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	2004 Alfa Romeo 147 20.0L abs ebd warning light hi alfa 147 dash warning lights on abs ebd.fault code c1276 valve relay,checked all fuses sent abs module away for repair when it returned light were still on but now selespeed system shut down isent it back they said they were not able to do much i fitted sha...	View
	2005 Audi A4 2.0L Fans VIN: WAUAF68E05 What I need to know is what is the normal current draw for these fans each. And total between them both. It's not listed in Aldata or Mitchell.	View
	2006 Audi A4 2.0L Hesitation VIN: WAUAF78E16 This car has a misfire on cylinder #3 , we replaced the coil & plugs, the compression is also very good, it does not misfires while idling, its only when you drive , every time you change the coil the car runs fine for 2 days and the it starts misfiring again ...	View
	1989 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z 5.7L motor VIN: 1G1FP2188K Hey Guys we have a 89 Camaro IROC Z 5.7L Runs Hot all the time at idle or running down the road we have 220 to 240 degrees at idle with AC ON with ac off not much difference car HAS A NEW champion 3 row alum Rad, with dual 2000 CFM fans with shroud. running 50...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L pump Have a makeshift puller to remove pump. I can puLL pUMP out 2 inches and it gets free. when I grab it to puLL the rest of the way out,it won't come. it comes up another 2inches and then it feels like it gets stuck on something. I have the 2 solenoidS out. It's...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L Compressor clutch VIN: 1GNES16S72 Last August, performed full compressor job on this vehicle. Customer said late June A/C intermittently cold, works best in the morning and evening. Checked operating pressures, OK, found compressor clutch slipping/chirping, replaced compressor. Customer calls ...	View
	2005 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7HW48J05 This truck came in with a complaint of stuck in second gear. We checked for codes and found several transmission codes and a throttle position sensor code. We performed a TSB that had us change the filters in the transmission and we replaced the TPS sensor wit... Trouble codes: P0123 (TPS Circuit High), P0891 (Transmission Relay On), P0700 (Transmission Fault)	View
	2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7HA16N15 truck has coil ionization codes setting on different cylinders, started with # 6 so we changed coil on six truck came back the next day with code for # six again, changed to different brand coil and truck came back the next day with code for # 3 found plug was...	View
	2007 Dodge Ram 2500 TRX4 5.9L Governer Pressure Transducer(sensor) VIN: 1D7KS28C47 Hello everyone. I have a 2007 Dodge 2500 5.9 Diesel with an 48RE transmission that is beating me to death. The customer complaint was that the transmission would not downshift properly at highway speeds. He said it would occasionally act up randomly over the l...	View
	2007 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 6.7L No Start, quit on highway VIN: 3D7MX38A67 Hello all, I hope I find a Dodge man or at least someone who maybe ran into this odd problem. I first marked this as non technical , but then I couldn't ask for help here. This vehicle quit on the highway practically at the end of my driveway and I drug it in....	View
	2007 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 6.7L compressor VIN: 3D6WH48A97 Hey Dodge Cummins guys I have had 3 compressor failures within a yr, 2 within last 2 months, new compressors, my inspection and suspicion of failure is on start up, the high side and low side psi goes extremely high, 390psi high side low side 90psi, the electr...	View
	2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Control Relay VIN: 2D4RN5D13A Vehicle has been at dealership, they replaced the relay and problem returned. The transmission goes into limp mode and sets the check engine light for P0882. When i got it i found an aftermarket fuse for relay power. Swapped relays. Problem occurs after about ...	View
	2012 Dodge Avenger SE 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1C3CDZAB5C Vehicle came to us on a wrecker and would not start, found code p2172 and diagnosed a bad throttle body assembly . After throttle body installed the car would try to start , pulled spark plugs they were soaked if fuel so we replaced them , it would take extend... Trouble codes: P2172 (airflow/vacuum leak detected)	View
	1999 Ford F53 6.8L Shifter Cable VIN: 3CFMF53S1X I can not find a shifter cable for this RV. Part # F81Z-7E395-AA. Apparently this has been obsolete since 2006?! I can't believe a simple shifter cable is not available. I have googled, e-bayed, etc. until I can't see straight. Can anyone provide us with an av...	View
	2000 Ford F53 6.8L reverse VIN: 1FCNF53S5Y Gentlemen, This motorhome won't go into reverse. The fluid looks clean, not burnt, no bad smell. There is a code P0781 for the 1-2 shift, but it seems to shift fine in the forward mode. It will not back up. I don't do much trans work these days, I'm getting ki...	View
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Cuts out VIN: 1FTPX14574 This vechicle is a new customer. On cool or cold mornings first start as you begin to accelerate the engine cuts out as if you turn off key .when this happens the battery light and check engine light flash on momentaraly. The car never conpletely stalls just c...	View
