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	Help Request	Answers
	2007 Acura TSX 2.4L a/c control system VIN: JH4CL96937 hey guys have this 07 tsx in here for warm a/c..performed evac and recharge..found compressor not kicking on and fans not running all the time with a/c on..tested a/c clutch relay and found no ground.(supplied by ecm).connected scan tool have no codes..but hav...	View
	1999 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2L First and reverse VIN: WAUBG34D2X Car came in with codes 17125 (TCC Stuck Off) and 17087 (TCC Brake Switch "B" Circuit). According to what information I could get, mainly Identifix Direct Hit, the problem is internal to transmission. We removed, disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt the unit. Dro...	View
	1995 BMW 318ti 1.8L Not Cranking Vehicle came in with no crank condition. Diagnosed and pulled codes using G-scan2.Code appeared 51. Anyone please could help with this problem.	View
	2000 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Difficult to start VIN: 1G4HR54K3Y It is hard to believe that this basic vehicle is kickin us. This vehicle when trying to start reminds me of the days of distributor caps & rotors [excessive kicking back & running very rough when it does start]also backfiring in the intake when it does start t...	View
	1995 Chevrolet P30 7.4L No Start VIN: 1GBJP37N2S initially I diagnosed the rv, had spark good, fuel pressure was weak found pump intermittent and only 9 v at pump. Replaced relay and fuel pump. the vehicle started ran and left the shop. Week later it comes back on a hook no start. Found good spark and fuel p...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9L Chime VIN: 2G1WC581X6 Hi all, I have this Impala that the chime goes off while driving. I checked the data for the doors, and seat belts and all looks good. Has anyone seen this before?	View
	2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2.4L No Start VIN: 1G1ZF57529 E-Z one for you GoodWrench dealer boyz. Got this 2010 Malibu Hybrid that belongs to a car lot I do work for. They are replacing the engine PCM and want me to program it for them because I have the dealer Tis To Web set up. I told them I don't work on Hybrids s...	View
	2005 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L Starting VIN: 1D4HD48NX5 The motor runs after key is off and removed from 5-15 seconds, it seems like it will run until it pulls all the fuel out of the rail and will chug out. i have swapped the asd relay with know good part and no change. Everything in the truck shuts off but the en...	View
	1997 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L Compressor won't come on VIN: JHLRD1852V Hello everyone and thanks for the help on this one. I have this 1997 CRV in that came in for the blower not working. We found the fuse blown that powers blower and the blower motor shorted out. We also noted, separately, that the compressor does not come on,...	View
	2000 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Fuse 13 passenger side fuse box VIN: 2HKRL1866Y I have this Honda minivan with a draw killing the battery over night I have narrowed it down to fuse 13 in the passenger side kick panel I unplugged the clock no change I also unplugged D/S sliding door control unit no change. I work out of my home and do not ...	View
	2008 Honda Accord EX 3.5L Misfire Thank you in advance everyone. I have the honda that has a misfire random cylinder upon light throttle. Data shows misfire count on verious cylinders. Have replace coils and plugs. Also have done a valve adjust, and compression test all 6 cyl at 220psi. Trouble codes: P0300 (Random cylinder misfire)	View
	2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3L valve body VIN: 5NMSH73E38 need information of where these ball bearings go in this valve body, can anybody help me out, thanks in advance	View
	2006 Infiniti G35 X 3.5L smart key VIN: JNKCV51F26 Hey, Thank you so much for taking the time to check my request and your effort to help. I purchased this vehicle from auction. it came with two keys. the smart key function does not work neither the remote (lock & unlock). Scanned the vehicle and came up with ...	View
	2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 4S2CK58W11 Vehicle was towed in for no start. Scan tool revealed no communication with PCM. Checked spark - ok. No injector pulse. Checked IATN and found out about engine harness issues and that seems to be the case here. Moved PCM around while still connected and regain...	View
	2002 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L engine VIN: 5LMEU27R42 Customer is a friend of ours. My initial response to her concern was to get rid of it, quick. initial inspection showed a cyclic shudder at idle all the way up to 2000 rpm in park or drive. Inspected rotating components with no findings. I recommended we remov...	View
	2009 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: WMWMF73529 hello and thank you fellow techs. got this mini on the hook running very rough, tested the basics found broken timing chain guide and exhaust cam had jumped time, replaced timing chain kit and used the alignment tools to set time. after repair vehicle does not... Trouble codes: 2B64	View
	2004 Pontiac GTO 5.7L Hesitation, loose inj. 2&3 VIN: 6G2VX12G34 Thanks in advance.GTO is from Auction.Step into throttle looses injector 2&3.Computer never see's this. Like a traction control event. Had bad ABS unit,replaced. Now you can turn off trac button and all good.Trac button on pigs out again. Checked in every modu...	View
