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	1996 Acura TL 3.2L Hesitation, Misfire vehicle idles great and responds normally at rpms while sitting. vehicle shutters and misfires upon heavy acel or starting up a hill. cel stops flashing after vehicle gets to level cruise and vehicle runs fine until under load again. coolant system was caked w...	View
	2006 Bentley Continental GT 6.0L Steering angle VIN: SCBCR63W66 Thanks for reading. I replaced the batteries in this car and need to reset steering angle sensor. The security access code I am trying is 40168, keeps giving me invalid code message. Thanks for any help	View
	1987 Buick Regal GNX 3.8L Mechanical VIN: 1G4GJ1177H Customer is tired of replacing the M/C Assy. on this car. He purchased a Hydro-boost retrofit kit from Classic Performance Products and wants me to install it. The kit is not vehicle specific, and the instructions might be more useful if they were printed on s...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L radio VIN: 1GNDT13S22 Radio is locked. I used to be able to use tis to unlock, but general motors, I am told now only allows dealers to to un-lock radios.The one i have is a bose checked utube and did not see a un lock for this radio . Any thoughts on this ???[ none of the unlock b...	View
	2005 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L Exterior lights VIN: 2C4GP44R15 The turn signals[front and rear],stop lights and emergency flashers are in-operative The turn signal indicators in the dash board work. No codes--also the scan tool would show the turn sig etc request, but no lights. The fuses and bulbs are ok. I think it is a...	View
	2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L tipm VIN: 3D7KS28C16 Help an idiot. A/c didn't work on the dodge 2500 which I diagnosed as a bad TIPM. yeah, I was correct but here is where the fun began. Replaced the TIPM and happy days the A/C works. Now I have an airbag light. Not unexpected, I have a Mongoose pro Chrysler ca...	View
	2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.6L fuel smell VIN: 2C4RDGCG1C Please help, I'm pulling my hair out over this one. The vehicle has a strong fuel smell. You can smell it under the hood and through the a/c vents. as soon as you turn the key on or start the vehicle the smell is very strong.I have tested fuel pressure 60psi. ...	View
	2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU77K34 We've inherited a problem from another shop after they replaced the balancer on this Sport Trac.. It will consistently set a P0301 misfire code while accelerating. Have ruled out plug, plug wire, coil and injector as being the problem. Compression is 175 psi. ... Trouble codes: P0301 (misfire cylinder 1), P0300 (Random misfire)	View
	2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L Misfire VIN: 1FMZU63W74 This truck runs fine unless it is completely cold or under heavy load. It then misfires badly on cylinder #5. After several tests we found the problem in the fuel injector. When the trigger signal is lost, the engine misfires. It is sporadic and intermittent... Trouble codes: P0305 (Cylinder 5 Misfire), P0316 (Misfire at Start Up)	View
	2006 Ford E-250 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FDNE24L86 Van will set pending codes for P0171 and P0174. Problem always seems to occur at idle and is intermittent. When it does occur the LTFT numbers climb to almost +20. STFT numbers never look out of spec. Driving down the road fuel trims always look good. Fuel pre... Trouble codes: P0171 (p0174-), P0174 (testing and results)	View
	2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP37N37 So now it's back, it's dead, it's the white/red wire open to the crank sensor. Other wire is good. Our question is there any chronic areas where these things rub harnesses? Doesn't look like it has been hit. We know it's on the engine side of the gray connecto...	View
	2008 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L fuel gauge reading VIN: 1FMCU93158 to all Ford gurus out there. firestone replaced fuel pump assy on this vehicle which they said was causing inaccurate fuel level reading. customer called me and complained that there was crazy gas smell in the cabin. smoked it and found the tank/pump seal leak...	View
	2013 Ford F-150 XL 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPF1ET9D This truck is a local parts runner so sees a lot of short trips but does get the odd longer run in also. The codes first came up around December when temperatures started to get cold. I changed oil and did all testing I could at the time. The problem never occ... Trouble codes: P0012, P0014, P0022, P0024, P054A, P054C	View
	2014 Ford Escape SE 1.6L High mount stop light VIN: 1FMCU0GX5E Third brake light dimly lit without brakes applied, goes out after 10-15 minutes. No history other than rear ended.	View
