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| 2007 Audi A4 2.0L Fuel Vapors VIN: WAUAF78EX7 This car has a fuel smell and mainly in the trunk. We can't find a leak. We smoke tested the tank and evap system with no luck. We accessed the top of the fuel pump and sender via the trunk with no luck. We filled the tank to the brim and let it sit in the sun... |
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| 1995 Chevrolet P30 6.5L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Hard Start VIN: 1GBKP37F5S This motorhome has a hard time starting in the morning. It tries to fire but just smokes a lot of white. After a few tries it will start and run rough for a second or two. Once warm starting is no issue. This issue has gotten much worse after the head gasket j... |
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| 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GNFG15R8V The van came to us with a no power , it will idle good but has a hard to start cold. We replaced the dist, cap and rotor ( it was burnt badly on the rotor button , we still had a low power so we took fuel pressure readings, they were lower than the reading i p... |
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| 1999 Chevrolet C1500 LS 5.0L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEC19M8X I have no communication with Passlock module & have tested powers & grounds at module & everything is there (switched & unswitched).It had a moment & started,so I removed EVO module & security light is gone & it starts every time in allowed fuel mode,but I am ... Trouble codes: P1626 (VTD data missing), U1192 (VTD module data loss) |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L Stability Control System VIN: 1GNFK16Z93 customer complaint is that the abs activates when going around turns. mostly to right but does do it to the left as well. had code stored for erratic left front wheel speed signal. confirm signal was erratic. replaced left front wheel hub assembly. on road tes... |
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| 1999 Dodge Durango SLT 5.9L speedo VIN: 1B4HS28Z5X This is very intermittent some times from start in morning sometimes after long trip speedo drops 10-30 mph and sometimes to zero vss signal on scanner also drops. Using my old vantage I have a nice sine wave coming from vss at antilock brake controller and a ... |
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| 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.2L DRB communication VIN: 1B7HF13Y21 This vehicle does run and drive but the DRB3 will not power up nor will the vehicle communicate with the inspection machine.There are no bus messages anywhere in the dash and the ODO is working fine. Does anyone know what else the DRB needs to power up besides... |
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| 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 6.7L transfer case VIN: 3D7KS28A98 Transfer case motor engages sometimes stationary without moving. Sometimes initiated with opening and closing doors alone. |
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| 1997 Ford Escort LX 2.0L Fuel tank won't fill VIN: 1FALP13P1V This Escort has a difficult time filling up. Customer states the tank pressurizes and they are only able to get 1/2 tank in. I have checked the EVAP system for blockage, there is none. Removed the fuel filler neck and there is an approx. 1/2" pipe (vent) that ... |
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| 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L data hook up VIN: 1FTNX21F62 Hello everyone, towed this vehicle in as it has a no start issue. Noticed lots of blown 20 amp mini fuses on the floor. found the fuel heater was shorted out ,so I disconnected it and fuse no longer blew. hooked the scanner up and can not get any communication... |
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| 2014 Ford Escape SE 1.6L No Start VIN: 1FMCU9GXXE hi.. this car is involve in the accident , it crash the left front fender and destroy the wire harness and computer.. after we replace the computer and harness it keep showing engine fault on the dash and unable to communicate with any scanner , check all the ... |
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| 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali 6.0L Hesitation, reduced power VIN: 1GKFK66UX1 Ok folks, I would like to say thanks up front for the help. This is my personal Yukon Denali XL 2001 with a 6.0 liter AWD. I own a shop and spend all my days working on vehicles. Usually I can diagnose any issue that confronts me but this is one of this I cann... Trouble codes: P1221 |
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| 2005 Honda Civic LX 1.7L No Start VIN: 2HGES16515 DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE VOLTAGE READING SHOULD BE ON THE COMMUNICATION LINE BETWEEN THE PCM(E27) AND IMMOBILIZER PIN (2)? A new key and programming done by AAA about a year ago due to loss of original key. This time, Driver parked her vehicle near the GYM... |
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| 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: KM8SC73D02 Thanks in advance for your time gentlemen. This is my wifes santa fe. She says it would surge intermitenly at 40mph. I scanned it no codes? so we went on a drive together and it never skipped a beat. Next day she said it did it 4 times so figured time for a fu... Trouble codes: P0122, P1507, P1505 |
