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2012 Audi A6 Quattro Prestige 3.0L Cooling Systems VIN: WAUHGAFC2C
Audi techs I need some help please. Vehicle came in with an overheating fault, found both cooling fans to be innop, also found code P0691 for fan 1 control circuit short to ground and P0693 fan 2 control circuit short to ground. Ive confirmed harness is fine....
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1992 Buick Roadmaster Limited 5.7L Stall VIN: 1G4BT5376N
This is this vehicles second trip into our shop. It starts and runs great but will shut off intermittently. Not sure where to go with this one. I rebuilt the throttle body during its last visit due to a leaking fuel injector and some degraded gaskets. I have a...
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1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Tahoe 4.3L Surge, hard take off surge VIN: 1GNDT13W0R
This vehicle came in with a very rolling idle. smoke tested the intake and found many leaks from vacuum lines. Replaced them and smoke tested when done to verify no more vacuum leaks. vehicle idles good now but has a large surge during accel but if you slowly ...
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2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GNCS13W3Y
Was blowing ECM1 fuse with ignition switch on, so I started unplugging everything that fuse powered one at a time. When I unplugged the black connector at the VCM the short went away. It turned out to be pin 18 pink wire. I replaced the VCM and re-programmed t...
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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L no crank, towed in VIN: 3C4FY48B42
need detaled wiring diagrams I guess. After checking power thru asd and starter relay I don't know where to go.cannot scan computer, says co communications with snap-on scan tool, generic says no codes. all fuses checked good. found no broken wires. A good dir...
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2002 Chrysler Sebring Limited 2.7L cooling system VIN: 1C3EL65R82
we all love these 2.7's.this customer called us and said jasper referred us to him to install replacement engine.customer shipped car to us and had jasper drop off engine and install kit.vehicle came to us not running and dont have any history of vehicle.we in...
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1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L Unknown VIN: 3B7HC13Z5S
to all Chrysler gurus out there. got this pick up that acts as if its got a misfire/shudder. it happens only when it goes on the fourth gear at about 45-55 mph. with revs at about 1500. if you let off the gas or accelerate it goes away. any other gear even at ...
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.9L Speedometer VIN: 1B7HC16Z7V
My question is has anyone been able to reprogram the ECM using a Tech1, OTC, or a Snap-on Scan tool to correct the speedometer? Or is the only option going to a aftermarket tool that is vehicle specific?
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1999 Dodge Durango SLT 5.2L dies at idle VIN: 1B4HS28Y0X
Hello, This vehicle is very intermittent. It will die after idling outside for 20 min to an hr. It will always restart flooded a little, clear its throat runs perfect. fuel trims at 0, 50 psi fuel pressure 50 psi. it will continue to run for anywhere from 20 m...
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SXT 5.7L Gas Tank VIN: 1D7HA18258
I have a customer came in last year same vehicle same problem. The truck will not take gas upon filling up at random times. When problem exists it doesn't make a difference which gas station or pump is used which tells me it a real issue with the vehicle. Howe...
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2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L engine VIN: 2FMZA5146Y
Hey guys. I have this 3.8 Windstar with a severe vibration at all rpms. It is not missing. Feels like a balance problem. Shakes so bad at idle stuff vibrates off the dash. Its worse at 1100 rpm but can feel it all the way up to 3000 rpm or so. Does it in or ou...
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2005 Ford Mustang 4.0L Will not take fuel VIN: 1ZVFT80N95
Client states at time when fueling will not take fuel. Shows code p0456. Trouble codes: P0456 (Small evap leak)
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2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.7L head lights VIN: 1FT8W3BT0B
This truck came to us with the headlights & park lights staying on for 10 minutes after vehicle is shut off, diagnosed bcm faulty, replaced bcm lights then went out but vehicle would not start due to bcm programing required. sent to dealer on tow truck had bcm...
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1989 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 2J4FY19E6K
this Jeep will not idle cold. once it warms up it will run fine. I took a clamp and clamped the return line to the fuel pump and it will run just fine so I thought it had low fuel pressure so I changed the fuel pump and filter. no change so I tried to do an IA...
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2010 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Abs, Ehpas VIN: JM1BL1SF6A
All the abs and steering indicators lit on dash. Power steering does work but abs does not. Code u0140 in abs and power steering module. I can communicate with both modules with my launch scanner and read data stream. I have tested the can low and can high wir...
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2003 Nissan Murano SE 3.5L Vibration VIN: JN8AZ08W23
At 1 to 2500 rpms there is an intermittent vibration noise that almost sounds like a helicopter. Wondering if anyone has seen this before. We don't feel it is engine or trans at this point but it reminds of something rubbing somewhere on something. We have loo...
