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2003 BMW 330xi 3.0L oil pressure VIN: WBAEW53403
car has intermittent oil pressure light flickering (red)only after 30+ min of hard driving with ambient temp above 90 degrees F and coming to stop and quick throttle acceleration ... idle slightly low but not excessive... oil pressure is 12 lbs at hot idle but...
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1991 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L a/c not working VIN: 1G1YY3383M
vette came in with no a/c operation,,,customer replaced control head and it didnt help.control head had dashes across it,,with no codes...not alot of info on these...finally got more info from alldata...and it said to to test datda lines( orange wires) fron he...
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1994 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1FP22S7R
this car came in with egr codes on all 3 egr solenoids, we checked up and down tested the valves with the weakon egr tester. the obvious was the broken loose fitting egr conector. that was obviously replaced, also after that we checked the o2 and just looking ... Trouble codes: 76 (egr solenoid 2 problem), 13 (o2 sensor circut open short or bad)
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2000 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L EGR Monitor VIN: 2G1FP22K8Y
Hello techs: Egr monitor does not complete on this car. Car has a manual transmission which should not affect the drive cycle conditions by much.The 3.8L Engine runs fine and has plenty of power. All connections and wiring are correct at EGR valve connector. E...
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2003 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCT19X23
Customer brought in truck due to misfire he couldn't fix himself. He had already changed the basic tune up parts, plugs, wires, cap and rotor. The cap and rotor were aftermarket and with the history they have of problems I replaced the cap and rotor again with... Trouble codes: P0300 (Cylinder Missfire Detected)
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2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.5L a/c compressor VIN: 1GCDT19666
This vehicle overheats after driving for about 45 minutes. The cylinder head was done before he bought the car. He purchased it from a local used car dealer. Vehicle starts ok, then climbs and compressor cuts out. I have exhausted my wits here. Can I have a sm...
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 4.3L vehicle speed sensor
Gonna cut to the chase on this one for you GoodWrench guys. Got this Chevy Silverado 4.3 that the ecm is putting out an erratic speed sensor signal when the vehicle is not moving and the speed sensor in the trans is not putting out a signal. Checked vss signal...
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1988 Ford F-250 Custom 7.5L No Start VIN: 1FTHX25G8J
This truck came in with the ole stuck solenoid & burnt cables. Did the work described in related repair. The truck won't start due to zero fuel pressure. If I power up the brown wire on the fuel relay I get pressure in specs. Where I need help though is the di...
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1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FDWF36F5X
I have one that is killing me, and I am not sure what I am missing. Customer brought vehicle in for no start hot, with a laundry list of parts that had already been changed. I verified cranking speed, and also that injector control pressure was too low to star...
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2007 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L MIL Lamp on, limp mode VIN: 1FMEU63857
I have this explorer that will log p1285 p1299 intermittently ive tried to duplicate the problem but it may take a week before the codes come back and the temp gauge pegs to hot customer says it does it mostly when stoped at redlight and starts back off but it... Trouble codes: P1285, P1299
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2008 GMC Sierra 3500 HD WT 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTJK33648
Hey guys, could use some direction here... So vehicle was towed in about a week ago. Check engine light came on, clean exhaust message then reduced power to a point it stalled. They drove it to shop and then finally would not run anymore. Connected scan tool... Trouble codes: P2463 (Dpf), P244B, P0299 (Turbo), P0401 (EGR insufficient flow detected.)
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2002 Honda Accord SE 2.3L oil leak VIN: 1HGCG32062
Thanks for your help in advance. My main question is the only pressurized oil passage between the head and block in the middle of the rear above the oil filter? The reason I ask is because I have an oil leak on the passenger rear of the engine right in the vic...
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2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4L clutch master VIN: 1HGCM55673
This car came in because a bolt holding the triangular plate on the outer end of the master cylinder broke off the head, releasing all hydraulic preeplacement ssure. (Thank whatever another shop did both previous jobs). The original complaint was that the clut...
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2009 Honda Odyssey EX-L 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5FNRL38639
Honda tecs I need a little help with this one. Intermittently I'm getting a p0135 (B1S1 heater circuit malfunction). I have checked the 12 volt supply to the AFR sensor, it is ok. I am a little confused as to the voltage for the ground signal its toggling from... Trouble codes: P0135 (B1S1 heater circuit malfunction)
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L high LTFT both banks VIN: 5NMSG73D27
hi guys This has got high fuel trims both banks. Left Bank in the +8s, right bank in the +10s, at a 650 RPM idle. Mass airflow shows 2.2gps. This is usually very low for a V-6, but I don't know for sure on this one. If there are any Hyundai technicians out th...
