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| 2002 Acura TL 3.2L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 19UUA56612 shutters under heavy acel(i.e. going up a hill)or under load. cel flashes until it smooths out then goes out and stays out most times. flushed out coolant system, replaced intake manifold gasket, cleaned out egr passages, checked fuel pressure, tested for hc i... Trouble codes: 1399 (random misfires) |
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| 2005 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Starting VIN: 2HNYD18875 This vehicle came in on the hook because it lost power on the highway with acceleration, started jerking and than died almost in front of our shop. Than crank but no start. towed truck into shop. We did get truck to start but it would barely run. Checked codes... |
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| 2002 Audi A4 Quattro 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAULT68E82 tring to find altitude correction value spec. this car has a value of -16.5 I have misfires on all cylinders but only seeing a 306 code. I suspect a lean condition. Trouble codes: 306 (misfire 6) |
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| 2000 Cadillac Eldorado ESC 4.6L Cuts out VIN: 1G6EL12Y2Y We are working on this Eldorado. Customer says it will cut out and lose all power (including power windows) waits three minutes and it will restart. Scanned only a lean code stored in PCM. We have not been able to duplicate the problem. Have checked battery c... |
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| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1YY33P6N customer just bought this car ...drove it home fine..his brother had taken the car for a ride...after he stopped the car and went to restart the car It would not restart ...i have all the warning lights on the dash includes the service engine soon light but i ... |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L Engine Over Heating VIN: 1GNFK16Z94 Over Heating fast. Customer wanted t stat I Install t stat engine over heats, customer says that's why he wanted t stat due to over heating. Upper and lower radiator hose gets hot radiator cool, Both heater hoses gets hot no heat. Remove heater hose no flow, f... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS 3.9L Starting VIN: 1G1ZW63186 This vehicle came in no crank. Starter will click one time when you try to start it. If you release key and try again no click. If key is cycled off then start is attempted one click does this most of the time. Two times it did have rapid clicking. If power is... |
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| 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B7GG23X6T Please help! This truck is baffling me, it initially came in for an intermittent crank/ no start. The culprit was a bad ignition coil shorting and damaging the driver inside the engine computer. Customer drove vehicle for a few weeks problem free until the MIL... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305 |
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| 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 3.7L calibration VIN: 1D4PT4GK3B I am in need of the amount of weight that Chrysler uses to calibrate the occupant presence system. Thanks |
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| 1992 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Starting Good evening fellow mechanics, the problem child today is a really well kept 5.0 mustang GT; in pristine condition. The car came in with a grinding starter, meaning it stays engaged for about 2 seconds after the engine is running, customer says the problem is ... |
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| 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: NM0KS7BN4A Vehicle was brought in with CEL, runs okay. Code P2270 stored. Scan tool reads oxygen sensor at .007V. Remove oxygen sensor and jump harness per ford flowchart and got 1.3V reading on scan tool. Replaced oxygen sensor with ford oe replacement and issue continu... Trouble codes: P2270 (Bank 1 sensor 2 stuck lean.) |
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| 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4AA2D10B This one is making me a bit nervous... Car originally towed here for a oil filter seal that pushed its was past the oil filter due to defective filter. Customer ran vehicle low on oil while in a parking spot and as soon as oil light came on they shut it off ... Trouble codes: P0340, P0344 (Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent) |
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| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic 3.5L Transmission VIN: WDCGG8HB2A Hello all, we are having problems with this Mercedes. The transmission had a bearing go out and fill the tranny with metal shavings. We bought and installed a used transmission. Now the vehicle will not move. If the wiring harness is disconnected from the side... |
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| 2008 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: WMWMF73548 Fuel trims will bounce back and forth between 25% to -25%. Customer had valve cover, maf and some vacuum leaks replaced. Im not a euro guy. I have smoked tested the intake area for over and hour and no leaks, Also reset parameters with a snap scan tool. Does a... Trouble codes: 2B64, P1497 |