	2002 Honda Accord LX 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1HGCG16402 Another shop has been throwing parts at this and now it has been brought to me to figure out. Vehicle runs great most of the time but runs rough after a hot soak. I have had this before on a 2000 accord and the fuel pressure regulator and pcm was the fix. This... Trouble codes: P0301, P0305, P0306, P0304	View
	2005 Hyundai XG350 3.5L oil pump VIN: KMHFU45E25 Car came in with oil light flickering at operating temp. Replaced oil pump with hyundai pump. The engine cranked less than one revolution and locked down. Would only turn 5 degrees either way. Disassembled and found oil pump locked up and inner gear cracked in...	View
	2005 Hyundai Tucson GL 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KM8JM12B65 Complaint is MIL on. Checked MAF connector wiring, looks good, vehicle runs good. Scanner shows MAF 11.0 KGH at idle, 40 KGH at 3,000 rpm, in park. Volt meter shows 0.07 volts at gray, center wire, at MAF, regardless of rpm. Other wires at MAF show ok, both gr... Trouble codes: P0102 (air flow signal low input)	View
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Misfire VIN: 1J4GX48S71 Howdy Y'all! This Jeep is just singing the blues. The MIL light had been flashing customer had called and told me that. As stated, the engine was replaced due to loss of oil pressure. It has only been driven about 100 miles. Since it came back I have replaced ... Trouble codes: P0304 (Misfire cyl 4)	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
	2001 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5N1ED28Y51 Hello fellow mechanics. This vehicle came into the shop with the CEL on steady. I scanned the PCM and got the P0335 DTC which signifies a problem with the Crankshaft Position Sensor A circuit. This vehicle has a distributor which includes the Camshaft Position... Trouble codes: P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit)	View
	2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7L Stability Control VIN: 5TDZT34A82 Hello everybody have nice day, thanks in advance . I got this toyota sequoia from a customer who came from different mechanic shop, customer state that abs module has been replaced and vsc trac and trac off liths are on, connect scan tool found code c1231 faul...	View
	2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3L No Start, won't start/move VIN: JTEEW21A76 The customer broke down on the highway as in the vehicle stopped just shut down & stopped moving/accelerating. The under the hood auxiliary automotive battery tests fine. Upon turning the Ignition Key on all the lights on the dash light up good & bright. Whe... Trouble codes: P0A7A, P0A92	View
	2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L MIL Lamp on, High fuel trim VIN: 5TBBV54148 To be honest, I don't work on many of these trucks, mostly domestic. When this came in and I saw the code, and freeze frame, I immediately thought vacuum leak. I smoked the intake, checked the PCV, booster, nothing found. No exhaust leaks, ECT data is accurat... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2002 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L shift VIN: 3VWCB21C62 Hello fellow techs. I have this new beetle that does not shift. in limp mode .pulled code 00281 speed sensor 00297 speed sensor. test both speed sensors and replaced with known good ones. checked wiring from trans computer to sensors .No problem found. When I ...	View

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	1994 Acura Legend L 3.2L oil light VIN: JH4KA7665R The light is fixed, Michael hit it , After replacing the alternator , The Battery light and oil light were fixed, Thanks, The battery light was staying on even with the key off, So I guess there was some voltage bleed through the system to affect the oil ligh...	4
	2002 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Lost power to headlights, power door lock, tail li VIN: 2HNYD18692 We found ALL the wires frayed where they come out of the body, in to the hatch. We repaired the wires, and now have head lights, and tail lights. The key fob will set the security system, BUT the power door locks don't work!	11
	1997 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Misfire VIN: 1GCCS14X6V first i want to thank everyone that offered help intake gasket was leaking dan from texas your the best thanks agian	48
	2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4L no readiness VIN: 2CNDL63F37 Thanks everyone got it through the test this morning. Like alot of you said it was a coolant temp issue i think. I installed a tstat and in the morning drove it like i stole it. I hammered it a few times wide open like TIM said and then some steady cruise spee...	12
	2003 Dodge Sprinter 3500 2.7L Cluster VIN: WD2YD44213 Sorry to say, this never got fixed. As far as I know, the owner came and picked it up! I will post any info that I find out if he returns... Thanks to the guys that took the time to reply!!	6
