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| 2003 Audi A6 Quattro 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAULD64B93 thanks in advance, new MAF and MAF connector installed. good 5 volt ref to maf full b+ at maf clean ground at maf p0103 will set in the stall idling. Signal voltage at the MAF backprobing is .8 volts (scanner reading 6.5 to 8 g/sec). My Vantage says spec at ... Trouble codes: P0130 |
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| 2003 BMW 745i 4.4L Motor VIN: WBAGL63493 Car died on the highway and would not restart Had to use manual transmission and handbrake release to get it off tow truck Car came in with a dead battery Car started once ran roughly and died hasn't started since Found solder joints in IVM cracked; replaced m... |
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| 2006 BMW 330xi 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAVD33556 This BMW came in with a code 2FOD - Radiator Blind Activation. But this BMW does not have any radiator blinds. I reset this code and it has come back three times after he drives it for a day or two. Searching the Internet, it seems that this is a feature of ve... Trouble codes: 2F0D, 2A12, 9CBC, 930D |
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| 2003 Cadillac Escalade 5.3L Stability Activated VIN: 1GYEC63T23 This vehicle came originally for stability activation when turning. Pulled codes for Steering Angle Sensor & Left rear speed sensor. Replaced Angle Sensor & Left rear speed sensor, checked right rear speed sensor. Made sure to metal shaving in either rear sens... |
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| 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Unknown VIN: 1GNDT13S72 This is the problem instment cluster goes down no comm with ECM or ebcm and trans mod all outher moduals commicating . So I pull slice pack 205 and started reading voltages . Everything except brake controll mod looks good I have a 4 volt live at the light blu... |
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| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring 4.0L engine VIN: 2A4RR5DX3A This 4.0L Caravan came in making a loud ticking noise. I've heard of valve train problems on these engines but don't see anything out of the ordinary with the rocker covers off. I'll be pulling this apart further but for now would like to hear what issues othe... |
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| 2014 Dodge Charger SE 3.6L no power steering VIN: 2C3CDXBG1E Car bottomed out on dip and lost communication with shifter and shifter came back after key cycle but no power steering and my computer update will not let me do anything |
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| 1998 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L ABS Modulator Valve VIN: 1FTRF17L8W Does anyone have any idea where i can get a abs modulator (dump) valve for this vehicle.any and all help appricated |
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| 1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L High idle VIN: 1FMPU18L1W Engine idles at 1500 cold and 1900 hot, IAC counts are at 75-80 when at idle, fuel trims are neutral. I inspected for vacuum leaks, none found, also checked for stuck open/closed pcv(good). If I use the special functions on my scanner ( modis) the IAC counts d... |
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| 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Runs rough VIN: 1FMZU63E72 All parts replaced were confirmed bad , however , this vehicle is killing me. Customer had a rough running vehicle and she was stalling quite frequently. Found intake was leaking and MAF and O2's were bad. After replacement , vehicle has quit stalling and runs... |
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| 2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon XL 6.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FBSS31P35 Diesel tech, please help on this bad boy here. Customer come in with a few concern. Check engine light stay on last 6 months. Lately long cranking in the morning & intermittent stall out during freeway driving after car heat up. We drove in a few times, never ... Trouble codes: P0299, P1397 |
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| 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTWW31P97 Hey guys i'm pulling my hair out with this pickup. I am a diesel mechanic and have worked on quite a few 6.0's but I cant seem to get this one. It's a crank no start, I have good voltage to and from the FICM and have FICM sync. it however does not have good ic... |
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| 2011 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.8L engine VIN: 1FDSS3ES9B the problem, bad misfire when start of the engine from cold, and a lot of steam then will have steam stop but still misfire less. Spark plugs and ignition coils replaced, fuel injector on #1 was replaced too, Intake manifold gasket removed and found no proble... |
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| 1994 GMC Yukon 5.7L Surge, Misfire VIN: 1GKEK18K7R I have replaced ignition wires and fuel pump/filter.All other parts done by other shops.This is my truck just bought.Replaced fuel pump just because wires were laying on exhaust replaced wire for being burnt.Truck runs good and idles like they all do.The probl... |