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| 1995 Nissan Pickup XE 2.4L backfires in intake VIN: 1N6SD16S1S Truck came in for noisy timing chain. Replaced timing chain,gears and guide rails, left one missing all plastic{not suprised} Everything went perfect. Runs great at idle, went on road test ran great, Had the boss road test before delivery, he came back said we... |
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| 2006 Nissan Murano SL 3.5L wipers, headlights, hazards, no central display VIN: JN8AZ08T76 This car was towed in - dead battery, ( car had been sitting for a year) powered up with new battery, noticed wipers on , hazards on, headlights, high beam indicator on, door locks inop, coolant fans on - all wont shut off ? noticed there is a default with ipd... |
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| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4.0L Hesitation, VIN: 5N1AR18B99 replaced transmission with reman unit. Vehicle starts and runs good , no codes in any system. Ran through throttle plate and idle air learn procedure and the vehicle will not accelerate at all when giving it gas in any gear or park. Throttle plate will not mo... |
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| 1996 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT2BG12K1T Vehicle has returned to shop nwith a mileage of 318323 miles and the DTC which appears is P0340 - Cam Position A/UUT Sensor Circuit Fault B1. Replaced the crankshaft sensor, following troubleshooting steps, but the code P0340 reappeared. Does anyone have any ... Trouble codes: P0340 (Cam Position A/UUT Sensor Circuit Fault B1) |
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| 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2.4L does a shut down VIN: 4T1BB46KX7 We know they have problems with these replacement batteries. We have driven this vehicle many times and have only gotten it to act up once. We understand that the vehicle only performs this test on the contactors during the first regen brake cycle. On a sub ... Trouble codes: P0AE2 |
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| 2007 Toyota Camry XLE 2.4L No Start VIN: 4T1BE46K57 This Camry starts and runs perfectly with no symptoms, codes and never runs rough or stalls. Only problem is after hot soak of about15-20 minutes it cranks but not starts. (not every time but often enough to become a pattern). waiting longer will restart and r... |
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| 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWPD63B93 Hi, guys. needs some help on this. Came from another shop and did alot of work already for this issue. I got this car due to smog check CA. Check engine light is on with code 16683, p0299 boost pressure regulation control range not reach. I deal with many VW i... Trouble codes: P0299 (Turbo boost pressure regulation), 16683 (Turbo boost pressure regulation control range no reached) |
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| 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T 1.8L 2-3 shift VIN: 9BWDE61JX3 Hi all was hoping someone with VW transmission experience can help me with a hair puller. This 03 VW GTI came to us in fail safe mode banging into second gear and slipping in other gears. We rebuilt transmission, it worked fine for 2 days, came back with the 0... |
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| 2011 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWMN7AN8B Thanks in advance. Started out as a bad chain tensioner. with codes P0034,P000A,P0011. The tech here installed it and set chains off couple teeth. later found out about the correct tools and procedure.Then another tech here took over and it had 6 bent exhaust ... Trouble codes: P0034 (Turbo bypass valve), P000A, P0011 (B1 over advanced) |
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| 2004 Volvo XC70 2.5L ps pump VIN: YV1SZ59HX4 Vehicle came in with ps. noise.replaced 2 ps.pumps-still noisy.can find no problem with suction side-sucking air or leaking.Have seen other veh. have bad resovior and cause this prob.steering works fine just noisy.any help appreciated-thanks mark |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1989 BMW 325i 2.5L Fuel does not return VIN: WBAAA2305K After reading your replies and checking all your suggestions we found: There is vacuum at the regulator. The regulator is not stuck closed and is not leaking fuel. When we run an alternate fuel line to a container the fuel pressure is 40 psi. Removing the Fuel... |
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| 2008 BMW 328i 3.0L steering angle sensor VIN: WBAVC53528 Hey guys, thanks for all the input. I just didn't want to strand the car here and wind up having it towed. We installed the steering angle sensor (which comes with the whole wiper/turn signal cluster) and drove it over for the coding...all went well! Thanks ag... |
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| 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L front cover seal VIN: 2G1FP22PXS Problem is the front cover has the pump axle "front bearing". And it is worn out. In fact the driven water pump axle is supported by the ball bearing and, in the other end, it is guided by a precision bore at the aluminum front cover. Because the bore bearing ... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 4.8L MIL Lamp on, VIN: 2GCEC19C58 Thanks to all that replied so quickly. It was Clint and Robert that hit the nail on the head. I swapped the rear o2 sensors and problem went to bank 2. Confirmed fix was replacing B1S2 o2. I cannot find any documents that mention rear o2 sensor used for fu... Trouble codes: 1133 (insufficient 02 sensor switching bank 1). |
