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| 2007 BMW 328i 3.0L door locks windows wipers lights VIN: WBAVC53557 I have no communication from any module unless I unplug the CAS module. Door locks pulse every 10 seconds just unlock. Headlights stay on but flicker when locks pulse. Rear windows do not work fronts do. Customer had pulled relay for wipers stating they stayed... |
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| 2007 BMW 525i 3.0L 6053 RDC aerial VIN: WBANE53567 Hi friends, i had tpms innoperative, scanner shows code 6053 RDC aerial, code is active, please let me known what i must check to locate problem, best regards. |
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| 2009 BMW 750Li 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAKB835X9 I have a fun one for all of you BMW Gurus out there. I really appreciate you taking the time to read this and help me out. My long term customer just purchased this vehicle about 6 months ago and is having issues with running rough. It was brought in running v... Trouble codes: 15010, 15040, 14010, 14050, 14040, 14000 |
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| 2001 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Brakes? VIN: 1G4HR54K71 Had this problem before work was performed. No abs codes and wheel speed sensors read normal. Removed abs fuse and still pulled. With light pedal pressure stops straight but with firm pressure vehicle snatches to left and then steering wheel has slight movemen... |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 5.3L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 3GNFK16T11 Engine will barely run and take no throttle till it goes in closed loop. When it goes in closed loop, STFT are 52% and LTFT are 25% and O2 shows under .200 volt so engine is lean. Injector MS at 7.00, clamp off fuel return, fuel pressure goes up to 80psi and S... Trouble codes: P0171 (fuel system Lean bank 1), P0174 (fuel system Lean bank 2), P0300 (Engine misfires) |
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| 1999 Dodge Dakota 2.5L No Start VIN: 1B7FL22P1X I should know better than to get involved in vehicles the customers have had their hands in first but I seem to be a glutton for punishment. This is where the awesome folks at iATN come into the picture. This Dodge Dakota came to me after customer had been try... |
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| 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 5.9L Lighting VIN: 3D3MU48614 Sucks to be me...Hope someone has seen this one. Left headlight driver in modules likes to pop about every 6 months or up to maybe a little after a year. Always left side. Wiring is simple, short run from light straight to module. Connector never burns up, gro... |
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| 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.7L Misfire VIN: 1D7HU16D85 Dodge came in with misfire codes. Monitoring on the misfire counter found multiple cylinders randomly misfiring. Spark plugs were very worn, installed new plugs and wires. Now cylinders 2 and 3 are misfiring all the time. Cylinders 2 & 3 share ignition coils. ... Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Misfire VIN: 1FTWW33F11 Not a lot of experience with P/strokes. Checked codes had code for low boost pressure, checked system and found waste gate actuator solenoid open. Replaced solenoid, replaced MAP sensor and blew out hose. Replaced EBP sensor, was reading high. Removed LH valve... Trouble codes: P0284 |
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| 2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty FX4 6.4L Cooling line pressure VIN: 1FTWX31R79 Does anyone know how to boost cooling line pressure enough to allow a Motorvac Transtech 111 to operate on this vehicle? |
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| 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L 3.5L Multiple VIN: 5FNRL3H6XA Hi, I have a can network problem that is somewhat intermittent. Vehicle came in with several complaints, keyless entry, door locks, power sliders, turn signals, not working. Sometimes the vsa light is on, but not always. Sometimes the "D" in the shifter displa... |
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| 2011 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L Brakes VIN: 1J4PN2GK2B College roommate of my daughter, says after stopped on a steep hill the brakes start dragging and eventually lock up. She was told prior to unhook the battery and "RESET" it and then the Jeep would move. It has been getting worse to the point that her reset do... |
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| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L timing chain VIN: SALME11494 Good morning to you all. I have this Range rover, which is not a vehicle that I am familiar with. There is a noise coming from the timing chain area after the vehicle runs for a few minutes.When the vehicle is started cold it is completely quiet. During my res... |
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| 2006 Land Rover LR3 4.0L No Start VIN: SALAD24436 Engine has no spark. Injector pulse starts strong and slowly getsdimmer and dimmer. Power and ground to the coils is good during cranking. Checking with Pico scope. Have Jag IDS & Auto enginuity scan tool. Looking for some insite on description and operation ... |
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| 2007 Lincoln MKX 3.5L pass occupation right front seat VIN: 2LMDU68C57 customer came with complaint of no heated seat operation. diagnose problem to heated seat module connector melted. replaced connector and released vehicle. customer calls back next day reports that the passenger air bag off light is on a was not before heated ... |
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| 2006 Mazda 3 S 2.3L Brakes dragging when running and brakes pushed VIN: JM1BK32376 Car came in in August with a spongy pedal, we looked and the car was due for front and rear brakes as well as a fluid flush. Customer had us perform requested services. Car comes in two weeks ago with basically the symptoms of a bad master (low pedal poor brea... |
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| 1994 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L ignition coils VIN: WDBEA34E9R Vehicle was hard to start, idle poor, died, restarted and drove, only half the engine seemed to be working. Checked ignition coils, right side distributor coil pulsing signal as normal. Left distributor coil not pulsing, cylinders 2,3,6 and 7 not firing. Fuel ... |
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| 2001 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L No mill VIN: WDBNG70J51 Monitor are not setting after driving several times from cold to operating temp for over 250 miles. What's not setting is secondary air, cat, egr, and evap all of these systems have been checked and operating normal. Engine runs well and no check engine light ... |
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| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic 5.0L Door locks VIN: WDBUH83J25 This 211 wagon originally came in with a complaint that the push button start would not work, and he could not open the car from any door by pulling the handle. He could lock the car from the passenger side only, using the handle button. The remote key works f... |
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| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L Accessories VIN: WDBTK65J35 I think I know what is wrong with this one, I just need someone to hold my hand and tell me everything will be all right. This car came to me with a complaint that the battery goes dead after sitting a week. It has a new battery and alternator. I checked for... |
