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	2011 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAURVAFD9B Vehicle was purchased used at about 60k. Since then it has been maintained very well. Listed codes, but can not get any information on code p164e. Vehicle is also running great. Customers concern was a hesitation and misfire. Can not confirm customers complain... Trouble codes: P164E, P0300 (Multiple misfire and all individual cylinder misfire), P3088 (5453 - starter relay electrical malfunction intermittent not confirmed.)	View
	1995 Chevrolet S10 LS 4.3L Stall VIN: 1GCDT19W0S This one is troublesome. I can start it, let it warm up outside, then in ten to fifteen minutes, it will just die. Once, after warm up, I shut the hood for a test drive and it died. When it dies, it loses 5 volt reference to TPS. I checked all power and ground... Trouble codes: P0122 (TPS low input)	View
	1995 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L No Start VIN: 1G1YY22P3S center control module seems to work body door lights dash and more. powers and grounds all good to CCM. voltage on data line 4.5 volts which I am told is good was able to try a used CCM no change . still can't communicate with the modules. sent out ECM have te...	View
	2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L brake pedal VIN: 1GNDT13S54 Thanks in advance for any advice/help. Brakes stop the truck, but when sitting at a stop sign/lite, the brake pedal sinks slowly to almost the floor. Customer states it wasn't like that until recently. Normally I'd say brake master cylinder, but I'm a little g...	View
	2003 Dodge Durango Sport 4.7L master cyl VIN: 1D4HR38N43 The brakes feel firm initially after depressing the Brake pedal it will slowly go all the way to the floor.	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L cruise control VIN: 1D7KU28643 this pickup came in with a horrible surge with cruise control. had no codes. vacuum pump was steady so I put a new cc solenoid on it. the surge is very slight now but can hear the engine and see tps on scanner wave up and down very slightly.. the customer want...	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L No Start This is not so much a vehicle question as it is a scanner question for you Dodge afficianodos. Looked at this 03 Ram 1500 pickup 5.9 gas engine recently in which the ecm had been replaced for a no start. Ecm did not fix problem. When I got to it there was no c...	View
	2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Unknown VIN: 2D4GP44L36 This is my wife's vehicle. She mentioned to me that it smelled like something electrically was burning on it. I looked at is and agreed that the smell is electrical. It is coming from under the hood some where. I can run the van with the A/C off, the interior ...	View
	2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Cuts out VIN: 2D4RN3D10A This is my first time asking for help on here so be kind :)I am a small garage owner and the only mechanic. This van has a very intermitted cut out. It is just like you cut the key off for a split second, it has a had jerk to it. I have got it to do it to me ... Trouble codes: P1128 (Closed Loop Fueling not Achieved)	View
	1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Gem VIN: 1FTDX18W0V 4x4 does not work. No lights on the switch. "Low Range" light is constantly lit on the instrument panel. Turning the switch does nothing, no clicking from the relay module in the dash, nothing. Every thing tests OK. Fuses are good. I have power everywhere I sh...	View
	2005 Ford F-150 XL 5.4L cam timing P0022 cam timing retarded bank 2. There is no rattling from the chain area but engine runs rough. In data stream cam time advance on bank 2 goes to 30 degrees at 2k rpm. Bank 1 cam timing stays at 0 degrees. Unplug the solenoid on bank 2 and it goes to 0 degre...	View
	2011 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.5L Timing chain VIN: 1FTFW1ET8B This truck needs a primary chain no doubt about it but my question is are guys just replacing the primary chain for the repair or does it require phasers and secondary chains as well . My first Eco boost repair any advice is greatly appreciated .	View
	2012 Ford Explorer Limited 2.0L Turbo VIN: 1FMHK7D92C Hello everyone and thanks for the help on this one. I have this 2012 Explorer in with the Ecoboost turbo engine. The customer has been having the check engine light on with a code P0299(turbo underboost). This is the first of these little Ford turbo engines t... Trouble codes: P0299 (Turbo underboost)	View
