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2006 Acura TL 3.2L battery draw VIN: 19UUA66246
if car sets for a week or more battery goes dead, charge test for draws. remove 40 amp pal fuse for acc.back up circuit no more draw on system. put meter in place has , 2.63 to 6.43 amps draw think nav system cause. 		View
2005 BMW 325xi 2.5L cv joints u-joints mounts VIN: WBAEU33445
vehicle has a non-area specific harshness/ vibration tires were swapped with another 325 with no change in condition. side loading on road does not change condition. condition is present at all speeds. inspection of the usual problem areas axles u-joints mount... 		View
2006 BMW 325i 3.0L Tire press. system VIN: WBAVB13516
Hello everyone, I had this 2006 BMW 325i; did the oil change and was able to reset the light but the tire pressure system could not be reset (in order for the system to relearn the tire pressures). The tire pressure light was on as the vehicle came into the ... 		View
1988 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1GCDC14K8J
there it no grd signal to egr control valve and other related components at any time, off idle throttle, at hyway speed, in any gear.. other wise the truck runs fine nox is way too high dont know this system, can u point me in the right direction, i could even... 		View
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L engine VIN: 1G1ND52J81
Car came into the shop a no start on the hook. The security light is not on while cranking or Key on. Scanned the computer and found no codes in the pcm or bcm. I have about 55 psi of fuel while cranking. I have good spark from the coil towers and at the end o... 		View
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L ABS system VIN: 1GCHK24U02
Greetings ABS guru's. My customer purchased this vehicle about 3 weeks ago and brought it in because the ABS and Brake warning lamps have been on since he got it. Scanned for codes and found service code C0237: Erratic rear wheel speed sensor output. I road te... 		View
2003 Chevrolet Tracker 2.0L Engine VIN: 2CNBJ13C23
Before I begin thanks for taking the time to read this. I've been working on this Tracker. The vehicle has a severe vibration at idle,not so bad in park but in drive at a stoplight it shakes pretty good. I've eliminated the intermitent missfire and the two bro... 		View
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCJK33135
Truck has no other symtoms besides MIL ON, codes are P0101 MASS performance and P0299 Turbo Underboost, ALready replaced MASS and Boost Sensor, Checked for air leaks, remove carbon form Admision, checked EGR valve, , verified NO exhaust restriction, replaced A... Trouble codes: P0101 (Mass Performance), P0299 (Turbo Under boost)		 View
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LT 3.5L Power Sliding Door VIN: 1GNDV33L06
This vehicle came into the shop with a r/s sliding door inop. The vehicle is a specialty vehicle with a handicap ramp that comes out after door is open. The door can be manually opened but the ramp won't come out if it is not opened in time. When started check... 		View
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3L transmission VIN: 1GCEK190X8
customers complaint that at times and happening more now that when coming to a stop or slowing down sometimes in turns as well that speedo will drop to zero and then downshifts and rpm increases then will shift again and be fine for a while, trans fluid clean,... 		View
2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4L Engine VIN: 2CNFLEEW3A
Thanks ahead of time, first time asking for help. Vehicle came into shop for intermittent dieseling, not dieseling stays running for 2-5 seconds after ignition key turned off. Check engine intermittently comes on and goes off. Has P0172 fuel system too rich ba... 		View
1997 Chrysler Sebring JX 2.5L Stall VIN: 3C3EL48H2V
Vehicle only dies at idle when hot, acts like an IAC shutting off air. 		View
2004 Chrysler 300M 3.5L No Start VIN: 2C3HE66G74
This 300M has a complaint of no-start after a "hot soak". We have not been able to dulicate the problem so far. BUT, now that it's winter in Minnesota, duplicating a hot soak is quite hard. This problem has been very intermittent but the last time(12 days ago)... Trouble codes: P0016		 View
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3C3EY55E55
One for you Iaccoca guys. Got this 05 PT Cruiser 2.4 turbo that belongs to a used car lot and is presently at a tire shop. Car lot asked me to check it out for a rough idle. The tire shop has replaced the plugs, wires, coil pack, and map sensor. All scanner da... 		View
1998 Dodge Avenger ES 2.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4B3AU52N9W
