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	2000 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L turn signal VIN: 2G1WF55E4Y The customer tried to fix this himself to no avail. It has a new flasher and multifunction switch and new bulbs all the way around. I pulled the bulbs out to make sure they was correct and they are. The turn aignals flash fast but the hazzard function flashes ...	View
	2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3L output shaft sensor VIN: 1GCEK19JX9 replaced output shaft speed sensor. fault p0722. cleared codes. test drove. speedometer did not work or shift. at about 2500 stabiltrack light came on and the truck shifted. speedometer started working. shifted fine through all gears. when kicking down into pa...	View
	2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6L Rack&Pinion VIN: 1GNLVFED9A Vehiche came with very hard to turn and noise steering so i replaced the power steering pump but it stay noise but was better, than i replaced the rack&pinion with no change so i replaced the power steering pump again and it fix the noise pump but is hard to t...	View
	2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L front wheel hub VIN: 36BZ253354 Good morning everyone. I'm on a vacation for the first time in many years, in Apache Junction Az. I got here the other day and heard a squeal in my left front wheel that sounded like brake wear indicators rubbing. I checked the pads and they look like new, but...	View
	2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4L Pressure VIN: 2CNALDEC9B Originally came in for whining noise. Compressor noisy, condensor leaking, found metallic dust in lines. Replaced compressor, condesnor/drier, evap core, expansion valve, and flushed lines. The problem i am now dealing with and didn't see coming is: the first...	View
	2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10 8.3L battery VIN: 3D7HA18HX5 This truck will make battery go dead in 2 to 3 days but have DMMV hooked up but i dont see more than 40 milli amp draw on system only thing that i am not sure about if i connect my scanner to it a do a code scan i can communicate with two modules Body and Inst...	View
	1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Head lamps VIN: 1FMDU34XXR I just got this Explorer as a spare vehicle. While driving it back to the shop last night I discovered that it had no head lights. I found that if I held the dimmer switch as far to the rear as it would go, the lights would come on. They would stay on only as ...	View
	1997 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTDX1721V Please help, I'm dying here. This vehicle arrived with a PO174 and customer reports MIL has been on for over a year. Test drove and confirmed MIL; noted sputter on take-off, possibly lean-out misfire. Looking at data, bank #2 trims are very high; 25% LT and 8%... Trouble codes: P0174	View
	2000 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.8L Stall VIN: 1FCNF53S2Y Engine stalls when put in D/2 or 1 COLD. Reverse no problem. ECT@46 Idle is 1100 rpm in P 774 rpm in R Dies immediately in D ECT@167 Idle is 830 in P/n 680 in R 650 in D Acts like TCC is locked up when cold . IAC seems to work properly. Engine runs smoo...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XL 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTPF18L61 really don't get it, it has good cranking compression, good running compression. shows good coil and injector firing with scope. constant misfire cyl 3, checked mode 6 and cyl 3 only one showing misfire. how can one have fuel, fire, air and not run(this cyl) i... Trouble codes: P0303	View
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.8L Mechanical VIN: 1FTSW21Y95 We have a truck that has had a very interment brake fade(pedal goes to the floor you will slow up but very little to no brake power) This may only happen once a month. We have changed brake pads rotors do to them being worn out and a caliper do to it was hung ...	View
	2006 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0L timing chain cover VIN: 1FTYR44VX6 looking to see if you have to remove the flex plate and oil pan to replace the timing chain on this truck as it states in mitchal ? it's a 3.0 and has coil springs and is 2wd.	View
	2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPW14V78 I have tried to make sure this is a vent problem but every thing works as I can command it with the scanner but I have not done many Fords. On GM's you could here the valve click but this one does not and you can blow threw it both ways commanding it on and of... Trouble codes: P0446	View
	2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX14V68 This vehicle came in for a tune up because of a misfire with no codes. Replaced plugs and test drove ok. Vehicle returned with an engine miss. and this time it had a fault code of P304. Replaced the coil and the P304 returned with a P302. Replaced spark plugs ... Trouble codes: P0304	View
