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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for February 16, 2016 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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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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| 2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G4HP54K04 On a cold start this car floods its self instantly,,IAT ECT all the input parameters look great , compression is 150 ,what I found is a delay in my spark about 3-4 sec cranking before I get good spark , allowing the cylinders to get fuel soaked , anyone ever s... |
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| 2006 Cadillac DTS 4.6L Engine VIN: CAD1LLACDT Gm or Cadillac techs need little help 06 dts oil pan leaking oil, service Instructions from Mitchell is not very good. Some techs said drop engine some said drop subframe and remove transmission. Can you guys give me Some advises thanks |
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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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| 2014 Cadillac XTS Platinum 3.6L Steering Assist VIN: 2G61M5S37E 2014 Cadillac XTS with no power steering following a front end collision. The fault codes , C056D-39 , Indicate an Electronic Control Unit Hardware-Internal Malfunction fault. The fault and symtom reoccur following reset and steering angle sensor recalibration... |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L Misfire VIN: 2GCEC19V53 Vehicle has p0300 counting on cylinder #5 at idle. Did the Quick basics. swapped plug wire and coil around with no result still #5. swapped injector. performed compression test does build to 148-150. also removed valve cover and looked at valve spring nothing ... Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L Driveline VIN: 1GNEK13Z24 Hello fellow techs, this Tahoe makes a rotational noise from driveline at 40mph (to about 43mph) only with TCC engaged in 2wd (most prevalent on slight pull). Sounds kind of like a noisy pinion bearing or wheel bearing. With a stethoscope to floor it is loudes... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT 6.0L Fuel Gage VIN: 3GNGK26K08 Tank shows 1/4 full when empty, full when full and gradually down to 1/4. An easy fix I thought. I replaced the Fuel-Level-sender and seal. Nothing changes. Now I have to dig in deeper. Disconnecting the fuel level sender at the tank, or turning off the ignit... |
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| 2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L None yet VIN: 1FMYU03163 Hello all, Ran across this over the weekend while checking one of my own vehicles over after an oil change. I hooked my scanner up just to check the "vitals", no codes, O2 sensor readings, fuel trims, etc... Much to my surprise after reaching CL the O2-BK2-s... |
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| 2003 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L No Start VIN: 1FTRW08653 Truck ran on starting fluid and we drove it into the shop that way. It starts and runs for about 3 or 4 seconds and then shuts down. Checked for power at all positions from ignition switch. All checks good. Check all fuses under hood and under dash. Jumped the... Trouble codes: P1260 (Theft detected Vehicle Immobilized), U1262 (SCP Data link fault in hybrid electronic cluster), U1147 (SCP Data fault for vehicle security in HEC) |
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| 2007 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L No Start, Misfire VIN: 1FDAF56P27 this truck is our ramp truck owned since new has only 29000 miles , 4 years ago it had 8 reman injectors installed at ford dealer due to bad fuel (not gasoline) TRUCK HAS RUN FOR ABOUT 15000 MILES SINCE THEN AND NEVER AN ISSUE . OEM FUEL FILTERS AT LEAST ONCE ... |
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| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L Mechanical VIN: 1FDWF36R18 I'm really stumped and need help with this truck. A couple of months ago, I posted this truck on IATN with a smoking problem when the engine is all warmed up. After rescanning the computer again, the only codes coming up was for the exhaust temp. sensors and r... |
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| 1995 GMC P3500 4.3L Hesitation VIN: 1GDGP32Z5S We have been over this van up one side down the other, load tested all grounds, checked all powers, scoped vehicle numerous times. TDC engine and checked balancer and appears on the money.Vehicle will hesitate bad, fall on it's face and even at times back fire... |
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| 2002 Isuzu Axiom 3.5L Takes off in 3rd VIN: 4S2CE58X42 Axiom takes off in what feels like 3rd gear, at 21mph every time it downshifts to 2nd gear, on the freeway it will downshift on its own, we adjusted the mlp or range selector same results, no metal in either pan or filter, if you manually put it in low it star... |