	1993 Ford F-350 XL 7.5L timing chain VIN: 1FTHF36G2P I guess once you reach the bi-focal age things do get more difficult. The crank shaft timing gear was backwards; it is slightly taller on the FRONT side (the side with the timing mark) Maybe a DER DER moment? Stuff happens. With it reversed it allowed a slight...	14
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.8L Mechanical VIN: 1FTSW21Y95 I have not been able to get the guy to spare the truck to test the abs unit but as many of you have said I do feel that is in the abs hydraulic unit. I will update this when the guy spars the truck or I get it in for the service. Thanks you for all the info th...	10
	2011 Ford F-150 XL 5.0L Battery VIN: 1FTFW1EF8B The time has come to let the F-150 go, we suspected a faulty BCM keeping the modules awake and without installing one we might never know. So for now it is off to the auction. I wanted to thank everyone for their advice who responded to this post. The suggest...	16
	1999 GMC Yukon SLT 5.7L Abs Module VIN: 1GKEK13R0X Thank you much to all members who respond my post. This vehicle is finally fixed. After all Brake fluids flushed again, replaced master cylinder, front calipers, rear wheel cylinders, all flex hoses, like everyone suggested, I still have no rear brakes. ABS un...	16
	1988 Jeep Wrangler Laredo 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 2BCCV8145J Hello Jeep Fans! This Jeep is Fixed! I found numerous articles referring to a "Nutter Bypass Procedure" which directs you to bypass the computer altogether by taking the orange and purple wires at the Dura Spark ignition module on the left inner fender and s...	14
	2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 6.1L 1-2? VIN: 1J8HR78366 First off thanks to all of you that took the time to give me ideas. DATA shows that there is no solenoid activity at all when this "shift" occurs. TCM and PCM already have the latest software. Because of the TSB about the transfer case I checked the fluid a...	6
	2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, Multipal malfunction VIN: SALAE25445 Thanks to all for the replies and taking time to provide your expertise. Essentially I had one of my techs post their findings to get the ball rolling. Needless to say he was out the next week and I took over. I found one bad coil on #3 cylinder and an issue i... Trouble codes: P0304 (Misfire on cyl 4), P0306 (Misfire on cyl 6), P0300 (Random misfire), P0316 (Misfire on startup), B1C57, MU1T1.	7
	1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Hesitation, intake backfire VIN: WDBEA66E0R We focused on the lean issue as may of you had suggested. Ultimately we found two things wrong. There was fuel pressure, but no volume. One fuel pump was not operating properly. The second issue was the purge valve partially stuck open. It was loaded with carb... Trouble codes: 35 (oxygen sensor control system rich stop/mix too lean), 3 (oxygen sensor controlhfm-sfi).	18
	1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L kompressor VIN: WDBKK47F9W Thanks for everyone's time and input. Unanimously, Bechmann Tech is THE place to have the ECM serviced. Along with ECM repair, it was suggested by Amir and Bechmann rep to replace the kompressor clutch as a shorted coil can damage the driver circuit in the ECM...	8
	2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec 4Matic 3.0L No Start VIN: 4JGBF2FE4A Thank you to all of you that took time to reply!! Many of you talked about hi pressure pump issues which does appear to be a big problem on these, also many of you talked about the importance of an injector leakage test which is where my problem was. Special t...	10
	1996 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L No Start VIN: 1MELM53S3T lots of good help guys could not fix this one customer is going to get rid of the car I putty much checked every thing that you guys suggested no luck may be something whit the pasts system like some of you have mention well thanks again to all the 23 who repl...	24
	2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman 1.6L Misfire VIN: WMWZG3C59C Thank you for all the replies Most we had already checked.What we found was a rodent had chewed through 7 wires by the ecu under the hood. Repairing them fixed the misfire. Thank you again Mike	4
	2007 Saturn Outlook XE 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5GZER13727 customer decided to trade vehicle in, I am inclined to say that I to believe that the timing chains are the probable cause. With my luck it will make its way back to me. If for some reason it does I will let you all know what happens. Thanks again for all the ... Trouble codes: P0011, P0016, P0366.	9
	2009 Volvo S80 3.2 3.2L HVAC Blower motor VIN: YV1AS98279 Thanks to all who replied. Based on your advice, I purchased the Volvo tool. I also ordered 2 blower motors. The low priced "TYC" brand as well as the BEHR / OE brand. I have used TYC blowers on other applications and they work well and quality is good and th...	8

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