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| 2008 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L Mechanical VIN: WAUDV74F58 Hello Audi Techs, We have a code that's listed on this request and we have an intermittent situation where the vehicle will go into limp home mode and set the code. When it happens there will be a high pit sound like a bearing singing sound and then it goes in... |
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| 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDS13S12 Fellow gm techs. This trailblazer is coiming up with fault code p1221 for tps sensor. We already replaced the throttle body and performed software upgrade for the new throttle body. The vehicle goes into limp home mode and sets the service engine soon light an... Trouble codes: P1221 (Tps sensor 1-2 correlation), P1484 (Cooling system fan performance) |
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| 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.6L Electronic VIN: 2C4RDGCG7D Second time this taxi has gone in limp mode after clearing the first code set. PID' of concern: @ idle actual line pressure 114.97 desired 134.96. My biggest concern is the calculated trans temp is static at -2.8F. Can anyone tell me if trans fluid temp P... |
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| 2001 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L Hard start VIN: 1FTYR14U61 Hello fellow Techs, need some advice on this one please. So this Ranger was towed in with a no start, seemingly cut and dried bad fuel pump. Fuel pump, filter, and filler neck replaced. Fuel pump Delphi, all good or so it seemed. Truck returned less than four ... |
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| 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4L windows,cluster,ac,sunroof VIN: 1FTPW12V36 This vehicle was damaged due to an apparent brake in. they broke the sunroof and damaged the key hole on the driver door. We replaced the damaged sunroof parts and the key socket. shortly after these repair the radio, ac clutch, information center on the clust... |
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| 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.8L communication VIN: 1FTSW21Y06 Thanks to all who take the time to give this a read. 06 Ford super duty with crew cab. Customer states he closed the hood and all the windows went down. Turn the key on and the IP is dead. Diag circuit codes ABS U1900 and VSM U1950. Checked power and grounds a... Trouble codes: U1900 (ABS can communication BUS fault), U1950 (VSM UART base UBP protocol BUS fault) |
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| 2010 Ford Focus SEL 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FAHP3HN8A After programming NEW PCM I found I had issues with PATS and scan test shows the two codes 1260-theft detected vehicle immobilized and 1622 Immobilizer does not match. I then gain access to PATS Functions. I tried Ignition Key Erase and the reprogramming of th... Trouble codes: 1260 (Theft detected Vehicle Immobilized), 1622 (Immobilzer does not match) |
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| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1J4G258S9X Help! I have a jeep with the ole excess NOX, after all we've done, cat, o2s, decarb, this jeep still has excess nox. Before the o2s we had 15mph nox @ 599 91ppm too much & 25mph passing by about a hundred. Now we have the numbers I listed. Any Ideas? Could it ... |
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| 2013 Kia Rio EX 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNADN5A32D suspecting high pressure pump? anyone ran into same problem thanks? Trouble codes: P2191 |
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| 2006 Land Rover LR3 SE 4.4L Radio and nav VIN: SALAE25466 My customer brought me a car they bought from the auction. They stated the Land Rover symbol is stuck on the screen, and there is no sound out of the speakers and there is no function when the turn the know. We have chased down all the fiber optics and they al... |
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| 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5L Transmission VIN: 3LNHM26TX8 The vehicle is a 2008 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 Front wheel drive. Purchased used from a Lincoln dealership. This is my personal car, recently purchased, with a one year powertrain warranty. I noticed that when it downshifts from 25mph to a stop, at times I get a harsh ... |
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| 2010 Mazda 6 i 2.5L Refrigerant leak VIN: 1YVHZ8BH4A Refrigerant pressures very low but functioning. Evacuated system and let stand overnight. Lost 5 inches of vacuum. Recharged, added dye and checked for leaks. None to be found. Returned vehicle to customer. Same day it came back with only 10 psi. on gauges. Di... |
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| 2003 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5L Security VIN: JN1DA31A73 Looking to add a additional key to vehicle with Nissan Data Scan 2. I remember there being a universal NATS 4 digit code but can't find it in my saved iATN emails. |
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| 2011 Toyota Camry SE 2.5L No Start VIN: 4T1BF3EKXB We installed used computer reset keys got beeps for both keys. Car will start for 1 sec and die with b2799 set . will start and run with old computer,so its not a problem from key to computer any thoughts would be appreciated Thanks in Advance. Trouble codes: B2799 |
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| 2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L low oil psi stop engine light VIN: WVWHV71K49 oky i need a vw master here!! this 2.0 ccta vw gti came in misfire p0303 swap coils problem moved great coils and spark plugs install runs great took on long test drive and low oil psi stop engine light came on i stoped checked oil leval good check oil psi 5 p... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic LT 8.1L Steering VIN: 1GCHC29G97 Checked hoses from P/S pump to box and Hydra Boost and found no problems. Replaced Hydra Boost, bleed system. Used GM P/S fluid. condition was better but still existed. Replaced P/S fluid with DEX-lll and bled system again. Steering works much better. Bled sy... |
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| 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L a/c VIN: 1FTNX20F62 IATN wants me to close this. The customer went on vacation. When he comes back, i'll test the Clutch magnet. Does anyone know what the resistance should be on the clutch? Thanks for your answers everyone. |
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| 2001 Infiniti G20 2.0L Power Steering Pump VIN: JNKCP11A01 Sorry for being late closing this one. I was trying to get a definitive answer on resolution. I did put a second pump on with no change. I then told customer to drive it a while and report back. Customer has not returned with vehicle. I called and asked if h... |
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| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L no start VIN: 1J8HR58237 I installed a new battery as instructed and has not returned. When I finally suggested a battery the customer said he had this problem two years ago and a battery fixed it. So they haven't been back. Thank you for the help...I never would have guessed a bat... |
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| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury 3.0L ESP Warning VIN: WDDGF5EB7A Thanks for all the replies. Yes it was easy, I did it in a Cul-de-sac. I turned the wheel full lock left thru the cul-de-sac curve then straight out of the cul-de-sac and stopped. I followed the Mercedes Benz instructions and it reset. |
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| 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2.5L a/c compressor VIN: 4M2CU39369 Thanks Bill from Florida that's exactly what I dd prior to reading your post it was a last resort kinda thing and walla it worked A/C functions came back to normal thanks everyone for your input on this journey that ended well. |
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| 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman S ALL4 1.6L Clutch VIN: WMWZC5C50C Thanks for the replies. we did not end up doing job. we got real busy and knew a specialty shop a town over that could do it that day. come to find out is a big issue on these cars. from what he has seen all low milage. needed flywheel also. but its done, cust... |
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| 2014 Nissan Rogue S 2.5L Lighting VIN: JN8AS5MV3E Well , I finally got it to act up and started wiggling wires under the hood turned out there was a loose connection going into the power distribution box was little heated up and if I wiggled the wire it would turn on and off the tail lights repaired the conn... |
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| 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L P/S Steering Pressure Hose VIN: WVWPD63B93 IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED ETC. SHUDDERING GOT BETTER OVER TIME. VIOLENT AT FIRST THEN GOT PROGRESSIVELY BETTER. CAN'T SAY WHICH RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE WORKED. TRIED THEM ALL. FIRED IT UP ON MONDAY AM AND DRIVE SHUDDER BARELY FELT. DROVE AGAIN AND COMPLETELY... |
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