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| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 6.0L Accessories VIN: SCFAB22302 Replace fuel pumps and customer states that window does not work intermittently and when that happens the blower motor is not working either, both happen at the same time, i tried to initiate but im not sure if i did it right, have no electrical diagrams or se... |
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| 2003 Audi A4 1.8L blend doors VIN: WAUVC68E53 The heater only blows cold air: air is bled out of the heater core, hoses in and out get hot, heater core was replaced 2 winters ago, only useing Audi spec. coolant. I've been checking the HVAC codes and I've been getting: 01841 - Potentiometer/Actuator for T... |
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| 2009 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L oil pressure VIN: WAUXF78K49 This Audi 2.0t has a reduced oil pressure code. checked oil pressure and at idle was .3bars hot...2.2 bars@ 2000 rpm..and 4.0 bars @3700 rpms. Specs are...1.0 to 1.2 bars at idle...1.6 to 2.2 bars @ 2000 rpms...and 3 to 4 bars @ 3700 rpms. replaced oil pump an... |
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| 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 3.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on, Limp Mode VIN: 5UXZV4C54B The care came into the shop with no oil in transmission, we removed and replace the transmission oil pan and gasket. Also we filled the transmission with oil to the BMW factory specification with the correct automatic transmission fluid. We test drived the car... Trouble codes: 4E9C, 2C57, 34B0, 34B1, P18CB, P17D3 |
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| 2009 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L Power Top VIN: 1C3LC55D19 Chrysler Techs and fans of sunshine and wind. This power top is proving to be a two pronged challenge. First it doesn't work. The latch doesn't latch and only once did the roof open and close. Second the diagnostic paths are ambiguous. The only code I'm now ge... |
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| 2000 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 7.3L high pressure oil pump ? VIN: 1FDAW56F0Y upon arrival found truck low on oil 9 qts, checked codes found p0475,p01209,p0603,p1212,p1211 . filled oil in crankcase and filled resivoir in high pressure oil pump as it was low or empty.when going thru disg everyone is stating that oil pressure gauge should... |
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| 2001 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Lighting VIN: 1FMRU15L21 this truck has been to all the shops around It blows the park & the inside light & windows I haved changed the fuse & got all of this working but have told it will blow again if yuo have seen this please help CHARLES |
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| 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTNX21F11 I have a real interesting problem, this 7.3 will not start when its cold , with out cranking an long time , below 20 degrees, the injectors were replaced last spring all new glow plugs , all buzz test pass warm and cold ,, all the glow plugs were replaced then... |
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| 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Harley-Davidson Edition 6.0L Torque converter solenoid VIN: 1FTSW31P84 P0740 will come back during a KOEO, lab scope watching signal wire pin 14 out of pcm at 50mph shows proper duty cycle, unplug and check resistance between pins 7 and 14 has 4.6 ohms as per spec, connect pin 14 to ground and watch amp draw it is 2.6 amps spec i... |
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| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTWW31R28 Truck come in with check engine lite on and reduced power message, code P0234 overboost condition, only time problem happens when outside temp is below -20C had same problem last winter, no problem all summer, very hard to duplicate problem, installed manual b... Trouble codes: P0234 (overboost condition) |
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| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTWX31R88 Tried re-flash. Code returns after extended drive aprox 50 km. Coolant temp 190*, oil temp 205* on scanner during test drive. Trouble codes: P012F |
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| 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L limp mode VIN: 1FMEU73878 Hello First of , thanks for taking the time to read my post . I have for some time been struggling with this explorer . It is a police car and has to remain in service , so I only get it on his days off . The problem is very intermittent and seems more likely ... Trouble codes: U0100, U0073, U0121, U0101, P1260, U1900 |
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| 2013 Ford Fiesta SE 1.6L Radio Makes Snapping Noise Thru Speakers VIN: 3FADP4BJ5D This bcar has a code for invalid data recieved from generator control module mitchell on demand has no info on it at all but it has this wierd popping noise coming from speakers that has a radio in dash that doesnt work at all sounds like something is shorting... |
