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	2006 Audi A4 2.0L Timing Belt Broke VIN: WAUAF78E06 The timing belt broke and the engine has 145K miles on it. We would like to know from the Audi guys (opinions) on doing the complete engine or go with a valve job to start. We don't know the bottom ends on these engine weather they last a long time like Merced...	View
	2006 BMW 760Li 6.0L stuck in 3rd VIN: WBAHN03536 i have a 06 760li the transmission is stuck in 3rd gear and wont up-shift or down-shift. i put new shift solenoids in the old transmission then installed another transmission, solenoids, and megatronics but it is doing the same thing as before i changed the tr...	View
	2008 BMW 328i 3.0L windows VIN: WBAVC53568 the problem with this car in the master switch on the driver door for the windows is not working, the fault code it gives is 9CBA (LIN Line Disturbed) in the FRM control unit, I have replaced the master switch and the FRM control unit and the problem is still ...	View
	1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe 4.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GNDT13W4P truck came in for a no start. replaced spider assembly inside intake manifold (was badly fuel soaked). runs rough when cold but after short warm up idles much better but running rich. also burns black until warmed up. fuel trim 128 LT trim 118 MAP 1.08 - 1.28 ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCFC29UXY Mayday! Mayday!! Thanks for your help on this headache!! Customer has been dealing with this problem for 3 years now. At approx. 60k miles, it started setting P0157 codes Bank 2 Sensor 2 low voltage. NO other codes or symptoms. Dealer replaced that O2 SEVEN ti... Trouble codes: P0157 (Bank 2 Sensor 2 low voltage)	View
	2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 5.3L rear folding bed VIN: 1GBFG15T83 vechile came in power seat not working check for power at seat motor ok also check and added extra ground to circuit .replace switchs and bench test motor ok no forward or rearward movement up or down thanks in advance	View
	2008 Chevrolet Uplander 3.9L a/c VIN: 1GBDV13W48 well I have this 2008 uplander and it does weird stuff for my customer the a/c will work great for 3 1/2 hrs then shut off and wont work just blows hot , the other thing is sometimes the doors will unlock and lock while driving I have looked at this van many t...	View
	2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L a/c VIN: 2G1WT55K98 customer con. a/c go off loss ground from pcm we replaced the pcm and reflashed the a/c works untill battery saver light comes on i checked the battery and alternator they bouth check out good and no codes stored	View
	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...	View
	2003 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L compressor VIN: 2C8GP64L13 Customer concern on this veh. was that the A/C was not cold enough. It was better when driving, but not as cold as they thought it should be. When we first started with this veh. the low side pressure would never get below 50 psi. i did not write down what the...	View
	2006 Chrysler Sebring GTC 2.7L lean VIN: 1C3EL75R66 this one has me scratching my head. Car came in with lean codes STFT +25 LTFT +33. Map was reading 19 in. at idle. Changed MAP to get correct readings. Changed bank 2 o2 as it was dead. Found intake gaskets leaking and replaced,no other leaks were found. Fuel ... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174	View
	2007 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2.4L ac compressor VIN: 1C3LC66K37 Car came from a used car dealer with ac inop. scanned, got p0533, changed the pressure sensor- no change compressor won't engage. The compressor on the car seems to be disengaged but the dealer sent us another that seems to be engaged all the time? Does the cl...	View
	2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L power steering VIN: 3B7KF23641 truck has no steering assist at idle and not moving. once you start to drive works with no issues. brakes/hydroboost is working ok and have replaced the gear and pump with new parts. steering parts feel and look ok and see no other issues at this time. need he...	View
	2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L MIL Lamp on, skreem pin VIN: 2D4GP44L05 customer had an aftermarket pcm installed and since this the power windows and key fob systems are not working, brought vehicle in for windows not working but after checking into the problem customer added this info that it had not worked since the reman pcm w... Trouble codes: P0633	View
	2006 Dodge Magnum R/T 5.7L Flex Plate VIN: 2D8GZ57256 When we replaced the flex plate we noticed it had been replaced with one from an auto salvage yard, checked all the dowels and torque convertor, all looked good, thought it was a defective plate, replaced with new OEM and it has broken 1 month later, anyone ra...	View
	2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0L Door Locks VIN: 1B3HB48B58 Looking for some information on the door locks on this car.Alldata schematics arent helping.Power locks will not work at all with switch or remotes.Tech replaced new switch and TIPM from another car.Can read switch function on scanner but thats about it.Alldat...	View
	1999 Ford E-350 Econoline XL 6.8L No Start VIN: 1FDWE30S2X Engine will not start unless a device is connected to the ALDL connector..Device can be a scanner or monitor device. The scanner can be on or off as long as it is connected. With a device connected (the device does not have to be turned on, just connected) the...	View
