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	2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 3.0L Safety VIN: 5UXZW0C55B car came in with serpentine belt broken & battery light is on, idler pulley was broken, install new pulley & new belt, now i have a new issue there's no turn signals, no power windows & no dash lights, & a message comes on & it say light system malfunction , s...	View
	2002 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L interior lights VIN: 3G5DA03E52 One for you GoodWrench boys. Got this 02 Rendezvous that had the BCM replaced for intermittent operation of power windows etc. New BCM fixed that problem but now none of the interior lights work. Dash dimmer also doesn't work. The shop thought maybe they hadn'...	View
	2006 Cadillac DTS 4.6L riding, tracking VIN: 1G6KD57996 The customer complained that when the brakes were applied he had a feeling that the car had a left to right pulling/sway motion and then track straight until you stopped. We checked the steering components and found that the wheels (when the car was in the air...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L Mechanical VIN: 1GNEK12Z04 Vehicle came in with a frozen left front caliper. Replaced calipers on front and all four brake pads and rotors. Went to manual bleed and lost brake pedal and red brake light came on. Now i have no brake pedal. The pedal does not come back up unless i pull it ...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L ignition, fuel pump, etc VIN: 1GNDS13S05 We have a 2005 Trailblazer 4.2l with a no start condition. First thing I disconnected the battery and cleaned the throttle body with no luck. I hook my solus scanner up and it shows a p1682 igntion switch circuit fault. The code will not clear. The engine will...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LS 5.3L Failed Smog Test VIN: 2GCEC13Z17 Unable to complete Catalyst monitor. All monitors are competed except Catalyst. Both the customer & I have driven this truck hundreds of miles. I printed up & followed the procedure outlined in GM Doc.ID 744510 I've had a few stubborn vehicles in the past but ...	View
	2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport 3.6L ecu VIN: 2CNDL73738 replace battery on other shop and car wont crank or start. theft light wont light up get codes p0513 and p1631 only, on scanner when connected I can see key is learn but when turn the run position I also see crank request ok, but car wont start. any ideas	View
	1996 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L smokes VIN: 3B7KF23C6T I got one here just trying to to pinpoint down better. veh came in with oil leak. Dye test found push rod inspection leak. insp truck prior to tear down. I found that it seemed to have a crank no start at times after shut off. cycle key and try to start before... Trouble codes: P0403	View
	1997 Dodge Caravan 3.3L Stall VIN: 1C4GP45R8V Hi I've been struggling with this caravan for days. It stalls intermittently at idle or when stopping at red lights. Sometimes it throws a P0320 code. Sometimes it won't throw codes at all. I checked the cam and crank sensor signals but all seems ok. Fig 1 h... Trouble codes: P0320	View
	2003 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L O2 Sensor Heater Mon VIN: 1D8GP243X3 Hello TECHS! Need help on this one. Post Head Job (spring broke on a cylinder). Replaced Pre and Post Catalyst Oxygen Sensors. OBD II Oxygen Sensor Heater Readiness Monitor will not complete. All other monitors are completed. Used a BOSCH KTS340 Scan Tool to r...	View
	2009 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L engine VIN: 2B3KK53T29 Vehicle came in with noisy lifters and misfire on #3 cylinder-Tore engine down found one of the lobes wore down-Replaced camshaft and all lifters with all oem parts-soaked lifters in oil-used ultra slick assembly lube-Now after she put [...] on it the lift...	View
	2001 Ferrari 360 Modena 3.6L Surge VIN: ZFFYU51A91 thank you in advance fjor taking the time to read this one , i have a this ferrari that i dont have any info on, and could not find any on line, i have three codes, p1609 ,p1610, and p1454 if you guys can give me a hand on this one i really appreciate it than...	View
	2014 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0L program VIN: 1FTFW1CF8E This truck was sent to us by the body shop to have the restraint module programmed. The new one was already installed, and they said they threw the old one away. I am using an IDS to program, but don't have access to the as built data to complete programming. ...	View
	2005 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L Valve Train VIN: 2GTEK13T45 Vehicle initially came in our shop after the customer attempted to replaced his stock exhaust manifolds with headers and broke the back stud off in the heads on both sides. Passenger side was easy enough but the driver's side we had to r and r the engine to ac...	View
	2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4L pcm VIN: 5NPET46C57 Hello Techs, I had my body shop drop off this vehicle that had an engine replaced in another facility. The vehicle runs great and there are no noted issues until the car was to be inspected to find that there is no communication with the PCM by use of the OBD ...	View
