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| 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L No Start VIN: 1G6DP56715 Intermittently ignition key will turn, engine will not crank, key will not come out of ignition while vehicle is acting up all modules have a u0100 code except the ecm and I can not communicate with the ecm. So we replaced ecm and now the new ecm will not prog... Trouble codes: U0100 |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L Mechanical VIN: 1GNEK13T83 I have this 5.3l here with a rattle that sounds like lifters. It sounds loudest on left bank. I removed left valve cover, and don't see any issues there. I read about the problems with the pickup tube oring, but I don't think that's the issue, because this thi... |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5L Steering VIN: 1G1ZT54845 no power steering at times. found code c0545,steering torque input sensor. replaced steering column and relearned. now I have steering wheel ditter, (steering wheel pulses back and forth at idle rapidly). I have no codes. help appreciated. thx |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LT 3.5L No Start, Stall Customer first came in with concern a week ago, after further questioning says it seemed to come on with cooler weather this fall. Pulled codes nothing found, customer says it will start/stall, what I find is first twist of the key cold it will just keep crank... |
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| 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L Clock Spring VIN: 2C3KA53VX9 Has anybody run in to broken clock springs on Chrysler's for no apparent reason? Any advice? |
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| 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.8L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1B4GT44L6W No starter function followed by starter engaging/disengaging with key in start position. Normal starter function with starter relay bridged. Starter relay ground through PCM suspect. ASD and IAC clicking rapidly and intermittently with key off. MIL flickers in... |
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| 2002 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L No Start VIN: 1B7HL48N72 Hi everybody. This truck came in a tow truck with no start problem next day i crank it and it works. In 20-30 min. Cut off. No fuel pressure, no spark, no gauges and "no bus" legend on the cluster screen, check shut down relay it was good, all fuses are ok, on... |
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| 2007 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7L Unknown VIN: 1D8HB48207 hello all i have a 07 dodge Durango that is blowing air out the vents and the modes will not change and also the temp door will not change.as soon as i turn the control on,i get 6 ac codes that pop up,they are b1040 b104c b1058 b1052 b103a b1046.they are all d... |
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| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L Accessories VIN: 2D8HN44H38 Have no fuse message on instrument cluster . Have checked all fuses. Have power to all IOD fuses. Scanner reads power false on IOD. VF display cannot be turned off by scanner. Do I have a problem with the cluster or am I missing something ? Thanks for any help... |
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| 1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L transfer case VIN: 1FTDX1866V p1820 code in gem module followed pinpoint test replaced gem module tested circuits they test fine with ids can command transfer case cw and ccw but only get a good ground signal or/lb wire and no signal on br/wh |
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| 2004 Ford Freestar SE 3.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 2FMZA51694 Freestar came in barely running and was prone to stalling when cold. misfires present on all cylinders and lean code showing on bank 2. Plugs replaced and wires were in good condition.Clips on variable intake actuator were all broken and disconnected and now r... Trouble codes: P2197, P0174 |
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| 2006 Ford Five Hundred SE 3.0L vehicle power VIN: 1FAFP231X6 Hello everyone! Have this ford five hundred here that intermittently stalls. Of course, all we have to go on is the customer's description as the vehicle will not stall for us. When it happens, the dash lights and headlights go out and everything loses power.... |
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| 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FDSF30546 This truck misses and bucks on acceleration. We have cleared codes and replaced #6 plug and coil. MIL flashes and mode six shows #6 misfires but no code. When watching fuel pressure on the scanned it is mostly at 40 psi but manual gauge only shows 30psi. We ca... Trouble codes: P0420 (Weak Catalytic converter), P0306 (6 miss) |
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| 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8L Radio VIN: 1GTEC14V81 I have a client with a 2001 Sierra that has the radio in Theft lock. I have the 6 digit number retrieved from the unit 592595 can some send me the radio code? I tried calling the gm number that used to give you the automated menu but it just rings and rings... |
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| 2008 Honda Civic EX 1.8L No Start VIN: 1HGFA15878 2008 civic 1.8 no communication with all the modules check power and ground on obd2 there all good n fuses.could a bad cluster cause this problem or the fuse block under the dash |
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| 2002 Infiniti G20 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKCP11A42 Customer replace idle air control valve due to valve stuck. Now the rpm fluctuates up and down; at times the rpm will not fluctuates but i can hear the motor rev up and down. As soon as you put in drive, the vehicle will go without stepping on the gas. I check... Trouble codes: P0505, P0325 (Knock sensor) |
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| 2003 Infiniti FX45 4.5L Ivt - VIN: JNRBS08W63 Hello, This infinity came to us with P0021 code the customer replaced the IVT - position bank 2 sensor with no success. I tested all connectors and wires to sensors listed in short test. All sensors were within spec wiring and connectors were ok. I found the... |
