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	2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8L solenoid 1 N88 VIN: WAUAC48H76 This is a front wheel drive CVT transmission, has the round plug. Customer states that the shifter lights start flashing and car seems to have slipping trans and is almost undrivable. (could be in limp home mode) Vag com scan says 17137 shift solenoid 1 N88 ci...	View
	2004 BMW 530i 3.0L alternator hi techs,i need your help cause i dont mend bimmers very often. i ve got this bmw 5 series 2004 e60 and its not charging the battery ,i noticed that there s no battery light in the cluster when u turn the ignition on,so i tested the wires at the back of altern...	View
	2007 BMW 328i 3.0L parking brake VIN: WBAVA33547 Thanks for any help in advance. This BMW came in for rear windows not working properly and A/C not blowing cold. Codes were classic JBE failure. So I replaced the JBE with new part from dealer, now all the features that the JBE controls work. Problem is I have...	View
	1996 Cadillac Commercial Chassis Brougham 5.7L steering VIN: 1GEFH90P7T This is a Hearse conversion which my customer purchased in S.C. and drove back to Florida.He said the whole drive down the steering wheel twitched. We roadtested and it wasn't hard to duplicate. We have replaced many steering angle sensor/steering speed sensor...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.7L abs modulle VIN: 1GNEK13RXT vehicle came in for abs light on, no comm. with module . tried 2 different scanners , same result. upon further inspection found i had no comm. with any module,but could pull codes from the pcm.the data steam on the pcm comes up for 1 second and then goes to n...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GBJK39161 truck came in with no start, hasn't ran since quit 3 years ago. repaired many things so far, fuel lines , filter etc, have replaced pressure pump, fuel regulator and sensor, still will not build more than 2405 psi of pressure, no fuel in oil and no leaks, filt... Trouble codes: P0193	View
	2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L air bag VIN: 1G1AL55FX7 Have a code B0012 for low resistance in drivers loop.Have replaced clock spring for codes Boo12 and B0013.Wires were cut to air bag. Now only have code B0012.Compared resistance in wires on both loops with air bag out .Resistance is .4 ohms for both loops. Hve...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT 6.0L First and Second Gear VIN: 1GCHK24K17 Transmission was replaced with a used unit for a no reverse condition. Installed used transmission and had dealer program unit to the truck. Worked (ok) for a couple months. Came back to us and it would neutral out in first gear intermittently. Disassembled an...	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L crankcase VIN: 3D7MA48C53 ok guys.this dodge cummings is beating me.has fuel in crankcase.I removed valve cover and let run to watch for fuel injectors leaking.No visible fuel while running with valve cover removed.I then replaced injection pump.Still have fuel in crankcase.Enigine run...	View
	2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTNF20P33 Hi fellow techs, this truck came to us with the complaint of low power when towing and rough running at idle. Our preliminary checks revealed large quantity of diesel fuel in engine oil. (about a gallon). No codes stored and fuel pressure ok at about 55PSI. I ...	View
	2004 Ford Taurus SES 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP55S64 Vehicle came in with a no start after sitting for approximately 20 minutes. Checked the fuel pressure and the pressure was good but bled off to 5 psi in about 20 seconds. I replaced the fuel pump and it held 35 psi. Customer brings car back 3 days later for th...	View
	1999 GMC C3500 Sierra SL 6.5L No Start VIN: 1GDKC34F8X 6.5 diesel guys 2 new injector pumps later, both came with pmd modules new, have bled system, pump has plenty of fuel inside, removed fuel shut off solenoid at front of pump tested to make sure plunger was retracting,reinstalled,jumped solenoid an still not ...	View
	2001 Honda Accord EX 2.3L windows, clock VIN: 1HGCG56691 Hey Honda Techs I need help. #13 fuse for the clock and memory in the right inside fusebox keeps blowing and makes the door locks inop, the right windows and the LR window inop from the master switch. When I first got it in I was able to get it to blow by shut...	View
