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2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0L tire pressure monitor VIN: SCBBR53WX6
This vehicle came to us for a TPMS light on, and no pressures reporting on the control head. Pulled codes (VCDS) and found all four TPMS sensors coded for No Signal/Communication. Put the vehicle into TPS Learn and drive car, and within 3 miles chimes and says...
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2002 BMW 540i 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBADN63442
On this used engine I have pulled front covers and replaced all three chains,all rails and tensioner.On subsequent efforts I have swapped cam position sensors and solenoids.Also I installed another used actuator on bank two.I have all proper tools and feel I a... Trouble codes: P0022
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2005 BMW M3 3.2L Readiness codes VIN: WBSBL93435
Fellow bmw technicians. I am having problems with this m3. The vehicle originally came in with a check engine light. Fault code dme 69 for engine coolant temperature signal implausible. Replaced coolant thermostat and ect sensor. Fault returned a few days late... Trouble codes: 69 (Engine coolant temperature signal implausible)
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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT 6.0L will not go over 70m VIN: 1GC2CZCG3D
this truck will not go over 70mph. it runs great and it will haul in any gear up to 70mph. I have checked for a governor. reprogrammed the ecm and trans. have not found anything under the hood or dash. help chris thanks
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1994 Dodge B250 5.2L No Start VIN: 2B6HB21Y8R
Thank all of you in advance. Wondering if anyone has a phone number for a dependable ecm rebuilder? we have sent this out twice, to a local rebuilder, and have nothing but trouble. Thanks again for the help
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2002 Dodge Neon ES 2.0L No Start VIN: 1B3ES26CX2
If cam sensor unplugged vehicle will start and run,attempted to scope just bumped engine over and can see voltage change' but when cam shows 5v crank shows 1v or less. If I backprobe unplugged cam sensor on 5v circuit engine running scope picking up signal eve...
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2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: WD2PD64484
im still fighting that sprinter at this point we determine that it needs a e.c.m. we send it over to a computer shop to try to find out if they could find anything wrong with it but no problem was found according to them. Well its getting worst. So my question...
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7HU18D94
This truck seems to run ok but the MIL light stays on. I have seen "perform cam & crank sync procedure" stated as a fix for P0016 but have not been able to find out how to do this. Trouble codes: P0016 (cam crank sync)
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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L starter VIN: 1D8HN54P58
About once a week or so this caravan will randomly not start.You can turn the key and starter turns over for 2-3 seconds then looses power to exciter wire and stops spinning. When in fail mode tried to jump starter across and starter spins engine but it still ...
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2001 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, High engine speed VIN: 1FAFP53UX1
Test drove the car and the car acted as if the throttle was hanging it stayed at 2000 rpm at all times had to ride the brakes to keep it at a reasonable speed. It also would surge when cold. Hooked the scanner to it no codes and the IAC was all over the place ...
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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XL 4.0L engine VIN: 1FMZU77E02
Hello all, need some direction on this one Truck came in with a misfire on #4.. Tested with scanner.. Plug & Wires good.. Coil pack good.. Test compression & #4 was under 100psi.. added oil to cylinder with relatively no change.. Pulled engine thinking timi...
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2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 5.4L Engine Surge VIN: 1FTSX20598
engine surges when cruise control is on and wipers are engaged as wipers swing engine surges ,all functions of cruise control operate properly,cruise does not disengage as wipers swing, cruise continues to operate but engine surges, also surges with washers ap...
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2010 Ford Mustang 4.0L Tcc VIN: 1ZVBP8AN5A
Vehicle was brought in with complaint of wrench symbol illuminated on dash. Customer states she feels no difference in performance of vehicle. Not much IATN info on this late of vehicle with same fault code. Wondered if this is common issue with these vehicles...
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2014 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GT120C8XE
i have 2014 Sierra duramax 6.6 has a hard/no start problem.We have replaced the fuel injection pump, fuel pressure sensor and fuel filter. with wd-40 it fires up and runs great until it is shut off again. The only code it sets p0087 when the truck in running. ...
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1998 Honda Accord EX 2.3L aft clutch pressure control solenoid VIN: 1HGCG565XW
P1768 sets ,trans goes to limp mode. When code is a hard fault,can't clear code, I have 6.0ohms at the ecm/tcm harness plug for solenoid a & b. After the car sits awhile code will clear and I have had it return on a 4 block test drive once, was able to clear c...
