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	2007 Audi A4 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUAF78E47 Hello, and happy holidays. We've got this Audi with one recurring code and a few newbies. The car originally came in two weeks ago with misfire and lean condition codes. After the quick diagnosis of the old try to remove the oil cap at idle trick, the crank ca... Trouble codes: P0455 (EVAP system large leak detected - MIL ON), P0300 (Random Multiple Misfire - Intermittent), P0301 (Cylinder 1 Misfire detected - Intermittent), P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire detected - Intermittent), P1093 (Bank 1 Fuel Measuring System 2 - Malfunction - Intermittent)	View
	2008 Audi A3 2.0L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUHF68PX8 Dear Audi Friends: We service car since new and it always was a good car, now it came in with 4 (9) faults. see above. Customer complain is: in the morning (only) car will start stall multiply times, to get car idling you have to depress accel pedal and car st... Trouble codes: P2015, P119A, P0171, P0300, P030X	View
	2001 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Left Rear Door VIN: WBAFB33561 Customer back and now complaining she can not open the door either from the inside or outside. She has children that might have tripped the child safety lock. Looking for suggestions on opening the door with the least amount damage to the door or components. N...	View
	2001 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Camshaft Timing VIN: WBAFB33511 [...]	View
	2002 BMW 525i 2.5L ABS Code VIN: WBADT43422 Car has ABS, brake light and check engine light on. First scan showed no engine codes. Checked ABS first time had 89 low syst voltage, 105 brake light switch signal, 115 pressure sensor offset. Cleared and the 115 came back. Mitchell has nothing on this. I don...	View
	2003 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L Engine VIN: 5UXFA53573 Engine stalled going down the road. Customer stated when she restarted engine it started smoking heavily. Towed to shop. We ran engine and it smokes very white(ALOT,LIKE IT'S ON FIRE!)Disconnected PCV line at dipstick, no oil. Runs smooth,all fluid levels are ...	View
	2007 BMW 328xi 3.0L position switch VIN: WBAWV53597 car dont start PRDL on scanner stay onr R dash show R even if i move the shift selector to any other CAS not recieving signal from trans module i have located a part inside trans which is called position switch i need help in determine if this part the respons...	View
	2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L seat heaters VIN: 1GYEC63868 The drivers seat blowers do not work. This car is from a used car lot, and was just purchased from an auction. It also is the owners wife's car. When we did our initial check, we found enough food crumbs and left over spills to feed a family of 4 for a week, u...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L dash lights VIN: 1GCEK19T31 This silverado has burned three headlamp switches.Only the dimmer circuit is affected. the connector is clean & tight. the headlights work fine. Just the dimmer circuit.	View
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L abs VIN: 2GCEK19T82 vehicle came in with brake squeak and braking normally. found that pads were done so replaced pads and rotors took it on a test drive and everything fine. customer came in the next day with a pedal problem. when you brake the pedal pulsates and get hard and it...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCEK19T33 this vech is an auction truck we replaced the fly wheel cracked. also replaced fuel filter and a kinked fuel line.both o2 sensors before the cats. fuel psi reg leaking. plugs wires and a coil pack. and fixed the gio3 ground for the pcm. when the computer goes ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301	View
	2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L Stall VIN: 1GCEK14Z96 Just installed a "live" hydraulic system on this truck, when the hydraulic system is running over relief at idle speed the engine will stall. Then engine acts like it does not sense the load. I understand this is not a problem caused by the factory system but ...	View
	1993 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L pump motor VIN: 1C4GK54R7P Thanks to all in advance. This 1993 town and country has 2 problems with the ABS. The first is that the pump motor will not run. I have checked all powers and grounds and seem to be o.k.. The scanner will not communicate with the abs controller. I can manually...	View
	2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9L abs comes on when headlights are turned on VIN: 1B7GL22X31 Ok, I seem to be chasing my tail here!! This dakota is strange. When you step on the brake pedal ( turning the brake lights on) you will set the red and yellow abs light on AND the speedometer will drop down about 10 miles an hour and the jump right back up. T...	View
