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| 2011 Audi S4 3.0L No Reverse VIN: WAUBGAFL1B Transmission Fault code P17E300; Sensor for gear actuator #4 Mechanical Malfunction. Audi calls this transmission; ASMT - Automatically Shifted Manual Transmission. (DSG type of trans.) Not much information in Alldata on this. The diagnosis of these transmissi... |
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| 2006 BMW 760Li 6.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on Hi, This 2006 BMW 760li has become quite the challenge for what seems like a straight forward diagnosis. hopefully someone has some helpful suggestions to steer me in the proper direction. I will start off with what has been replaced in the last year that co... Trouble codes: 274E, 2748 (failure recognition cylinder 6) |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Speedo,Cruise Control,Abs VIN: 1GCHK23104 HELP GM TECHS! OK this truck will kick the cruise off at 65-75 mph speedo needle will bounce 3-5 mph when this happens. sometimes will set an ABS light has not happened to me and only has had history code C0055 rear speeed sensor circuit (vss). ran it with sca... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.2L Reduced Power VIN: 1G1ZS53F66 Came in for annual emissions & Safety Inspection Fail emissions test for P0463 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input replaced Fuel pump Assembly Gas Gauge works now it started throwing a P2127 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'E' Circuit Low and puts engin... Trouble codes: P0463 (Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input), P2127 (Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low) |
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| 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8L Stall VIN: 1GCZGFBA0A Customer says after 1 hour of highway driving truck stalls when stopping. Slightly hard to restart, 10-20 seconds of cranking. Seems to run normal with good power after starts. Intermittent problem, unable to duplicate so far. Sound familiar to anyone?? Thanks... |
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| 2000 Chrysler Concorde LX 2.7L Starting VIN: 2C3HD46R1Y I had a heater mode problem so installed a used bcm. I was not aware that the used bcm had a security system in it. The original bcm did not. The vehicle started and ran until I shut vehicle off and locked it. I unlocked with the key and siren started going of... |
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| 2001 Dodge Intrepid SE 2.7L Compressor VIN: 2B3HD46RX1 We have a problem child. We replaced a failed compressor with a reman compressor kit. Flushed system. Worked ok for about 30 days then the compressor would set up and burn belt. Figured it was a bad reman so ordered a new compressor kit and again flushed syste... |
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| 2002 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4L HVAC box VIN: 1B4GP25BX2 Can not shut down heater during A/C operation. By unplugging the large gray HVAC connector located in front of the glove box I am able to manually power all the actuators. I have verified that they all work. I can visually confirm that the two upper [mode] doo... |
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| 2007 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L Stall, Misfire, long crank VIN: 1D7HE48N17 looking for a bit of Diag advice. Started with the basic fuel pressure good at 60psi koeo. Customer brought truck to me with the check engine light on, but ran good. Pulled p0206 inj 6 circuit code. Ohm inj and 13.7 volts. Check harness and installed dye elect... Trouble codes: P0300, P0206 |
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| 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0L Coolant Tempature VIN: 1B3HB48B97 After idling for an extended period of time vehicle is running hotter than normal, vehicle is running 5/8, which is about half way between 1/2 and 3/4 hot. if you give it gas the temperature will drop to half way mark. Does anyone have any ideas? With a temper... |
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| 1993 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1FTCR15X0P Vehicle came in as a starts and dies after 10 minutes of driving concern. Found fuel pressure to be at almost 90 psi. Replaced fuel pressure regulator and fuel pump. Vehicle still has similar concern. Unable to get dtcs from computer. Have tried scan tool and ... |
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| 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Starter VIN: 1FTSW31P33 Vehicle has a no crank condition. Pcm codes p0706 and p0707. Followed diagnostic routine for digital trans range sensor-torque shift transmission. Harness continuity from trans connector to pcm is good. Power to trans range sensor is a pass. Power to the pcm r... |
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| 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Manafold VIN: 1FTSW31P03 Thanks for any help on this Vehicle. I'm Replacing the exhaust Manifold on the left side. It has 4 broken bolts. My question is what is the best way to get these out. Having trouble getting on them. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Rick |
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| 2006 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4L Cht VIN: 1FMFU20506 Check engine comes on for a po119 Engine coolant temperature sensor 1 circuit intermittent/erratic. replaced the coolant head temp sensor last week and code is coming right back. Temp Readings are good on dash and scanner. From my research there is not a sep... |
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| 2006 Ford Taurus SEL 3.0L Starter and ignition system VIN: 1FAFP56U16 This car came in for a no start, no crank. with power applied to starter relay it cranks but there is no ignition with key on. found no communication with anything as long as the PCM is connected found a U1900 stored in the IC not sure if it is because the PCM... |
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| 2009 Ford Flex Limited 3.5L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2FMEK63C09 Hello All, I have a Ford Flex that was towed in after it stopped running while driving. The customer states he was doing 55 mph down the road and the vehicle stopped running. It would crank but would not restart on the side of the road. He had it towed back to... |
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| 2012 Ford Focus SEL 2.0L valve cover VIN: 1FAHP3H2XC working at Chevrolet used cars. got a 2012 ford focus in for a dime sized hole in the valve cover above the exhaust camshaft and low power. car ran fine around the block, was full of oil although Idk if they filled it before coming in. no codes present in pcm.... |
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| 1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Inside door trim VIN: SAJNA5840K After the death of the original owner, the executor of his estate contacted me to in stall the trim that was ordered but never installed. That was when it was discovered that the replacement trim had been supplied for the wrong side, the right hand door. The r... |
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| 2006 Jaguar S-Type VDP Edition 4.2L Yaw/accel sensor VIN: SAJWA01B06 Replaced the P.N.D shift lever in the center console with the battery disconnected. After install cleared all codes and all that was left was a C0063 (yaw sensor _ )in the ABS CM. Checked Communication lines, PWR and GND all ok at this time. I checked Data wit... |
