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| 2006 BMW X3 3.0i 3.0L Hesitation, Surge VIN: WBXPA934X6 This is a well documented issue with E83s and a TSB from BMW about the fix. We have recurring fault 2961 SUBJECT MS45.1 Oxygen Sensor Faults 2960, 2961, 2973 and 2974 MODEL E46 3 Series (All models except 325xi and 330xi) E60 5 Series (525i, 530i) E83 X3... Trouble codes: 2961 (O2 Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 Exhaust Temperature Too High After Catalytic Converter Bank 2) |
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| 2007 BMW 328i 3.0L No Start VIN: WBAVC53527 Car came in last week after other shop couldn't find no start problem. I found these codes and blown fuse (F02 in engine electronics box). Replaced fuse and all OK for one week. I get from ALLDATA the fuse runs camshaft sensors, VANOS solenoids, water pump ele... Trouble codes: 2ACC, 2ACB, 2A0A, 2E85, 2A9B |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1L whistling noise VIN: 1GCHK23GX1 Hi guys, a tech in the shop is doing some side work, and came to me to ask to post a help request, and I told him I would. He is working on this Silverado with an 8.1 engine. It has what he describes as a whistling noise at partial throttle between 1700 and 22... |
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| 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Dream 2.4L Brake System VIN: 3C8FY68B32 A great customer of our shop wanted a complete brake replacement due to age of car. Pads were grinding on rear. Replaced all calipers, hoses, rotors and pads. Also 2 master cyls. Bleed brakes. Good. Useed computer to bleed abs system then rebleed system. Pedal... |
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| 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.9L lack of power VIN: 1B7HF13Z4X Since i have had such a problem with the new reman engine, is it possible that the cam or crank is out of time? The cam and crank are in sync as the scan tool shows. i have no check engine light. Fuel pressure is with in spec while driving and at idle. all of ... |
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| 2007 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7L oil pan VIN: 1D8GU58KX7 Hello fellow techs.We have a 07 nitro 4x4 that has a oil pan leak.ALLDATA says the front axle assembly has to be removed.We were wondering if this is true or can the job be done without removing the front axle assembly.LOOOKS like lots of room,i do realize tha... |
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| 2010 Ford Focus SEL 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FAHP3HN8A I put a new Ford PCM into this Focus a couple weeks ago and had the following problem(s. The car was a no start after new PCM install and programming. I had codes 1260- Theft detected Vehicle Immobilized and 1622-Immobilzer does not match. Through the help of ... Trouble codes: B1213 (Antitheft of Programmed keys below min) |
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| 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 6.0L Driveline VIN: 1GTHK23U96 Concern is thump/light clunk/ thud when taking off or coming to a full stop that bounces the rear suspension up and down like a fast stop. Reminds me of a slip yoke slip stick that gm has dealt with for years on various models. Replaced rear drive shaft slip... |
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| 2008 GMC Savana 3500 4.8L long cranking VIN: 1GDGG31C28 Hi everybody and thanks in advance! Ok I went through alldata and mitchells diagnostic chart and the results tells me neesd computer, so we installed a new one and reprogramed and same thing same code comes back also, put new cam sensor and the short harness m... Trouble codes: P0340 (Camshaft position CMP Sensor circuit) |
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| 2008 Hyundai Accent GLS 1.6L Surge VIN: KMHCN46C58 Hyundai comes in with idle problem. Replaced IAC, it helped, but didn't solve problem. Now when idling at about 600 rpm, it appears that injector pulse to cylinders 3 & 4 is being turned on and off? Not listed above are the misfire codes of random and all 4 cy... Trouble codes: P0507 (Idle higher than expected), P0505 (Idle control system malfunction) |
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| 1995 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJHX1746S The vehicle will stall at idle after being warmed up fairly consistently. it will restart immediately. transmission shifts fine. stalls in park neutral drive or reverse. typically the car drives fine but will stall at idle when warm. eventually the car will ru... Trouble codes: P0400, P0411, P1178, P1316 |
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| 2008 Kia Sedona LX 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDMB23398 Have traveled the chart for this code via ShopKey and I'm not sure if I should proceed with this job. This code sets regularly at an idle after 2 cycles. The pids for cam commanded and actual both only flicker between -1 to +1 and "VVT system" shows "off" (at ... Trouble codes: P0016 |
