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	2003 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Mechanical VIN: 2HNYD18803 I'm really stuck and need to help with this MDX transmission. We rebuild transmissions in house and my mechanic has been rebuilding transmissions for over 30 yrs. imports and domestic. After rebiulding this Acura transmission, the transmission has a whine in P...	View
	2004 BMW 330i 3.0L No Start VIN: WBAEV53464 We can not find a wiring diagram for the engine/computer. Can not access PCM fuse holder, there must be a special procedure to remove cover. Any leads on a diagram or any information would be greatly appreciated. Take care everyone. John	View
	2008 BMW 328i 3.0L Misfire VIN: WBAVA37528 Got this strange problem here with this BMW- a few months ago this customer came in with a ck eng light on and a cyl 6 misfire code. At that time, the car was misfiring badly enough for me to test the coil and find that it was bad. Easy enough diagnosis. Here'... Trouble codes: P0306, 29D9	View
	2009 BMW 750Li 4.4L Misfire VIN: WBAKB83529 hello today im fighting a 09 bmw 750li twin turbo direct injected beast that has a intermitten miss fire on #5.Ive swap coils replaced all the plugs fix a fuel pressure problem with a filter/regulaor,but still missing on start up mostly cold if you turn off an... Trouble codes: 14050, 2 (cylinder 5 miss fire damaging exhaust after start up)	View
	2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6DM57N53 This car came in with heater circuit codes for the bank 2 sensors 1 and 2. Replaced both and the light would not stop coming on. I followed the flow chart and wiring diagrams that I found online and come to find out that the bank 1 sensor 2 and bank 2 sensor 2... Trouble codes: P0133, P0153, P0135	View
	2005 Cadillac STS 4.6L door lock VIN: 1G6DC67A55 hello techs. I have the general managers cadillac in here with a driver door malfunction. The passive lock system wont open the driverside door when the handle is pulled. Now the passengerside works like this ; use the key fob to lock. then as long as you have...	View
	1995 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13W5S This vehicle was dropped off, starts and runs but if accelerator is feathered it will run up to 2500 rpm's and then bog down and cut out. I am thinking the timing chain is wore out because I can't see that the timing advance is working on the Verus. I have tri...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No Start Vehicle came in no start. Checked spark at plugs found almost no spark. Checked at ignition coil found 30kv+ of spark. Decided to replace cap and rotor still no spark at plugs. Replaced cap and rotor again with better quality and replaced spark plug wires as p...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L rear suspension or drivetrain VIN: 1GNDT13W3Y I have this blazer with a squeeking,brake rotor chattering, rotational noise mostly at slow speeds with light acceleration. Sometimes turning aggravates the noise and the noise changes sides. I have placed a sthethoscope on various parts with the rear differen...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L rear housing VIN: 1GCHK29183 Can anyone tell me if I can replace the rear housing on an Allison trans without removing the transmission? It has a small crack and leaks. All I can find on mitchell is that you have to stand the trans on its front end and measure the end play. Thanks for any...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNGK22G24 I need to know if anyone has had an encounter with one of these beasts. It has a 8.1 liter v-8 and it is 4 by 4 and lifted.it has dual tanks in this avalanche 2500, this vehicle is supposed to have fuel transffered to the main tank whrn the pcm commands it, an... Trouble codes: P2636 (Secondary fuel pump flow insufficient)	View
	1999 Dodge Intrepid 3.2L starter,relays VIN: 2B3HD56JXX Hi guys.Got A wierd one.Towed from another shop.This vehicle is a no start.with key in run position you can hear several relays clicking quickly on and off.Same if you turn to start.If you hold key in start for few seconds relays will slow down and then sudden...	View
	2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3L Misfire, bucks VIN: 2B4GP44381 runs fine for about 45 mins then it starts under normal acceleration i hear an ignition knock ( like it has low octane fuel) then it hitches or bucks and then it lessans , and from there it comes and goes , , but if you shut it off and let it cool its gone unt...	View
	2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L No Start VIN: 3D7KS29C16 Hey guys got a 5.9L no start. Vehicle will fire and die if ethered. NO codes Customer said it was driving fine, he shut it off and when he went to restart it, it would start and die. It has always been dead for me. It had never had a fuel filter at60k so i ins...	View
	2007 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4L ABS/Traction VIN: 1B3HE78K57 One for you Mopar dealer guys as there are no cases of this code on iatn or Identifix. Got a C121C-Torque Request Signal Denied. When you go into the trouble tree in Mitchell and Identifix they say to look at the Allow ESP Torque Request in the ABS data stream...	View
