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| 2008 Audi A4 Quattro Avant 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUKF78E38 Not an Audi expert, but got a new Rosstech, so pull up PID 115, expected boost at idle reads about 250 mb, actual reads 1050, drive it boost never goes over 1200. Thinking bad air charge pressure sensor at intercooler, just need any advice before we marry this... Trouble codes: P0299 (Boost pressure not reached) |
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| 2006 BMW 330xi 3.0L Brake Sensor+ 93C3 A/Bag Occupant Classification VIN: WBAVD33556 Please help. Pulling my hair out on this one. Vehicle came in for all new brakes. Installed front and rear brakes, machined rotors, installed new front and new rear OEM brake wear sensors. Got all done and went into the CBS system and tried to reset both the f... |
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| 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL 3.8L ingition switch VIN: 1G4HD57206 no crank and will not run when jumped . ive done a week worth of testing it seems :-) I have prodemand have checked wiring load tested ground all the basics .. its come down to pin 23 yellow from pcm to crank relay not commanded . I apply a ground and engine c... |
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| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Pwm Solenoid VIN: 1GNDT13W2T Vehicle came in shifting rough with code P1860 PWM solenoid circuit malfunction. Replaced the PWM solenoid, with no change except transmission started out in high gear. removed the pan again activated all solenoids with scanner and found the 2-3 shift solenoid... |
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| 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 6.5L Hard Start VIN: 1GCGK24F8T This is my first post so I just wanted to see how this process works. We have this truck in here and it starts up but you have to give it throttle to make it actually fire. Glow plugs are working and in spec. All cylinders fire smooth with it is running. It ju... Trouble codes: P0251 (Injection Pump Cam System), P0370 (Timing Ref High Resolution), P1216 (Fuel Solenoid Response Time), P1218 (Injection Pump Calibration Circuit) |
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| 2003 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L Pcm VIN: 2C4GP44313 Thanks in advance, i have this chrysler mini van, that was towed in no start/ no crank. Tested starter it's good, batt. Good, jump power to starter it cranks but no start.can not communicate with pcm. Scan all mods and come up with codes i think never saw this... |
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| 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L Misfire VIN: 3D7KS28CX5 we are trying to smog this diesel truck and the truck has to have all the monitors cleared.the misfire monitor will not reset.there are no faults and the check engine light is off.we adjusted the valves and the truck runs fine. |
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| 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... |
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| 1996 Honda Accord LX 2.2L No Start VIN: 1HGCD5638T I got called out for a no start diagnoses and after talking to the customer found that it started as a intermittent concern but now will not start. customer also stated that he can tell when the car will not start based on the "D4" indicator not lighting on ke... |
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| 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L 3.5L unknown VIN: 5J6TF2H56A Noise when vehicle in motion, checked suspension, everything checks out fine, on lot turning right or left metallic clunk, as per TSB, Replaced L/f ball joint, same noise. I do want to keep change parts, did any of you guys run into something like this. Thank... |
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| 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GX48S24 Hello everyone and thanks for the help with my confusion. I have this 2004 GC 4.0 engine that was in 2 weeks ago for a check engine light. We fixed the EVAP code and there was a P0137 stored. We installed a new Denso oxygen sensor and the thing is back with t... Trouble codes: P0137 (B1S2 oxygen sensor low voltage) |
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| 2001 Lexus LS430 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTHBN30F21 Vehicle came in with P0330. Removed intake expecting to find chewed wire from rodent. They looked good. Checked knock signal at PCM while tapping on block and sensor signal looked OK.Ohmed out both circuits back to PCM checked good . The terminal at the sensor... Trouble codes: P0330 (Knock sensor Signal bank 2), P0325 (Knock sensor Signal bank 1) |
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| 2010 Lexus ES350 3.5L Wiper VIN: JTHBK1EG2A The wipers don't park, and the intermittent feature also not working properly. On int.,the wipers start to move and stop half way through the cycle. This has all the classic simptom's of a bad motor, but not the problem. I should say this vehicle has the 'AUTO... |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L air compressor VIN: WDB2110702 suspension air compressor inoperative,no fault codes,fuses in order,relay ok,when using das and check air compressor function,get 12v to compressor for less than 1 second,cannot fault electrically,methinks maybe the pressure sensor has mechanical fault,sending... |
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| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350 3.7L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4JGAB57EX5 Looked for fuse on fuel system, found relay K063 which pertains to the fuel pump (removed and replaced with another similar relay in the fuse control center). Car ran fine for a bit, as well as starting; then when it got to normal operating temperature we shut... Trouble codes: P201C, P20D4 |
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| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury 3.0L innop A/C VIN: WDDGF5EB7A Morning. Have this 2010 Mercedes C300 4 matic with innop A/C. Compressor runs but not producing cold. Ive got 3 codes in the front SAM module, B219400 12v supply below 7.5 volts, B219500 12 volt supply of circuit 30 is below 8.5 volts, and B210C16 12v outside ... |
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| 2001 Nissan Altima SE 2.4L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 4AL11D42C1 This altima runs for a second and cuts out.sometimes wont start at all.has no codes.new cam and crank sensors from dealer.anti theft antenna from dealer and got programming for immobilizer.still same problem, any help appreciated thanks. |
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| 2002 Nissan Quest GXE 3.3L Noise In Dash Area VIN: 4N2ZN15T82 Van came in customer complaining of a roaring noise in the dash that goes away when you turn the a/c off. Blower motor seems fine, and blend door is working. Has anyone ran into this problem before any help would be nice.. |
