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| 1998 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L Battery VIN: WAUBA34B6W Hello, This car kills it's battery overnight sometimes. When I initially tested key off draw it was .02 amp after the computers went to sleep. After the battery went dead again I discovered an intermittent draw of up to 10.0 amps! When it is failing there is ... |
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| 2007 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUMV44E57 Looking for any additional help here guys. I have high crankcase vent vacuum (18+ inches, measured at the oil fill cap) and I have already replaced the crankcase vent valve. Smoke tested the engine but no leaks found. Maybe a clogged vent tube or orifice? Also... Trouble codes: P2179 (Bank 2 too lean off idle) |
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| 2008 BMW M5 5.0L 3rd & 5th gears VIN: WBSNB93568 BMW techs I need some assistance please. My son purchased a 2008 M5 with some issues I need to deal with. The problem is while paddle shifting it skips 3rd and 5th gears, also it will not allow automatic; it kicks it back to manual shift. The codes it has for... |
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| 2008 Cadillac STS 4.6L none VIN: 1G6DC67A68 im at a loss really don't have a clue where to start here if anyone has any info that would be great . if you clear codes they reset immediately . no drivability problems all accessories work . Trouble codes: U2162, B1440 |
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| 1994 Chevrolet S10 LS 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS19Z5R I am having trouble locating the esc module. This is that mid point year 1994 and for some reason it says its on the firewall.unable to locate. Any help would be greatfull Trouble codes: 43 (Esc module or sensor circuit problem) |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L Drivers Window Switch VIN: 1GCHK29U11 Customer starts vehicle and drivers window rolls down by itself, window will not roll up, test wiring, window motor overheated-stuck in autodown mode, replace switch, install new window motor/regulato assy, 1 week later came back with came problem, goes into a... |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L No Start VIN: 2GCEC19T43 Group customer states crank but no start: Had been fine before this happened. Stated someone told him had crank sensor code so crank sensor was replaced. I raised on my lift and has been replaced. Found 12 volts, ground and signal on low ref wire there. Checke... |
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| 1999 Dodge Dakota 3.9L generic obd inop VIN: 1B7GG22X0X hi, Ive got a little puzzle going on here. This dakota will not pass emissions because the stations (five different ones)can not read the readiness monitors with their generic scanners. I can hook up both of my scanners (autel and snapon solus) and read the pc... |
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| 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 3.0L Air Bag VIN: WDXPF34587 Has code for seat belt buckle. Received new buckle, removed old buckle and found the dark blue wire and the yellow wire were broken where they went into the connector. I did'nt think it would be an issue to find where my connector is but i cant find it. The co... |
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| 2009 GMC Canyon WT 3.7L alternator VIN: 1GTDT19E79 Good morning hope maybe somebody can help me. I have a 2009 gmc canyon with a 3.7 liter engine there is a noise rattle noise from the front of the engine more noticeable cold. When I remove the serpentine belt ok goes away. Using a sthescope it appears to be o... |
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| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L VANOS solenoids VIN: SALME11444 Hello Land Rover/BMW Techs. Their appears to be oil leaking from the Vanos Solenoids and possibly the rear valve covers. Is this possibly the timing covers leaking and it is just leaking past the Vanos Solenoids? We aren't familiar with European vehicles and a... |
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| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALME11434 So I've fixed so many vehicles that have trim problems I can't count. But this one is kicking me! Another shop has replaced all below mentioned parts. We have double checked repairs performed using smoke test and propane on intake system and all check OK. Vehi... Trouble codes: P1172 (Lambda Control Adaption Fault Bank 1) |
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| 2001 Lexus LS430 4.3L Starting VIN: JTHBN30F71 Car came in with no start condition , battery is brand new , starter making a clicking noise, we thought its the starter due to the age,remove intake & replace starter still doing the same clicking noise all fuse & ground are good, 12volt going to the starter ... |
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| 2002 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.5L Fuel Gauge VIN: JN8DR09YX2 Hey guys i have an interesting one that i am just now getting into and would like a little feedback before i dig too deep. I have this 2002 Nissan pathfinder she runs and drives just fine but on occasion the low fuel light will illuminate with the cluster rea... |
