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	1994 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L heater VIN: 1G6KD52B2R Vehicle has heat on passenger's side only. After engine has warmed-up, upper radiator hose is hot. Heater inlet hose is hot and return heater hose is warm, making me believe that heat is being transfer to the heater core. Checked basics like coolant level, el...	View
	2013 Cadillac XTS Luxury 3.6L ride control VIN: 2G61S5S34D Sorry for the lack of info on this car, I am working with a Snap On Modis scan tool and there is not a lot of info on this. This car came in with the rear dragging. I took the lines off and smoked the bags. Both bags were leaking. So I replaced the airbags. ...	View
	1996 Chevrolet C3500 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GBJC34R3T I'm trying to run this flow chart as per alldata, and I am confused as to weather or not they are screwing with me, or if this is right. first step says with key on to check terminal A for power. Next step says to connect my test light to B+ with key off, and ... Trouble codes: P0337 (ckp sensor circuit low frequency)	View
	1996 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L Starting VIN: 2G1WL52M1T Customer came in with check engine codes P0401, p0102 and Security light always on. Customer stated its been on for months.I remove the egr valve for inspection, egr valve was stuck open. Replace egr and monitor the maf sensor, check out good. Ran vehicle for ...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3L No Start, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEK19077 Customer came in and the truck was having issues on a cold start. He said every morning he would have to crank for 5-10mins to get it to fire. Checked spark on every cylinder,good blue spark, checked fuel pressure when cold and it sat at 45psi key on and 50psi... Trouble codes: P0175 (Fuel trim system rich bank 2)	View
	2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 5.3L Lifters VIN: 3GNFK12378 AFM on cylinder 4 collapsed and wiped out the cam. I replaced all lifters, cam, VLOM manifold as I normally do. Have done several of these with no issues ever. However get this one started up and dead misfire on cylinder 6. Do a compression test and its good a...	View
	2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L Engine I have this one that is misfiring on all 4 of the DoD cylinders. I have verified spark,injector, and no valve spring issues,also compresion is good on all 8 cylinders at 145-155. It does misfire only at idle and above 1500 rpm it runs great. The heads,timing ...	View
	2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L control head VIN: 3GCRKSE31A The only lights that do not work are the mode lights. For example: face, floor, defrost, etc. As well as the fan speed knob. This unit has 3 big knobs. It has little blue led indicators on each knob that work. The a/c button will light up when depressed. As we...	View
	2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4L Stall VIN: 1G1ZA5EU4B Vehicle was towed in, stalled on customer while driving. Engine starts and stalls immediately. Check engine light on, code p0011 intake camshaft position sensor performance. Performed frequency and signature test on the camshaft position sensor with labscope. ... Trouble codes: P0011	View
	2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 3.5L Electronic VIN: 2C8GF68445 Need help with this Pacifica that won't go away. Trans goes into failsafe and sets code P0731/Gear Ratio Error in 1st and P0750/Low Reverse Solenoid Circuit. We replaced trans with a known good unit, didn't fix it. Rebuilt original unit that came out of vehicl...	View
	1994 Ford F-250 XL 5.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2FTEF25N3R Hello, thanks for all help in advance! We have this 1994 F-250 5.0L that was towed in with a no start condition. We found that engine would start and run with air intake tube removed and maf plugged in when cold and can rev up no problem but with air intake tu...	View
	1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Heater VIN: 1FTDX18W1V This truck came in for a no heat condition. The blend door was broken so we pulled the dash and hvac case. I found the heater core all crudded up inside also so replaced it along with the door and actuator. Had great heat in the bay until a test drive where it...	View
	2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L key programming VIN: 1FMDU73K53 Hi everyone and thanks in advance. this explorer came in with the key cylinder stuck and key would not turn no matter what I did to it. I proceeded to drill cylinder out and after cleaning and lubing the Column I installed the new key cylinder and proceeded to...	View
