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| 2002 Audi A4 Quattro 3.0L Ride quality VIN: WAULT68E32 This vehicle has a vibration 50-60, when decelerating, over bumps. The easiest way I can make this vibration noticeable is drive in 4th gear and hit some smaller dips in the road and the vibration seems to be behind you, consistant with the bumps in the road, ... |
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| 2010 Audi A4 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUAFAFL0A Is anyone ever run it to the same problem, cannot cleare code U1008, 02071, 02252, 00458, Check out battery and charging system---Charging system is good--battery voltage is low. ECM fault code--P2188--Bank 1 system too rich at idle. This code trigger the chec... Trouble codes: U1008 (DTC memory in CAN GATEWAY), 02071 (local databus--electrical in circuit), 02252 (-Generator--no signal communication), 00458 (-Control module for battery monitoring no signal communication) |
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| 2008 BMW X5 3.0si 3.0L Electronic VIN: 5UXFE43568 driver state a/c get warm after 10 min of driving check a/c line cold heat is blending with a/c replaced temp sensor with foam update same problem driver state she had this problem before a/c compressor was replaced thank guys |
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| 2010 BMW 128i 3.0L Check engine light VIN: WBAUP9C59A I have this 2010 BMW 128i, customer said he recently had the oil changed at a local lube facility. A few days later the check engine light came on with codes P0012/P0015, the car runs perfectly, no different than before the light came on. They told him they us... Trouble codes: P0012 (Intake cam retarded), P0015 (Exhaust cam retarded) |
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| 2012 Buick Regal 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G4GT5GR8C hey guys, I got this, 2012 buick regal, with a POAB9 hybrid system performance, car seems like it wants to stall, when coming to a stop , intermittently , no other symptoms, other than P0010,and a P0300 , that I erased and after a 5 mile drive has not come bac... |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2G1WH52K05 ok so here goes i had a customer bring me a vehicle that runs fine in the morning or all day i think until the first time you shut off the key then the car starts then dies repeatedly like its a security problem but its not if u hit the accelerator it will run... Trouble codes: P0336, P0385 |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHK23D96 Good afternoon fellow member of iATN as most of us I have a problem with 06 Silverado 6.6 diesel. P0401 will set in pending codes on first key cycle when idling. Have flashed Ecm, replace egr vavle, had after market air replaced it with manufactures. Try a mas... Trouble codes: P0401 (At idle code sets) |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT 6.6L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GBJK34688 Hello all. I have this Duramax that's got me frustrated... It will set dtc P0191 intermittently.. (like every Couple days or so). It all started when it set a P0087 along with reduced power mode, at that point we discovered that somebody had put an aftermarket... Trouble codes: P0191 (FRP sensor circuit performance) |
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| 2014 Dodge Dart GT 2.4L sun roof Car came in shop for body repair and battery was disconnected.After repair,battery was re installed and all options worked ok.3 weeks later, sun roof now has no auto function.Holding switch in open or close position works but as you hold switch,sun roof is con... |
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| 2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTNF2B58A Whenever vehicle is idling it will idle very rough. Almost wants to stall out and die. Pulled codes and only codes set were the Lean Codes (P2195 & 2197). Fuel trims are at +50 on both banks.Fuel pressure has been checked with scanner and it shows 40PSI. Can h... Trouble codes: P2195 (o2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1), P2197 (02 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 2 Sensor 1), P0100 (OBD Systems Readiness Test Not Complete) |
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| 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1ZVBP8CF3C Group, This mustang was towed in with a code p0015 bnk 1 cam over retarded. Would not stay running or idle. Tested cam solenoids on top of head and found driver side exhaust was bad. Replaced with new ford solenoid. Checked oil and found was 5.5 qts low. Clear... Trouble codes: P0025 (Cam over retarded bnk 2), P0015 (Cam over retarded bnk 1), P0017 (Cam and crank correlation) |
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| 2013 Ford Escape SE 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMCU9G95D I have this ford escape that is frustrating me. It has a p1450..excessive fuel tank vacuum. I used the bi directional controls on the purge and vent solenoids. I can hear them click. The purge solenoid is like an octopus and it can't be easily disconnected to ... Trouble codes: P1450 |
