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| 1952 Allard J2X 5.4L Differential VIN: 1952ALLARD Attempting to disassemble and reseal differential but unable to find diagrams, pictures, or service information on this Dedion unit. Any help would be appreciated. |
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| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0L instrument cluster hopefully you guys can help me out with this one. car came in with various electrical complaints. starts and runs fine, but has random malfunctions. there is no odometer display and none of the gauges work, but the abs, brake, and check engine light stay on co... |
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| 2007 BMW X3 3.0si 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBXPC93497 Thanks in advance for the help. I have this 2007 X3 that has a p135b for Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1). I cleared the code and it came back within a day or so. I don't have any diag info on this thing so I decided to start by comparing the ... Trouble codes: P135B |
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| 2003 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L Serpentine belt VIN: 3G5DA03E63 with new belt, starts squeaking cold at higher rpm, eventually will make noise all the time. replaced alternator for not charging then came back with belt noise. replaced belt and tensioner. returned a week later with belt noise, we have replaced alternator an... |
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| 2002 Cadillac Eldorado ESC 4.6L alternator VIN: 1G6EL12Y22 One for you Caddy afficianados. Got this 02 Eldorado ESC that has had alternator replaced 3 times(one from NAPA,one from O'Reillys and one from Advanced Auto) all with same results. Alternator will charge, then stop charging, charge then stop charging, continu... |
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| 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6DS57V18 Customer called with a lack of power, smoke from the tail pipe, and MIL. We went and picked up the vehicle about 1 mile from the shop and verified all of the concerns. At the shop, installed the scan tool and found the codes (P0087--Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low;... Trouble codes: P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low Symptom 00), P0089 (Fuel Pressure Regulator Performance Symptom 00), P0300 (Random Misfire), P0301 (Misfire Cylinder 1), P0303 (Misfire Cylinder 3), P0305 (Misfire Cylinder 5) |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHC24U73 Thanks to all in advance, have this 03 2500hd here originally came in with multiple throttle codes and reduced power warning. I replaced throttle body(aftermarket) came back in a month with same problem and codes, replaced accelerator pedal back in a couple mo... Trouble codes: P2135 |
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| 2006 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L Stall VIN: 2C3LA63H16 The car started off with a new pcm to correct an intermittant stalling condition. When driving it will sometimes hiccup but keep going. When this occurs at slow speeds it will usually stall. Immediately restarts. If you are on the highway it will stall, catch,... Trouble codes: P0700 (Tcm request for check engine light), U0100 (Pcm comm error) |
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| 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9L Tcc VIN: 1B7GG22X3Y Can only commuicate with pcm, no other modules. Data says sync is out and can not proform sync because comes back no communication |
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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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| 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0L Starting VIN: 1B3HB48B17 Car got towed in no start started cking found no power to ign.switch found tipm under hood had shorted out replaced with a re man threw dorman after installing they say to turn ign switch on for 12 seconds then off twice the problem its not powering up the tip... |
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| 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5L Monitors not ready VIN: 1FTFW1ET8D truck fail state inspection 3 monitors not ready oxygen heater, oxygen sensor and evap check for codes no codes sens customer to drive it he show up following day with oxygen and cat not ready cycle key off and back on the monitors reset like battery disconnec... |
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| 1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L No Start VIN: JHMCG6673X Hello everyone and thanks for the help with this one. I have this 1999 Accord 2.3 liter in that will not start and run. The customer said it sat overnight and he could not get it to start so he towed it in. The vehicle will want to kick off while cranking and ... |
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| 2002 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L windshield wiper delay and washer VIN: 5FNRL18902 This van is giving me problems diagnosing and I don't see many Hondas and I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Customer complaint was wiper wont shut off and also blows 30 amp fuse. They are a friend and asked if I would install there wiper... |
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| 2002 Honda Accord EX 2.3L Sudden start to oil burning This car ran 180,000 miles with minimal/no oil use, then suddenly started burning several quarts between oil changes. Cylinder #3 is the culprit. The others seem clean. What will cause a sudden oil consumption like this? Valve guides or oil rings? It seems to ... |