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| 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L Engine oil pressure VIN: 1J4FF48S3Y I have a 2000 Cherokee, customer only had vehical for a couple of weeks now. Noticed after engine is up to temperature the oil pressure drops to about 0, I verified this by using a mechanical gauge. 45 psi at cold, then as engine is running and oil is hot (180... |
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| 1998 Plymouth Voyager Expresso 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2P4GP45G6W came in with check engine light,van runs fine.had p1494 and p1495 concerning leak detection pump.cleared codes p1494 come back immediately.codes for leak detection pump but vehicle does not have one.looks factory,everything intact.customer concern is check eng... Trouble codes: P1494, P1495 |
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| 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G2HX53L6N Car was towed in for no start. It started right up so I hooked up a fuel pressure gauge and let it run. It got hot and died, had no spark or injector pulse or RPM signal. The wave form from the crank sensor was intermittent so I replaced the crank sensor and t... |
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| 2012 Ram 3500 ST 6.7L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C63D3GL7C The codes set at the same time and the engine cuts out and runs rough for a moment then runs fine with the check engine light on. Scope tested the Mass air flow sensor and the sensor seems to be working correctly. The EGR by pass valve works until the code set... Trouble codes: P0102 (Mass air flow sensor A circuit low), P245C |
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| 2001 Saturn L300 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G8JW54R61 This car came in with engine light on and a complaint of extremely high idle. Park or Neutral, the idle will climb to about 4K. Put it in gear and it idles back down. Owner states that the used car dealer she bought the car from has already replaced the thrott... Trouble codes: P0221 (TP Sensor 2 Out of Range) |
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| 1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L oil filter VIN: 3VWCC21C1X Good customer comes in for regular oil change and inspect for oil leak. Found oil filter leaking at seam, changed oil and filter. Technician looked in filter and found filter media collapsing (carquest blue line) but media does not seem plugged. Told customer ... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2009 BMW 750Li 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAKB835X9 After lots of research and doing all of the tests that you guys/gals told me, I have determined that this vehicle has to go to the dealer. My scan tool gave me a lot of info but as some of you said we couldn't trust it. One thing it did give me was a fuel pres... Trouble codes: 15010, 15040, 14010, 14050, 14040, 14000. |
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| 1996 Chevrolet C3500HD 7.4L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GDHC34J5T Ok guys, I backed up on this one and started from scratch. But first verified a suspicion that the load applied by alternator was causing my issues and not the wiring or the fact that it was charging. I set up a battery external from vehicle and connected my o... |
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| 2005 Chrysler 300 Limited 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3JA53G75 Thank you all who reply and helpfull iATN site! Most of you suggested the throttle body, so I went ahead and replaced it, and reprogram, more then a week ago. I have not hear from car owner yet, so it must be fix. Trouble codes: P2118 (ETC motor current performance), P2110 (ETC system forced limited RPM). |
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| 1985 Ford F-150 4.9L Rocker Arm Thank you everyone for your input, I'm comfortable to think oil pressure is good, I change the oil every 1500 miles or so and have for 12 years. I will investigate the spark knock and EGR, and will try a tank of 93 octane and see if the noise decreases or go... |
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| 2013 Ford Escape SEL 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMCU9HXXD I didn't realize that we needed a tool to actually hold the crank pully itself.we used all tools including the crank pulley tool and all is good.thank you all very much for all your advice. Trouble codes: P0016. |
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| 2013 Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium 2.0L No Start VIN: NM0KS9CN0D I replaced the ignition transceiver and customer brought in the second key.Still no start. Think I jumped the gun when I saw the B 1600 code. I spent a few hours checking, and decided to disconnect the mass air flow sensor and the truck started right up. Don't... Trouble codes: B1600 (PATS Ignition Key Transponder Signal Not Recieved). |
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| 2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali 6.0L Hesitation VIN: 1GKFK66U53 Thanks to all who replied. After replacing both front hubs the problem went away. IATN community saved us again - there was no codes in the ABS ! |
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| 2001 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.5L heat VIN: KMHWF35V51 Thanks to all that replied. A new thermostat fixed this vehicle. The stat looked fine and the new stat came up to temp the same as the original stat did. This type of stat has an extra spring at the back that blocks the passage from the water pump. The spring ... |
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| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L Misfire VIN: KM8SC13E24 Dan and Timothy were right there to bail me out when I really needed help, the answer is coil 2's wire goes to cylinder 5, coil 4 to cyl 1 and coil 6 to cyl 3 .Alldata has everything except the info I need!Thanks for your time and assistance! |
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| 2006 Land Rover LR3 4.0L No Start VIN: SALAE24466 Fixed! Geeeez, Car would always start for us! BUT one morning it cranked and did not start! Fuel pressure was perfect. Had no spark! So we took a shot (Naill from New York, THANK YOU!)We R&R the intake manifold and replaced The capacitor! Part # LR02524... Trouble codes: P2118 (throttle body over current). |
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