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| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3L seconday air VIN: SCFBB03B36 I am having trouble getting this last monitor to run to completion. Secondary air. I started from a cold start and let idle a few minutes then drive stop and go then on freeway under 65 no AIR CON and cruise off. I have also driven it on the freeway and around... |
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| 2000 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L 3-4 upshift VIN: WAUZL54B3Y This is a new customer so I have no history. Came in with a bad transmission. Sounded like a chain was rattling in the case and barely pulled. Had an incorrect gear ratio code. (Can't find my notes right now). Replaced the transmission with a low mileage used ... |
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| 2007 Chrysler 300 Limited 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 2C3LA53G17 this one is giving me the blues.it come in the shop with a complaint of after driving for several days this car would lose power. we never had it to happen. the customer picked it up on a Wednesday and was back Thursday. no codes nothing. I drove it 121 miles ... Trouble codes: 2173 (high air/flow vac leak slow accumulation), P2638, C0121, P0600 |
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| 2001 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP55U71 Ok i am stumped , i have followed the diag tree in Alldata and i am stuck . I have power to the heater on every 02 i also have ground , also as for the EGR i can activate it on the scanner and it works fine. But it will throw all 5 of these codes within min of... Trouble codes: P0135, P0141, P0155, P0161, P1409 |
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| 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP34N55 Onr for you FOMOCO guys. Got this 05 Focus ZX4 that had MAP, TPS, Power Steering Pressure Switch, and Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor low voltage codes. I noticed that all of these shared the same 5v reference voltage from the PCM. The moment I unplugged the Power S... Trouble codes: P0113 (Intake Air Temp Sensor Voltage High) |
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| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FTWW33R38 We have an 08 F350 6.4L in here that is driving us crazy. It all started a year ago when it came in for a no start. Found no rail pressure. Basic low pressure tests preformed and pulled the cab and replaced the high pressure pump. All was great, fired right up... |
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| 2003 Honda Element EX 2.4L presure plate VIN: 5J6YH17503 just a question ,this model requires the subframe to be removed to replace clutch assembly, has anyone not removed subframe & replaced clutch, i have done this on other cars requiring frame removel , nissan etc. it looks like u could slide the trans back or ro... |
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| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L charge VIN: KM8SC73E55 hocked up cooltech a/c machine to vehicle and recovered 1 lbs 1 oz system requires 1.3 lbs went to vacuum out system and would not pull a vacuum . like it had a major leak shot 1 lbs back in and held pressure. ran leak tester over all system and no leaks prese... |
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| 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4L clicking fuel rail VIN: 5NPET4AC2A Howdy Y'all This Sonata has a clicking noise from the fuel rail. The customer is concerned about it even though we have no performance issues or codes. You can't hear it from drivers seat, only from under hood. If I put stethoscope on it the SAME noise can be ... |
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| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L transfer case VIN: 1J4HR58205 AWD .Customer removed front drive shaft. they complained it acted as if it was in 4 low. with the front shaft out, it would not move. i put it into 4 low and same thing. the front output spins but not the rear. replaced transfer case. put it into drive and no ... |
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| 2006 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.4L No Start VIN: 1J4FA29156 As above, will not crank. Jumping starter relay control wire to ground at PCM C3 Pin 38 will allow engine to be cranked with key. No ground present at PCM C3 Pin 21, which is clutch switch. Clutch switch works properly and provides a ground. If PCM C3 Pin 21 (... Trouble codes: P0688, P0533, P0463 |
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| 2004 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L LF suspension If I manually vent the strut I can then command it to air up. It will hold but does not vent when commanded. All other struts inflate and vent on command. Only code now is C1725. Trouble tree does not adequately address improper venting. If I air it to proper ... |
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| 2005 Mazda 6 i 2.3L no crank no start no communication VIN: 1YVHP84C15 This vehicle was towed in as a no crank no start with a dead battery. Supplying good battery voltage had no effect. Attempted to communicate with vehicle and was only successful with instrument cluster. Code u1900 was retrieved, stating ABS CAN communication... |
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| 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Hesitation, intake backfire VIN: WDBEA66E0R Hi All, Car was towed in after a purchase from an estate sale. Clean and very low mileage. Battery was dead and the reverse lights also did not work. Installed new battery and owner did not want to pursue light repair. Car came back the next day. Engine starts... Trouble codes: 35 (oxygen sensor control system rich stop/mix too lean), 3 (oxygen sensor controlhfm-sfi) |
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| 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Dr Seat Mod VIN: WDBUF65J23 We have traced this draw to the power seat module under the drivers seat. This customer buys luxury vehicles, fixes them, and then resells. We know that we should replace both modules due to the TSB information and all the related posts on here. But we are not... |
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| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 3.2L Starter VIN: WDBKK65F04 Hello and thank you ; Ive got a Mercedes SLK320 automatic customer had towed in with a no start and no cranking problem. She said went to the store used her key fob to lock and unlock vehicle tryed her key and nothing all the dash lights came on but nothing wh... |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI 3.0L Starting VIN: 4JGCB22E88 Hi, I have a 2008 Mercedes R320 CDI that will not start when parked outside in the winter cold, starts ok if it sits in the shop overnight. Seems to crank slow but will start if you hook up a jump box to the jump post under the hood. Battery was replaced and t... |
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| 2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 Bluetec 4Matic 3.0L Rear Main Seal VIN: 4JGCB2FB8A Hello, all. I have a 2010 Mercedes Benz R350 3.0L diesel with a severe and persistent oil leak from the rear main seal. The leak is definitely from the rear main seal, once the transmission is out you can see a line of oil dripping down from it, nowhere higher... |