hello everyone. i have a very hard one here. I have done everything i can think of on this car. the car idles at 1500 rpms. when cold it idles at 2000 then drops to 1500 and sometimes 1300 when warmed up. if you give it gas hard it will backfire through the in... Trouble codes: P1294		 View
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7KU78D43
OK: I'm not the brightest candle on the block, and this power steering circuit is fairly simple, right?? The code reoccurs fairly quickly. We put a new switch in it at first, but no help. I have .6 ohms on the signal (yellow/black) wire, AND it carries a 3 amp... Trouble codes: P0551		 View
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie 5.9L Left hand low beam does not work VIN: 3D7MX38C07
all lights work on high,but low beam on left hand side does not work. 		View
1984 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, vibration VIN: 1FTDE15F1E
engine vibrates and has no power doesnt seem to miss just dont have enough power to shift gears and vibrates enough to shake the whole truck a lot 		View
1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTNW21LXX
Customer came in with a rough running complaint. Scanned and got a P0304. Checked compression)ok.CHecked for power to coil)ok. Tech changed spark plug and Coil, Noid light confirmed power to injector. Cleared code and test drove, Miss and Code came back. Repla... Trouble codes: P0304 (Missfire 4 cyl)		 View
1999 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Lighting VIN: 2FMZA5146X
Headlights come on and off, blower pulses on and off, When starting the Oil light, Charge light and Brake light, SRS light on the dash stays on at times, sometimes the Anti-thief light stays on or blinks rapidly, If you shut off the car then restart, you hav... 		View
2000 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L door locks, power windows, courtesy lights, blower
came in with no power windows, door locks, dome light, blower motor. suspected GEM but ran test, got data from GEM, had a trunk release circuit code. unplugged trunk release button, checked fuses, had blown GEM fuse #11, no power at fuse #26; removed fuse bloc... 		View
2001 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1FDAF56F61
I actually have two of these trucks in the fleet that act the same they crank over just fine but wont fire, if they crank long enough they eventually start to catch a little. After it starts running it is really rough and slowly but surely it gets smoother and... 		View
2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L slips in drive VIN: 1FDSW35F71
Hello group , I have this 01 f350 in the shop that is used for snow plowing and he is a general contractor. I replaced the trans roughly 6 years ago after a line had blown and the trans was burnt up. The truck will slip at times only in drive reverse is fine. ... 		View
2002 Ford E-350 Econoline 5.4L Rear HVAC Blower VIN: 1FDWE35L92
Have a rear blower motor that works most of the time at initial key-on at any speed, but if put into reverse the blower motor stops and usually does not restart until the key is cycled with the transmission not in reverse. On occasion it takes multiple key cyc... 		View
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L no power no boost
truck came in to me with no power, turbo will not build any boost at all, I can see the duty cycle fluctuating with no change in psi however I cannot seem to command it with my snap on solus. Egr and Ebp sensors are clean, Ebp sensor tube is clear boost piping... Trouble codes: P132B, P2263		 View
2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L oil filter adapter VIN: 1FTPW14594
This may seem like a dumb question, but how do you get the oil filter adapter off? MOD only gives 1.6 hrs, not enough to pull the front differential. 		View
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Broken spark plug VIN: 1FTPX12564
Hello, I have an issue with 2004 Ford F-150. Most of us have had the displeasure of removing broken spark plug ends from a triton engine. Although I took all the precautions removing the plugs , 7 out of 8 of them broke when removing,...and of those 7, I had ... 		View
2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 5.4L No Start VIN: 1FDSF31L44
This truck was brought to me by another dealer.He said He had a PO 320 trouble code for engine speed sensor and the truck would start and die,when revved up he could keep it running for a short time.It came to me as a crank,no-start.I scanned computer,found no... Trouble codes: P0320		 View
2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L engine VIN: 1FDAF57P65
come in for no start. injector pump failure. replace injector pump oem ford. replace lift pump for no rail pressure. replace sensor for injector pressure ipr still no start. no codes and injector pressure increases to 160 psi when cranking. help would be appre... 		View
