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| 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L Ignition VIN: WAUKD78P18 The customer came in with a concern, The vehicle shuts off while driving like someone just turns the key off. The symptoms that I have run into are different but similar in concern. If the car is warm of the key is left on for an extended period of time, You c... |
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| 2006 BMW 525xi 3.0L No Start VIN: WBANF33596 Perform system scan - 12 modules have fault codes. Scan PCM codes: 2a99 - crank exhaust cam reference. 2a98 - crank exhaust cam reference. 2a9a - crank exhaust cam sync. 2DEC - power management battery. Verify it has cranking RPM - 163 - ok. Oil level - 67mm -... Trouble codes: 2A99, 2A98, 2A9A, 2DEC |
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| 2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GBFG15R6Y hi guys, o got another one here, is a chevy van with the 5.7l engine, with the p0300, and p0302, freeze frame shows it happens when is cold since this is an intermittent problem, when I erased the codes, and go for a drive, no current codes, or when here at id... |
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| 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2A8GF68X77 this code just came up randomly, vehicle runs and drives fine. recent repairs in the last 10,000 miles include starter replacement and a complete tune up. Trouble codes: P2098 |
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| 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Monitors VIN: 1B7KC2369X The truck won't pass smog inspection due to incomplete monitors. There are only the three continuous monitors: Fuel, Misfire and Comprehensive Component. I can get the Fuel and Misfire to run. We replaced the ECM already with the latest software and it has bee... |
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| 2006 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D4GP25BX6 good morning chrysler techs. looking for a little info on this van we have been working on. first it cane in with a p0456 small evap leak, smoke tested it for over a hour from the front and from the cap. it would pass test with no leaks all the time so we put ... Trouble codes: P0456, P0455 |
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| 2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0L wheel speed sensor VIN: 1FADP3K2XD We installed a after market wheel bearing in the left front wheel. Now we get a immediate code and have no signal from the left front wheel. We tried a new sensor with no luck. There is no tone ring on the axle. The sensor has a flat end that rest beside the b... |
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| 2012 GMC Terrain SLT 2.4L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2GKALMEK5C Hi Everyone i need some help w/this vehicle this is beating me big time, at normal operating at idle or under loud the fuel terms are very rich at idle ST is at (+-4) the LT is (-35) at 3000 RPM ST is at ( +-3) the LT is at (-25) i have replace the oil and fil... Trouble codes: P0172 |
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| 2005 Honda Accord EX 3.0L No Start VIN: 1HGCM66585 Hello fellow techs requesting info on pcm programming i got a used pcm from a 2006 honda accord and want to install in a 2005 honda accord . Is this a possibility, is it possible to program the 2005 vin into the 06 pcm |
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| 2006 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L compressor VIN: 5FNRL387X6 I am new to a/c work and am going to flush the system due to compressor failure.I am also replacing the dryer.I have the flushing bottle that uses shop air and the chemical for flushing.Iwas going to remove the lines at the compressor and flush it thru there .... |
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| 2003 Infiniti FX35 3.5L Cuts out VIN: JNRAS08U63 After letting g the suv sit for 5 hrs,. Or more vehicle starup good then dies after 3 sec. After each attempt the car stays on a little bit longer until it stays running but rough , misfiring you try to accelerate no respond 20 min. After the car runs good and... |
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| 2003 Mazda Miata 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1NB35343 regular customer w immaculate oil change history, no sludge in this engine.Going thru the diagnostic routine as per somedata, somewhat disappointing.The timing marks a spot on, belt surprisingly sloppy. it says check the position of the oil control valve w no ... Trouble codes: P0012 (cam tiing excessive retarded) |
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| 2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring 2.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JM3ER29358 I have this vehicle for a failed emissions test. Owner moved from Quebec to Ontario and needs to register it here. Was tested OBD twice, not ready both times. Only 02 heater monitor runs. Showed 1700km since codes cleared. Was tested a third time as a tailpipe... |
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| 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550 5.5L battery light comes on sporaticly VIN: WDBSK7BA4B C/S the red battery light comes on at times. we have yet to duplicate the concern. has a fault in battery module B1828 battery isolating relay is faulty. replaced the the relay last week thinking possible sporadic failure. Both batteries ( starting and main) t... |
