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| 2004 BMW X3 3.0i 3.0L battery VIN: WBXPA93494 Thanks to all in advance, i have this 04 x3 brought from a bmw dealer with an intermittent battery draw. sometimes it will die overnight sometimes a few days, my problem is i cant get it to draw when i have opportunity to test it. I've only been able to narrow... |
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| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-Z 5.7L Reverse VIN: 1G1FP2180K Will not stay in reverse, shifter will kick out the moment the clutch is let out. Have been into this thing twice and found a spring clip that was not working so I replaced and can get reverse on the bench but when the clutch is let out it pops out. |
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| 2005 Ford Freestyle SE 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FMZK01135 This car has been to the dealer and they couldnt get it to act up they did tell me to clear codes I finally got it to die it will start if you cycle the switch a few times she has tried another key it doesnt flash any security lights Trouble codes: U0100 (Loss of communication), P1116 (ECT out of range) |
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| 2006 Ford E-250 4.6L ride control VIN: 1FTNE24W56 I need help this van has beet me! at about 50 mph it starts weaving like if you had a trailor loded wrong making the back end weave from side to side. Another shop replaced all the ball joints and tie rod ends. When i got it the steering box was adjusted so ti... |
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| 2009 Ford E-250 4.6L Unknown VIN: 1FTNE24W69 Vehicle has hard pull to right brake applied. Removed brake brackets, sandblasted and lubricated pad brackets, guide pins replaced and lubricated. Opened both brake bleeders have equal brake fluid flowing from both calipers. Tested rotation of both front wheel... |
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| 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali 6.0L Electronic VIN: 1GKFK66U45 Vehicle was in for oil pan gasket and repair a/c lines to rear. Did oil pan gasket first [ battery disconnected ]. Once done with gasket, connected battery checked that work and proceded to do a/c work. Problem is that the mode selection does not work, the lef... |
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| 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE 5.3L valve train #6 cylinder VIN: 1GKFK16337 This is very strange. What I have here is a Yukon with a dead hole on #6. It was in need of a tune up badly when it got here, so I replaced the plugs and wires. Still dead on cylinder #6. I pulled the valve cover and saw the pushrod hanging down lower than all... |
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| 1988 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Excessive Emissions VIN: SAJNV5848J Due to the right bank running very rich, the car will not pass its smog inspection. Fuel pressure is within specification at 32-40 PSI. The management system cannot treat one side differently than the other. I pulled the fuel rail and ran 40 PSI of pressure in... |
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| 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport 3.6L rear wiper/washer VIN: 1C4AJWAG7C Need some help from my Jeep Friends. This wrangler was sold at my Chevy dealer and I was asked to install wiring harness and hoses to make the rear defrost and wiper/washer work (originally a soft top, i assume). Got everything installed and sent to a local sh... |
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| 2004 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L IVD Re-Calibration VIN: 5LMFU28R74 Ok, I've got one that has me a little confused. Regular customer who has had her fair share of problems with her Lincoln. Came in with Trac Off light flashing. Scanned for DTC's and found c1278 c1277 c1963. Scoped SAS sensor and found a glitch in the sensor.... |
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| 2008 Mini Cooper S 1.6L MIL Lamp on, reduce power mode VIN: WMWMF73588 Vehicle came into our shop with two codes 2B64 unmetered air leak and 2B74 map sensor plausible. Found bound pcv so we replaced valve cover. vehicle left and came back a few days later with the 2B74 code. I cant find much info on this code so I'm in desperate ... Trouble codes: 2B74 |
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| 2002 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4A3AA46G22 thanks to all for your time, i have this gallant thats been back 3 times for the code p0506 with low idle. i've replced iac motor tested all related wiring and set base idle. after setting base idle it will be fine for a short time then the same problem happen... Trouble codes: P0506 |
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| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada SE 5.6L engine VIN: 5N1AA08B84 Vehicle came in on the hook, customer states that when first cranking engine he heard a popping noise under the hood and then a rattling noise while cranking. We pushed it in and cranks fine, checked for codes and has P0340 cam position sensor code. Checked fo... |
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| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5N1AR18W26 Originally this vehicle came in for a catalytic converter code. Confirmed that both cats were weak with both rear oxygen sensors fluctuating voltage considerably. Since the vehicle has over 190K miles with original O2 sensors, replaced both cats and all four O... Trouble codes: P2A03 |
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| 1991 Rolls Royce Corniche II 6.8L Ignition VIN: SCAZD02DXM Dear Rolls techs, this is a 1991 Corniche 3, it would only allow me to choose 2 on the choices. We don't have any wiring diagrams, or any information access for this car. I worked on this older ones, in the past, not often. The problem we having is, it crank, ... |
