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	2006 Audi A3 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUMF78P56 Hi there and thanks for the help with this one. I have this 2006 Audi A3 in with the check engine light on for (P0172 and P2188)rich/rich at idle codes and a pressure drop between throttle valve/turbo(P1297). The freeze frame data only showed long term fuel tr... Trouble codes: P0172 (Generic system rich), P2188 (system rich at idle), P1297 (pressure drop between turbo and throttle valve)	View
	2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Thrust bearing VIN: 1GNCT18W1Y This is a fiends truck, bought the truck and drove it about 6,000 miles. Engine started knocking and blew head gasket in the desert climbing a grade in high temp, heater core leaking and ran out of coolant. That engine was not opened, just removed and set asid...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Compressor VIN: 1GCHK29123 I've got a good one for a GM tech. It's a 2003 2500hd diesel that's setting a code U1152 (serial data lost to HVAC control module) intermittently. When the code sets the air conditioner stops working. There's no 1 thing that you can do that'll make the code se...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.5L No Start VIN: 2G1WB55K17 Greetings: New fleet account came in for 6K service. Our standard practice is to check for codes before anything else. Found the following codes (using Modis Ultra): Air bag: B1019=system configuration error incorrect component installed. BCM: B1000=electron... Trouble codes: U0140 (Lost communication with BCM in both ABS and air bag modules)	View
	2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS 3.6L 1st Brake to 1st VIN: 2G1FA1E30D Got this Camaro that when you put it in drive and brake is applied, it's in drive (1st Braking). When you release the brake (Goes from 1st Braking to 1st) it turn solenoids Shift SOL 1 and LOW REV 4–5–6 CL PC SOL 3 N.H. off and goes neutral (slips). Brake appl...	View
	2005 Dodge Magnum R/T 5.7L Cuts out, Stall stalls intermittently, on freeway or in town no codes unable to duplicate for cust. all data is normal at time of testing	View
	2006 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7L Lighing, Accessories VIN: 1D4HB48226 *THIS IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY TO HOPEFULLY HELP OTHERS OUT THERE FACING THIS SAME PROBLEM* THE SYMPTOMS: Instrument cluster lights/gauges flickering on/off, radio display and sound out of speakers flickering on/off, air conditioning display and air blowin...	View
	2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.6L reverse VIN: 2C4RDGCG0C Customer complaint, first thing in AM, van slips in reverse or will try to engage and then kick out of gear. Have to shift to neutral or park and back to reverse, sometimes will do it twice. Also engages hard when occurs in forward gears too. After that the un...	View
	1967 Ford Mustang 4.7L Reverse VIN: ZR01G16752 The trans works fine in manual first and second. Drive works. Can't get it to third because the new engine's rocker arms are coming loose. The check balls are in the correct place. I neglected to air check the Hi/rev clutch. I read that the vacuum modulator ca...	View
	2000 Ford E-450 Econoline Super Duty Custom 6.8L No Start VIN: 1FDXE45S4Y I am trying to diagnose a cold no start. Cranks fine but will not fire, no spark or injection pulse. If ambient temp is 90 degrees it starts every time. This coach developed a no start when customer was on a trip. Shop in Nevada replaced ECM twice. After tryin...	View
	2005 Ford Freestyle SEL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMDK05145 After driving when hot the check engine light will come on and the vehicle loses power and shifts hard. It will either clear up by itself or after you turn the key off it will be fine. We got it to act up once in the shop with the IDS hooked up and ran a netwo... Trouble codes: U0101 (Lost communication with TCM), U1900 (ABS CAN Communication bus fault)	View
	2007 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 5.3L No shift from 1st VIN: 2GTEK13M57 Vehicle came in intermittently not shifting out of first gear at the same time the speedometer does not work. It only happens from a dead stop and will only stop doing it when you come to a complete stop and restart...but not every time. there are no codes pre...	View
	1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1J4FX58S0T starts and runs as long as u dont drive.it goes about 100 feet and kills engine.noticed this particular fuse controls guages as well as ignition.didn`t have fuse problem till i replaced sensor.it will run forever standin still.does this fuse under hood control... Trouble codes: 11 (crank sensor)	View
	2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport 3.8L Abs Module VIN: 1J4GA2D15B Any Chrysler / Jeep Technicians need help resolving this issue. No codes in any other modules except ABS. It displays ACTIVE codes: C123A ESP System Sensors Calibration. U140E Implausible Vehicle Configuration Data Received. C2206 Vehicle Configuration Mismatc...	View