	2001 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L CMP/CKP loss of signal VIN: 1B7GG22N91 Hello all, 01 Dakota 4.7. Overhauled top end due to dropped valve seat on cyl #2. Changed timing chains and tensioners, but kept all gears and CMP reluctor. After reassembly, truck ran beautiful for 120 miles. Then the MIL came on, code P1391-Intermittent loss...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L Heat contriol for vents VIN: 1D7HU18N62 Truck blows semi warm air out drivers vent and floor and hot air out passenger vent and floor. defrost works fine. Blend doors appear to be moving. We tryed switching blend door motors side to side and the result is the same.	View
	2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Stall VIN: 2D4GP44LX5 Customer complaint is vehicle stalls while cruising, usually only cold. He said sometimes will stall at light or when warm. No codes related to problem, we got it to stall this morning while driving at 35 mph, it acted like i let off the gas and then it stalle... Trouble codes: P0420	View
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Hydro boost VIN: 1FTWW33F1X Need help with a 99 ford f350 Super duty 7.4 liter. The concern is when applying brakes at loe speeds, like coming to a stop. Brakes feel like they get hard at the top and then you have to try and pump them, Any help would be great thank you.	View
	1999 Ford F-250 Lariat 5.4L No 4x4 Operation VIN: 1FTPX28L5X Vehicle has come in for 4x4 inop. Front drive shaft does not turn but 4x4 indicator is on. Pulled codes p1820 and p1828. Codes are for 4x2 center axle disconnect sol and 4x4 center axle disconnect sol. Diagnostic tree starts with scan tool data diag. Snap-on v...	View
	2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3FTSW30L91 Customer complains of stalling when coming to stop. Scanning computer found 505 code. The scanner shows 53% lac at idle cold and when you accelerate in park, release pedal engine will stall. I checked the IAC system according to Mitchell and I have my power si... Trouble codes: P0505	View
	2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTSW31F11 Hey guys, needless to say my knowledge is very limited as far as diesel repair, any ways this truck has had the crap kicked out of it, came from a farm somewhere it has not ran for the last 2 years, first thing i found was no power to fuel pump(electric on fra...	View
	2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L No Start VIN: 1FTNX21L93 Thanks in advance for taking time to read this. We can't seem to get any good info on the location of the fuel pump relay. Alldata says it needs to be replaced with the junction box. Another source says it is behind the radio. Dealer says it is a normal relay ...	View
	2005 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on, Knocking VIN: 1FTPW12535 Customer states that this truck runs rough and makes a knocking noise intermittently. This vehicle has to be completely warmed up before the problem will occur. I found I can duplicate the problem in the shop if I warm it up, put the transmission in gear and b... Trouble codes: P0011 (p0022-), P0022	View
	2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX14585 We have this wonderful VVT ford in here and would like some confirmation on our next move. Came in with he 3 VTC codes, checked everything we thought possible, oil pressure was good, did a oil change with motorcraft filter and oil. We figured because we were g... Trouble codes: P0011 (Intake Cam Timing over advanced bank 1), P0012 (intake cam timing over retarded bank 1), P0021 (intake cam timing over advanced bank 2)	View
	2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L Smart Junction Box VIN: 1FMEU75826 This Explore has a .25 amp draw. Traced it back to fuse #2 (5amp) in the smart junction block. My diagrams show this powering SJB relay & VAR 1 I have no idea where these 2 are located and where to go from here. How much power should the SJB take? I'm leaning ...	View
	1999 GMC K3500 Sierra SL 7.4L 2nd gear VIN: 1GDJK34J8X truck will start off in first and shift fine for about 5 min then it looses controll of the epc solnoid it drops off to 0 percent and 0 amps on my scanner . it then starts shifting hard and neuturals out in 2nd causing it to down shift into 1st again . if you ...	View
	2007 GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L Hesitation, Misfire, shudder VIN: 1GKFK63897 thanks for all the responses in advance. this one is kinda strange and is a ex boss of mine. the vehicle misses or shudders at 1250-1700 rpm at cruise or on accel. 95 percent of the time. no codes, mode six shows no misfires, all data in trans and engine looks...	View
	2002 Honda Civic LX 1.7L PGm-FI relay VIN: JHMES16592 Hello everyone, I have this 2002 Honda Civic that starts for 1 sec. then stalls. It is only running on the fuel that the fuel pump primes the system, then stalls. The computer is taking the ground away from PGM-FI relay. The Immobilizer indicator lights up whe...	View
	2002 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Abs/Tcs VIN: 5FNRL189X2 Came in for SRS light and maintenance light on. When I pulled the codes two codes came up 9-03 faulty driver seat buckle switch and 31-02 PFINH signal malfunction. The seat buckle is not a problem..The problem I am having is the 31-02 code depending on how you...	View
