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| 1988 BMW 325i 2.5L No Start VIN: WBABB1305J The vacuum is while cranking, its 0 when the throttle is opened .Came in for no start. Good compression and cylinder leak check. All ground and power supplies ok. Fuel pressure and volume ok. No codes. Tps close and idle ok. ECT voltage ok and vaf sweep test a... |
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| 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5UXFF03829 Good evening BMW techs everywhere. I have this X5 that is driving me crazy. Had an oil leak under intake manifold,smoked it and called intake gaskets.Removed intake manifold and replaced gaskets and reinstalled. Immediately got a trouble code for swirl flap ac... |
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| 1988 Cadillac Brougham 5.0L blower oper. VIN: 1G6DW51Y0J Thanks to all who reply in advance. Have this cad with no blower oper. Needs a new blower mod. Does anyone know of any sources who can supply me with a blower mod. All retail parts outlets and Cad dealerships no longer stock this part. A possible realistic sol... |
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| 2000 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Cooling system VIN: 1G6KD54Y7Y Vehicle has overheating issues. I have heard about headgasket issues, but still have questions about other symptoms that are occurring along with the overheat issue. (1) the engine reaches 240 degrees-the cooling fans are coming on.(2) the heater produces no h... |
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| 1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Misfire Hi, just got in this Blazer with a dead misfire on number one. The customer installed lifters at home and adjusted the valves using the old school method of tightening while the engine is running until the tick stops then going an extra half turn. I checked th... Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic WT 5.3L front brake system VIN: 1GCEK19B87 Customer brought vehicle, in to shop, after attempting a self repaired brake job. He replaced calipers, rotors, pads on front of system then put power steering fluid in the brake resiviour Brakes completely locked in front after twenty mins of driving. when cu... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4U042 6.6L No Start, Stall VIN: 1GBE4C1999 Hello fellow technicians. I do not have any medium truck information but this is a good customer. Very simple, I cannot find location for PCM relay. There is only 1 relay/fuse center underhood passenger side that just happens to be right over the PCM and some ... Trouble codes: P2510 (PCM relay malfunction) |
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| 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4L Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 3A8FY58BX8 to all Chrysler gurus out there. got this pt that's eating my lunch. replaced s/plugs,wires, coil & injector cylinder #1 and still has a misfire on cylinder #1. will start ok at times and run smoothly then after a minute or two runs real rough with a choking a... Trouble codes: P0301 (Misfire cylinder 1) |
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| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.6L No Start VIN: G9BR745480 Vehicle will start and run normally when cold. After this vehicle warms up or after a drive cycle and the ignition is turned off the vehicle wI'll not restart until it is cold. The vehicle will not stall. There are no codes. Checked wire harness as connectors ... |
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| 2004 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7L crankcase ventilation VIN: 1D4HB48D14 engine runs really good.no noise, no misfires or idle issues. plenty of power. replacement oil pan gasket started leaking after driving on highway for about 10 miles. on test drive the oil cap blew off intake, sounded like a explosion. checked the pcv valve an... |
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| 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 6.8L Surge VIN: 1FTWX33S53 Greetings fellow problem solvers. I have taken on a job where the fuel pump has been replace multiple times in the past nine months. The filter has been replaced. The tank has been cleaned. Fuel pressure at idle is normal, 32psi. On the highway accel, fuel gau... |
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| 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... |
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| 2006 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L noise in air box VIN: 1FAHP53206 104,000 on it. The car seems to run and drive fine. The problem is at an idle and only a idle it has a popping noise coming through the air box. its not real loud but it almost sounds like your making popcorn. As crazy as it sounds if i unplug the iac or the a... |
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| 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.8L Mechanical VIN: 1GTEC19C78 we have this truck with small misfire at idle on number two cylinder we have switch spark plug, coil and injector to a different cylinder and number two still misfires,compression is 120 psi, we decided to replace intake manifold gasket and still the same, we ... |
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| 2002 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Excessive Emissions, codes VIN: SAJDA41C32 Need help here trying to figure out why it is setting rich codes when the exhaust is clean .The MAF seems low on gs? The af sensors do drop down to .75 when idling a bit.All I am seeing from the air fuel sensors is 1.0. ECT 214f, IAT 160, afs1 idle 1.01 2000 r... Trouble codes: P0172, P0175, P1000 |
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| 2001 Lexus IS300 3.0L Low brake Pedal VIN: JTHBD18261 I'm really hoping there is a Lexus Tech out there that has seen this problem and resolved it. This is Wife's car and it's driving me nuts. I'm in Mass but this car has never been driven during the winter. Bought this vehicle new and it has 73K miles on it. A ... |
