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| 2002 Acura TL 3.2L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 19UUA56612 vehicle came back after running fine when it left the shop a month ago. it smells of fuel a little and up acel, it shutters and misfires, but once it gets going it runs fine. does this each time you acel. ltft isnt fluctuating at all. it stays at -4.7%. when d... |
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| 2011 Cadillac SRX Luxury 3.0L wheel speed sensor VIN: 3GYFNDEY1B Hello everyone! I am a glutton for punishment working on this one. Initially, the vehicle came to us with a code C0035 L.F. W.S.S circuit. After following OnDemand's flow chart (which included testing the sensor itself and the circuits) to the end, it recommen... |
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| 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L front cover seal VIN: 2G1FP22PXS Replaced water pump front cover seal twice on this LT1 engine Camaro Z28. Despite using factory seal and taking care about the assembly to avoid seal damage it is still leaking. My question is: I noticed that there is some radial play in the water pump driv... |
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| 2005 Chrysler 300 2.7L Battery VIN: 2C3JA43R25 Hello and thanks in advance. I have this 300 that intermittently drains the battery, before I tear too many things apart I thought I'd check with the network. The car has an aftermarket infotainment system (I'll call it the stereo to save typing) and alarm sys... |
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| 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 |
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| 2013 Ford Escape SEL 2.0L Stall VIN: 1FMCU0H95D This 2wd escape stalls immediately when put into reverse or drive after vehicle is warmed up. Initial inspection found codes stored. Found a recall for harness problem that could potentially cause intermittent stalling. We took vehicle to have recall performed... |
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| 2014 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.7L fuel VIN: 1FDUF4GT1E Heres the story. I haven't had much time with the 6.7l other than maintenance. Truck came t us from another shop. Gas was put into truck. Other shop flush tank and filters bled system. I perf ppt ME found VCV possible stuck open. Pulled intake's. pulled vcv an... |
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| 2004 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Transfer Case VIN: SAJEA51C64 2004 X Type Transfer case oil fill Posted: Feb 13, 2016 3:23 PM Click to edit this message... Click to reply to this thread Reply Hi, guys I need to add transfer case oil to this vehicle. It looks like it is close to impossible. AllData says to remove the sub... |
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| 1998 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5L No Start VIN: 1J4FY29P3W jeep was towed no for a no start found battery compltley dead replaced with a new battery .jeep will crank but no spark no fuel pump hooked up scanner found no commucation with the scanner did some other test found no ck engine light on found power at pin 2 an... |
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| 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L radiator cooling fan Car came in with dead battery. The radiator cooling fan won't shut off with ignition off. I tapped on ecm and relay and wiggled all the harness. No codes and tried to use the ATM to turn fan off and on but the snap on red brick comes up with no comunication un... |
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| 2004 Mazda 3 i 2.0L No Start VIN: JM1BK32F94 I all ready know I have a California LF engine still have no spark and one injector pulse. I swapped intake cams and replace timing chain and gear but having problem identifying which is the right crank pulley for California LF engine. I have two of them try t... |
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| 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... |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 4.3L esp module VIN: WDBLK70G02 shortly after brake job ,triangle warning lite flashes Power loss would appear, power restricted to 20 mph. Driving further Abs and traction lights on. Using Snap on scanner abs code c1500 one or more W.S.S.. have implausible signal. ECM codes p0720 E.S.P. imp... |
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| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L fuel tank VIN: WDBUF56J26 I'm trying to drop the fuel tank to replace the fuel pump assembly. The problem is that their is a metal pipe in the middle, I can't seem to found any crowfoot wrench or wrench to fit in this special nut. Call dealer with four different part number. Does someb... |
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| 2004 Nissan Murano SL 3.5L Transmission/Transfer Case VIN: JN8AZ08WX4 Ok, here's a strange one. Several months after replacing the transmission the vehicle came in with a low speed shudder between zero and 30 mph. we inspected and took a fluid sample and replaced transfer case with an experienced one. Customer now back with anot... |
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| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5N1AR18W25 Code p0021 B2 A Cam Position Timing System Performance. have a good signal at Cam Adjuster and idle changes when energizing solenoid. INT/V TIM B1 reads -9 degrees while Bank 2 reads 45 degrees at idle and both read approximately 65 at 2,000 rpm. Removed timin... Trouble codes: P0021 (B2acam position timing system performance) |
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| 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5L Surge VIN: 1N4AL2AP5A the driver states that 3 times over several week period the car will accelerate w/o foot on throttle, mainly when slowing down or coming to a stop. the last time they stated they were in garage almost stopped in the garage & car accelerated & would have hit ba... |
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| 1999 Pontiac Montana 3.4L Electronic VIN: 1GMDX03E3X Got this vehicle from a used car dealer had code c1224 rr wheel speed sensor, found sensor resistance same as left side, wheel showing same speed on scanner data, code resets before car is put in gear, found power dist wire hooked up to the wrong starter termi... |
