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2004 Acura RL Premium 3.5L ABS, VSC systems VIN: JH4KA96634
Looking for some input before proceeding further. Rear brake pads replacement and rear rotors machined due to normal wear, no other symptoms. Opened caliper bleeders during piston compressing. Pumped brake pedal upon completion, fluid level slightly low, toppe...
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2007 Audi Q7 Premium 4.2L Starting, ignition VIN: WA1AV74217
Q7 towed in with a no crank/no start condition. Car will not come out of park, steering wheel will not unlock. Key in ignition chime comes on. Key fob will unlock doors. Scanned with Autologic and got code 16347 control module defective (access and start permi...
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2007 Audi A3 2.0L Misfire VIN: WAUHF78PX7
Hi All - 'Problem Child' Audi Here. Came in initially with slight noisy, mechanical fuel pump and bad running with about 130K on Odometer. Cam follower had hole punched thru. We replaced the Hi Press Pump and Follower and changed oil.Cam lobe a little scuffed ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, P0304, P0087
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1997 BMW 740iL 4.4L ac VIN: WBAGJ8327V
A/C system works great and blows cold air when vehicle is cold. After you drive 10 min the a/c stops blowing cold air. If you let the car cool down the a/c will start working again. Pulled codes: 2d 0f 0a 15 0d Not sure where to find info on those codes.
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1998 BMW 750iL 5.4L No Start, Alarm/Immobilizer VIN: WBAGK2326W
Hi everyone, and thanks in advance for your input. We have a BMW that's giving us fits here... The car initially came in for the driver's window not working. We diagnosed the window as a broken window regulator and the customer took the car while we ordered ... Trouble codes: 204 (EWS Random Code Storage), 148 (Interface Immobilizer)
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2000 BMW 323i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAM3344Y
hi to all i have this bmw with codes 1189 1188 1250 another shop changed 02 sensors its coming in tomorrow i just wanted to get some input haven't really worked on bmws much thanks in advanced Jeff Trouble codes: P1250, P1189, P1188
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2002 BMW 745Li 4.4L No Start VIN: WBAGN63422
Goodevening BMW techs everywhere.I have this 745li that will not start.When we pushed the car in we checked for trouble codes and we had codes in 31 modules,most of them non current codes,the car had no injector pulse or spark or fuel pressure.We decided to er...
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2004 BMW 745i 4.4L Drivetrain? VIN: WBAGL63564
Used car lot car, so history is unknown. Initially there were multitudes of codes in various modules, took quite some time to clear them all with our Launch. No, those codes were not recorded as they should have been, but there were no transmission codes. We c...
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1998 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L No Start, Start & Stall VIN: 3GNEK18R9W
Hi guys, I got a wierd one here. This truck will crank and stall. If I spray carb cleaner in TB, truck will run. I believe the key is the problem, as it has no chip. I called custamer and he says it is the key he has always used. am I missing something??? To ...
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2000 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L Instrument Cluster & Radio VIN: 2G1WF55E9Y
This vehicle has a battery draw. Drawing 1.5 amps. We trace the draw to the radio fuse and the bcm fuse. We can unplug the instrument cluster and radio and draw is gone (1.0 amps with radio and .50 amp with instrument cluster. We replaced the bcm thinking that...
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L oil leak VIN: N0HAVEV1N0
Put new rear seal in, test drove it, and it looks like it is still leaking out of the rear main. Seems to leak the worst when you turn the motor off. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L abs VIN: 1GNFK16Z64
Hello, when turning and taking off this Suburban will intermittently activate the ABS and the pedal will pulsate. Also the engine loses power as if it were being shut down. The stability light on the dash will come on sometimes but not always. So far I have sc...
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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L compressor VIN: 1GNEK13Z44
This Taho came in with complaint of no AC at idle. It has ATC with dual climate controls. I pulled it down and recharged it, It was pretty low, test drove it and it seemed fine. It came right back, compressor will not engage. It did not lose its charge. A sca...
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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 5.3L Interior VIN: 1GNFK16Z25
I replaced the inst. cluster for an inoperative speedometer. Now I am having issues with the language on the message screen & the lights are different brightness. Is this something that has to be programmed? it worked ok for a while.