	2009 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5J6RE48759 This Honda is a tough one. I have had to take a couple guesses at it because it has codes for a very large leak and very small leak but no leak is present when its here. I perform the bay test with my scan tool and it always passes . I can watch all the data t... Trouble codes: P0455, P0456	View
	2006 Jeep Commander Limited 5.7L Mechanical VIN: 1J8HG58286 Since then customer states some oil blow by in air filter. Intermittent Lifter noise. Confirmed one day it was very loud at the shop next 2 days its been quiet Oil pressure is 25+ at hot idle for 1 hour. Question is this is an MDS lifter failure if this is ig...	View
	2004 Lincoln LS 3.0L shift quality VIN: 1LNHM86SX4 Vehicle came to us with a request for another trans. Cust said was banging. We replace with a used unit, and this one BANGS into drive, and is harsh into 3rd. There are NO codes in computer. We used OEM fluid, blew out the cooler, removed the electrical plugs ...	View
	2005 Mazda 6 S 3.0L Timing chain VIN: 1YVHP80D95 Just picked this up for my daughter so I have no idea about any history on it. It was an auction car and got it cheap enough so if I have to do a motor we will still be ahead but am hoping not to go there. It was running poorly and I found the bank 2 exhaust c...	View
	2007 Mazda CX-7 Touring 2.3L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM3ER29357 Car was brought in a week or so ago. Customer was out of town, so it sat in the back row until the day before their return. So I did brakes, end links, tires, oil change. Pulled the car out for test drive and it doesn't want to get out of its own way. There is... Trouble codes: P0192 (Fuel Rail Pressure Circuit Low Input)	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L injection pump VIN: WDBJF25H0X This is a 210 chassis with a 606 diesel motor. It came in for fuel leaks. After replacing several of the plastic fuel lines , we realized it was also leaking from the delivery valves. We have done several over the years . Pretty straight forward job ,however, ...	View
	2008 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Timing chain VIN: WMWMF73508 I recently replaced the timing chain, guides, crank sprocket and tensioner. (My first MINI chain job). I locked the crank 90 degrees BTDC with tool.The guides were in pieces, chain loose as a goose. Locked cams with tool. Installed the new tensioner, etc. Tigh...	View
	2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L Hood release cable VIN: YS3FB49S54 Car has hood release cable broken under the hood. I've looked it over and can't see an easy way to access the cable or latch without destroying something. Any ideas are appreciated. TIA BillL	View
	2005 Toyota Camry 2.4L A/C Compressor , Magnetic Relay VIN: 4T1BE32K45 Manual a/c controls 2azfe the a/c clutch turns on , after 5 seconds the green light flashes and compressor relay turns off power to clutch ,previoslly have replaced the magnetic relay with oe toyota relay (twice) also replaced a/c compressor (new( and still sh...	View
	2006 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L drivetrain Hi all. '06 Tacoma with a 4.0 and 6-spd. And an unhappy customer. It has a vibration you can feel in your seat between 15 and 25 mph. Found some bad U-joints in the rear shaft, and a questionable center support bearing. Replaced all, no good. I found a TSB for...	View
	2007 Toyota Camry XLE 2.4L Mechanical VIN: 4T1BE46K47 Hi Techs. This is the first time I deal with VVT camshafts of the 07 Toyota Camry 4 cyl. 2.4L. One thing I know is I have to UNLOCK THE VARIABLE CAM before installing it. I had a chance to read the instructions from Alldata and also Mitchell (at my friend shop...	View
	2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L Hvac Control head VIN: 5TFEV54148 This vehicle sits for months before being used, and now the HVAC control head is not working- no ac, no blower, not ac light or anything. I didn't get codes, unless my scanner doesn't work on this vehicle or the controller is dead. They had the same problem la...	View

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	2008 BMW 328i 3.0L Starting VIN: WBAVA37588 We send this car [...] BMW dealer, they get their engineer team involve & two shop foremen spend more than 60hrs on it & still nobody can figure it out. According what I understand they run into exact same issue when they try programming this vehicle. They alread...	9
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 2GCEC19V93 Sorry, I wish I could post a repair for this vehicle, The customer did not want to spend any more time and money, he decided to drive it the way it is. I did recommend replacing intake gasket and B1 cat. converter. He is thinking that over. I want thank everyo...	14