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2003 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Stiff steering. VIN: 5FNRL18603
This vehicle belongs a work colleague of mine. She starts the car up and the steering is fine. It's fine all the way home until she stops and turns the steering wheel to park and she has to use both hands. When cold it works perfect. The pump was leaking so I ...
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2004 Hummer H2 6.0L Right Cv Axle VIN: 5GRGN23U04
We replaced all the broken parts tire rod, cv axle, sway bar etc. Torsion bar adjusting bolt was missing.. Replaced..My aliment shop say all is well. UmMMMM!.. Looking at the front suspension the cv axles are not level with the truck.. Seems like the spindle s...
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2000 Isuzu NPR 4.8L Hard shift
We have been at this one for two weeks on and off. Customer getting antsy. 2000.00 in parts and labor at stake. We have a code 35 for an open or shorted EPC that just wont go away. We are on our third computer. EPC has about 6 ohms resistance. Not open or shor...
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2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: SAJEA51C12
hello everyone, we have a 2002 jaguar x-type with a 3.0L when the car is cold it idles very poorly, has only 12inc. of vacuum. acts like it jumped time.when it is hot after idling for 25 to 30min. it runs like new. and has 16.5inc. of vacuum did a smoke test f... Trouble codes: P0353
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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDCGG8HB1B
Vehicle came in with P0107 no drivability issues. Tested harness no issues and we have 5 volts and ground. installed new map sensor and code comes back. Unplug sensor p0107 goes away and a P0108 pops up which is an open circuit (expected) Tested voltage with m... Trouble codes: P0107 (Map sensor short to ground)
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2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 3.0L left headlamp bulb VIN: WDYPE7CC1C
This sprinter van keeps eating left headlamp bulbs. Is this a common problem??? i cannot find any tsb
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1994 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall VIN: 2MELM75W5R
Good Afternoon, I have a 93 mercury marquis with a 4.6 OBD1 system that chugs at idle only. The car had a multiple of problems with run ability and we squared away everything except this roll at idle which is not like a normal tps or iac roll but a chug and ve...
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2011 Suzuki SX4 Sportback 2.0L Tpms VIN: JS2YB5A35B
Hello all. We have a 2011 Suzuki SX4 All wheel drive here. The tire pressure light flashes and then it stays solid. Looks like one of the sensors have been replaced. The all give a reading with the scan tool, but we can't get the car to go into programming mo...
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2005 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2T1BR32E35
I have replaced intake manifold gasket af sensor and cleaned maf sensor still not fixed Trouble codes: P0171
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2008 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BK36B38
Vehicle has code p0335 performed pinpoint test all checked good. Cleared code road test vehicle no code returned under normal driving conditions but if you rapid accelerate the light will come on with the same code. Replaced sensor and retest light came on aga... Trouble codes: P0335 (Camshaft sensor circuit A)
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2009 Toyota Matrix 1.8L Cam Sprockets VIN: 2T1KU40EX9
This car makes a very loud, fast rattling noise for about 1 second or less upon start-up, but only after sitting for more than an hour. After sitting about 30 minutes or less, no noise. It sounds like it is coming from the timing chain/timing sprocket(s). I ...
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2010 Volkswagen Routan SE 3.8L Headlights VIN: 2V4RW3D17A
Rear lift gate doesn't open when using remote you get two beeps from rear of vehicle, but no operation of lift gate. Headlights now flickering not working at all when switched on. Lifted the relay/fuse box next to battery, lights work now. Lift gate still in-o...
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5L Horn VIN: 3VWDX7AJ1C
Original complaint - intermittent horn When turning wheel, hitting horn pad, and watching on scan tool I would see no input in the (Steering Column Control Module). Only codes in car were 03591 in Central Elec. & a radio tuner code in the radio. No known radi...
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2001 Volvo S60 2.4L Head lights VIN: YV1RS61N91
No low beam headlights, we have high beams. This just happen the other day. When we turn the head light switch on we have no headlights unless we turn on high beams. What is the shunt bar and where is it located? Is it in the fuse box under driver's side dash?...
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2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: WAUAFB8F9B
I finally got this thing fixed.check fuel pressure, fuel pressure is low, replace fuel pump,it is OK.Thanks.