	2007 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0L Unknown VIN: 3FAHP08107 Hello to all. We have this Fusion that came in for oil leak. We found front crank seal had came out of cover just behind crank pulley you can move seal with screwdriver tip. I was wondering if anyone has had this happen? We checked pcv system and it seems to b...	View
	2008 Ford Fusion SE 3.0L Battery VIN: 3FAHP07118 I have a vehicle with a .13 amp drain. When fuse 19 (40A)is removed from the battery junction block, the drain is eliminated. Wiring diagrams show that circuit feeds the Smart Junction Box under the dash. That circuit goes through a logic control in the SJB, w...	View
	2010 Ford Focus S 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAHP3EN1A to all Ford gurus out there. got this Focus that i took out the harmonic balancer to check and see if the front crank seal was leaking. when i took it out i noticed no wood ruff key on the crank. put it back as close as could get it and the check engine light ... Trouble codes: P0340 (Camshaft sensor)	View
	1997 GMC C1500 Sierra SL 5.7L Cuts out VIN: 2GTEC19R9V Need help! Thanks for taking time to read. This truck is a good friends and I cant seem to get to the bottom of the issue.. He tells me that it stalls/ dies on him VERY intermittent. say once a month. he says when it happens its like you turn the key off. I've...	View
	2007 GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L running boards VIN: 1GKFK63827 Read numerous posts. We powered up both motors left and right. Both worked flawlessly. Using the Tech2, we cleared all counters. Ran both sides for "re learn". Checking Data lines, the second lines always says, ASC locked. Does this mean it's locked out? Butto...	View
	2007 Honda Civic Si 2.0L No Compression VIN: 2HGFG21507 Hello All my fellow Wizards, We had this Honda Civic towed in for an engine no-run condition. It apparently ran fine and then the family went on vacation for a week and it sat unused. When they returned, something stuck causing no compression across the board?...	View
	2007 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Electronic VIN: 1HGCM66597 This Accord with a p0848 code--(Open in 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Circuit, or 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Stuck OFF.) is HAUNTING me! I monitored the 3rd clutch pressure switch with scanner and it would drop out and the "...	View
	2008 Honda Accord LX 2.4L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCP26498 recurring p1009 usually followed by p0341 and then vtc system shuts down. I have checked the oil screen and vtc solenoid, both ok. The actuator was replace 40,000 miles ago due to a noise issue. I have read many posts about timing chain stretch. I pulled the v... Trouble codes: P1009, P0341	View
	1998 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L Mechanical VIN: JACDJ58X9W Engine starts but only runs on passenger sided bank. Check spark (present) check injector pulse (good) removed and inspected injector inlet (ok) and have triple check the timing marks. I have read,in one place on the internet, that there is a wiring issue and ...	View
	2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L Vent temperature VIN: 1J4FF48SX1 I have one that is driving me crazy. This jeep was in for an evaporator replacement. Also upgraded the blend door while i was in there. Replaced the orifice tube and accumulator. Followed proper vacuuming and refrigerant refilling procedures. Engine coolin...	View
	2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L starter VIN: 1J8HDE8M06 jeep came in with intermittent start. pulled fault code p0615 - starter relay circuit fault. we have lost the ground to pin 85 from the ecu. if we ground this pin 85, starter engages. colour of wire is dark green with orange trace. the only similar colour goin...	View
	2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4HA5H14B all the above codes and p0158 o2 sen b2s2 ckt high,p0138 o2 sen b1s2 ckt high,p2271 o2 sen b1s2 signal stuck rich,p2273 o2 sen b2s2 signal biased rich.vehicle failed emission test and was brought to us..vehicle runs fine no issues at all except CEL on..cleared... Trouble codes: P0031, P0051, P0037, P0057	View
	2001 Lincoln LS 3.9L cooling fan VIN: 1LNHM87A91 i have this 01 lincoln ls came in with low side 100 psi and high side 200 replace ac compressor and all components flushed system started charging system fan came on high with no problems as the car warmed up lost high speed on fan causing my high side pressur...	View
	2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5L Key Program VIN: 3N1AB51DX2 This car came in with a no start condition. Scanned computer and found Code #'s P1610 (ECM detects failure in security system) and P1612 Security light on system detects problem) both of these codes are NATS system problems and there is no key light on dash. T...	View
	2006 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L Clutch VIN: 1N4BA41E66 My customer says that his clutch pedal doesn't come all the way back up when released, and sometime it will fall to the floor overnight. If he pulls the pedal back up and pumps it a few times, I will act normally, though it still won't return to full height. ...	View
	2013 Scion tC 2.5L compressor VIN: JTKJF5C79D Trying to get a handle on the operation of this compressor. Manuals seem vague or misleading. This Scion was involved in a collision. A body shop, per request of insurance company installed used condenser and compressor. Owner returned vehicle with inoperative...	View