	2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GTHC23163 Diesel techs. First you have my respect in every way, every part is expensive and they're all heavy. This truck was parked for 8 hours after running perfect and hasn't started since. Except after a couple squirts of starting fluid. I was called in to diagnose ...	View
	2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4L no crank VIN: 1J4NF1GB6B Tried installing a remote start on this Patriot. Once I got it installed it would start the vehicle, but the vehicle would only run for about 2 seconds and then turn off. Called tech support line for the remote starter and was told that I need another module t...	View
	2003 Lincoln LS 3.9L Compressor And Sun Load Sensors VIN: 1LNHM87A43 Compressor goes off and and won´t raise more than 120psi want to check expansion valve, but first, who knows how this solar radiation sensors work? what is the normal parameter in scanner or in scope? this code makes compressor off?? Alldata and mitchel have n...	View
	2011 Mazda CX-9 Touring 3.7L Battery VIN: JM3TB2DA7B Hello iATN members, looking for help on this Mazda CX-9. No one in the shop, including myself seems to have the answer. I apologise for the long post but I want to include everything because I've spent a good deal of time on this vehicle. First of all, the cus...	View
	2005 Subaru Forester X 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1SG63695 The car will run fine most of the time but about every 4 to 6 times you drive the car when you go to start the car the check engine light will come on, at temp light will flash, cruise light will flash and all 6 of the codes above will appear all at once. Car ... Trouble codes: P0123 (Throttle pos sensor a high input), P0118 (Eng coolant tempsen circut high input), P0183, P0113 (Intake air temp sensor high input), P0108 (Manifold press sensor circut high input), P0223	View
	2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 2.5L odometer VIN: 4S3BL62679 vehicle has a odometer that the numbers are not legible.Installed a used cluster and vehicle will not start. plug original cluster back in and vehicle runs fine. no other issues with vehicle. I suspect that the cluster is tied into the security system as the s...	View
	2001 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7L No Start, Exhaust Smoke VIN: 5TDBT48A01 Hello fellow techs. Have a one that seems difficult, but might just be missing something. This one starts and stalls most of the time. On occasion it will run for 15 to 20 seconds before stalling. When it does run even for a couple seconds it billows clouds of...	View
	2006 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.3L traction control VIN: 5TDZA22CX6 Has anyone ever experienced a sudden activation of the VSC system while driving under normal conditions? I was driving 65 mph on the highway going straight on dry pavement and suddenly a buzzer sounded, the VSC light came on, and the steering wheel and brakes ...	View
	2002 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 2.8L windshield wiper VIN: WV3AB47032 Hello all, this Eurovan has me pulling my hair out, customer complains of no wipers, I get in it and find that the wipers do work but only on hi speed, after some looking around i find that the wiper relay is missing, customer says 'yeah they pulled it out bec...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L engine VIN: 3VWSP69M82 This car was running well when the customer drove it into his garage. Three days later it wouldn't start. He had a VW mechanic install a new injector pump, but it still wouldn't start. They removed the throttle body and cleaned it up so it would move freely. T...	View
	2005 Volvo S40 T5 2.5L Starting VIN: 4V4NC9TG75 Bogus model- shot in the dark here. Maybe somebody knows a HD truck guy. Customer with a class 8 road tractor has no crank. I got it started by using my remote starter button. There is no power to the solenoid. Clutch interlock works, is jumpered. Does not app...	View

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	2005 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4V042 6.6L 5th gear VIN: 1GDE4V1275 Connected Allison DOC software and found still no codes and received same error message when trying to command a 5th gear clutch test. Light was no working for Overdrive cancel switch but saw that it was sending a cancel signal to TCM. Replaced overdrive cance...	2
	2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 5.3L microphone VIN: 1GNSKCE04D I condemned the Communication Interface Module. It would not respond to any voice commands, but voice commands to the navigation work ok, they share the same mic. Also the phone would accept incoming calls through Bluetooth ok. Called GM dealer for part and t...	3
