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| 2006 Audi A4 2.0L Mechanical VIN: WAUDF78E76 This vehicle was purchased by a customer in not running condition due to a failed camshaft chain tensioner. Upon removal of components found camshaft bearing journals scored and camshafts both damaged, replaced with a good used cylinder head. Most of the tensi... |
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| 2007 Audi A4 2.0L Gong Tone VIN: WAUAF78E27 So this car came in with check engine light, as audis tend to do. Replaced the PCV and hose and fixed that. My issue is, after repairs were made, the warning sound for lights on and door open with key in ignition no longer working. Was working just fine before... |
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| 1997 BMW 328i 2.8L top VIN: WBABK7324V We found that this top was stuck halfway between open and closed. We were able to manually move the top. There were 4 faults in the system. We were able to manually run all motors and checked all switches and found no problem. We cleared the faults and followe... |
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| 2011 BMW 335i xDrive 3.0L No Start VIN: WBAKF9C55B Good afternoon and thanks in advance for all of your help on this one. We replaced the N55 engine on this car after user error caused it to lock up. We sourced a new BMW original long block and installed it in the car. (It came with a new oil pressure control ... Trouble codes: 3429 (Engine oil pressure sensor plausibility - pressure too high before engine start) |
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| 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... |
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| 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXi 3.0L Cuts out VIN: 4C3AG52H01 I got this car from another shop on Friday. Yesterday I performed lab scope testing and then I confirmed that the synchronization of the camshaft sensor crankshaft sensor do not agree with Mitsubishi published waveforms. This morning, I removed the timing cove... Trouble codes: P0340 (Cmp), P0335 (Ckp) |
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| 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 5.9L Misfire VIN: 3D7ML46C37 Pouring black smoke above idle at rpm. I have the block off tools to block off the injectors but no body in the shop has used them. My question is how long can i run them without burning a piston. Identifix say to block off injector and run engine, if black sm... |
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| 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SXT 6.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3D7KR28A68 Calling all cummins diesel techs. I have a 2008 2500 with 6.7 diesel that was towed in. Another shop (supposedly, I think the customer did it) did a EGR delete, DFE delete, replaced ECM and installed a Race Me Pro programmer. The truck has a rough idle and set... Trouble codes: P1012 (High fuel pressure) |
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| 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SXT 6.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3D7KR28A68 Calling all cummins diesel techs. I have a 2008 2500 with 6.7 diesel that was towed in. Another shop (supposedly, I think the customer did it) did a EGR delete, DFE delete, replaced ECM and installed a Race Me Pro programmer. The truck has a rough idle and set... Trouble codes: P1012 (High fuel pressure) |
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| 2009 Dodge Journey R/T 3.5L Starting VIN: 3D4GG67V19 Vehicle is a repo from a local bank. Customer stated that intermittently the starter just clicks and wont turn over. Put a new starter on it with no diagnoses which I got bit on. Seems to only do it hot but when turned to start position and test light on start... |
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| 2000 Ford Mustang 3.8L Misfire VIN: 1FAFP4042Y Good evening Techs. 2000 Mustang 3.8 came in with misfire on cyl one & five. EGR was clogged so we cleaned that. Still misfired under very light throttle so we replaced spark plugs, wires and coil. Still same misfire codes. Drove car with EGR disconnected and ... Trouble codes: P0301, P0305 |
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| 2006 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FMFU20576 Got this 06 Expedition. No start. Fuel pump isn't working. My question is, where is the fuel pump relay located in this vehicle? I know where the control module is and jumpered it. All fuses are good. The central fuse/relay box is at the pass side kick panel, ... |
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| 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Classic SLT 6.6L compressor VIN: 1GTJK33D67 I am not very familiar with A/C systems, am able to do the basics. Seems to me like a pressure problem (not sure what the low and high side pressures should be) or the pressure switch, but am not sure how to test the switch. Any ideas or info would be greatly ... |
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| 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 5.3L oil pressure VIN: 2GTEK13348 Not we have vehicle with same issue replaced the plate on top of intake as it was leaking oil now still have same issue 40 psi at start up stays that way driving but drops to 12psi at idle when you back off throttle when driving pressure goes up to 60psi inste... |
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| 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD WT 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GD312CL6C I have tested return fuel, high pressure fuel, have 0 fuel rail pressure. installed second pump same result. checked all electrical connections. |