	2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie 6.7L No Start VIN: 3D6WG48L09 I would like to thank you all in advance for any pointers, the driver said he run out of fuel and could not get it started we checked and there is fuel coming from filter too the injection pump. when I check the fuel leaving the injection pump to the fuel rail...	View
	1994 Ford F Super Duty XL 7.3L Excessive Emissions, Surge, Stall VIN: 2FDLF47M1R First of all, this is NOT a powerstroke, it is the "old" IDI 7.3 no turbo. It belongs to a local rock quarry, and they have their own service shop. They put injectors and a pump from Orielly's on it because of excessive smoke. It didn't fix it, so they brought...	View
	2000 Ford Focus SE 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP34P5Y lean exhaust only @ IDLE, FUEL TRIM LONG TERM 32% SHORT TERM GETS TO 42% GOOD FUEL PRESSURE, NO VACUUM LEAKS. MAF ALREADY REPLACED. Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L all gears VIN: 1FMZU63E6Y Hey iatn techs,I got my ford explorer that slips in all gears including reverse.I tried a tranny flush and added trans-x anti slip ,it improve but the rpms still run high but if shift it from D to D2 it will shift fine up to 45 miles.Im not a trans tech so tha...	View
	2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L transmission VIN: 1FTNX21L84 we got truck trans in limp mode.Pulled pan found chuncks of metal and friction metarial.Overhauled trans replaced all solenoids and sensors.OHM tested wiring harness while trans was out an inspected for damage.No problems found.Codes are p0740,torque converter...	View
	2006 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0L Cuts out VIN: 1FAHP31N56 Hello Everyone. We've Got A Customer With A 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 Manual Trans. DTC's P0297, P0720 & P0722 Pulled From A Matco Determinator. Speedo Jumps Around Randomly With Key Switched To ON Position From 0mph To 10mph To 0mph To 120mph To 80mph To 0mph again... Trouble codes: P0297 (Vehicle Overspeed Condition), P0720 (Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction), P0722 (Output Speed Sensor Circuitt No Signal)	View
	2007 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTYR11U57 Hi Ford Techs, we have an 07 ranger with a 3.0 that. client said had a flashing check engine light for short period of time that then went off. I pulled a p0305 cyl 5 miss and a p0316 engine miss on startup that were in history mode. engine has slighty lumpy... Trouble codes: P0305, P0316	View
	2008 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.4L MIL Lamp on, Loses Power VIN: 1FDAW57R98 Any help would be greatly appreciated! Trouble codes: P0193 (Fuel Rail Pressure High), P0194 (Fuel Rail Pressure Erratic Intermittent), P0088 (Fuel Rail Pressure Out of Range)	View
	2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L Heater hose VIN: 1FDSW35R68 We have this 6.4 that has a leaking heater hose. It is the one that starts on the drivers side and runs around the back of the engine & firewall before it gets to the heater core.It looks like an AWFUL job! Has anyone got any tips on replacing this. It comes f...	View
	2012 Ford Explorer Limited 3.5L Cruise Control Module VIN: 1FMHK8F87C I am trying to configure a new cruise control module that was replaced by the body shop after the original one was damaged. This vehicle has a collision warning system that is part of the cruise control system. The codes that are set is: u0300:55-af-c-cm (init...	View
	1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8L radio VIN: 1GTEK14VXX radio shuts off when using turn signals.may take seveal days for radio to come back on.will come on driving or at start up. I pulled radio and found yellow wire at 4 wire connector was losing battery voltage when radio would shut down. when radio is shut down ...	View
	2006 GMC Envoy SLT 4.2L MIL Lamp on, Hard starting VIN: 1GKDT13S06 Cust replaced battery 2 weeks ago after if was dead in driveway one morning. Couple days later code for throttle body came on ran fine, I cleaned and erased code all ok. Now 2 weeks later set a codepo 601for contr module rom malfunction, and hard starting firs... Trouble codes: P0601	View
	2007 GMC Canyon SLT 3.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTDT13E37 Hy everybody, I have a long time customer that had a service engine soon light on he stopped at the shop and I pulled the codes they were a P0102 MAF sensor circuit low frequency and P0449 EVAP vent solenoid control circuit. He was in a hurry so I cleared code... Trouble codes: P0171 (Fuel trim system lean), P0420 (Catalyst system low efficiency Bank 1)	View
	2003 Infiniti G35 3.5L Discharged battery VIN: JNKCV51EX3 Hello to all, working on this 03 G35 sedan. Vehicle has an aftermarket radio and dash kit (double din). This vehicle has a current draw of 390mA. The only way I can lower the draw to 79mA is by pulling the 15A radio fuse under the hood. I thought "bingo" after...	View