	2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L No Start VIN: SAJDA01D7Y The cat is crying 2000 jaguar s type elderly owned near mint no miles 32k car will run fine for several times and then crank no start condition occures , we got it in the shop and started the car over the last three weeks , started and ran fine every time... Trouble codes: B1676	View
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall Hello all, I have a 2001 Jeep grand cherokee with the 4.0 , vehicle came in with a start then stall. I clearly saw that it was the security stall, skim . anyway I scanned all dtc and saw that all of the modules in the vehicle are completely not receiving seria...	View
	2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 2.8L cabin heat VIN: 1J4GL48565 Trying to find information on how the electric clutch for cabin heater works.Engine is coming up to proper operating temp. Not getting warm enough heat in the vehicle to defrost windows or warm up cab area.	View
	2008 Kia Sorento EX 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJD73638 Hi guys purge control valve was leaking when it was not on, the fuel cap seal was torn.. Replaced both cleared all codes test drove the SUV did not have enough fuel to run monitor so I let the customer take it.. Did not charge him right away very good customer... Trouble codes: P0441	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 6.0L oil temp VIN: WDBGA57G2V This vehicle came in with a code P1163 (oil level implausible) and a huge oil leak. The oil level switch (located on the upper oil pan near where the oil dipstick tube goes into the pan) was leaking. We repaired the leak, cleared codes, and test drove the vehi...	View
	2004 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L timing p0300 VIN: 1N4BA41E94 I have a 3.5 maxima that came in making a noise from the timing chain area. found that the primary chain tensioner was making noise and jumping around. used new secondary tensioners and primary tensioners as well as 3 new chains. torqued everything going back ...	View
	1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 3.6L Passenger heat VIN: WP0AB2964L Rarely any heat in pass compartment. Car has full Fabspeed exhaust system with heater boxes built into headers. All rear air ducts installed and intact. I don't understand accessing heat ducts in footwell areas so I can't tell if heat is reaching front. The A/...	View
	2000 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2.7L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: WP0CB2982Y Fuel Trim Issue, @ Idle both banks go +4.50% and Lambda High. (Maxed out). Smoke tested. Replaced Oil Separator & Mas Air Flow Sensor. Fuel Pressure and Regulator test. Disconnected and plugged Vacuum supply @ intake. Plugged off Brake Booster Supply. Compare... Trouble codes: P0507 (Idle Stop Control int), P0102 (Hot Film MAF Sesor), P1130 (02 Sen Adaption Idle Range B2 Light On)	View
	2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.8L cool system VIN: WP1AC2920C Hi,Porsche Tech, The Porsche Cayenne Coolant temp is 120℃ when engine is idle speed，Coolant temp is 105℃ when engine is 2000rpm. Thanks	View
	2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid 2.4L code only no symptom VIN: 3GSCL93Z19 Im looking for a known good waveform for the cam crank correlation on this engine. any help would be great. thanks Trouble codes: P0340, P0431	View
	2002 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L Unknown VIN: JT3GN86R92 This 4 runner has a high speed type of vibration that occurs at about 68 mph -75 mph. It is hard to describe what it feels like, but it is not rpm related- road speed related.You can feel it whether is is in a pull,or coast situation.In gear or out.Maybe even ...	View
	2006 Volvo V70 2.5T 2.5L Washer Nozzle VIN: YV1SW59206 How do I get the old nozzle out of the brass tube without damaging anything?	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2005 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Alternator bracket VIN: 5UXFB53535 Thanks to all that answered and in particular Dan and Michael. I now have all the information needed for the repair and as there is many BMW's in my area I'm certain to make this repair again. Cheers and Season's GREASINGS!	7
	2001 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Brakes? VIN: 1G4HR54K71 As several of you mentioned the lower control arms were the problem. could not feel any play but after removal the problem was obvious. Thanks to all.	25
	1982 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale 4.1L Exhaust VIN: 2GCEC14D4C Wow one hell of a parts gal.. Thanks all found one.. White bro in Columbus Ga great ppl .. She was able to locate it in just a few hours.. Other failed me lol	13
	1994 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Engine stall, rough idle VIN: 1GCEK14K0R David [...] was the most helpful, suggested replacing fuel injectors, which did correct the problem. Injectors ohms were correct. Injector voltages were all in line, spray pattern looked good, scoping injectors showed no problems. Which is to coin an old phras...	28
	2000 Chevrolet K3500 6.5L No Start VIN: 1GCHK33F6Y ok the truck is fixed, even though the new pcm is not flashed to the veh it still should have data with a scanner. i went through 3 bad pcm's unitil i got a good one. and these were reman not used. thanks for the help everyone.	14
