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	1990 Buick Century Custom 2.5L Starting VIN: 1G4AH54R4L Hello guys I've got a real hair puller here.1990 Buick Century 2.5l pulled to shop with a no run condition. Vehicle will crank up and as soon as you release the key will stall. Tried replacing ignition switch. replaced ecm, checked fuel pressure, injector spra...	View
	2001 Buick Century Limited 3.1L A/C compressor VIN: 2G4WY55JX1 Foreign car mechanic can not fix a domestic car. Original complaint: engine stalls with A/C on. We confirmed this, cleaned the throttle body, IAC and fixed some vacuum hoses suspecting idle too low. No - did it again. With new compressor (Four Seasons) all loo...	View
	2003 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Wiper motor VIN: 1G4HP52K23 this car keeps coming back to me with bad wiper motors about a year ago cust came in said wipers have stopped working found that there is power going to wiper motor so i replace wiper motor and all is well comes back 6 months later with inop wiper motor so fig...	View
	2005 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4HR54K05 This car came in with a check engine light flashing and a code p0300. shows a miss on cylinders 3,6,1,4. but the miss can not be felt. When the car is at idle it is fine but when it gets to about 1500 rpms the check engine light starts to flash and sets code. ... Trouble codes: P0300 (Engine missfire)	View
	2009 Buick Enclave CX 3.6L Misfire VIN: 5GAER13DX9 Car was purchased from an auction by a use car dealer. It had a cut wire to ignition coil that controls cylinder #3. The owner repaired the cut wire, replaced ignition coil, and spark plug. After road test, the ignition coil melted. They replaced the ignition ...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L pilot bearing VIN: 2G1FP32G7Y This car had the trans rebuilt about a year ago since than the pilot bearing keeps failing every 3 to 4 months we have used both the roller bearing and the bushing. I believe the problem is with the trans input shaft. Looking to see if anyone has ran into this...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L key fob VIN: 1G1ND52J13 Customers son-in-law (elderly couple) said that he could get the windows to operate by wiggling the ignition switch. Customer did get a letter for ignition switch recall but it was never taken to dealer. They told me to just fix it. I observed complete loss of...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Classic LS 2.2L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1ND52F34 Vehicle is in for check engine light p0171 lean mixture only. No other dtcs have popped up. The car runs completely fine with no issues, no misfires at all, no smoke, no fuel smell. So far i've smoked the intake and found no leaks, performed tuneup (spark plug... Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean)	View
	2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 7.0L abs VIN: 1G1YY26E47 After installation of the Parrot unit, problems started with a multitude of codes mostly relating to no communication between BCM & ECBM units. The ABS codes are CO281, CO550, & CO161. The BCM codes are U2108. I have a IPC code of U1000. I have checked for pow...	View
	2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3L differential, drive shaft VIN: 2GCEC13J88 Hey guys and gals, we have this 2wd truck that exhibits a loud clicking noise in the drivetrain on coast or decell down to about 30 mph. We have already disassembled and inspected the diff. and replaced all the bearings. Ring and pinion looked great. We have a...	View
	2012 Chevrolet Camaro LT 3.6L No Start VIN: 2G1FC1E33C Hi members, I had this car which i need to change the pcm, which got damaged.. this is 2013 chevy camaro, N.A spec. The owner presented a used ecu from the junkyard which has same part number but came off from cadillac cts. now during the online programming...	View
	2001 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L No Start, Filter Cap Blows Off VIN: 1B7MF33691 Thanks Cummins techs in advance. The problem I have is high lift pump pressure that blows off the fuel filter cap. I have verified clear flow from the lift pump to the IP, and the return line to the tank. The lift pump comes on quickly with Key On for 1/4th of...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.2L No start VIN: 2B7KB31Y92 This vehicle was towed in to us a couple of months ago for a No Bus messaged displayed on the instrument cluster. After some testing it was determined that the PCM was the cause. (Can detail this further if needed) The PCM was replaced and the vehicle started...	View
	2005 Ford Five Hundred SE 3.0L alternator VIN: 1FAFP23145 This Ford came to us back in January with no charging system output. We took the alternator to a local electrical shop and they repaired it. About 6 months later the customer returned twice with a complaint that the battery light would go on and off. Of course...	View
	2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3L Transfer Case VIN: 2GTEK13T46 We are a European repair shop, so I really need some GM guru to help. This is a good costumers work truck that we reluctantly agreed to work on. When vehicle came in had no gears, forward or reverse, 2x2 or 4x4. There was no issue changing between 2x2 or 4x4 w...	View
