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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for April 21, 2016 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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| 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBSCK9337X It came in with codes for tps, and tank pressure sensor. Testing found the 5 VOLT reference was missing to TPS. Instead of pulling apart harness, simply cut wire at PCM and TPS and put a jumper. Now the throttle works/reads perfectly and won't code for this an... Trouble codes: 253 (shutoff valve vent system jammed closed) |
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| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 1.8L compressor pulley VIN: WDBRF40J85 Diagnosed as bearing noise of a/c compressor pulley, confirmed my multiple TSBs. Directions sourced from both Alldata and Mitchells report the same. Initially warns of not left handed thread!, but instructions state 2 methods: Method A (preferred): Hold shaft ... |
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| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L cylinder 3 VIN: 3VWRJ71K69 removed head and had checked at machine shop and shaved head, have done leak down test passed, vvt appears to be working, replaced number 3 injector, replaced pcv valve, rings appear to be fine, filled cylinders with solvent and no obvious leakage, cylinder nu... |
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| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVGAV75N99 Ok VW guys I have a problem with this tiguan I can't seem to figure out weather it's me or, what. This one came in with a misfire on number 4 cylinder. did the usual swapped plugs and coils. no change. misfire occurs at idle and goes away mostly after the vehi... Trouble codes: P0301, P0302, P0303, P0300 |
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| 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWBB7AJ3C I keep getting a "No activity" on center HEGO sensor DTC. I have confirmed the heater is operational and wiring is intact. It uses a wide band 5-wire oxygen sensor, so I am really lost on what signals to scope check. I am sorry I don't have the trouble code wi... |
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| 2003 BMW M3 3.2L Unknown VIN: WBSBR93473 Thanks for all the great responses many missed this was a smg car but oh well. The fix was to flush the hydraulic system for shifting and clutch operation CHF 11S. Also flushed the fluid in trans and replaced with red line syn 75 80 gear lube. All seems to be ... |
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| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: WDBFA61E4N Thanks to all who responded after looking over the car and doing some testing, I found 2 vacuum leaks one at fuel pressure regulator and one at 2 of the injector seals. Both items were very expensive repairs so I opted to compensate as best as possible by adju... |
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| 2009 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Speed sensor VIN: WMWMF73549 I was unable to find any information to assist with repair, I traced all wires, there was no problem with the bearing or replacement sensor. I suspect the problem is internal to the ABS module. I referred the owner to the local MINI dealer. Thanks to those ... |
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| 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWRZ7AJ1A Thanks for the help. There was a considerable amount of carbon buildup inside the valve. Cleaned and completed the drive cycle. Trouble codes: P0491 (Secondary AIR Insufficient flow). |
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