	2001 Infiniti G20 2.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKCP11A31 car came in for emission code P0171-P0172 replaced the O2 and Mass air flow sent the car out to be reprogramed went to get a drive cyle and could not pass CAT O2 AND EVAP. ran compresion 150 all cyls. tested tps exhast back pressure Ok now car will not rev up ... Trouble codes: P0171 (lean bank 1), P0172 (rich bank 2)	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Cuts out VIN: 1J4GW58N6Y Car came in with poor running, 3 o2 codes and 1 MAP code. The readings on the o2's looked odd- and high miles so we changed them. No change. We checked grounds, updates and harness issues and found nothing bad. ECM is found to be culprit. Having spent alot of ...	View
	1999 Kia Sportage 2.0L engine & transmission VIN: KNDJA723XX Runs fine for a few days to a few weeks then starts acting up, sometimes by time customeer gets here it is ok. Wish it would just quit be easier to find. Thanks for all your ideas	View
	2004 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Steering Angle Sensor VIN: SALME11424 Hello, have a 04 RR came, in with ABS/Traction lights on, scanned and got code for internal failure of Steering Angle Sensor. Tried hard reset and initialized sensor, lights went out but when i turned the steering wheel lights came back on and code reset. So r...	View
	2007 Lincoln MKZ 3.5L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3LNHM28TX7 Car came in with misfire codes. Found bad coils and PCM. Replace both, flashed PCM and programmed PATS. Now when go to start the car nothing happens. No crank, no pats codes. Installed old computer and car runs just bad.	View
	2004 Mercedes-Benz G500 5.0L High/Low Shift VIN: WDCYR49E84 This vehicle came in with a P2213 code and display showing "TC in neutral" with door open and running. Engaging E brake or closing door shuts off warning. The vehicle drives and shifts normally. When "Park" is engaged the Park lock works although the waring of...	View
	2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium 3.0L pcm VIN: 1MEHM55S41 does any ford guys know what pin the kapwr is on pcm connector, alldata gives me no data, thanx! oh, kapwr is pcm off memory power.	View
	2001 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 3.5L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire VIN: JA4MW51R61 This montero's symptoms all started at once. When the key is turned to the on position, There is a ringing eminating from behind the dash. a horrible high pitched sound like a weak door open signal. Then when you move the shifter to reverse solenoids buzz unde...	View
	2000 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L Lighting VIN: 1N4DL01D3Y Ok this is weird! When we turn on the headlights on this altima the dash lights up for just a second then goes dark. We checked the multi-function switch and it is sending batt. Voltage to the riostat and the riostat is sending battery voltage to the back of t...	View
	2000 Nissan Sentra SE 2.0L Unknown VIN: 3N1BB51D1Y All right guys, I'm stomp on this one and hate to come on here asking for help. Vehicle came into shop with CEL on, P0171 (bank 1 system lean) stored. Looking at live data, I can see that LTFT was maxing at 25% and STFT hanging around -2% to 1%. Increase throt...	View
	2010 Nissan Maxima S 3.5L engine VIN: 1N4AA5AP4A Good day folks, I have this car here that burns a aprx .5L per 500kms and smokes excessively when started like an old 3.0 dodge with guides out of it. Upon previous inspection for intake manifold with about a pint of oil in the plenum and the back of the throt...	View
	1990 Plymouth Laser RS 2.0L Misfire VIN: 4P3CS44U2L Vehicle arrived at my shop running on two clys. Performed all the standard diagnostic's Checking spark at plugs, perfomed compression test, all clys good. Removed top cover and inspected cam timing,OK Hooked up lab scope to Injectors and cam and crank sensors ...	View
	1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager LE 3.3L stuck in limp in mode code 42 VIN: 1P4GK54R9N customer said trans is stuck in 2nd gear happened seveal years ago had dealer repair, was trans module. Cust supplied module didnt fix today. measured sol pack resistance as per code 42 diag. found 38k ohms to gnd. at case. replaced sol. pack and test drove go...	View
	1996 Plymouth Neon High Line 2.0L Pcm VIN: 1P3ES47C9T followed procedure for no coil driver signal,found oil in pcm plug and no pcm data stream--pcm right? No-replaced pcm and still no data stream still no coil driver signal.Replaced crank sensor for a shot but still no coil driver signal.I have fuel pressure,inj...	View
	2000 Saturn SL2 1.9L Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8ZK5274Y Vehicle came in with cel and misfire after vehicle warms up. Found several computer codes p0130 0134 0300 0326 0340 0341 0731 1133 1584 1599 1624. Cleared codes and drove vehicle first code to come back and only code was p0130. Unplugged o2 sensor 1 vehicle ru... Trouble codes: P0130 (O2 sensor), P0300 (Misfire)	View
	2002 Saturn Vue 3.0L Compressor Clutch Signal VIN: 5G2C263B12 This vehicle came from another garage after they installed a new hvac control head, resistor and blower motor. They were unable to get the blower motor to work properly on all speeds. Upon inspection we found a power supply wire to blower motor was burnt insid...	View
