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	1985 Audi Coupe 2.2L No Power VIN: WAUBD0855F I'm' the not the first shop to have the pleasure of working on this Audi. The car has no power, when driven it sputters and coughs and barely reaches 40mph. It starts fine and idles fine, but in the shop it barely reaches 3500 to 4000 rpm. It runs like it has ...	View
	2010 BMW X5 xDrive48i 4.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5UXFE8C57A Mitchell has no information on the diagnosis of code P135C (2E69). The descriptor is Knock Sensor 2 Bank 1. There seems to be two knock sensors tied together on each side of the engine below the intake manifold. Making a total of 4 knock sensors. Any suggestio... Trouble codes: P135C	View
	2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 5.3L abs VIN: 1GNFK130X7 After replacing the rf hub/bearing assembly I can't get the abs/traction control lights to go off. I removed batt cables and fuses. Is there a reset or a reprogram procedure that I am missing after replacing the bearing/sensor? There are no codes. Any help wou...	View
	2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNFK12338 Hello, I have a head scratcher here. This avalanche came in with the p1174 stored in computer. Performed basic diagnosis, checked fuel pressure (55 psi), check maf sensor reading and cleaned (all ok), searched for vacuum leaks around the intake manifold (non... Trouble codes: P1174 (Fuel trim cylinder balance bank 1)	View
	2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L Def pressure VIN: 1GC1KXC82C Truck came in with service exhaust system light. Had codes for NOx sensor number 1 and DEF low pressure. Replaced NOx sensor and DEF pump. Drove it around, cleared DEF data and NOx cat data and then ran DEF fluid quality test which it passed but the light stil...	View
	2000 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Oil Pressure Light VIN: 1C4GT64L6Y Hello. Having a difficulty with this van. Came in for a routine oil change and performed it no problem. Owner drove it home fine and parked it. The next AM started the van and the oil pressure light came on. The motor was not making any noise so he drove it a ...	View
	2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500 2.7L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: WD1PD44444 Truck came here with a no start, i pulled diagnostic codes and found the p2199 and p2502. When i looked under the hood i can see someone previously change fuel quanity control solenoid and the wiring to it from the solenoid all the way to the ecm. Disconnected... Trouble codes: P2199 (Fuel quanity control solenoid shorted to ground), P2502 (Fuel quanity control solenoid shorted to ground)	View
	2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.0L Headlights, cluster lights VIN: WD0PE84527 This Sprinter van drives across the country. VERY intermittently the headlights, cluster lights, and Garmin GPS dim. They dim anywhere from maybe 15 seconds to ten minutes. The issue presents itself sometimes after 200 miles, sometimes 2,000 miles. Having A/C ...	View
	2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L No Start, Died while driving VIN: 3D7UT2CL7A Vehicle fueled up, ran to town Approx 6mi. Started to run bad. Went home and it died. Restarted and went a couple of miles and died. Will not start. Towed to the shop. We sent the fuel to a fuel depot, the guys who supplie the stations with fuel to get tested....	View
	2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 3.6L limpe home VIN: 2D4JN1AG0B Transmission stuck in 3d speed ( limp home). Codes suggest range sensor "rationality" (?) and TCM input low. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give.	View
	1993 Ford F-350 XL 7.5L timing chain VIN: 1FTHF36G2P OK ford guy's need some advice. I should be up front that I distain engine mechanical work to begin with anyway: I have an engine noise, a growl; I suspect the "new" timing cover has a clearance issue. The customer commented about a noise before the repair but...	View
	1995 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Stall VIN: 1FALP45T6S This thing has had a random stalling condition the entire duration I've owned it, stalls only when clutch is pushed in and always restarts by popping the clutch or with the key. No rhyme or reason, ambient temp makes no difference, but push the clutch in as if...	View
	2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FDAF56FX3 Got towed in from the auction , scanned and found a cam code 1640 I think lost the paper ,(sorry getting old) the wiring going into right bank valve cover all the plastic had gone so I replaced the gasket and pig tail , still no start , done a buzz test but th...	View
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, VIN: 1FTPW14514 have misfires on 5,6,7,8, cam retard -60 degrees on bank 2 drivers side. have tried cam sensors, ford oe vvt solenoids, disconnected exhaust.good spark, good fuel pressure, good noid. new ecm. had same problem with original motor. verify all wiring not shorted...	View
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX145X4 Truck came in with a high idle but otherwise running ok. Started with checking TB for binding. Started truck back up and now runs horrible. Cats ended up being broken, still has problem. FPDM corroded and cracked, still has problem. Thought maybe TB was bad, t...	View
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX145X4 Truck came in with a high idle but otherwise running ok. Started with checking TB for binding. Started truck back up and now runs horrible. Cats ended up being broken, still has problem. FPDM corroded and cracked, still has problem. Thought maybe TB was bad, t...	View
