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| 2008 Audi TT 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: TRUAF38J08 This Audi TT has a 2187 system to lean at idle code. Smoke test intake no leaks found anywhere, we did replace the crankcase vent valve a while back for a loud whistling noise. While engine is running there is excess vacuum in crankcase, if you remove dipstick... Trouble codes: 2187 (system lean at idle.) |
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| 2004 BMW 330xi 3.0L abs module VIN: WBAEW53424 dsc indicator yellow brake lite anti lock lite on start up.dtc 5a stored brief power interruption .if you move car forward lites go out ,if you rotate wheel lock to lock lites go out but if you do niether lites stay on |
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| 2009 BMW 335d 3.0L cluster VIN: WBAPN73549 Hello, to all BMW techs. I have this BMW with a service light that appears on the dash when the vehicle is started. It is a symbol of a car on a hoist, in red. No other symbols accompany this one. It also has the mileage indicator, in negative, on the bottom w... |
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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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| 1999 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L Shifting VIN: 1GBJC34F6X This is my truck . I always let this truck warm up a bit before i go anywhere. After the trans was rebuilt due to lost reverse now here is what i have noticed. From park to drive truck does not move rpm is about 800 well sit in gear all day and not move. Give ... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ 6.0L actuator control VIN: 1GCHK23K28 This truck is having hvac problems... One day out of the blue the a/c quit working and started blowing hot air. We ran the codes and there was a code xxxx. We installed a known good head and took it to g.m to have it programmed. They said it did not fix proble... |
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| 2006 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3KA53H96 Hello IATNer's, I have my friends Charger with the 5.7L that keeps setting all 4 heater codes at the same time. schematics don't show anything in common with all 4 sensors, they all get their power from separate circuits at the pcm and share different grounds.... Trouble codes: P0032 (O2 sensor 1/1 heater circuit high), P0038 (O2 sensor 2/1 heater circuit high), P0052 (O2 sensor 1/2 heater circuit high), P0058 (O2 sensor 2/2 heater circuit high) |
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| 2006 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5L 1-2 Shift VIN: 2B3KA43G16 Reset light, Shift it to drive. 1100-1300 rpm trans shifts into second, following limp mode. All abs sensors read the same signal using my modis ultra on graph display. Input sensor 1 off by 2-300 rpm of actual rpm when place in drive or in motion. Input senso... |
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| 1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L Excessive Emissions, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZU34EXW Vehicle came in with blown out thermostat housing replaced the housing sensors, therm etc. Misfires on cyl 1 with flashing mil and cyl 4 misfire as well. Replaced plugs and wires, compression on 1 and 4 is 150-160 still has cat damaging misfire on 1 and # ... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cyl 1 misfire), P0304 (Cyl 4 misfire), P0171 (Pending lean code on bank 1) |
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| 2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMFU18L33 Vehicle was brought to us with customer stating check engine light and really bad fuel economy. Vehicle had only the two system rich codes to begin with. Check fuel pressure with gauge and replaced fuel filter with no change. If you reset the KAM before starti... Trouble codes: P1132, P1152, P0172, P0175 |
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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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| 2007 Ford Edge SEL 3.5L No Start, Security ligght flas VIN: 2FMDK39C27 After A/C evap replacement, found no start condition. Security light flashes slowly constantly. Attempt start, no cranking and security light flashes quickly for a few seconds. |
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| 2010 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L all ecu VIN: 1GKLVMED6A this car was towed in for a no start. koeo lights come on in dash- windows and accessories work. connected tech2 and could not communicate with car. I checked battery-good I checked pcm connection-good..turned key a few more times and car started. check codes-... |
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| 2003 Honda Civic EX 1.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 1HGEM22923 Engine has no power at times for 2-5 seconds and then power will pick back up while driving or at an idle. When the engine is running bad there is no throttle response. Hooked up computer and had no codes. Replaced spark plugs and air filter because of this pr... |
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| 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3L 12V Battery VIN: JHMFA36237 Sorry, but not very experienced with the Honda Hybrid, and the Alldata info is limited at best. We have a 12 volt battery that is not being charged and will eventually run-down. There were multiple codes stored in the various modules all related to a low-volta... |
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| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L No Start, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: KM8SC13E85 This vehicle came in with a leaking heater core. We By-passed the core and topped off the coolant on a Friday. Monday morning it gets towed in, no start. Fuel pump fuse is blown. Replaced the fuse and it started. During test drive we found speedometer and odom... |
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| 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4.0L Starting VIN: 1J4FA59S05 Car came for transmission limp mode , scanned , found internal tcm module damaged (unfortunately i don't have the code) checked wiring all good . So i asked owner for pcm , tried 2 used pcm with related security components from same model with no luck the car ... |
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| 2010 Jeep Commander Sport 5.7L Hesitation VIN: 1J4RG4GT5A Vehicle came 2 weeks ago with a P0116 relating to the cooling system and a P0330 for the bank 2 knock sensor. We repaired the cooling system issue and ignored the knock sensor code believing it may have been related to the engine overheat. The car came back a ... Trouble codes: P0330 (Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction Bank 2) |
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| 1995 Lexus ES300 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out VIN: JT8GK13T0S Came in from another shop, Vehicle will start, run briefly then either surge to a almost dieing then idle up m surge back down and after a few times dies out, I can add propane and keep it running . Fuel pressure is 33 to 38, valve timing is good, MAF sensor s... |
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| 2006 Mazda Tribute i 2.3L ABS Module VIN: 4F2YZ02Z36 Hello and good morning. I'm trying to configure a used ABS module to this vehicle. I've tried to inhale the configuration information from the original module, and that did not work. So, now I'm searching for the RPO code to manually setup the ABS module, but ... |