	2014 Kia Sportage LX 2.4L Air Bag Module VIN: KNDPB3AC6E Kia Techs NEED Help!!! Body shop replaced Air Bag Control Module after Collision Repairs. Discarded Old Module. Need Code for this module please. I can code it. [...] Thanks in advance for help!!!	View
	2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALME11415 After replacing head gaskets, cam chain tensioners, and cam chains, vehicle ran great with no misfires and good fuel trims. Customer brought vehicle back, after driving roughly 150 miles, with misfires an all Bank 2 cylinders. Vehicle had poor idle but smoothe... Trouble codes: P0305 (Misfire cyl. 5), P0306 (Misfire cyl. 6), P0307 (Misfire cyl. 7), P0308 (Misfire cyl. 8), P0040 (B1S1 02 Sensor Swapped with B2S1 02)	View
	2007 Lexus RX350 3.5L p0778 VIN: 2T2HK31U97 Hello. We have a P0778 code for SL2 pressure control solenoid B circuit/open or short. Checked resistance cold @ 5.6 ohms at the solenoid and at the ecm. This is within spec (5.0 to 5.6 ohms at 68 degrees). Did the wiggle test on trans harness in pan, and outs...	View
	2000 Mazda 626 ES 2.5L EGR monitor VIN: 1YVGF22D1Y Helping a friend of mine 2000 Mazda 626 V6 EGR monitor will not set to complete already drove 3 times EGR driving cycle warm up engine raise to 2500 tpms for [...] then test drive at 50miles steady rpm for [...] then coast for 20 seconds without pressin...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L In limp mode VIN: WDBJF72F1V Vehicle came in limp mode. found that the vehicle would not shift out of second. scanning revealed code 55 and code 151 with a p0730. check resistance of all solenoid highest was 6.1 ohms all other 3, 5 and 6 ohms. no fluid wicking tcm is getting power. cannot...	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 5.5L seats VIN: WDBLJ74G01 power seats are not working properly. intermittently when pushing the drivers seat forward it goes backwards and the head rest goes up. checked the signal from the switch to the drivers door module with the autologic scanner. It reads forward when pushed forwa...	View
	2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 1.8L engine oil lubrication system VIN: WDBRN40J63 oil leaking from engine block under exhaust manifold in between block heater and EGR pipe too engine block. Checked with boroscope believe there is an oil relief hole/drain. No oil from head gasket, EGR pipe, or block heater. spark plug holes are dry. If any...	View
	2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic 3.5L Mechanical VIN: 4JGBB86E66 We have this mercedes that came in with a check engine light and running rough. We diagnosed codes p0016 (1208), p0017 (1200), p02004 (0521), and p0128 (0856) as having bad balance shaft, thermostat and a bad intake manifold. The balance shaft gear was worn do...	View
	2009 Nissan Altima S 2.5L IGNITION/theft VIN: 1N4AL21E99 thanks in advance. car got towed in with a no crank issue, and i think it may be in theft mode? car has push button ignition, which powers up when the key is in slot. the message center shows and arrow indicating removing key? also when you remove key it shows...	View
	2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 1.0L engine VIN: WMEEJ31X09 this unit was towed to shop stopped running and made knocking noise per officer, i have fuel pressure i have spark i have signals cam and crank i pulled fuel rail and cranked over motor and all injectors are spraying fuel in order. engine sounds like timing ch...	View
	2007 Subaru Outback XT Limited 2.5L engine VIN: 4S4BP63C37 this car misfires under high load 3000+ rpm. sometimes is a surging sometimes is is a big hiccup as the rpm climbs. runs good. fuel trim is ok during the condition. customer stated he uses 91 and always has. p0301 p0302 p0303 [...] set consistently but once...	View
	2004 Toyota Camry XLE 2.4L Daytime Running Lights VIN: JTDBE30KX4 When you turn on the DRL only the left side inside light is on bright. if you pull DRL relay #3 both insde lights come on dim, but i'm not sure if that's what they look like when they are working normal tried swapping relays around with no good results. I have...	View
	2006 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L occupancy system VIN: 5TENX22N06 I have a a code b1797 abnormal calibration fault. when i try to run calibration I get an write error message. I try performing calibration with solus and the autel. I also tried using toyota software with our cardaq m. It looks like the parameters for zero poi...	View
	2008 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L overheats when towing boat VIN: 5TBRV54198 This truck came to us making a noise the customer thought was a bad power steering pump but we found out that it was the water pump that was making a grinding sound. We replaced the pump with a GMB that we use a lot of without problems and there was still a ru...	View
	2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Executive 3.0L Cooling System VIN: WVGEK9BP5C Address 01: Engine (J623-CATA) Labels: 059-907-401-V2.clb Part No SW: 7P0 907 401 J HW: 7P0 907 401 E Component: 3.0TDI EDC17 H17 0005 Revision: 56H17--- Coding: [...] Shop #: WSC 49805 [...] 001005 R...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L Ignition VIN: WAUKD78P18 Thanks for all the input, I ended up removing all the PT CAN modules and found no issues with any of those. I Tested again for power supply issues and checked all of them this time. I found the power supply to PIN 21 on the Engine control module, Black and ...	7
