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| 2002 Audi TT Quattro 1.8L No Start VIN: TRUUT28N32 vehicle towed in cranks no start.my tech checked.initial check no spark.inj pulse.no check engine light on key on.no com with ecm either generic or oe.all fuses ok.imobilizer integrated not stands alone(no com).motronic cont relay is being commanded and operat... |
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| 1978 Cadillac Seville 5.7L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 6S69B80467 Does anyone know how to check MAP sensor in this thing? I had this dumped here by good customer months ago. As it turns out it has been sitting for 17 years and hasn't run in about 10!! After oiling cylinders, changing tank & pumps, installing plugs etc; we go... |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L left front drive axle VIN: 1GNDT13W81 NP1 2speed auto transfer case (this is the style with the vacuum switch on the xcase going up to a vacuum actuator which engages the front diff when in 4wd) Vehicle was presented with a non functioning XFER CASE. diagnosed as a malfunctioning encoder motor.. ... |
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| 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.9L 2-3 shift VIN: 3B7HF13Z6X Got this vehicle in for a slipping transmission. Sent the trans out for rebuild. We installed the rebuilt trans and new converter. Flushed out the coolers and test drove the vehicle. Had all four gears. Then it slowly started dropping gears until it only had f... |
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| 2005 Ford Escape Limited 3.0L service emission system VIN: 1FMCU941X5 I have this Escape in with a "service emission system" message. Comes on with every start up. Can't find anything in Alldata or Mitchel. I'm assuming it is a timed service reminder. Have searched the archives with no luck. There are no codes. Does anyone have ... |
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| 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L cam phaser VIN: 1FTPW14V58 Thank you in advance! So I got the truck with cyl 5,6,7 misfire codes...and a small miss on 8 with a power balance test. The truck also had a noise in the front that I figured was a cam phaser. This is my first cam phaser diagnosis and repair. So I got approv... |
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| 2011 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 1FDXE4FS7B No DTC's Stored in any modules. The engine was replaced with a Ford OEM replacement component. No DTC's on KOEO on-demand self-test. Engine hesitation or stumble on acceleration from a standing start. Perceived to be a backfire or "POP" noise in the induct... |
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| 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 SLE 6.0L steering wheel buttons VIN: 3GKGK26U53 hi all , i have this gmc yukon here that we had installed another cluster about 4 months ago and now it is back with the complaint that the info buttons on the steering wheel do not work. i have confirmned that the 2 buttons that control the info in the cluste... |
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| 2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JHLRD78832 Vehicle came in for MIL on, tech at time found code P0341 CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected, after checking all bulletins and TSB's, and also checking information on Identifix, tech at time came to conclusion of timing chain stretched, he re... Trouble codes: P0341 (CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected) |
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| 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS 3.3L Power window VIN: 5NPEU46FX6 Hey guys I have a strange one here and wondering if anyone else has run into this. On this vehicle only the driver side power window works. All the other windows will not operate. When i push the window button for the other windows the fuse on the inside fuse ... |
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| 2003 Isuzu Rodeo S V6 3.2L Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S2CK58W73 Howdy Y'all, Well the "YEAH BUTT" is back. It has been about 4 months since I had this little jewel gone. NOT forgotten... In May he was back with the MIL flashing had pending codes P0101 171 & 173. The LT fuel trims were hi 18.8(b1) and 16.6 (b2). No Stored c... Trouble codes: P0101 (MAF sensor out of range) |
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| 2007 Jeep Compass 2.4L 4wd Customer complaint is no 4WD lock. No communication with 4WD module. Found that the 4WD module was missing. Replaced module. Still no 4WD. DTC Viscous coupler open circuit. Viscous coupler was unplugged. Plugged it up, still no 4WD. DTC tire revolution error. ... |
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| 2010 Lincoln MKX 3.5L clunk and shudder VIN: 2LMDJ6JC0A Customer complains that there is a shudder on acceleration after a turn. There is also a clunk in the front end. only time it can be heard is in sharp turns with light acceleration. Checked suspension and found nothing loose. checked motor mounts, tires. wonde... |
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| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L No Start VIN: WDBUF65JX4 I like to thank you all in advance for helping me with this E320.car came in with no start condition, we checked the basics , and trace the problem in fuel pump disconnect the connector at the left pump to check for power, and connect it back engine fired up. ... Trouble codes: P2026 (Y58/1 PURG CONTROL VALVE OPEN CIRCUIT/ new valve installed.), P0444 (switchover valve perminatly closed.) |