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| 2010 Nissan Armada SE 5.6L No Start VIN: 5N1BA0ND6A I have a crank, no start issue. no spark, no codes in ecm , but have codes po 725 and u 1000 in trans. controller.but trans controller shows rpms while cranking checked main relay and checked to make sure I had voltage from it to the coils. shows data koeo but... Trouble codes: P0725, U1000 |
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| 2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP 4.6L Steering Lock VIN: 1G2HZ54Y45 This Vehicle has a customer compliant of No start. Customer says vehicle steering wheel would not lock, key stuck igntion. Car at the shop starts but the steering wheel does not lock. Has anyone seen this before or have another place to test. no information in... |
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| 2000 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF28B2Y First of all I don't see many Toyotas in my shop. Note I install VVT solenoid on #2 cylinder or left bank. After driving 4 miles after clearing computer trouble codes it set code P1354. Also I was wondering if the #2 not lining up perfect being 1/2 cog off wou... Trouble codes: P0300 (Randon/Misfire Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0302 (Misfire Detected 2), P0306 (Misfire Detected 6), P0420 (Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold), P0440 (Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold), P1354 (Variable Valve Timing System Malfunction) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2003 Audi A4 1.8L blend doors VIN: WAUVC68E53 It IS necessary to recover the R134 and remove the HVAC box from the vehicle to free up the blend doors. I heated the plastic blend doors with a heat gun and let them cool so that they would not be "brittle old plastic". I was able to lube hinges with a silic... |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1JC6SH0D Thank you, thank you and thank you !!! You guy are wonderful. You are right and spot on. It was the thermostat. I learn new thing today. Again, thanks a million. Trouble codes: P0599 (Engine coolant thermostat HEATER control circuit high voltage). |
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| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 3.6L fuel pump All of you guys were right. It was simply a matter of installing the TIPM and cutting the key on for 12 seconds to allow it to learn the VIN and configuration. As always thanks to all who took time to reply. Special thanks to William for taking the time to... |
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| 1994 Ford F-250 XL 5.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2FTEF25N3R Unfortunately, the customer did not give approval to fix all of the known problems so the vehicle will be going to the auto recyclers. |
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| 2000 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.8L Stall VIN: 1FCNF53S2Y Customer has chosen to replace trans with reman unit. Thanks to all. I believe the problem is internal. |
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| 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1FTWW33P23 The customer needed the truck back so i did run out of time to do any further testing. But after a long conversation with the guy i found out he is running 5w40 oil and all kinds of lucas fuel and oil additives. Knowing how crucial oil is in firing the injecto... Trouble codes: P0403, P0405 (EGR Circuit low), P0603 (PCM kieep alive memory error), P0278, P0046. |
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| 2003 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L Readyness VIN: 1FTYR10D83 We have fixed the vehicle and got it to pass emissions by leaving the fuel gauge circuit open it passed all readiness and passed emissions. Trouble codes: P0460. |
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| 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 6.0L Oil pressure VIN: 2GTFK13Y87 This truck is now down the road. We explained to the customer that the truck probably needs pistons and rings to fix the consumption problem as a lot of you said. He did not want to spent anymore on the truck. We are sure the oil pressure problem must be a fau... |
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| 2007 Honda Civic EX 1.8L Cat Monitor VIN: 1HGFA16827 Hi there and thanks for the help. Kevin from California pretty much hit this one on the head with the 06 Accord scenario: I recently had a 06 Accord that would not run the Cat monitor. The drive cycle info in Pro-Demand did not work, but the drive cycle in... |
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| 2009 Hyundai Accent SE 1.6L odometer/trip meter VIN: KMHCN35C79 Thanks everyone for your input on this. I disconnected the battery again and jumpered the cables together just for the heck of it for half an hour. At first, the display appeared to work properly after that, showing the mileage, etc. Just before the custome... |
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| 2010 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 3.8L monitor VIN: KMHGC4DE6A So contacted bar and they sent me a letter to give to consumer to take to dealership that basically read, "After extensive normal driving (5000 miles) this vehicle still has not completed monitors and they need to figure it out as it is still under manufacture... |
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| 2000 Infiniti Q45 Anniversary Edition 4.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKBY31A2Y Hello everyone and thanks for the help on this one. This was an example of overthinking things. This has a VVT solenoid that was open circuit. I quick test with the OHM meter proved it. The dealer had it on the shelf. All fixed and out the door. Ron Trouble codes: P1135 (Intake valve timing control circuit bank 2). |
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| 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GL48K86 Replaced fuel pump, and sending unit..code cleared and all fixed..thank you for your help. Trouble codes: U1411. |
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| 2009 Lincoln MKS 3.7L Adaptive Headlights VIN: 1LNHM94R39 Thank you for your help on the adaptive headlight system. It appears that it may have to be reprogrammed. The customer decided to take the vehicle to the dealer. If I find out any more information, I will let you know. Thanks again |
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| 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L Misfire VIN: 4S3BC6853W Hello everyone and thanks for the help with this one. This one beat me up pretty good. The vehicle did need a new knock sensor and a new cam sensor. Not surprising. Where the struggle came was the intermittent no power. This one would shut down injector... Trouble codes: P0325 (Knock sensor bank 1), P0340 (Cam sensor bank 1), P0500 (Vehicle speed sensor A), P1507 (Idle control system fail safe), P1540 (Vehicle Speed sensor 2). |
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| 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L Stall VIN: 4S4BRBKC3B Hello everyone and thanks for the help. As most stated, the torque converter was the issue. There was some extended coverage/assistance to the customer so they took it to the Subaru dealers for repairs. Thanks, Ron |
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