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| 2005 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Mechanical VIN: 2HNYD18995 This car came in with a noise that sounds a little bit like an exhaust shield rattle on accel from a stop for a few seconds.power braking car on lift in D or R noise is loudest at the torque converter. We replaced converter and inspected flex plate for cracks ... |
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| 1999 Cadillac Eldorado ESC 4.6L No Start VIN: 1G6EL12Y8X Car came in with no start - ck basics - no fire, no inj pulse. No codes. Datastream looks good except NO RPM signal. Ohmed all circuits from ign modle under coils from components to pcm. Checked all grounds and power at pcm and ign module. Cant find any proble... |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GBJC34U93 This truck is from a friend of ours shop. They did the plugs, wires, fuel filter, compression test, crank sensor. They also did the compression test and they said its good. When The truck got to us I verified there was a code in the system p0300. Cleared the ... Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4L Stall VIN: 2G1WW12E13 car came in for stalling issue it will intermittently stall like you shut off the ignition switch pulled code p1122 for the tps sensor replaced tps did not help also replaced ignition switch. when it is just about to stall you can see ignition 1 supply voltage... Trouble codes: P1122 |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 5.3L No Start VIN: 1GNFK13067 hello all, this vehicle died while driving. and cranks but wont start. has spark and injector pulse, has good fuel pressure. all plugs were fuel fouled. and were very worn so replaced plugs and wires still no start. when the fuel pump relay is removed the engi... Trouble codes: P0573 |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 1.8L Timing Belt Hi all , hopefully someone has been into one of these. Requires special locking tools for crank & cams. Usuall we can make something work , but we can't figure out what will work without the (special) & expensive tools. Which i dont mind buying except there a ... |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GNALBEK2C This Equinox keeps throwing a p0014 exhaust camshaft performance code. We have replaced the solenoid twice, tested oil pressure(OK) and changed oil with proper viscosity. Beginning to think that the cam actuator is sticking? is this a common issue with this mo... Trouble codes: P0014 |
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| 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2.4L cat monitor VIN: 3C4FY78G83 Catalyst monitor will not complete- Cat has just been replaced with EO #'d California cat. Data stream looks good- 02's appear to be switching normally- So far car has been driven approximately 120 miles over 3 day period, including following monitor complet... |
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| 2006 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5L No Start, Stall VIN: 2B3KA43G86 This car has a very intermittent problem. It will sometimes have a condition where it cranks and stalls immediately. After a few times it will run for a few seconds and stall, then it runs perfectly. I felt the condition once and it seemed like a security sys... |
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| 2000 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0L No Start This thing is killing me. Vehicle towed in with crank no start. Owner changed the thermostat housing gasket and said it would not start after that. The awesome P1000 code is the only one stored. Plugs were fouled, replaced them suspected cylinders were washed ... |
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| 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L exhaust valve VIN: 1FMZU63K83 OK Ford wizards so the lady brings the car to us with a miss and scan tool shows misfire on #4 cyl. we take a quick look at the spark plug seems OK so we see a possible ignition coil problem and install a coil. Next we start the engine and hear it making noise... |
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| 2003 Ford Escape Limited 3.0L power steering pump VIN: 1FMCU94193 This escape came in for a leaking p/s pump.I flushed and bleed system and cleaned the reservoir out and I only have power steering when it is cold and when it gets warm I only have power steering when it is above 2,000 rpm.The Pump's I used are from o'relliys ... |
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| 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTNX20L84 Have a weird one here, have 2 codes, p1289 and u1073 replaced cylinder head temp sensor and ecu, per mitchel. Coolant temp gauge drops and check gauge light comes on and a/c cuts out 5 to 6 seconds after startup. There seems to be static in the electrical syst... |
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| 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FDWW37P75 Truck came in with no start - low to no hpo on scanner. Replaced HPO pump, IPR, and ICP sensor. Truck starts cold and runs fine - after it heats up, will not start. Oil pressure is 200 - 250 psi. It supposed to crank on 500 but I don't know how low it would ac... |
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| 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5L Starting VIN: 3FADP0L3XB Vehicle came in, it had no crank, we found that the battery voltage was at 8.5 volts. Charged the battery and tested, it tested ok. Performed a system scan of all modules, the only code is in PCM, P1000. We monitored for parasitic draw with a digital graphing ... |
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| 2000 GMC Yukon Denali 5.7L No Start, Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1GKEK63R7Y New Member; First request for Help. Okay so here is the deal about me before I get into the problem. My family owns a small independent dealership in Delaware. My father is a Master Mechanic with 45 years experience, I on the other hand have no official train... |
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| 2000 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4.0L No Start, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire To start off this is a RHD imported from japan and used for mail delivery. I'm about the 4th poor sap that's gotten stuck messing with this thing. Because of how it's used I have had a terrible time being able to re-create the symptoms which are as follows. F... |
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| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Air Suspension VIN: SALMF15488 Hello everyone, I have this 2008 Range Rover HSE where it first come in the air suspension compression was not working. Vehicle had no air in the suspension and vehicle was lowered. Install new aftermarket compressor from a hitachi compressor to a AMK update ... |
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| 2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Reflash required VIN: JM1FE17354 This vehicle requires a re-flash to address dtc P1688 (metering oil pump inop), When I try to purchase the subscription from the mazdaserviceinfo.com website it tells me that it will be back shortly, has anybody heard of a change or something?, mazda does not ... |