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2004 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3EH49G54
I am having and issue with this vehicle setting the P0106 code and the only thing I can find that could be the cause is a very high vacuum reading under heavy accel but have no i idea what could be that cause at there is no blockage front the intake and a bloc... Trouble codes: P0106 (MAP/BARO circuit range performance)
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1999 Saturn SC2 1.9L engine VIN: 1G8ZY1275X
Hi guys, I'm helping my brother with his Saturn SC2. Healthy crank. Got fuel pressure = 46. Spark on all 4 wires with a timing lite. I was checking this in his driveway last night. Have good pattern on Vantage scope on Crk sensor. Power and ground good at Ign....
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2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1GH6B69A
Check engine was flashing all the time when first came in because of U check connector was plugged in with several codes stored 512 start signal, 852 851 park neutral switch, 1152 1153 140 o2 sensor. After disconnecting U check connector and clearing codes, A ... Trouble codes: P0335 (Crank position sensor circuit A)
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2003 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF28B93
This is one of our cars and it is a loaner so my tests have been intermittant (car comes and goes). I followed trouble trees in Mitchell many times and ended up with an ECM issue per the tests. It codes up immediately upon start. (it is supposed to be a two tr... Trouble codes: P0135, P0155
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2008 Toyota RAV4 Sport 3.5L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTMBK32V78
Vehicle stalls when shifted from drive into neutral. When driving, the MIL sets. Vehicle almost stalls when shifting from park through the gears into drive. Starts right back up every time. Followed chart for code and found poor resistance values when in ... Trouble codes: P0617 (Starter Relay Cicuit High)
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1996 Audi Cabriolet 2.8L D engagement VIN: WAUAA88G3T
Hey Guys, Thanx for the response. We pinned out all the all the resistances @ the solenoids and tested voltages in the various PRNDL positions and everything was just fine. Upon close examination of the throttle valve adjustment I noticed it had moved sli...
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2001 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L abs VIN: WBAFA53511
Thank You to all that responded to my request. Most everyone said to send it down the road not having a way to pull codes from it. I'm having a hard time giving up on this one. I've ordered a Launch Tech scan tool that hopefully will pull codes. I will repost ...
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2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1L No Start, Stall VIN: 1G1NE52J13
the car start now,thank God. all the modules in the car was cooked, Which accounts for the communicaion issue,and any other issue,I check all the fuse and relays,power and grounds,and communication signal to each module, I unplugged all the modules expect th...
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD WT 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GBHC24224
I have this one in the bag Stefan from arizona called it with the cascade overflow valve. I pulled the hose loose and a steady stream of fuel was exiting the fuel rail while cranking the engine. So pull the valve assy and found someone had attempted to weld up...
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2L WOT does not upshift VIN: 1G1ZS52F45
Low and behold, was a clogged Cat. Overlooked. Time to slow down. Thanks for all the refreshers!
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1996 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.5L second gear only VIN: 4C3AU52N7T
The fix was replacing the input and output speed sensors. Unable to capture the fault with DRB. performded relearn and still occured. replaced the two sensors and has been fine for the last 30 miles of driving. Thank You to all that posted.
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2002 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L BCM 2 fuse VIN: 1B4GP25312
Hi all, Thanks to everyone for their suggestions and help. I unplugged all the connectors from the BCM and still had a dead short on the BCM fuse. So next I leaned up the fuse box and unplugged the connector that goes to that fuse. I still had a dead short ...
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2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Wlndshield Wipers VIN: 1FTWW33P43
FIRST LET ME SAY THANX FOR ALL OF THE REPLIES. DID AS EVERYONE SAID , CHECKED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH,MOTOR AND GEM MODULE, ALL WERE OK. SO TORE INTO WIRING HARNESS ,WHAT A NIGHTMARE! AT SOME POINT THIS MOTOR HAD LOST POWER BECAUSE TUCKED IN THE WIRING HARNESS B...
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2004 Ford Taurus SES 3.0L Mechanical VIN: 1FAFP55S64
Thank You so much for the replies that is what I'm going to do Once again IATN is the greatest.
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2012 Ford Edge Limited 3.5L locking VIN: 2FMDK4KC8C
Update, the vehicle was out of the extended warranty, its a fleet service and has high mileage. I used factory parts, there re no adjustable parts on the booster or master cylinder at all. i assumed it was the booster, but the code and how intermittent it was ...
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2005 Jaguar XJ8 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJWA79C75
After changing the o2 sensors p0138 remained. Per Ted from Illinois, I looked in the cabin filter box only to find 6 inches of water! The drain had clogged and surprisingly the water hadn't gone into the car? I dried the computer and left it for a few days. So... Trouble codes: P0138, P0150.
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2005 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.2L Right side windows VIN: SAJXA82C25
I received four replies on this, one to disconnect the battery to reset the windows which we had done, two for corroded wires at the drivers door module and one reply about broken wires from the door pillar to the door. The car had two broken wire in the door ...
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2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L cruise VIN: 3VWCK21C33
First of all, our voltage measurement of 17 volts for supply voltage at the VSS was not accurate. It was actually 14.4, and it had low ripple. Many of the replies blamed that. The rest of you mentioned the gear on the ring gear or the driven gear going to the...
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