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.8L Misfire VIN: 1FTSW21YX5 After it sits for extended period, the codes P0300, P0301 and P0316 will set during start up. The check engine will stay on until codes are cleared. We have replaced all the coils with OE and plugs with Motorcraft. Fuel pressure is 40 PSI, spec is 28-45 KOER D...	View
	2005 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Engine VIN: 1FTPX12505 I would appreciate a little help from those who have replaced the timing chains, phasers, guides and tensioners before on the Ford 3 valve 5.4 v8's. I'm doing my first one and I have a question and concern. I have an 05 that was running poorly and when examin...	View
	2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.4L unknown VIN: 1FTSX20R18 Looking for other possible conclusions. Truck came in with the complaint of white smoke out tailpipe. They took to dealer and said it needed a DOC and sensors and I think a re-flash. Customer pulled and brought to me. there was no codes in the system or note b...	View
	2009 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1FTPW14VX9 This F150 has an issue where it runs rough and sometimes dies on initial start cold. When it dies it can be difficult to restart but always does. Problem only lasts for 15-20 seconds. I have reflashed to latest ECM calibration from Ford (We have the IDS). Fuel...	View
	2001 Infiniti I30 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: JNKCA31A61 customer complaint of surching for idle going up and down. Code p0505 idle air control promblem, no vacuum leaks found replaced idle air control valve then performed idle air relearn with scanner. Problem now is if car sits for 1 or 2 hours cars starts but wil... Trouble codes: P0505	View
	2008 Infiniti G35 X 3.5L reverse VIN: JNKBV61F28 This car came in not shifting into reverse when hot at idle. Reverse would engage harshly by the revving engine but worked after that with codes p1772 p0732 stored. After replacing valve body + programming now car will not engage into reverse, despite being re...	View
	2007 Isuzu NPR-HD 5.2L turbo VIN: JALC4J1637 so I have an NPR with the 5.2 diesel. truck came in with the complaint of low power. cel was on code p0299 turbocharger under boost condition. diagnosed as a bad turbo, the bearing was shot and the impeller ground down. long story short installed a new turbo, ...	View
	2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GB39108 Hello and thank you for any help. I have the above truck, it came in for an evap leak. After doing the Repair and putting the truck back together it came up with a NO START. I rechecked my work and found that I had left a Ground loose. I tightened the Ground ... Trouble codes: P0031, P0051, P0037, P0057	View
	2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALME11413 Does anyone know the procedure to programming a ecm in this landrover and can it be done with the j2534???	View
	2004 Mazda 6 S 3.0L engine VIN: 1YVHP80D04 hey guys I am getting ready to swap this engine.I was hoping to get some tips . First should I go from the top or bottom .It is manual transmission .Thanks	View
	2005 Mazda 3 S 2.3L Brake lights, horn, and shifter VIN: JM1BK34365 Vehicle came from another shop. They replace brake light switch and fuse. Brake lights came on, trans shifted out of park, and horn honked. Customer returned a couple of hours later with the same symptoms (Doesn't come out of park without pressing the override...	View
	2006 Mazda 3 S 2.3L Starting VIN: JM1BK34326 good morning everyone. we put a clutch in this mazda. now no signal to the starter. clutch switch check ok, relay check ok. there is no voltage at the clutch switch. if i feed voltage to the signal terminal at the starter it will start and has voltage at the b...	View
	2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 4Matic 3.0L No Start, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBRF92HX7 to all Mercedes Benz gurus out there. got this c280 driving me nuts. it's got the classic extended crank with no start. replaced the crank shaft sensor and nothing. checked fuel pressure and was at 60 psi. the customer was in a hurry so i told him to take it t... Trouble codes: P0021 (Continuous camshaft adjustment left), P0336 (Tooth space on sensor rotor temporarily not detected), P0013 (Component y49/6 left camshaft has an open circuit in the wiring), P0410 (Malfunction of secondary air injection at right bank of cylinders), P0300 (Misfire), P0303 (Misfire number 3)	View