2005 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FAFP73W65
Hello Fellow tech's. At IDLE ONLY, one bank (2) has misfire at idle. Off idle, condition goes away and drives great. Spark plugs look good. I have done a smoke check without finding a leak, but maybe an internal intake leak/crack??? 02 is switching good on ban... Trouble codes: P0300 (Multipal misfire), P0355 (Primary ignition)		 View
2006 Ford F-150 XL 5.4L fuel delivery VIN: 1FTPF125X6
Vehicle failed emissions test due to high NOx. After replacing catalytic converters NOx levels were dropped to 2.7 from 4.1gpm. Limit is 2gpm. Important thing to understand here is that this vehicle has been converted from a regular gas engine to a natural gas... 		View
2006 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L engine VIN: 1FTPX14546
After a hard run when this truck goes to idle sometimes it will rattle real bad,like the valves are hitting the pistons. If you rev it then it stops. It did it last summer and I thought maybe the cam sensor was out of wack so I replaced it and it quit. The own... 		View
2009 Ford E-350 Super Duty XL 5.4L pcm VIN: 1FDEE35L99
good morning to all you other techs i've got a 2009 ford e350 goshen coach built pass bus i'am new at flashing & programing modules. ford had an update for the pcm when i tryed to install update message on screen said failed to up load. now the darn thing won'... 		View
1994 GMC K2500 Suburban SLE 7.4L power steering VIN: 1GKGK26N6R
Power steering pumps are going out on a regular basis. I have checked the whole system including the hydroboost unit for restrictions and everything is flowing good. I put a new pump on and it works great, has good pressure, no problems and then just goes with... 		View
1995 GMC G2500 Vandura 5.7L not shifting/lite VIN: 1GDEG25K8S
no shift no speedo banged dash speedo work and go our no shift unpluged abs abs (light onsome times )shifted pluged abs beck in shifed again lost shifting unpluged abs agian no shifting speedo started working still no shift pcm on eng side mph 15 and 1 on tran... 		View
2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L blower fan VIN: 1GKDT13S65
vehicle came from another shop ,, when key is in run position fan for hvac runs ,, when ignition is turned to start position and vehicle runs ,, blower fan stops working no codes on any modules and will not do it all the time ,, has anyone run into this ,, ... 		View
2008 GMC Savana 1500 5.3L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTFH15468
Thank you for looking.. I'm looking for more info on testing this van. Has no fuel pump power . Mitchel is a little odd when it comes to the relay. We tried grounding pin 16and powering pin 47,at FPCM. pump dident run.(from direct hit). Tried buypassing the re... Trouble codes: U0109 (loss of fuel control module)		 View
1994 Honda Accord LX 2.2L No Start, Cuts out VIN: JHMCD5636R
car was towed in due to no start. Customer stated it was taking longer(crank) to start for last 2 weeks. When i checked it i had no communication with ecm. Power and grounds were good. Replaced ecm and car started right away. Let sit overnight and it would tak... 		View
2001 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JHLRD28451
Vehicle has p0172, returns every time codes are cleared after a few road tests. STFT was at -18% along with LTFT. I adjusted the exhaust valves to a hair past the loose spec. 0.202mm or something like that. Fuel trim climbed up to -10% after that. My fuel pres... Trouble codes: P0172 (Rich Bank 1)		 View
2001 Infiniti QX4 3.5L Left headlamp VIN: JNRDR09Y71
Hi everyone, back asking for help after 3 months of headache free. I'm working on this QX4 and the problem I'm having is that the driver's headlamp occasionly flashes rapidly, just about every day and some times it will take a while before it comes back on. Ha... 		View
2003 Infiniti G35 3.5L Fuel Odor VIN: JNKCV54E93
Fuel smell during warm up, occassionally while driving. Strongest odors from right front of the vehicle engine compartment, near EVAP test port, but passes all EVAP & smoke tests, all fuel & EVAP hoses appear to be in good condition. No visible fuel leaks, can... 		View
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L engine VIN: 1J4GW58N5X
engine in jeep was bad. Purchased used 4.7 from 2000 durango with miles 102,000.compression was good ,changed pan and exhaust to fit in jeep, pan was very clean inside. Installed into jeep. After startup ,the car ran for 30 sec fairly well then got rough and s... 		View
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L Heater VIN: 1J4GL58K82
Poor heat mostly at idle but can be at highway speeds. First testing found good engine temp and quick warm up. Inlet heater hose hot, outlet luke warm. Seemed better at higher rpm. Duct temp @ 107. Replaced heater core. While hvac unit out, checked mode door o... 		View