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| 2008 Saturn Aura XE 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8ZS57N98 I am working on a friend's 2008 Saturn Aura. The vehicle currently runs rough at idle. I have not yet attempted to drive the vehicle as I don't want to be the "Lucky One" the motor locks up on if indeed the chain is stretched. According to dozens of forums I h... Trouble codes: P0101 (Mass air flow), P0011 (Camshaft position performance), P0016 (Crank shaft position correlation) |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Golf City 2.0L pressure loss VIN: 9BWEL41J47 Customer's complaint: pedal low. We checked for leaks- none found, fluid level was good. Serviced sliders, nothing was seized, car in good shape. Bled system. Replaced master cylinder, bench bled, lines and wheels. The pedal still sinks low like we did not do ... |
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| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L brake lamps VIN: 3VWRJ71K18 there are no codes and brake lamps stay on all the time except with key off, replaced brake lamp switch and still the same, unplugged switch and brake lamps still stay on, baffled on where to begin on this one |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2009 Audi A3 2.0L Surge VIN: WAUHE78P79 i replace cam sensor drive it for more than 50 mile all code clear !! idle very good except the trans down and up shift still jerking . bring the car to dealer they said we going to give you new transmission under 10 year 100.000 mile warranty wow happy tha... Trouble codes: P0343, P068A, P0562, P150A. |
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| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L No Start VIN: 1G1YY22P3S when aftermarket remote start was removed some one put the wrong resister in place had a Kent Moore pass/vats tool identified the right key code car started . Never got data from scan tools but car runs. thanks for the help again. |
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| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Mil VIN: 2GCEK19TX2 The truck is fixed, for all practical purposes. There was a wiring problem in the parking brake circuit that kept the computer thinking it was engaged. That took care of the MIL and chime. The codes never would erase, using multiple scanners and long term batt... |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LT 3.6L on star VIN: 2G1FB1ED2B CANCELED RAP AND INSTALLED BATTERY AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. NO REPROGRAM NEEDED |
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| 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.6L Blower Motor VIN: 2C4RDGCGXD Sometimes we can overlook something simple and not realize that we overlooking the solution. Thanks for the input gentlemen. As I stated, it seems pretty simple that something was getting hot and breaking down. I'm sure that many of us hold off putting everyth... |
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| 2007 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRW12517 Removed valve covers and timing cover, found both chains one tooth off on the crankshaft gear, the chains guides and phasers looked fairly new. Customer had said the codes began appearing right after he had the pcm replaced at the dealer. My guess would be tha... Trouble codes: P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. |
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| 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 5.0L No Start, System Draw VIN: 1FTFW1EFXD Thanks to all and especially to Ryan who sent me on the right track with the system operation. There was corrosion in the 16 way connector attached to the back underside rail of box. This connector feeds tailghts,camera,licence lights. This in turn was back fe... |
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| 2003 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJEA51C23 I found left front speed signal would drop out . losing its voltage supplied by abs module replace abs module problem solved . code 1582 went away after repair just like Robert and Evan said got my sticker. Thanks for all the help . Trouble codes: P1582, C1155, P0333. |
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| 1994 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L Power windows, door locks VIN: 1G2HX52L9R Thanks to everyone who replied with help on this vehicle. I did go into the jamb and everything was okay. After bypassing the ground point of the C340 bus bar, everything became operative. I took the bus apart and did have white corrosion causing the voltage d... |
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| 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1GR8H63A Intake cam sensor fixed it,Some times back to basics is key,I was expecting another scenario like low oil psi on bank 2 head due to the cam shaft seizure issue.One thing I learned is snap on solus scan tool now includes a monitor for the vvt system on these,ra... Trouble codes: P0018. |
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| 2002 Toyota Prius 1.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT2BK12U52 From under the vehicle on the driver side looking at the transmission, there is a plate that covers the hybrid electric motor stator, when I removed the cover plate I found the stator to be half burnt. Dropped the transmission a few inches replaced defective ... Trouble codes: C1259 (Malfuntion HV ECU). |
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| 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 3.3L transmission VIN: 4T1FA38P96 Thanks for all your help, turns out that the actual connector at the transmission was the culprit I turned the key on and started to wiggle the harness and when I got to the connector I heard solenoids click in the transmission I opened the harness and started... |
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| 2007 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.7L REAS lines VIN: JTEBT14R17 Thanks for the replies. I just used non-REAS struts and shocks from Monroe. The process was as straightforward as a regular shock replacement. It rides and handles fine. |
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| 2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L engine VIN: WVWAC63B81 Hi everybody, and thanks to each and everyone who took the time to help me, I think everybody was right, just about every suggestion its pretty much what's wrong with this car, yes the radiator cap was bad; but before I wanted to check the water pump for broke... |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L no communication looks like this one is the cluster even though gateway computer is in-between modules.. Customer declined to fix at this time. |
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