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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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| 2003 Audi A4 1.8L compressor VIN: WAUVC68E63 I feel like this should of been a slam dunk search on here...Car came in, low pressure. Evacuate, recharge. No compressor, NO FANS. On vag-com, last reason for no compressor was low charge. Now, the control unit shows compressor activated. I checked for power ... |
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| 2009 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L vvt system VIN: WAUSF78KX9 see related history... camshaft control valve came apart again. camshaft actuator (solenoid)..tests ok...once second valve was replaced...vehicle runs great and passes camshaft tests. any thoughts as to why the control valve is coming apart? I am very familiar... |
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| 2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4.8L Alternator bracket VIN: 5UXFE83537 Hi everyone. I am replacing the alternator bracket seal due to a leak. I've done one on a 2005 X5 but this one is different. Does anyone have the correct procedure to perform this job including any cheats? Thanks in advance. |
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| 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8L DIC system VIN: 2G4WD532X5 Yesterday,everything was fine. Today I have not yet driven the car,but noticed the DIC (driver info center) is inoperative. Won't light up or respond to input from the dash buttons. I'm not sure where to start as there is no indication which fuse controls this... |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 5.3L Hard Steering VIN: 3GNFK16TX1 We think that the steering gear box is bad but cant prove it, dont know how to prove it. We think that the assist for left steering in gear box is bad? |
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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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| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 5.3L Lifter and cam VIN: 1GNFC13068 Had a misfire on cylinder 3. Found running compression was a little lower that the other cylinders. Pulled left head and found intake lifter and cam lobe scored. before replacing the camshaft and lifter is there anything I should be looking for that would aff... |
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| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Limp in mode VIN: 3A4FY48B47 Greetings. This vehicle showed up in limp-in mode with service codes P1745, 0868, 0740 present. The 1745 code is for sustained high line pressure, the description of which follows: Theory of Operation This DTC is an informational DTC to inform the technician ... |
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| 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Trans Temp Sensor VIN: 1B7MF3364X Ok i have a problem child here please read whole post,after replaceing trans found pcm had no comm.sent to bba it was toast,they sent us a replacement which throws a p0713 before started,do the tests as per mitchel pro demand,i have 5 volts on the trans temp s... |
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| 2011 Dodge Charger SE 3.6L Hvac System VIN: 2B3CL3CG7B This vehicle came in with a/c not cooling well at all times. Corrected charge level. Was .5lbs low. After charging the pressures were good. Upon test drive the system would not stay in recirc mode. Attempted to scan hvac module - each time we select "data" the... |
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| 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Stall, Fuel in engine oil VIN: 1FTWW33P17 Ok so we have this vehicle that came to us from another shop, with an overfull crankcase 10-12 qts of fuel in the oil & various drive ability concerns. we determined a new set of injectors & lof was needed. That cured all the running issues. Now 3,000 miles la... |
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| 2014 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L anti theft and accessories VIN: 1FMJU1H51E I am having an intermittent issue with my wife's vehicle. It intermittently has a no crank/no start issue. This seems to occur more on hot days after sitting in the sun. When the problem occurs the dash warning lights will not come on and the gauges will not s... |
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| 1997 GMC C1500 Sierra GT 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GTEC14W4V Really having a lot of problems with this truck, definitely in need of some input and any suggestions are appreciated. I towed this truck in about two weeks ago, the fuel pump was clearly not running. Put 12v directly to the fuel pump from the relay with my po... |
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| 2009 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKER13D69 This car is driving me up the wall i have fixed other acadias but this one is going in record bad misfire from cyl#5. I hear knocking when accelerate to 3,000 rpm. Can this be a chain issue with no chain codes? Trouble codes: P0305 (Misfire at cyl 5) |
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| 2012 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L Hesitation VIN: 1GKKVRED9C When driving vehicle around 40 mph you let off the gas to coast and when you get back into the gas slightly the vehicle will hesitate/stumble and then will pick back up. Most prevalent when you're in 5th gear. |
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| 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5FNRL38708 Van has MIL light on with no driveability complaint.Has code P3400 for valve pause system and VTEC system malfunction.Oil is full and clean.All solenoids have correct resistance.I happened to have a new rocker arm oil pressure switch and a new oil control sole... Trouble codes: P3400 (Valve Pause system stuck off bank 1) |
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| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L Lighting VIN: 1J4GR48K86 I have a 06 jeep grand Cherokee that the running lights or the headlights doesnt work.the front control module is not grounding the park lamp relay.the headlight switch is sending a signal .left side turn signal also doesn't work and sometimes the domelight fl... |
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| 1996 Lincoln Town Car Anniversary 4.6L dash VIN: 1LNLM82W7T good morning everyone I have my 1996 Lincoln town car that the whole dash goes out once a while . charge fuse a couple times . it goes out for no reason when it happens. someone told me about a wire by the steering column that could case that. any ideas thank... |
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| 1996 Lincoln Town Car Anniversary 4.6L dash VIN: 1LNLM82W7T good morning everyone I have my 1996 Lincoln town car that the whole dash goes out once a while . charge fuse a couple times . it goes out for no reason when it happens. someone told me about a wire by the steering column that could case that. any ideas thank... |
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| 2007 Lincoln Town Car Executive 4.6L MIL Lamp on, VIN: 1L1FM88W37 hi everyone this is a headache p0171 and P0174 lean condition on both banks ,I believe the only thing i haven't done is replace the computer, all my readings are according at the specifications, no vaccum leaks i smoke the intake few times thinking were probab... Trouble codes: P0171 (Fuel system too lean Bank 1), P0174 (Fuel system too lean Bank 2), P0446 (evaporative emission system vent solenoid circuit problem) |