	2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Rev / Power Limit VIN: 3B7KF23671 Thank you to those that ACTUALLY considered my problem and offered help. Most were well thought out considerate replies. I had also posted this on cummins forum where a couple of also great guys chimed in saying the cummins ECU pin 43 White/org wire needs to s... Trouble codes: P1698 (No Transmission BUS Messages), P1688 (Internal Injection Pump Failure), P0230 (Transfer Pump Circuit Out of Range).	8
	2003 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3AD56M03 the fix for this vehicle was exactly what Tim said, you have to use a drb3 to see the switch close and open. the car has a bad nvld switch and when I didn't see the response on the scanner but seen it with a volt meter I deemed the pcm bad, with the new pcm ha... Trouble codes: P0441.	10
	2003 Ford Excursion Limited 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FMSU43P33 he has been changing the oil frequently untill we both find time to dig further into it, gonna defect the hpop out and check connections back there then if still a issue pull the cab and do a tear down.	17
	2004 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FDXE45514 this truck is fixed, it was the fuel pump. at idle the pressure is now 66.4 psi at the computer and at the gauge. thank you all for the quick responses. Trouble codes: P0191.	5
	2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L Unknown VIN: 1FTWW33R88 Thanks for all the help! I am pretty sure the EGR coolers are where the antifreeze leak is coming from, there is a bit of dried coolant at the gasket between the vertical & horizontal cooler. I did pressure test the cooling system but nothing really showed up...	10
	2009 Ford Escape XLS 2.5L front cover VIN: 1FMCU92719 Thanks everyone. Got the right tools and all is good.	4
	2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5L Engine mount VIN: 3FAHP0JA4A I replaced the trans mount like I should have in the first place vibration is gone.. Wont forget this one thanks guys!	16
	2011 Ford Edge SE 3.5L Brakes VIN: 2FMDK3GC3B Blocked off all brake lines one at a time as suggested by Mike [...] and there was no change in the pedal. Ordered a ABS Module assembly from a salvage yard because of the price on dealer part. Installed and fixed issues. Appears ABS was bypassing internall...	9
	2015 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.7L remove seat VIN: 1FDUFSHT0F Thanks to all of you that replied. I got the job done - it's always best to ask before destroying something. I've got a crane mounted on the truck and the controller and hand-held is mounted in front of buddy seat so nobody could use seat any way. I figured...	6
	1999 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L No Start VIN: 2HKRL1860X ok guys, thanks for all the helpful responses. I failed to mention i attempted another working key with no change. I reviewd TSBs and found one referencing the ecm ground being shared with the immobolizer ground. I installed a scan tool to load that circuit an...	6
	2005 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L Control head never loses power VIN: 5FNYF18425 Thank you all for the help on this.Gratefully for all the help.As most said it was indeed the blower relay.	7
	2002 Lincoln LS 3.0L Heater VIN: 1LNHM86SX2 Thanks for all replies, although several suggested electric auxiliary water pump this 6 cyl does not have one. Checked flow at water pump on engine by installing hoses in a couple buckets. Flow seemed okay but not great so we replaced water pump. Rechecked aft...	17
	2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 3.0L Exterior Lights VIN: WDDGF54X78 First of all. Thank you for the responses they were very helpful. The new SAM has pin4 in 6l. The old SAM does not. The jumper wire goes through the back of the connector its self. There are no wires in the harness connector on 6l pin 4 or connector 2l pin 12....	8
	2003 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDBR32E23 Just about every response to this inquiry helped me and I deeply appreciate everyone's support. After performing all the tests we could for fuel volume and pressure, smoke testing again for leaks,testing all the grounds at ECM and testing with a different ... Trouble codes: P0171.	29
	2003 Volkswagen Golf GLS 1.9L L/F power window VIN: 9BWGP21J83 Thank you fellow techs for all your replies. Great program we all have here. The replies where great. This vehicle is now repaired. Found GREEN DEATH at 3 wire connectors located at drivers kick panel. Cleaned all connectors. Window functions.	7

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