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| 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3GS64C42 Vehicle was towed to my shop because of drivability issues. Started, idled well and drove down the road fine. I noticed a print-out of various codes from an AutoZone on the front passenger seat. On it were 6 codes including a P0340 for cam sensor. Cleared all ... Trouble codes: U1255 (Class 2 data link malfunction), U1016 (Loss of PCM communication), B1328 (Device power circuit high), U1066 (Loss of RIM communication), P0121 (TPS performance), P1599 (Engine stall or near stall detected) |
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| 2007 Toyota RAV4 2.4L Dome light & Mirrors VIN: JTMZD33V27 The power mirrors and the dome lights do not work on this Toyota. We have checked the power to the BCM. Has any body ever run into this problem. |
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| 2007 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0L Possible ECM VIN: JTEBU14R37 Hi Techs, not great at electrical but thought I will try. Vehicle towed in, no crank no start. No mil light. No communication with Ecm. No power at STA fuse at drivers j/b. Battery voltage at STSW E6-12 of Ecm when Ignition switch in start mode. No power at ST... |
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| 2007 Volvo S80 V8 4.4L torque VIN: YV1AH85247 Hi. I hate to post a help request for this but I am at a loss for info. on this car. I am replacing a damaged timing cover and I need the torque spec. for the crank bolt, lower intake, plenum, and timing cover bolts. If anyone that has this info. and could ple... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2007 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8L Steering Wheel VIN: 1GCGG25V37 As much as I appreciate everyone's help and advice...but at the end of the day the multiple variations in replies I got only served to further confuse the issue and prove, if anything, that there is no consensus about what this issue is or what causes it. I ... |
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| 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GD6G43G5A I was waiting to see the truck again to see if the code returned .I ohmed out the new denso o2s and the resistance was 5 ohms higher then the bosch the code I was getting was for high resistance even though the bosch o2s were lower then the densos no news is g... Trouble codes: P0057, P0060. |
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| 2014 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WC5E38E Thanks to all who replied. The fix was a return to the dealer for a reflash. Trouble codes: P0178. |
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| 2000 Chrysler Cirrus LXi 2.5L No Start VIN: 1C3EJ56H3Y The computer was defective, it had no buss communication. Funny thing was installed new computer and flashed VIN and still had no start. Could read data and codes, etc. The fuel pump was defective. In talking further with the customer, it acted like it was... |
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| 2000 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L head gasket replacement VIN: 1B7GL2AN1Y First off, thanks for the tips. Consensus is: Even if it's possible to R&R the heads without removing the front cover, it's not advisable. Good advice and I will be sure to follow it. This is another case where the most direct method is not necessarily the f... |
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| 2009 Dodge Journey SE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D4GG47B49 Thanks to everyone who helped with this. I did the 8 hour cooldown and then checked all of the temp sensors. Coolant temp sensor 1 was 5 degrees colder than the other sensors. I verified with a temp gun that it was wrong. I got a sensor and installed it wi... Trouble codes: P2183. |
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| 2003 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Misfire VIN: 1FAFP45X33 so after swapping coils and injectors. smoke checking the intake cold and hot. blocking off the egr system ect. we were unable to get a 100% spot on solution for this car. customer elected to stop spending time on it and put it away for the winter. we ... Trouble codes: P0304, P0307. |
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| 2012 Honda Accord LX 2.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 1HGCP2F3XC As standard procedure with any electrical issue I always check voltage drop at any power and ground connection I can find. I also tried to make it act up by wiggling the ignition key. After talking with the customer again, I learned this has only happened on... |
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| 2015 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L starter VIN: 5J6RM4H58F I cant begin to thank the people on this site for having each others back. Upon further diagnosis the starter relay had dislodged.thanks to everyone |
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| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2.7L power steering VIN: KM8JN12D58 Replacing power steering pump 2nd time seemed to work. I just noticed the IATNs vin decoder identified this as a Tiburon, not a Tucson which is what it is. Draw from my scenario what you will. I replaced with remaned unit from AZ( only one that had it for n... |
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| 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5L Abs VIN: 1N4AL3APXE Sorry for the delay, haven't had a chance to get back here. So I did as Timothy from Wisconsin suggested and scoped the voltages to all the modules under the hood. Learned that is a much easier approach to test. Everything looked the same so I can assume that ... |
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| 2004 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WP1AB29P54 visual inspection of bank 2 intake camshaft revealed one of the two short-pulse points had snapped clean off at its base, making the offending point of failure hard to see (without an o-scope). bank 1 cam signal ring showed one of the short-pulse points appea... Trouble codes: P0018 (position of inlet camshaft in relation to crankshaft bank 2 above/below limit.). |
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| 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L transmission VIN: 4S4BRBCC2A after ohm reading of 6ohms @ T4, I an pretty sure problem lies in TCC solenoid, which is serviced as part of the valve body ($788.00) I recommended transmission replacement as I am not comfortable opening an original transmission with 140,000 miles on it, Cust... |
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| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWRA71K98 OK Kiddies... The Ignition switch stopped to passenger airbag lite coming on. The master window switch got the windows working. The fuel pump relay stopped the batt. from going dead [I think!], and the FUEL PUMP MODULE $120 part, fixed the stalling/low pressur... Trouble codes: 00135 (p0087 fuel rail press too low- intermittent), 50217 (u0429 invalid data from steering column module- intermittent), 01378 (p0562 system voltage too low), 01674 (p068a ecm power relay load circut de-energized too early- intermittent), 00668 (supply voltage terminal 30). |
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