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| 1974 BMW 2002tii 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Power Loss Hello Everyone, I'm working on a car that is a classic, and as I recall back in the day, it was a little scary. It's a 1974 BMW 2002Tii. It came from a body shop in the area that recommended us to their customer. The complaint was that it had no power, ran ba... |
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| 2002 BMW 745i 4.4L Transmission VIN: WBAGL63452 The original complaint was traction then ABS then PARK brake then shift indicators start flashing and feels like the transmission is in limp mode after 30 minutes of driving. I did a vehicle scan with Autologic and there were way too many codes to list but all... |
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| 2006 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Vanos OK BMW guys, this n62 timing is a bit crazy. Truck came in with a massive alternator bracket leak, misfire at idle, and VANOS 2 inlet and VANOS outlet codes (p0021, p0024) and cam sensor code (P0392). After the alt bracket seal fix, we went after the VANOS. Or... |
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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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| 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L Unknown VIN: 1G1AL55F37 Dose anyone have any ideas on why an 07 Cobalt LT would over heat at idle only. The water pump thermostat head gaskets and timing chains have all just been replaced as well as being back flushed and flushed multiple times. I'm at a loss. |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.5L Air Bag VIN: 2G1WB58K28 Hoping someone with some GM knowledge on program with Tech 2 can help me with this nightmare. Got this vehicle in from a local body shop. The car had been wrecked. They replaced the airbags and Supplement inflation module. They just didn't have the equipment t... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4L No Start VIN: 1G1ZH57B89 Hi guys, I have one here that I thought would be an easy fix and it's turning into a problem child... This Malibu got towed into the shop this morning--died while driving and wouldn't restart. I found the 2 codes in the PCM listed above for the intake cam actu... Trouble codes: P0011, P0010 |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L a/c VIN: 1GNSCJE0ZB a/c compressor comes on when initially start eng and runs for a few minutes and pressure are normal. after a few min compressor starts short cycling and low side pressure doesn't go below 55psi. gm tsb said update software before doing anything else. updated s... |
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| 1998 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L No communication VIN: 3C3EL55H9W I can not communicate with the pcm to program vin aND skim. I've tried bypassing the data line and directly wire into pcm and still no luck. I need help asap please. |
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| 1999 Dodge Intrepid 3.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 2C3HH56J7X Vehicle has a no / hard start after a hot soak of about 20 minutes. the fuel is vaporising in the rail . if I bleed the rail down it starts every time , runs a bit rough and then runs fine. I am aware of the tsb for this car , but my local dodge dealer said it... |
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| 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.2L Misfire VIN: 3B7HF13YX1 About 2000 RPM misfires occur randomly & intermittently across all cylinders. Runs great at idle, no misfires. No codes stored. Client's complaint was jerking or cutting out under light load while driving uphill in 3rd or 4th gear. Verified incident which felt... |
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| 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T 5.7L op sensor VIN: 2D8GZ58255 This car came in with red oil pressure light and engine light on. Scan test showed P0520 engine oil pressure circuit. Replaced with aftermarket sensor and had no oil pressure light but mil was on with P0522 engine oil pressure circuit low. Replaced electrical ... |
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| 1993 Ford Mustang LX 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FACP44M4P ok have this mustang that im pulling my hair out on came in with a miss found cylinder 2 was the cause pulled plug found one burnt and the other one close to it this is the 8 plug motor replaced plugs still had miss checked compression all are 140 or more test... |
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| 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... |
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| 1995 Ford Aspire 1.3L Shifter for manual transmission VIN: KNJLT05H7S This is my "beater" car. While driving back to my shop from the bank this afternoon, I went to shift gears. The entire shift lever dropped down about 2 inches. Shifting was still easily accomplished. I inspected the area from under the car. It appears that the... |
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| 2000 Ford Focus LX 2.0L No Communications VIN: 1FAFP33P6Y I have a vehicle with a PCM that stopped grounding the starter relay circuit. I put in another PCM and attempted to program it using a SnapOn PassThru 3. The Programmer reported no communications to the PCM. I tried my Scan Tool and I also got no communicati... |
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| 2007 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRX14W27 07 ford f-150,4.6 came in with #3 spark plug blown out of head,reparied ,installed new plug.Now I have #2and#3 cyls. dead.No injector pulse signal,however I have voltage at injector connector.Have continuity from injector connection to pcm plug in .Sent pcm to... Trouble codes: P0174, P0446, P1000, P1233 |
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| 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L Brake System VIN: 1GTHK23103 Hello Everyone, I was wondering if someone could help us with a "Service Brake System" message. The only fault code was a c0055 rear speed sensor. Cleared fault code and message will not clear. Disconnected battery and touched terminals together and message is... |
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| 2008 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKER23758 Bought vehicle at auction not running due to blown timing chains and damaged cylinder heads, we replaced both cylinder heads, all timing chains, guides and tensioners ect. was very hard to start and when it did it ran poorly at idle. keeps setting the 2 codes ... Trouble codes: P0019, P0346 |
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| 2010 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L Misfire VIN: 1GKLRLED3A Hey out there, This car has been giving me a run for my money. There is a dead misfire on Cyl 4 and Cyl 6. I have a few questions, First would the fuel pressure being down 15psi cause 2 cylinders to misfire? Second has anyone seen the high pressure pump fail (... Trouble codes: P0300 (p0304-), P0304 (p0306-), P0306 (testing and results) |