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| 2004 Honda CR-V LX 2.4L timing cover VIN: SHSRD68434 Vehicle came in with engine oil leaking. Removed balancer, and found the back side of the balancer has rubbed through the timing cover. It has a small rub through where the crank sensor bolts into the cover. There is a high spot in the cover to accomodate the ... |
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| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L No Start, Stall VIN: 5NMSG73D09 came in stalled on customer ,duplicated fault upon testing found fuse 14,25,26 all blown installed new fuses started right up wiggle tested wiring looked for something possible shorting out have not found anything has anyone had sim problem?sensor 1 fuse feeds... |
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| 2005 Infiniti G35 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JNKCV54E55 hey guys we have this infinity with a code po1084 which is for exhaust cam timing bank2 all data has no info on this code i installed a new cam sensor on the back of the head on derivers side gave back to customer and light came back on i tried to get info off... Trouble codes: P1084 |
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| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1J4HS582X6 Has anyone seen this when the engine starts for about 1 1/2 seconds and dies sounds like lifters ticking.Add fuel makes no difference.smoke test engine can't find a leak anywhere.I removed the intake and the seals look good looking for a crack can't find one h... Trouble codes: P2172 |
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| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: SALSF25416 has intermitte fuel smell can't find any fuel leak or vaccum leaK smoked engine ca't find anything wrong Trouble codes: P0171, P0174, P0455 |
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| 2006 Lexus RX400h 3.3L air bag connection VIN: JTJHW31U86 Thanks for your help. I have a question that might be easy for a Toyota or Lexus Tech. I'm replacing the evap core on this SUV, ( fun job) The passenger side air bag has two connections to it, an orange and black connector with a yellow part in the center of e... |
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| 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L Convertible Top VIN: WDBLK65G6X Hello Group, This car presented with an inoperable convertible top. I reset the system and the top opened and closed consistently about twice. I removed the rear covers and found the hydraulic fluid low. The rear bow actuator solenoid was leaking so I replaced... |
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| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI 3.2L starter VIN: WDBUF26J55 this cdi will not activate the starter at times..original probelm was an issue with the pcb in the cdi control unit.would not provide ground circuit to start relay..beckmann repaired board and car worked well until recently.now we lose the circuit 15 signal at... |
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| 1994 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.0L Misfire VIN: JN8HD17Y1R (so sorry this post is so long. The first paragraph states the issue we are having. The rest of the post is individual tests we have run) THIS VEHICLE HAS A DEAD MISFIRE ON DRIVERS SIDE BANK INTERMITTENTLY. ALL 3 CYLINDERS ARE DEAD AT THE SAME TIME. When low ... |
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| 1993 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite 3.8L Compressor VIN: 1G3CW53L6P Compressor not engaging (intermiattly).A C system charged. ECM codes 41 Cam signal(has had for years ) 62 Cruise Control Selonoid.A C icon on control head on intermidiatly clutch may engage or not with it on or off. Disconnectted battery ,no change. When compr... |
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| 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.2L Hvac VIN: 1GHDT13S43 Customer came in complaining of no AC when vehicle is hot. We did test drive vehicle and AC will work all day long until vehicle is driven. We let he vehicle idle in the shop and outside the shop for almost 3 hours and AC was cold. Checked high and low pressur... |
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| 2009 Pontiac Vibe 2.4L Engine Noise VIN: 5Y2SP67069 Customer complained of a noise- she stated it was "like a fan noise". Service writer thought she heard such a noise. I thought I was hearing alternator whine- little shocked to see diodes good. Car went to lube bay, my C tech says he took the belt off and nois... |
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| 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L No Start, Stall VIN: JT3HN87R6W Another shop changed timing belt and supposedly ran, you know how that goes. Got towed in with a no start. Swapped known good MAF,ECM and ignitor, with a code po1300 that's where we started. Fuel pressure is 48 or 52, been a week since it was checked, fuel qua... Trouble codes: P1300 |
