeps on ceasing and burning the bearings specially that oil is there, strainer and oil pumps are all good so what could be the c...	View
	2010 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L Engine Knock VIN: 5TFHY5F11A I need confirmation from some Toyota techs or others that have experience with this drivetrain. This is my personal truck that I bought new 2 years ago. Since day one there has been an engine knock upon light acceleration when the engine is cold. The colder th...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 2.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWSH63B52 Hello, having an issue with this Passat. Runs smooth at idle, only misfire under wide open throttle. It has a known good coil, I also removed the upstream o2 sensor and road tested to check for a blocked cat, it made no change. Wires are new and tested. plugs ... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random/Multi Misfire), P0301 (Cyl 1 misfire), P0302 (Cyl 2 misfire), P0303 (Cyl 3 misfire), P1423 (Secondary air injection Bank 1 incorrect flow), P1411 (Secondary air injection Bank 2 incorrect flow)	View
	2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4 Motion 2.8L cam timing VIN: WVWTH63B82 had the codes in when first got it. p0021, cam pos A overadvanced OR system performance- bank 2...and, p0011, cam pos A timing overadvanced OR system performance, bank 1...usually send German stuff to the dealer cause I only have a snap-on scanner with generic...	View
	2000 Volvo S40 1.9L lock up solinoid VIN: YV1VS2559Y car came in on tow truck with a light on. CHECK FOR CODES AND GOT P0740 LOCK UP SOLINOID SLIPPING. CHECKED ALLDATA AND DIDN'T FIND ANY DIAGNOSTIC INFO FOR THIS CODE.	View
	2001 Volvo S80 2.9 2.9L Locks VIN: YV1TS94D61 HELLO EVERYONE. This car is at a loss so far. The problem is when the customer locks the car, no Key Fob, the locks unlock on their own after a period of time. I pulled the rear locks fuse and front doors fuse to keep it from being broken into to. When it came...	View

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	2000 Audi A4 1.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUDC68D4Y Customer has informed us they intend to trade in this vehicle. Thank you all for your valuable input. Unfortunately no definitive repairs could be made. Trouble codes: P0300, P0301 (Cylinder one misfire).	16
	1998 BMW 318ti 1.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBACG8329W Thanks to all. I have found at cold start coil output KV was low at cyl.#3 at 7.8KV for few seconds and all other are 34.9KV.Replace new coil pack and car is FIX. Trouble codes: 211, D3, 062, 3E, 052, 34 (Misfire Cyl. 3 Relevant To Exhaust Gas).	9
	1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe 4.3L Excessive Emissions, Surge VIN: 1GNDT13W1R Thanks so much to everyone. Some great ideas and suggestions! Turned out Kent and Bill hit it on the nose! Tight intake valve on cylinder #1. Am going to convert it to adjustable rockers using older small block nuts. Thanks again to all, and have a wonderful H...	27
	2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1L No Start, Stall VIN: 3GNGK23G52 No fix yet,list of changed parts: Fuel Pump, cam and crank sensors, fuel pressure reg.,MAP. After all this there is a bigger problem now, after a tech left the battery charging over night, battery ruined but the engine is now seized cannot turn over even with ...	19
	2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Surge, Stall, Misfire VIN: 2G1WH55K03 well between working around the customers schedule and how intermittant this problem is i have yet to repair the vehicle and have run out of time for iatn...i will update again once i conquer this beast...thank you all for your help	21
	2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L Cold Star Up VIN: 1GNDT13S77 dropped the pan. the filter was fitting real loose in the seal to the trans. sucking air on start up? new filter seal and fresh fluid has fixed the problem. i did fail to mention fluid flush and filter was done aprox 15,000 miles ago. thanks for your help	6
	1989 Dodge W100 Custom 5.2L Runs rich VIN: 1B7HM06YXK thanks to all that replied. the fix was to disconnect the two battery cables and touch them together. and it resets the ecm memory. the truck runs great now and does not run rich anymore.	9
	1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L Wont Start REPLACED FLEXPLATE REPLACED FUEL FOWLED PLUGS AND CATELETIC CONVERTER WAS VERRY PLUGED THANKS TO ALL	25
	2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B7GL22X71 Thanx to all this one is fix it was a defective brand new aftermarket 02 sensor (walker brand)..catched after awhile monitoring 02 sensor finally acted up on test drive...replaced it with dealer 02 sensor part...test drove for 50 miles set all monitors check m... Trouble codes: P0171 (System too lean bank 1).	4
	2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L No Start VIN: 1D8GP25313 Sent PCM back for repair, got it back, put it in, started right up no prob. No thanks to All Computers Resources. When I contacted them and told them i had problems they said they would ship out new one when i gave them tracking number of sent defective one. N...	19
	2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1D7HU18Z23 unable to duplicate the issue,found dirty terminals and i can see some corrosion inside pdc box.can not open box without breaking it.i would like to replace it but apparrently can't find a used one or they are to much money.for now i'm gunna close this case an...	16
	2006 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L Stall VIN: 2B3KA53H86 Customer didn't want to fix traded in bought new car, We wanted to replace fcm, pcm and throttle. Alternator leaking a/c voltage 1.76 ac and needed inner and outer tie rod ends. Repair cost was a nice down payment. I'm sorry no fix over 10 hours invested bille... Trouble codes: C121C, B161F.	10