	2004 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L no communication VIN: 1FAFP53UX4 This vehicle is in for its annual New York State inspection. There are no complaints, no driveability issues and no check engine light (comes on for bulb check). State's computer won't communicate with vehicle for scan-based emissions test. IDS won't communica...	View
	2011 Ford F-150 XL 5.0L Battery VIN: 1FTFW1EF8B We have a 2011 F-150 extended cab here from a used car dealer for a draw, the battery goes dead over night. Started by load testing the battery and making sure the alternator was functioning properly. Both were great. We then moved on to checking for a draw. W...	View
	2013 Ford F-150 FX4 5.0L Oil VIN: 1FTFX1EF7D Customer of mine bought vehicle a couple of months ago. Complained of oil leak. Aftermarket warranty in force. Get truck in the air. Without exaggeration, there is 1.5 inches of mud/dirt caked from the bell housing, top and side of trans and transfer case. Can...	View
	1996 Honda Civic DX 1.6L heater VIN: 2HGEJ6342T Persistent small coolant leak from heater which only appears when the heater is "on". This restricts the use of the car to the summer when no heat is required. Honda Shop Manual states the dash must be removed to remove the heater. I have never removed the das...	View
	2004 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: JHMES966X4 We purchased vehicle from local auto auction with a blown head gasket and not running. Replaced head gasket and head was machined .023". set valves to spec. Once repairs were done vehicle would not start on its own but would start right away with hybrid system...	View
	2008 Hummer H3 X 3.7L Tpms VIN: 5GTEN13E78 Hi all I have an 08 H3 that needs the tire pressure sensors programmed. I have a problem getting the vehicle into Tpms learn mode. I tried the KOEO set parking brake and turn light switch from off to on four times with four seconds. I also tried turning the li...	View
	2006 Isuzu i-280 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1GGCS19826 This Isuzu is back with the same codes. Replaced the Map Sensor with a NAPA part. Also replace the Evap Vent Control Solenoid (attached to the Evap Cannister}. The P0446 code went away but, the Map sensor again set the MIL P0106. VRef is 5.03 Volts, MAP shows ... Trouble codes: P0106 (MAP Sensor Pressure Circuit Range), P0300 (Random misfire), P0446 (Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit)	View
	1989 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L slave cylinder VIN: 2J4FY19E5K This Jeep came in on the hook. Slave cylinder was leaking out all the fluid. Took transmission out and found that the pin and clip were missing, that holds on the slave cylinder and throwout bearing. Also found that the horseshoe clip, that holds the steel lin...	View
	2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L 2-3 shift VIN: 1J4HR58N25 I need help with this one. It came in with a nose dive when shifting 2-3 the first time it shifts 2-3 after sitting for a half hour. Felt like someone was slamming on the brakes when it went to shift. Had no codes no event data stored. So we replaced the trans...	View
	2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L No Start VIN: 1J4PR4GK0A Hello all. I have here to day a 10 grand cherokee thats doing some weird things. It starts, runs and drives fine but as soon as you shut it off after taking it for a ride it will not start. It does this intermittently without warning and does not throw any cod...	View
	2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: SALME11413 The vehiclw has a code 130 throttle actuator control error,the vehicle will not accelerate cause the throttle adaptations are lost and i need to know how to reset adaptations cause the j2534 only does 2005 and newer. Also vehicle started reading error transmis... Trouble codes: 130 (Throttle actuator control error)	View
	1991 Lexus LS400 4.0L No Start VIN: 1JT8UF11E0 Vehicle has an intermittent crank but no start, after a long drive most noticeable after hot soak. If it does start intermittently would run rough for a few minutes. There is spark during testing but loss of fuel pressure when problem occur. External source of...	View
	2002 Lexus ES300 3.0L engine VIN: JTHBF30G72 Car came in with Misfires on cylinders 1,3,5 and random. I completed a tuneup on the vehicle and replaced the valve cover gaskets also. I cleared the codes and vehicle run fine then Codes P1349 and P1354 came back. I took them out and cleaned them and also rep...	View
	2005 Lexus GX470 4.7L Mechanical VIN: JTJBT20X15 Tuck came in with head gaskets were leaking anti-freeze, remove heads & replace gasket set, start the truck there's a lifter noise at idle never been there before, i checked all data & there's no info regarding the lifters, no check engine light ,truck run per...	View
	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...	View
	2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 4Matic 3.5L Rear Hatch VIN: 4JGCB65E67 hello mercedes gurus...got this r350 came in with rear hatch coming down midway and then reverses...theres a tsb for rear striker adjustment for pinching rear sensor strip and it reverses to up..had code 955 that i erased..watching scan tool as it comes down i...	View
	2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2.5L heater blower VIN: JN8AS58V78 thanks in advance. got this 08 rogue that came in with no blower,replaced fan amp ass.now blower runs on high speed only.have batt voltage at fan amp pin 3 and ground at pin 1.my question is should the voltage at fan amp p1n 2 change with blower switch positio...	View
	2003 Saab 9-3 Arc 2.0L Charging VIN: YS3FD49Y53 Replaced alternator was charging when customer left with the vehicle now came back 4 days later with the same problem, DTC's P0560. Do not have a Saab scantool so im limited with data, and is no info on Mitchel, and idetifix. No wiring diagrams exc.	View
