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	2003 Audi A4 Quattro 3.0L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAULT68E13 Both engines are AVK. It attempts to fire, but it sounds like an older car with a distributor does when the ignition timing is severely retarded. This car has the 5 speed automatic, the other engine came out of a car with a CVT trans, The customer did re-use h... Trouble codes: P0346 (Implausible signal bank 1g163), P0341 (Implausible signal bank 2 g40), P0366 (Cam position sensor bank 1 g300), P0391 (Cam position sensor bank 2 g301), P0321 (Crankshaft position sensor g28)	View
	2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L dash light VIN: WAUDG74FX5 Customer states: RED BRAKE LIGHT blinks/beeps 3 times every morning, but has no other syptoms/complaints. Scanned vehicle- has codes in PARKING SENSORS, and in the battery QUIESCENT? Whatever that is... What is this brake light for? it is NOT the parking brake...	View
	2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6L No Start VIN: 1G6DM57734 Thanks for taking the time to read this. car will not start and key will not come out of ignition. thought it was going to be easy fix but a new ECM did NOT fix this one. I can communicate with all modules on the vehicle, I have disconnected all modules and co... Trouble codes: U1300, U1040, U1064, U1192, P0564, P1629	View
	2010 Cadillac SRX Luxury 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GYFNAEY6A Car came in withcode p0017. Cleared and didnt come back. Everything seemed ok. Replaced solenoid for exhaust cam b1 and cam sensor. Car came back with same code. Again after clearing code found no issues. Finally noticed when car is cold code will immediatly s... Trouble codes: P0017 (Ckp -exhaust cmp plausible)	View
	1994 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Excessive Emissions, Surge VIN: 1GCCS14Z9R Hi every body, I have this chevy that is causing problems. engine starts and runs fine, but after few minutes, engine starts to surge badly, emission are very high, small too much to gas, initially oxygen sensor reads over one volt, then when the engine is sur...	View
	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...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Stall VIN: 2G1WH55KX3 I'm about to raise the white flag:(. This customer filled up with gas at the same Chevron station she always goes to. She almost made it to her house when the car stopped and wouldn't restart. Cranks but wouldn't fire. They finally got it going and got it home...	View
	2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L abs VIN: 1C3LC55RX8 Hello,customer comes in with an abs issue.lights for abs and brake come on at 12mph.also when those lights come on the speedometer begins to flick up and down.performed full scan but no codes are found in engine,trans or abs.i attempted to get a wave form from...	View
	2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Bleeding Brakes not working VIN: 1FMFU18L93 I replaced all the rotors, pads and calipers. did a mechanical bleed and then the versus pro diagnostics and the peddle is still sinking to the floor. it stops but is no where where it should be. no leaks in the system have been found. We mostly do Mercedes wo...	View
	2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTSW21P47 hello, i have a 6.0 diesel. We have a no start situation only code is for low icp pressure. p2290. Anyways first thing i did was take icp sensor off put a gauge on it and have no pressure even left the plug open and cranked it had no oil coming out. Now ive do... Trouble codes: P2290	View
	1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8L 2-3 shift solenoid VIN: 1GTEK19V3X DTC P0758 indicates open or short to ground on 2-3 shift solenoid. Shifts normal until it shifts into 3rd gear.A&B solenoid are on 1st, B is on for 2nd and both solenoid are off for 3rd as require. code trigger happens from 2nd to 3rd, when B solenoid should b...	View
	2007 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L compression VIN: 1GKFC13J07 I got this Yukon that has a dead miss on cyl #6. compression on all cylinders is around 150-160. But running compression is almost 0 on cylinder #6. I pulled valve cover expecting to have a broken valve spring but springs are ok. turned motor to close valves a...	View
	2001 Honda Civic EX 1.7L Steering VIN: JHMES26721 Thanks for any help on this one. Car came in pulling either way after turning. You turn right car pulls right same on left turns. We flushed steering system no help. Replaced rack no help. Rechecked upper towers and found right alittle tight and replaced no ch...	View
	2005 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L Control head never loses power VIN: 5FNYF18425 Ok guys and girls,this is my wife's pilot.She informed me Monday night after work that she had to jump start the car to go to store,I'm thinking we'll battery is four years old and here in PA weather has been in low single digits.I test battery 60cca,of the 75...	View
	2011 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5L Gas cap message VIN: 5FNYF4H92B 2011 Pilot intermittently the check gas cap light will come on in the message center. Have scanned all modules. No codes set and no codes pending. Logic would say if that light comes on it would set a evap code but not the case. I have checked TSBs and found n...	View