	2002 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, high idle VIN: 1FAHP55S22 Idle is about 2000 rpm when you start cold. As car warms it drops to 675 650 you can put it in gear and it stays at 675 650. as soon as you accelerate to move the car the idle speed stays at 2000 2500. If you let off the accelertor it stays going as if cruise ...	View
	2005 Ford Freestyle Limited 3.0L warning lights VIN: 1FMDK06145 Vehicle brought in with complaint of oil light and brake light staying on, odometer will not display, turn signals donot work. Pulled all codes, was able to perform instrument cluster test with warning lights and gauges.[...]-60 can med bus and C1742 Par... Trouble codes: U1901, C1742	View
	2008 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.8L Electronic VIN: 1FDAW56Y48 Truck came in for A/C not working. I checked for power and ground to compressor clutch and it was there. I installed a new compressor and now I don't have power to the clutch I found that I don't have any power at pin 4 grey wire from the pcm to the low pressu...	View
	2010 Ford Flex Limited 3.5L severer inner tire wear l/f VIN: 2FMHK6DT5A cust. referred to me for tires and alignment. Called dealer to see about camber kits said none. Said they have replaced rear lower control arm bushings but bushing is not worn, and after market shows no kits.Has any one run into this problem and if so what did...	View
	2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.8L MIL Lamp on, Engine power reducti VIN: 1GTEC14C08 Working on p2138 code. At an idle recieve voltage readings of app-1 .85v and on app-2 .44v. As the accerelator pedal is swept readings fall off on app-1 from a 50% corelation. I back probed circut 1161 at pin #29 pcm and recieved the same reading as backprobin... Trouble codes: P1238 (Accelerator pedal sensor 1-2 correlation)	View
	2003 Honda Civic EX 1.7L Misfire VIN: 1HGEM22933 we keep replacing #2 spark plug for misfire under load, repeat failure. the vehicle will go about 2-3 weeks and then need #2 spark plug again. we can narrow it down to #2 spark plug by using the cop wand then switching #2 and #3 plugs misfire follows then as s... Trouble codes: P0300, P0302	View
	2006 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L drive line Thanks in advance.Got an 06 CRV Auto Trans, 150k.At between 60-70 kmh,heavy vibration,only occurs sometimes at light throttle.If on or off throttle, vibration goes away.Car will not do this all the time and usually has to be driven on a lenthy road test.U-join...	View
	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...	View
	2004 Hummer H2 6.0L cruise control VIN: 5GRGN23U24 The problem is the cruise control intermittently shuts off, like the cruise switch is turned off..no codes recorded. I have verified this on my Verus scanner, and the PID for the cruise switch says "off" when the cruise just shuts off intermittently. The brake...	View
	2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S2CK58W41 Intermittent issue here ,Can start the engine and all is running great let idle then suddenly the ST fuel trims will start to rise slowly to 39% then suddenly drop all at ones to 0 again ,when starts to rise engine runs poor . until drops again to 0.then runs ... Trouble codes: P0300 (misfire), P0151 (O2 sensor)	View
	2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L radio VIN: SAJWA01T95 i was wondering if anyone is familiar with the fiber optics system on the s type. i have put a new head unit and a new amp. We bought the car from the auction like this. have been trying to figure it out but keep coming up empty. Thanks for your help ahead of ...	View
	2006 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L Misfire VIN: KNDJD73346 hi guys:i have a ramdom miss fire 135 all in the same bank.car was runnin good for a week now is not i check with a lab scope the crank and cam sync.is good no vacum leak switch inyectors new plugs and wires.any idea? Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2006 Mazda 6 i 2.3L No Start VIN: 1YVFP80C86 the vehical died on freeway, no spark, has injector pulse. shows rpm on scanner,cam timing ok. checked all powers and grounds to computer. plugged in used computer, now no start, no crank and security light flashes, Question is, does ecm have to be reflashed o...	View
	1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L No Start VIN: WDBDA24C7F Hello German Techs. I'll keep this short and sweet because it's embarrassing. I teach all makes and models but I've been an american car guy from birth. This car cut off while driving last month and hasn't started since. Technician A replaced cap, rotor, plugs...	View
	1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L 1-2 shifr VIN: WDBLJ65G3W Transmission was going into limp mode and had multiple codes for the speed sensors on the conductor plate. I've replaced a few of these without any problems. On this car I dropped the pan and there was a little bit of metal flakes. Didn't seem like enough to b...	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
	2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 5.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDDNG7BB2A Customer check engine light is on. Found fault P0410 for both cylinders. Attempted OTM (using snap-on verus) & it wouldn't run at first. Checked relay, B+ at terminal 30, B+ at terminal 86. Jumped passed relay & found sec. air pump activating. Manually activat... Trouble codes: P0410 (Malfunction of secondary air system right bank), P0410 (Malfunction of secondary air system right bank)	View
	2007 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4A3AB36F47 found green corrosion in etacs mod. Part no longer adv-able. Tried a used mod can not change vin or security so will not work . Has any one found a way a round this problem? Thanks for any help. Trouble codes: P0431, U1111, U1703	View
