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| 2001 BMW 325Ci 2.5L lean run VIN: WBABS33401 After VC replacement we got the codes P0174 P0171. Smoked engine and intake system no leaks, removed oil filler cap little or no vacume at cap but changed vent valve and hoses anyway. Changed Air mass meter, air filter, and both front O2 sensors. The secondary... Trouble codes: P0171 (p0174-), P0174 (202 -), 202 (203 -), 203 (227 -), 227 (228 -), 228 |
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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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| 2010 BMW 535i 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBANW1C52A Hello and thanks for any and all help. Got 2 codes relating to the coolant pump on this 535i. They are 2E81 and 2E82. Can't find any info on either of these codes. We have Mitchell and Identifix. I think the pump is bad, but hesitate about replacement without ... Trouble codes: 2E81, 2E82 |
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| 2010 BMW 335i 3.0L Internal VIN: WBAWB7C55A This vehicle came in with Loss of Power notification on dash. Had codes for intake vanos solenoid. We replaced the intake vanos solenoid with OEM from dealer. Replaced the oil and filter with OEM grade parts. Vehicle ran good and quiet on start up. Let vehicl... |
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| 2001 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Stall, Won`t start VIN: 1G4HR54K51 Customer said that it would not turn over sometimes, and sometimes it would chug and die, it ran ok in the shop then when we where pulling in the stall it chugged and died, sometimes when you try to start it it would start and die other times it clicks like a ... |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 5.3L cylinder 6 AFM VIN: 1GNFK13037 Looking at for another shop and trying to determine source of misfire for them. Mechanical, easy enough, but this is one of the cylinders that can be deactivated via lifter collapse via oil pressure. Engine has no noticeable noise. Did in cylinder cranking and... |
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| 1999 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L No Start VIN: 3C3EL55H5X Cust. states the car will very occasionally fail to crank, usually after a hot soak. When it happens it usually shows a "no buss"message on the cluster. He says it has been doing this for aproxx. 2 years. It recently has had a new starter,battery, and starter ... Trouble codes: P1683, P1792, 37 (abssystem over voltage), 33 (abs warning lamp circuit) |
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| 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L Transfer Case/ Driveshaft VIN: 3D7KS29C46 We had this truck come in with a driveline vibration and rattle from underneath. At first inspection we noticed the rear driveshaft had a large harmonic balancer mounted on the front yoke at the transfer case. The balancer was broken loose and spinning on the ... |
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| 2008 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L abs VIN: 2B3LA43H58 at very low speed like 10mph turning and light braking the abs will activate and then turn on abs, stability, and brake warning lights. will store code C101C for R/F speed signal. replaced sensor with wiring first. happened again. then replaced wheel bearing. ... |
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| 2009 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTPW14V29 no power at all going up hill and on acceleration Trouble codes: P0022, P0341, P0346 |
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| 2012 Ford Transit Connect XL 2.0L Turn Signals VIN: NM0LS7AN7C Hello everyone. I have this transit here and the all turn signals blink fast.No bulbs are out and replaced all with the correct part #. This truck has no turn relays, they are for taxi. Check codes in GEM nothing. Looking at the wiring diagram there is no flas... |
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| 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0L turn signals VIN: 1J4FT7853T 4 way flashers work.horn & turn signals inop swapped square red & blue & no flashers of any.swapped back & i get 4 way flashers back.prongs r identical |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4.6L transfer case VIN: 4JGBF71E27 compliant is a shudder while turning at slow speeds and accelerating..this feels just like the typical transfer case shudder but since this is a 722.9 with a case that shares fluid with trans are there any solutions to this issue..i have searched but do not fi... |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Passat Value Edition 2.0L Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWLK73C37 Thanks in advance for any help! This vehicle original came to us with a complaint of lack of power and stalling. original notes are as followed; CUSTOMER STATES THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. CUSTOMER STATES INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE HAS A LACK OF POW... Trouble codes: P0010 (Camshaft position actuator circuit open bank one), P0243 (Turbo wastegate solenoid a), 819 (Knock sensor 2 sporadic), 5425 (Camshaft timing adjustment sporadic - no signal/communication), 768 (Random multiple misfire detected), 5635 (Internal control module) |
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| 2010 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0L parking brake VIN: WVWMN7AN9A im having issues with the electric partking brake, i can push the parking brake button and parking brake functions correctly. i have 2 codes in epb module which are 01042, and 01279. the yellow light on instrument cluster is constantly flashing and i can not f... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2009 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L vvt system VIN: WAUSF78KX9 replaced bearing saddl and control valve with audi oem parts...veh is still running normal with no drivability or codes after 200 miles. calling it fixed...thanks for the replies |