	2009 GMC Savana 3500 6.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GJHG39K89 Hello everyone, I am hoping someone has seen this before. I have this van that stalled while driving. The customer noticed the traction control light was intermittently coming on prior to the stall. Vehicle was towed in and it started up for me fine and I drov... Trouble codes: U0121 (Lost communication with Antilock Brake System control module)	View
	2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L 1-2 shift VIN: 1GTEK29019 When vhicle coming to a stop after 10 mph or less speedo needle drops to zero and before complete stop take off again speedo stays at zero and no upshift to second gear not cammanded per data view as well. VSS has a signal to tcm that does not get lost when it...	View
	2000 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L Charge, door & brake light indicators come on whil VIN: 2HKRL1855Y This van originally came in for a charging system problem. The battery light was on, system was not charging. Charged and tested battery which was good. Replaced failed alternator with a Napa reman, charging system then checked out good, 14.4 volts 135 amps. N...	View
	2003 Honda Element EX 2.4L Stall VIN: 5J6YH28553 Car came in with MIL- P0456 (very small evap leak) and P0452 (small evap leak). Performed visual inspection- performed EVAP function test using VERUS- all was going fine until mode 4 (pulling tank into vacuum) and the engine stalled. Did the test twice more, w... Trouble codes: P0456 (Very small evap leak), P0452 (Small evap leak)	View
	2006 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L steering VIN: 5FNRL38226 I have a 06 Honda Oddesy van with a 60 mph vibration. The customer has had all mounts replaced, wheel balanced and tires replaced, front brakes have been done. We have tried rotating tires, looking for loose suspension parts, an alignment done. Engine runs rea...	View
	2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Misfire VIN: SAJEA51C12 i have replaced all 6 coils,ran new wires to the PCM,rewired the grounds for the PCM. it was a constant misfire, yet now when the car is at normal temp,the misfire clears and runs wonderful. has anyone dealt with this? is there anything short of replacing the ... Trouble codes: P0353	View
	1998 Lexus LS400 4.0L Poor Fuel Economy, fuel re top problem VIN: JT8BH28F1W Actually this is new and I can call it is strange problem , this lexus can't be re filled at station pump ,there is high pressure in the fuel tank which stops the fuel pump filling hose , fuel tank has been replaced ' canister deleted and made the hoses out of...	View
	2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited 4.6L All Gears VIN: 1LNHM82V36 Original complaint- o/d not working, when it goes into 4th trans goes into nuetral. Did inspection of transmission (4r70w)found- o/d servo and snap ring broke, direct drum damaged. Rebuilt trans. And replaced shift, epc solenoid,internal wir. Harness and other...	View
	1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL 5.6L No Start VIN: WDBCA39E8M Hi guys. I have this nice 560 sel. Starts good in cold. Drives good. After stopping for 5 to 10 minutes is hard to star. It will start but takes a long time. Spark plugs are dry. Cold start injector ok. Fuel pressure stays at 50 psi with engine off. Fuel press...	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz S600 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBGA57G8X Flurg. That's not a typo, just the sound I keep making trying to make heads or tails of this car. Basically, the right bank won't go into closed loop, data reads OL-Fault after other bank goes into closed loop. Started as a P0130 code, but the code takes a whi... Trouble codes: P0130 (O2 sensor circuit malfunction B1S1)	View
	1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L Stall VIN: 4S3BG6852V This vehicle is stalling at stops on warm up but not immediately, will sit at idle and slowly start to drop idle speed then suddenly just die starts right back up. It will continue this issue for approx 5 min tops once warm it runs fine. Biggest problem is the...	View
	1989 Toyota Pickup DLX 3.0L No Start VIN: JT4VN13D1K Truck towed in as no start. No fuel pressure. Replaced pump and hanger due to bad wiring. Also changed filter. Replaced plugs do to fouling. Started ok. Checked over truck and did LOF. Started somewhat hard (long crank time). Next morning would not start. Unpl... Trouble codes: 11 (testing and results)	View
	1996 Toyota Hiace 3.0L engine Hi everyone, appreciate any help available. This is a 1999 Toyota Hi-ace minivan, 3.0L 4-cyl diesel 1KZ-TE engine. Vehicle was imported to Africa used from Japan. Background: I'm here from Canada to help with some mechanics training. When I first arrived, not...	View
	2009 Toyota Corolla XLE 1.8L engine VIN: JTDBL40E69 This corolla has been kicking my ass for 2 months and i really need some help on this one. About 6 months ago a junk yard engine was installed because customer over heated the original engine. Prior to this the vehicle had no issues. A month after the engine w...	View
