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| 1999 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L aux fan VIN: WAUBA24B0X Hey guys I have one I need help with. I shouldn't but I do. My aux rad/condenser fan does not operate. i have tested the fan control module it tests bad i replaced it and fan . the fan still does not work. retested came back to FCM bad. this is my fourth modul... |
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| 1996 Cadillac Eldorado 4.6L No Start VIN: 1G6EL12Y7T I need some ideas, I have run out. At times this Eldo will not start. You never know when. I cranks and will not start no matter how long you crank it. If you stop cranking it and try again it usually starts right up. There are no codes set. I had a fuel guage... |
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| 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 4.3L 1-2 shift VIN: 1GCDC14Z7P 1-2 harsh shift, no other shifting problems except for occasional Driveway shift is harsh Park to Drive, which I think is due to slow reacting IAC valve. Disconnected the Battery and shortyed terminals together at one time and seemed to be ok for three of four... |
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| 1996 Chevrolet S10 LS 4.3L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1GCCS19X7T truck came in with codes o1122/p0122. runs great .when driving for a long time the engine sputters when accelerating from stop then dies. it will restart right away and run fine.it wont do it all the time. replaced the tps .no change. replaced the fuel pressur... Trouble codes: P1122, P0122 |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.8L no start VIN: 1GCEK19V06 truck came in with having to turn key on and off few times for it to turn over. Ive tried everything that usually goes wrong u can start it from the relay just fine but if try start with key u have to fool with it few times. |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L abs VIN: 1GNDS13S08 lost all fluid while doing rear brake job now have no brake pressure to the rear took modis and auto blead system and even gravity bled but still no rear brakes what am i not doing? thanks in advance don |
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| 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4L Engine VIN: 3C4FY58B22 Have two of these, same problem: missfire at idle under load (AC). Has low compression most of the time, not always: 80 on # 1, 180 on 2,3,4. Before I condemn the head/valves, given it is not always present, is there a problem with the valve train: lash adjust... |
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| 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan EL 3.3L Immobilizer VIN: 1B4GP34362 Customer's vehicle was damaged from the steering column from an attempted theft. Vehicle didn't have immobilizer, but the steering column that was replaced with, it did come with an antenna for immobilizer and other shop/customer connected the harness to the a... |
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| 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D4GP24R86 This vehicle keeps coming back to our shop and we have replaced everything everything listed in the "Related Repair History." Smoke testing the vehicle shows no signs of leaks and yet the vehicle still fails the service bay scan tool test. Any thoughts are app... Trouble codes: P0440, P0456, P0457 |
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| 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L Electronic VIN: 3D7KS28C16 Diagnosed this truck with a bad integrated control module due to inopperative compressor. Question is, can I go used and program this one? New is about $700 and its not the nicest truck in town. Done simalar modules on Fords and GM's and gotten away with it bu... |
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| 2007 Ford Fusion SEL 2.3L compressor VIN: 3FAHP08ZX7 One for you FOMOCO guys. Got this 07 Fusion with a/c compressor clutch inoperative. Had a code for evap temp sensor and it was replaced. No more code. PCM and instrument cluster have been replaced in effort to get a/c to operate, all be it with used parts. Sti... |
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| 2007 Honda Odyssey Touring 3.5L Engine VIN: 5FNRL38837 Hello all, just hoping to get a quick heads up before i start digging here, this van has a extended crank, approx 2-3 seconds, its not major but still there, my question is, what is the best way to check fuel pressure on these vans, as the lines are all hard p... |
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| 1997 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L will not accelarate VIN: SAJHX124XV engine will idle but not accelerate have no maf sensor reading on scanner, tried new maf sensor it didn't help found out car has used ecm in it, we called jaguar they said it was the wrong ecm so we changed ecm with the right one a used one,this fixed the prob... |
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| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L front pinion bearing VIN: 1J4GR48K46 trying to replace the rear differentials front pinion bearing but cant seem to get it to come out. this diff is the 3.73 non lsd differential. does this diff need to be pulled apart to remove the front pinion bearing. I spent over 2 hours trying to get it out ... |
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| 2010 Kia Sedona 3.8L Rear HVAC lines VIN: KNDMG4C3XA I have all the lines disconnected along with the brackets. I cant seem to remove them out to replace with a new set of lines. The only way i see them coming out is to remove the intake plenum. Was wondering if anyone knew any easier ways or tricks. thanks in a... |
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| 2003 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0L Abs Module VIN: 4F2CZ96123 Originally had come in w/ abs light on-code set for rf speed sensor-was dead signal-replaced sensor-recheck seemed ok-came back two day w/same failure-sensor good-replace abs module w/used-new not available-no codes-now wants to go into abs brake control actua... |
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| 2010 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Electronic VIN: JM1BL1SG4A Mazda Techs, This vehicle came in with a CEL. No other complaint besides that. The listed codes were being stored. We cleared them and they came back within 5 minutes. We replaced all 6 solenoids with new parts and filled the transmission to the proper level... |