	2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Battery VIN: 2GCEK19T32 Since we had a security lamp staying on, and no communication with the cluster we decided to pursue that first. All the connections to the cluster were good. (power, ground and buss lines) We got a new cluster installed it and were able to communicate with the...	12
	2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GNEC13TX5 SO WE SUBLET THIS OUT TO HAVE THE PCM REPROGRAMMED. THE PCM DID NOT FIX THE CONCERN. THE SHOP THAT DOES OUR PROGRAMMING FOR US HELPED US OUT WITH A LITTLE ADDED DIAG. ON THIS HUNK OF JUNK. TURNS OUT IT WAS A SECURITY ISSUE IN THE BCM THAT WASN'T PRODUCING ANY ...	19
	2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3L No Drive Or 3rd VIN: 3GNEC12007 well well, turns out I got a defective forward sprag overrun clutch element. Replace it, ran like brand new. I did update the tcm software though.	7
	2012 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8L traction control VIN: 1GCWGGCA0C Thank you members for the insight of testing a wheel hub bearing that shows up on "live data". Indeed the 2wd hub bearing was bad. Installed the new unit; started the vehicle and the light was not even on.	9
	1991 Dodge Stealth ES 3.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JB3XD54B3M R&R the computer this morning and sure enough there is a large spot on the PCB that is damaged next to the large cap. Doesn't look like the cap is damaged but either way this is a direct fault as 5 resistors are covered in black and look like a good short took...	13
	2006 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX4 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7HU18246 Thanks to all that responded. As I read down the list of replies nothing seemed to stand out as what was wrong and most were things that we had already checked a number of times. Most were saying that the compression was to low but even with 125-130/psi we sho... Trouble codes: P0307 (7 cylinder missfire).	10
	2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3L No Start Thanks For All The Help, I Was Checking Spark At Coil, I Did Try A Different Coil, We Use Delco Parts At Our Shop. What I Found Was The White Wire At The Coil Was Broke At The Terminal Up Inside The Connector. When I Was Checking It I Was Pushing It Back Toget... Trouble codes: N0NE.	13
	2010 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 5.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALMF1E44A I replace the high fiel pressure sensor & that took care of the problem	3
	2015 Lexus NX300h 2.5L Tpms VIN: JTJBJRBZ0F I was able to get 4 aftermarket sensors registered, initialized and reporting fine to Techstream and got the TPMS warning light to go off... but the dash display will only display "--" for the pressure of each sensor. I then installed one OEM sensor 42607-300...	6
	2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L door locks, radio, and many more VIN: WDBSK75F53 I made a follow-up call to the customer this morning. He said there have been absolutely no issues in the last week. He is convinced that installing the new and correct VRLA/AGM battery has fixed all the electrical problems he was having. I'm not as easily con...	8
	2002 Mini Cooper 1.6L clutch VIN: WMWRC334X2 Many thanks to all that responded. Edwardo nailed it. Pulled trans back out to discover a fracture crack in the clutch fork. Lesson learned. Thanks again!	8
	2003 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L No Start VIN: JN1DA31A73 I did check all the basic, grounds and anything else, before I post for helps. Double check again still NO SPARK, INJECTOR PULSE and RPM OK. To me, it has to be the TIMING CHAINS. I don't have the OK from customer to tear down. Sorry, It took little whil...	8
	2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: 3N1AB51A25 After messing with the car for some time checking everything, I ended up installing a NISMO Cold air intake and got rid of the customers performance intake from god knows where, that was installed when the car came in, after installing the NISMO intake the A/F...	5
	1998 Plymouth Voyager Expresso 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2P4GP45G6W thanks for all replys,but this vehicle has no ldp and never did.see no vacuum hose see no wire,vent hose goes from canister neatly along the frame.looks factory.amazing 17 year old vehicle and no information.i did see something when i googled about only califo... Trouble codes: P1494, P1495.	8
	2003 Pontiac Montana 3.4L Starting VIN: 1GMDX03E33 Glenn from Texas got me to thinking to go back and go over and stress test the wiring and I got numerous wires to break when I pulled on them. We don't use butt connectors and solder all wires. I think I rushed job because of thanksgiving weekend and I did not...	7
	2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 2.5L Security VIN: 4S3BL62696 Thank you for your responses. Calvin explained how the system works and got me comfortable enough to talk intelligently on my car. This is the 3rd week the dealership has had my car just to program the keys so obviously, I will have no problem being more infor...	4

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