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| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Starter VIN: SALME11435 Hi Everyone, I need some help on this Range Rover with an Intermittent no start,no crank. Battery voltage is 12.5v and I am using the autologic scantool. The Key ALWAYS turns with no codes stored. When the customer came in, the complaint was won't start and th... |
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| 2008 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4.4L Electronic VIN: SALAG25448 Truck came in with transmission slipping, install used transmission , after that the shifter wont even move from park & its saying transmission fault scan test it & found a code U3000-4A Control Module Incorrect component installed, my question si these valve ... |
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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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| 2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1N4AL11D85 This is a Do-Over. I previously posted this and thought it was fixed. Here goes. We installed a remann engine in the 2.5 Altima. "Ever since" it has an intermittent stall on decell to a stop. Never stalls while driving. Seems to occur more after a high speed c... |
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| 2007 Nissan Altima S 2.5L Accessories VIN: 1N4AL21E87 Hi everyone.I will be replacing the body control module on this altima. New one from the dealer. Alldata indicates configuration for this module. With the consult tool. Will this be programming as a pass through or a scantool based configuration. I use a drewt... |
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| 2012 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4.0L Differential locking mechanism VIN: 1N6AD0EV3C Vehicle came to us from another shop who told customer truck needed rear axle bearings. Customer has no complaints when driving the truck. I test drove the vehicle and seems to drive fine for me. Removed rear rotors and inspected axle seals - all OK. Talk furt... |
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| 2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3L Alarm VIN: YS3ED49A65 The alarm on this car activates for no reason and sounds the horns and flashes the lights. The customer wants the alarm system disconnected because he doesn't need it. My limited saab resources don't give me a reliable location for the alarm module or even a r... |
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| 2001 Volvo V70 2.4L MIL Lamp on, VIN: YV1SW61RX1 I am a mobile programming and diagnostics tech. I was called to program the ETM on this 01 Volvo V70. I am using a Drew Cardaq Plus 2 as an interface. I have installed the VIDA from website and purchased the ETM file. When I put in the reference number the veh... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2002 BMW 745Li 4.4L No Start VIN: WBAGN63442 I ended up borrowing a snap on product and pulled a 2737 EWS 3.3 manipulation protection code and was not able to clear it. Then checked electronic immobilizer and had similar code but was able to clear it. Went back to the DME(pcm) and still could not clear... |
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| 2002 Cadillac Eldorado ESC 4.6L alternator VIN: 1G6EL12Y22 A fourth reman alternator finally fixed this one. So all of you guys were right. I would like to thank Louis from Mass for giving me something else to think about. Although this Caddy didn't have the air suspension I started checking for the amount of electric... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.4L Cools Then Quits VIN: 1G1ZK57B39 Sorry For The Delay In Posting The Fix. We Tried 3 Compressors New GM, 2 Expansion Valves, 1 Condenser With Dryer Built In, Removed All Hoses And Blew Air Both Ways, No Fix. Owner Took To Dealer Because They Would Not Send Another Compressor. Dealer Replaced ... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GCHK53K59 Thanks for the replies,I finally replaced the intake manifold gaskets,after cleaning the throttle body,checking the fuel pressure,which was good,and asking the customer about the type of fuel he uses. Spent a lot of time on this one checking and rechecking ma... Trouble codes: P1400. |
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| 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 ST 6.7L fan clutch VIN: 1D7KS28A17 found that the Dealer/OEM fan clutchs have a high failure rate. put in an aftermarket clutch and worked good. thankis to all who replied. |
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| 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.6L Drl VIN: 2C4RDGBGXG contacted engineering in Michigan. they will write a new program for no DRLs |
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| 2007 Ford Fusion SE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3FAHP07197 I hate to do it, but I had to send this one to the dealer. I believe the problem was internal ECM, and I am not equipped to program. Thanks for the replies Trouble codes: P0642. |
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| 2010 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L all ecu VIN: 1GKLVMED6A Bradley had this one right. I found the fuse block under right side of dash to have corrosion in the relays and when I wiggled the connections everything came to life again. I hosed the car down with water on the roof and windshield to find where the water w... |
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| 2003 Honda Civic LX 1.7L No Start VIN: 1HGEM22543 As some of you have suggested i removed the old immobilizer from the original lock cylinder and installed it on the new one and used the old key. sure enough the vehicle started. Thanks for all who took the time to reply. |
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| 2006 Lincoln Zephyr 3.0L Srs VIN: 3LNHM26106 sorry guys car still has not returned, When he comes back I will post repair. Thank for info. I will be looking at in point test C |
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| 2006 Mercury Mariner Premier 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4M2YU56126 Thanks you for your help. I was able to test both purge and vent solenoids there were both ok. cleaned everything from dirt. Disconnect ftp sensor, connector was covered in dirt. Took the car for a ride, before the voltage for the ftp would go below .5 volts a... Trouble codes: P1450 (Unable to bleed fuel tank vacuum). |
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| 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L Hesitation, low idle VIN: 4S4BP61C86 After reading all the replies and checking items that people suggested to check, we only came with one item that seemed to fail sometimes. That would be the fuel injectors. We went as far as taking the right fuel injectors out and running the car. At times the... |
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| 2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Stall VIN: WVWDD63B15 Thank you to everyone who took their time to reply!! My final conclusion with this vehicle is that it was the torque converter lockup sticking. We went ahead and added some Seafoam transmission additive to the trans and it did seem to improve things signific... Trouble codes: P1479 (Brake booster vacuum mechanical failure), P0420 (Catalyst efficiency). |
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