	1999 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: JACDJ58X0X I have replaced iac- idling @2700 rpm. o/k after. in about 2 days- high idle complaint. after roadtest would surge/idle at 12-14oo rpm. replaced intake gaskets and injector o-rings (could change throttle w/ carb spray) p/s switch completely disconnected. batte...	View
	2003 Isuzu Ascender 4.2L alternator and igniton coil Since the last repair to the vehicle the customer returned with another misfire and ignition coil failure. The ignition coil failed on number 3 this time. But now the alternator is not charging again. Now this alternators is a remanufactured from the local par...	View
	1998 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L drivers window and sunroof VIN: SAJHX6246W this car the drivers window will only click,its not the motor the sun roof will open just fine and then will just close itself after a bit.if i do a reboot all is fine for a few days and then it acks up again.both problems seem to occer at the same time everyt...	View
	2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1J8GR48K18 hi, need help with this one. dies at idle warm in gear or not.thanks. Trouble codes: P0522	View
	2000 Kia Sportage 2.0L Unknown VIN: KNDJB7234Y will not shift 1-2 2-3 3-4 until high rpm. will not shift manually. all 3 speed sensors have good waveforms, ohms and a/c voltage readings. have ect,rpm and tps signals at tcm. shift solenoid a&b 13ohm .93a. tcm 12v on ssa,sends 12v to ssb about 15mph, but no ...	View
	1995 Mazda MX-6 LS 2.5L No Start VIN: 1YVGE31D7S To anyone who wants a challenge. I posted this problem earlier in 2012 and as you guessed it, no luck getting this car fixed. Last September, this customer brought this car in and said the car won't run below 50 degress. He had the car a year before the proble...	View
	1997 Mazda 626 DX 2.0L clutch travel VIN: 1YVGE22C3V Hi all and thanks in advance to all those that read this message. We have a mazda 626 that came in on a hook because it would not move. We could tell right away that the clutch was burnt up. We sold the clutch job, new kit and had flywheel resurfaced. Got the ...	View
	2003 Mazda 6 i 2.3L Stall VIN: 1YVHP80C43 The problem is comes and goes. it may run fine for twwo days and then start to stall the next. It only stalls at stop signs or at idle. It acts like it has a dirty throttle body or a vacume leak. theres no chugging it just stops and starts right back. if it st...	View
	2006 Mazda RX-8 1.3L compression I work for a dealer in recon they buy this terd from the sale so I get this car first it has a code for intake runner control .Clear and drive no problems all is good has alittle bit of a long crank though. Fix other issues non engine related drive to reset mo...	View
	2005 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L Misfire VIN: 2MEFM74W45 Looking for some suggestions to help pin down the cause of this #5 misfire. Car has a light misfire noticeable at idle. Having read the posts regarding fuel pressure, I started there. Fuel pressure was listed at 28-40 KOER so being on the low side of the range... Trouble codes: P0305 (Cylinder 5 misfire)	View
	2009 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L fuel gauge /mess center VIN: 2MEHM75V89 message center lights go out and on whenever and fuel guage drops down. codes po462 and 463 comes up . saying fuel circuit low and high. reprogramed pcm also door locks go up and down sometimes..no running problems car has no body module. ???drivers door modul...	View
	2003 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally 2.0L Axle Seal Leaking VIN: JA3AJ86E03 Hey Guys, I'm reaching out for help today on the Lancer. The car originally came in for a broken drivers side front axle. I replaced the axle, topped off the trans fluid and sent it down the road.The customer brings it back the next day complaining its leaking...	View
	1999 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3L No Start, Hesitation, Stall VIN: JN8AR07Y0X Hey all. Customer stated that the vehicle died when he was accelerating from a stop. he tried to start it and it would not start. We got it in the shop and it would crank and sometimes sputter. We got it to start and when running, if you tried to snap the thro...	View
	2006 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L ABS sensors VIN: 1N4BA41E16 Hi Guys, Nissan techs see if you can help us out with this vehicle. Vehicle came in with ABS light on, Scan showed C1103 and C1105. Customer had vehicle at a different shop and knew he needed sensors,bought the sensors and brought vehicle to us to install. Aft...	View
	2001 Subaru Outback 2.5L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3BH66501 Sets code P0505 sometimes not right at first, sometimes immediately, idle surges or is up around 1100, sometimes real low. Sometimes seems OK. Have tried cleaning IAC. When idling high can block IAC port and engine will stall. Monitoring voltages at IAC there ... Trouble codes: P0505	View
	2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited 3.0L Oil Leak VIN: 4S4WX86C36 This car was in for an oil change a few days ago. We found a very small oil leak coming from the left to middle side of the timing cover. We have never had to do any mechanical work on these yet. Has anyone seen, or are these cars noted for timing cover leak...	View