	2013 Ford F-150 FX2 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FTFW1CF5D Customer complains of a miss fire on cold start , we have duplicated the concern and have observed a slight random miss that lasts for about 20 to 30 seconds on cold start. We also found that when run at 1800 rpm with no load the IDS miss fire counter shows cy...	View
	2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 3.5L door locks VIN: 5FNRL38815 Hello. I have this 05 odyssey that intermittently all the door locks quit working except for the rear driver sliding door lock which works half way. You can hear the locks trying to work. Let it sit 5 minutes and they will start working fine for about 6 cycles...	View
	2010 Honda Fit 1.5L Tpms VIN: JHMGE8G23A Customer states TPMS light is on. All four sensors are reading but the two front sensors have the same ID number and the DTC is for right front tire 4.	View
	1998 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Output Flange Seal VIN: SAJHX1244W Need help on a jaguar transmission. This vehicle came in with a tranny fluid leak from the output flange seal. Looking in Mitchell, it shows a exploded view of the extension housing, which looks pretty straight forward. Looks as though you can unbolt housing, ...	View
	2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L No communication VIN: SAJDA01C5Y Customer brought vehicle for diagnostic, vehicle failed smog test for no communication with smog machine, at that time shop scanners would not communicate with any of the vehicle's computers except for air bag module; i have disconnect air bag, and abs modules...	View
	2003 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJEA51C23 can not clear codes c1155 or p1582 knock sensor code can clear believe that is the knock sensor. I disconnected battery over night with cables together still can't clear codes . when you drive car for a good ride abs and check engine light will go out for shor... Trouble codes: P1582, C1155, P0333	View
	2013 Kia Optima EX 2.4L Stall, Misfire VIN: 5XXGN4A72D Vehicle runs rough at idle and low engine vacuum. At cruise car runs fine. I get a missfire in #3 and #4 cylinders have switched coils and fuel injectors still missfire on 3&4 cylinders. Compression is 180 on all cylinders. Cam timing has been double checked... Trouble codes: P0303 (p0304-), P0304	View
	2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 4Matic 3.5L radio VIN: 4JGCB65E67 hello have this r350 in for other work,,but now customer is complaining that cd player doesnt take in cd's,,,he wants it fixed...alldata is pretty vague even on radio removal which it only calls for .5 for removal...is the radio just a plug and play or do you ...	View
	2003 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JN1DA31AX3 This beautiful well maintained 03 Maxima intermittently shuts down while driving. Maybe once a week, even when accelerating, it will conk out like you shut the key off. All the dash lights come on etc. While still in motion you can throw it into neutral and cy...	View
	2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo Off-Road 4.0L Electronic VIN: 1N6AD0YW36 Looking for any shortcuts to replace the recirculation door actuator mod says to remove the dash and steering column and steering support and remove the HVAC housing assembly with the column support. Hoping to be able to do it by just removing the outer Dash p...	View
	2012 Ram 1500 ST 4.7L Oil Pressure Warning Light In Instrument Cluster VIN: 1C6RD6FP7C Owner brought this Ram in stating that the oil pressure warning light will come on intermittently. From a cold start up I test drove it and found no problem. Customer said that now that it was warm to shut it off and restart it and light might come on. Within ...	View
	2001 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3GN86R91 Vehicle needs to pass emissions. We tested the solenoids and they test fine. Smoke test shows smoke coming from the filler neck by the gas cap. We are thinking the vacuum switching valve (not electric) on the canister may be the problem. We can not find any in... Trouble codes: P0440 (Evap Fault), P0446 (Evap vent control fault)	View
	2009 Toyota Camry XLE 3.5L Electronic VIN: 4T1BK46K29 Complaint was a loud clicking noise from under the dash. After removing all the rats nest, 95% of the noise is gone, and the door seems to move full open and full closed. I still hear a couple slighter clicking noise, as if the motor isn't sure where to seat. ...	View