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| 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5.3L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKFC16047 Hello all. Thanks in advance. I received this Yukon form a customer that had taken it to a few other shops before bringing it to me. the problem as described by the customer was a CEL, low oil pressure, and a throttle lag at highway speeds. I scanned the compu... Trouble codes: P3400 (Cylinder deactivation performance) |
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| 2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCM72626 Honda techs, vehicle came in with check engine light on and complaint of extended crank time. prior to arrival here vtc control valve assy. had been changed. the following codes were present. {p1009, p0341, p0300,p2646, p0301 thru 04}. oil level was over a qua... Trouble codes: P1009, P0341, P0300, P2646 |
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| 2007 Honda Fit Sport 1.5L MIL Lamp on, Key Light Flashing VIN: JHMGD38687 This Fit Is giving me a fit. ( I had to ) Ok I have a cranks No start No Communication Problem, With a Check Engine Light on & flashing (Green Key) Immobilizer light. I Started with no Communication Problem. Checked all the Fuses, DLC & ECM Power & Grounds. ... |
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| 2000 Infiniti Q45 Anniversary Edition 4.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKBY31A2Y Hello everyone and help..I think my brain has melted this week. I have this Q45 in that is logging a code P1135 Intake valve timing control circuit (bank 2). Where I am getting quite confused is that I am not certain if this is an electrical code or a mechani... Trouble codes: P1135 (Intake valve timing control circuit bank 2) |
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| 2003 Jeep Wrangler X 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1J4FA39S03 The vehicle came in for a leak and knocking noise. I replaced the engine with a jasper and replaced the radiator. The check engine light came on when I was done and had p0351, p0352, p0353. I replaced the ignition coil, cam synchronizer and crank sensor. Now i... Trouble codes: P1391 |
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| 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 3.8L Front end VIN: 1J4BZ3H18A How do i stop the death wobble on this 2010 jeep wrangler 4x4 right hand drive. I have replaced every loose part in the front end help me if you can thanks charles |
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| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG 5.5L Unlocking and opening door VIN: WDBPJ74J94 The car came into the shop unable to start with the key, our crew were unable to unlock nor lock the car using the key. After playing around with the key (pressing unlock and lock) the car finally gave and we were able to start it. The next day same issues una... |
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| 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5L no ecm communications VIN: 1N4CL21E17 Car catastrophically died while driving, was towed in. Could not communicate to Engine ECM with Solus. Engine Control fuse #42 in IPDM was blown and keeps blowing whenever I try IGN ON. If I unhook the ECM, Engine Control fuse does not blow. ECM has 3 mult... |
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| 1999 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2L Hesitation VIN: JF1GF4850X No codes--unplugging 02 sensors sets no code--hunts when cold but idles pretty good when warm but stumbles on acceleration---restricting the fuel return boosts fuel pressure and it runs well at 60 lbs plus--thinging about selling them pinch clamp for fuel line... |
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| 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited 3.5L rear brakes VIN: JTMBK31V99 the car came in for cracking noise from the back, when taking off on a steep hill, or while making a U turn. test drove the vehicle, and confirmed the noise. it sounds like it is coming from the rear brakes, while taking off on a steep hill. I checked the brak... |
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| 2009 Volkswagen CC Luxury 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWHL73C39 Struggling with this car. original problem was multiple misfires and a code for fuel pressure sensor g247. sensor was replaced thinking the code pointed to an electrical malfunction. cleared the codes and road tested with no problems, customer picked up and th... Trouble codes: 04506 (fuel pressure sensor g247 malfunction) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1994 Chevrolet S10 LS 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS19Z5R THE KNOCK SENSOR WAS THE PROBLEM.FOUND BAD SENSOR ON DRIVERS SIDE UNDERNEATH TEMP SENSOR THANKS FOR THE HELP Trouble codes: 43 (Esc module or sensor circuit problem). |