	2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S4BP61C98 vehicle comes in with check engine and cruise lights on.retreived codes for heater circuit low on both b-1 02s.found and replaced fuse sbf 5.cleared codes and rechecked 02 sensors working properly.test drive and sbf 5 blows again. wiggle test reveals fuse blo... Trouble codes: P0031, P0037	View
	2005 Toyota Highlander 2.4L Parasitic Battery Drain VIN: JTEGD21A65 Customer can not start vehicle after sitting one to two day, with out jump. Measured current draw at battery with key out- all accessories off 250 mili amp. Removed fuses one at a time and found with fuse ECU-B(7.5 amp)at under hood fuse block removed, the bat...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L No Start VIN: 3VWSA29MXX Vehicle towed in, engine won't turn over. Checked fuses, etc. found none blown. The power windows also don't work. Scanned available control units: no communication with body/comfort system. Down pretty deep into the wiring. Checked ignition switch and couldn'...	View
	1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L No Start, Misfire VIN: 3VWTE29MXX Hello iatn members, we are looking for some help on this Jetta, car came with a misfire on cyl. # 3. the problem was a bad spark plug wire, so we replaced the wire set. while replacing the wires we broke one of the coil towers, so we replaced the ignition coil...	View

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	2003 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L starter VIN: 1G6KD54YX3 found u codes in ipc using on/off button and up arrow.( thanks mike from virginia ) vtd had no data available led me to theft module checked powers and grounds. purple data wire was good replaced theft module relearned keys and she started. thanks for the adv...	16
	2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 5.3L starter VIN: 3GNFK16Z73 well this was an intresting journey, while discussing the problem with the customer, they mentioned the car lot where they purchased the car two years ago had called because the gps box needed to be replaced. GPS BOX!!! i never did find it but you know what im...	12
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L warning indicators VIN: 1GCHK23163 Sent abs module to "Speedometer repair guy" (google it) and reinstalled module and have had no complaints of light since. Thanks for the replies, DeLyle	8
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHK23225 Thanks to everyone for thier help. I really appreciate it. I ran the injector return test and found # 2 and #6 returning to much fuel. I replaced them and the customer has not returned. thanks again! Trouble codes: P1093 (HISTORY Fuel Pressure Low During Power Enrichment).	13
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3L Right Front Upper & Lower Signal Light VIN: 1GCEK19J27 First off, thanks to everyone who replied to my help request. I thought I had seen everything until this truck showed up on my doorstep, however without your help I would not have succeeded. As suggested, I pulled the fuse 26 (right park) in the underhood fus...	14
	2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 3.0L No Start VIN: 4C3AG52HX1 I received the type of information I was looking for to repair this car. Most said and I agree that the problem is in the distributor. I gave this information to the customer and they also agreed. However due to some financial problems on their part we can not...	10
	2006 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L brake lights VIN: 1A4GP45RX6 2of 5 mentioned Front Control Module at front of fuse box. Removed fron vechicle cleaned contacts got A number off same,[...] reinstalled in vechicle brake lights started functioning correctly if it returns later will replace FCM but for now customer is h...	5
	2004 Dodge Durango ST 4.7L Speed Sensor Ground Error VIN: 1D4HB38N14 Thanks for all the replies & help! Traced out the harness and pins as suggested. Upon removing the Trans Harness plug from the ECU and inspecting I noticed a small amount of moisture on the plug. Cleaned the ECU Pins & Plug with Electrical Parts Cleaner, re...	8
	2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L Deseil Fuel In Motor Oil VIN: 3D7KS28CX5 well this ones done, I pulled the valve cover and ran the engine, could see fuel leaking from the body of one of the injectors, a crack in the body, one reply said that would be the case, possibly because of a power chip increaseing fuel pressure, which this p...	13
	1997 Ford Probe 2.0L Mechanical VIN: 1ZVLT20A2V The replies to my post seem to be divided between the area of the valve guides and or valve guide seals or stuck oil rings. It seems the engine has a history of both. If you pull the head to check/do the valve guides/seals its a no brainer to pull the pistons ...	13