	2006 Volkswagen Touareg 3.2L DLC Comm Error VIN: WVGZG77L56 Greetings, Thank you in advance for taking the time to consider how you can help. VCDS comm test fails with K1 short to ground. Pin 7 (OBD1 signal) of DLC measures .13V Interesting find - with R turn signal on, measurement bounces to battery voltage. OK... sus...	View
	2008 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 2.0L Low power VIN: WVWLK73CX8 Ok this one came in with a complaint of not shifting at 50 mph till she lets off the gas. Turns out cel was on after test drive. It has no power accelerating - but can go 60 mph with and easy throttle. Low pressure pump pressure is at 92 psi and the pid shows ... Trouble codes: 00135 (Fuel rail pressure low)	View
	2009 Volkswagen CC Luxury 2.0L immobilizer VIN: WVWHL73CX9 Hello All, Your help is greatly appreciated. I own this vehicle. My wife drives it. She went to start the car and the Steering column lock defective message came on. The car started then died. We have two key fobs. We tried the other one and the car started, b...	View

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	2000 Chrysler 300M 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3HE66G3Y found intake plenum runner stuck closed, replaced intake plenum problem solved thanks guys for all your help Trouble codes: P0172.	11
	2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L Wipers VIN: 2C8GM68414 OK gentlemen thank you very much for the replies. It was indeed the BCM causing the wipers to not work. It was tough to find the diagnostic chart for the code that I had. There was no 'B' code in the BCM, only a description which said "wiper input ckt short...	5
	2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3LC55R08 THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR REPLIES, AFTER DOING A RUNNING COMPRESSION TEST ALL CYLINDERS WERE HITTING 70 PSI, # 5 CYLINDER WAS ONLY HITTING 25 PSI GOT THE HEAD OFF SENT TO THE MACHINE SHOP AND HE FOUND A BROKEN VALVE SPRING ON # 5 CYLINDER,ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU ALL...	17
	2007 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 6.7L Transmission VIN: 3D7ML48AX7 Somehow I let this one slip between the cracks and didn't close this request. My bad. Well we drove the truck a few days and also allowed to set and idle for hours on end to maximize heat build up. Turned out to have a bad trans. We installed reman unit and ha...	4
	2012 Dodge Charger SE 3.6L oil filter housing VIN: 2C3CDXAG9C thanks for the help I replaced housing assembly with dealers latest update they claim the parts is upgraded but looks the same to me. It was the bypass valve that has broken not the housing and both times the fingers that hold the spring assembly together asse...	6
	2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.2L trans/charging VIN: SAJWA74C24 Found three large fuse links/megafuses in the trunk. One of the fuses that feeds the rear fuse box was somewhat melted due to a loose connection. I replaced the fuse and holder. All the strange intermittent problems are fixed.	3
	2006 Jeep Commander 3.7L R&r pcm VIN: 1J8HG48K06 Thanks for the help, one member gave me the pin, pcm is installed and working correctly. Trouble codes: P0601 (Check sum error).	6
	2006 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6L external temp indicator in HVAC Control Head VIN: 4M2EU48896 tried switching control head and ambient temp sensor with no change in problem, customer declined further diagnostic	6
	2003 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L severe oil leak VIN: 5N1ED28Y43 Thanks for everyones help. I ended pulling everything off down to the front crank seal. I couldnt tell where the oil originated because it would flow out of the upper timing cover also. Cam seals were dry. I ended up putting the engine back together just enoug...	8
	1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2L top VIN: WP0EB0915H thanks to who replied. I am able to get the top to work everytime with unplugging the computer. at this point we are just gonna keep doing that till it wont work anymore.	2
	2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 4S3BMCC64B I thank everyone who replied. The customer did not want to invest any money into the vehicle and actually traded out of it. Again, thank you all.	11
	2005 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L Unknown VIN: 4T1BF30K25 Well the overall consensus was a cv axle. Customer authorized a new axle. As luck would have it, I took a chance and because the right front axle is longer, I replaced just that axle, and the wobble is completely gone. Thanks to everyone who took the time to ...	16

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