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| 1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8L D engagement VIN: WAUAA88G3T After rebuild we had no D engagement, but will engage fine on 3, 2, 1 & R settings...P also works fine. No trans codes, watched shifter data stream on display group 003...P is 0, R is 1, N is 0, D is 1, 3, is 1, 2 is 1, 1 is 1. The transmission works fine...le... |
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| 1999 BMW 740i 4.4L Asc Unit VIN: WBAGG8337X Hi everyone, we are looking for you opinion on this CAN Network problem. We sent the ASC unit back to BBA to be repaired for the CAN BUS being inoperative and they sent it back saying it was just fine. From what I can tell the Scan tool (maxisys) communicates ... |
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| 1995 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GCGC24K4S customer came in and said it ran and quit,started replacing all componentd.verified and all parts plugged in good,looking for 12 + at abd plug but donot have.my chcheck engine lite is not on like normal with key on.can`t get any codes out of it. started one ti... |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer North Face 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNET16S13 Hello and Merry Xmas next week. We have in our shop a 2003 Chevy Trail Blazer with a code P1345 cam/crank correlation.The vehicle starts and idles fine and appeared to have the common issues of cam phaser and cam sensor replaced already in an attempt to fix ve... Trouble codes: P1345 (cam/crank correlation) |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2L WOT does not upshift VIN: 1G1ZS52F45 On a test drive the customer states the car used to rev up to 6500 rpm, now only to 5000, does not shift unless you let off the pedal a little. |
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| 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 |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WT58NX8 Merry x-mas and happy new year to all...(But not to me with out your help) Car came in for state and emissions. Check engine light on, secondary air incorrect flow. Knowing this is a on going problem went though intire flow chart. Checked powers grounds,relay,... Trouble codes: P0651, P2431 |
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| 1999 Dodge Stratus 2.4L lockup converter no engine codes. Tran codes -p1791 loss of prime--po736 gear ratio error in reverse--po731 gear ratio error in first. Runs prefect 45mph and below. Above 48mph when lockup kicks in,you get alittle bucking on very slight throttle when its just trying to coast.g... |
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| 2002 Dodge Dakota Sport 4.7L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, Exhaust Backfire VIN: 1B7HG38NX2 Real problem vehicle here. Vehicle came in with a bad misfire under load plus backfiring out of the exhaust with no power on acceleration. Always codes a misfire on cylinders 1, 3, and 5. Swapped injectors and coils, codes stayed. Replaced spark plugs (autol... Trouble codes: P0112 (IAT Sensor has not been installed since before problem), P0300 (Ramdon Misfire), P0301 (p0303-), P0303 (p0305-), P0305 (testing and results) |
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| 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 ST 5.9L 4-2 shift VIN: 3D7KU28CX4 Hello. we have a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with 5.9 cummins engine. 2 months ago Truck was towed in with the front pump seal leaking. Because of the high mileage the customer wanted to install a reman transmission, at the same time we sent out the cluster to get reb... |
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| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L ride control VIN: 1D8HN54P58 This vehicle has a handling problem at speeds over 40-50 mph. It feels like the rear of the vehicle is shifting/rocking side to side, like a tire wobble,it is NOT like a vibration. Swapping the tires around front to rear doesn't help. It doesn't "feel" like it... |
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| 1999 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU32X7X Code p0171 and p 0174. Need help. Replaced both upper and lower intake gaskets. Still the same codes Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean bank 1), P0174 (Lean bank 2) |
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| 2001 Ford F650 5.9L No power VIN: 3FDNF65171 Driver said this has never had much power since they bought it. When driving yesterday they said it started blowing white smoke like a mosquito fogger and lost power. Was not smoking when they got here and hasn't smoked since. Still has no power though. It's d... |
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| 1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG5652X hello group, i have this 99 accord, problem with it is it keeps blowing the driver out inside the ecm for the bypass control solinoid. First off the history of the car is the light has been on for a couple years, does anyone know exactly what the acceptable am... |
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| 2000 Infiniti Q45 Anniversary Edition 4.1L starter VIN: JNKBY31A9Y Hello, Techs. This car came to shop because of no start(no crank, only click sound when turn the key). After replaced starter, now the car starts only if connected with shop's charger(set to start engine). tried to clean up the terminals and check the ground c... |
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| 2005 Jaguar XJ8 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJWA79C75 Thanks to all in advance! This is my own car that I've owned for 4 years and 30k miles. Recently, upon restarting hot, it will set the check engine light with codes p0138, p0158? Scanned and all seems ok? Reset light sometimes ok for 75 miles sometimes on firs... Trouble codes: P0138, P0150 |
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| 1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBGA51E3S Replaced engine in this S500 due to timing chain breakage. Everything went well during swap. Had to transfer throttle body from old engine to new one. Started engine after swap and engine idles at about 1500 RPM, throttle pedal has to be pushed about 1-2" befo... Trouble codes: 4 (Hot wire mass air flow sensor bank 2/2 voltage too high/low) |
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| 2005 Saturn Vue 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5GZCZ23D95 P2176 Code returns. Data for actual throttle position shows 38%. Is there a procedure for relearning the minimum throttle position? TPS data 1 and 2 with new throttle body show no dropouts or glitches. Following wiring diagram and "Guided Component Tests"... Trouble codes: P2176 (Minimum Throttle Position Not Learned) |
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| 2007 Subaru Forester X 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1SG63637 So I am pretty sure I got screwed on this Subaru, maybe someone else can shed some light on the issue. Car came in a 7 weeks ago with a check engine light illuminated. P0456 was stored in memory. Current EVAP condition was a passed test. Cleared codes and sen... Trouble codes: P0456 (Evaporate emissions small leak detected), P0448 (Drain valve Circuit short.) |