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| 2011 Porsche Panamera 3.6L Engine VIN: WP0AA2A78B Hello Porsche Techs, This car was towed in and has some bad unusual engine noise, we have a repeated Code of P0346 "Sensor Intake camshaft Bank 2". My question is has anyone seen unusual engine problems with these cars?...or has had this problem? |
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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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| 2007 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5L hybrid drive VIN: JTDKB20U27 The Toyota was towed to us after dying on the highway. This code sets repeatedly every time is cleared: DTC P0A78-287 This is a code for the drive motor A performance. Drive motor A is in the transmission. Identifix compels me to test the connections at the hy... |
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| 2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWAD63B65 This Passat came in with the following faults. 17705 - Pressure Drop between Turbo and Throttle Valve (check D.V.!) P1297 - 001 - 17519 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor Regulation: Bank 1 P1111 - 002 - System too Lean - MIL ON 17544 - Fuel Trim: Bank 1 (Add) P11... |
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| 2012 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L Misfire VIN: WVWHD7AJ5C Hi Guys, Misfire cyl 3, slam dunk coil, right? Not this time. After going through my usual steps of moving a coil, I moved plugs. The plugs looked original and worn, so I replaced them just because.. I moved coils, then put in a used good set, still no luck. C... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Misfire), P0303, P130A |
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| 1995 Volvo 960 2.9L Unknown VIN: YV1KW961XS Hi, every one. This car came in for a/c problem, blowing hat at all times. And off/ on switch blinking. Checked low and high pressure switches and relay all were good, but low on refrigerant, that was the reason we changed suction hose, it was leaking. Now wit... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2011 BMW 528i 3.0L Idle OMG! Can not thank everyone that put the time/effort in to reply! Glad to be part of iATN community...HAPPY 2016 to us all! FIX: the CAS module replacement was what the ISTA said, and thats why we replaced and coded/programmed it...symptom was similar... the ... |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHK23173 Ended up getting to performing a manual fuel injector return rate. Found the left bank to have a return of 16ml and 6ml on the right bank. Gave customer the bad new of needing to replace at least the 4 injectors on the left bank (recommended replaced all 8). S... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 6.2L Right Front Door Glass VIN: 1G1YY36W38 Thanks to all that replied. It turned out to be the outside door handle switch. swapped them from left to right and the problem moved to the left door. Replaced the switches for both doors per the advice. all is better now |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.8L Warning Lamp VIN: 1GCNCPEA2B Most replies insisted on using genuine gm replacement sensors. The advice on disconnecting the battery overnight i didn't get the chance to try. I also was unable to get a fob nor do we have a tech 2 scan tool. We were using the snap on modis ultra, but try... |
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| 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 2A8GF68XX7 Thanks everyone for the advice. Getting this customer to leave the car was like pulling teeth. I kept it overnight and drove it home on the expressway with long decels a few times. It ran the cycles no problem. Also made sure there was at least a half of tank ... |
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| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L navigation VIN: 3GTU2UEC4E not really what I wanted to here,need updated radio for nav. |
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| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3L Misfire VIN: 5NMSH13EX7 replaced a defective bank 2 oil control valve solenoid Vehicle runs great. Before I posted the problem I searched the e-mail archives and found none fixes that kind problem Trouble codes: P0018, P0302, P0304. |
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| 2010 Hyundai Accent GLS 1.6L Ignition? VIN: KMHCN4AC6A Thank you for all of your help. The customer felt this was not a problem and decided to get some more wear from their belts. This was a learning process for me. |
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| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L electric VIN: 1J4GR48K96 Thank you all very much , most said Multi switch so i have ordered one and still waiting for it to arrive ,not easy living on a small island in the Caribbean for car parts. But when it comes i will update you all .thank you all again great help . Happy new ye... |
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| 1999 Subaru Forester L 2.5L driveability VIN: JF1SF6351X Well this vehicle is fixed!! Turned out the builder had left a ground wire off at the valve body. The ground was touching every now and then causing it to do what it was doing. Thanks for the help, IATN ROCKS!!! |
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