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| 2006 Honda Accord LX 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCM563X6 Vehicle came in with these codes p2610, p0111, & p1116. Another tech looked at it & said it needed a PCM for the p2610 & then to revisit the other codes if they came back on. Attempted to update PCM but was already up to date. Tech then says it needs coolant t... Trouble codes: P0111 (Iat range performance problem), P1116 (Ect 1 sensor performance problem), P2610 (Ecm ignition off internal timer performance problem) |
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| 1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L starter VIN: SAJKX1740S Can jump starter at body control modual by grounding pin 33 of FC1 connector. We have no communication with BCM and no wipers or turn signals. BCM fuse in the trunk is good. Wiring diagram is a nightmare. What causes the BCM to power up? Dash light, windows, s... |
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| 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L Right rear speed sensor VIN: 1J4GL48KX6 Ok so the vehicle comes in for a random abs engagement at low speed almost complete stop like a speed sensor is dropping out. I tried scanning with my Matco Determinator to no avail. The scan tool would freeze up or come back with a module not found. I finally... |
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| 1990 Lexus LS400 4.0L e,p.r. VIN: JT8UF11E8L Thank you all for your help. This car was retrofit to 134a 4 years ago with 2 . 0 lbs. of 134a & 7 ounces of ester a/c oil according to the retrofit label. When this car came in the a/c duct temp was warm, The compressor didn't run Because the Freon was very l... |
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| 2006 Mazda 6 i 2.3L No Start VIN: 1YVFP80C26 vehicle came in driving with a rod knock because of low oil level. installed a used engine and replaced timing chain and tenioner on used engine before installing it into car. after installation was done car started and idled fine for about 30 minutes before i... |
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| 2009 Mazda 6 S 3.7L Accessories VIN: 1YVHP82B39 Hello to all. We have this Mazda 6 in the shop. Customer states the alarm goes off intermittently on its own. Can turn off with remote once it starts, no ryme or reason. Happens whenever if feels like it but mostly in the middle of the night. We have it here f... |
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| 1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Starter VIN: 4JGAB54E5W Hello Mercedes tech's, this one won't turn over, came in with a bad battery and worked fine for about a day with new battery , but now something is going on with the EIS module not responding ? Codes B1040 can bus signal to Eis module, and code P1570 DAS to EC... |
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| 2006 Mercury Mariner Premier 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4M2YU56126 This vehicle came with codes p1450 Ive checked for any collapse hose which where none. Found a restricted hose next on the fuel filler neck which comes from the vent solenoid. Raise vehicle and cleaned hoses for dust on the vent solenoid and canister. Good ai... Trouble codes: P1450 (Unable to bleed fuel tank vacuum) |
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| 2009 Mini Cooper S 1.6L convertible top VIN: WMWMS33529 Vehicle came in with convertible top malfunction, top will not open past sliding roof 100% position, unable to read CVM with scan tool and unable to code or reprogram CVM with scan tool (BMW ICOM). Replaced CVM and preformed programing and coding and updated F... |
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| 1989 Mitsubishi Van LS 2.4L Mechanical VIN: P25W020534 This is to my Canada brothers. I've got a cutomer who bought a 89 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon L300 4x4 with a 2.5L diesel. I was able to get info. for everything to work on it except for the drive train. I've got a lot of transmission noise in all gears excep... |
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| 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5L Knock VIN: 1N4AL11D87 Hello iATN community in the USSR. I am working with a 2002 Japanese Domestic Market, Nissan Gloria with the VQ25DD, Direct Injection gasoline motor.Vehicle Identification Number:[...] This vehicle has a light knock on acceleration, very much possibly caus... |
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| 2012 Other Asian J11 2.0L Cooling fan VIN: LVVDB24B9C Hi there, wondering if anyone can help us out with a wiring diagram for this Chery J11 (!). We have the stage one cooling fan that stays on constantly, even key off. Has logged DTC P0480. We've tested all of the four relays involved with the fans and visualled... |
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| 2009 Porsche Cayman S 3.4L Gauge VIN: WP0AB29889 Let me start this post by saying this is a race car, fully stripped, and being a race car, you need to keep the oil at max so you don't pick up air in corners. With no other way of checking level, we need to get this fixed. Every module has several codes, most... |