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| 1999 Mazda B3000 SE 3.0L Misfire VIN: 4F4YR13V4X looking for egr and or intermittent mechanical failure info, is it possible a valve issue(sticking or a valve seat) that doesn't cause a constant failure, also does egr flood cyl 3 or is it another cylinder that is the catch all on this engine. it had a true m... Trouble codes: P0303 |
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| 2008 Mazda 5 Sport 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1CR29318 We get a PO2128 Immediately, A used Throttle body assembly was put on by the customer. We scanned and see No Throttle Pedal readings for 1/2 of the pedal applied on graph , So we changed to a used throttle pedal, Readings still the same?? Tried to clear code p... Trouble codes: P2128 |
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| 2003 Mercury Sable LS Premium 3.0L Stall VIN: 1MEHM55SX3 when the car comes to a stop it surges then dies. It can sit and idle it will most likely dies after surging a while.It is intermitting sometimes it will take a long period to surge and die and sometimes it will start right away. ck voltage on the pcm on the s... |
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| 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 1.0L clutch actuator VIN: WMEEJ31X98 Hi all, This smart car came in on a hook for a no start,no crank, three flashing hash's on the cluster instead of gear indicator. I was able to start with key on and remote switch used at starter, started fine and ran fine, but if you put it in any gear while ... |
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| 2012 Subaru Impreza Sport Premium 2.0L No Start VIN: JF1GPAL67C car was towed in. lost power and stalled on highway. if you crank engine it will start and then die right away. gas just dribbled out of fuel line. replaced fuel pump and relay. did reset procedure by removing battery cable and the cycling locks on and off and... |
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| 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4L A/C Compressor VIN: YV4CZ85208 Consistently blows fuse 11. Weird one, fuse 11 controls both a/c and throttle? dead short in a/c. Checked fan, a/c clutch, etc. Left a/c relay out to drive car. Do you know what other circuit is on fuse 11? |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2011 Acura MDX 3.7L all power windows VIN: 2HNYD2H6XB like i said this is my first time using help request.. i was very supriced on every one try to help me thank you every one was very close on the broken wire at the door the actual problem was a broken pin connector between the door and the body i like to t... |
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| 1998 AM General Hummer 6.5L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 137ZA8434W Replaced the PMD with better brand (they said they put a resistor in it for more horsepower/torque) and moved it farther away from the engine bay behind a cover on the passenger side that protects HVAC lines. |
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| 2007 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUDV74F27 The Fix...The right side fuel pump N276 was intermittently shorting and blowing fuse SA5.Read on for details if you want them... You will find this fuel pump as N290 in the wiring diagrams, and N276 in the codes. I can't explain that one...I think the tool I m... Trouble codes: P2294, P2179, P2177, P0087, P0458, P1067. |
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| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L No Start VIN: 2GCEC19T22 Got some great help from other tech's but nothing worked customer picked up truck with out us fixing it I want to thank IATN for all they do to put this together Trouble codes: N0NE. |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13S67 The repair was a new computer. Customer was trying to decide repair or trading truck. Finally decided on repair. Trouble codes: P0449 (EVAP Vent Solenoid). |
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| 2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L No start VIN: 1C3LC55R38 The car never acted up again I told the customer to bring it back if it happens again. Thanks to all who replied |
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| 2009 Ford Focus SEL 2.0L Stall VIN: 1FAHP37N99 Could not duplicate customer complaint. Customer decided to pick up the vehicle and return if the vehicle acted up again. Have not seen or heard from customer as of today. Will post any new information if vehicle returns. |
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| 2012 Honda Civic LX 1.8L Misfire VIN: 2HGFB2E43C Thank you for the responses. I am going to close this request for now. After numerous road tests, the concern occurred less and less, and now I cannot reproduce it. I am not confident it is fixed but am wondering about bad fuel. I will update. I asked the cust... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0304. |
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| 2007 Lexus IS250 2.5L None VIN: JTHCK26277 AS SUGGESTED IT IS EASIEST TO REMOVE THE POWERTRAIN ON A LIFT TABLE. THE STARTER IS SO CLOSE THE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET THAT THE SNOUT OF THE STARTER WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE TRANS. ON THIS MODEL AN AWD MODEL THE DIFFERENTIAL INTERFERES WITH THE CATALYST ON THE ... |
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| 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L ABS light VIN: WDBLK65G73 Time is up on this request, Unfortunately I cannot report a fix at this time. What we did do above and beyond was , at Reejith' suggestion try disabling the ESP at the console switch. We noticed the switch felt a little crunchy and did not affect the ESP ind... |
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| 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4.0L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5N1AN08W38 Thanks to all who offered their assistance. I replaced the passenger side cam position sensor and roadtested extensively and no more concerns. Trouble codes: P0340 (Cam position sensor fault bank 1), C1130 (Engine 1 Fuel cut system fault). |
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| 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L No Start, Stall VIN: JT3HN87R6W We have tried nearly all suggestions. Have put this vehicle on the back burner but will return to it soon, thanks to all replies. Leaning toward engine compartment wiring loom. Trouble codes: P1300. |
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| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Executive 3.0L no heat VIN: WVGEK9BP0C Thank you for all the replies,lou nailed it,the fix was the heater core shut off valve in the drivers fender well, we noticed the electric pump (also in same location) was actived when climate control was positioned for heat but the valve remained closed,I byp... |
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| 2002 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L No Start, Stall VIN: YV1SZ58D02 Well this rig did it to us, and was watching the data and the front o2 sensor is showing full rich and then it popped up a code for turbo control. Which led us to believe, even after a smoke check, there has to be a problem with a turbo pipe hose? Sure enough ... |
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