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| 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LTZ 6.0L compressor came In for a/c blowing warm, we had young tech hook up gages to see what was going on, standing pressures indicated system had charge in it. a/c controls set to max, compressor clutch engaged, but no pressure change on gages. acts like ones I have got from bo... |
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| 2001 Ford E-350 Super Duty 7.3L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FTSE34F71 Ford tech, please help on this bad boy here. Car came in with a diagnosis report from Ford Dealer. Customer concern lots of white smoke from tailpipe & lack of power driving on freeway. We install a launch scanner, only has a P0500 - vehicle speed sensor.KOER ... |
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| 2003 GMC Yukon SLE 5.3L starter VIN: 1GKEC13ZX3 the customer had his truck towed to my shop with a no start problem. I checked the battery first it had 12.3 volts, I then went to the starter & did a voltage test. It had 12.3 volts at the main battery cable & no volts at the small wire when I tried to start ... |
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| 2011 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L All shifting VIN: 1J4PN2GK5B Im not a pro at transmission work so before i pull the trigger on this one saying its the soleniod pack i want to make absolutely certain thats the problem. What test can I do? I read where the TPS could cause this problem but im watching the values on the dat... |
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| 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 3.6L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2CKDL73758 After I was able to get the ground for ign 1 repaired the engine still wouldnt start unless i use an external ground from ecm casing to vehicle ground. anyway when it starts, it runs horrible. loud ticking from front of engine with p0010. no power when moving ... Trouble codes: P0010 (A Camshaft position actuator circuit bank 1) |
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| 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5L No Start VIN: WP1ZZZ9PZ3 Hi all Porsche tech's. Another shop replaced battery as car would not start. Turned over (Cranks) but no start. Now after replacing the battery the engine will not crank over . Switch ignition on icons come on, but no movement from any dials,fuel etc. Check... |
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| 2002 Toyota Prius 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT2BK12U52 Toyota guys I need some help please. I got a 2002 Toyota Prius in the shop with fault codes C1259 for HV ECU malfunction and P3000 for HV battery malfunction. Vehicle has had both batteries replaced, also while starting the car; during cranking only, you hear ... Trouble codes: C1259 (Malfuntion HV ECU) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2007 BMW 335i 3.0L Cooling Systems VIN: WBAWB73557 Pretty straightforward remove the sway bar Lower the subframe remove the two downpipes no need to mess with the turbos,unbolted thermostat,and also, do something with the rack and pinion I just took it off maybe next time I'll just roll it out of the way |
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| 2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L oil light VIN: 1C3LC55R48 Thanks for all the help. Installed an oem o press switch. Had 70 psi Light off now Hope it's for good. |
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| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L 3.6L Battery Draw VIN: 2C4RC1CG0C Thanks all of you guys for replay, customer going to send the vehicle to dealer for TIPM replacement. I'll write the result later. |
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| 2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty 6.8L Misfire, Knock VIN: 1FDAF47Y79 Thanks again for the great tips. I think I was thrown off by the fact there were multiple problems. The harness was terribly washed by the hydraulic fluid leak and multiple wires were shorted inside. The knocking was two part, the engine had some lower engi... Trouble codes: P0353 (Ignition Coil 3 Primary Circuit), P0303 (Misfire Cylinder 3). |
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| 1995 GMC G3500 Vandura 6.5L Electronic VIN: 1GTGG39Y8S Well I am somewhat certain the Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer is the problem. Ran out of time to wait for the part before this help request has to be closed so I will post if it did repair the problem or not in a comment if I am able to later. I thank you all for... |
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| 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GTEC19V16 I posted a fix for this but it didn't save. The A/C Delco o2 sensors were boxed wrong. I had the dealer order me two more from GM direct and magically they showed up and were identical except one number on the sensors themselves. The dealer insisted that it s... Trouble codes: P0054, P0060. |
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| 1994 Honda Civic DX 1.5L No Start VIN: 1HGEG8645R I would like to thanks to all that replied I did nt know about how fast you guys respond thanks the fix was fuel pump control ground it is pin 1 going from main relay to the ecu with you help guys i double check grounds and finally i found open con... |
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| 2011 Hyundai Accent GLS 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHCN4AC2B Thanks guys. I put a new purge valve and charcoal canister in and told him to stop filling past the first click and hes been happy ever since. Thanks again. Trouble codes: P0301, P0302, P0304, P0451, P0300. |
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| 2006 Jeep Liberty Renegade 3.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1J4GL38K56 Sorry for the late reply. I forgot to close this help request. I would not call this vehicle a fix but still a mystery. The Fuel pump was replaced twice with a Delphi unit with no help. Watching the fuel coming from the tank to the fuel rail appears fine. Only... |
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| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6L high beam headlights VIN: 1J4RR4GGXB Have found out that a recall was issued for the vanity mirror light shorting and causing the m20 fuse to blow, as of right now dealerships don't have parts to fix vehicle. Thank you so much for your input. |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L 1-2 shift VIN: 4JGAB54E02 Thanks to all who replied,first definitely need scanner that will get into all systems(Terry from California) Terry also mentioned shifter that may have been exposed to moisture. Dusan also mentioned proper scanner.Frank mentioned conductor plate in transmissi... |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic 3.5L Battery draw VIN: WDBUF87X87 I havent replaced the part yet but am pretty sure I found the problem. The rt headlight adjust motor is what was causing the draw. Found it by checking the draw across the fuses and started with the one with the highest draw and worked mt way down. It turned o... |
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| 2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5L ABS system VIN: JN8DR07YX1 Customer returned to have the ABS light repaired. Determined that front right side ABS sensor was bad. After replacing sensor, had to erase codes using old fashion way by grounding pin 9 of the 16 pin connector. Thanks for all the responses I got. |
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| 2003 Nissan Murano SE 3.5L Drive-axles VIN: JN8AZ08W73 Hey I would like to thx every one the replies the fix was to retime the bank 1 cam it was out of time,what a pain... appreciate you all . |
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| 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 3.6L Ignition VIN: 2CKDL73758 Found ground wire for ign 1 relay damaged. Repaired wire. Vehicle now starts and runs but runs horribly with a P0010...also, the only way it starts is with an external ground to the ecm casing. will be opening another help request |
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| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 2.0L Mechanical VIN: WVWJK93C29 I am thankful for those IATN technicians who took the time to offer help on this 2.0 CCTA VW engine. As I posted in the update, the front balance shaft was seized so tight that the engine would only turn a degree or two either way. As pointed out by other I... |
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