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| 2009 Acura TSX 2.4L TPMS initialization VIN: JH4CU26689 Bought this car a few months ago and never had an issue with the Tire Pressure sensors. Problem just started a week ago. I can use my SnapOn TPMS reader and go to each wheel and get all the sensor data but when you start the vehicle the light comes on for TPMS... |
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| 2003 Audi RS6 4.2L Key VIN: WUAPV64B03 Can anyone tell me how to adapt a key to this car with ODIS? I have contacted AUDI, and they will not help me. I have a locksmith ID, I have ODIS up and running. I have a dealer ID and password. This car has [...] in the cluster. There used to be a guid... |
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| 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6L Radio VIN: 1G6DW67705 I have this Cadillac that came from a body shop for no crank, found a bad ECM change ECM now radio is in theft lock, but the radio worked when it came in. Did a code scan when it came in no codes but a communication code on the ECM U0100,after replacement no c... |
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| 2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 6.2L Safety VIN: 1GYS4UKJ2F Hi everyone. Thanks for your time. Body shop replaced front airbags and seatbelts( motorized) and SRS module (SDM). Called me in to program. Programming said successful but setup failed at Deployment loop enable step. Keep getting message " SDM has indicated t... |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Multiple sys VIN: 2GCEK19T54 Gentlemen, I have an electrical glitch in this Silverado that is annoying because it should be easy to see but I am not finding it. The customer brought the truck over with the ABS & Red brake light on , the push button 4wd panel would not work properly, and t... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2L brake pedal VIN: 3GNDA23D86 any one ever seen this before? |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNF121638 Vehicle came in with check engine light on po449 smoke tested found purge valve stuck open and vent valve will not close replaced both of them smoke tested passed .verified computer would turn valves on and off.cleared codes truck came back 3 days later same c... Trouble codes: P0449 |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GNALDEK7C I have a 2.4L direct injected engine in this 2012 Equinox that has me banging my head against the wall. This is a dealers car so no previous history is known. As you can see before I got involved with this misfiring problem, 2 coils were installed, fuel injec... Trouble codes: P0300 (misfire) |
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| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 2A8HR64X78 I'm embarrassed to be another hand on this car, but i'm trying to help. We have a P0339 active with a hard start. takes over 10sec to start, acts the same with CKP unplugged. It was just at Chrysler dealer for a new PCM, and the checked timing marks and said t... Trouble codes: P0339 |
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| 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3A8FY489X9 i have this pt crusier that keeps setting p0304, new plugs and wires, the compression on # 4 is 100, compression on # 1 is 130, i didnt check the other two yet because intake plennim has to come off for that, is that 30 lbs of pressure enough to cause this, or... Trouble codes: P0304 |
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| 1994 Dodge B350 5.2L No Start VIN: 2GCEK19T5R 94 dodge B350 5.2 gas complaint, died on traffic light.. i cant duplicate problem, but the only thing i can duplicate is no start when hot and if van does it theres no spark, no power on IGN coil,alternator, injector and pump. which make sense because of ASD r... |
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| 2002 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L lack of power VIN: 1FTYR144X2 thanks in advance everyone!!! need some help on this one. vehicle is fleet truck with 180k had head work done approx. 2yrs ago. had no power on accel. cats were plugged. replaced both cats with factory parts.had misfire on #5 & partial misfire on #3. replace f... |
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| 2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPW14525 truck came in with MIL on, little surge, hesitation, just all-round running rough. Scan the truck and found lean codes for both banks, preformed a intake smoke test it pass with no leaks found. Found fuel pressure ok but for a view dollars I put in a new filte... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174 |
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| 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L Unknown VIN: 1FMCU59H57 Someone please help. I bought an Escape hybrid with 94k thinking it still had a lot of life left in it for only $500. It was a close friend and I knew the owner babied the vehicle. So I installed a used engine being that is why they sold it to me so cheap howe... |
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| 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 6.0L Rear leaf spring bushings VIN: 2GTEK63N55 Replacing rusted rear spring shackles on a 2005 GMC Sierra 4X4. Shackle bolts in rear spring eye seized into bushing. The Dorman kit that I have does not come with bushings and Dorman does not offer them. The GM part number is [...] but it is discontinued. ... |
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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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| 2011 Lexus IS250 2.5L 1-2 and 2-3 shift VIN: JTHBF5C29B Hello fellow mechanics/technicians: My customer has recently purchased this 2011 Lexus IS250. It is an extremely clean car and has no evidence of abuse. I have confirmed the customer's complaint of a "notchy" sensation (hanging up) during the l-2 and 2-3 shift... |