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 2.8L engine VIN: 1J4GL58585
Hi, we have been asked to test this Jeep liberty diesel for burning coolant out the exhaust. It lost a lot of coolant, and I don't know how hot it really got with very low coolant. When it arrives, we will start by performing a combustion gas test on the cooli... 		View
2002 Land Rover Freelander S 2.5L Mechanical VIN: SALNM22212
Hello fellow techs. I acquired this Land Rover as a repo. It is a nice car, but has a ticking noise from what I thought was the right valve cover. I removed the upper intake plenum and the right valve cover. I pushed on all of the lifters, they seemed to be ho... 		View
2004 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Transmission VIN: SALME11424
Customer complains of trans going into limp mode twice in the last 2 days. We drove for 44 miles and couldn't get it to go into limp mode. when he turns the car off it will reset. We get a code of p0856, traction control mode. when reset it comes back with thi... 		View
2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L Intake Manifold/engine VIN: WDBNG70J04
Really sounds like lifter noise. All lifters replaced and noise returned. Ran through two oil changes with atf to make sure of no carbon build up. Noise is right rear and only at a certain rpm, above and below it goes away. Using a stethoscope, noise is heard ... 		View
1999 Mercury Villager Estate 3.3L Excessive Emissions VIN: 4M2XV11T3X
Ok guys here is a weird one, hopefully some of you have already seen something similar: this mercury villager (nissan quest) failed the smog check due to high co, scanned data shows system going into closed loop, o2 sensors take a long time to start reading, t... Trouble codes: P0325		 View
2003 Mini Cooper 1.6L alarm VIN: WMWRC33473
This car is possessed. The customer reports that the alarm keeps going off. This seems to occur when cold outside. I have check all triggers for alarms system and the all seem to check out fine. I cannot make this car act up, but customer has stopped locking v... 		View
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 1.8L No Start VIN: JA3AY26C01
Replaced tbelt, front seals and vc gasket. Now it rarely starts idles slow and then dies or most of the time cranks and no start. Confirmed cam timing statically and with the marks, twice. Compression is 180 psi. cam sensor was breaking up, new sensor has a cl... 		View
1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L monitor VIN: JN1CA21D1W
the car came in with rejected smog test code p325 knock sensor with all the info on iatn it was a no brainer but to replace knock sensor. i have put and the customer has put about 800 miles but the monitor is not ready all is but the cat. i have read that ther... Trouble codes: P0325		 View
2002 Nissan Sentra CA 1.8L Srs VIN: 3N1CB51D92
replaced rack and pinion srs light came on and started blinking try to scan but was unable to do so since there was no communication i have to repair aldl to be able to scan took out the driver side bag and inspected for broken wires i found nothing have any o... 		View
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4AL11D53
Customer came in complaining that the car won't start in the morning and service engine light on. Let car sit overnight and when I tried to start it in the morning it would surge and barely run on it's own for the first couple of seconds after that it is fine.... Trouble codes: P0340 (Camshaft position sensor problem B1)		 View
2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4.0L oil pressure VIN: 1N6AD07U16
Vehicle came in for timing chain noise. replaced all chains and noise went away. But now after vehicle hits opperating temp. the oil pressure gauge fluctuates between normal and min normal range. hook gauge and its getting 9 psi and floats around that. Replace... 		View
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L Suspension VIN: 1G3GS64C61
This car has rear air shocks. customer heard a clunk in rear, found line rubbed thru for air shock so we replaced the shocks and line kit. in the morning when you take off, you hear a thump in the rear. the top of the shock sinks down, so until the system airs... 		View
2004 Other European Vito 111 CDI 111CID No Start VIN: WDF6396052
I have here a 2004 Mercedes Benz Vito 111 CDI, Great Britin van, right hand drive turbo diesel. that has been an issue for some time now. van will start then die. only 1 code seems to be resetting for common rail, injector output stage general error, alot ... Trouble codes: 21230		 View
1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.0L heating VIN: 2P4GP2430T