	2000 BMW 750iL 5.4L No Start VIN: WBAGJ0340Y Good evening Techs. I have not done anything to fix this car. Alan from North Carolina was the only one to respond to this weird problem and his thoughts were that one computer was commanding the pump on and the other was not. Anyway when I was ready to work o... Trouble codes: 167 (fuel pump relay circuit).	1
	2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 6.0L Steering VIN: 1GAHG35K19 Thanks for all of your contributions. I checked the front end at ride height with an L-shaped bar, but that didn't reveal any bad parts. The customer had a set of snow tires on wheels, so I installed those and he's been driving the vehicle for a couple days. ...	16
	1999 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Trans Temp Sensor VIN: 1B7MF3364X ok guys I got a chance to pull the harness up it had no shorts or opens I plugged everything back in and cut the wire at pin 1 on the PCM connector C2 return voltage from the trans was correct as calculated by OHMS law checked the wire coming out of the PCM 5....	11
	2003 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Service engine soon VIN: 2FMDA50483 Sorry info was so sketchy on this post. We have concluded that the body control module is incorrect for vehicle. It's looking for modules - electric seat and electric sliding door modules - that don't exist on this vehicle. Don't believe the module is programm...	4
	2004 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRW12WX4 thanks guys , I did what zenon recommended and remove throttle body, and give it a good clean, and car did not stall anymore, and no codes came back, I still do not understand the algorithm behind it, but it did the trick, thanks again	8
	2006 Ford F-150 XL 4.6L forward clutch I like to thank everyone for they help the Truck had a mechanical damage (forward clutch sleeping) the ISS was also bad now that I change it RPM of Engine and ISS match In park and neutral but it will go immediately to 0 RPM went put into forward and on rever...	8
	2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L blend door VIN: 1FMEU63E18 thanks for the replies guys... I smoke tested the system and found no leaks , the vac storage reservoir held vac with handheld pump. I swapped the 1 way check valve underhood with a known good part and so far the concern is resolved so I'm closing the request ...	10
	2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L O2 Heater monitor VIN: 1J4F449S55 Well this one isn't fixed yet. I have returned it to the customer so he can drive it. It is reaching operating temperature and on these warm days it reaches it fairly quickly. The O2's switch well and I just don't see anything that would hinder it from runnin...	12
	2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4.4L Unknown VIN: SALSF25416 r@2 brake actuator . its fixed. dropped the fuel tank and found a line4 off. that's fixed the evap. code	8
	2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 3.5L cooling system leak VIN: JA4MT41R2Y I had stated that the water pump had been replaced within the last six months..turned out to be less than a month, so I punted and removed the intake and found a small crack where the o ring seats in that metal tube at the back of the pump housing..a very smal...	10
	2011 Ram 3500 Laramie 6.7L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D73Y4HL1B Well this truck still is'nt perfect but at least it's working better, customer needed truck and will leave it here again when he can, it had an 02 code so I changed that sensor and had the dealer perform the latest updates, dealer says the turbo is'nt sooted u... Trouble codes: P, 2262 (Turbo Boost pressure not detected - Mechanical), P, 2BAC.	5
	2005 Toyota RAV4 L 2.4L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEGD20V35 RAN OUT OF TIME. CUSTOMER LIVES THREE HOURS AWAY. WILL BE BACK IN TWO WEEKS TO TRY AGAIN. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN ! Trouble codes: P0300 (p0301-), P0301 (testing and results).	11
	2007 Toyota Solara Sport 2.4L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4T1CE30P17 Thank you to all who replied. I learned a few things about Toyota's. I questioned my teenage daughter again, this time about when she fueled it and how long after words it started running like crap. She about 30 miles. I pulled a fuel sample only to find a neo...	22
	2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 2.5L Angle sensor VIN: 3VWSF71K65 Shes gone and 100% fixed. The steering angle icon self cleared after 20+ miles of random driving, I was still left with a traction and ABS lights. The codes were for adaptations. I could not re set them. Having the car for a long time, customer had to take ca...	11
	2007 Volvo S80 3.2 3.2L Drive-axles VIN: YV1AS98287 I replaced the left axle. The car drove 50% better. I replaced the right axle and its 100%. The company name of the axles is Original Performance. AutoZone ordered them and I got them next day (today). I don't know how long they will last and I haven't called...	9

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