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| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L camshaft VIN: 3GCRKSE39A Well after talking with my brother and ripping in the engine some more(3 cam lobes and lifters scored) it's look like a new engine is going in. It's amazing that 78,000 miles I'm having to put a engine in this thing for this kind of problem. The truck has been... |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 6.0L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GAZGZFG7B first I would like to thank everyone for all your replies and your time. finally I was able to duplicate the problem after 5 days. once it starts it will run and drive with out problems for long period of time. yesterday it finally had no cranking problem ap... Trouble codes: U0100 (Lost communication with ecmTCM), U1011 (71- System disabled information stored invalid data receivedROLLOVER SENSOR), U0090 (- Rollover sensor performance erraticSDM), U0140 (Lost communication with bcm erraticEBCM), U0101 (Lost communication with tcm erraticEBCM), 00100. |
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| 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FDAF56P65 Well first off thank you to all that offered advise you guys sure know your diesels. But sadly there was not one single high pressure oil leak. I removed the hpop cover and cranked the engine a built over 2000psi and never was able to find a leak. We decided t... |
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| 2006 Ford LCF C550 4.5L motor VIN: 3FRML55Z86 Well heres what I came up with. It needs a motor. THe fuel pressure is good and so was the h.p. oil system. After taking a compression test heres how they went. Cyl. 1,2,5 and 6 all were lower than 100 psi. 3 and 4 were alright at about 350 psi or better. The ... |
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| 2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L Oil Leak VIN: 1GKDT13S55 With the vehicle warm and cleaned off the vehicle would not leak, pcv system was working fine and not pluggged. With the vehicle running we kept getting a small very small bead of oil around one of the coils. When we pulled the coil out the spark plug hole was... |
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| 2002 Jeep Wrangler X 4.0L Misfire VIN: 1J4FA39S82 Thanks for the replies. Turned out that somehow some of the injector orings were gone. Had the rail off before and found a couple that were double oringed. The ones that were missing must have cracked upon installation and got sucked into motor. I replaced all... Trouble codes: P0301, P0305 (testing and results). |
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| 2010 Kia Sedona 3.8L Unknown VIN: KNDMG4C38A FOUND PROBLEM FINALLY- THERE WAS BAD CONNECTION IN PCM TERMINAL #60- POWER FEEBACK WIRE FROM FUSE BLOCK INTEGRATED ATM RELAY- LOOSE PIN WHICH COULD NOT PHYSICALLY SEE WOULD INTERMEDIATELY GET BAD CONNECTION THEN PCM WOULD CUT POWER FROM RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT D... |
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| 2007 Mazda 3 S 2.3L A-Shift Soleniod VIN: JM1BK34377 thanks for assistance, ended up sending vehicle to a transmission shop. the mitchell info was incorrect as to the position & id of the shift soleniods. we also replaced the d soleniod with no fix of the problem. sets code & will not shift past 3rd gear after d... |
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| 2011 Ram 3500 SLT 6.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D6WF4EL5B Thanks for the help everyone. I found the module. More then 1/2 the wiring is butchered so I guess we have the rewire a lot of it. Trouble codes: U010E. |
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| 2002 Saturn Vue 3.0L Charging VIN: 5GZCZ63B62 Thanks for the replies on this problem. We found that the issue is in the under hood fuse box by only powering needed circuits to run then it will charge. Customer does not want to pursue this further |
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| 2007 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 5TDZK23C07 Down the road several days now and no further issues! Thank you to all who responded and the majority were correct with the culprit being after market ignition coils. Possibly over 2 years old! Other coils are perhaps factory, but the newer after market ones w... Trouble codes: P0351 (Coil a primary/secondary circuit), P0352 (Coil b primary/secondary circuit), P0353 (Coil c), P0354 (Coil d), P0355 (Coil e), P0356 (Coil f). |
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| 2008 Toyota RAV4 2.4L Unknown VIN: JTMBD33V68 First let me say thank you to everyone who took the time to read and respond to my help request." Doug, Alexander, Jimmy, Nigel, James, Dan, Al, Michael [...]., and Mike. Thank you all. Being a small shop and not having an alignment machine made me a... |
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