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| 2003 Honda Accord LX 2.4L tansmission VIN: 1HGCM55333 Hi Everyone i need some help w/this vehicle, the manual transmission make a whining noise when the outside temperature is above 70-75 deg. in 1st, 2nd,and little bet on 3rd gear above 2000 RPMs but when the temp. is below 70 deg. makes no noise i replace the f... |
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| 2001 Jaguar XKR 4.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJDA42B31 This code pertains only to the SC model only according to Alldata. It states the #2 fuel pump relay has a malfunction or a wiring issue from relay to pump. We checked the wiring and replaced the relays. No burned connections of connection issues. Trouble codes: P1646 (Fuel Pump 2 Relay Malfunction.) |
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| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4.4L Unknown VIN: SALSF25416 has intermette problem. has fuel smell. I have smoked it several times. can not find a leak any where. also sometimes emerg. brake will not realease. you have to turn key off and back on until it realeses. |
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| 2007 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate 5.4L flexplate VIN: 5LMFU28517 Starter grinds at times, have to try 4-6 times before will crank. Starter has been replaced, no change. Flywheel was replaced about 18 months ago (OEM) for same problem, anyone had repeat failures with flywheel on these engines??? Thanks in advance. Mike |
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| 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 3.5L cooling system leak VIN: JA4MT41R2Y Mitubishi techs: I need some insight into this coolant leak. coolant leaks from rear of engine from the area under the intake. I might assume it is coming from the metal tube from the back of the water pump housing to the rear of the engine, but I can't actual... |
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| 2002 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L No Start, Stall VIN: YV1SZ58D02 Hello Volvo tech's, this one we have not been able to duplicate, customer says that at 70mph engine will quit, rolls to the side of their road try's to start and just dies, waits 10 or 15 min and off we go again. Sure sounds like a fuel pump to me? There are n... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2006 Audi A4 2.0L Mechanical VIN: WAUDF78E76 The customer decided to source a used motor for his vehicle. However after I replaced the motor I removed his oil pan and found the balance shaft in his oil pump to be be shot. Later found out this was more of a common problem than I was aware of. This could... |
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| 2008 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L starter VIN: WAUDH74F68 unfortunately customer needed car and I was running out of options. Customer had car towed to dealer. Stopped by his business the other day to see how he made out. Showed me invoice. They checked wiring to starter, changed a relay I had changed and put a sta... |
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| 2009 Audi A5 Quattro 3.2L Ignition switch VIN: WAUDK78T59 Thanks to all, this worked as you all said it would install key holder with no programming needed . thanks again |
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| 2006 BMW 530i 3.0L Hesitation, Surge VIN: WBANE73526 Thanks for all the responses. Drove the car around for the week, runs great. The car will sit in a garage down here until the late fall when I have time to drive it home (1000 miles). I will change the sensor then. The valve cover was just starting to leak ali... Trouble codes: 2A31, 2A47, 2A37. |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L Rack , steering module VIN: 1G1AL18F37 Thank you for all the help . We told the costomer the only thing left is the rack and they decided to put up with it for now and not spend the money to fix the problem |
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| 1990 Ford Bronco Custom 5.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FMEU15N1L I would like to thank all the techs that took the time to send valuable information to my request. I ended up installing a remanufactured distributor. The vehicle ran great without any problems for about a week, however, the stalling without spark happened aga... |
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| 1999 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTYR10V1X HI ALL,sorry no good info here.after checking for intake leaks,couldnt really find anything telling,so i tried cleaning the maf and one of the sensor wires broke.i did it very carefully,but not sure if it was previously broken or not.i replaced maf with dealer... Trouble codes: P0174. |
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| 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.7L No Start VIN: 1FT7W2BT2B well, after a couple of months of headaches the truck is finally running. The customer brought the truck to the dealer. # 4 injector was bad! how and why it would keep the fuel system from achieving high fuel pressure is beyond me, but that's what the dealer t... Trouble codes: P2291. |
