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	2007 BMW 750i 4.8L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAHL83527 hi guys and thank you in advance, i got this BMW Alpina B7 , customer complaint of transmission problem, jerking, but it seems to me like is something with the engine, i got a check engine light with code 28D4H/10452 and yesterday i had this code and 2A1E fue...	View
	1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L Blower VIN: 1G6KY5299V I saw code in bcm for refrigerant pressure sensor too low. I got power and ground at the blower. On climate control data can see the data respond to pushing the verious buttons . I tried blower command with my scan tool but nothing. I got a aftermarket blower ...	View
	1996 Chevrolet C3500 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GBJC34R3T My problem child is back with a different problem this time. I have no injection pulse this time. I have checked all the powers to each injector, and they all have power. And checked for pulse. I have one injector that pulses. The rest are a no show. I have ch...	View
	1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Clutch VIN: 2G1FP22P4T First time this vehicle has been in. Clutch blown up. Installed new clutch and now when you press the clutch the fork hits the pressure plate. So either the fork and T-pivot are worn really bad or the clutch diaphragm is rearward too far. Anyone seen this bef...	View
	1997 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNEC16R5V Hi to all tech, five month ago replaced the spider injectors with the fuel pressure for open injector, the fuel pump was not holding pressure for the prime KOEO but good enough to keep the suburban running, now I had replaced the fuel pump and the pressure wit... Trouble codes: P0171 (B 1 Lean), P0174 (B 2 Lean)	View
	2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1L Evap VIN: 1G1NE52J61 When I received the vehicle it was flashing check engine light with P0446. I checked the data stream and found few things off, which are: 1) Canister Vent Solenoid Continoiusly in Venting mode. 2) LTFT is staying at -0.5 to 2.0 continously on all types of driv...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHK24174 Hello and thank you for your help in advanced. I have this 2004 silverado duramax 6.6 that came in as a crank no start. Customer said it started running rough/low power/missfire while it was driving it and it stalled and it wouldn't restart after that. I have ...	View
	2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2L ABS module VIN: 2G1FJ1EJ1C This sets code C0131 00. Antilock Braking System Pressure Circuit Malfunction. The brake pressure sensor, which I understand to be in the ABS modulator, only shows 0 volts on the scan tool. The brake pedal switch correctly indicates active and inactive. My que...	View
	2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2L Front Park Assist VIN: 3GCUKSEJ4E This is my personal vehicle. It is still under warranty, so I have been bringing it to the Dealer for this repair. I have not spent any time on it myself. If I drive through a car wash when it is below 25 degrees outside, then drive for about 3 miles... ever...	View
	2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L Windshield Wipers VIN: 2C8GM68414 Hello everyone, we have this Pacifica here. It was brought in with the wipers not shutting off. They seem to be stuck on the Low setting and come on as soon as the key is turned on. First thing I did was pull codes from the BCM and it had a 'front wiper switch...	View
	1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L turns signals and brake lights VIN: 3B7HC1327S Vehicle came in with customer stating they had no brake lights. Check brake lights and they only come on when the hazard button is down. Also found that the turn signals do not work, not even on the dash. The third eye does work perfectly. Being that the thir...	View
	2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L engine wont shut off VIN: 1D7HA18N84 engine keeps running after key turned off, it runs a few seconds to minutes after turning key off. dash go's blank when key is off, it also set codes p0627 and p0645. I replaced ignition switch and problem went a way for a couple of days and now its back to do... Trouble codes: P0627, P0645	View
	2006 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX125X6 Hey guys I need some help on this one. Vehicle came in with a check engine light and a bunch of codes. The main problem now is that all codes cleared except the heater codes for all 4 o2 sensors. Here's what I have tested so far. - All four sensors are Denso ... Trouble codes: P0053 (O2 Heater Resistance B1S1), P0054 (O2 Heater Resistance B1S2), P0059 (O2 Heater Resistance B2S1), P0060 (O2 Heater Resistance B2S2)	View
	2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1FTWW33P16 Hello everybody, I haven't seen too many 6.0l trucks and their lovely issues until parkland auto. However I have made successful Diag and repairs on them thus far. Cutting to the chase, this truck came in from auction emitting blue and grey smoke and leaking e...	View
	1999 GMC Yukon SLT 5.7L Abs Module VIN: 1GKEK13R0X Customer refill wrong fluids in brake reservoir before and now hard brakes.replacing new brake master and flush brake fluid several times and now front brakes are working normal but rear brakes has no pressure and no volume of fluids, just trickling with no ai...	View
	2008 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L engine oil VIN: 1GKEV33738 Hi Guys this is driving me nuts. I am replacing a transmission and before taking the transmission out I noticed a leak from what appeared to be the rear main seal. So I ordered a seal in and was going to replace it while the transmission was removed along with...	View
