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2009 Honda Accord EX 3.5L a/c VIN: 1HGCP367X9
* I can't charge the system to right amount of pressure. A/C can only be charge up to 5-7oz until clutch comes on and then won't take any charge.
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2011 Honda Civic LX 1.8L range sensor VIN: 19XFA1F5XB
Data shows car is in park & neutral at the same time has a code P0705, PRNDL has been removed from transmission and still same thing to rule out bent selector shaft on TRANS. Cluster has been unplugged to get off data line just to make sure its not bad
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1999 Lexus ES300 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8BF28G6X
Hey fellow Techs. Got a head scratcher here. This ES came to us with a complaint of no overdrive. Diagnose and repair knock sensor and wire, problem solved. Approx a week later, back in w MIL on, code 1351 for VVT Sensor (Camshaft Position Sensor) Circuit Rang... Trouble codes: P1351
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2003 Lexus RX300 3.0L Driveline VIN: JTJHF10U93
During this drive, we noticed that there was a minor vibration on acceleration, deceleration, and cruise. Found pattern failure during research for vibration on acceleration, but not when there is vibration on deceleration. Called jasper engine and transmis...
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2005 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L Timing Chain Noise VIN: 1N4BA41E75
We are a med hvy truck shop. This is my daughters car and this is my first attempt to replace a timing chain tensioner/guide on this type of vehicle. Any real times to do or tips/cautions would be appreciated. Watched a youtube video and its done in 30 min but...
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2001 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean 3.0L Misfire VIN: 4S3BH80631
Greetings! We work on a ton of Subaru's up here, but this is the only 3.0 and I believe it was the first year for those. Not a lot of good information to work from. Has slight misfire at idle, clears right up off idle. Looking for some common element as these ... Trouble codes: P0301 (p0303-), P0303 (p0305-), P0305
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2011 Toyota Camry LE 2.5L LF caliper VIN: 4T1BF3EKXB
After replacing front pads and rotors the LF caliper is staying engaged. Replaced LF caliper and lubed slides. Verified correct pads and rotors by build date. Customer took car and LF rotor heated and car dropped 10 miles a gallon over the weekend. Measured te...
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Fixes & Summaries for Asian
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2008 Honda Civic EX 1.8L Ac Compressor VIN: 1HGFA16868
Thanks for all your input. The repair ended up being a bad HVAC control head. After all testing found that when putting control head in self test mode the ses light would flash continuous and than it would stop and no flash from conrol head. Replaced switch an...
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2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4L Compressor
Thanks for all the input everyone. I'm a bit embarrassed at what the fix turned out to be but hind sight is 20/20. I decided to check the engine data before dropping in the pressure switch and noticed that the engine was actually running hot 110c. It turns ou...
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2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 1.6L Cooling Systems VIN: KMHCG35CX5
don't know what was wrong with old engine only had 70000 miles on it. got another used motor and it gone not over heating anymore.
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2006 Hyundai Tucson GL 2.0L phaser VIN: KM8JM72B96
I told the customer it is the variable valve timing actuator. But for his money we replaced his timing belt and all four brakes. When he has more money, we will replace the vvt actuator.I rechecked all valve clearances again cold. Like new clearances. There is...
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2001 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L No Start VIN: 3N1CB51D51
Thank you for the replies. Most said to scope the cam and crank signals at the ECM which we did and I included in my original post, but did not mention it was at the ECM. Used ECM fixed it. After doing more research, because of the wide selections of part numb... Trouble codes: P0355.
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1982 Toyota Pickup DLX 2.4L choke has no 12 volt VIN: JT4RN44D2C
We ended up putting a good used choke stat on this truck and fitting a new accel. pump kit which sprayed a lot more fuel when depressed. After one slow pump of the pedal when cold it starts right up!
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2003 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF32K23
Thanks everyone that suggest me to replace the bank one a/f sensor. I should have known that because when I monitor oxygen with my solus scanner, b1s1 stuck at 5 volts. I replace bank one and vehicle is on it's way for good. Trouble codes: P2195 (O2 sensor signal stuck lean b1s1), P0171 (System too lean b1), P0303 (Misfired 3), P0305 (Misfired 5), P0301 (Misfired 1).
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