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| 2010 Nissan Maxima S 3.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AA5AP3A Vehicle came in - normal towed in tests were performed- spark tested good- fuel pump was running- added a few gallons of fuel- still no start- Added ether to intake & vehicle fired & ran briefly but would not stay running- so replaced fuel pump assy-still no s... |
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| 2004 Toyota RAV4 2.4L Trac System VIN: JTEGD20V94 Thanks in advance for any help that i may receive,the problem that I'M having with this vehicle is when I Drive the car,sometimes while making turns, the traction control light will flash momentarily and the vehicle will slow down,i scan the ABS system,there w... |
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| 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet Classic 1.8L No Start VIN: WVWBB5151P This vehicle is claimed to have run with no problems before it sat for an extended time period. A new battery was required/replaced and now vehicle has a no spark condition. Further more, this vehicle has no ALDL connector. All power and grounds checked and pr... |
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| 2008 Volkswagen Eos 2.0T 2.0L Roof VIN: WVWZZZ1FZ8 Hi All, I have a 2006 VW Eos in the workshop for convertible roof problems. The issues is a follows. When opening the roof it stops at about the half way mark and displays error on dash. If you release and press the operating button again it continues to open... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Misfire VIN: 2G1WH52K24 WELL CUSTOMER DECIDED TO TRADE VEHICLE OFF. DID TRY DIFFERENT COILS, TPS, MAF, VAC GUAGE RAN GOOD UNTIL GIVING IT GAS THEN STARTED TO FLUTTER. THINK IT MAY BE MECHANICAL. IVE PUT ENOUGH FREE TIME IN THIS VEHICLE THAT CUSTOMEER STARTED FEELING BAD ABOUT IT. BUT... Trouble codes: P0300. |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4L No Start VIN: 2G1WW12E05 Yes the car is fixed thanks to you all. Michael was dead on, I pulled up the p/s pump and opened the loom and bingo all three wires to the CMP were shorted out on each other. All the sheething was gone. low and behold all the part stores had the pig tail in st... Trouble codes: P0327, P0336, P0341, P0335. |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L blower VIN: 1GNDT13S97 Thank you to all the helpful replies. This vehicle did indeed have the automatic hvac. The customer swears that there had been good airflow before we replaced the mode door actuator. He decided that he could live with no hot air on the dash vents, said he w... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4U042 6.6L Programming VIN: 1GDE4C1939 I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THE INPUT. DOUG WAS CORRECT, WE HAD TO GET THE TCM FROM ALLISON. NEW TCM WAS FLASHED AT ALLISON AND WORKS PERFECTLY. |
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| 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 3B7MC33CXT I just want to say thanks to everybody, because actually the truck had 2 problems, it does have low compression so its getting an overhaul, but the run bad problem was pump timing even though we put it in on TDC and aligned the pump timing peg, I wasn't taking... |
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| 2007 GMC Envoy Denali 5.3L drivers air bag VIN: 1GKET63M47 Thanks to Craig from Michigan this is fixed. One of the clips on the air bag was missing. Replaced with a new one and no code. Thanks to everyone who replied. |
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| 2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L Timing Chains VIN: SAJDA24CX1 This car is fixed. We were trying to set this up on TDC & that's not the case. After aligning the crank to the proper position using the alignment tool, and spinning the motor 720 degrees all cams were in alignment. Thanks iATN! |
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| 2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Transmission VIN: SAJEA01T33 After further fault tracing the TCM range sensor, I advised the customer on replacement with a Jaguar transmission, so the TCM is updated as well. I believe the only cost effective part serviceable is the J- Gate assembly which is the shift mechanism and it c... |
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| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 260E 2.6L No Start VIN: WDBEA26D8K Thank you for all your help, after testing and inspecting, we did find the fuel pump shut off relay had a solder point that was heating up and loosing contact. After replacement of the relay the car started normally every time. |
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| 2009 Mini Cooper 1.6L Up/downshift VIN: WMWMF33569 Thanks for all the helpful replies. I checked all of the basics but it looked like a valve body issue. I talked to a good local transmission shop and he confirmed valve body issues were fairly common. I talked to the customer but he did not wish to make any re... |
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| 1986 Nissan 300ZX 2 2 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1HZ16S3G Hello and thanks to everyone who attempted to offer help on this vehicle. Sorry to report that I didn't solve this one. Customer came by yesterday and said he was getting rid of the vehicle. It was something that he had been contemplating for the past 4 years ... |
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| 2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L p1000 VIN: JN1CA31D11 I got a copy of the procedures needed to entice the PCM to check the Cat so this car would pass smog. I started with a cold engine warmed it up to 158, drove it 50 at the throttle percentage they specify and then slowed it without the brake etc.. etc... Still ... |
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| 2013 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium 2.0L Starting VIN: JF1GPAL69D Thanks for the help. Since I learned late model Impreza's need Body Integration Unit, ECM, and dash cluster all "mated" the easiest solution for me was to go to my salvage yard and buy the cluster and ECM from the same donor car. Popped them in and car start... |
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| 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L Starting VIN: 5TBDT44116 This vehicle had a damaged wire from being pinched by the timing cover. timing belt was done in 2013 according to customer. |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 3.2L washer VIN: WVGZG77L46 thanks everybody for your help i really appreciate it , and what i did was disconnect the central electronic module, check for powers , grounds and signal, and plug it back in , and everything is working fine, now, i monitored the power supply to the module, a... |
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