	2012 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GT220CG6C This truck runs fine cold. No issues in open loop operation. After warm up with closed loop and extended idle, P0137 occurs and shortly after idle quality suffers. ST Fuel trims hit -20 to -24% and LT trims are pinned at -27%. Bank 1 sensor 1 sits around 440-4... Trouble codes: P0300, P0137, P0172	View
	2006 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L Cylinder head Just a quick question. Have to head gaskets on this creature. Is it easier to do the job with engine in the car, or drop the powertrain out. I'm a small one hoist kind of retired guy, this is a kids car so Im tying up my shop for free, so the quickest way poss...	View
	1999 Isuzu Trooper S 3.5L Power steering Customer state steering hard to turn left only, Check and found steering pump leak Replace new pump,Same problem ,hard to turn on left only	View
	2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Stall THANK you all for taking the time to read this post.Got this jeep in here for intermittent stall.Doesn't care if it's cold,hot,idle or going down the road.Some times in first few minutes,outher times could be hours in between.never sets a code in ECM or trans....	View
	2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Stall VIN: 1J4GW58N24 This vehicle did have a history of stalling before engine replacement. The stalling only occurred when exiting the highway, and coming to a stop. No codes stored at that time! We changed fluid and filters in transmission. Problem was resolved until a short tim...	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
	2009 Mazda 6 i 2.5L 3-4, 4-5 VIN: 1YVHP82A19 This is a friends car, we don't do trans work, but thought we might assist. Intermittently the car will go into limp mode and not shift past 3rd gear. Sometimes it hangs in 3rd after kicking it down on hard accel, then eventually up shifts. Won't do it all the...	View
	2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L Left R Turn signal VIN: WDBNG75J12 No Power to Left rear turn signal. Checked SAM module. No output for left rear turn. replaced SAM. Same problem. Wire good from SAM to board. Column switch output good. Code B1624. Any info would help.	View
	2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec 4Matic 3.0L NO start no ignition lights no central locking VIN: WDC1648222 Hello We have Serviced the above Mercedes and road test OK parked OK moved car and washed car external and light hose of engine bay . Unlocked the doors put key fob in socket turned fob ignition lights but no engine crank. Now central locking does not work,no ...	View
	2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4.6L air suspension VIN: 4JGBF7BE1A have suspension malfunction light on. Had an air spring leaking air on left front. Replaced air spring but still have message on have codes. 5170H/20848, 5171H/20849, 5172/20850, check component Y36b1 airmatic pressure sensor. checked Alldata for these codes d...	View
	2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDDEJ9EB4B I am just wondering if anyone could help me diagnose this issue. No TSBs, no real information from All Data. The fault codes p015300 p013300 front o2 sensors delayed reaction. We replaced the o2 sensors but the codes returned in less than 50 miles. I have a fe... Trouble codes: P1330, P1530	View
	2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 3.0L rear blower motor VIN: WDF6398132 this is a 2013 viano 3ltr v6 diesiel,viano not listed in model list,the rear blower motor runs for 20 mins after turned off and key out of ignition,need to know location of relay for rear blower,no codes in system,cannot operate rear blower with das,shows no v...	View
	2005 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Accessories VIN: 4A3AB36F65 Has no speedometer or tachometer or coolant gauge fuel gauge works ok. scanner can command tach speedometer fuel gauge when commanded will not show up on scan tool data . fuel gauge is the only one that works rite. Doe's anyone no what combination meter time i...	View
	2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4.0L oil valve VIN: 1N6AD07U26 Thanks for your help again. If this has happened to someone i would like to know how you dealt with it. This frontier came in for the usual oil cooler o ring leaking oil. Done many of these. So its a straight forward repair right? Not so fast. Upon removing th...	View
	2007 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0L Cooling Systems VIN: 5N1AR18U77 Thanks to everyone for replying. Vehicle came in overheating. Radiator was leaking. Performed block test for blown head gasket - test passed - no signs of blown head gasket. Replaced radiator, thermostat, radiator cap on expansion tank and the cap on the radia...	View
	2012 Nissan Murano SV 3.5L steering VIN: JN8AZ1MW8C This Murano is sending me back to school!!! (On the Job Training, I guess...) Came in with little power assist- fluid was clean and full. Had very little flow evident in reservoir, and had a little assist at higher engine RPM's. No noise, but a little seepage ...	View
	2008 Saturn Aura XR 3.6L Steering pull VIN: 1G8ZV57798 Car was brought in for an alignment, was pulling to the left before he bought it 2 years ago. He just had put new tires on and wanted it done. After adjusting camber and toe to the spec numbers, almost exactly on the spec, not just in the green the car still p...	View
	2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Unknown VIN: JTDKN3DUXA Prius that came in with a "wobble" or shudder under acceleration. It initially came in at about 22 to 25 mph. The customer had already had the right axle replaced at another shop thinking that was the problem. It didn't help it. The left axle looked good. I ha...	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

