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	2008 Audi Q7 Premium 4.2L hood VIN: WA1EV74L08 hood release cable seized inside car, anyone know a way to open hood without damage. cant really see anything from under car. thanks in advance. Tom	View
	2006 BMW 525i 3.0L water pump VIN: WBANE53576 Under the gun here. Water pump repair was supposed to be done last night but came across a leaking fan sensor which we ordered in overnight and installed this morning. Not our first rodeo, have done many of these pumps- first time we have had a problem. Origin...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNEK13R3X P0300 with misfire only on cyl 6. Removed plug and found excessive buildup. Replaced plug. Misfire still on 6. swapped wire with #2 misfire stayed on 6. Removed cap and found heavy corrosion. Replaced cap and rotor. Still on 6. Removed valve cover to inspect v... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2009 Chevrolet Aveo LT 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: KL1TG56E29 ok somewhere we messed up.Car ran fine when we replaced head-gasket[was blown] . Purchased timing kit tools for this motor. I am sure we have the timing off , We are using somedata on line and i am pretty sure we don't have the variable timing gears set correc...	View
	2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 5.9L monitors not setting VIN: 3D7LS38C15 I have been trying to get this Dodge to pass the California emission test and can not set the monitors to complete. It came in with only the misfire monitor complete while the comprehensive component and fuel system were incomplete. I have updated it with soft...	View
	1996 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L crank no start intermittantly VIN: 1FTHX25F0T Looking for something i have not seen before. Customer brought the truck to me with a basic died in flight and crank no start. no mil light. let set for a while went to try again veh started and drove home. I thing the same cam sensor. perf koeo and koer and b...	View
	1997 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.6L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTEE146XV it came in with a miss on cyl 6 wound the spark plug wire omed open replaced hooked mas and air box up did not wont it run scaner shoed low readings thought a bad maf wrong thought bad comp wrong checked vac back presher fount a post on dpfe it wos low .96 new... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174, P1100	View
	1999 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L pats ,odometer VIN: 1FMRU1862X The theft light is flashing when turning over .. the obd wont read to have another key programmed due to the odometer reading dashes across it. Tried the fuel pump relay tried replacing cluster tried replacing the pcm and ecu but yet i get the same outcome ......	View
	2000 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L 1-2 shift VIN: 1FTYR14V0Y This truck has an intermittent issue when it attempts to shift into second gear with the shifter in the normal position of drive. As the shift attempts to happen the RPM's of the engine "bounce" almost as if it were hitting some sort of rev limiter. This happe...	View
	2001 Ford Taurus SES 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP55U61 Hello all, 2001 Taurus with a rich running cond. Warm and idleing in the bay now and black smoke is rolling out of the tailpipe. Injector pulse at 4.9 to 5.1( both banks) at idle,front o2s are 907 and 798,open loop after running for a hour. Can get o2s to drop... Trouble codes: P1132, P1152, P1158, P1138, P0172, P0175	View
	2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Mechanical VIN: 1FDWF36P86 this is not so much as a help request but info/research.we are estimating an engine change.what we are questioning is weather to remove cab or not.one local dealer says they never do trucks gas or diesel without removing cab.my tech has read through the proced...	View
	2003 Lexus RX300 3.0L rear sensors VIN: JTJHF10UX3 Vehicle will intermittently engage the abs pump while driving especially when turning and braking. Scan tool showing all speed sensors are reading mph properly. Scan tool shows that both rear sensors are triggering the abs system identically and exactly the sa...	View
	2005 Mazda 3 S 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BK12315 Hi just wanted to know if I can change the vin number doing a reflash first time using passthru any help will be app . Or any otherway with the mazda supcrition .They gave me this vehicle data number EEBE-FFFF-FFA9 .How do I use it. THANK YOU. Trouble codes: U2023 (fault received from external node), U0121 (lost comunication with abs)	View
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 300CE 3.0L Fuel Gauge, Temp Gauge, Oil Pressure VIN: WDBEA51EXM Hey there! We have this old Mercedes here. Super nice customer but we are not overly familiar with these cars. The fuel gauge, temp gauge, and the oil pressure gauge are inop. We have checked all powers and grounds, ran a new ground to the cluster as some po...	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430 4.3L abs VIN: 4JGAB72E81 i am trying to figure out why i cannot scan this 01 mercedes ml340. i can scan engine and transmission but when i go to scan abs it tells me there is no communication to check where the scanner is plugged up. any help would be appreciated.	View