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| 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L No power steering VIN: 1GTHK23225 checked pressure out of the pump and had 0 psi at idle, when there should be 221 psi. Replaced pump with a new ac delco and had 200 psi at idle with good steering. |
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| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5NMSH13E27 hi all,after testing and roadtesting the o2s,all looked normal.no oil at valve covers or on o2s.checked for intake leaks and nothing found.records indicate all maintenance was done at proper intervals.oil level and condition looked good.so i ended up pulling t... Trouble codes: P0300, P2A03. |
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| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.3L Starter VIN: 5NMSG73E98 Just got back form holidays so delay in posting. Its been almost a month since we gave car back last time. I did how ever change the relay for the starter with another one in the box. We have not heard back, she was going to call or get back as soon as it acte... |
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| 1997 Land Rover Range Rover SE 4.0L starter no crank VIN: SALPV1245V Thanks for all the replies. I double checked all the grounds from the ignition to the Bcm and all were good. Customer did not want to spend money on a new Bcm. Dealer said they are unavailable anyway. Ended up adding a toggle switch to activate the ground for ... |
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| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 5.0L itermittent no start VIN: WDBFA66E7M Thanks so much to all 18 of you techs for taking your time to help me out. The crank sensor didn't fix the problem, even do the sensor voltage went from .6 volt, to .95 v. Cap and rotors are needed, but not the problem, because no spark at the coil wire. The i... |
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| 2009 Mini Cooper 1.6L Unknown VIN: WMWMF33579 we installed a new valve cover for the oil consumption, and customer is driving it for a month and we"ll recheck, check engine light never came back on after an extensive drive, thanks again for your help |
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| 2011 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: WMWSV3C54B Repaired as outline in previous post, good to go. Thank you. Spark plugs for driveability. AC condenser for AC. Battery seems to have taken car of the radio for now. Replaced lamps out. Cleared all faults. Running great. Trouble codes: 2EF7. |
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| 2005 Nissan Titan LE 5.6L smokes VIN: 1N6BA07A45 got her fixed. I just wanted to make sure. we had a few different issues one was customer over filled with oil ,another was driver side valve cover. then we had to replace converters to get the fuel trims to drop. thanks to all who answered all of you are awes... |
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| 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Basic 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S4BP61C77 Sorry to leave this help request open so [...],customer took vehicle and has not brought it back yet.They did call and say the light had come back on so I thought the car would be back in the shop by now.When it comes back I will check for vacuum leaks again a... Trouble codes: P0171. |
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| 2008 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L No Start, No communication VIN: 1NXBR32E68 WAITING FOR DRIVERS LICENSE AND REGISTATION (STATE LAW) FROM CUSTOMER SO I CAN GET A LOCKSMITH TO PROGRAM KEY, HOPEFULLY ONCE i HAVE PROGRAMED MASTER KEY SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO |
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| 1995 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L cluch pedal VIN: 3VWTD81H9S Well this nightmare car has been fixed but I cant say that im convinced what the problem actually was. I took stevens advice and went ahead and replaced the slave cylinder just to be safe. After that I took alans advice and clamped the slave cylinder piston al... |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation VIN: 3VWCT81K96 Thanks for the replies, after remembering that the only thing that changed before this problem existed was the turbo replacement, I went ahead and made a simple rod actuator adjustment (much more of a pain when turbo is on the vehicle) I added about 3 more th... Trouble codes: P0234. |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 3.6L Mechanical VIN: WVWTU73C97 thanks everybody for your prompt response, and what I ended up doing was , changing the oil, and oil sending unit, we never experienced any of the low pressure symptoms, I think we are good we"ll see if customer is ok with it, thanks in advanced |
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