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L 4x4 VIN: 2GCEK13T36
Im not familiar with gmc nor 4x4 systems very well. This truck was just poned on to me from my boss and now i have to try to fix it.4x4 is inop and i got code c0321 with snap on scanner.its got 4 buttons as follows:auto,2wd,4lo,&4hi if i remember correctly. Wh...
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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1AK55F77
Car has a p0300 code, and a p0302, it shows missfires on #2 at idle quite often, but you really can feel the missfire. We moved the plug, injector and code from # 2 to # 4 and the missfire stays on #2, the compression on #2 is about 10% less than the others. I... Trouble codes: P0300
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2005 Chrysler Sebring 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3EL46J95
This Sebring has a code P0491 for secondary air injection problem. We found the 40 amp fuse blown and the electric air pump full of water. Inspected check valve, no exhaust is by-passing the valve. We drained and bench tested the air pump and it was still work... Trouble codes: P0491 (Secondary air injection malfunction)
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7HA16N08
We had this truck come in last December with this code. The company that owns it has a mechanic on staff but he's more familiar with heavier equipment. He replaced the sensor, then switched the front sensors side to side. The same code kept returning. After do... Trouble codes: P0153 (O2 Sensor B2S1 Slow Response)
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2003 Ford Mustang 3.8L power top VIN: 1FAFP44453
Hello Einsteins: I am hopeing someone out there has run into this before, I have a 03 mustang came in with power top not working, pump motor runs ok traced to bad pump, installed new ford pump and used recomended fluid. Top started to go up and then I heard a ...
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2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L Lt Rear VIN: 1FMDU73W25
Vehicle arrived with leaking left rear valve stem. Seal in the tire monitor was bad. Ordered new and replaced and attempted retraining process per Ford. All wheels will acknowledge the training procedure except the one with the new monitor. Replaced with diffe...
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2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L lights,radio,locks VIN: 1FTPW14555
Hi there I have this pickup here that when you open the doors the radio does not shut off the key does not chime and the dome lights do not come on. The door locks, key pad and key fob does not work also. I've checked all fuses and relays that I see go with th...
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2006 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTYR14U16
I hope someone can help me with this thing so I can leave for my fishing trip on time. OK this thing has a rough idle some times worse than other times but definately not smooth if you watch fuel trims they are a little higher on the left bank 11 and rt bank 0...
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2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP31N97
Can watch the pids on computer to see that it is turning fuel pump on and is duty cycle at 44.9 % but isn't getting desired fuel pressure from pump..Can shut key off and start it right back up and everything is perfect with pressures...also the computer shows ... Trouble codes: P0191, P1233
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2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.4L Clutch pedal VIN: 1FTWF31R28
Hey folks have a funny one,The clutch peddel will stay on the floor on a higher rpm shift (Approx 3000).You can pick up the pedal with your toe and the clutch will work just fine untill you hammer on it again.We have already replace the clutch slave and master...
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2008 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L lacks power on accel VIN: 1FMFU16568
After performing listed repairs, vehicle still has no "top end" acceleration. Can only get up to 70mph and feels like restricted exhaust would feel. No codes, O2 data does not suggest cat failure. Lack of power happened instantly for customer when active YAW c...
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2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.0L Interior Lights, Dash Lights, Headlights VIN: 1GTHK29U64
This truck came to me with a inerminant problem. At times when started the dash lights, headlights, radio, windows will flash or go on and then off. Relays click. Several times in the past i have had to splice wires under the fuse box under the hood due to mic...
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1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG5558X
Check engine light on with code p1457 set for evap. Check engine light was not the customer's concern. While driving or idle, there is a constant popping noise heard from the Evap filter next to the canister. when I pinched one of the four evap hose to or from... Trouble codes: 1457 (Evaporative system)
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2000 Honda Civic EX 1.6L Mechanical VIN: N0TAVALABW
What is the Quickest Way & Easiest Way to Remove the Head ??