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| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0L Expansion Valve VIN: 5NPEC4AB4B Customer complaint of HVAC not cold, but does get cooler at higher speeds. Said they were going to add a can, but the gauge on it said it was good, so they didn't. Check temp/blend/mix door operation- IN SPEC, cooling fans- IN SPEC, compressor valve resistanc... |
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| 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L Computer output VIN: 1J4FA29SX5 SO this jeep came in for an illuminated check engine light for the heater circuit on the downstream O2 sensor on bank 2. All sensors have been previously replaced. I did a bypass test to confirm our computer driver was active. Sensor is grounded all the time a... Trouble codes: P0058 |
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| 2007 Kia Sedona LX 3.8L Tailgate Handle VIN: KNDMB23347 Afternoon and thank you in advance for taking the time to read my help request. Have a customer who has an intermittent problem with rear hatch (tailgate) will not open via exterior door handle. This is not a power opening and closing hatch. It was in a failed... |
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| 1994 Lexus ES300 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8GK13T7R car gets here car battery dead charge battery car starts an idles but wont rev up cuts out and chokes out fuel pressure is a bit low 35psi at idle. so I pull the vac hose at pressure reg and it has 48 psi it still wont rev up acts the same. ok try to pull code... |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI 3.0L lacks power VIN: 4JGBB22E57 We have a customer here passing thru town who brought in his vehicle for a lack of power complaint. Scanned, found code for boost pressure regulator, 2510-1 Component Y77/1. Traced fault to a solder failure on the board of the boost pressure regulator. MB deal... |
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| 2000 Mercury Villager Sport 3.3L No Start VIN: 4M2XV12T2Y Hello. Vehicle came to my shop few days ago on a tow trucks and customer told me that vehicle stalled on him and once I looked at it I find that it cranks and have spark injector pulse fuel and compression. I decided to replace the distributor just to make su... |
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| 2008 Mini Cooper 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWMF33558 I need a little help here on his 2008 base mini cooper 1.6 n12 engine.It came to me from another shop with misfire and overheating complaints, barely running and very partially disassembled[some vacuum lines etc. This was a no- brainer bad head from the get-g... Trouble codes: 2968 (camshaft inlet sensor) |
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| 2008 Mini Cooper 1.6L No Start VIN: WMWMF33508 Car cranks, no start. fuel pressure good, no ignition or injection. cleared codes and no codes reset with extensive cranking. tried a known good crank sensor to no avail, checked under fuse panel for corrosion, etc. did have a code in immobiliser A0C1/A0B5 tha... Trouble codes: 276E, 30A6H, 2FF6 |
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| 2006 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4BA41E16 Can hear timing chain noise in and out. The engine oil is a little dirty not filthy. Owner just bought it 2 months ago, and ran on something under the bumper and bent support back. Then the noise started. The P0021 the cam phaser is not working and causing thi... Trouble codes: P1800 (VIAS control solenoid valve open), P0021 (B2 A cam pos timing sy perf) |
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| 2001 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT2BG22K51 Has anyone had an issue with this P0401,I should add it has had a new fuel tank and filler neck recently.and it dont have a mass air flow sensor. Trouble codes: P0100, P0401 |
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| 2007 Toyota Camry XLE 2.4L compressor, a/c system VIN: 4T1BE46K07 Hi techs. Another fun one for everybody. Have this awesome toyota that has a no a/c operation. Was recharged a week earlier and left working. Came in yesterday and couldnt find any leaks and recovered full charge.A/c button lights up and showed on per data on ... |
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| 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Starting VIN: WVWPD63B43 Customer lost both keys, key fobs with immobilizers and key fob. I have already programmed 2 new key fobs but need to program the immobilizers to the vehicle to start it. Does anyone have any guidance on doing this? I don't have access to OE scantool or ross t... |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: WVGZE77L97 This was first an auction car. After it was bought it was taken to a local vw dealer who I have a great relationship with. They tried a new high pressure pump, low pressure pumps in tank, the piston that runs off the lobe, and finally an ecm with no good resul... Trouble codes: P0087 (Fuel rail pressure too low) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, VIN: WAUAC48H96 first I would like to thank every one that replied to my calls for help. The fix was new turbo, found the vanes had stiff spot when it got warm, they would spin free 2-3 turns then get stiff for 1-2 turns then free again,I suspect it would be worse when trying... Trouble codes: P0299. |