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| 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Driver's Power Seat VIN: WDBUF65J23 Good morning this vehicles driver's seat currently will not move forward. 1st visit we replaced the seat switch as the seat was not moving forward or back. When the tech wiggled and manipulated the switch the seat started moving and we couldn't get it to act u... |
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| 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, Low idle VIN: 4M2ZU86W53 hello all, going rounds on this one, time for help. came in with complaint of dying. normal cold start-up: idles high when cold. but when warmed up idle drops way down to 430-480rpm then surges back up to 1200 about 2-3 times then dies. if you restart it a... Trouble codes: P0401 |
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| 2009 Nissan Murano LE 3.5L transmision VIN: JN8AZ18W89 customer reports while stopped in traffic with brake applied when you go to accelerate nothing happens like it goes in limp mode used consult and checked brake light 1 switch and brake light 2 switch works fine any one have this problem lots of people on the w... |
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| 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L instrument lights VIN: YS3FB49S04 Hi all, I have no instrument lights. They work with fuse 14 removed which is for radio & SID. I have ruled out SID, radio, & rheostat. Grounds tested ok. Anyone run into this before? Thank you |
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| 1992 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L will not idle VIN: JT2VK12E0N Vehicle came in with condition where it will start but not idle. removed and checked the IACV and found it carboned up. Cleaned and reinstalled with no change. replaced IACV with no change. Powers and Grounds at PCM are all good. This vehicle will run and driv... |
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| 2000 Toyota Tundra Limited 4.7L torue converter VIN: 5TBRT3814Y I suspect the torque converter is locked and asking if there are ways I can verify this avoiding sending to a trans shop until it's verified. |
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| 2005 Toyota Highlander 2.4L Rear brake calipers VIN: JTEGD21A95 Hi I have this 2005 highlander The problem is it came in with rusted rear rotors, rear brakes havent been working for awhile. So installed new brake calipers, pads and rotors and bleed system Now I have a good pedal but with brakes applied i can turn rear whee... |
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| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWRA71K98 Misfire Cylinder 2 and 3 New top end,coils, plugs, injectors, mas. compression good and leakage below 10* all cylinders. fuel pressure 40bar at idle.Cam Timing good no other codes. miss seems to go away above 2000rpm. intake flap good. Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, P0303 |
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| 2013 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0L ride control VIN: WVWBN7AN6D This vehicle was in a collision on the left front side and has been repaired. The customer complaint is that since then, the steering has been acting "funny." After a test drive we found that we constantly have to correct the steering wheel. If we hold the whe... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2006 Acura TSX 2.4L Navigation Scre VIN: JH4CL96946 It is the unit itself having trouble. Spoke with Acura service who said not fully under warranty but may give customer discount. Thanks for responses. |
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| 2006 Cadillac DTS 4.6L starts and stalls VIN: 1G6KD57Y36 tdm was defective...no com with bcm...ecm also failed ,starter cir checked out and code still set...install td module ,flash test system,pcm replaced after and flashed Trouble codes: P0615, C0277. |
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| 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Turn Signals, Hood Open Indicator, No Power Window VIN: 1G6DT57VX9 Thanks for the 2 replies - after talking to the customer more the common denominator to the BCM going bad is when the trunk is opened from outside the vehicle. We replaced the outside trunk release switch pad and checked the wiring harness from the trunk lid t... |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L Transfer case VIN: 1GCJK33245 Finally found the tree in the forest. Went back to the bacics and found 2 volts of alternator ripple inducing enough interference to disable the 4lo shift from vss speed! It always seems to work that way - too many irons in the fire and you start missing the s... |
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| 1969 Citroen H-Van 1.9L No Start The majority of the responses claimed to have some level of success with a tow start to get the engine running, and then after a warm up there was a chance that compression would come back. Due to the condition of the rest of the vehicle, (French, Old, Front W... |
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| 2003 Dodge Durango Sport 4.7L A/C compressor VIN: 1D4HS38N73 Thanks Guys for your time and knowledge on this matter. As it turned out, a couple of you said the compressor may be worn out...and Yes it was worn out. I replaced the compressor with a new unit, pre-filled with oil, added two 12oz cans of R134a and everythin... |
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| 2015 Ford Transit-350 3.2L fuel filter message VIN: 1FTCR3XV0F Well after talking to a lot of folks including one from ford, we have decided to ignore the message for now. It comes on once or twice a day and then goes off. if anything changes I will update the request. Thanks to all who offered tips and advice. |
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| 2010 Hyundai Elantra GL 2.0L idleing VIN: KMHDT4BD1A thanks for all replies. tried everything you guys mentioned. cleaned and reset now I have a p0507 and po170. customer lives out of town and needs the car so he is going to take it to his home town dealer. thanks again and if I get further info I will pass it a... |
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| 1991 Mercedes-Benz sl500 5.0L asr limp mode the throttle body wireing loom was rotted away,have sent to a repairer,the mechanical parts eg actuators and clutch test ok,they are sourceing a new loom from europe will take some weeks to do,will post if problem solved. |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L air compressor VIN: WDB2110702 the compressor was the problem,replaced with new one and relay,now works as it should.thanks everyone |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic 5.5L Starting VIN: WDDNG96X27 First. I would like to thank everybody who tried to help. I had it towed to the dealer and the cause was as simple as a starter battery. Never had any signs of a bad battery but then again I don't do euro cars. thanks again for all y'all help |
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| 2007 Nissan Versa S 1.8L Compressor VIN: 3N1BC13E17 This vehicle has gotten put on the back burner it is one of our shop cars. Most thought the problem was the blower motor cutting out but it was the a/c clutch cycling off and I used my one update on that. I will update what i find when i get back on this veh... |
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