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| 2011 Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on, reduced power mode. Goodmorning everyone. this truck came in in limp mode, no power on the highway, checked codes and i found p0344 for the cam and a reduced power mode code. took a look at it and noticed that the cam and crank sensors had been replaced, tested wiring from the pc... Trouble codes: P0344 |
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| 2003 Saturn Vue 2.2L Differential? VIN: 5GZCZ33D23 We are installing a used transmission in this Saturn Vue. Original howls like a really bad wheel bearing. I don't do auto transmission repairs and a reman was prohibitively expensive and carried an unimpressive warranty. The owner is supplying the used transmi... |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L No Start, Stall VIN: 3VWSR69M74 This is the PD pump duse motor, it has a lift pump (1 bar, 14.5psi) in the tank, a cam driven pump (tandem pump) (roughly 8.5 bar 120 psi) on the head and each injector has a cam lobe actuated injector that provides the final pressure of 2090 bar,29,000 psi. ... Trouble codes: P0321 |
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| 2004 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1CZ59H34 Need some assistance on this Volvo. The car came if for low oil pressure light on at random. Changed pressure sensor and car seemed to be ok came back 2 days later same problem. I put a oil pressure gauge and found hot at idle oil pressure was 10psi hot at 3k ... Trouble codes: P0011, P0014 |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2007 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L Electric Parking Brake VIN: WAUDV74F27 The fix-- The control module went south.The lesson--Follow the Ross-Tech website details EXACTLY for the MODEL you are working on. In this process I have learned, the hard way, that the early (06-07ish) modules are not programmed too well to deal with adver... |
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| 2009 BMW 335i xDrive 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAWC73599 Thanks for all the replies. We replace the valve cover and injector seals and the car been gone for couple days. We have to order special tool to remove and install the injector seals. An advice for someone who hasn't done one before, the fuel injector does no... Trouble codes: P0306 (29D2-Misfire 6 Cylinder), P0304 (29D0-Misfire 4 Cylinder), P0300 (Random Misfire). |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9L Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WC58R17 Hey guys I fixed this car by puting on a programmer that plugs into the obd2 port that eliminates the afm system. Not the best fix I know, but the customer didn't want to spend the money to disassemble the engine to find the problem. I believe your posts on it... Trouble codes: P0300. |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3L front axle extension housing VIN: 1GCEK19J68 We pulled the differential assembly and rebuilt it with all new bearings and seals. We also replaced the sliding gear and stub shaft along with the actuator motor. It's been gone for two weeks. Think it's fixed--- |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0L MIL Lamp on, Not pulling in D VIN: 1GB3G2BG7B I kept this vehicle for two days and drove it 10 times for a total of over 50 miles with no symptoms. The customer has picked it up (it is a daycare bus and he has to use it for his daily routes) and has driven it for the last week with no problems. We are goi... Trouble codes: P0575 (Cruise control switch circuit), P0700 (TCM requested MIL), P150C, P2544 (Transmission torque request circuit), U0073 (Control module communication bus off), U0101 (Lost communication with TCM). |
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| 1994 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTCR14X8R Sorry for the delay in closing and I wanted to thank everyone for their help. Those of you who said "Replace the PCM were correct. We replaced the PCM and all the issues went away. Vehicle ran much better and customer, Shop and Technician, much happier too! Trouble codes: 157 (Maf below voltage), 171 (No switch 02 bank 1), 172 (Lean bank 1), 175 (Bank 2 unable to switch), 176 (Lean bank 2). |
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| 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1FTWW33P16 Alright, thx for all that replied. Your words were the re assurance I needed. I drove it hard and the smoke cleared up after about 30 min of driving. All replies were helpful and right on the money. |
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| 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.7L No Start VIN: 1FDRF3HT1C Thank you for your help. Well i found why it wouldn't start up. There was pow compression because the inside of the engine decided to machine itself to pieces. After it was towed in the engine cranked over fine every time with no real problem, decided to check... |
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| 2003 GMC Sonoma SLS 2.2L MIL Lamp on, Brake failure VIN: 1GTCS19H73 Sorry guys, this one slipped through the cracks. The vehicle never came back...the customer's daughter rolled the truck playing in the woods... The best suggestion was to look at the ABS module, I wish I could have since I wanted to fix this one and that was ... |
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| 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1J4FY49S0X Thank you for all of the great help! The winner is... Ed from Colorado! I apologize for not posting FT levels in my initial post. Here's the story: I posted the request for help late Friday night, hoping that the suggestions would turn on the light bulb in m... |
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| 2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4.0L oil valve VIN: 1N6AD07U26 Thanks for your replies. I took the advise you gave & it worked out. I was able to get a tap in the shell & then got a hammer on it & got it out. Not a lot of room to swing a hammer on it but i was able to get it out. |
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