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| 1999 GMC K3500 Sierra SL 7.4L Misfire VIN: 1GDJK34J5X Hi guys and gals. This one has been kicking my butt for 6 months or more. Customer didn't need it and I have been very busy so it sat out back of the shop waiting for it's turn. It is time and I am stumped. Truck came in for coolant over pressuring and misfire... Trouble codes: P0300 (Multiple misfire detected), P0306 (Misfire cylinder 6) |
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| 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GT220C86B Truck has codes P2202 and P2209. Should I just replace the #1 NOx a upstream sensor or are there other diagnostic checks to try? (My brother's truck) Trouble codes: P2202 (Nox sensor Bank 1 Ckt Low Input), P2209 (Nox sensor Bank 1 Heater Sense Ckt Rng/Perform) |
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| 2002 Honda Accord SE 2.3L Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCG567X2 Vehicle came in with harsh shifts, delay/hard engage in drive or reverse and intermittent stalling. Showed p1381 as current code. hooked labscope to check waveform, looked ok but was reading lower voltage and had a slight spike for and aft of wave. did KOER fr... Trouble codes: P1381 (Cpm semsor a intermittent interruption), P1259 (Vtec system failure), P0700 (A/t system malfunction), P1751 (2-3 shift malfunction) |
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| 2008 Hyundai Entourage Limited 3.8L power sliding door VIN: KNDMC23358 Help, this door is kicking my butt. The driver side power door will not open properly. when hitting either the buttons or the handle the door will pop open but the motor does not kick in and pull the door open until manually moving the door open about 12 inche... |
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| 2000 Lexus RX300 3.0L engine VIN: JT6HF10U3Y Hi all,just want to get info about replacing an engine on this still beautiful Lexus RX 300 which is unfortunately needed an engine.My question is can I install an engine from a 2002 Toyota Sienna which happens to be sitting in my shop,the engine on the RX 300... |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic 3.5L RF Wheel Speed VIN: 4JGBB86E58 This Mercedes has an intermittent ABS/EPS light on with ABS Codes 6001 Suply voltage of the control unit low, 7256 CAN signal cruide control lever from control unit N80 (steering column module) is implausable, 5111 L6/2 RF speed sensor carry out visual inspect... |
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| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic 3.5L Alternator VIN: WDDHF8JB8C Customer came in due to a battery light on the dash when he drives extended distances (50 minutes or so). Tech noted that while vehicle was idling the alternator was not charging. We replaced the alternator and battery. The battery is the correct AGM battery f... |
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| 2008 Mini Cooper 1.6L Hesitation VIN: WMWRF33558 Customer came in stating the speedometer was starting at the wrong speed and sometimes the vehicle would be dead in the morning. We replaced the battery and all seemed fine, however the problem came back. The customer then complained that the car was sluggish ... Trouble codes: P1739 (Clutch Solenoid Communication Error), P1749 (Secondary Pressure Solenoid Communication Error), P1611 (Serial Communication Link Transmission Control Module), P1613 (Serial Communication Link ASC Automatic Stability Control), P1749 (Secondary Pressure Solenoid Communication Error), P1739 (Clutch Solenoid Communication Error) |
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| 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S 3.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WP0CB29989 Porsche Meisters - help needed. We looked after this 911 for 4 years now. The idle quality gradually worsened over time - there is a noticeable shake at idle, feels like a misfire. No codes ever. We installed new plugs and looked at the coils. Fuel injector cl... |
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| 2005 Toyota Echo 1.5L No Start VIN: JTDBT12305 hello this echo came wit a crank but no starts no code condition, there is no spark and no pulse at the injectors wit the scan tool i see that the engine is starting so the crank sensor is goog all the fuse are good, i have jumped the efi relay swamped the cam... |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWVU93C77 checked all pressures and look good Trouble codes: P2293 (Fuel pressure regulator valve n276 mechanical malfuction upper limit reached) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1995 Acura Integra LS 1.8L No Start VIN: JH4DA9448S Thanks to all members' support, your replies are much helpful. I have ordered distributor housing kit, ignitor unit, heat sink, and ignition coil assy., from dealer and put enough dielectric grease between ignitor and heat sink plate. all put them back toget... |
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| 2004 BMW 745Li 4.4L 3-4 upshift VIN: WBAGN63574 THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR INTEREST TO HELP ME, THE PROBLEM IT WAS MECHANICAL INTERNAL, I TRY TO RELEARN THE ADAPTIVES AND IT DIDN'T WORK. I DESIRE TO TAKE THE RECHECK THE VALVE BODY FOR STUCK VALVES AND I FOUND METAL DEBRIS ON SOME OF THE VALVES. I REPLACE IT W... |
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| 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Collector's Edition 5.7L Rear Brakes VIN: 1G4BR82PXT Thanks so much, to all 31 technicians that took their time to replay to my post. I'm 35 years plus years veteran mechanic. Sunday I spent few hours to figure out what the problem was with this WBR shoes. After cutting earlier the drums, i was able to see where... |