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| 2004 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7L crankcase ventilation VIN: 1D4HB48D14 FIXED... The intake manifold passages for the drivers side fresh air tube were plugged with carbon/sludge. Replaced intake manifold, cleaned carbon from both cylinder head pcv/ fresh air passages. No vacuum at idle, very little pressure at highway speeds[ 4 ps... |
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| 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WD8PD64405 Thanks all for your input. Thus far I've only had the chance to put about 60 miles on it, but after the new fuel filter, and new cam sensor I've not had the MIL light again, and it's been running just fine. Thanks! Aaron Trouble codes: P2114 (P2047- Fuel Rail Pressure Volume Control - Maximum Fuel Pressure Exceeded), P2047 (Fuel Rail Pressure Volume Control - Maximum Fuel Pressure Exceeded), P0087 (p0341-), P0341 (p2043-), P2043. |
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| 2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L None yet VIN: 1FMYU03163 Thanks to all who responded, I took as much of the advice as I could and did a through eval of the O2 sensors, Mode $6 data and performed an oxygen storage capacity test. I was unable to use a laser to check per & post cat temps due to shielding. Ultimately t... |
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| 2007 Ford Focus SE 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP37N37 Tyler and the Roberts had it. We started by slicing open the plastic sleeve and removing the shield which was green all the way to where the CKP harness broke out of the main harness. The green came all the way from the sensor end. About 4 inches from the b... |
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| 2014 Ford Escape SE 1.6L High mount stop light VIN: 1FMCU0GX5E Sent to dealer to flash module-they deemed it defective and replaced it under warranty. Thanks for all the help. |
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| 2003 Honda CR-V LX 2.4L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JHLRD78433 Thanks everyone for the tips. I haven't had a chance to get back into this vehicle. this is our shuttle and we started to get busy again. hope to get back into it soon. |
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| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L Transmission VIN: 1J4GR48K15 Bruce, Michael, Steve & Gary verified the unit should move when unplugged. The "loss of drive" mode I found out is TCM controlled. So, the owner is hauling this home to pull it & see if he can figure out the problem. Thank all you guys for responding. |
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| 1999 Mercedes-Benz E300 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: WDBJF25H4X thanks so much for letting me sound off here. first off it was the fuel injector. I let mind tricks get the best of me by doing the correlation dance. I thought since I replaced the delivery valve seals that it must have been related to that. I did remove the ... |
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| 1996 Plymouth Voyager 3.0L Brake Hydraulics VIN: 2P4FP2537T REPLACED REAR BRAEK PROPORTIONING VALVE, BLED BRAKES TEST DROVE ALL IS WELL. RETURN TO CUSTOMER FOR OVER A WEEK NOW AND CALLED AND THEY SAY ALL IS WELL. THANKS TO ALL THAT REPLIED. SORRY FOR THE DELAY WANTED TO MAKE SURE THIS ONE WAS FIXED. |
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| 2008 Saab 9-5 2.3t 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3ED49GX8 It has been two weeks since the car left. Maybe the O2 is fixed, maybe not. I put in a thermostat for the ECT code. we have been in contact with the customer at least three times since he left and he is happy. Thanks to everyone. Unfortunately I am now the Sa... Trouble codes: P0134 (O2 Circuit B1S1 no activity), P0116 (ECT Circuit Range/Performance). |
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| 2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7L Stability Control VIN: 5TDZT34A82 I want to thank you guys for help and reply to this help requested. This vehicle is fixed, realy was easy fix I pull info from alldata there was a tsb for code c1231 and with toyota tis techstream with passtrue I reset steering angle and calibration... The in... |
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| 2002 Toyota Sienna LE 3.0L No EVAP Monitor run VIN: 4T3ZF13C52 Thanks to all that replied. Many idea were shared, such as coolant temp., IAT relationship etc.,and I appreciate it. I believe Richard it on the nose. He stated that start up temp must be at least 40 degrees F. We had a warm spell yesterday, and the monitor ra... |
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| 2000 Volvo S70 GLT SE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LS56D9Y Hello All, thanks for your replies. Sorry to say it is a case of mis-information to start with. I do not usual work on Volvo's however it belongs to a in law of a good customer of mine who asked for help due to dealer wanting a large amount for repairs. Custom... |
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