	2006 Mercedes-Benz S350 3.7L Navigation VIN: WDBNF67J76 Radio dead after AAA jump started the vehicle, customer asked me to check it, radio does not power on, ground and power to radio is good, bypassed each component in the MOST Loop, narrowed it down to BAD radio/navigation, dealer wants almost 6000 dollars for i...	View
	2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L multiple modules VIN: WDDHF5KB7C this car has an issue that usually in the am when started that the message center will flash that multiple systems are inop..these can be cruise,blind spot,lane assist,srs left and right,also the dome light is inop, the signals don't work and it will not come ...	View
	2007 Nissan Frontier SE 4.0L Lights VIN: 1N6AD07W27 Hey guys this is a weird one, well all parking light or corner lights stay on , that is how I got this vehicle from customer, I disconnect the battery for two days and reconnect it again and I noticed stay on for a little bit and shut off , well I was happy I ...	View
	2008 Nissan Titan XE 5.6L Intake Manifold VIN: 1N6AA07D78 Driver states when the engine was tried to be started he heard an explosion under the hood upon inspection it was found the engine had backfired and blew the intake manifold apart. We removed the intake manifold and checked the intake valves we could see and t...	View
	1991 Saab 900 SE Turbo 2.0L fuel gauge sender VIN: YS3AL75L3M This car has a seperate three wire float type sender on right side, fuel pump on left side. Original design sender is obsolete and not available. New replacement fuel pump comes with lever type sender on it, just cant find any info if they work on the same res...	View
	2008 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5GZER33778 This vehicle came in for an intermittent driveability issue. What happens is it will randomly lose power. When it does, it only acts up for a few seconds. When it's not acting up, it runs great. When it is acting up, it has a complete loss of power. It's only ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0202, P0204, P0206	View
	2013 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium 2.0L Starting VIN: JF1GPAL69D Car had water in drivers area but still would start and drive. Lots of goofy electrical problems; door locks, windows, etc. Body integrated unit had signs of water damage so I replaced it along with TCM and dash fusebox. Ignition key and cylinder were also r...	View
	2006 Toyota Prius 1.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDKB20UX6 Customer complains of running rough, check engine light on. Vehicle was in a few weeks ago, we could not get vehicle to run rough with hours of run time, only code stored was P0304. Recommended customer return when problem is more apparent. Customer returned 1... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0303, P0304, P0171	View
	2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWPD63B52 Hello everyone and help! I have this 2002 Passat 1.8 turbo engine that has a reoccuring P1176(post catalyst oxygen sensor at limit). I checked the vehicle and found the plastic PCV neck at the block cracked and leaking crankcase gases. I installed that new an... Trouble codes: P1176 (post catalyst oxygen sensor at limit)	View
	2008 Volvo C30 2.4i 2.4L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1MK38288 Vehicle came in with 3 codes listed above. Diagnosis lead to replacing fuel pump and fuel pump module. Problem still occured post installing fuel pump and module. Spark plugs are always being fouled, causing misfires. Fuel trim values are -27, Air flow is ... Trouble codes: P0172 (System too rich), P0089 (Fuel pressure regulator), P0026 (Intake valve control solenoid)	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2005 Cadillac STS 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6DC67A85 Found that spark plug had not been inspected and had carbon track on side. Replaced plug is okay now. Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire), P0305 (Misfire cyl 5), P0420 (Cat effiency B1), P0521 (Oil pressure sensor).	9
	2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6L subframe VIN: 1GNKVLED9B Had to cut hole under brake pedal we cut a 2inch square hole found nut had broken the rusted retainer welded nut to frame why chevy did not weld nut is unknown re weld square all is good Thanks for all the replies most said cut bolt did not want too cut bolt s...	7
	2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 4.8L test battery alternator and starter. VIN: 1GB0G2CA3C Well,thanks for the good response all. We finally decided to let the company have this vehicle back as it never failed to start for us.The same driver has another van at the local dealer with the same complaint, they are unable to duplicate.Yes, we brought him...	6