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2002 Honda Civic EX 1.7L No Start VIN: 1HGEM22942
this little honda is my step-daughters car she bought used, know nothing of previous history,so I am fixing / diaging this out of my own pocket ... she says after driving it and it's hot when she shuts it off it won't re-start untill it cools down for awhile. ...
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2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4L Compressor
Installed new compressor in this CRV new drier element also. Vacuumed system and charge with correct amount of refrigerant. Compressor does not engage. Checked fuse.OK. I jumped the relay terminals on the relay block and was able to get the compressor to run a...
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2004 Honda Civic GX 1.7L Misfire VIN: 1HGEN26524
To all Techs, This Honda is equipped with a CNG fuel system. We replaced all new spark plugs and ignition coils. Engine experience misfire every once in a while especially under load. During misfire condition, fuel injection pulse and ignition coil trigger was... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire), P0301 (1 cylinder misfire), P0302 (2 cylinder misfire), P0303 (3 cylinder misfire), P0304 (4 cylinder misfire)
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2005 Honda Civic EX 1.7L compressor VIN: 2HGES26705
The compressor will not turn on, I am positive it's because the ecm thinks it's -40 degrees, the ac temp shows -40 on my data-stream, and 32 degrees on the ac switch. My question is where is this data coming from? What sensor is telling the ecm this? I checke...
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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L No Start, long crank VIN: KM8SC73D92
Looking for some quick input, Have this Santa Fe, customer is experiencing intermittent long crancking sometimes no start on 1st or 2nd attempt. NO faults in ecm. Customer came back today (2days later after replacing crank sensor) confirmed same issue is pres...
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2001 Infiniti QX4 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNRDR09X21
Vehicle came in with P1145 (code discrip above) Replaced intake timing sensor. Code has not returned. Now code P1135 comes back after 2 trips. Recheck scope patterns on valve timing position sensor and the cam position sensor, both showing good patterns. Yes c... Trouble codes: P1145 (Intake Timing Solenoid B2)
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2005 Jaguar XJ8 4.2L compressor VIN: SAJWA79C35
Hi pros. we need help to determine what wrong with this Jag, vehicle come in with the complaint , air cond works at time. hook up gauges and road test vehicle , after about 1 hour of driving in hot weather (93 degrees in south Louisiana),A/C quit working , low...
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2008 Lexus LS460 4.6L Automatic AC control VIN: JTHBL46F48
Customer sets AC on Auto. Intermittently on restart system seems to default to a manual mode and a setting of 70 deg. It may do it for us once a day after roughly 10 key cycles. Currently watching powers and grounds with lab scope. Recirculation air door opera...
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2002 Nissan Altima S 2.5L Engine VIN: 1N4AL11E12
Ok here we go, we just purchased this car from an auction, got it back to the shop and looked it over and thought we won this car is clean and runs super but for one issue, oil smoke from the exhaust. I have read these have had problems with rings sticking. We...
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2004 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L low power VIN: 5N1MD28Y74
Thanks to everyone for their help. This truck came in for a low power when warm complaint and request for a tune-up. Found a bad knock sensor and that the computer was commanding the supercharger to go into fail-safe(by pass). After doing the tune-up and the k...
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2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4AL11D75
Hello friends of iatn! Have this Altima that came on the hook from a body shop due to a no start.car had an accident on lh side.scanned and p1122 and p1126 came up. Proceeding with diagnostics had power all the time on red wire for the throttle relay even with... Trouble codes: P1122 (Electric throttle control function), P1126 (Throttle control motor relay)
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1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 3.3L Hard starting VIN: 1P4GH44R8R
Car came in with a stalling problem and hard starting. Went and check fuel pressure and sure it was below specifications but when i went to started and didnt want to start i checked for spark and had no spark it wasnt getting signal from crank sensor, i wiggle...
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1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.7L Speedometer/Odometer VIN: 2G2FV22P7S
I have done a lot of work on this car. This is the last thing the customer requested to be fixed - the speedometer. He bought the vehicle on ebay and received it with no speedometer or odometer operation. Odometer is on 91,000. OK, while I had the trans out do...