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	2004 BMW 330i 3.0L Side View Mirrors VIN: WBAEV53404 WILL ATEMPT REPAIRS NEXT RAINY DAY AWAITING CUSTOMER REPLY	7
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic LT 6.6L cooling syst VIN: 1GBJC34D17 the problem is hose under egr cooler sorry for wasting your time	4
	2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L control head VIN: 3GCRKSE31A We tried 1 other new control head. Also had all 4 flashed. None of them would light up the mode selector knob or blower knob. Thanks for everyine who tried to help. Cheers	9
	2007 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L Misfire VIN: 2C3LA63H47 customer told me not to go any further thinking about trading it in. I am suspecting bad lifters according to all tests I did. With all the miles that are on it a reman. engine from jasper would be the way to go. Thanks to everyone that replied! Trouble codes: P1416.	12
	2001 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.3L Steering Cooler Lines VIN: 2B8GP44G91 Thank you for all your inputs, John & William were correct in this instance, having a restricted screen in the fluid tank would not cause return line pressure, I also could not find any specs for return line pressure, we installed an updated return line assemb...	9
	2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XL 4.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FMZU67EX2 The tourque Convertor Lock up solenoid was the case, every now and then it would stick after it was engaged. Thank you guys for the advice of what to look at.	13
	2002 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Alarm VIN: 1FAFP34P82 Well a lot of you hit it right on the head. Doug, Kenneth, Bill and George nailed it. Someone had put in an aftermarket alarm system and wired it to the car alarm system. The car factory alarm system was reseting but not the after market alarm. Talked to the c...	8
	2006 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0L timing chain cover VIN: 1FTYR44VX6 thanks to all. job is done. without pan or trans removal. don't tell michell.	11
	2006 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L idles to fast VIN: 1ZVHT82H36 I think somebody used a programmer to alter the idle speed because after reprogramming pcm car idles normal, the pcm was commanding the fast idle because the actual and commanded idle matched. clearing KAM did no good.	10
	2008 Ford Escape Limited 3.0L Hesitation, stumbles VIN: 1FMCU94188 hi everyone thanks for the help. this one finally is fixed we just recently filled the car up with fresh gas since the customer brought it almost on empty and we have been test driving it for days. to make a long story short it must have had bad gas even thoug...	17
	2012 GMC Savana 3500 4.8L Radio CD player VIN: 1GD374CA7C Hey guys this was an unusual problem. Simply put, we installed an O.E. GM radio ( VIN compatable ) - problem solved! thanks for all your help We DO BETTER TOGETHER!	14
	2002 Kia Sportage 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJA72382 To update some and to comfirm fix to others I submit that when I performed snapshot and actually caught code pending and then also set it would be at a time when it was up to temperature, usually 4 miles out and in a coast-down mode. The 02 would go into what... Trouble codes: 0128 (coolant temp insufficient).	14
	2011 Mazda CX-9 Touring 3.7L Battery VIN: JM3TB2DA7B First of all, thank you all for offering help and advice, greatly appreciated. Here's what I found: while monitoring the current draw very closely, I found that after about an hour, the draw was down to about 80-90 mA with everything still hooked up. Talki...	12
	2007 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L Hesitation, intermittent VIN: 1N4BA41E37 Turns out it was the left rear wheel speed sensors. Replaced left rear and cleaned the corrosion off the right rear. the customer has not returned or called and i have not been able to reduplicate the concern. For some reason or another the problem did not s...	10
	2004 Pontiac GTO 5.7L battery VIN: 6G2VX12G54 every \one was correct on ignition switch.replaced and problem solved.thanks to all from topshop. tok most of draw out of it with new switch.cylinder was good and tight.car is on the road and my son is happy.still has the little problem of radio being able to ...	14
	1993 Subaru Impreza LS 1.8L timing belt VIN: JF1GF2545P The pulley for the timing belt idler threads came apart and caused the pulley to ride very slightly, making the belt walk off the pulley. Thank you everyone	12
	1995 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L Abs System VIN: JT2ST07NXS GRACIOUS GOOD EVENING TO AL [...] TECS THAT HAD SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS REPAIR ON THE TOYOTA CELICA. THE CAR IS FIXED AND DOING WELL.THE REPAIR WAS REMOVE AND INSPECT THE 4 ABS SPEED SENSORS AS WAS SUGGESTED. REMOVE THE 2 REAR SENSORS AND LOOKED LIKE THEY HAD JUST BEE...	21
	2004 Toyota Tacoma 2.4L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TENL42N44 Thank you to all who replied Sent the vehicle out after only replacing the front A/F sensor even though it worked fine through our testing. All other testing showed normal. Vehicle has been gone for weeks, called customer to check in, issue has not returned.... Trouble codes: P2237 (B1S1 A/F Pumping Current Circuit Open), P0135 (B1S1 A/F Heater Circuit Open), P0134 (B1S1 A/F No activity), P0171 (Fuel Trim).	17
	2004 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8L Timing Belt VIN: WVWMD63B64 My customer decided to bail on the car. He is not going to pay what it takes to fix it. To answer what most of you said, the bolts were tightened to spec but still stripped out the threads both with the stock 6mm threads and with the over sized 8mm threads I p...	9

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