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| 2003 Lexus LS430 4.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on, P0021 VIN: JTHBN30F53 Thanks in advance guys this one seems to be a problem. As stated P0021 code also geting misfire on bank 2 plugs. Removed both VVT sols. and cleaned and checked they work checked timimg on belt its perfect replaced the vvt sensor bank 2 (in head) checked cam po... Trouble codes: P0021 (Bank 2 camshaft position) |
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| 2002 Mazda 626 LX 2.0L Surge VIN: 1YVGF22C02 The car had a dtc p0715. the transmission input speed sensor was broken. Replaced sensor and the connector. Dtc did not return. Gave it to the customer and they brought it back with a bucking issue at 4000 rpm. Took a bit of driving to duplicate. If the trans ... Trouble codes: P0715 |
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| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic 3.5L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBUF87JX6 Car came in rough idle , smoked intake and found manifold to be bad. Remove and replace manifold, check intake valve area for debris, ok. Re-assemble and start ran very bad, codes were air flow sensor and altenator serial interface along with shorted or open s... Trouble codes: P1337 (Altenator serial interface), P1347 (Open air flow sensor), P2182 (Air flow measurement high) |
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 3.0L Sensor B24/15 VIN: WDAPF4CC8E We have been looking for the B24/15 sensor without success, The manual says that it should be located under the driver seat but it is not there. This is a motor home conversion, Winnebago Navion. Winnebago says that they do not have records of relocating the s... |
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| 2009 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWMS33529 Please bear with me on this one,I would like to know some things before I remove the valve cover.I have this 2009 Mini Cooper S with a complaint of hesitation,low power.Scanned car pulled codes for unmetered air and low pressure sensor readings. I am immediat... Trouble codes: P1497 (unmetered intake air), P129D |
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| 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L trans control relay ground VIN: 4A3AB36F59 Car came in stuck in limp mode (3rd gear) with codes 1788 Trans. Control Relay, P1776 Overdrive Solenoid, P1775 Second Solenoid, P1774 Underdrive Solenoid. Using a Snap On Modis could not clear codes or operate solenoids. Found and repaired broken wire at sole... |
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| 2006 Nissan Xterra X 4.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: 5N1AN08U96 It began as an intermittant stall. Then the check engine flashed as I tried to restart. It would start, but chugged, barely running - died as I tried to move the car or give more pedal. After 15 seconds to a minute, it started and ran normally. A few days late... |
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| 1979 Other Chrysler Scout ii 304CID auto transmission I put it in reverse as soon as I started the engine (cold and in the morning) with the RPMs up around 2000 rpms. I backed it out of the garage,leaving it run so the choke would open up and idle slower. Went to back it back into the garage and it vibrated so I ... |
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| 1998 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.4L Rack VIN: 4TAVL52N8W Hey there This trusty old tacoma is my personal ride and after I drove it in deep water last winter I noticed the steering hung and didn't want to return to centre.also required constant correction on road. The old rack was leaky for sometime so I got a rebu... |
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| 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Oil Pressure VIN: WVWVD63B43 OUR LOANER CAR HAD A CHAIN FAILURE ON THE CYLINDER HEAD AND BENT VALVES. WE HAD HEAD REPAIRED ,REPLACED CHAIN TENSIONER, REPLACED TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER AND PULLEYS. REMOVED OIL PAN ,REPLACED SCREEN.RUNS GREAT BUT OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG W... |
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| 2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 4.0L Xenon Headlights VIN: WVWUK63B33 We replaced both headlight assemblies in this W8 due to stripped securing studs internally for the low beam unit. We used Hella replacement units which are an exact match to the factory ones. These are the motorized units with the "headlight range control" sys... |
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| 2004 Volvo S60 2.5T 2.5L No Start VIN: YV1RS59V04 hi everyone any advise would be thankful. car came in three month ago with same problem, back then had codes for ecm 1200 fuel pressure signal and had no fuel pressure so I replaced the fuel pressure signal and car ran fine for 3 months now its back with the s... Trouble codes: 0004 (uem-0004 siren communication fault) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2012 Audi A3 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUKFAFMXC Thanks for all the replies. Due to time constraints, the car was returned to the customer with the code cleared and the understanding that it will likely eventually need a purge valve. I did not feel spending more of the customers money on diagnosis was warran... Trouble codes: P0441 (Purge valve incorrect flow and mil on), P2187 (System too lean at idle intermittent mil on). |
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| 2014 Cadillac XTS Platinum 3.6L Steering Assist VIN: 2G61M5S37E This Cadillac is fixed , the PSCM which is an integral part of the power assist rack assembly , had been damaged due to the collision. |
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| 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 8.1L engine VIN: 1GBJG31G42 checked all battery cables they where tight and clean, draw test starter bad, replace starter and battey cranked over normal,would not start, no injector pulse, no spark,found bad ecm#1 fuse replaced fuse runs good thanks for the repleys that where help full. |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L Driveline VIN: 1GNEK13Z24 Not fixed but lots of useful responses. The transfer case module update was performed with no improvement. As clarification tcc was engaging at 30mph in 3rd gear and 40 in 4th gear. Made noise at both times. Still making noise but the customer is enduring. ... |