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| 2003 Toyota Tundra SR5 3.4L tach VIN: 5TBRN34163 Thanks to you all in advance. Scanner shows 5035 rpm, and tach reads 7,000 rpm. Called Toyota dealer, and they said they have never sold instrument cluster parts. Never ran across this issue, usually they work or they don't. Hopefully someone out there can ope... |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSF31YX6 Vehicle came in with cat code. Cat was originally replaced 3 months ago at the local exhaust shop. Engine runs rough and almost dies out when oil cap or dip stick is removed. Excessive vacuum present at dip stick tube. Smoked engine to check for leaks, no leak... Trouble codes: 420 (cat code) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2008 Chrysler Pacifica LX 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2A8GM48L18 we doubled checked all the wiring from purge solenoid to ecm and that was good we got a new ecm from dealer and that solved our problem thanks to all Trouble codes: P0443. |
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| 2000 Dodge Durango R/T 5.9L AC Compressor not operating VIN: 1B4HS28Z5Y I am so thankful again for the technicians that took their valuable time to help me with solving this Dodge AC problem! I was concerned that the PCM was programmed without AC, but after finding a bad connection going into the firewall, and replacing that conn... |
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| 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 6.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D6WH48A57 I did remove the turbo and disassembled to clean and inspect. Found the bearing had to much play on the exhaust side so we installed a new Cummins turbo. Test drove the truck and had the same problem. Checked the wiring. Removed the fan and shroud so I could c... Trouble codes: P2580 (Turbocharger speed sensor crcuit low). |
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| 1995 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L Oil Cooler The fix was to replace the oil filter housing which has the oil pressure regulator inside of it. The original housings don't have a retaining c-clip so the oil pressure regulator just falls out. It was missing the internal spring for the oil pressure regulat... |
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| 2003 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L traction control VIN: 1FMFU16L63 Well, I will close this help request for now. The customer has not returned and I'm not sure he will. Only 4 replies. There was an ABS code c1288 brake pressure transducer error. Not much info available to me. I am wondering if others are having difficulties w... |
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| 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L Stall VIN: 1FMZU73W33 Thanks for all the input people. You were all correct. Installed FOMOCO part clear KAM done. Everything is good and no more stall. Trouble codes: P0506. |
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| 2007 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Misfire VIN: 1FTRX14W57 we preformed a running engine test which showed low possible valve train problem customer wishes not to proceed any further thanks for all replies Trouble codes: P0300. |
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| 2008 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Mechanical VIN: 1FTRX14W28 removed the master cylinder from the truck, removed the rear snap ring, inspected the seals and pistons. Cleaned the bore, reservoir, and ports with alcohol and reassembled. There was a tiny bit of rust and grime in the port areas, the bore was scratch free... |
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| 2009 Ford E-250 4.6L Unknown VIN: 1FTNE24W69 Well a lot of great things to check. Control arm/strut rod bushings and all fastener bolts. Ball joints and rear brakes also checked. Tire rotation also done. We ended up replacing both front calipers and brake hoses with NO change in the pull to the right bra... |
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| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3L valve body VIN: 5NMSH73E38 Wayne and Ronnie hit it on the head, also the shift lever wont let them come out |
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| 2000 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 4A3AA46G0Y The customer had the vehicle towed to their house instead of the shop because they didn't need the vehicle. Will update if we get the vehicle back. Thanks again for all the help. |
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| 2000 Nissan Frontier SE 3.3L smart module VIN: 1N6ED27T5Y Closing without a fix on this one. Double checked all outputs to this smart module and looks like the draw is internal to it. Also exhausted attempt for rebuild and/or replacement from all Google search, dealer parts, Nissan parts online, etc., and referrals f... |
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| 2008 Pontiac G6 GT 3.5L ride control VIN: 1G2ZH36N98 noise was under neath car at right front cross bar that surports the body to fram underneath one of the bolts were broken had to drill out broken bolt and retap and installed new bolt and road tested ok. |
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| 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HN86R22 Thank you to all who replied. I was able to learn how the air fuel ratio sensor works, and fix the vehicle. Customer stated it was at the dealership. This is where the A/f ratio sensor was replaced, pcm replaced and thermostat. P0125 was cause by poor terminal... Trouble codes: P1130, P0125. |
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| 2008 Volvo S60 2.5T 2.5L Brake lights VIN: YV1RS59288 The customer does not want to invest any more money into the car, but I strongly feel that replacing the REM as suggested by others would take care of the problem. Thanks! |
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