	2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0L No Start VIN: 5N1AR18U08 Truck came in to us from different shops,it will not start. so when I turn the ignition on the fan comes on, on high & stays on, I noticed that the service engine light will not come on so I hooked my scanner,there was no communication to the ecu, I tested all...	View
	2011 Toyota Tundra 5.7L ac pressures VIN: 5TFUY5F17B Help Toyota techs. This Tundra came in with ac light flashing traced to bad compressor clutch installed new compressor there was no signs of debris or internal failure. Drained oil from new compressor and 1.5 oz from old compressor. Installed 3 oz into new com...	View
	2012 Toyota Prius V 1.8L the internal combustion engine is not start VIN: JTDZN3EU9C Hey guys I have hope someone will help me out from this , , this car come to my shope week a go to replace the engine toyota dealer they diagnosis the problem when the car comes driving by the owner , after engine change the ready light no appear at all check ...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

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	2007 Audi A4 2.0L Fuel Vapors VIN: WAUAF78EX7 Hello Audi Techs, We tried every test on the this fuel smell issue including a tester that pressurizes the tank with CO2 and has a leak detector for CO2 plus a dye. We had filled the tank, emptied the tank, smoke tested the tank with no luck! We had no visible...	8
	2002 BMW 540i 4.4L Engine VIN: WBADN63482 Hi guys. First of all, I want to thank all of you that took the time to respond to my request. All of the replies were very helpful. The car has been fixed. The issue was contaminated fuel. I did a fuel volume test, got about half a quart in 15 seconds. I ...	12
	1998 Cadillac DeVille d'Elegance 4.6L Interior Lights VIN: 1G6KE54Y3W I appreciate all the input. Just about everyone said it was a PZM/BCM and that the IPC won't cause this problem. Well, I guess we all learned something from this one. The problem turned out to be a bad photo cell (twilight sensor), which is an input to the I...	7
	2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L Misfire VIN: 3D7KS28CX5 David Ecks post on 8 11 answered my question.The truck was a federal, 49 state truck and it passed with the misfire monitor incomplete. Thanks for the help	3
	2006 Dodge Charger 2.7L No Start VIN: 2B3KA43R66 Sorry I haven't been able to try the helpful ideas because the owner hasn't contacted me since I put in the help request. When I talked about the diagnostics he got cheap. Chryslers electronic testing. If I never worked on another one it would be okay with me...	8
	2006 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L Cuts out VIN: 2B3KA53H56 Replaced the ECM and all 8 coils. Stills does the same thing. Biggest issue is it's so inconsistent it's hard to get a handle on the circuit. I will tell everyone that the wire diagrams in alldata and [...] are incorrect. They claim pin #12 on c1 is power f... Trouble codes: U0100, P0700.	17
	2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L pedal VIN: 1FMCU96H65 the master cylinder is bad. customer opted to take to dealer for repairs as he has a ford credit card. cost of master is $1600 just for the part. thanks for everyone input.	4
	1998 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Cuts out VIN: 1HGCG1655W Mark had it in his last statement. We had the car idling in the shop. We had just replaced the ignition switch and fuel pump when the car the car stumbled at idle again, nearly stalling, as it was doing before. But Scott, the tech noticed it had an off brand i...	17
	2006 Jaguar X-Type Sport 3.0L Charging VIN: SAJWA51A66 we did replace the battery cable and the problem is solved. I still have no test to prove why this was an issue other than throwing a part at the problem.	12
	2010 Nissan Maxima S 3.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AA5AP3A Fixed- it was contaminated fuel- had a bit of diesel fuel in it I had already taken a fuel sample early on & it smelled like gas but missed the slippery feel until i felt it on the plugs & took a 2nd sample- thanks for replies- Note to self- gas & diesel fuel...	10
	2012 Porsche Cayenne S 4.8L compressor Hello Friends, sorry for my delay to answer to this post. Finally we found the problem, it was the A/c electronic control module. We tried the module from another vehicle and it works. Costumer decided to move the vehicle to a dealer shop. Thanks for the help,...	3
	2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3FB49S74 Thanks to all for your help. Justin remembered that Saab had a batch of misconfigured ecms awhile back, and evidently it has occurred again. Saab said they would have to get one from Sweden, but it would take 4 weeks, which the customer did not have. We purc... Trouble codes: P0610.	4
	2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI 2.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWNM7AJ7B Thanks to all who responded.. An education always cost money! This cost us a lot of wasted time.. We finally found the reason for the failure of the turbo was VW part no [...]. VW"s name for this is (Adapter). It lists for $79.23. It attaches to the t... Trouble codes: P0299.	10
	1995 Volvo 940 2.3L No Start VIN: YV1JS831XS still have not been able to get car to start have replaced power stage module with one from donor car that runs. replaced main relay and bypassed radio supression relay . have power to coil and injectors just no signal , check both ign and fi module both have ...	17

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