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| 2008 Kia Rondo LX 2.7L Electronic VIN: KNAFG526X8 Customer says the A/C doesn't work. I found that the system's low on refrigerant, so I recharged. Still no A/C after recharging, the clutch isn't engaging. Using a scan tool (solus) I can see that the pressure sensor is working correctly. (same reading as ga... |
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| 2009 Kia Borrego EX 3.8L No Start VIN: KNDJJ74109 thanks in advance for reading and or posting thoughts. Vehicle came in on the hook, no crank, no start. Had power going to starter but no crank, installed starter, Now we have crank, no start. Checked codes, P0603, vin not programmed. I have no capabilities to... Trouble codes: P0630 |
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| 2006 Lexus GS300 3.0L Transmission VIN: JTHBH96S56 Vehicle came in with direct and reverse clutch failure rebuilt transmission and it burned clutches again removed unit and upon inspection of drum found crack in drum replaced drum direct and reverse and now we have this delayed engagement in drive car shifts f... |
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| 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L a/c VIN: WDBJF65J4Y Hey all, This customer called us last week and made an appointment for the blower being inop. We found a faulty blower motor but replaced the regulator and the motor at the same time. He brought it back today because he says that the vent temps are differen... |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 5.5L Crankcase ventilation VIN: WDDNG71X57 Noticable whistling from top of engine, loudest in valley under intake manifold?? Sound gone if oil cap opened or vent hose to vapor separator removed. Does not seem to have excessive crancase vacuum as when vent valve fails on M156 engine. Cannot find functio... |
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| 2009 Mini Cooper S 1.6L MIL Lamp on, Loss of power VIN: WMWMF73529 Hello fellow techs, we have this Mini S that we are in the process of diagnosing. It has quickly reoccurring code 2885 "Boost pressure control deviation plausibility" the "reduced power mode" comes on when this happens and there is a noticeable reduction in th... Trouble codes: 2885 (Boost pressure control deviation plausibility) |
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| 2005 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4.0L Air Conditioner VIN: 5N1AN08W65 Need some help, A/C clutch comes on with blower speed on 1 only, but no blower output. No A/C clutch on blower speeds 2,3,4, but have blower output. Have changed control panel with no change. This is a manual, single zone system. Cannot retrieve any codes from... |
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| 2000 Porsche Boxster Roadster 2.7L convertible top VIN: WP0CA2980Y Good evening Porsche techs everywhere.This boxster was brought to me with a top that will not close.Pull e-brake,Push the close button,nothing happens,no noise but push open and I hear the motor forcing,which isn't right.Did a pin out and everything is good.Se... |
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| 2007 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TEJU62N87 Alldata and mitchell say you have to pull the cylinder heads to access the knock sensors( 18 hrs) is this true?? Trouble codes: P0328 (Knock sensor) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1999 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L Shifting VIN: 1GBJC34F6X thanks to all for a lot of good info. after replacing the torq-convertor we have taken turns test driving the truck through out the week end and have put over 100 miles on it. the truck shifts great the trans works perfect. and yes we are all getting past that... |
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| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Touring 3.8L No Start VIN: 2A4GP54L96 benny from texas hit on the head. got luck check all power and grounds. all check good. so there was another van was excactly the same. switch fuse box started right up everything works thanks benny |
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| 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Manafold VIN: 1FTSW31P03 Thanks for all the help, Ron was right removing the fender well and shock tower, gave me just enough room to get an angle drill on the bolts. As far as welding nuts on them they were recessed a Bit and I was concerned about get a good angle to make it work. Th... |
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| 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4L windows,cluster,ac,sunroof VIN: 1FTPW12V36 I am still plugging away at it and will probably open up another request if possible. I have replaced the cluster with 2 new factory units from ford. whenever i plug in the right side plug fuse 21 blows. I am not sure what is causing this. i can bypass the blk... |