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| 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG 5.5L Suspension VIN: WDBPJ73J01 Car came in for fluid flush and filter replacement. Different shop change hydraulic pump and one of the pressure hoses.Right front side is all the way down. Scan with SDS codes: c1525-032- calibration of the plunger travel sensor has not been successfully perf... |
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| 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBUH82J54 Hi group , this has a p0410 found drivers side port carboned up is there any way to clean this without removing the head? Thanks for any help, i misdiagnosed this and did alot of other work on it just trying to not eat it or recall customer. Thanks again!1 Trouble codes: P0410 |
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| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WD3PF4CC3B Unfortunately we do not have a sprinter scan tool at our disposal so I am checking generic codes with our scan tool. Getting a U0106 code for lost communication with glow plug control module upon start-up. Checked power and ground to module as well as ohmed ou... Trouble codes: U0106 |
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| 2000 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L No Start VIN: 4A3AA46G9Y Need help with this from you Mitsubishi techs out there. Having a hard time with this ignition system, I can not figure out why I should have at wires black red coming from the ignition failure sensor to the ignition coil. The problem with this car is no spark... |
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| 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 3.5L Reverse VIN: JA4MT41R71 transmission had a code 44 4th gear inplausible. it did not pull in reverse but lunged in forward gear. Did replaced trans with used unit. after verifying fluid was severely burnt. check range position and for input and output rpm. with new trans vehicle left ... |
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| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4.0L drive VIN: 5N1AR18W25 Good day I have this pathfinder in limp mode scan NO codes in Transmission or engine reverse is good drive forward but feel like 3rd gear only, the only thing i find is the O/D light in dash stays On will not true off with O/D switch. I am thinking Bad TCM but... |
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| 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L Pedal VIN: JT3GN86R0V We have this 4 runner with a very very hard brake pedal. It takes all you have to make this thing stop. We started with a "NEW" master cylinder, when that didn't fix it we inspected the front calipers and noticed only one piston was coming out, so we replaced ... |
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| 2001 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 4T1BF28B41 Hello everyone, Starting up the week and right off the bat we got a question for our follow techs out there. This vehicle was towed in with a no start; pulled up the DTC's and also checked battery condition and found the CKP needing to be replaced as well as ... Trouble codes: 12 (Faulty RPM signal) |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0L Surge VIN: 9BWGL61J44 Problem is slight surge around 60mph only in cruise control mode..customer commutes 50+ miles daily to work on freeway and would really like us to get to bottom of this...this is a "fly by wire" throttle body with the cruise controlled internally by the ECM...... |
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| 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 3.2L Air Suspension VIN: WVGLG77L85 Code 01400-rear end is stuck at full height. With scanner test will not go down or up(front will). Pulled air lines at compressor for rear shocks- no air pressure at either. Disconnected both rear level sensors and operated by hand while watching scanner and b... |
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| 2005 Volvo S40 T5 2.5L Air Condition VIN: YV1MS68265 Has anyone replace air quality sensor & does it need programming |
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| 2005 Volvo S60 2.4 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1RS61295 Vehicle presented with fault 640a intake camshaft, signal missing Vehicle already had a newer updated style oil control solenoid, which tested good. Camshaft position sensor also appeared newer. We removed upper cover and found timing belt 1 tooth off Custom... Trouble codes: 640A |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1990 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 2GCEC14K5L one of you fellows suggested a splice where the sensor power is shard by the TPS and the map. I searched for that splice and could not find it. Needless to say No problem. I have a couple friends in the business. we sat for a while discussing this thing.we all... Trouble codes: 43 (knock circuit), 42 (spark control). |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8L No Start VIN: 2G1WX15K41 thanks for all the replies. After carefully examination of the lower fuse panel and checking all the wires, we determined the only possible answer was the ignition relay. The car would only intermitantly become a no start when cycling key off and on multiple t... Trouble codes: P0443. |