	1999 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L forward VIN: 2FAFP71WXX This one is fixed. The county put it back in this morning, and just called to tell me. As I mentioned this trans had just been built by someone. It had some hard parts that I would have never put in a trans like the reverse drum, was nothced real bad from i...	9
	2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Mechanical VIN: 1FTNW21P13 Thans everone for the help going to rec. a trans. Lon	6
	2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L hard start VIN: 1FDWE35P26 Thanks to all who responded.I thaught that it did not have to be programmed but dealer who sold part said it had to.Thay must not be very busy	10
	2000 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L Hesitation VIN: 1GKEK13T0Y thanks for all the replies,turns out it was a problem with the maf sensor.must have been a int problem with the iat part of the sensor.installed new maf and now iat reading stays stable and accurate .	9
	1993 Honda Civic CX 1.5L No Start VIN: 2HGEH2354P thanks to everyone for your help we did try a distributor with no change concern was still present it ended up being the ecm causing the concern replaced ecm retest engine starts and operates properly everytime	13
	1999 Honda Accord LX 2.3L immobilzer light flashing VIN: 1HGCG6655X its fixed! benjamin was right on. towed to the shop and hit the switch and all it would do was spinn over but slowly. hooked a battery charger to it. Bam! started right up. unhooked battery charger and it would just spin the engine over again and not crank. RE...	11
	2003 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L not sure yet VIN: 2HKYF18403 After talking to the customer and going over the possible options, he decided he didn't want to continue with repairs at this time. The steering shaft and axles looked to be in good working order which leads us to believe the problem is either in the four whee...	11
	2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L Surge VIN: SAJEB52D43 We still have not isolated the problem with this car. We have repaired all vacuum leaks and fuel trim is good, until it starts to cut out, and then it indicates lean mix, obviously as the fuel pump shuts down and lowers fuel press. We have tested signal comi... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174.	8
	2001 Mercedes-Benz C240 2.6L radio VIN: WDBRF61J21 thanks for all the replies. It turned out to be the cell/sos module. I got a bypass coupler(part # 000-545-33-84)from the nearest dealer and bypassed components in the D2B ring until the problem went away. since the customer does not subscribe to the sos he ha...	6
	2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430 4.3L intermitten low pedal VIN: 4JGAB72E01 thank you all for your fast 10 replies Its fixed. It had a right axle nut loose and a bad new master cylinder.The nut torque is very high ,after feeling a little play in hub area i checked the nut and retorqued it that took care of the low after turning. The p...	10
	2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L no start I can get it to run on starting fuel. fuel pressure hold at 50 psi after putting a new regulator on. The car still will not start.	18
	2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6L steering the fix was an alignment done by me again. thanks to all that responded. dave	6
	2001 Saturn L200 2.2L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8JU52F31 Thank you everybody for your replies! After reading Ray's advise I checked out the ignition switch. The wiring and connecters appeared ok, but I found that the entire steering column was loose. The pin that the tilt column hinges on had worked itself loose an... Trouble codes: P1640 (Driver 1-Input High Voltage).	6
	2005 Saturn Ion-1 2.2L Mechanical VIN: 1G8AF52F95 Good Morning ALL, Just update on Saturn. Car has been setting several day, pushed into shop and rethreadeed spark plug holes, pulled some metal when removed. Installed new spark plugs, added about 2 table spoons Marvel Mystery Oil and disconnected fuel pump re...	5
	2005 Subaru Outback XT 2.5L Oil feed screens VIN: 4S4BP67C05 Thanks to everyone for their input. This customer was the typical young, web-reading know-it-all. We all get em from time to time... they believe anything they read on the web. The responses were wide-ranging to say the least but the majority seemed i...	19
	1999 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L Front and Rear Tail and Parking lights VIN: 1NXBR12E4X Good Friday Morning to ALL. The Toyota Corolla is on the road again and function well. First, Thanks to all who replied. I was just reviewing comments. The final diagnose was the light green wire w/red tracer, coming from tail light relay had resistance to gro...	10
	2004 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1NXBR32E14 Thanks to all for the replies. Retested all O2 sensors and rechecked wiring for damage and also retested ecm all were ok. Rechecked for actual lean condition as suggested by Lee and Preston, used propane instead of carb cleaner and sensors started to work. Rep... Trouble codes: P0031 (O2 Heater circuit low bank1 sensor1), P0134 (O2 Circuit no activity Bank1 sensor1), P0300 (p0301-), P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (p0303-), P0303.	10
	2000 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on, No communication VIN: WV2MH4709Y Well this one is fixed. Thankyou and I appreciate the great replies. Terry, I did check the grounds for Pins 4+5 and they were good. But that still wouldn't explain why there's 12v on Pin 7. Daniel, thanks for the tip on the ignition switch; I tried wiggli...	3

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