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| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 4Matic 2.6L Noise Foot well vent VIN: WDBRF81J85 Hi Everyone, I have this 05 C 240, when you start it, it makes a popping/skipping noise at the floor vents both sides, for about 10 to 20 times, then stops. It does all must every time you start it. It's an automatic AC system. I pushed my hand inside the floo... |
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| 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited 3.8L Unknown VIN: 4A4MN41S54 Please help!! I am in the process of removing the engine which requires removing the transfer assembly from the transmission to gain access to a bell housing bolt. Assembly is loose from the transmission, and it slides out almost an inch then stops as if there... |
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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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| 2004 Porsche Boxster S 3.2L Vent Temp VIN: WP0CB29874 Hello Porsche Techs, We would like to know how the heater core is controlled as far as what controls the hot engine coolant flowing through the heater core and where is it located? We believe this is whats effecting the vent temperature. Our A/C pressures are ... |
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| 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3L Lock up solenoid activation VIN: YS3EH59G72 Check engine & gearbox light on. Scanned and retrieved P0743. Ran diagnosis via WIS, did not get full voltage on pin 4 of connector H-16-4 when activating solenoid SLU with Tech2 and connector disconnected. Pins 4 and 5 (SLS solenoid) have 12.0v with key on an... |
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| 2007 Toyota Prius 1.5L Master cylinder VIN: JTDKB22U87 This car was towed to us from a Toyota dealership, they had the customers car for 4 months trying to solve a spongy brake pedal. They replaced the master cylinder and have tried bleeding it numerous times and finally suggested it now needs the ABS brake actuat... |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L abs VIN: WVWAK73C26 I have replaced the abs unit with a used unit and am trying to code it to car but the PR codes in trunk are missing. Does anyone have the links to find them for this vin car. I have the ross-tech vagcom system. Thanks Mickey |
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| 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1CZ59285 Car came in with 121B code for mass air. Replaced mass air flow sensor and found leak in air intake pipe from air cleaner to turbo so replaced that hose also. Cleared codes and light came back next day. I smoke tested intake and no other leaks. other than the ... Trouble codes: 121B |
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| 2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2L compressor VIN: YV4CZ98267 Low a/c temp. output, customer charged it to no avail. Evacuated and recharged only to have poor performance. Now it seems to be failing. Compressor tested weak, very little difference when engine speed increases. Ready to replace it unless any one knows anoth... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1952 Allard J2X 5.4L Differential VIN: 1952ALLARD Thanks for the help. Couldn't get this 64 year old assembly apart without breaking stuff so cleaned and sealed the limited areas accessible and reinstalled. |
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| 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6DS57V18 After letting the vehicle sit overnight, it started and ran normally still. Drove an additional 25 miles with no incident. Added BG 44K to the fuel tank and performed an induction service for precautionary measures. Told the customer (an 80 year old woman) it ... 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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| 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L Brake Lights & Shift Interlock VIN: 1D7HU18N02 This is fixed. Found broken wire under fuse panel. Thank you Kody & Victor for taking the time to offer help. |
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| 1967 Ford Mustang 4.7L Reverse VIN: ZR01G16752 Once the engine was able to rev without losing a rocker, I brake torqued it in low. It laid down a little rubber, but not like it should have. So, I went back and air checked the low/rev servo again. Pfff. I didn't let it drain as long this time so fluid w... |
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| 2000 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FMSU43F3Y Well first I want to that all of you for helping me out on this diesel. Most of you were right on with checking the fuel pressure. After replacing the injectors and the cups and having it still run bad, I noticed we hadn't changed the fuel filter. Removed the ... Trouble codes: P0284 (8 Injector failed balance test), P0476 (Exhaust pressure control valve). |
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| 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5L Monitors not ready VIN: 1FTFW1ET8D WHEN I TOLD CUSTOMER PCM REPROGRAM WAS THE NEXT STEP HE TOLD US THAT TRUCK HAD A TUNE (PROGRAMER) REMOVE TUNE AND IT GOT READY ON 35 MILES ---] THANK FOR THE FEEDBACK |
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| 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GA59168 Yes stupidity is expensive. Both because the customer used a saws-all and because Chrysler blows a fuse bos instead of a fuse. After much exhaustive testing I knew that the reason the vehicle would not start was definitely the $412 TIPM. All lights and codes w... Trouble codes: P0688, P0627 (Fuel pump control circuit open). |
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| 2005 Land Rover LR3 SE 4.4L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: SALAE25455 I Have not yet figured this one out. I had removed the connector for the transfer case module also but found no sort of corrosion on the connectors. I inspected the wiring on both of the lower panels on each sides of the seats and found no corrosion on there ... |
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| 2011 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0L Accessories VIN: 3N1AB6AP0B Thank you to everyone that replied. Robert's suggestion of tapping all doors with alarm on was how bad switch was found. Trunk lid switch was culprit after replacement customer has taken vehicle and had no issues for 3 weeks. |
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| 2012 Other Asian J11 2.0L Cooling fan VIN: LVVDB24B9C Sorted. Was in fact a relay. The cheap plastic the relay's case was made of was distorting when pressed into it's terminals and pushing the contacts closed. When relay was removed from it's holder, the contacts were released and it tested OK! Oops. Luckily not... |
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| 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L shift VIN: 4S4BRBKC0B Thanks for the input on this one. We gave the customer the option of replacing the trans due to the material in the pan or just the torque converter and the customer decided to replace the trans and the torque converter. After said and done the symptoms are ... |
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| 2009 Volkswagen Eos lux 2.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWFA71F29 thanks everyone for your prompt response, what happened this lady run out of oil and had somebody put some oil, 2.5 quarts, and that's what I think messed up the timing, I was not able to scope it to make sure, since she decided to take It to the dealer, I was... |
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