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| 2006 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L Electronic VIN: 5UXFA13516 other shop never brought truck back.thanks for all your help.ps could not find fuse for radiator/condenser fan.i tried locating thru some of the tech help answers.but still to no avail .thanks for all your help |
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| 1996 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Class 2 data VIN: 1G6KD52Y6T First I want to thank all for the great replies. Turns out I missed one of the modules on the network. The keyless entry module is in the trunk next to the rear fuse box and that was the bad guy. I missed it the first time thinking it was a part of the fuse bo... |
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| 1999 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Voltage/Gauges VIN: 1B7GL22X3X I checked all power and grounds to PCM and everything was good. I monitored field voltage from computer while also monitoring charging voltage. I found that charging voltage was dropping out while field voltage remained steady. Replaced alternator and problem ... |
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| 2011 Ford E-150 4.6L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1FTNS1EW8B After changing the computer 2 times and after programing and all the work that been done, it turned to be the injuctor it self is bad, . changed the injuctor and everything is fine Trouble codes: P0201. |
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| 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE 6.0L transfer case VIN: 1GTHK23UX4 Thanks to all who replied. This was a weird one for sure. I went to my parts wholesaler's warehouse (130 mile round trip) so I could visually inspect the range fork, range slider and input gear the slider engages into. The cog part on the slider that engages i... |
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| 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE 5.3L air bag light VIN: 1GKFK16348 customer drove for 1 week, now it let me set up new sdm (used to give message that it was already done and did not need to be set up) I don't know what changed, but light is now off and things are working |
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| 2012 GMC Terrain SLT 2.4L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2GKALMEK5C Thanks everyone for you request, and special Thanks to John thornton how is one of my instructors and as soonest i posted the problem he call me toll me to replace the high pressure pump. which i did this morning and he and all the other how guest on the high ... Trouble codes: P0172. |
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| 2002 Honda Civic LX 1.7L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 2HGES155X2 the cat upon inspection through 02 bung is melted but was caused by the leaning out when the cam sensor loses signal. cam sensor has been replace and I have checked all wiring. remember the car doesn't do it till you drive it for awhile. if you disconnect the ... Trouble codes: P1362 (Tdc sensor1 no pulse), P1361 (Tdc sensor1 noise), P0420 (Catalyst system efficiency below threshold). |
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| 1991 Infiniti M30 3.0L rear windows inop VIN: JNXHF16C0M The customer declined any further diagnostic time. I did remove the rear seat bottom and get the windows up with my power probe. I left both window motors unplugged so they won't go back down. I strongly suspect the control unit is bad. Thanks for the help. |
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| 2007 Lexus ES350 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTHBJ46G97 Per the tsb,the problem was the tcm. We had it replaced and programmed, and the car is trouble free. Thank you for your help. -Dave Trouble codes: P2716. |
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| 2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring 2.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JM3ER29358 Ok, Everyone that said Upstream AFR O2 were correct. Tried the cardboard in front of the rad and got consistent 190-200F running temp. but still no closed loop. Took a shot at the Air-fuel O2 sensor (New NTK) and quickly went into CL. The thing that threw me o... |
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| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L airmatics VIN: WDBUF65J54 I hate to close this help request with out a fix, but its one of those cases where people don't have the money for repairs. I've thought if someone owns a Mercedes Ben money its no problem, The car's still in the parking lot, I guess he's coming back after cou... |
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| 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5L Mechanical VIN: 1G3GR64HX1 thanks for the overwhelming response. got it from under. tons of work, but not too bad. thanks again guys |
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| 2002 Subaru Forester L 2.5L Suspension VIN: JF1SF63592 REPLACE BOTH SIDES C.V. AXLES AND PROBLEM IS FIXED. TIME FOR KOOL AID |
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| 2007 Toyota Sienna CE 3.5L transfer case VIN: 5TDBK29C57 Thank You for the 4 responders,it helps me a lot to work on this vehicle.It turned out removing the transfer case is not bad at all,just needed to drop the front exhaust pipes and from there I was able to reach all the bolts to the transmission.The engine crad... |
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| 2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Instrument Cluster VIN: JTDKN3DU7A Thanks from all of you that sent us information. The conclusion that we have came up with is, it has been very hot and humid here in Cincinnati. Mix in the heat from the dash and customer's a/c being turned on, this is what probably lead to this problem. Th... |
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