	2002 Toyota Corolla LE 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2T1BK12E22 This car originally came in last week for excessive oil consumption. We found no leaks and told customer that the engine is burning oil. The customer came back a few days later with new problems. He told us the MIL was on and the engine lacked power. We retrie... Trouble codes: P0325 (Knock Sensor), P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire), P1349 (VVT System)	View
	2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L lack of power VIN: 3VWST81K16 we have this 06 vw tdi that came in with a no power concern. test drove it and found that the engine has no power and wont go past 3000 rpm. removed intake manifold to see if there was excessive build up but found nothing. checked timing, everything was ok the...	View
	2007 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWHV71K27 car came to our shop with check engine light on for p0300 and p0301.another shop replace all spark plugs and all coils, then threw a timing belt at it. codes still came back. found tsb on lifters, so I replace all lifters. now Im getting a code for maf p0100. ... Trouble codes: P0100	View
	2005 Volvo S40 T5 2.5L No Start VIN: YV1MH682X5 Happy Holidays Everyone! This car floods on cold start. If I leave it out (20deg) for 3-4 hours, it will foul the plugs and no start. Disconnect injectors and it will start. Leave the car inside, and it will start fine. Plugs are new, fuel press starts at 70ps...	View
	2007 Volvo C70 T5 2.5L Tire Wear VIN: YV1MC68267 The customer brought this Volvo to us after he changed the lower control arm/ball joint assemblies. Requested 4 new tires and a 4 wheel alignment. We installed Yokohama Invigor P235-45R17 tires and did the alignment. A month later he said it felt like it was g...	View

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	2003 BMW 530i 3.0L Low Oil Pressure VIN: WBADT63443 I went ahead and took off the oil filter housing to change the gasket since it was leaking and clean the valve inside it at the same time. That was the problem. I now have 10 psi at idle (spec is 8.5) and no oil light. Thanks to everybody out there!	15
	1997 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GCFG25W9V Laneard was the winner, there was a plug on the transmission mount beam that had the gray wire melted & was bare, I repaired the plug & now the problem is gone! ( vehicle fixed ) Thank You for all that e-mailed me!	23
	2000 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1Y1SK5484Y update finally!!! replaced maf veh runs fine even though idle readings were at 2.1 2500 did rise normally but we didnt have a spec for that rpm, but was well over 85% increase... thanks to all good advise... merry christmas everyone!!! Trouble codes: P0300, 303 (3 missfire), 171 (lean 02 0.00 - 0.10).	11
	2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L Drive-axles VIN: 1GNEK13Z82 I'll have to repost this but what we have done to it is: Wheel Alignment, new front axles, remove front drive shaft and front diff actuator, new front diff. Still front wheels will bind like it is in 4x4.	15
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L Misfire Many thanks to all who responded. I knew that the problem was in the distributor but living in a very rual area and no dealerships within 25 miles I am almost forced to use aftermarket parts unless I wait 1 to 2 days if I order OE parts.The dealerships in my a... Trouble codes: P0300.	22
	2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD WT 6.0L Speedometer VIN: 1GCHK73K19 After further testing found module was at fault and not letting the motor position relearn. The module was also disabling the speedo. Replaced and programmed new module all works fine.	4
	2002 Chrysler Sebring GTC 2.7L cooling system VIN: 1C3EL75RX2 Thanks to all who offered help. It was the water pump as many of you said. It was just a little strange to see it shooting coolant out across the top of the intake manifold like it did. When we pulled the cover, the engine was as cleen as a whistle inside so ...	15
	2005 Dodge Neon SXT 2.0L car VIN: 1B3ES56CX5 thanks to all the replies i jack the motor up a little and it went away so i am replacing the mount from the frame to the motor i didnt even know that mount was there so thanks a lot for all the help	15
	1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Transfer Case VIN: 1FTDX1869V most replies suggested a used transfer case, which is what im going with for speed of repair. im going to try pulling old case apart to see what happens and ill update this when i do it	9
	1999 GMC Yukon Denali 5.7L abs activation @a non abs stop. VIN: 1GKEK13R5X well,i guess you should'nt go for the cheapest part!Atleast when it comes to hub assmblies.I replaced both hubs with better/more expensive ones ,and low and behold the abs works as intended!For those of you whom read what i posted ,and didnt tell me to clean s...	12
	2006 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3L MIL Lamp on, IMA lamp on VIN: JHMFA36276 Ok this HCH is fixed sent car to dealer for software update but there were unable to do update due to no commuincation with IMA module.so back to drawing board. began doing tracing wiring from IMA module at back seat traced to junction block above driver {left... Trouble codes: U0110 (motor control module lost commuincation with P.C.M), U0111 (battery control module ilst commuincation with P.C.M).	8