	2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Monitor will not run VIN: 1FMYU03143 First let me say thank you to everyone, then lets do a cause and solution. I work in a GMC dealership on the western side of the Sierra. We have always had problems with monitors because of the terrain. This turned out to be the cause. The inability to maintai... Trouble codes: P1000 (Monitors not run).	8
	1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L Brake System VIN: SAJKX624XT HI, GUYS. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP ,AS I MENTIONED , THIS CAR WAS FROM A USED CAR LOT. PROBLEM WAS ABS UNIT, THEY BROUTH THEIR PART, ANY HOW IT FIXED AND GONE THANKS MATT	6
	2004 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L Stall VIN: 1J4GL48K54 Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer, a special shoutout to William from Connecticut whose initial response nailed the main problem and his continued involvement in the repair was very supportive and enlightening. The plastic plenum did indeed have a... Trouble codes: P2305 (coil 2 ionization), P2308 (coil 3 ionization), P0522.	5
	1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC 5.0L Brake Booster VIN: 1LNBM93E5J HI, EVERY ONE. FINALLY WE DECIDED TO GET A USED UNIT TO FIX THIS CAR FOR NOW. THANKS AGAIN MATT	9
	1998 Mazda MPV ES 3.0L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: JM3LV5232W Hello all I finally found out the problem. IT WAS BAD GAS. I had talked some more with customer on the history and found out that it had not been driven for several months. I put some Techron in it and it started to run better. after a while of running I was a... Trouble codes: P0300.	17
	2004 Mazda 6 i 2.3L wont shut off VIN: 1YVHP80C14 Good morning Most replies had to do with being able to duplicate problem, but a few talked about possible ignition switch, problem has not happened again yet. If I repair it at some point in time this post will be updated. Thank you for your time	10
	2005 Mazda 3 S 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BK12345 Well It is fixed. Many of you said it was due to the Bosch sensors we used. Well that may have well been it. However we did find a catalog error from the vender we purchased the sensors from. After going to the Bosch web site it gave different part numbers for... Trouble codes: P0132 (p0138-), P0138.	14
	2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L Misfire VIN: WDBUF56J76 Well, we took it to the dealer for a second opion. They tried to flash update. The program did not take. We did smoke test and found no leaks. (also NOT ONE TECH has ever been able to tell me why a computer would deliberately kill the coil triggers) Mercedes s... Trouble codes: P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire), P0306 (Cylinder 6 misfire), P2315 (Ign Coil F primary low), P2306 (Ign Coil C primary low.), P0300 (Random misfire).	8
	1997 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L no 2-3 shift VIN: 2MELM74W5V Thanks for all the replies guys. It turned out that the car had been in an accident back a while back and the plug in for the computer got damaged. I didnt notice that when I was doing the continuity test pin to pin that the pins in the harness plug for the co...	8
	2005 Nissan 350Z Track 3.5L Electric Fans VIN: JN1AZ34E45 Thanks to all who replied especially Don from Tennessee who led me in right direction. I went back to look at my a/c press. sensor pid and thought it was correct but when i looked at what it should be on MOD i found out that it was shorted high . With a/c off ...	4
	1997 Plymouth Neon 2.0L left rear wheel cylinder VIN: 1P3ES27C9V Hello to everyone and thank you for the advice. We actually fixed the vehicle before I could get back to Iatn and view the replies. At any rate to all who recommended brake hose your were absolutely correct. We went ahead with that idea yesterday and it did fi...	12
	2008 Saturn Outlook XE 3.6L compressor VIN: 5GZER13788 Thanks for the help guys, I checked for codes-none found. Wiggle tested the wires and somewhere along the way it started working. did not find anything conclusive for now. I had recharged the system and it was in the shop so was warm enough to operate so its a...	6
	2008 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6L Misfire VIN: 5GZEV237X8 Had the power train and trans modules reprogramed with no love decided to flush the trans with bg fluid and install conditioner all is fine now test procedures were scan for miss fires lightly tap brake pedal when simptom occured.	9
	2005 Subaru Forester XT 2.5L Misfire VIN: JF1SG69665 After testing for cylinder leak-down , found #1 cylinder was not sealing . Also found valves way too tight, .004 +/- .001 on most Int and Ex valves . The heads have been removed and shipped for cleanup and blueprinting .. Machine shop called to say the exh val... Trouble codes: P0302 (Misfire Cyl2).	13
	1999 Volvo S80 2.9 2.9L rack and pinion VIN: YV1TS97D4X Thanks for all of the great replies. So they got the rack and pinion re manufactured again and we put it in. We followed the suggestions of putting in the fluid in small increments, and also kept turning the steering wheel back and forth many times. So either...	12

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