customer came in with no heat. checked system, no leaks. changed thermostat, filled and checked, heat was good. took van for road test and lost the heat. if i shut the blower off for 1 min or so then turn it on, i get a blast of heat for 30 sec or so. i checke... 		View
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L Pump? VIN: 4S3BG6856V
Car does not move in any gear. No fluid going through trans cooler lines. The first thing I checked was that the oil pan had been bent up from numbskulls jacking on it. Removed pan. Found no visible damage except the pan was pressed hard against intake of filt... 		View
2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7L Vsc,Vsc Trac Lights On VIN: 5TDBT44A81
Replaced rack and did alignment now the VSC,VSC trac lights are on. Need to know how to test the steering angle sensor. 		View
1984 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: WVWCA0533E
Hello all you vw techs--- we have this old vw scirocco in the shop that's driving me crazy!!! we've replaced all fuel components,except the fuel pump (pressure and volumn good).the problem is,when ever we plug in the frequency valve, the engine shuts off and ... 		View

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2005 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L oil leak VIN: WAUDF68EX5
oil leak proved to be oil filter adapter leaking between block and oil cooler. replaced adapter and seals to avoid possible rework. oil cooler appeard flat and was reused with no problem. oil filter canister( provided with adapter) was extremely tight when veh...		 14
2001 BMW 325i 2.5L Mechanical VIN: WBAAV33461
First off,thanks for all the replies.Did some more digging and as almost everyone said,the oil separator was obviously leaking.Also signs of the oil line from oil filter housing to the vanos unit leaking also.Did not seem to be leaking between housing and bloc...		 20
2003 Buick Century Custom 3.1L starter VIN: 2G4WS52J33
well i went and took apart the steering column to che the wiring in the switch and found one of the white wire that was torn apart, so i just connected them back together and the car started right up.		 14
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GNEC13TX1
Hi All Thanks for taking time. I recieved 23 replies. 99% said to clean the throttle body, that this vechicle did not have an iac valve.noting that I should not spray carb chocke cleaner directky into the throttle body but to use a rag sprayed with carb clean...		 23
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.7L steering lock VIN: 1G1YY12S01
Thanks to all who took time to reply. The recall had been done on this car only the relay was in the passenger side footwell as opposed to by the steering column where they usually put it. Replaced the relay and all is well. Thanks again, Allen		 5
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L Steering VIN: 1GCHK29U22
Thanks for all the replies. They were very helpful. I ended up putting a new pump/resevoir assembly on it and used a vacuum cap to pull the air out of the resevoir while the engine was running. It took a while to get all the air out but i believe it is fixed. ...		 15
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L engine performa VIN: 1GCHK23102
Thank everyone for your advice. We had recieved conflicting information on what was actually done to the vehicle before it came in to us. We ended up sending this vehicle to another shop that deals with diesels. Thank you again.		 7
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L Transfer Case VIN: 1GCHK24U14
Well come to find out from customer that both rear universal joints were replaced a month or two ago and ever since then he has had this vibration. Customer brought rear driveshaft to get checked for balance isuue and the company did have to rebalance drivesh...		 10
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L timing VIN: 1GNDT13S14
This Trailblazer is out the door and running well. I was able to set the timing without removing the front cover. The most confusing part was the exhaust cam phaser/actuator. I removed the intake and valve cover. Rotated the engine to TDC #1 using my TDC...		 5
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.8L #1 Fan Relay VIN: 2GCEK13V46
Okay, I want to thank everyone who replied. What we found was even though the computer connectors look visually fine outwardly, we removed the blue covers that retain the female pins in place. what we found is that the #42 pin which is fan control had corroded...		 12
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCEC14X28
I would like to thank all that replied to this request. Especially Jamie from Penn. His suspicions were the same as mine. Ordered a new ECM from the chevy dealer and after installation we had scan data and codes back from the ECM. We did have to return the ... Trouble codes: U0100 (Loss of com with pcm).		 5