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| 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 5.9L Camshaft VIN: 1J4GS587XK Well the vehicle has come to me pulled apart and all timing components removed. Distributor gear is chewed and apparently the Camshaft has been thrusting causing problems. Now I know you can get the "thrust button" but intended for racing applications. Is this... |
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| 2006 Kia Spectra5 2.0L Unknown VIN: KNAFE16216 Hello there I could use some help on this one ! 2006 Kia came in with a broken timing belt and had a bunch of bent valves with it . so after I R&R the cylinder head and had the machine shop replace a bunch of bent valves, they did a complete valve job and surf... |
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| 2007 Pontiac G6 3.5L Airbag VIN: 1G2ZG58N87 Car comes in from body shop with airbag light on and B0085 Left Front Side Impact Sensor Circuit. Checked wires between impact sensor and Airbag Module as per Alldata. Wires checked out ok. Switched sensors between front doors. Code switched to right side door... |
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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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| 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R 3.6L torque converter VIN: 4S4BREKC7A Hello, I have this 2010 OutBack 3.6 5spd auto. It exhibits what I think is torque converter shudder upon lock-up. The condition happens under light acceleration at speeds between 50 and 60mph. Never noticed at any speeds higher or lower. At this speed the ecu ... |
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| 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L transmission VIN: 4S4BRCLC1B Complaint: MIL light, TFT light, ABS light illuminated. No transmission shifting issues while driving. Dealer diagnosed following DTCs: P2764- TC lock up clutch solenoid circuit low P0700 Dealer states metal in fluid as root cause of DTCs with estimate for C... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L No communication VIN: 1G1JC1240S We have learned some things thru this event. Thank you for all of the useful knowledge in the replies. In fact, this is, as stated in the response, an OBD 1.5 (great term). Snapon, of course, says we should be able to communicate, but we can't. With old ECM... |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L 4wd VIN: 1GCHK24U73 Most replies have pointed at either rear differential - limited slip problems - or wiring to the axle actuator causing it to engage itself. Will get vehicle back at a later date. Went over budget available just to repair other problems. I was never able to dup... |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Stall VIN: 2G1WH55KX3 I have to close this post because of time. After not being able to get the car to stop running long enough to try to diagnosis the problem, I started to replace everything that would cause the engine to just up and quit. We replaced the crank and cam sensors a... |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L front wheel hub VIN: 36BZ253354 Well folks, I found a shop last Tuesday not far from where we are staying and they took good care of me I found these people from a neighbor here. Thanks for the replies on this. Not being used to problems like this, I didn't feel very good about what I could... |
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| 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L engine wont shut off VIN: 1D7HA18N84 thanks for all who replied but Ed's advice was the key and that's it only takes a small amount of voltage to keep the PCM awake. I was leaning towards the PCM because the ASD relay cannot cause the problem because I verified this by putting a relay switch in p... Trouble codes: P0627, P0645. |
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| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 3.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2D4RN3DG3B Thanks for all of the replies. I pulled the plenum again and did another leakdown test, this time including the 3 rear cylinders as well. No problems. I put it all back together yesterday and retested it an hour ago. No more misfires showing on cyl. 2 even aft... Trouble codes: P0302 (Cyl. 2 misfire). |
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| 2001 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Lighting VIN: 1FMRU15L21 i replaced the gem moduel thanks to all who helped. |
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| 2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L No Start I thank all of you that took the time to offer me help and suggestions; I really appreciate it, your input kept me going in a forward/positive direction. Short answer, it was the HPOP pump. Long answer, I checked the oil cooler for obstruction is was clear; ... Trouble codes: P2290 (icp too low). |
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| 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5L Stall VIN: 3FADP0L31A THANKS TO ALL THAT OFFER HELP,STAN GAVE ME A LINK TO TSB-12-01-18 THAT WAS IT ORDER THE HARNESS KIT INTALLED IT CAR IS FIXED. Trouble codes: P1A0A, P0A0A, P1A10, P1A14. |