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| 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L powertrain control module VIN: 3D7KU28C63 I was better this time. Fixed-Fixed-Fixed. Thank you Randy for the nudge in the right direction by replacing the C1 connector(lower) on the PCM. Also thanks to Joe,Eric,Gary,Andy and Travis for the answers regarding the horn sounding with brake action with the... |
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| 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.8L Misfire VIN: 1FTSW21YX5 I can only assume replacing all the coils fixed the problem. The customer's Husband was in today for an oil change on another vehicle. I asked him about the wife's truck and he said it's been running fine and no more check engine light since the last time we s... |
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| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FTWW33R38 Thank you to everyone for your time and your replies! I received some very good responses! Unfortunately, this is one of those trucks that just takes too much time and money from you! I have a suspicion that the PCM is what the problem is.. However, the custom... |
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| 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 5.0L Oil VIN: 1FTFX1EF7D most replies got it. Clean and identify - no matter what - was the key. Head gasket leaking oil passenger side rear. This is a 30 yr customer so no - can't walk away. Here is the clincher. Dealer that sold truck is going to buy it back. Of course dealer will s... |
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| 1995 GMC P3500 4.3L Hesitation VIN: 1GDGP32Z5S Customer has taken vehicle and going to drive it at 10 degrees to see how it does. Received a lot of replies about timing chain, 2 things. 1) Information states engine was replaced. 2) If timing chain was off it would take more than 10 degrees to make it good. |
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| 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4L clicking fuel rail VIN: 5NPET4AC2A Howdy Y'all Thanks for the input! It would seem the customer had been listening around under the hood! As all noted there may be some clicking from injector rail or the purge valve that is normal. That is what I told customer and he is HAPPY TO HEAR IT! Than... |
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| 2006 Isuzu i-280 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1GGCS19826 Both Michael and James were spot on. There was one wire at the very end of the connector was broken. I checked each wire twice and missed it each time. Clearly it is a design flaw for two reasons. The wire gauge is too small and the downward pull of the harnes... Trouble codes: P0106 (MAP Sensor Pressure Circuit Range), P0300 (Random misfire), P0446 (Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit). |
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| 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Speakers VIN: 1J4GZ58S7V thanks for the replies to my problem. replaced oem radio and speakers with pioneer system,and also have blue tooth/hands free cell phone. |
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| 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4.0L Mechanical VIN: 1J4FA44S76 sorry for slow response on repair. decarbing the engine took care of the problem. thanks much for everybodys help. |
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| 2005 Lexus GX470 4.7L Mechanical VIN: JTJBT20X15 Special thanks to Mike from Utah , his respond was right on, my tech lost 2 of these shims while putting it back together, ordered 2 new shims & now the truck runs so quite as suppose to |
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| 2007 Pontiac G6 3.5L Airbag VIN: 1G2ZG58N87 This vehicle is now FIXED. Thanks to all that took time out of their busy schedules to reply. I ended up asking the body shop to send me the old door. Took out the Impact Sensor out of the old door and sure enough the part number was different than the new one... |
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| 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R 3.6L torque converter VIN: 4S4BREKC7A Well we replaced the torque converter for this car last week. It ran out smooth as silk. I turned it over the customer to drive for a week and they confirmed that the thing is smooth as silk. So I agree with Daris from michigan, keep the fluid changed every 30... |
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| 2007 Toyota RAV4 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTMBD33V97 HEllo guys, Glad to report that this Rav is FIXED! The answer was to replace BOTH the front AF sensor and the rear O2 with new DENSO brand sensors. There ended up being no wiring or PC problems just needed two new sensors working in tandom with each other to k... Trouble codes: P0136, P0137, P0138. |
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| 2007 Toyota Camry XLE 2.4L Stall VIN: 4T1BE46K47 I had some time to get into this one today. Checked scan data and range switch was working fine. I checked the circuit at the range switch and found 12v constant at term 4 (ST1 circ.) There should only be current there during start. Traced back to ignition swi... |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 6.0L Check Engine Light VIN: WVWAH63D74 found out the harness had a crack in it , repaired harness and all is well was the sensor on the rear coolant tube on the back of the engine creating the code many thanks to all who responded thank you RON |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.5L Monitor VIN: 3VWEG71K67 Sorry for the late close on this one. I referred this to the dealer. A different dealer than the one he previously dealt with. Even though my scan tool claims it can do the basic settings tests apparently it does not. At least not on this particular car. I was... |
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