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel 2.2L steering effort VIN: 3GCCA05D28
I found that the torqe sensor and the steering angle sensor do get calibrated through the power steering control module with a tech2. I sent out for calibration but the torque sensor would not calibrate, it would kick the user back to the menu every time he tr...		 14
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS 3.9L heater core VIN: 1GNDV23188
Thanks for all the replies. I ended up flushing the heater core and running all the air bubbles out I think that the air bubbles were the promblem 		14
2009 Chevrolet Aveo LT 1.6L Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: KL1TD56E69
Waiting for it to set a code and or act up more permanent for us to give us direction. I will tell you that a teenage girl is the primary driver and it is hard to get her to stop by and check. I will post a fix if and when we find it.		 8
2001 Chrysler Concorde LX 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3HD46R41
Well thank you everyone for your help. New engine installed and runs great no more misfire no more poor idle cold. let it sit overnight about [...]. ran great. we see how we are treated on the other end now. apparently the 50# shy on #4 was the problem.than... Trouble codes: P0304.		 17
2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4.0L RT low beam VIN: 2A8GF68X97
There was a open circuit code stored in the IPM. Once cleared headlight operation was restored. OE vs. aftermarket scan tools is a often debated subject on this site. This is a great example of why OE level tools are so important to have today. I have three, a...		 8
1999 Dodge Durango SLT 5.2L Mechanical VIN: 1B4HS28Y5X
thank you all for your advice, with all that was going on when the vehicle came in and customer kept calling in and wanting more and more work done i didn't remember to check tank temp as the bottom tank was ice cold, the fins were collapsed internally causing...		 8
2001 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L CMP/CKP loss of signal VIN: 1B7GG22N91
I now have a slight noise coming from the right front side of the engine, sounds to be coming from the timing set. I'm going to close this request and pull the valve covers and front cover to investigate. I think possibly the secondary tensioner on the right...		 7
1996 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L Steering VIN: 1FTHX26F1T
Right side axle joint is bound up. Client swears this is not the cause and removed vehicle from shop. Got pissed at the diag fee. O-well you were informed of this at the beginning and you signed the RO. I fully expect a charge back from his credit card. 		18
2001 Ford Taurus SE 4-Valve 3.0L dash lites/signals VIN: 1FAFP56S41
customer did not approve service ground sounds like the most likely cause 		10
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 2.0L 1-2 shift only VIN: 1FAHP34N76
Thanks for all the replies. after reading the responses decided to drop trans pan. had lots of metal shavings and chunks in pan. took trans apart found that the direct drive was destroyed. so we replaced the whole trans assem. with a used one problem fixed tha...		 3
2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L Mechanical VIN: 1FDWW36R98
SORRY FOR THE LATE POST, CUSTOMER FINLLY RETURNED FOR FIX IT WAS THE # 5 EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET THE MANIOLD BOLT WAS BROKE AND EXHAUST GAS WAS BLOWING THROUGH UNDER BOOST...THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP		 7
1997 GMC Yukon SL 5.7L Cuts out VIN: 3GKEK18R2V
Thank You all for the overwhelming responses. Everyone that suggested fuel pump was on the money but for a realy weird reason. Filter was clear. I bought a new gauge head for my tester and got more accurate results. Volume test was good. Light throttle pressur...		 30
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.8L unable to fill fuel VIN: 1GTEC14C28
THANKS FOR ALL 10 REPLIES, CUSTOMER DECIDED NOT REPAIR, JUST PULL THE NOZZLE OUT A BIT AND TAKE HIS TIME. THANKS DANNY		 10
2002 Honda Civic EX 1.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1HGES26792
Thanks for the replies, This customer was really happy. 		7
2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCP26828
Install new camshaft acuator, reset the memory , test drive it for 50 miles & its all good Trouble codes: 341.		 9
1987 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L Fuel Guage VIN: 2BCCV81J6H
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP. AFTER GOING THREW ALL THE WIRING AND ADDING A GROUND TO MAKE SHURE I WAS GOOD, IT STILL MOVED. CUSTOMER ELECTED TO GO TO A AFTER MARKET GUAGE AND RAN NEW WIRES TO SENDER. JUST RECIVED PARTS AND INSTALLED WORKS ALOT BETTER. CUSTOMER HAP...		 15