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| 2003 Toyota Highlander 3.0L Hesitation VIN: JTEHF21A63 good morning folks, i have a 2003 toyota highlander that came in with a code P0120 and a part time hesitation.we clean the throttle, and cleared code as per info found in DEREICT HIT, and cleared the code.three drive cylce`s the lite was back on but the hesita... Trouble codes: P0120 (Throttle position sensor fault circut a) |
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| 2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5L Skid Control ECU VIN: 5TDZK23C37 ABS light, Brake light have both been on for 2 years. plugged in my EVO Gyensis scan tool, and it cant communicate for some reason with just the ABS module. I also have a smaller scan tool by OTC 4110 or something like that this is the codes that came out. I h... |
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| 2006 Volvo S40 2.4i 2.4L compressor VIN: YV1MS38256 Help Volvo techs...have a faulty evaporator temperature sensor - reading 32F not allowing a/c compressor activation. Have been unable to locate sensor. Alldata/Mitchell show driver side location on HVAC box but nothing there, even looked on passenger side of b... |
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| 2009 Volvo S80 3.2 3.2L Cel VIN: YV1AS98299 GOOD DAY FOLKS, ONCE AGAIN,i have a 2009 VOLVO S80,customer poor at servicing the veh., time wise, the cel lite was on, codes p117068 engine shut off soleniod event information, p117368 rotor calibration event info. the veh runs fine but i can not find a any d... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L wont complete VIN: 1GCHK23162 Thanks for all the replies, we do not actually now what we did, tested more stuff etc, cleared everything and went for another test drive, this time about 7 miles into test drive looked down at scan tool and saw the egr monitor complete, not driving any differ... |
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| 1997 Dodge Caravan 3.3L Stall VIN: 1C4GP45R8V This van is finally fixed. The issue: wires. After going through every possible cause mentioned in your replies I finally found the issue. I must confess I was a bit reluctant to change both CKP and CMP sensors especially when I spent hours watching the s... Trouble codes: P0320. |
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| 2001 Dodge Neon 2.0L Running lights, dash, starting and parasitic draw VIN: 1C3ES46C01 Finally caught the gremlin on this POS. I let vehicle run for 20min at a time and shut vehicle off waiting for one of the symptoms to present itself. The ASD relay started to buzz at the 40 or 50th cycle. I had the PCM exposed so I unplugged it very carefu... |
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| 1994 Ford F-150 XL 5.0L light switch VIN: 1FTEF15N8R ok we got the truck back and replaced switch with oem and everything is fine now. thanks to all the replies. |
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| 1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L transfer case VIN: 1FTDX1866V removed known good gem module from donor truck installed and 4x4 works properly. reman gem module from ford (2 times) was defective. thanks for the help |
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| 2006 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Steering VIN: 1FDAF57P06 Thanks to everybody that took the time to respond to this request. As I had said in the original message all the steering components were good...ball joints / tie rods / track bar / axle shaft u-joints etc... We did find a TSB #07-10-10 that confirmed what sev... |
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| 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L No Forward Or Reverse VIN: 1FMYU03186 Thanks to everyone that replied. Installed a used unit, pulled vss out of original unit and it was covered with metal shavings. |
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| 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L Mechanical VIN: 1J4GL48K02 Evidently I'm the only one on the Planet that didn't know that Jeep used different Cam & Crank reluctor wheels from 2002-2004 model years. The gears can be changed from one motor to the other. That being said the 03 motor should work in the 02 ,but the Liberty... |
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| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L a/c COMPRESSOR Hello Mercedes Techs After verifying the complete circuit, we tested the coolant temperature sensor (green) it was shorted inside and that was causing the compressor not get activated. The system works great now. Have happy holidays and thank you for your hel... |
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| 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5L transmission or brakes VIN: 1N4AL21E88 After speaking with the customer and advising them to take the car to Nissan they called to day and thanked me for the advice, the dealer is repairing the transmission, paying for a rental for a week while the car is repaired and tested to ensure the noise and... |
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| 2010 Nissan Murano LE 3.5L converter? VIN: JN8AZ1MW6A I am closing without a fix only because we have not seen the vehicle to try the fixes that you have posted. I want to thank each of you for your answers! |
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| 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L display VIN: YS3FB49S04 I don't have my tech II up to speed for the saab had to send it to another shop. Thanks to the 3 techs that responded and saved me from wasting more time on this car |
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| 2008 Suzuki XL-7 Luxury 3.6L timing chains VIN: 2S3DA41758 Have not got back to the vehicle to check any thing customer no hurry for car |
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| 2002 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L Unknown VIN: JT3GN86R92 After having the driveshaft balanced it still had a vibration, so the customer decided to let it alone for now. |
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| 1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L oil filter VIN: 3VWCC21C1X Cleaning the pressure relief in oil filter adapter repaired vehicle. Thanks everyone! In summary: oil filter failed and plugged bypass valve in filter adapter and a large chunk was covering the oil pump pickup in the oil pan. |
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| 2004 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L brakes VIN: YV1CN59H64 I would like to thank everyone for there help. I did remove the rear brake rotors to inspect the parking brakes and they were broken with pieces of the shoe lining floating inside the rotors. I road tested the car several times after removing the parking brak... |
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