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| 2005 Buick Terraza CX 3.5L ebcm VIN: 5GADX23L15 so it turns out that it was the wire from sensor up replace and all is well now thanks all for the advice |
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| 2001 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Misfire Thanks for all the replies!!! I was going to go out to my friends shop & have another look tonight but he says it's fixed. I guess it was the #4 injector wire & the TOT sensor wire shorted together. I would have liked to see that for myself because the injecto... Trouble codes: P0304 (Misfire cyl 4). |
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| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4L No Start, MIL Lamp on, Transmission limp mo VIN: 3C4FY58B94 This car has not yet been foxed, I am going to clean all the grounds that I can and hope for the best with a Reman ecm Trouble codes: P1603 (Pcm internal dual port communication failure), U0101 (Loss of comm. With tcm). |
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| 1998 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Misfire VIN: 1FTZX07W8W the fix was a corroded spark plug wire which caused the waste spark ignition coil to cause the misfire. Trouble codes: P0301, P0306. |
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| 2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L A/C Compressor VIN: 1FTPW14515 Alright guys this one is fixed! Thank you all for the replies most of you where correct. I had to call to this mobile guy, Scan Man, who has the IDS and programming ability. I gave him the run down of the issue and what all had been replaced. t took him 5 mins... |
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| 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.2L Ecm VIN: 1FTBF2B68B This truck is fixed!! The Kenwood radio was wired in to the ALDL data line, so tire pressure and other sensors could be viewed on the radio screen, I disconnected the hard wired radio and the flash took. Thanks You Everyone for your help. |
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| 1991 GMC Sonoma SLE 4.3L hvac system VIN: 1GTCS19Z4M Thanks to all that replied. All replies make perfect sense, except Dan from Texas. I assumed, and I was right all techs understood, except Dan from Texas, what my young tech was describing as "keeps popping" the fuse. My guy is still in learning mode, and his... |
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| 2002 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHWF25SX2 Thanks for all the help. I did purchase a new MAF from Hyundai and that was the fix. The car now runs fairly well. Still confused since the MAF voltages are still about 1 volt to high, but I can't argue with results. Thanks again for the insights. Trouble codes: P0172 (Rich condition), P0301 (cylinder 1 misfire). |
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| 2007 Lexus RX350 3.5L Lights Flash,Horn Blows Cooling Fan Runs, VIN: 2T2GK31U07 Thanks Michael ,we unplugged the hood latch sensor.Its been two weeks and he came by today and said it had never done it again.He wants to just leave it unplugged. |
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| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL 3.0L No Start VIN: WDBCB25D1H First of all thanks to everybody for the suggestions. Even though I was hesitatnt about looking into glow plug operation on this warm weather (just like Jeffrey suggested first) I troubleshoot the glow plug system which was inoperative (light on dashboard not ... |
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| 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5L No throttle response VIN: 1N4AL21E38 Fixed the problem by replacing the throttle body. Since the 2 TPS and the 2 APP sensors were functioning properly, I believe the problem occured when the throttle command does not correspond to the "absolute" throttle opening which cause the system to go into... |
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| 2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn 3.0L No Start THANK YOU ALL WHO SHARED INPUT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE TRUCK IS GOING GET A COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM OVERHAUL WHICH IS IN PROCESS. ONE REDEEMING FACTOR IS THAT THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED THIER INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE REPAIR IS BEING COVERED! THANKS AGAIN PAUL |
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| 2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L fuel door VIN: 3VWCK21Y83 Thanks for the help everyone. The wire in behind the door panel at the front of the door was broken but the coating was not. My tech went back and looked at it again today and found it. Thanks for the help. |
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| 2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L Brakes VIN: YV4CY59286 First of all I want to thank everyone that responded. This one is fixed! I replaced the new lower control arms with volvo control arms and that was the fix. Like some of you said, the bushings were larger in the volvo vs the made in china arms. In the future, ... |
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