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| 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 HD SLT 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GT424C80D I pulled the def tank down just to make sure somehow they did not pinch a wire , nothing found put it back up. The sensor is getting 5v feed to it, these trucks always seem to have a way of biting back, just wondering what other people have done, I'm planning ... Trouble codes: P2033, 00 (Exhaust gas temp sensor 2 high voltage) |
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| 2004 Honda Accord LX 2.4L Mechanical VIN: 1HGCM72294 Hi i would like to know what the normal line pressure should be on this transmission. Thanks for the help |
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| 2003 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJEA01T73 This car will set a CKS code and RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE message as soon as I rev the engine. Changed CKS with no improvement. Also throttle response is poor as in limp mode. I scoped the CKS signal at sensor and at ECU pin 36; both look good. I removed and ope... Trouble codes: P0335 (crankshaft postion sensor signal) |
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| 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0L vibration VIN: 1J4FJ68S0W Greetings members. This jeep came in for the dreaded 43 mph "Cherokee Death Wobble" in 2013. At that time we found the usual: Track bar bad, one tie rod end bad, shocks worn out. Steering stabilizer worn. Replaced all, aligned to the specs I've listed and the ... |
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| 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman 1.6L power windows VIN: WMWMM33599 We are unable to code a new footwell module after replacment. We replaced the module 3 months ago do to water intrusion and had no problem codig it at that time. We repaired the water leak at that time as well. Returned with dome, right front parking and backu... |
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| 2004 Nissan Titan XE 5.6L Readiness monitors I am looking for the drive cycle procedures to set readiness monitors on this specific model. Can find for cars but not for this truck. Thank you. |
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| 2001 Porsche Boxster Roadster S 3.2L valve cover VIN: WP0CB29841 Good morning. I am looking for some repair information on this Boxster S. I have oil leaking into the spark plug wells causing misfires. My question is 1- What is the procedure for replacing the valve cover gaskets, and 2- while removing one of the coils, one ... |
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| 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3FH79Y94 hi guys i have this car in my shop with a codes p0300 i replaced the coils and plugs it came back 2 days later with the same codes p0300 i check the fuel pressure 40 psi notice when start up cold it runs a little rough and smooth out any idea thank you Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 2002 Toyota Tacoma DLX 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TEWN72NX2 Thanks in advance - code appeared after toyota replaced the frame - tested heater & ground circuits - ok - customer replaced o2 sensor with factory sensor. Does anyone know of a ground wire that toyota may have left off somewhere to cause this issue ? Trouble codes: P0136 |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 5.3L abs VIN: 1GNFK130X7 Never did get the abs/trac control light to extinguish. Wheel sensors were all reading proper mph. All data was ok. No codes. Drove vehicle 100 miles and still never reset. |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L Def pressure VIN: 1GC1KXC82C Ambient temp was pretty cold so ran the test inside until it didn't time out and then had to drive about 75 miles for the light to finally clear. |
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| 2000 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Oil Pressure Light VIN: 1C4GT64L6Y Well, thanks again to all that replied. After all the things I did the last time it was in the light was still on when it left. After driving it for a day they said the oil light went off and hasn't come back on. Not sure which one of the things I did made ... |
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| 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L No Start VIN: 3C4FY4BB91 hello all even though the coolant temp sensor was reading right on the scanner.i got a wild hair and replaced it,started normal every since.thanks for the replys keith |
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| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet 3.6L limpe home VIN: 2D4JN1AG0B Of more than 10 Dodge dealers in the Dade County area, only one has a decent transmission tech. Vehicle is now there. Thanks for all replies. |
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| 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: NM0KS7BN4A Got some good recommendations from people of things to try, details of the results are in the update. Nigel suggested that a wiring/oxygen sensor may have damaged the pcm internally, which was our thought as well. After double checking everything, we install... Trouble codes: P2270 (Bank 1 sensor 2 stuck lean.). |
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| 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 6.0L Oil pressure VIN: 1GTHK23K87 We installed mechanical gauge. Customer advised us that oil pressure on mechanical gauge never dropped. Ruled it is electrical issue and customer declined further diagnose |
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| 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: JHMES966X4 Thanks for all the replies, we had to replace the IMA battery to fix this one, Ouch $$$ |
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| 2011 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4L no crank VIN: 1J4NF1GB6B Well I'm not happy about how I fixed the vehicle, because it isn't necessarily a proper repair, but it is fixed. I found another wire coming out of the fuse box that was also powered up on cranking only, and used this wire, through a relay, to apply power to t... |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDDGF54X38 Thanks but I found what I needed with help from youtube. There was 2 lines crossed. Trouble codes: P0013, P2004 (Charge Movement Flap Bank 1 malfunction). |
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| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.0L Transmission VIN: JA4AR4AU2B Thanks to all who responded. It seems there are some somewhat common issues with these vehicles however parts are not easy to find. Our research led us to the option of replacing the trans rather than trying to rebuild or repair this one. |
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| 1999 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0L Starting VIN: YS3DF58N5X Thanks to all who replied and special thanks to Joseph for giving me the voltage specs. The solder on the antenna circuit board was broken. I had to break it apart yo see it. I got a used one and all is happy in Saab world... Thanks. |
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| 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L B1 S1 O2s VIN: 3VWSE29M23 One thing I originally forgot to do was test each O2S wire for short to ground.. all wires were OK. Pin #3 showed a path to ground, but looking at the diagram it was back feeding through the circuit and to ground through the fuel pump. Unplug fuel pump fuse an... |
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