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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for March 9, 2016 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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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) |
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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... |
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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. |
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1997 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTDX1721V I have been defeated. Spent over 18 hours, used all your suggestions and insights and did not confirm cause of PO174/lean bank #2. I did not give up, the customer gave up on me. :( I took off the balancer and keyway/crank was perfect. Rotated engine manuall... Trouble codes: P0174. |
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2001 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP55U71 I want to thank everyone for your time and replies. After checking everything we decided to try a computer and you guessed it the car is fixed ,all codes are gone and the car runs great and cleared inspection Thanks again for your help. Trouble codes: P0135, P0141, P0155, P0161, P1409. |
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2002 Ford Focus ZTW 2.0L Abs Mod. VIN: 1FAFP36332 Of course a new rcm fixed this vehicle,we always TRY to get the best deal for the customer,The salvage dealer assured me that the used rcm's hadn't been in a collision,but they all had been,he refunded our money so no harm no foul,just some wasted time. Thank... |
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2003 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FDAF56FX3 Thanks for all the replys replaced the IDM, damaged I guess do to the wiring,the truck started but was missing on two cylinders and had two bad injectors , so all is well thanks again for your time and input |
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2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 6.8L Surge VIN: 1FTWX33S53 Thank you for all the helpful suggestions. After checking voltage drop of grounds and power again, I cleaned the ground at the left rear frame. I replaced the Central Junction Box and Inertia Switch. Where the positive cable connects to the CJB positive ... |
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2015 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.8L Courtesy Light VIN: 1FDWE3FS1F Thank you very much to those who offered help (although I did get a couple of smart alec remarks too). Turns out the Maxidas scanner is not close to the capability of the Ford scan tool. Had to get help from a local Ford store. What was going on was the BCM ... |
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