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GBJC34U93 So as other members here have stated we did a running compression test and found #6 cylinder lower than the others which points to the cam wear. We advise them that if we were to do the cam there could potentially be "other" hidden engine issues. They decided ... Trouble codes: P0300.	17
	2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4L A/C compressor VIN: 2CNDL73F75 Sorry guys, it took forever for the customer to return. I removed some oil from the system and recalibrated the HVAC as some posted. Customer is happy so far but it has again been colder so we will see what happens next summer.	15
	2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCEK29CX9 after replacing fuel pump driver module, & reprogrammed to vehicle, took care of the over fueling problem that was present with 80psi at all times at fuel rail Trouble codes: P069E, P0191 (Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit performance).	16
	2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2.4L cat monitor VIN: 3C4FY78G83 The vehicle returned and we went back through the data stream with a fine tooth comb- The temperature range was well within parameters and the only thing that looked at all odd was the Rear 02 was tracking faster than specification. We replaced it with an OEM ...	12
	1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX 5.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 2FABP74F7H OK. A new distributor was the fix on this car. I want to thank everyone for their help on this. The loss of spark only happened occasionally so it was hard to test. I monitored everything I could think of to catch the problem but in the end I had to just thro...	31
	2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU73W43 BBA fixed the ecm/pcm apparently it was really idling too low. when the idle is too low it would run loppy choppy the same as our 70's cars did and we preferred. The computer being bad makes sense now. Trouble codes: P0304 (Misfire cyl 4), P0316 (Misfire in first 1k revolutions).	18
	2003 Ford Explorer Postal 4.0L Starter VIN: 1FMZU72K63 Customer agreed to letting us pull the trans out this morning all went well. Technician spent about 2.5 hours pulling it no big deal at all, came right out with no clearence issues at all. The motor is locked slam up! Im guessing maybe it has droped a timing c...	12
	2004 Ford Excursion Limited 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FMSU43P04 Everyone was correct. The programming was incorrect between the IDM and PCM. Dont exactly know how that happened considering it was supposed to be programmed when shipped. New PCM/IDM software, and BAM! Startup. Thanks again! Trouble codes: U0306.	10
	2011 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L Traction control / ABS VIN: 1GKKRPED6B Everybody was correct had I disconnected the battery it would have cleared the message and warning lights. When I returned to the vehicle the next day all was ok due to the RAP going to sleep overnight. Thanks to all.	7
	2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J8GS48K77 This one is fixed. The problem turned out to be a small hole in one of the PCV valve hose elbows, creating a vacuum leak that altered engine idle speed, but did not cause a noticeable lean condition. I have repaired many of this type leaks on Fords, but thos... Trouble codes: P0507 (Engine Idle Speed Higher Than Expected).	10
	2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4.4L Keyless Entry VIN: SALAE25415 Well,this one is fixed. I want to thank everyone that took the time to post. The green/white wire was the issue. Due to the water leak, the wires had corroded and when I touched them they came apart. When I repaired the splice everything went back to normal. O...	7
	2004 Nissan Murano SL 3.5L Hesitation VIN: JN8AZ08W84 Ok Guys! What i did is when the vehicule in run i take off the cvt fuse and ii be able to reproduce the problem same thing,no power at the throttle for the first second or Two .i ordrer a transm. Computer the problem solved tanks to everything one!	6
	2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 3VWST71K36 ok guys. this ones fixed. Removed intake to clean and in process found the linkage for the vane actuator had loosened up. locknut had backed off. So I openend up datastream and adjusted linkage until value was correct. Put back together and drove. Fixed. Thanx...	13

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