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| 2002 Audi A6 Quattro 2.7L Misfire VIN: WAULD54B22 This vehicle had a salvage yard engine installed by a previous employee of the company I work for. Since the salvage engine has been installed it has popped in the exhaust and had a slight misfire. My issue is I am not sure of indexing position. It looks as ... Trouble codes: P0341 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit 1), P0346 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit 2) |
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| 2004 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KD54Y04 Howdy Y'all, The 04 Deville is kinda nuts. The main problem is bucking and missing at times. The car came from other shop and they had replaced the front coil pack and all spark plugs, the Cam sensor and wiring!!. It sets a code p0641 5v reference high problem... Trouble codes: P0641 (5V Ref. problem), P1106, P0108 |
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| 1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start, Intermittent VIN: 1GNDM19W4X This van has been an ongoing issue for a long time starts and runs fine skips sometimes then the next morning won't start when I do get it started it runs fine for awhile then does it again I read read through many post with people having the exact same issues... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L Misfire VIN: 2G1WT58K28 Not sure what I am missing, car came in running rough with code p0300, inspection showed all cylinders with misfires and a dead miss on #5. Found ignition wires arcing so started with a basic tune up. Now its running fine on all except #5 still has a dead miss... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Cylinder Misfire) |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6L starter and posible gas delivery codes P0513 P069E Hello, im having problems with this car, and im not sure where to start. cosutmer says sometimes car wont start, it will turn lights on when turning key but when trying to turn the engine on it just wont crank, most of the time it will turn ... |
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| 1997 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 3C3D246X0V I need waveform and synchronization of ckp and cmp Because I have no spark on cylinders 2 and 3. And I changed CKP and cmp sensors. Check synchronization of timing belt, ok. Change ignition coil and spark plug wires. lines or wires from pcm to ignition coil, o... Trouble codes: 11 (Intermittent loss of crankshaft and/or camshaft possision) |
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| 2003 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L traction control VIN: 1FMFU16L63 the message check advtrack shows up on driver info center on dash. Cannot seem to find much info in Mitchell Pro Demand or my Snappy scanner. Any insight would be great. Thanks, Lee |
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| 2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Anti theft VIN: 1FMYU03176 The Alarm is going off intermittantly while vehicle stationary. I found that there were multiple codes in the GEM B1314 - battery saver relay coil circuit open, B1372 - Illuminated entry relay circuit open, B1519 - hood switch fault, C1769 - parking brake appl... |
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| 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FTSX20588 Hello everyone, I am trying to see if any one has any ideas on what might be causing the problem or what direction to go... truck came in the shop after the customer replced both heads boths cams, new plugs . Heads replaced because he broke a spark plug in the... |
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| 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L Hesitation VIN: 1FMCU02ZX8 this truck does the job for travelling just good enough, my dearest friend wants this truck to be able to honor it's name and be able to burn its tires out on the road... the reason iam bothering you my dear friends is the wiring diagram for this vehicle, i do... |
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| 1998 GMC K3500 Sierra SL 6.5L Hard 1-2 Shift VIN: 1GTHK39F5W ok this one has me pulling the little bit of hair i got left out came in with a smoked transmission so we overhauled. went to test drive and at first works well then starts commanding high line pressure, but does not set codes so i hooked up the modis and drov... |
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| 1998 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L engine VIN: JHLRD1848W Noise goes away if pinch off pcv valve vacuum hose or fresh air inlet hose to valve cover. Noise is much louder if remove oil cap-can hear it coming from inside of engine. Cannot hear noise w a stethoscope on the block or head. Noise doesn't change w/ killing ... |
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| 2006 Hyundai Tucson GL 2.0L Powersteering Pump VIN: KM8JM12B96 We replaced the timing belt and accessory belts on this Tucson and have had nothing but grief with the steering since. We disconnected the hose from the power steering reservoir to the pump during the job. When we initially refilled the system we did not follo... |
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| 2008 Isuzu i-290 S 2.9L no compression VIN: 1GGCS19998 timing chain broke after replacement of all timing parts engine just free spins pulled pan and confirmed chain intact and crank spinning found no oil pressure (no oil in VVT solenoid) also replaced.replaced oil pump and cover no change I did check timing 3 tim... |
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| 1996 Jaguar XJS 2 2 4.0L abs warning light VIN: SAJNX2745T Can anyone tell me if there is a procedure for accessing fault codes. The warning light illuminates after 20mph Is there a list of fault codes for this vehicle. TIA |
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| 2004 Mazda Tribute LX 3.0L Will not complete mo VIN: 4F2YZ04134 Customer replaced spark plugs, brought to us with a hard start. That was do to a vacuum leak and misfire. Repaired vacuum leak by replacing vacuum line to fuel damper. Inspected spark plugs. Spark plugs were correct for vehicle and not damaged. Replaced all 6 ... |
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| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG 5.5L Power Trunk VIN: WDDLJ7EBXC Hi Techs,Vehicle came in from body shop with rear trunk not power closing.Code B224E60 in trunk lid control unit.defined in scanner as (trunk lid tailgate control has a malfunction.Reserved for ISO/SAE).Checked power and ground to module,and scanner shows as n... |