	1996 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT5FG02T2T Thanks for your help. I hope someone familiar with these older toyota systems can help me. Please read everything. This is a 2.2 with i coil under the igniter With a distributor for the ignition system. This car was in about 4 months ago for a check engine lig... Trouble codes: 1300 (igniter circuit)	View
	2007 Toyota Camry XLE 2.4L Stall VIN: 4T1BE46K47 I have a strange one here. Vehicle came in with a complaint of stalling in drive. Car starts fine. When you put it into reverse it shuts down immediately. If you start it in neutral it starts fine as soon as you put it in drive it shuts down. The other symptom...	View
	2007 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7L Abs, Brake, Vsc Trac, Vsc Off Lights On VIN: 5TDBT48A27 These lights will not go off, i tried running the yaw rate sensor calibration with modus, autel, and manually. I have purchased a subscription to tech stream and have tried with the calibration with it. There are no codes in the abs module presently. I had the...	View

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	2006 Audi S4 4.2L Noise VIN: WAUGL78E36 Thank you everyone for your replies. Although we had replaced the suction side hoses and checked all seals/fittings, a vacuum test was the way to confirm that we were sealed up. I was able to adapt my brake bleeder cap to fit a hose up to my vacuum pump. I pum...	12
	2007 BMW 328xi 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WBAVC93527 Customer took it to the dealer, they have try an other valvetronic motor without success (I have already try one) after that they have called him if they continue testing, they have removed the valve cover and found the eccentric thaft that bind in the middle ... Trouble codes: 2A38, 2A39.	7
	2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2L Front Park Assist VIN: 3GCUKSEJ4E I received seven replies. Most said that if there was a problem with the sensor, it should set a code. There are no codes. One told me to quit being OCD about washing the damn thing, but he was from Texas, so what does he know. :-) One suggestion was to get ea...	8
	2005 Chrysler 300 2.7L Battery VIN: 2C3JA43R25 Thanks to all for the replies. Having established that the draw is 50ma as long as the key warning (and therefore the stereo display) goes off, the customer has decided to self-monitor the car and find out how long it can sit before the battery goes low (it ha...	10
	2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9L Fuel Pressure VIN: 1FAHP60AX2 "Jet Pump" was the problem. I posted this request after replacing the electric fuel pump and the fuel filter. which was not plugged. I was not sure if I should replace it again. However, with this system I removed the "Jet Pump" from the left side node and ...	8
	2009 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKER13D89 Problem is fixed. We replaced the serpentine drive belt and spark is gone. Been 30 years in the business and never saw this. Thanks to all! Trouble codes: P0420, P0430.	13
	2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD SLE 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GT423CG8C Hi everyone, sorry its taken me so long to close this post. Thank you to all the help. after working on this truck on and off for a week, i finally decided to go back to the basics with it. Because the customer had replaced parts themselves trying to repair t... Trouble codes: P0300, P0157, P0137, P0171, P0174.	23
	2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Stall VIN: 1J4GW58N24 Sorry to all the people that took the time to respond, customer has not been able to drop vehicle off to scope, or voltage checks. They did stop by breifly with a check engine light on with codes for transmission 4 and 5th gear ratio errors. The vehicle did s...	19
	2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L No Start, Hesitation, Cold start hard VIN: 1J8GN28K09 Jeep has not acted up in weeks . If it does I will for sure recommend a new fuel pump . when I checked pressure it was great . THANKS for help	12
	2010 Nissan Altima 2.5L Surge VIN: 1N4AL2AP5A customer decided to trade the car without any further action. We could not confirm that this is or is not an issue, but the websites given were very helpful. Thanks for all the help.	9
	2006 Pontiac G6 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2ZG55826 Thanks for all the help on this one. I cleaned the mass air flow sensor and it worked like a charm. The light is out and the car passed inspection. Thank you everyone for the help. Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean Bank one), P0174 (Lean bank two).	20
	2011 Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on, reduced power mode. road tested cam sensor on the scope, found it wouldn't return at times. when i was replaced the cam phase i found the pin on the cam shaft to be bent. Replaced cam shaft, timing chain components, put all back together and ran good, road tested problem did no... Trouble codes: P0344.	6
	2008 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6L Unknown VIN: 5GZEV33788 The Saturn SUV is fixed and what a relief! The problem was the electric viscous clutch that lives in the torque tube right in front of the rear differential. Learned a lot by fooling around with it. The clutch defaults to on or transmit power and disengages...	21
	2011 Volkswagen Jetta S 2.5L block VIN: 3VWPZ7AJ3B Used car dealer changed oil before I got a stab at it. Oil pressure was good, 42 psi hot. They decined to put money into the car so it is now gone. I was afraid it was overheated at one time or ran low on oil, but they had cleaned engine and performed servi...	3

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