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2002 Saab 9-5 Arc 3.0L No Start, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: YS3ED59Z32
This one feels as though it is missing when accelerating but does not register misfires on the TechII. The hesitation is marked, feels like a bad cap and rotor or worn plugs on a traditional ignition system. Scoped CKPS and pattern is good, 13.6 v ac and resis...
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2003 Suzuki Aerio SX 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JS2RC41H73
This car came too me almost a year ago with the P0171 and high fuel trims I have been fighting it since. On a cold start up car runs poor low idle stalls.As it warms up it runs better and the trims are cut in half. When cold and the fuel trims are high you can... Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean exhaust bank 1)
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1987 Toyota Pickup 2.4L Fuel Leak VIN: JT4RN50R5H
This truck came in for a fuel leak. No leaks were present at this time. We found some stains around fuel pump weep hole so we replaced the pump. About two weeks later it came back with fuel leaking out of the hose coming off the bottom of the vapor canister. T...
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2000 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L cruise control VIN: 4T1BF28BXY
customer brought this car to us because the cruise will not set. the cruise light will come on and off if you push the button on the steering wheel. all of the brake lights work. i did find the gauge 2 fuse blown in fuse panel on drivers side. replaced it and ...
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2000 Toyota Corolla VE 1.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1NXBR12E9Y
Vehicle was brought in for MIL activation and rough idle. 2 codes were stored P0171 and P0420. Long term trims were 16% idle and 30% part and mid throttle. Replaced mass airflow with Denso part and drove again. Trims all trended teards 0 but as I was driving I... Trouble codes: P0133 (O2 sensor slow response bank 1), P0171 (System too lean bank 1)
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2003 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1NXBR32E03
Hello, I have this Toyota Corolla that keeps throwing a P0440 code. I went through the whole testing procedure with smoke testing the system and performing my vacuum leak tests and operating the valves numerous times to see if any stick. Also the gas cap and t... Trouble codes: P0440 (Evaporative emission control system malfunction)
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2004 Volkswagen Passat W8 4.0L steering VIN: WVWLK63B44
Hello, I have this VW that puked the powersteering fluid out the top of the resovoir going down the highway. I replaced the pump and rack-n-pinion with new ones from VW, Used VW fluid and it still does it. I don't see anything else in the system. Any ideas, Th...
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2008 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWEV71K48
This car won't set readiness, and these two faults come back almost within minutes of driving, and right away if I try manual readiness setting with VCDS. Sensor is new, connector shell is new, new gold-plated terminals spliced in with proper heat shrink conne... Trouble codes: P0140 (000320 Lambda sensor B1 S2 no activity), P1114 (004372 Lambda sensor B1 S2 internal resistance too high)
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2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L engine VIN: WVWFD71K09
Found small approx 5mm long needles out of needle bearing in oi pan. Does anybody know where this engine has a small needle bearing?
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2000 Volvo S70 2.4L speedometer VIN: YV1LS61T6Y
Got an easy one for you Volvo guru's. Got this 2000 S70 that the speedo and odometer are inoperative. Testing shows the abs module is at fault. Can you put a used abs module in this vehicle? This car belongs to a used car lot and of course this is the route ...
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2002 Audi A6 Quattro 3.0L Engine Performance VIN: WAULT64B02
okay took the vehicle to the dealer for a misfire reflash that was available. when they performed their diagnosis they indicated that the ignition coils (all 6 including the 1 new one that i have installed) were no good. the good news was that they were all co...
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1995 Buick Riviera 3.8L ABS module VIN: 1G4GD2215S
I have not tracked down this problem yet. The customer was not in a hurry and I got backed up. There are some great ideas I am going to try when I get a chance. The battery did end up being junk but that did not fix anything but hard to trace electrical prob...
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1996 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCEK19R2T
Well after hooking the lab scope to the power side of the pump i found about 8 amps of draw which i didnt think was bad, i did a volt drop and it was 1 volt difference from battery. I then inspected the fuse box and found the fuel relay to be completely melted...
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2000 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L #4 cylinder skip VIN: 2G1WH55K7Y
Thank you for all the replies.First thing my leak down tester was not reading right.that 38 % leakage was not correct. Every cylinder I checked had the same reading even cylinder # 4.Compression was good also.I did go ahead and replaced the valve cover gaskets...