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| 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Unknown VIN: WP0CA2982W OK I know this thing needs a transmission its stuck in safe mode and after driving for a while it starts to slip all I want to know is what is code 93 and code 5 so I can tell the customer what is wrong with the transmission, |
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| 2008 Suzuki XL-7 Luxury 3.6L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2S3DA41758 replace timing chains and some valves in the prosses the computer took a power spark from battery know there no spark, I know it bad my question is can I relearn vin with my otc encore using equinox platform because the Suzuki platform give my nothing and y I ... Trouble codes: P0305 |
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| 2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L No Start VIN: 3VWCP21C53 Thanks in advance for any help. Car came in with broken oil pan, leaking from crack. Also had code P0672 #2 glow plug, and CEL on. Car was running and starting when brought in. Replaced the oil pan, refilled oil. Checked glow plugs and replaced them with Bremi... Trouble codes: P0672 (2 glow plug or circuit) |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3VWRT71K46 Will not start after cylinder head replacement. We generally do not work much on diesels but this is one of our larger account customer's. Came in with no start from broken timing belt, pulled head & inspected ( cracks in head near valve seats that were over v... |
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| 2004 Volvo V70 2.5T 2.5L n/a VIN: YV1SW59V54 Oddest problem I've ever seen. When starting the vehicle, on first crank car may start (1) fine, (2) longer crank, sluggish initially on startup, then idles and runs fine, (3) long crank, will not start. Cycle the key and make a second attempt at starting the ... |
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| 2008 Volvo S60 2.5T 2.5L Brake lights VIN: YV1RS59288 Car came in with auxiliary brake lights above rear window staying on constantly even with the key out of the ignition. The lower brake lights don't work at all. I checked the brake light switch and it has power going to it and switches off with your foot off o... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2005 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1G1WH55K65 WELL I RECIVED SOME GOOD INFO SOME OF IT I HAD ALLREADY DID I AM CONVINCED THAT THE 18X SIGNAL IS THE CAUSE OF THE NOT RUNNING WHEN ITS IN A HOT SOAK CUSTOMER NEED CAR AND WILL BRING BACK WHEN HE DOES NOT NEED FOR A FEW DAYS WILL UPDATE LATER I WILL FIND THE C... |
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| 2002 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L Broken stator support I was hoping this vehicle would have been picked up by now. It's been almost two weeks. Front office sold a Jasper transmission and insisted on using the generic, one size fits most, trans fluid. We will see how that works out. Otherwise a fairly straightforwa... |
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| 2008 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L Steering VIN: 5LMFU28518 I had to wait for customer to comeback for the repair and it was the rack and pinion I appreciate everyone for pointing what to look for |
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| 2001 Mazda MPV DX 2.5L No Start VIN: JM3LW28YX1 Thank you so much for the replies! One tech even called to offer some advice over the phone. I really appreciate the time taken. So, as several people commented, I was on the wrong track with the cam sensor issue. I do believe it was some sort of issue thou... |
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| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L fuel gauge VIN: WDBSK75F46 thanks to all who replied. it ended up being the sending unit/pressure sensor. iatn is a life saver |
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| 2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6L tachometer VIN: WMWRE33403 I do have the screenshots now of BMW parts breakdowns showing the necessary pins, receptacles and weatherpack seals for this application, but they don't show actual BMW part numbers. I would think this would be enough for a Mini parts dealer to source the co... |
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| 2007 Mini Cooper 1.6L cylinder Head VIN: WMWMF33597 Sorry for the late fix post, we wanted to wrap up the job before posting. There were no machine shops that we could find who wanted to touch this job. The best price we found was 1200.00 with no warranty at all on the work. The customer didn't want to pay to s... |
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| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada SE 5.6L Cuts out VIN: 5N1AA08B94 thank you for all your help veh die when we test drive after spend $ 1.62 for ecm relay this time it will not start until 30 mins later engine start and check engine light is on code crank senor we replace crank sensor test drive no more die out |
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| 2011 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L Alternator VIN: 3D7UT2CL5B Thanks for you ideas. We found the connection to the alternator, positive cable, melted. Not sure if it was an alternator problem, but replaced alternator and the passenger side cable from the battery to the alternator. Also found the intake heater relay al... |
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| 2012 Ram 2500 SLT 6.7L Abs VIN: 3C6UD5HL8C ABS sensor wasn't very expensive and issue is intermittent so we replaced the right rear sensor. So far so good, thanks to those who took the time to reply. |
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| 2006 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L Compressor VIN: 5TDZA23C86 Problem solved by cleaning all connections & grounds. Simple but a pain. |
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| 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L No Start VIN: 3VWSB69M32 So we ended up giving the customer the option of trying another ECM and if it didn't work then he'd be looking at a wiring issue and there are no guaranties on the new/used DME. So he decided to pull the car out and sell for parts. Trouble codes: 01177 (Engine control unit at this time not checkable), 01314 (Engine control module no communication). |
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