	2003 Isuzu Axiom XS 3.5L noise VIN: V1N4S2DF58 need help 2003 isuzu axiom oil persure sensor came unplugged donot know how long it was unplugged was leaveing town today and started making a noise like it was a rod bearing would this do it	View
	2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall I hope that the IATN brains can help me out with this one. Thank You for taking the time to think about this and reply! I have a 03 Liberty 2.4L 4cyl 5speed in the shop. Originally, it came to me to have the engine replaced. I pulled the motor and the custome...	View
	2008 Kia Rondo LX 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNAFG52698 after fueling vehicle appears to starve for fuel for first couple minutes after restart. not rich, no black smoke. tested purge valve- good no leak. recently started stalling at idle when warmed up. p2187 only code set. Trouble codes: P2187 (lean o2 bi at idle)	View
	2007 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 4.2L steering rack VIN: SALMF13437 We need to replace this power steering rack because of leaking. Have not done one . Any tips,tricks or other good information when doing this job?	View
	2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 Bluetec 4Matic 3.0L Oil consumption VIN: 4JGBF25E99 This car is using about 2 quarts of oil every 500 miles. We have replaced the turbo and the crank vent valve on right valve cover for this issue, no change. We are using MB 229.52 spec oil. Car has always had oil changes every 5k miles. Very well maintained.	View
	2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L Steering linkage? VIN: 2MEFM74W03 This car came in with binding in steering it binds then releases through entire sweep of wheel I removed the tie rods from knuckles the knuckles are free no binding I then removed the intermediate shaft from rack still binds then removed intermediate from stee...	View
	2004 Pontiac GTO 5.7L battery VIN: 6G2VX12G54 bought car 6 months ago at dealer where he works.no warranty as is.noticed slow crank in am but since was driving rveryday was ok with cran.started parkin it for a week or more killed battery.parasitic draw is small dependin on radio so it seems..just guessin ...	View
	1998 Subaru Forester L 2.5L Long crank time VIN: JF1SF6352W Morning Techs, have this Subaru that was brought to us with a long crank time. took a quick look at the scan tool and noticed parameters for MAF sensor was off. Replaced sensor with no change. So I checked fuel pressure-30lb at koeo and 38 at idle, checked for...	View
	2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L Stall VIN: 4S4BRBKC3B Hello everyone and thanks for the input on this one. I have this 2011 Subaru Outback that stalls at stops. If you drive up to a normal calm stop, the vehicle runs perfectly and comes to an idle. If you come up to a pretty abrupt stop, the engine stalls. You ar...	View
	1997 Toyota T100 SR5 3.4L 4wd VIN: JT4UN24D3V The truck would not go into 4wd. When i put in 2wd, the front drive shaft will not spin unless put in 4wd. When i put in 4wd, no light indicate 4wd, the front drive shaft will spin but not engage in 4wd. Resistance test switch transfer by front actuator; ol. C...	View
	2000 Toyota Tundra Limited 4.7L transfercase VIN: 5TBBT4817Y Thanks in advance.. We have this Toyota in the shop with 4 hi lite on the dash flashing and no 4 wheel drive. I checked all data and there is nothing I can find for diagnostics on the system this truck has. I tried hooking up the heater relay as per the repair...	View
	2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWBP7AJ5C Hello Everyone, I had this vehicle come in a few months ago when the vehicle had about 30k miles with a p0106. We cleared the code and told the customer to advise us if the CEL came back on. A few weeks later it returned with the same P0106 and we found oil co... Trouble codes: P0106	View
	2001 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L steering VIN: YV1SZ58DX1 steering wobble on acceration. replaced axles twice control arm bushings motor mounts bogie shocks left wheel bearing. still wobbles	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2007 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUMV44E57 So I ended up comparing the vacuum reading to a known good car, in this case an audi S5 with the 4.2 and found the vacuum readings were also at 18+ inches of water. I have to assume this is a normal reading. I went ahead and pulled the intake manifold to che... Trouble codes: P2179 (Bank 2 too lean off idle).	9
	2013 Audi A4 2.0L Leaking pipes Hello, Friends..Thanks to all for the replies. Got the tool for removing the locks, very easie when you have the info. In my personal opinion this kind of fittings are pretty bad and only cause headakes for the shops. Regards	4
	2000 BMW 323i 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAM3349Y Thanks to all who replied. Well after switching solenoids I confirmed that wasn't the problem either. Pulled valve cover again and checked timing next. It was out ever so slightly. Attached jig and the damn thing would not line up in anyway. Finally inspected ... Trouble codes: P1520, P300P.	4
	2009 BMW 528i 3.0L No Start VIN: WBANU53599 Thanks to everyone who took the time to read and respond, The battery was replaced with a new battery as the old one would loose CCA at extremely low temps causing low cranking speeds when cranking and thus causing low compression on a cold start as Daniel fro... Trouble codes: P13B0, P13B2.	7