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| 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDS13S12 HEY GUYS SORRY FOR THE DELAYED TIME TO CLOSE THE POST. SO IT TURNED OUT THAT EVERYONE PRETTY MUCH HIT IT ON THE SPOT. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE THROTTLE BODY. AFTER REPLACING THE HARNESS, THE PROBLEM NEVER RETURNED. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR A... Trouble codes: P1221 (Tps sensor 1-2 correlation), P1484 (Cooling system fan performance). |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Uplander LT 3.9L Coolant VIN: 1GNDV33137 This vehicle did have a defective oil cooler system. The oil cooler is above the oil filter and is attached to the block. The oil cooler was allowing motor oil to get mixed with coolant. If you attempt this repair keep in mind that you need to order 4 pieces... |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3L Engine Oil Pressure VIN: 3GNTKFE30B replaced oil pump, pick up tube and -o- ring also the relieve valve on the oil pan since i had it out. thanks for everyone who responded. |
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| 2001 Dodge Intrepid SE 2.7L Compressor VIN: 2B3HD46RX1 Thank you for all the replies. We replaced the set up new compressor with a used compressor and because so many recommended, replaced condenser as well. Two weeks and all seems to be ok. |
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| 2006 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3KA53H96 Well unfortunately my friend is unable to take to the dealer for the PCM, health issues are taking his money at this time, if he does get it to the dealer I will update with repair. I want to thank all who responded and apologize for the delay. IATN is awesome... 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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| 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L No Start, Surge, Stall VIN: 1FTNW21P73 Well, the owner went off to welding school and left the truck at my shop...its gonna be several weeks before he gets back, hopefully with a job, so we can get back on it. We replaced the lcp sensor, as some suggested, but it changed nothing. We did change the ... |
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| 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali 6.2L computer VIN: 1GKFK66867 I found the 28 page tsb and followed it finding no problems with wire chafing. Tried to sell an ABS module but customer denied. Oh well. Ill let you know if we do eventually come up with a fix. |
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| 2005 Honda Accord LX 2.4L Surge VIN: 1HGCM56415 most of you were correct. cleaned iac, and also had a bad tps, performed relearn and vehicle idle correctly now. thanks for all those that responded. |
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| 1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L starter VIN: SAJKX1740S BCM was found to be faulty. Replaced with a used BCM due to availability of a new BCM. Have communication and starts up fine. Did not need to program used BCM. |
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| 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L Battery VIN: 1J8GN58K28 We tried unplugging the switch with no change. Replaced the latch assembly with no change. Inspected wiring between door and body numerous times, removed the drivers seat and carpet, inspected wiring under foot well area, then got pissed off and walked away fo... |
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| 1990 Lexus LS400 4.0L e,p.r. VIN: JT8UF11E8L Thanks to all who responded. Al from Florida Said to put a Thermostat switch from a Ford E van in to shut the compressor clutch off when it got too cold. That got me thinking since I plan to put an accumulator in this car any way I can use one that has a press... |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 5.5L No Start, No crank VIN: WDBSK71FX8 Thanks to all who replied,especially Roy and Terry. I just got back from 3 months of sick leave and I guess I guess my brain is still out. The problem was a bad starter.Simple test at terminal 50 after lifting vehicle. Seems these newer Mercedes are having mor... |
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| 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman 1.6L no power VIN: WMWMM33589 Owner decided to take vehicle-he is going to replace the waste gate himself-although I told him we has bypassed it and it did not help? |
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| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR 2.0L Clutch VIN: JA3AW86V38 Thanks to all. Matt explained it well. Damaged spring plate by that time, still came loose though. Ended up swinging cradle away from trans to install. Did not disconnect steering FYI |
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| 2004 Nissan Frontier XE 2.4L Cuts out, Fail safe mode VIN: 1N6DD26T34 Thank you everyone, but this customer decided that euthanasia was the best option for this vehicle. Five of the Seven replies I got focused on the speed sensor. Charles from Massachusetts reported that Nissan has some very strange (and undocumented) behaviors... Trouble codes: P0500 (Vss), P0400 (Egr problem), P0420 (Low catalyst efficiency). |
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| 2007 Nissan Xterra X 4.0L coolant VIN: 5N1AN08W77 vehicle is fixed and gone. customer is happy. thanks for the replies. turns out it was the thermostat. I originally replaced the thermostat due to the rubber seal being effected by the oil in coolant. replaced it with an aftermarket thermostat thinking it woul... |
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| 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4L cluster, power steering, radio, data bus VIN: 2CKDL73F46 Looks like the problem was a loose ground at the power steering control module. Thank you everyone who took the time to reply! |
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| 2014 Ram ProMaster 3500 3.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C6URVJG1E Charles hit the nail on the head with this one... Before I installed the new upper plenum this morning i removed the Rear Valve Cover and just took a peak underneath it... What i found was both Intake Rockers were loose and what was even better, the Cam Lobe... Trouble codes: P0301 (Misfire Cylinder 1). |
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