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1992 BMW 325i 2.5L regulator VIN: WBACB4313N
Many thanks to all that responded. Several said don't use aftermarket regulators, so I returned the Dorman and got one from the dealer. Only time will tell now.
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2004 Chrysler Town & Country Touring 3.8L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2C4GP54L84
thanks for all the input, was a big help! turns out pcm as bad and had another place melted in the harness where it runs through the body to the pcm.
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2006 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L tail lights VIN: 2A4GF48426
thanks to bill from florida, the integrated power module was the culprit. replaced with a good used one and everything is fine. thanks to all who replied, IATN is the best helper a guy could have.
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L No Start VIN: 2D4GP24R75
Thanks for all of the replies. I unplugged the camshaft sensor as suggested, and the engine started (but lacks any power). Currently students are removing the transmission to inspect the flexplate.
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Misfire VIN: 2D4GP44L35
Unfortunately, could not pinpoint the problem with this vehicle. suspect a valve / seat issue, but cannot confirm it with testing. Did repeated cylinder leak down test only 5% leakage. Tried full shop air into cylinder still no leakage into intake or exhaust.... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cylinder 1 missfire), P0300 (Random missfire).
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2007 Dodge Caliber SE 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3HB28B27
thanks to all but customer cut me off mid stream so to say, I wired in a relay for low beam power from the left side. but never got comm. restored, like I said every thing works and drives fine, so like was said it must be comm. with other mods just won't talk...
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1998 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L No Start VIN: 1FAFP45XXW
I'm going to call this a fix. After installing the 3rd PCM from CARDONE, all is good. Again, the only difference was that I opted to reflash the PCM myself. Not sure if it made a difference or just coincidence. But again, I did notice that during the reflash, ... Trouble codes: P1260 (Theft Detected Vehicle Immobilized - Manual and Automatic Transmission), U1147 (SCP Invalid / Missing Data For Vehicle Security System - Manual and Automatic Transmission).
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2007 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Dash Brake Light VIN: 1FTRF12W87
I really appreciate all the great input, I did load test all harness and connections, check resistance on emg brake switch, check input from level sensor, I did install a ford reman cluster and had the dealer program it, that did not make any difference, the l...
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2008 Ford F-150 FX2 5.4L Engine
THANKS YOU ALL I GOT TO THIS CONCLUSION WITH YOUR HELP THAT NEED TO REPLACE CAM PHASERS BUT CUSTOMER DINT WANT TO SPEND THAT MUCH MONEY THANK YOU GUYS AGAIN
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2007 Lexus GS450h 3.5L Mechanical VIN: JTHBC96S57
While leaving the car idling in the shop for 20 minutes on and off(had to leave headlights and heater on), the radiator hose going to the plastic housing at front top of the engine slipped off and blew out coolant. I reattached the hose and filled coolant an...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 3.0L DPF light VIN: WDZPE7CC4D
The customer wants the emulator method performed, we refused to do this for him. He took out the van, but we were sure that the exhaust pump was not working. Lots of testing to verify. Thanks for all the replies! Trouble codes: P16CF.
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1994 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6L Electronic VIN: 1MELM62W4R
This one is finally fixed. Wire insulation at c108 attached to the transmission crossmember were completely gone on the transmission side of the connector, causing multiple wires to cross. I eliminated the connector, and hard wired it, because that connector i...
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2006 Saab 9-5 2.3t 2.3L No Hi beams, no Fog lights VIN: YS3ED49G96
Once i did get the Tech2 to talk to the Dice i could see all the switches working except for the headlight switch on the On position. Checked the fuses and there was no power to fuse 24 this fuse feeds the light switch from the Ignition switch. Checked for pow...
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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JS3TD62V12
Sorry it took so long to close this. I haven't heard from the customer in a month, and I finally had to call him. It is fixed. The fix was to reset the cmp sensor to the exact position it was before. It was about two degrees off, and it is near impossible to s... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301 (misfire 1), P0305 (Misfire 5).
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2002 Toyota Highlander 3.0L Electronic VIN: JTEGF21A42
I want to thank every body that shared the information with me about this problem, but some of the inputs are not really helpful, like yuri, seems that have no idea how the a/c system works. the scanner never bypass the compressor relay, so if the compressor w...
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