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| 1999 BMW 740iL 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGH8338X THANKS FOR THE REPLIES GUYS. I CLEANED THE VANOS ADJUSTER WITH BRAKE CLEAN MULTIPLE TIMES TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL SLUDGE BUILD UP. HAD ANOTHER TECH HELP WITH TIGHTENING CENTER BOLT AFTER CONTINUITY WAS ATTAINED. VEHICLE NOW SEEMS TO RUN FINE. SLIGHT AMOUNT OF SM... Trouble codes: 11 (Camshaft postion a timing over advanced), 21 (Camshaft position b timing over advanced). |
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| 1999 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L idles at 2000rpm VIN: 1G6KY5499X PCM had failed. Somehow the PCM had an internal failure causing lack of control on the IAC Trouble codes: P0601. |
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| 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L Electronic VIN: 3D7KS28C16 I call this a fix even though I dont have the truck back (yet). You answered my original question. The customer will have to shell out the money to do it right. Too much negative response which slapped me into reality. Even though its an easy fix I dont want t... |
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| 1999 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L engine VIN: 2FTZX1723X Thank you again for all the replies. The customer was very understanding and was not surprised at all. He even tried to pay me for the work I did and I turned it down (not because we didn't deserve it) but I always try to help the customer in tough situations ... |
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| 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Accessories VIN: 1FTSX21P76 The truck has not had a problem since I looked at it last and the customer has not returned. I will update if I get another chance to look at it. |
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| 2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.4L No Start, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTSW21R99 well after a long wait I finally convinced the customer to replace all 8 injectors. Now the truck starts up quick and runs great. I should have stuck to my guns and refused to do the job without doing the injectors from the beginning but you live and learn. th... Trouble codes: P2291 (Low pressure while cranking). |
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| 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.7L dash VIN: 1FT8W3BT3B Thanks for the help, as all posts suggested I replaced the clock-spring and all is good, cheers. Brian |
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| 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2GTEK19T44 The B1S1 sensor indicated 30mv with KOEO so I changed that sensor and started the truck. That sensor was reading normal but the B2S1 sensor went to 0mv so I replaced that one too. Now everything is good, I didn't see any damage to the sensor so I'm not sure wh... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174. |
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| 2001 Honda Accord EX 2.3L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 1HGCG32511 Sorry for the wait, just returned from vacation. Thanks to Mike from Ohio for reminding me to think about the little things when it comes to electricity. We did run a load test from ECM to VTEC solenoid, no problem found with wire.The problem ended up being th... Trouble codes: P1259 (VTEC System failure). |
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| 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 5.5L cannot comunicate wi VIN: WDBLJ74G51 Replaced the front SAM unit got fried inside, no power to the 40 amp fuse coming directly from the battery. Also repaired the wiring harness to the ABS control unit damaged wires there. Now we found that the trans is slipping, notified customer got OK to re... |
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| 1966 Plymouth Barracuda 5.2L engine fit well everyone said the engine I have don't belong in this veh . my customer wants to do a dad and son engine swap first he had a complete donor car 1965 dart with 273 wrecked in the back complete but it would have to be towed I tired to get him to get that car... |
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| 2006 Toyota Matrix XR 1.8L Misfire VIN: 2T1LR32E36 was told recall did not apply to this car .Was unable to enter vin . no new information to add at this point thanks for the reply's. |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 4.2L timing chain VIN: WVGEM67L04 Thank you for all the info we are replacing both chains and tensioners for both heads. found drivers side chain to be loose and tensioner not keeping it tight. |
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| 2004 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: YV1CY59H34 Common issues to check on this vehicle are vacuum leaks, throttle body for cleanliness, MAF meter function, PCV system components. These were tested and/or repaired during a similar problem six months prior. But a similar problem reoccurred. Smoke testing reve... Trouble codes: 130A, 262A, 2A1A. |
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