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2003 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 2HNYD18693
I have this MDX that is driving my crazy because I can't pin point the problem. The problem is that after a while of driving it. NOT ALWAYS ACTS, ONCE A DAY OR EVERY OTHER DAY. when it starts acting up and it doesn't want to go and if I keep pressing the gas p... Trouble codes: P0420
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2008 BMW 550i 4.8L Axle Bearing VIN: WBANW53518
Hello BMW Techs, We are replacing the right rear axle bearing and these bearings are specially designed internally for the pick up for the wheel speed for the ABS system. The wheel bearing comes with an outer housing that can only bolt in one way on this model...
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GBHC24224
Hi guys, I have this duramax eating my lunch. This truck is a no start the only way to get it to run is with a sniff of ether. If I start it on ether and let it run 7-10 minutes it will start on its own. I have no codes stored in current or history in the pcm....
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1996 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.5L second gear only VIN: 4C3AU52N7T
vehicle has intertmitant "bump " on decel to a stop. then only 2nd gear, even on take off. will set p0765 once in a while. no rust, connectors look good, has current program level in pcm. Fluid is clean and clear. no check engine lamp or trans lamp indicating ...
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2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2A8GF68XX7
Had this vehicle come into shop for failed epa test. Found code for downstream o2 heater circuit. Replaced o2 sensor with one from dealership and cleared codes. Usually we run the drive cycles for the customer but customer was in a hurry to have vehicle for th...
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2004 Ford Taurus SES 3.0L Mechanical VIN: 1FAFP55S64
Hello: This is my own vehicle and it needs a engine replaced.I am wondering has anyone removed a engine from this vehicle through the top. Our shop only has a 4 post ramp hoist and it is hard to remove items from bottom.We don't have a table to drop it on too?...
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2007 Ford Freestyle SEL 3.0L locked into low range? VIN: 1FMDK02167
Vehicle is stuck in low range and has hard engagement ( suspect default operation ). Has code P0702. Clear code and it returns immediately. Code description is "trans control electric system error" Flow chart for code is pretty cut and dry - bad TCM. However,f...
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2009 Ford Escape XLT 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMCU03729
Hi all, Hope you had a good holiday. This vehicle started having problems after the last oil change. The SES light came on, but the owner says it's running OK and hasn't changed the MPG from previous. I checked for something disconnected after the oil change a... Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean Bank 1), P1000 (Test not completed)
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1983 GMC K1500 High Sierra 6.2L drivetrain VIN: 1GTEK14C1D
Hello and thanks. This old truck was converted to a 454 and was brought to us for a driveability problem that we fixed but also had a vibration problem. The vibration is really bad it starts at around 45 and is there at all speeds above. It can be felt througo...
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2008 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L Starting VIN: 1GKEV23768
No start after battery replacement. No crank. Security says key does not match.
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2006 Land Rover LR3 SE 4.4L Transmission VIN: SALAD25486
Got this land rover in, stuck in first gear wont shift out of first. Originally prndl display on dash stayed in p no matter what gear you had it in. Found shifter assembly contaminated with fluid (coke or coffee. Replaced assembly with dealer part. Still sets ...
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1996 Mazda Protege DX 1.5L Cooling fans VIN: JM1BB1419T
Vehicle came in for overheating concern, found radiator fans not coming on. ECT PID reads 123 degrees When it is overheating. I wired a resistor in to see if I could get the temp readings to change on the scanner., but it didn't change. Wires seem to be good, ...
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG 6.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: WDBSK70F79
Since the head gskets were replaced. Engine runs rough. Raw fuel coming from tail pipes. Checked all fuel pressuers volts, ignition volts. Dont have values (dummy me) did not record them. All were with in tollerance. What I have is the fuel injectors are not p...
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2002 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L No Start VIN: JN1DA31A32
Folks Im back with this thing again. I have made a few improvements since last time. It started out with a blown motor. Changed the motor. Put a new clutch and flywheel in. Had to pull it back apart cuz the flywheel was indexed wrong. Put it back together and ...
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2005 Toyota Prius 1.5L Starting VIN: JTDKB20U55
Experience limited with smart key applications. After battery replacement, vehicle will only crank / start when the key fob is NOT inserted in dash, if inserted the vehicle will not allow ignition when switch is pushed. thus wont start. I even confirmed the ...
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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2010 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5L No Start, Misfire VIN: 2B3CA3CVTA
Sorry it's so late, but the car has been gone a week now. I talked to the customer today he said it was doing great. I thank everyone who replied to my request. It was as most of you said check the fuel. It had some kind of crude in the tank. Thank again, if...
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2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPW14V68
I removed the timing cover and found bank 1 timing chain stretched. the my tech did not notice this the first time around. we replaced the timing kit. and the truck runs great with no mil. we got a lot of good info from everyone that replied. thank you all for... Trouble codes: P0340, P0344.
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2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 3.8L crossover pipe VIN: JA4NW61S63
The customer believes this is obviously all my fault and is pulling the plug. Never mind that the coolant looked like the muddy flood waters in the news today, its my fault. Finding parts for this truck is a bear. In no particular order here are my eff...
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2006 Nissan Sentra S 1.8L No Start VIN: 3N1CB51D86
after I tore down motor I noticed that the tensioner was out almost all the way. A new timing chain and gear kit fixed it. thanks for all your help. happy new year.
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2012 Ram 5500 SLT 6.7L torque converter VIN: 3C7WDNEL2C
Thanks for the information on this matter. I left it up to my customer what to do with it. I explained the importance of the alignment of parts and the dangers of not fixing it. The owner of the truck was very anxious to get it back in service seeing as he was...
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2005 Saturn Vue 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5GZCZ23D95
Replacing the PCM connector resolved the rest of the issues with this vehicle. Although installing a used connector is far from a top notch repair, the cost of a whole new engine harness was prohibitive. I believe the terminals in the PCM connector were da... Trouble codes: P2176 (Minimum Throttle Position Not Learned).
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2005 Toyota Highlander 3.3L asc/tpm VIN: JTEEP21A65
Customer didn't want to go further with the repair, I'm sure the fix would be the control module.Thank You for all the replies.Rick
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2002 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L instuments and dies VIN: 3VWCP21CX2
Performed a load test on the Battery and found that it was good. Performed a running load test on the Alternator and found that it was charging with in specifications. Inspected all connections for power and ground under hood. Found some build up on the main p...
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2007 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWRG31Y27
hank You to everyone for your help. Yes it turned out to be the fuel pump. The tech that was working on the vehicle said it had 50 psi when it only had 40psi and when we rev up the engine to simulate a load the pressure went down to 25psi. After new fuel pump ... Trouble codes: P0171 (Bank 1 lean condition).
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