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2010 Land Rover LR2 HSE 3.2L Starting VIN: SALFT2BN0A
Vehicle Towed in no start, insert the key in the slot & nothing happens no lights on the dash its dead , feels like no battery,battery is good all fuses are good, power & ground are fine, try different key but still the same, any help will be greatly appreciat...
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2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 2.3L Speedometer, Transmission VIN: WDBHA24G3Y
Vehicle arrived with no speedometer operation and would not shift from 1st gear. Data showed no speed from front or rear. DTC's p0500 - VSS system malfunction. p0600 - Serial link malfunction p0720 - Output speed sensor CAN malfunction p1605 - Accel. sensor ma...
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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 3.5L transfer case VIN: WDCGG8HB2B
This GLK (with 722.9 trans with integrated transfer case)came in about 10,000 miles ago with a terrible ratcheting/popping/binding noise in driveline that was present when turning at low speeds and straight line acceleration. We replaced the planet carrier/clu...
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1995 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Surge VIN: 4A3AJ56G6S
No codes, engine surges when applying throttle starts at around 1500 rpm, tested all related components, fuel pressure, injector pulse, egr operation, Iac function, and tps with no issues and no vacuum leaks. exhaust seems good no blockage. any ideas? where sh...
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2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL11D95
05 altima 2.5 crank no start. read on a forum to unplug cam sensor and try to start. vehicle did start and ran. shut it off and has never ran again no matter what i do to it. You might get one spark out of #4 coil but it goes away. no injector pulse. If i hadn...
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2011 Nissan Altima SR 3.5L timing VIN: 1N4BL2AP7B
code p011 intake timing replaced timing chain and cvt solenoid also flushed engine and engine light still comes on after up to operating temperature also code p0300 random misfire
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2013 Nissan Sentra S 1.8L Ocs VIN: 3N1A57APZD
Code B00a0 will not clear. Replaced seat with used seat from known good car. Replaced airbag module in center console. Tested all voltage supplies to both modules for voltage. Tested all grounds. Tested continuity from all harness between passenger seat and sr...
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2007 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6L n/a VIN: 5GZEV33787
The vehicle came in with traction control lights on and check engine light. The malfunction indicators would come on intermittently. This is a list of codes that were pulled from the vehicle. P0014-Exhaust camshaft position sensor performance bank 1 P0017-...
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1999 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L oil pump cover VIN: 4T1BG22K3X
Oil leak at oil pump cover seal, I seem to remember doing one of these in the past, but i don't remember if you can remove that cover without removing the whole oil pump housing. Alldata shows 6.2 hrs. for cover which I assume includes R & R oil pan, I'm sure ...
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1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L No Start, Stall VIN: JT3HN87R7X
Customer complaint was that vehicle would stall upon deceleration from highway speed. Vehicle would not start for 5-20 minutes after stall. Test drive replicated this condition on the first try after driving only a couple miles. Vehicle took 10 minutes to rest... Trouble codes: P0171
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2007 Volkswagen Passat Value Edition 2.0L outside temp VIN: WVWLK73C07
Has [...] outside temp sensor short to plus or open. Temp display reads -1 degree Fahrenheit.Tried new sensr same issue,Checked wiring between sensor and multipin connector ok. Now I need a wiring diagram from instrument cluster to outside temp sensor,I mig...
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2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWAK73C28
I don't have much information on this particular vehicle as it came from another shop. I did verify that it has very low compression on cylinder 2 and doing a wet test did not bring the compression up. So i then i checked with a borescope and exhaust valve did... Trouble codes: P300P
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L Oil Pressure + Code 00017 VIN: 3VWRJ71K09
This 2009 Jetta came to us with no compression. We found the timing chain had jumped, which we’ve seen many times on the VW 2.0 when the lousy timing chain tensioners allow the timing chain to get loose and then out of time. We pulled it apart as we have done ...