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L Air Bag VIN: 1J4GL58K03
I would like to thank you all for taking the time to help me.Thankyou allan [...] asked the dealer if the computer was like the toyota abs mod. I replaceed last year,I needed to put it in 4x4 to tell it it was a 4x4.They said no.Well after pressing them & talking ...		 6
2003 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L Mechanical VIN: KNDUP131X3
Yippeee...Vehicle is finally running or at least running like it did when it overheated. Thanks to everyone thoughts and suggestions, always nice to have second opinion. Special thanks to John from British Columbia, i think you got it right. Machine shop never...		 14
1995 Lexus LS400 4.0L Shift Solonoid VIN: JT8UF22E2S
Thanks for your valuable inputs guys, Here we go as i mentioned earlier that this was third trany in it with the same problem, getting [...], now what I got through the valueable responses, Ohm out solonoid found within specification, this junk has two TPS...		 7
1999 Mazda 626 ES 2.0L Hesitation VIN: 1YVGF22C2X
thanks to you guys the problem was the fuel regulator it was leaking into the vacuum hose after a long time whitout startig the car.thanks again.		 6
2005 Mazda 3 S 2.3L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BK323X5
THE REASON FOR LITTLE INFORMATION ON THE ORIGINAL OPENED CASE, WAS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A WASTE OF TIME: FOR ALL THE ELECTRONICAL CRITERIA WAS PROPER. BUT, THE INSIGHT OF THE UNKNOWN WITH THE PARTICULAR PROBLEM OF THIS ENGINE DESIGN WAS VERY INSIGHTFUL. THE TIMI... Trouble codes: P0340 (Cam Sensor Malfunction).		 5
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 3.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: WDBCA24D9L
I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE THAT TOOK TIME TO HELP ME, FIANALLY WE WERE ABLE TO DISCOVER THE PROBLEM, ELECTRO HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR, WHEN WE DISCONNECTED THAT ACTUATOR THE FANS STOP WORKING SO WE CHANGED FOR ANOTHER ONE, AND LO AND BEHOLD CAR STARTED WORKING WHEN CO...		 13
1995 Mercedes-Benz S420 4.2L Blower motor VIN: WDBGA43E1S
When scanning for HVAC codes it had so many codes that it might have had all codes stored. I cleared the codes and code E013 came back immediately (connection to rear A/C push button control module). Because I really don't have available to me the necessary ...		 10
2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 5.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBUF70J63
Thank you for all the replies, we spend 4 more hours and check for leak and can't find any and we give up. we explain [...] dealer for possible a reflash. will update if problem resolve. thank you again. Trouble codes: P0456 (Purge control system has a slight leak).		 9
1989 Nissan 300ZX 2 2 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1HZ14S3K
thanks for the help car had been sitting for 3 years drained tank flushed lines and cleaned injectors so far so good thanks		 5
2000 Nissan Frontier XE 2.4L 1-2 shift VIN: 1N6DD26S4Y
No matter how many times I tell myself to keep it simple, it never happens. We were convinced that the problem was electrical due to the lack of communication and driving fine beforehand. We went ahead and dropped the pan to find a mound of metal shavings. The...		 5
2005 Nissan Frontier LE 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N6AD06W25
Thanks to all that replied. this one has been a troublesome one to figure out. We have not fixed it yet, this is one of our used cars so we have it for a while. the most recent things we did was switched the variable gears right to left with not change and the... Trouble codes: P0011 (Intake Vlave Timing Control).		 6
2007 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L Surge VIN: 1N4BA41E87
Well, I got a lot of ideas on this vehicle, but no hints on how to determine if the CVT trans is bad. I guess I will let the customer take it to the dealer where I am SURE they will want to sell them a new trans. I would have liked to verify first, but had no ... Trouble codes: P1701 (TCM power supply- has not returned).		 6
2003 Saturn Vue 2.2L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5GZCZ23DX3
The Vue is still not fixed but I did receive some usefull info and now I'm waiting to find an electronic t/body. I checked and cleaned the vss connector ontop of transmission and the 40 pin connector at the A pillar. Thanks for the phonecall w/ help from the... Trouble codes: P0107 (Map Baro Low), P1120 (Tps 1), P1220 (T P Sensor), P1681 (Driver 5 Line 1), P1635 (5v Ref Low), P1515 (Electronic throttle).		 5
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