	2011 Ram 3500 ST 6.7L Tire wear VIN: 3D73Y4CLXB This Ram 3500 4WD has way too much negative camber DS -2.6 PS -1.7. I see that Moog has some upper ball joints with built in 1 degree change, but that won't be enough. Anyone have been here before? Any suggestions? Thank You!	View
	2011 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 5.7L No Start VIN: 3D7TT2CT7B The customer said he pulled into his driveway and turned off his vehicle. He could not shift the lever into park, the ignition key turned the engine off. He cannot move the shift lever at all. It will not start because the shift lever is not in park or neutral...	View
	2002 Saturn Vue 2.2L dashboard VIN: 5GZCZ23D72 This vehicle presented running at idle and otherwise with most all warning lights on though for no apparent reason, upshift light, oil change due, brake warning lamp, MIL, (no codes present)fuel low, high beam on, low coolant. There must be a common reason for...	View
	2006 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L Heater Core VIN: 5TDZA23C26 Hello, We have a 2006 Sienna 3.3. With heat all the way on it blows hot air from the drivers side vents and cool air from the passenger side vents. It has only 1 blend door it is not dual zone. We removed dash covers and verified that the blend door is working...	View
	2007 Toyota RAV4 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTMBD33V97 1st off sorry for the upcoming long post, it will be necessary for the complete story. The Rav4 came in with the 4x4,VES, chk engine lights on. Also the Cruise was disabled which is what the owner really wants working. 1st we installed a New Denso Downstream O... Trouble codes: P0136, P0137, P0138	View
	2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L Misfire VIN: WVWAK73C76 Greetings everyone, This vw is hard to start when cold, will wind over until you release key from the crank position, then fires up as I am releasing the fob. After it starts it runs fine for a short time, then starts missing under load.When it is misfiring t... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304	View
	2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L Blend air door VIN: WVWAK73C86 Vehicle arrived with a complaint of poor heat. Operating temperature good, zip for heat, heater core plugged. A VW with a plugged core. Go figure... Did the typical flush with CLR which restored flow through the core. Then had some heat, but lukewarm at best. ...	View
	2007 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6L engine VIN: WVGZE77L37 Good afternoon, I have a problem child I need some help with. Car was bought at auction by the car lot next door to us. Once you put a little heat in it, usually about 5 miles, it starts making metallic squealing sound. Inside the car, it sounds like a thumpin...	View
	2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2.5L readiness VIN: WVWDA71K18 This car was brought to me from a local car dealer. Previous shop changed out the air pump. Evap and SAI monitors wont set ready. The car hasn't set any codes including pending. I have pulled the kombi valve and tested flow thru the valve. I have blown air thr...	View

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	2012 BMW 535i xDrive 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAFU7C58C Well this one is finally fixed! First off this is a Bosch high pressure pump not Continental, (big difference), we narrowed the problem down to the high pressure pump position sensor not picking up the signal from the pickup on the shaft, this setup is the vac... Trouble codes: 16501, 16501.	3
	1985 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale 5.0L No Start VIN: 2GCDC14H9F I FORGOT TO ADD TO REQUEST THAT THE ROTOR WAS NEW, THE SHAFT IS TURNING & HAS GROUND STRAP ON COIL.AS I SAID I HAD 9 VOLTS TO COIL WHEN CRANKING BUT JOHN FROM ALABAMA SAID I NEED 10.5 VOLTS CRANKING, SO THIS MORNING I TRIED TO START NO SPARK PUT BATTERY CHARGE...	23
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L driveline VIN: 1GCHK232X4 Had driveshafts sent out and had them balanced and they also replaced all u-joints, when I checked them with drive shafts removed they felt fine, no binding or tight spots or rust coming out of them. vibration is gone now dealing with a drone, found a tsb for...	20
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEK19J57 I want to thank everyone for the help, the problem was in the fact that the shop that replaced most of the parts and could not figure out the issue, before sending it to us. When they called the parts store they gave the information, and the salesman looke... Trouble codes: P069E, P0191 (Fuel rail pressure sensor performance).	8