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| 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.2L Starter VIN: 1FT7X2B63B Due to the intermittent nature of this problem the best I can say is I think I have fixed this vehicle. We replaced the relay after trying to get it to act up many many times. We have been starting it several times a day for the last week or so (the customer i... |
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| 2011 Honda Pilot Touring 3.5L Gas cap message VIN: 5FNYF4H92B Thanks for the good information. He came in two weeks ago and the tighten fuel cap light was on. I replaced the cap with a new gas cap from Honda. I scanned the car and it had no codes. After I cleared it the tighten fuel cap light went out. He called me yeste... |
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| 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 3.2L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S2CK58W73 Howdy Y'all, Thanks for all your help. I'm gonna put this as "YEAH BUT"... We put the specified Denso copper core plugs in it and replaced the intake gaskets due to the cold/warm up problem. I drove it for 3 days and never had an issue. I was ready to close i... Trouble codes: P1311, P1312. |
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| 1998 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5L No Start VIN: 1J4FY29P3W i would like to say thank you for all your help after unplugging all my 5 volt sensor and still no change i ck the 5 volt wire out of the pcm has no power i cliped the wire like someone had said to do and no 5 volt power coming out of the pcm double ck power a... |
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| 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 3.8L Front end VIN: 1J4BZ3H18A i replaced the front tires thanks for all tour help |
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| 2001 Mazda MPV DX 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM3LW28YX1 I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to read and reply! Well, this is one that really smacked me in the face to remember to look closely at the basics. It was a bad fuel pump. The crazy thing is that the van had zero drivability issues. It ha... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174. |
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| 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4.6L suspension malfunction warning VIN: 4JGBF7BE4B Thanks for all the help. My tech unplugged the pump and powered it up to test it. Not sure what type of test he did, but after he plugged it back in the malfunction light went out and has not come back on in almost two weeks. My notes got stapled to the hard c... |
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| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5N1AR18W25 It's fixed and it doesn't make sense but a new bank 2 cam sensor changed timing from 45 degrees to 0 degrees where it should be. Thanks for the help guys! Trouble codes: P0021 (B2acam position timing system performance). |
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| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0L Cooling Systems VIN: 5N1AR18U77 Thank you all for your replies. I'm not a big believer in stop-leaks, however, I felt the only thing left was a blown head gasket. I removed the thermostat and installed Blue Devil head gasket sealer and ran engine for 50 minutes according to the directions. r... |
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| 2002 Saturn Vue 2.2L dashboard VIN: 5GZCZ23D72 At my shop we do look to others for insight on problems such as this as we do not experiment at the vehicle owners expense, thus when such an odd-ball situation came up I felt it wasn't a bad idea to ask if others had seen this problem before and their thought... |
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| 2005 Toyota Sienna CE 3.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 5TDZA23C45 Thanks for all the replies! Actually I can say all of the advise was good. Some of you guys helped remind me of some simple things I could do to get to the bottom of this. I kept saying to myself that although it would seem I have everything I need to make thi... |
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| 2006 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.5L Cuts out VIN: 4T1BK36B56 I had mentioned power & ground at the coils was correct but I rechecked. Was OK. John from N.C. mentioned Techstream history's & misfire data. I have a Snap-on Solus Edge with latest software & no misfire data was present or recorded after stalls. All data loo... Trouble codes: P0351 (Ignition coil a primary/secondary circuit), P0352 (Ignition coil b primary/secondary circuit), P0353 (Ignition coil c primary/secondary circuit), P0354 (Ignition coil d primary/secondary circuit), P0355 (Ignition coil e primary/secondary circuit), P0356 (Ignition coil f primary/secondary circuit). |
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