	2001 Suzuki Vitara JX 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Lack of power VIN: 2S3TD52V01 Vehicle has a rough idle and lack of power intermintantly. Checked computer for codes and found none. Then I did a baseline and checked plugs, coils, injectors, fuel pressure, compression and o2 sensors. When looking at the data for the o2 sensors I noticed th...	View
	2007 Suzuki XL-7 3.6L Gauge cluster VIN: 2S3DA91767 Good after noon. i have a 2007 Suzuki xl-7 and the fuel gauge doesn't work. I was wondering if I can get a used cluster and swap it in or does it have to be programmed to the car. thanks for any answers, Ben	View
	2005 Volkswagen Passat GL TDI 2.0L Misfire VIN: WVWME63B85 This vehicle exhibits an intermittent stumble at idle. Happens only at idle once in a while just a little blip and its gone. There is no codes and runs perfect with tons of power. One owner car and customer is meticulous about maintenance. Based on symptoms I ...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2008 Audi A6 Quattro Avant 3.2L Lf Headlight Cornering Lamp VIN: WAUKH74F28 thanks for the help, found bad cornering (v318 motor) replaced headlamp, fixed issue. thanks again	2
	2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L knock sensor VIN: 1G1AF5F53A ive been waiting to close this for a bit. i work at a used car lot so ive been able to kinda watch the vehicle. when i had posted this here, i had replaced the sensor and the check engine light had returned. i cleared the light and test drove and it gets start...	11
	2003 Dodge Durango Sport 4.7L master cyl VIN: 1D4HR38N43 Thanks everyone for your replies. The ebcm was faulty. we replaced the abs unit and problem is resolved.	8
	2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Cuts out VIN: 2D4RN3D10A Im going to say it is fixed, I found where someone had similar issues like this, basically after market spark plug wires have higher resistance than OEM wires and will cause from what I understand a high voltage spike in the coils and causes voltage spike back... Trouble codes: P1128 (Closed Loop Fueling not Achieved).	11
	2007 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTRX12W07 I have update ECM; replace MotorCraft spark plugs, two ignition coils and high octane gas then it runs better and no more problem. Thanks everybody for help	32
	2011 GMC Acadia Denali 3.6L tcc VIN: 1GKKVTED0B Your responses were correct. We replaced the torque convertor and all is good. Thanks for your help.	4
	2010 Honda Accord LX 2.4L Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCP2F34A Thanks for all the help. Customer authorized tear down and found crank mark off 1 and 1/2 teeth. replaced timing set and have not had another problem so far.Also replaced aftermarket starter with Honda factory reman. Trouble codes: P0339 (History not current), P0300 (Random misfire flashing check engine light no discernable misfire at idle but still flashes and sets code), P0302 (Misfire 2 ocurrs same as p0300), P0303 (Misfire 3 same as above).	9
	2007 Lexus IS350 3.5L No Start VIN: JTHBE26257 hello fellow techs, we are closing requests for help even though car is not yet repaired. We feel the pcm. is gone. There is no comm.and no fuel pump, injector pulse, or spark. Currently trying to find a replacement computer. Will update when actually done.	5
	1999 Lincoln Town Car Executive 4.6L Air Condition VIN: 1LNHM81W2X Thanks for all the help it turned out being the clutch relay I wiggled it a little bit and compressor come on replaced relay it it working like it is supposed to again thanks for all the help	15
	2007 Mercedes-Benz R350 4Matic 3.5L radio VIN: 4JGCB65E67 hello well took car to dealer dropped it off and as usaul two days later they call me and they told me it needs a 4000 dollar amp...when i told them that only reason customer changed radio was because of cd player problem,,so service guy tells me let me call y...	6
	2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2MG35X47 Thank you for all of the responses. They were very helpful in helping me understand how this system operates. I had no luck finding correct specs. for the high pressure pump so I replaced the high pressure pump and roller drive piece. When comparing the new pu... Trouble codes: P0087, P0193.	7
	1997 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WP0CA2987V First I want to thank everyone for the help, This vehicle is running better we motorvaced the injectors and fuel filter was clogged, it runs a little bit better as I take it on test drives. I need the money from the client that is owed to this point before pro... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire), P0301 (misfire 1), P0302 (misfire 2), P0303 (misfire 3).	12
	1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L transmission VIN: 4S3BG6851W did another trans service have not seen customer , or heard from them in three weeks, may have fixed problem. she also told me that until it was worse she would keep on driving. I'll keep trying to make contact to see how it is doing. thanks to all that repli...	6
	2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L Surge VIN: WVWAK73C26 Thanks for all the help it turned out that the timing belt was off by 1 tooth. I don't know why VW did not put locking pins on these crankshafts like the other engines.Put in time and all is well. Thanks for the help Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, P0303, P0304.	4
	2007 Volkswagen Golf City 2.0L pressure loss VIN: 9BWEL41J47 To all who helped - Thank you ! We tried bleeding every way possible with zero results. Installed used ABS pump/module ($100) and brakes work again. No pedal drop engine off or on. I don't quite understand where was the fluid going exactly ? New ABS module wo...	14

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