	2011 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5L Differential VIN: 5TDDK3DCXB Vehicle came in for roaring noise-found noise coming from rear differential coupling for all wheel drive.Also noticed the rear tires are newer-8/32 thread depth and front tires have less than 5/32nds-also front tires are showing an odd wear pattern-best I can ...	View
	2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L Steering angle reset VIN: 3VWPL71K09 Vehicle hit pot hole and bent front wheel. Replaced wheel and performed wheel alignment (not off very much). I can't figure out why I can't get rid of code 00778 in the ABS module -- Steering Angle Sensor (G85) Basic Setting lost. Using VAG COM, have followed...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

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	2000 Audi A4 1.8L Radio VIN: WAUAC28D1Y Thanks for all the good replies, this was an easy fix. I called Audi at [...], was greeted with a very helpful "Audi experience" call handler, asked for my address, Vin, and radio serial number. Took my info and promised to call back within the hour, s...	11
	2003 Audi RS6 4.2L ABS light VIN: WUAPV54B43 Sent the module to BBA Remanufacturing for repair. They had a special on Ebay for $95 plus $15 round trip shipping. Installed it and drove around the block and it seems to have fixed the problem. Will do a longer drive tomorrow.	13
	2003 BMW 325i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAET37473 Thanks everyone for the information for this trouble code.Customer declined any further repair work so I was not able to find out exactly what set the code.I suspect that the gas cap was left loose in the past.Car had been in for other trouble codes recently ... Trouble codes: 29AE.	5
	2009 BMW 335i xDrive 3.0L Clunk in driveline. VIN: WBAPL33509 Replaced transfer case fluid and reset adaptations. Clunk seemed to get better the more the car was driven. Customer has had car for three weeks with no further complaint.	9
	2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L No Start VIN: 1GNDT13S37 Thank you for all the good tips. I didn't put it down, but I had tested the battery - it was good (1 month old). Park and neutral indicators did work. Could not do the 30 minute relearn as I said before because there is no security word in the cluster to flash...	21
	2003 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L compressor VIN: 2C8GP64L13 Thanks to all that replied. It seemed to be an air flow issue, We ended up replacing the condenser, visually it looked ok. After replacing all pressures are good, out put air inside is good. all is working correctly. Thanks again for all your help. Scott	16
	1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 6.3L Cooling Systems VIN: JS23N1B360 I have not gotten the car back as I am still waiting on a new 26" radiator and fan shroud. However, I do have other vehicles with the same fuel injection system and I played around with the Fuel trims at cruise and I found that dropping it from 14.5-13.5 dropp...	49
	1999 Ford Windstar SE 3.8L power steering VIN: 2FMZA5244X THANKS TO ALL WHO RESPONDED, HERE IS THE ANSWER, POWER STEERING FLUID IS NOT ALL THE SAME, I LEARNED A LESSON HERE. FORD SPEC IS MERCON FLUID, OREILY POWER STEERING FLUID CAUSES AIR TO BUILD IN THE FLUID ON THIS CAR. I GUESS VISCOSITY DOE3S MATTER. WOULD HAVE...	31
	2005 Ford Freestyle Limited 3.0L warning lights VIN: 1FMDK06145 Thanks for all the help, this was a head scratcher . as of this morning the customer haven't had any recurring problems with the dash lights, warning light on the IC ,so was it the connection fixed with the stabilant 22 ? But the customer is happy and said its... Trouble codes: U1901, C1742.	4
	2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 6.6L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTHK23DX6 not too sure why this intake tube blew off, I think it's a common thing, fashioned a makeshift clamp on the lower end to hold it in place and the customer has been useing it, a regular but unable to get back for me to properly secure it with the factory spring... Trouble codes: P0401, P0675, P0677.	7
	2010 Honda Accord Crosstour EX-L 3.5L unknown VIN: 5J6TF2H56A Thanks to all, we still have the noise on the vehicle, Customer picked up vehicle but will bring it back when he has time. Thankfully he understands our dilemma. I will keep you guys posted when we find the problem	12
	2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature L 4.6L Airbags VIN: 1LNM81V76Y Sorry for the missed spelling of my words I was speaking into a microphone. Thanks for your help. I check the wiring from the RCM to passengers seatbelt it ck out good bad seatbelt it shows 11ohms on my scanner it should be 2ohms.I got a two ohm Resistor and ...	6
	2007 Mazda CX-7 Sport 2.3L Unknown Thanks for the replies gents. I smoke tested the system for leaks to be safe & found none. I priced out the turbo &the customer declined the tepair citing vehicle mileage. She's looking into getting something newer. Thx again boysgrear info & tips.	10
	2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L Reverse and 3rd VIN: WVWSE61J52 Thanks to all of who replied, after much testing and research i have deemed the transmission to be shot and in need of a rebuild. after much thought this one is going back to the auction. the repair cost would be much to high to justify further investment. ...	8

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