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| 2006 Ford Taurus SEL 3.0L Starter and ignition system VIN: 1FAFP56U16 Found one ground for the computer was getting an intermittent ground and had checked good on a previous test but when double checking things found it to be bad when the harness was moved slightly. |
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| 2007 Ford Fusion SE 2.3L Surge VIN: 3FAHP07Z17 Pulled intake, replaced PCV valve in the oil seperator behind intake, all is well. Thank you. |
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| 1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L No Start VIN: JHMCG6673X Hello and thank you to everyone who took the time to help me with this one. I tried a distributor...still no fix. This vehicle after manipulating the throttle, cranking and shooting it with brake clean would take off and run sometimes. The vehicle actuall... |
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| 2002 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L windshield wiper delay and washer VIN: 5FNRL18902 I found some good testing info on Identifix. I confirmed the switch was bad. Replaced it and the system still did not work properly Took the Multiplex module out and it smelled burnt. Replaced that and the system worked. I also replaced the wiper motor. The ... |
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| 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3L 12V Battery VIN: JHMFA36237 Thanks for all of your help. I checked the 12 volt battery with a load tester and capacitance tester and it passed on both accounts. There is continuity from the DC-DC converter to the battery and there are no codes at all. The battery is the right size and ty... |
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| 2003 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.4L Unknown VIN: 1J4FA29143 well the customer ended up taking the vehicle and still hasnt returned. Im almost positive that it needs a pcm. when i inspected the pcm it looked like it had slight water damage on the inside. Thank you to everyone for your help. |
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| 2008 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4.4L Electronic VIN: SALAG25448 Thanks to all of you guys, I did swap the TCM module & that fix it , Thanks again |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI 3.0L turbo VIN: 4JGCB22E98 car has plenty of power but will still have the bucking at high rpm..from what i have read and replies i got it is very critical to have a matched setup which makes perfectly good sense..customer is driving and will make a decision if he can afford to get the ... |
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| 1997 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L No Start, Hesitation VIN: JT5FG02TXV Well guys I could not come up with a resolve for this crazy issue I was dealing with. Customer wound up taking it to a "Toyota shop" that he knows. They had the car for 2 weeks and said it was a bad starter. I was hoping to hear something legitiment so I could... |
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| 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Transmission VIN: JTEHH20V52 I am closing this as a fix as the main concern of no movement has been addressed. These symptoms bundled with the things that I did will ultimately help someone in the future. Vehicle was towed in due to being immobile after aprox 1 mile of driving in wh... |
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| 2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.7L Rear window VIN: JTEBT14R15 A big thank you to all who took the time to respond. This one is fixed. It turns out that the code and the non-functioning rear window were not related at all. Many responses pointed towards the rear wiper. The rear module showed that the wiper was parked a... |
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| 2007 Toyota Prius 1.5L Master cylinder VIN: JTDKB22U87 Thanks to everyone for the helpful replies and information; Carolyn with some very important info and David providing me with an alternative contact through a private email to a Prius specialist. We replaced the brake actuator with a used unit, did the bleed ... |
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| 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4.2L Starting VIN: WVWAF93D15 Replace the main power cable from the starter battery to the starter motor and that fixed my problem, the funny part is when i ohm test the cable it tested fine,when i removed the cable & tested again every time i twist the cable I got different readings.Any w... |
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| 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.5L Mechanical VIN: 3VWRM71KX8 Thanks to all that responded. I advised the customer that unless he smelt the brakes or there was any smoke the temperature is normal. I agree the brake caliper that seized did not cause his wheel bearing to fail. |
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