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2006 BMW 330i 3.0L Therm? VIN: WBAVB33546
I received a lot of good information from the members that responded. After replacing the thermostat the first time and not knowing exactly what would fix the vehicle, the customer declined. Thanks for all the help.
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1980 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L A/C System VIN: 1Z878AS439
REPLACED HEATER CONTROL VALVE AND CONDENSOR AND NOW IT IS BLOWING COLD.. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP AND ADVISE..
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2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GNCS18WXY
Thank everyone for their input. The fix was really quite simple. On the throttle plate there are 3 rivets, one that usually has a tiny hole in the center. Someone had drilled that rivet out. that created just a big enough vacuum leak that the IAC could not com... Trouble codes: P0507 (Engine Idle too High).
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2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 4.0L Headlamps VIN: 2A8HR64X48
Thanks so much for the help, it was the TOTALLY INTEGRATED CONTROL MODULE causing the problem as I thought & many of the members suggested, convincing the customer was more difficult than the actual repair. I find it insane than any auto manufacturer thinks it...
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1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTEX18L8V
REMOVE BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY TO ACCESS PCM, OHM TESTED ALL COILS AND INJECTORS, ALL TEST GOOD, INSTALL BATTERY TO RUN ENGINE, AFTER ENGINE WARMED UP, LAB SCOPE COILS & FOUND #5 IGN COIL FAILING UNDER LITE LOAD IN STALL TEST, REPLACE COIL Trouble codes: P1500 (Vss intermitant).
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2004 Ford E-350 Super Duty 5.4L not cold VIN: 1FTSE34L34
hello after flushing entire system again,,,adding oil and then replacing compressor,evaporator,accumulator and installed a new orfice tube.,,,also replaced fan clutch...after replacing all these components again ,,,system started sweating at accumulator and te...
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2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Misfire VIN: SAJEA51C12
FIRST I want to thank everyone for the help and feed back, we found a worn wire that was exposed. after we fixed that, well the injector was not working, so replaced it. now we have yet another happy customer. Thanks to all. Trouble codes: P0353.
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2005 Kia Sportage LX 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJF72315
Recheck of the valve timing was dead on, good timing. Recheck of cylinder compression and leak down was the same, replacing bank 1 number 1 o2 sensor changed the o2 sensor reading to match bank 2 number 1 , switching between .2 and .8 volts at normal rate. Wi... Trouble codes: P0171 (Fuel trim malfunction bank 1), P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire), P0134 (O2 sensor not active bank 1 sensor 1), P0301 (Cylinder 1 misfire), P0173 (Fuel trim malfunction bank 2), P0030 (And p0036 o2 sensor heater malfunction b1 s1 and s2).
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1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L Rear End VIN: WDBGA51E9S
First of all, I would like to thank all nine technicians that took their time to respond. My original thinking from a once back experience with an 126 body,similar noise was, air in the hydraulic suspension. I lowered the car on two rims, on the floor,to be ab...
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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 3.0L Misfire VIN: 4A3AC74H64
I understand the incentive to have technicians add information to techhelp requests, but sometimes there is nothing to add. I did not fix this car. The customer returned home out-of-state. So I have nothing to add that may help others. I am sorry. I can o...
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2000 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2L Gasoline Odor VIN: JF1GF4854Y
Thanks to all 15 IATN members who responded with helpful suggestions. After inspecting all EVAP hoses and the top of the fuel tank through two inspection covers, I told the customer that I found nothing conclusive, but that it might be worth a try to change ...
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2003 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF32K03
I found that the flexible line from the canister to the tank wasn't snapped on tight after I installed new canister snaped it back together and all works well now, thanks for the help canister was the original issue Trouble codes: P0456.
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2010 Toyota RAV4 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2T3BF4DV0A
Thanks for all the help.customer is for sure not overfilling tank stops at first click. she is a family member and told her that at first repair. After running checks that everyone sent us, we determined the only way charcoal canister is getting fuel in to it ... Trouble codes: P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402 (leak detection low), P2419 (switching Valve).
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L MIL Lamp on
Thanks for all the great info, we ended up using one of these ... Trouble codes: P0544.
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1995 Volvo 940 2.3L No Start VIN: YV1JS831XS
let me start guys by saying thanks had check for square wave out of ign module prior but with power stage plugged in signal went away became very distorted.had replaced power stage amplifier on previous visit and had apparently went bad.replaced power stage am...
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