	2010 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.7L Mechanical VIN: 1C3CCFD6AN FOUND RADIATOR COILS TO BE CLOGGED. ALSO HEATER CORE WAS BAD REPLACED RADIATOR AND HEATER CORE.	12
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L No Start VIN: 3D7MU48623 the beast is done.the fix was to replace all injectors,service the engine fluids and of course a new air filter.i did also replaced the high pressure tubes,the did not seat well when I installed them.thanks to all of your time and advise.	7
	2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5.3L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKFC16047 Thanks for all the help. I used an oil filter adapter from the dealer to check the oil pressure at the filter compared to the sender, and the pressure was only about 10lbs off. I was able to talk to an instructor from GM and found out that I dont have an oil p... Trouble codes: P3400 (Cylinder deactivation performance).	19
	2004 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5FNRL18664 OK as my update stated, I replaced the fuel filler neck. after three weeks of driving it has been good. I came to learn that just because the code says canister area leak it really means anything could be leaking. The best way to isolate it, I think, is to dis... Trouble codes: P1457.	11
	2005 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L engine Repaired this car, my friend is little stupid forgot tell me that threw out inside the first two catalyst converter. I looked on third catalyst and find remains catalyst converters. Throw out inside third catalyst and the power come back :) Thanks for help	12
	2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: SAJDA01D7Y WELL THE ONE THING WE ALL LEARN IS THE CUSTOMERS USUALLY DONT TELL YOU EVERYTHING 2000 JAGUAR WITH 30K AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE BODY SHOP AFTER ROUGHLY 40 HOURS PLUS TRYING TO GET THE FAULT FOUND THE CAR FINALLY DIED ,, REMEMBER IT ...	10
	2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L brake lamps VIN: 1J8GR48K17 well i fixed these brake lamps. wire #21 was shorted someplace. i replaced that wire #21 white an tan and brake lamps work, i did however have to tap in for the high mount lamp. thanks for all your time	10
	2006 Kia Sportage EX 2.7L Power Steering VIN: KNDJE723X6 SO THANKS TO ALL THAT HELPED I FOUND THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER COMING APART AND YES IT ONLY HAPPENED WHILE IT RAINS OUTSIDE ALSO GOING TO HAVE TO FAB A SPLASH SHIELD TO HELP BLOCK ANY RAIN GETTING TO THE BELT ITSELF NOT SAYING THAT THE SPLASH SHIELD IS PART O...	5
	2008 Kia Rondo LX 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNAFG52698 thank you techs for your input the canister purge valve was replaced with no more issues after multiple drive cycles Andrews diagnosis was correct . Thanks again. Trouble codes: P2187 (lean o2 bi at idle).	3
	2008 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: SALMF15428 we found open circuit at the main harness at the right front fuse box next to the ECM & TCM , it a blue 16 way connector,truck was in a previous accident	3
	2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: WDBUF65JX3 After trying the voltage drops and amp draw tests on the various circuits, it became clear that several circuits were causing the draw and draining the Prime Battery. Customer did not wish to spend additional monies to trace down the individual culprits. Thank... Trouble codes: P0303 (Misfire 3), P0306 (Misfire 6).	5
	2005 Mitsubishi Galant LS 3.8L starter VIN: 4A3AB36S65 vehicle had crank walk. after installing third starter, motor was noisy as could be. but noise would go away after warm.	9
	2003 Nissan Altima SE 3.5L Hesitation VIN: 1N4BL11D43 I cleared the codes and let customer take the car, I haven't heard back from customer to reschedule for repairs. I will post fix when I see the car again. Trouble codes: P1122, P1456, P0223, P0123, P2135.	14
	2002 Toyota Highlander 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEGF21A72 Thanks to those who replied. Not trying to boast but have been working on cars for over 30 years and have replaced a few dozen of these belts over the years. That is why I knew it was not a timing belt issue. Turns out the cam phaser was the problem it would ... Trouble codes: P1351 (Vvt sensor performance bank 2).	19

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