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| 2010 Nissan Armada SE 5.6L dash VIN: 5N1AA0NC4A Hi I have this Armada here and I have low air flow coming out of the drivers side vents. It's about half of the pass side. The temp seems the same between left and right. Not sure if it is the air mix door or the air mode door. After studying the diagrams it s... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2005 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L Ac VIN: 5UXFA13505 Replaced expansion valve $18, condensor with dryer $143, compressor $318, o ring kit, oil and refridgerant. New compressor (aftermarket) was dead out of the box. While I was waiting for a replacement I installed the old compressor, system charged and works p... |
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| 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Gauge Cluster VIN: 1G6DF57758 Thanks for all the inputs, turns out the cluster itself just had enough. Put a reman unit in from the local dealer and updated the software all is well. |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L transmission starts in 3rd gear,speedo na VIN: 2G1WT55K96 thanks to all. had to put a tcm in and have it flashed |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 5.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNFK123X8 Thanks so much to all! 1 Learned a bunch re the LS1 ! As suggested, removed valve cover and ran. As soon as the oil pressure came up, No. 4 intake closed. Let it sit, recheck compression, valve opens normally. Turned out lifter was turned in the retainer, and ... Trouble codes: P0300. |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 2GCEK19J18 Thank you to everyone for your help. We replaced both cats. Truck runs as it should. Sorry for the late update, and if I missed anyone. I spent a few days in the hospital. Thank you again. Trouble codes: P0300, P0430, P2270 (Ho2s signal stuck lean bank 1 sensor 2). |
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| 2006 Dodge Stratus SXT 2.4L A/C Compressor VIN: 1B3EL46X26 Thanks for all the good imput. This vehicles cycling is determined by a evaporator temperature sensor, not pressure. Checked the resistance of the sensor and it was excessively high. Replace sensor, problem solved. Thanks again for the help. |
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| 1996 Ford F Super Duty XL 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FDLF47F6T from what everyone is saying it looks like the engine is gonna have to be pulled. we have double checked everything possible it just has to be something wrong with the oil pickup tube. the batteries are brand new and so is the starter and it spins the hell out... |
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| 2009 Ford E-350 Super Duty XL 5.4L aux blower motor VIN: 1FBNE31L09 replaced aux resistor rechecked amp draw from motor |
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| 2000 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2HKRL186XY Thanks to everyone that offered help. the consensus was pretty equally split between tight valves and the timing belt being off one tooth. I finally convinced the cust. that we had to start with what we knew was wrong and see where that led us. So i pulled the... Trouble codes: P1399 (Misfire in any cylinder), P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (p0303-), P0303 (p0304-), P0304 (p0305-), P0305 (testing and results). |
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| 2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4L Stall VIN: 1HGCM56613 This is a strange one. I can't point to any specific problem, but after unplugging the connections, which looked fine, to fuse box underhood and removing those grounds there haven't been any further issues. Customer has had car for 2-3 weekes and no problems... Trouble codes: P0685. |
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| 2003 Honda Accord LX 2.4L tansmission VIN: 1HGCM55333 thanks everyone for your requests, ok finely this vehicle came back and i took it for a drive, you wont believe it but it was the a/c compressor causing the noise, at idle racing up the RPM wont make any noise but when driving it will make the noise, a/c was w... |
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| 1996 Lincoln Town Car Anniversary 4.6L dash VIN: 1LNLM82W7T GOOD AFTERNON EVERYONE, I FOUND A BROKEN WIRER IN THE SHIFTER GOING TO SHUT OFF OVERDRIVE . THANKS FOR ALL UR HELP |
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| 2007 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate 5.4L flexplate VIN: 5LMFU28517 Checked starter draw, condition of cables and grounds. All checked good. Replaced flexplate and starter. Inspected ring gear teeth closely, of course was damaged, but pattern was good. Starter drive had looseness in drive bushings. Sounds a LOT better now when... |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4.6L Can Data VIN: 4JGBF71E58 Many thanks to Steve [...] whose experience and excellent diagnostic strategy guided me in the right direction. It turned out the underhood fuse & relay panel had a burned ckt 31 to all the relays which is a ground ckt. Without the proper ground, the rela... |
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| 2003 Saturn L300 3.0L Unknown VIN: 1G8JW54R93 Thanks for your help everyone. I found that after treating the temperature knob like a bad volume control on an old stereo by pushing in and turning it back and forth it started working. I also located a used one in the case that doesn't hold up. Thanks aga... |
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