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| 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Antitheft VIN: WDBJF55F9T OK guys! i have searched far and wide for a bypass schematic for this factory alarm on this 1996 Mercedes E320 with no luck at all!. Here is the problem. the vehicles battery went dead after sitting for a month. i pulled the battery and charged it. after letti... |
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| 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Fuel gauge VIN: WDBUF65J53 Thank you in advance. Just wanted to know if anyone knew which fuel level sensor is number 2. Driver side or passenger side. Checked for code definitions with Mitchell and could find none. Checked online but couldn't find anything. This is an intermittent prob... Trouble codes: 9135 (Fuel evel sensor 2 jammed) |
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| 2006 Mini Cooper S 1.6L cooling systrm VIN: WMWRH33566 This supercharged Mini has a massive amount of oil in the cooling system! There seems to be very little, if any, coolant in the oil. The radiator is so full of this sludge, that we cannot even flush it out with our water hose coolant flusher! Any ideas where t... |
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| 2005 Mitsubishi Galant GTS 3.8L compressor VIN: 4A3AB76S15 car came in last year with no freon. recharged system w/dye added. customer brought car in last week and we found the compressure leaking. got approval to change compressor and drier. After recharging found that my low side pressure was going into vacuum. high... |
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| 2000 Volvo V40 1.9L cylinder head VIN: YV1VW2559Y Hello everyone, i have a volvo that is in need of a head gasket replacement. my question is what special tools do i actually need to get this job done correctly. |
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| 2004 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: YV1CY59H34 Six months ago we had similar stalling problem and replaced all PCV system parts including hose and trap, gaskets etc. It's quite unlikely to have the same problem. Cold it runs well but gets warm and begins to run rough more. After clearing codes and running ... Trouble codes: 130A, 262A, 2A1A |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2003 Chevrolet Venture LS 3.4L Unknown VIN: 1GNDX03E23 Thanks for your time. The consensus was to get a look inside the evaporator case. I had to remove the blower to get the best look. Snaking the scope down the vents lead to too many bends and turns. But after all I've already performed on this van I'm happy to ... |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDS13S27 My Trailblazer is fixed! I believe my normal throttle body cleaning method was not good enough (open it and wipe the gunk off that resides where the blade closes). I took it off and made the whole inside bore look new and will probably do it that way from now ... Trouble codes: P1400. |
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| 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WD0PD64486 Fuel pressure control valve fixed it. Best answer I could get regarding why Dodge and MB won't sell separately came from Andy Bittenbinder, torque is critical and there have been many failed repairs due to incorrect torque. I seem to remember this from MB fact... Trouble codes: 20180, 20470, 20160, 20170, 20210. |
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| 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.0L Cuts out VIN: WD0PE84587 We took the advice of you techs out there and sent it to a deal about 50 miles away. We spent a little time on it, but it had so many issues, besides the runability issue. We work on sprinters but this one was to steep for us. Thank you all for the feedback... Trouble codes: 26261, 26728, 20201, 20161, 20511, 25131. |
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| 2010 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5L Cooling Systems VIN: 2B3CK3CV1A It WAS what I thought in the beginning! The passage in the head, NOT in the block was plugged up with debris, looked like drill bit shavings. I saw this several times in the older body style 3.5 engines, but never in the newer body cars, until now...THANKS for... |
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| 2010 GMC Acadia SL 3.6L Compressor VIN: 1GKLVKED0A Sorry it took too long to reply. We had our a/c recovery machine recalibrated. Was adding too much freon |
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| 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid 3.0L Burning oil VIN: JHMCN36495 Thanks for the input guys. No option for about to fix this vehicle. He is dropping it off the week of Labor Day. We will eat the labor and take the heads off and have the guides repaired. We tried to save him money but shot ourselves in the foot. |
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| 2007 Honda Civic LX 1.8L No Start VIN: 1HGFA16507 I ended replacing the ecm on this car and got the security system program, that got this vehicle running |
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| 2008 Honda Accord LX 2.4L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCP26498 thanks for all replies. we did the timing chain repair, and it had been quite stretched. that seemed to cure the p0341 code. the p1009 code still returned. although I had bench tested the vtc actuator solenoid and it seemed ok, we replaced it and all is now ... Trouble codes: P1009, P0341. |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L inop VIN: WDBLK65G62 Sorry, I meant to post this fix a couple of days ago. Got busy and forgot. The problem was the top(roll bar) control module. Got repaired and top works as intended. Thanks to Dave, Mukesh, Terry and Jerome. Following is a copy of the replies. Luggage compartme... |
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| 2001 Other Asian ACCORD 2.3L Egr readiness test m VIN: 1HGCF866X1 Hi every body, we have fixed this Honda, we received some helpful responses, we want to tank all of you who responded to our help request, specially to Michael, he was right about the t.p. sensor. we noticed the engine idle was a little higher than normal,t.p.... Trouble codes: N0NE. |
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