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2001 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L speedometer VIN: 1G1YY22G21
Even though the vehicle is not fixed... yet. I did learn that the VSS signa is sent to the PCM. The PCM then sends the signal on a bus line to the IPC and other modules. To change the speedometer setting: It can be done with an aftermarket tuner, It can be...
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2005 Dodge Stratus SXT 2.4L Steering VIN: 1B3EL46J85
I PULLED BRAKE HOSES OFF AND SHOT WATER THROUGH THEM BOTH SEEMED FINE.THE CRIMP ON THE HOSE ON RIGHT FRONT LOOKED TIGHTER THEN THE LEFT.NO ONE LOCAL HAD BRAKE HOSES,SO LOOSEN THE CRIMPS ON THE BRACKETS AND REPLACED PADS CALIPERS AND MACHINED THE ROTORS AND IT ...
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2009 Dodge Journey SXT 3.5L tpms light on VIN: 3D4GG57V39
First off I want to thank all the guys out there who helped me out on this one. Turns out that the rear tpms sensors were both reading incorrectly. replaced both and went through a drive cycle for ten minutes and all is well. Thanks again to everyone who respo...
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1994 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.5L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FDKE30G2R
found pcm getting hot cutting out fuel pump and pcm relays swapped out pcm veh runs fine waiting on pcm repairs Trouble codes: 624.
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2003 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMFU15L73
i did some further diag on this thing stft 1 (0) stft 2 (4) ltft 1 (3) ltft 2 (-3) fuel koeo 50psi koer 55 under load 55 current ramped pump=good. fuel volume good. i did remove filter due to some debris in fuel during volume test. was very dirty so i repla... Trouble codes: P0316, P0303.
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2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L no oil pressure VIN: 1FDAF57P45
Thanks for everybodies help, this truck was a nightmare,The fix was a combination of several problems,the oil tube under the intake coming from the high presure pump had a crack in it, and the oil tube in the head had bad o-rings replace tubes and head gaskets...
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2006 Ford Freestyle SEL 3.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FMZK02136
Thank you to all who replied to the help request. First of all, yes it was covered by the 8/80 warranty but the customer did not want to return to the dealer for repair. Second, thanks to all suggesting smoking the intake manifold. What I found was an upper in...
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2003 GMC Yukon SLE 5.3L Sunroof VIN: 1GKEK13Z13
Hi All Thanks for your help.Unfortunately I did not find an easy solution.I had to drop the left side of the roof liner for access and move the sunroof forward.thanks to all who offered help. Francis.
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2007 GMC Canyon SLT 3.7L Headlights VIN: 1GTCS13E27
Found the relay in the incorrect location per David's suggestion of bulletin PIT4835. I don't have a GM subscription, Alldata doesn't show the bulletin, found it on RepairProcedures.com including the all-important picture with the red X on the incorrect relay ...
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2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHDN45D36
Just like to thank everyone who replied to my request. Customer ended up taking car to dealer for second opinion. I had recommended to replace ocv and recheck phaser. oil pressure was good. Trouble codes: P0011.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 3.8L Valve Train VIN: KMHGC46F09
WELL DIDNT GET MUCH HELP ON THIS ONE, KINDA A RARE BIRD. DID OPEN HER UP, FOUND BAD LIFTER ON EXHAUST #6 REAR VALVE. WENT IN FAIRLY EASY AFTER GETTING THE WIRE HARNESS OUT OF THE WAY OF THE VALVE COVER. ALSO TOOK OUT #1 INJECTOR, NO VISIBLE LEAKAGE, REPLACED A...
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2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L abs module VIN: SAJDA01DXY
Some things you need to know about this model: Evidently some scanners do not work well with this car and you get false info. Some info says you can check the sensors with an ohm meter-not so! These sensors are a hall effect and the only way to test is with...
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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW48S64
the vehicle has not returned after our run at it.hopefully the OEM IAC had something to do with it running better. however, i notice many of these 4.0 Jeeps to have a high "idle"... i did like the recommendation to check the brake booster. that will be the fir... Trouble codes: P0505.
