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2005 BMW X3 3.0i 3.0L Starting System VIN: WBXPA93485
Greetings. I have a 2003 BMW X3 that came in with a no crank no start condition. We have replaced the starter motor and transmission position switch no no effect. I have an EGS code 060: Transmission Switch and 145: Torque Reduction CAN. There are no faults in...
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2002 Dodge Durango SLT Plus 4.7L 4-Hi VIN: 1B4HS58N02
Okay customer has been driving around for the last 6 months through summer in 4-Hi. Due to it being stuck in 4 hi when she bought it. Encoder motor was replaced as there was no activity from dash switch or DRB. After replacement I didnt look and the switch w...
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2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.0L fuel injector VIN: WDYPE84577
sprinter techs help!!! this 3.0l is killing me here, two injectors have been leaking for a long time and they have seized themselves to the inside of the head. @#$data says to use special tool 9552, I have seen multiple tools online for sale but really don't w...
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2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L No Start
towed in...cranks, no start...sounds like it wants to start...blows white smoke while cranking...no pcm codes...icp goes up to 2800psi while cranking...all injectors sound strong when performing injector buzz test...fuses 30 and 22 are good for fuel heater...h...
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2003 Ford Mustang 3.8L Flash PCM problem VIN: 1FAFP40443
Hi, I have problem flash PCM with my J2534 pass thru device. I want flash new software mustang 3.8 2003, but when start flash show me error code 0 -0x0 851082. If change size tires have the same problem, but when something change in GEM ni problem. Try flash ... Trouble codes: 000 (0-0x0 851082)
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3L blend door VIN: 5NMSH13E98
Vehicle came in left side hotter at all vents than right side. about 15 degrees difference. Engine temp running 190 Degrees. Tested blend door actuators found left not responding as it should replaced both actuators still same problem. Heater core is not stopp...
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1999 Lexus RX300 3.0L Fans and Compressor VIN: JT6HF10V8X
I bought a 1999 Lexus RX300 from a guy who ran into a ditch. The right(passenger) fender and strut were damaged. I changed those parts. When I went to drive it, initially the AC cycled on and off. At the same time, the fans seemed to stop working. Now, neither...
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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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2009 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL21E79
I bought an 09 Altima from somebody who had recently had the engine changed. Initially it would crank but not start. However, he said he was trying to recharge the battery and he believes he shorted something out b/c it would not do anything after that. The li... Trouble codes: P2100 (p2101-), P2101
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2007 Pontiac G5 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2AJ55FX7
Customer swapped out BCM with used unit for a shift lock problem Did not fix his problem so original BCM was installed. MIL lamp is now on P0315 Crank Variation Not Learned and U0121 Lost Communication With EBCM. This vehicle has RPO J41 ===NO ABS/TCS on this ... Trouble codes: U0121, P0315
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2004 Toyota Prius 1.5L Staring System VIN: JTDKB20U14
car came into the shop after going in a puddle tested the harness we came to find bad shift actuator and bad battery installed both new and now p3102 and c2300 won't clear and still won't ready lost and could use some ideas
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L timing belt VIN: 3VWRL81K39
Replaced timing belt,pulleys and water pump. Removing alignment pins injection pump came out fine and crank. Cam pin would not come out I pulled on it so much the knob come off I put a nut on it put a bar behind it. In would not move. Has anyone else had this ...
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1991 Chevrolet S10 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCCT19Z6M
Ok, thank you everyone with the advice. It was the distributor. It actually started up in the morning after sitting outside in the cold. so we brought it in and let it warm up. after warming up, we shut the vehicle off and tried restarting but nothing. So tha...
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L oil pressure
After replacing oil cooler with both pressure relief valves In it I still had high oil pressure with 2 different manual guages. We told customer that he more than likely had an internal blockage of a pressure passage from debris or spun cam bearing. We then ad...
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2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13S07
Everyone that said it was not the pcm was wrong , I ordered a new pcm from pcm of nc inc , with a stock tune and installed it , the old computer showed both 02 sensors going lean when the system ran but was throwing a p0411 , after new pcm the system runs and ... Trouble codes: P0411 (testing and results).
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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1G1AL58F88
Sorry for the delayed fix, but I wasn't 100% sure on this one. I put 12 gallons of premium (no ethanol) fuel in, and after this vehicle warmed up it ran ok, so I took it out for a 20 mile drive. It hasn't acted up since. I am thinking it possibly had E-85 i...
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2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 4.3L no crank VIN: 1GCFG15X88
Thanks for everyones input. Ended up being I had to reprogram the VTD as a placed module and not a flash. Once I programmed the VTD everything was fine. Thanks for your help.
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.7L Misfire VIN: 1D7HU18D24
Hopefully, all of you had a great Thanksgiving with your family! As for this Dodge, she received a new, dodge PCM and four new O2 sensors. The PCM was locked on the B1S1 ckt and the same sensor, the heater ckt was not responding. Bank one was responding full ... Trouble codes: P0300 (Multiple misfire).
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2010 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5L Ignition Key VIN: 2B3CA3CV8A
Customer has not returned with the vehicle for further diagnosis. So for the time I will close this request. Thank you for the replies.
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1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Rear lift bags VIN: 1FMPU18L6X
Well, thanks to those that replied. One of you gave me the procedure to reset the BCM for the air suspension. During this check I figured out that the problem was Operator Error when using the Modis. Even though I was on the shock inflate screen, it wouldn'...
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2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Misfire VIN: 1FTWW33F11
We checked the amp pattern on all injectors, replaced cam sensor and changed oil and filter. This seemed to improve the condition, customer wanted to drive it and see if it improved more with miles. Will return in 500 for another oil change. Appreciate all the... Trouble codes: P0284.
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2008 Ford E-250 4.6L No Start,No Insterment Cluster VIN: 1FTNE24W78
Well this is what the dealer done.they replace the interment Cluster and it worked. But it still would not crank some how during testing they discovered that if you put power to the power wire going to radio that it would start and run unhook the power wire an...
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged 4.2L camshaft VIN: SALSH23459
Thanks for the info, it went exactly as we had planned, replaced the head and cam and now all is well.
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2013 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Cam Timing - Intake VIN: WMWZP3C54D
With 20k on this engine, the timing chain had no measurable slack or wear, and the guides were in great shape. Changed the oil and test drove numerous times without the code returning, so we sent it out and are hoping this intermittent issue will not come back...
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