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| 2003 Saturn Vue 3.0L Will turn off VIN: 5GZCZ53BX3 The truck will turn on, but in a few seconds will turn off again. Changed computer, and throttle body, sometime with the key on the throttle body will activate by itself. Checked grounds and everythings ok, checked wiring to see if there was a short, no short. |
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| 2014 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L Rear Axle Bearing VIN: 3TMMU4FN9E Hi, IATN stated it had trouble decoding this VIN FYI & I don't have the Truck here at the moment so I don't know if it is a Base or a Pre-runner it asked me so I chose Base!? The Dealer ran the VIN to give me parts prices & they say it is a good VIN & it is no... |
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| 2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9L front wipers VIN: YV1CZ91115 Already replaced rain sensor with no results, problem come when replaced windscreen, please help me.. |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 2.4L front brakes VIN: 30827W2377 THANKS TO AL [...] WHO SUPPLIED INFO ON THIS ONE. 10 P.S.I. RESIDUAL CHECK VALVE INLINE IN FRONT BRAKES FIXED IT. NEW ONE ON ME BUT THATS HOW WE LEARN. |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L serial data VIN: 1GCHK29U35 Many thanks to great minds of iATN! Several of you pointed out that this was NOT a CAN system but a serial data comm system. Brian from Prince Edward Island got us started in the right direction by having us check key on voltage for terminal G of ignition swit... |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z85 LS 3.5L Stall VIN: 1GCCS13625 I would like to thank every one who replied and especially Henry [...] his reply led me to the repair let me add I talked to the owner of the truck instead of the service righter and found that be for the truck got to me it had a new ignition switch ac delc... |
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| 1998 Ford F-250 Lariat 5.4L high mounted 3rd stop light/cargo lamp VIN: 1FTPX28L0W Hello Every One !!! Since My Headliner Started Separating From The Foam I Had It Removed And Replaced And While It Was Out I Replaced The Cargo Third Stop Light With A Ford Replacement. Thanks To All For Your Replies !!! |
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| 2000 Ford E-450 Econoline Super Duty Custom 6.8L No Start VIN: 1FDXE45S4Y The fix on this one was a used computer. Both the after market reman's had what I suspect was a programming error. I did find a pattern that if the key was left on for approx 2 min's it would start fine every time. |
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| 2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L No Start VIN: 1FMZU73E01 Thank you for all the help, tried learning keys after 10 min timer was up, still no start. Ordered 2 more keys and tried again. Keys learned and vehicle starts! Still get no communication with module if you try and complete process all the way through. Obv... Trouble codes: B1213 (Anti-Theft number of programmed keys is below min.), B1600 (No key code received.), P1260 (PATS fault). |
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| 2011 Ford Fusion S 2.5L Stall VIN: 3FAHP0GA9B Thanks for all replies, but customer decides to bring it to Ford Dealer as she overheard about Ford extended warranty... I will post if any news comes up. Again, thanks all. Trouble codes: P0104 (MAF sensor circuit intermittent). |
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| 1994 Honda Civic del Sol VTEC 1.6L Engine VIN: JHMEG2178R Thank you to everyone that replied. Valve adjustment was the issue. Before I sent help request I had adjusted valves according to AllDATA. Boss thought I had them to tight so he adjusted them and still had noise. So this time we set cyl 1 TDS and made sure tim... |
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| 2007 Lexus ES350 3.5L starter VIN: JTHBJ46G27 We checked for 5 volt reference and found it at 1.9volts after unplugging many sensors we found pay dirt with the bank one exhaust cam sensor; turns out that the connector was replaced and wired in incorrectly. The engine runs and we can communicate with the P... |
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| 2004 Mazda 3 S 2.3L heater control VIN: JM1BK323X4 THANK YOU FOR THE REPLIES. THIS WAS WAY MORE TROUBLE THAN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. NEXT TIME WE WILL USE THE CALBES OVER AND NOT REMOVE THEM FROM THE FLAPPERS. THANK YOU ALL FOR THE HELP. |
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| 2004 Nissan Quest SL 3.5L No Start VIN: 5N1BV28U64 wiring damage is unusually bad would take several hours to repair even then might not work. we can take maxdas and re set keys and car will start ,sometimes several times. WE have removed a used car lot no start unit and repaired wiring at this site. What is c... |
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| 2009 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5L Mechanical VIN: 5TDBK22C39 After replacing both expansion valves & also the condenser, the problem was still there and it actually has gotten worse. If it was this bad in the beginning I think I would've condemned the compressor right away. But it was intermittent. Customer chose no ... |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L A/C compressor VIN: WVWPD63B34 Thank you for all the help on this one. I removed the thermostat and inspected the water pump impeller and found no faults with it and that this water pump had been replaced with a water pump that actually had a metal impeller. I then put an O.E thermostat i... |
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