	2000 Chevrolet K3500 7.4L Door hinge VIN: 1GCHK33J4Y i could not find the proper bushings for this truck. i used a drill to enlarge the holes and installed the dorman kit (38416. every thing fits and aligns properly.	10
	2003 Chevrolet Venture LT 3.4L Cylinder 5 misfire VIN: 1GNDX13E13 Unfortunately I have not fixed this vehicle. I have taken quite the bath on it though and the more I try to get to this the deeper the hole goes. A smoke test revealed a vacuum leak at cylinder #1 which I caused and will shell out some more money repairing tha...	27
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L MIL Lamp on, loss of throttle VIN: 1GCHK29U85 Replaced throttle body and reworked grounds at rear of both cylinder heads. No problems so far. We had previously reworked splices on throttle body connector and soldered joints. Appreciate all the replies and help. Mike Trouble codes: P1516.	16
	2010 Chevrolet HHR LS Panel 2.2L Steering VIN: 3GNBAADB9A SO UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND RF LOWER CONTROL ARM MAN BOLT LOOSE AND ALLOWING CONTROL ARM TO MOVE SLIGHTLY. TIGHTENED BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND RE-ALIGNED VEHICLE. PERFORMED STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CALIBRATION. VEHICLE NOW HAS NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES.	10
	2011 Chevrolet Camaro LT 3.6L no start VIN: 2G1FC1ED5B Thanks to everyone for there inputs.i must say thanks to Doug from Michigan his advice help me to fix the car.the new engine had an aluminum vaive covers and the new covers where too tall so it was causing the manifold gasket to leak and the car willstart and ...	10
	2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C8FY4BB21 OK so 2 lessons learned, and some good news. I read some replies and searched out a used PCM and BAM the friggen car started, the car gods answered, so that one is set. Now the PT did respond to the PCM and we tested our voltage problem was no longer. So we ar... Trouble codes: P0340.	22
	2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 3D7KS29C36 well all info was great pulled valve cover #1 injector leaking suggested all 6 customer only went for one and removed programmer thanks! Trouble codes: P0148.	8
	2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L head lamps VIN: 2D8HN54P88 I removed the tipm and inspected and found nothing obvious no burnt connectors or corroded wires. checked for trouble codes none found. the headlamps work normal for us gave cust. the options and he wanted to try a new headlamp switch. I installed a new head l...	12
	1979 Fiat 124 Spider 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 124CS20158 When this car came to me I had no information on it.Some one had already been in the carburator as the air filter assembly was off and the upper gasket was torn.I figured I would probably spend countless hours on it trying to make it work to no avail so I bou...	24
	2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FDAF56P65 as stated in the text when opened the vehicle was fixed by replacing injector #1. was just looking for answer as to why the truck was setting a code for injector #2 as well. it seems that there is a shared circuit internal to the FICM but I have no way of prov... Trouble codes: P0262, P0256.	5
	2011 Ford Edge SEL 3.5L door ajar VIN: 2FMDK4JC0B Thanks for the input. I replaced the latch to cure the problem. Would have been cool to fix it with a magic tool though.	5
	2002 Honda Civic LX 1.7L Unknown VIN: 2HGES16552 Thank to everyone We found that the transmission that was installed was the wrong one MIchael was right and thank you for sending us the information on transmission vin numbers,PROBLEM FIXED we found and fix another transmission with the vin that match the veh...	7
	2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D34 Thanks for all the replies to my request. After checking the wiring and changing the oil I still had a P0011. I pulled the valve cover to check camshaft timing. It took me a bit to check because the chain did not have any links that were marked. After looking ... Trouble codes: P0011 (Intakevalve timing control performance).	9
	2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L heater VIN: 1N4AL11DX5 Customer did come back. We did put a new water pump on to rule that out. Did not fix it. The best heat I got was when I took the return hose loose at the engine side and ran a water hose to the radiator filler until water shot out the engine side of the return...	18
	2011 Porsche Panamera 3.6L Engine VIN: WP0AA2A78B Hello Porsche Techs, A big thank you to everyone that posted. This will come as a big surprise and not make any sense. Rather then assume the valves were bent and just start taking the cylinder head off, we bought a new cam actuator and installed it and set th...	6
	2013 Ram 1500 Tradesman 3.6L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3C6JR6DG9D this one took a while because of the new heads that was put on the truck,they had a problem with them.after doing the leak down test I noticed air coming from the intake.the compression was [...],great.but the leak down showed the problem.the dealer sent ...	8
	2004 Volvo S60 2.5T 2.5L engine VIN: YV1RS59V04 thank you for all your help, as the car was here it would keep giving me a code for the fuel pressure signal missing..so I replaced it and cleared all codes don't know if it is fixed yet it has only been gone for three days..will keep you all updated thanks ag...	7

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