	2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1L abs VIN: 2B3LJ74WX9 I got it fixed. I want to thank everybody for the input, and hope this will help someone with a future issue. I had checked the wheel speed sensors and tone rings multiple times. Several people mentioned tire issues, they are a staggered fit, I think 245 in fr...	10
	2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FDSX35P26 So as of last post truck has not acted up, thx for the respeonses and if I ever see the truck again i will post an update.	7
	2007 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L Srs VIN: 1FMEU75827 I was incorrect about the steering column - this vehicle does have a deployable column, the electrical connector is located on top of the column (hard to see without dropping column down a bit) I have now verified sensor in column has failed / open circuit. I...	3
	2011 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0L Caliper Man, am I feeling ignorant. Now I know, pads were reversed. What an awful design, they should at least mark the pads or drop a note in the boxes. (obviously I don't get many Fords...) Thanks all for your help, good suggestions from all.	15
	2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4L vvt VIN: JHMCM56653 the end fix was an engine. Had oiling problems with the old engine.	7
	2007 Infiniti G35 X 3.5L Cooling Systems VIN: JNKBV61F97 AFTER MULTI HR WAISTED ON IT. WE DECIDED TO PULL THE WATER PUMP AND INSPECT.UMMM WHAT WE IMPELLER WAS COMPLETLY EATEN AWAY.INSTALL NEW WATER ALL GOOD	19
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Dball2 VIN: 1J4GW48S2Y The remote start is installed and working properly. I was in a hole with this one and Eric through me a life line. Thank you Eric very much appreciated. Turns out I misunderstood the install sheet. As it was explained to me,if you are installing a remote start...	2
	2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4FA44S85 I wanted to say thanks to you guys. You were dead on. I called the shop that did the oxygen sensors. One was put in about six months ago and the other was new but both were supplied by the customer. When I spoke with the customer he said he bought them on ... Trouble codes: P0138 (O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2), P0158 (O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2).	3
	2009 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0L ac compressor VIN: 1J4FT28A39 First off thankyou to Monroe from Arizona for providing me with the information i needed. There was proper voltage at the pressure switch but i could never achieve the 6 volts needed to turn the compressor on. So we sent vehicle to the dealer because my modis ...	8
	2001 Mazda Millenia 2.5L Will not run monitor VIN: JM1TA22141 They have been driving this with oil filled spark plug tubes and bad wires for over a year. Oil change shops helps get a waver from DMV. Just keep driving it. Now next inspection time no waver. They have to fix it or park it, but if they don't want to pay for ...	3
	2003 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 3.5L lifters VIN: 6MMAP67P13 thank you all for your help! i ended up doing a little of everything that was suggested. these were all new lifters so i didnt need to clean them and none of them came out of the box rock hard so i put them in a mason jarwith a valve stem in the lid filled wit...	7
	2002 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L Starting VIN: JN1DA31D52 the antenna ring was bad had locksmith reprogram key to antenna ring and it started right up. the antenna ring is not plug & play like i thought it has to be program to the key.	10
	2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L low beam headlamps VIN: 2G2WP55207 replaced low beam control module/relay. lights have been working properly and customer is happy to not have a dead battery after work. thanks very much to all who replied	5
	1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: WVWCA0159K Big thanks to Don and John, hit the nail on the head. When I first installed the in tank fuel pump I did a quick visual inside the tank and was very clean. Upon driving the vehicle it stirred up some stuff in the tank and was more visible when removing the f...	10
	2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L shifter VIN: WVWAK93C36 As always I appreciate the time spent by all the people who responded. I think most of the responses referred to the earlier shifter that has a separate magnet that is problematic. On this year the magnet is integral to the shifter assembly. We thought we had...	6
	2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L footwell temp sensor VIN: 3VWPL7AJ9B the automatic climate control uses footwell sensors the manual does not , the reason I thought the sensors were bad is they both read 32 degrees when I knew it was not right, also VW sent them to us by vin #, so our system turned out to be a manual system. The...	3

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