	2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder 1.8L starter VIN: JTDFR32042 help,Toyota techs! customer received car as inheritance. has been sitting for several years. initial complaint was interm. no crank/dead battery. upon charging the battery/new battery, sometimes, the neutral light won't light up/no start. sometimes, u can cycl...	View
	2006 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8L Misfire VIN: 2T1LR32E36 has any one tried to install a used pcm in 06 matrix did 30 minute security relearn car starts and runs can not get vin to set with Tis on line . Will not read vin in used computer or set correct vin .Hopeing their is a trick that i do not know. thanks Robert	View
	1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Campmobile 1.9L light flashes VIN: WV2ZB0251E This vanagon has the 1.9 liter motor not the 2.1 which had 2 oil pressure sensors. I had to remove the instrument cluster to switch cluster frames and in doing so a short wire came loose, I have a idea that it connects from the bulb for the clock and the othe...	View
	2009 Volkswagen Jetta S 2.5L Interior Lamps VIN: 3VWJZ71K59 When you close all four doors, then press the lock button on the key fob,the inerior links start blinking but its a very dim light compared to the rear interior lights. If i pull relay # kl30 which is located on the left side of the dashboard near the j519(cen...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

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	1999 BMW 328i 2.8L Performance VIN: BWAAM5338X Thanks guys the information provided was very useful! Have a great day. HD	5
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD LS 6.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCGK13U92 Thanks for the help.Couldnt find with smoke,however changing intake gaskets solved problem.Thanks again. Trouble codes: P0300 (Multi MISS FIRE).	16
	2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0L Hood VIN: 1GC2KXEG0C I found it!! It turns out it was a rubbed through purple power wire in the harness under the fuse panel on the left side of the engine compartment. Right where the X103 connector harness joins the large harness...bingo. I ended driving with my dvom on the purp...	8
	2002 Dodge Neon SE 2.0L Surge, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1B3AS46C92 This car is still being a pain. Some suggestions were helpful. The transmission is not slipping, I rebuild it a week ago and verified this with the data stream, map sensor was replaced. Full tune-up, new ignition coil, timing belt and water pump. Back pressure...	11
	1993 Ford Mustang LX 2.3L No Start VIN: 1FACP44M0P ALRIGHT!! thanks to all Kevin hit it, also Bruce ground splice pack for ignition ground to the DIS orange and red wire. Ground that wire and BAM fired right up. Tune and stitch it back up. I still don't understand both powers at the injector but I guess pcm is... Trouble codes: 224 (coil 1234 circuit failt), 327 (egr), 332 (egr), 543 (fuel pump circuit).	13
	1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 5.0L No Start VIN: 1FTEF14N2T I appreciate all of the help. Powers and grounds were good. This vehicle came in from another shop with a reman pcm, a new coil, new module and reman distributor. Using the HICKOK thick film break out box, all signals looked good. Break out box on PCM. No iss...	9
	2005 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Airbag VIN: 1FTRF12215 ok after reading replys, looking closer, we found the front crash sensor connector had no pins, they corroded away and the sensor inside also. thank you all again for the replys! no we still cant read airbag for codes but airbag light is off.	8
	2014 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Hesitation, Jerks & hesitates VIN: 1FADP3K28E Thanks to all who responded, You Guys are great!!!I advised the customer to take vehicle to a Ford dealer for warranty work as advised by a couple of you. The input that the strangely designed transaxle is the problem was a big help as I couldn't see any evide...	5
	2004 Honda Accord LX 2.4L compressor VIN: JHGCM56114 thanx for all the4 replies they all pointed me in the right direction.. the problem turned out to be the dual pressure switch... it was opening at mudch too loW A PRESSURE A NEW ONE SOLVED THE PROBLEM	22
	2005 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Mechanical VIN: 5FNRL38735 If found the leak coming from the low pressure line that runs under the vehicle where it bends up to go into the rear compartment, just behind the right side sliding door. I had to remove the plastic covering from around the piping then sprayed it with that mi...	17
	2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4.6L transfer case VIN: 4JGBF7BB7A Thanks for the input on this problem and it is now at our transmission shop where Ritchie will repair the transfer case. It seems like the chains wear out on these and I can't wait to see the worn out parts. Dick K.	5
	1996 Oldsmobile 88 Royale 3.8L abs sytem VIN: 1G3HN52K7T I want to thank everyone who responded, the day I posted the help request the customer picked up the car and said she will live with it for now. I will keep the replies I received and test moe when she returns. Thank You again.	12
	2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 2.4L Charging VIN: JTMBD31V48 Thanks every one for there input. If it comes back again I will load test the wires between the battery current sensor and the pcm. And between the alternator and the pcm.	10

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