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| 2006 Nissan Titan XE 5.6L Blower Motor VIN: 1N6AA06B86 The blower motor will cut out on higher fan speeds,replaced the varible blower control still has same symptoms.i have constant power at the blower motor and blower controlwhite/blue wire when it happens at the blue/white wire i have battery voltage as well the... |
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| 2011 Ram 3500 Laramie 6.7L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D73Y4HL1B This is a buddies truck and he asked me to check it out before he takes it to a dealer, I'm no diesel mechanic but have worked on quite a few so just looking for ideas/help, I understand that the P2bac code is information only, just telling me that the EGR is ... Trouble codes: P, 2262 (Turbo Boost pressure not detected - Mechanical), P, 2BAC |
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| 2002 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WV2MB470X2 Does any body have a good waveform camshafts vs crankshaft? |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSK69M34 Hey Everybody, Looking for a little VW help.Cust just purchased car with these codes and had a universal O2 (which I replaced with a DENSO),in it with a external ground wired into the heater circuit. I checked and have 12v available at heater but do not get a ... Trouble codes: P1198 (B1s2 heater malfuction), P0140 (B1s2 no activity) |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWRA69M94 After engine rebuild has misfires. Checked timing marks according to mitchell and identifix they all line up correctly. On lab scope crank sensor and cam sensor seem to be ok. Scoped coil checked fine. Engine vacuum is at 15" late timing. Trouble codes: P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire), P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire), P0300 (Mulitiple misfire) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2009 BMW 528i 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WBANU53569 Thank you all for your informative help, I was able to determine the PCV valve was bad, pulling too much vacuum causing my codes and stalling. I replaced the valve cover assembly which incorporates the PCV valve internally. Roadtested extensively and no proble... Trouble codes: 2D06. |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L Rear blend air door cycling VIN: 1GNEC13T31 After reading three good replies that pointed out the obvious I replaced the blend air door actuator and all is good. |
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| 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on, low power VIN: 1FTRE14252 Dropped exhaust with no change. I believe the PCM is bad and is not utilizing the Cam pos sensor signal as it keeps throwing a P0340 code but has a beautiful Cam, Crank sync signal at the PCM harness. Owner does not want to put any more money into van for ne... Trouble codes: P0340, P1406. |
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| 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L cruise control VIN: 1FDWX3G54A thanks for the replies guys , the customer decided to take the truck for now. i did watch my pids while rotating the steering wheel but still all inputs showed ok, i replkaced the ignition switch and pigtail for a no crank condition and after the cruise was wo... |
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| 2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 4S2CK58W11 I will ship this vehicle and see where it goes. I understand what you mean by isolating the circuits to use the h/light on low voltage circuits as well but if the wires are broken careful observation of the DVOM should yield results also. The customer is finan... |
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| 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1J4GB39157 Thanks Michael! I checked out the EGR and noticed the tube to the EGR was lose. The gasket was so degraded I think it was preventing the tube from being tightened properly. I put a thick new EGR gasket on and torqued down. Now, it's good to go! No more li... |
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| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L fuel guage VIN: SALME11423 Thank you Bradley & Micheal, good info.Especially you Bradley after reopening the tank & a very close inspection we found a wire connector had pulled out of the housing in the left side tank enough to stop the signal. Reconnected securely & all is well. Only 2... |
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic 3.5L outside temp display VIN: KJGDA5HB0E All replies good, I had to get ahold of a scanner that could read the instrument cluster data. Showed ambient air temp was 190 degrees! Unplugged sensor, showed minus 40 degrees. Replaced sensor, cheap and dealer had in stock, all fixed. Guess without any tab... |
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| 2003 Saturn L300 3.0L Blower VIN: 1G8JW54R63 The customer doesn't want to invest anymore time or money at this time. This is an automatic system. I did ck the grd circuits and they were good. I did a rescan of the computers and there was a lot of U codes- 1000, 1024, 1016, 2105, 2106 & the 1064. I think ... |
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| 2005 Volvo S40 i 2.4L none VIN: YV1MS38215 Thanks to all who replied, the vehicle is repaired. A special thanks to Paul and James, they both hit the nail on the head, ( others as well )The problem was just as they said, the oil separator was the issue. I removed the dip stick with the engine running an... |
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