	2004 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L hvac box VIN: SAJEA51C04 Thanks Adam and Stanley. Stan has confirmed what my dealer has told us. What a joke! I'm not working on and vintage jag -it's 2004!. Def Door has part number, but not avail. Air box available but does not come with my door. Adam had a 'Mend it' suggestion. ...	2
	2000 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0L 1-2 Shift VIN: 1J4FN28S8Y I check for a command with scan tool and installed test lights on the shift sol crts. I was getting signals on the sol's and commands on the scanner, I have internal trans problems, sol are working when commanded and resistance is good. We will be rebuilding...	11
	2004 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L No Start, Hard Start VIN: KNDUP13134 Chris and Gwang were both correct. It is a bad coolant temp sensor. I won't have the new sensor until tomorrow but I got it to act up for me and proved it to be the problem. Plus with the holiday coming up I'll get this out of the way now. Initially I didn't ... 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).	7
	2007 Mazda CX-9 Sport 3.5L Mech. & Elec VIN: JM3TB28C27 Hello everyone, I noticed that the rear door actuator does work but not all the time due to the fact that there is a temperature control in the rear a/c which will divert or prevent flow of air depending on how the controls are set (i.e. both the front and re...	5
	2002 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 1.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: JA3AY11A72 PCM was the problem. After almost a month to be rebuild cause no one had it. The car is fixed. All readings are normal now and O2 is working like it should. Switching between .1- .9 volts. TY for all the help.	8
	2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 3.0L fuel lines VIN: 4A3AC74H24 thanks for the replies. as i said we did check for the fuel lines being mounted correctly.we rechecked and they all were in there brackets and not bent out of shape anywhere. i did not see a dampener on fuel rail only the fuel regulator.so we removed fuel pump...	3
	2000 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1CA31D4Y thanx to all,after labscoping all important signals at computer connector, i noticed Cam would act up (weird pattern) once in a wild, i mean i spend at least an hour and a half diagnosing this car, last i remember cam ( on gm anyways) would be only use to sync...	12
	2005 Nissan Frontier LE 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N6AD06W95 Customer has not returned the vehicle for further testing. Replies recomended: Most common cause is exhaust leaks. Could be small one, check for rusty broken heat shield bolts on manifold & catalitic converter. Possable air/fuel ratio sensor heater control cir... Trouble codes: P1283 (A/f ratio sensor b2).	5
	2006 Nissan Frontier XE 2.5L Engine Oil VIN: 1N6BD06T26 Even though the company that sold this truck has not heard back from the customer, I would not feel good about marking this truck as repaired. The selling dealer did not want to go further than the head removal and head repair. We had valve work done and head ...	8
	2007 Nissan Altima SL 3.5L ABS light on VIN: 1N4BL21E67 Sorry for the late closing and thank you all for the help. I removed and reinstalled the brake switch, cleared the code. Code did not reset and customer has not come back. I thing the switch was not installed correctly. If the problem came back, this customer ...	3
	1998 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L Door locks VIN: 4T1BG28K4W The replies to this posting were mostly to check harness to make sure it was correct, door jam switches and make sure the door latch was fully shutting, which we did. The fix was a new/used integraion relay. This is $300 or more new. Our problem was to find a...	6
	2000 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L instrument lights,map lights,headlights VIN: 4T1BF28B9Y This is not actualy a fix because this is (normal?) function of the air/fuel sensor heaters being pusled by the pcm. I reserched this problem here and with some toyota techs.Alot of techs have seen it.You realy have to look for it.Sorry I didnt find a fix but ...	8
	2004 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L lower control arms VIN: 5TDZA23C14 Thanx for all the replies it looks like it may only be about a 4-6 hour Job to replace both lower control arms thats why I asked sent a note to all data as well Merry Christmas to all and a Safe and Happy New Year Tom and CREW	10
	1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L Water Pump VIN: 3VWCA21C2X Many of our replies confirmed that pump failures are common with these 2.0l engines. Also, there were 2 people who had seen cracks in the block leaking. a couple people recomended using a Hepu or Geba pump. We replaced the pump(we verified is was leaking from...	16
	2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI GLS 1.8L Window switch VIN: WVWDC21J01 Thanks for the help, broken wire at pillar just as suggested! thank you thank you thank you!!! Merry christmas!!	2

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