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2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4.4L intank level sensor VIN: SALAG25465
thanks guys for the iformation just needed to know if was posible to remove inner sender unit and with your recomendation we got it done fuel gage works ok vehicle is gone
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2000 Mazda 626 LX 2.0L ?trans clutch VIN: 1YVCF22E1Y
after putting axles back together with a helper we power braked on lift forward and reverse found what we believe to be the chain in the trans slipping we sent them to trans shop thanks for all replies Jerry you nailed it!
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2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3L loss of power VIN: JM1FE173X5
Not many replies on this one. The most popular culprit would be the catalytic converter, which is a common problem. The owner eliminated the cat, made no difference in performance. The coils and plugs are also common problems. Fuel pumps have not been a proble... Trouble codes: P0442 (Evap small leak).
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2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 4.3L Retractable Soft Top VIN: WDBLK70G4Y
I am closing this post even though the car is not totally fixed. A bad relay was found at the pump\hydraulic unit in the trunk. Now the rollbars will extend and retract with the dash control switch. The remote trunk release works from the fob. And the trunk wi...
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2004 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L abs VIN: 1N4BA41E84
George from Delaware was right. Changing the module fixed it . Thanks to Sam and Avinash for the TSB info That just answer link was handy. The local stealer wanted $1600, the local auto wrecker wanted $800. We ended up getting the part from PAM for $225 shippe...
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2007 Nissan Titan XE 5.6L Nats VIN: 1N6BA06A97
Thanks guys for the insight and direction. I tried relearning the NATS system and still nothing. Noticed that the pcm was intermittently losing communication. Ended up being the ecm, which dealer replaced under their federal emmissions warranty. Customer i...
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L No Start VIN: 1G3NF12E8Y
Thanks to everyone who replied! The culprit turned out to be the electrical end of the ignition switch, not the tumbler. Thanks again. Trouble codes: U1000 (serial data lines).
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1997 Saab 900 S 2.3L 5th bow VIN: YS3DD75B9V
I have not fixed this car. The customer is slow getting back to me. Everybody says that this is a programming problem and that I should use TechII instead of ISAT. The 5th bow potentiometer will also have to be replaced (or tested, at least). I will updat...
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2003 Saturn Vue 2.2L Starting VIN: 5GZCZ33D33
The problem was indeed like many suggested the bcm. The replies from techs were " check ground splice under driver's headlight, causes all kinds of issues, there is also a resistor in the same area for the drl that always rots away. If all these ok, bcm is the...
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2007 Saturn Vue 3.5L Compressor VIN: 5GZCZ534X7
First of all I'd like to thank everyone for their help. I also want to mention the fans were working properly and I had cleaned the condenser fins.(Something I failed to mention in original post) The repair was what most had said. A bad compressor. Anothe...
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1988 Toyota Pickup 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: JT4VN63C5J
After all the time I put into this vehicle I finally put a distributor in the thing and it fired right up. One of the sensors inside the distributor was not reading a signal but the plugs where still getting spark. It boggled me but the customer is very happ...
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2008 Toyota Camry XLE 2.4L abs VIN: 4T1BE46K98
customer took the car to the dealer to get fixed. I never get a chance to work on the car
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2001 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWRK29M91
THANKS FOR ALL REPLIES.TURNS OUT WE HAD FAULTY WIRING.WIRING DID CHECK OUT OK BUT DECIDED TO DOUBLE CHECK WHILE SOME ONE MOVED HARNESS AROUND AND THER IT WAS ONE BAD WIRE.AGAIN THANKS Trouble codes: 221 (Throttle pos.sensor range), 1542 (Throttle angle sensor implauseable signal.).
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2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWDD21C31
After reviewing the replies, we replaced oxygen sensor & concern was corrected. Thank you for your assistance. Trouble codes: P0170 (Fuel trim bank 1), 16554 (Bank 1 metering system malfunction. same as p0170).
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2002 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 2.8L steering wheel stiff and grinding noise VIN: WV2NB47012
well it looks like I will need to close this out as the customer is leaving town for a few weeks before he can repair this rig. thant for those that have responded and I will repost when the problem is repaired.
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