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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...	View
	2007 BMW 328i 3.0L abs VIN: WBAVA37587 hello bmw gurus,,customer brought this 328i in for abs light coming on after his kid hit the right front wheel...needed thrust arm so we replaced front arms,,the test drove after you hit 20 mph car starts chuggin and abs lights come on...so scanned for codes.....	View
	2008 BMW X3 3.0si 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBXPC93468 WOW-Please help with this one. I changed the valve cover gasket. Someone said to use 4mm allen on valvetronic motor adjustment when removing it to take some tension off of it. When I put it back I turned both ways to see if it made any difference and did not f... Trouble codes: P0304, P0305, P0300	View
	2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L compressor VIN: 1GCHK29104 Hello all and thanks for looking. I have 2003 Duramax A/C issue that I cannot figure out. I have detailed the work performed to date. The A/C seems to engage after the truck has sat overnight, or today I took it for a test drive, it started out working. As soo...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L power steering hose VIN: 2G1WT58N27 Vehicle has a foamy and somewhat noisy power steering system. Noticed that the pressure hose from the pump is leaking. Looks like a bear to replace. Any tips on replacing this high pressure line that come out of the pump? Thanks!	View
	1979 Chrysler Scout ii 304CID rear servo 727 tranny I have a 727 transmission. I have the valve body removed and I want to remove the rear servo. The adjusting screw is all the way backed off and the arm isn't out of the way far enough to let the servo come straight out. My question is. Is it hard to remove the...	View
	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	View
	2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7HU18D54 Came in on a tow truck CUSTOMER CONCERN started to miss under load on the highway then stalling till it died. DIAGNOSIS Scanned for codes with Verus, found P0300 and codes for bank 1 and 2 downstream sensors lean Went to watch live data and scanner will not c... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Cylinder Misfire)	View
	2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L emergency brake VIN: 2D4GP44L55 So, the customer had the e-brake on while driving, luckily the cables were tied up. this van has stow and go seating. So I replaced both rear cables, hardware, parking brake shoes, adjusters, and OEM parking brake levers. I went through the adjusting procedure...	View
	2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3FTNX20L9Y this truck came in with codes p0171 and p0174 for banks 1 and 2 lean and when at wot has a major loss of power. I have checked fuel pressure ( 30 idle and rises to almost 40 under acceleration) removed both upstream o2 sensors to check for restricted exhaust w... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174	View
	2000 Ford Excursion Limited 5.4L PCM coding VIN: 1FMNU42L5Y Has anyone had success coding a reman PCM using Ford FMP system with passthru tool when getting FEPS open circuit message? I have tested the circuit from DLC to the PCM and find no problem with circuit. I'm using a new Cardaq plus2 tool, and a programming batt...	View
	2000 Ford F-150 4.6L Low Pedal VIN: 1FTRX18W3Y This F-150 has a pedal that will sink to the floor. The initial application is at the right point, but as the pedal is continued to be depressed it quickly goes to the floor. However, it never runs out of brakes and will hold firmly with the low pedal. Initial...	View
	2003 Ford Focus ZTS 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAHP38Z73 Thank you all for the help and the time you guys take out of your day to help others you defiantly deserve a pat on the back. I have a 2003 ford focus come in for a p2004 code Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open. clear the MIL light and the light will co... Trouble codes: P2004	View
	2004 Ford F650 7.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 3FRWF65294 Need some help here... This tow truck was towed to our shop for transmission issues and after we finished transmission repairs vehicle did awesome on road test. Next day we tried to start the truck and it would crank but no start. Shot a little starting fluid ...	View
	2006 Ford E-250 4.6L Hesitation VIN: 1FTNS24W46 backfires thru intake on accel. found both 02s go lean on acell. backfires like pop,pop,pop then smooths out as rpms climb	View
	2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.7L def. VIN: 1FT7W2BT9B hello techs. I have this 2011 ford f250 6.7deisel that has codes,p202d u041 e and p20e8 indentifix says the most comin failure is the reductant pump tsb 11-12- 3 ,what I cant find is the procedure on it, if any body has it I would appreciate it , also do you n...	View
	2014 Ford Explorer 3.5L gauges in cluster VIN: 1FM5K8B80E Car came in intermittently Tach fuel and speedo if rolling would drop for a few seconds and then return. We had	View
	2008 Land Rover LR2 SE 3.2L Gps VIN: SALFS24N48 Hello Fellow Techs, This Landy has an inop.GPS and radio.GPS screen only flashes once and then once short and once long.Radio only displays" 6 CD premium sound" and "Sirius Radio".Using Autologic,scanned GPS for trouble codes and came up with B1049-49,display...	View
	2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 5.5L air suspension VIN: WDDNG86X47 Vehicle new to customer.Airmatic warning on dash. Code stored is 5111:airmatic pressure sensor signal implausible.Am used to finding pressure sensor on valve block but perhaps not on this car which is somewhat differant design.Component in question is y36/6b1....	View
	2011 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Blower Motor VIN: WMWSV3C51B This vehicle arrived with no high speed blower operation. After replacing the blower motor and power transistor(factory parts) the car would develop high speed after running for a couple minutes or when you would move the car. The customer returned the next da...	View
	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...	View
	2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 2.5L A/T Temp light flashing VIN: 4S3BMCG65A After replacing the engine on this vehicle we have a flashing A/T temp light. We checked for codes and there are none. Vehicle runs and shifts great. There is nothing on our scanner to clear adaptive but that is what we suspect as the problem. Fluid is full. A...	View
	2006 Toyota Tundra 4.7L Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TBJT32146 Vehicle experiences surge at higher rpms and bucks when mil light comes with p0016 code. This code has me pulling my hairs. Tried going from basics to scope patters dont see any fall outs or glitches. Trouble codes: P0016 (Cam and crankshaft correlation)	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2010 BMW X5 xDrive30i 3.0L Lighting VIN: 5UXFE4C58A Off to dealer who indeed replaced FRM.Lesson learned:no more quick test or clears on these cars.No info on audio system though.	6
	1996 Buick Skylark Custom 3.1L Misfire VIN: 1G4NJ52M9T yes 16 inches of vacumn is low but needle steady labscope on cylinder 5 when happening burn time was .98 ms KV was 12 but did not see a kickup like would on lean condition I have looked at plugs no cracks even swapped unplugging MAF,EGR made no difference cust...	19
	2015 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 6.2L Safety VIN: 1GYS4UKJ2F This one is fixed. The configuration was not completing because the push button ignition was constantly cycling off during the process. I thought this might be an issue, but could not figure out how to stop it from shutting down. Friend of mine, (long time men...	9
	2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3L power steering VIN: 3GNEK13T42 Thank you all for the input. after replacing the pump and gear box I used the one suggestion and bought the evo bypass kit and that didn't seem to make much difference either. I ended up buying a cheap remanufactured pump for a 2500hd truck of the same vintage...	11
	2006 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2L brake pedal VIN: 3GNDA23D86 ok this is fixed, we replaced the master cyl again and pressure bled a quart of fluid thru it and have a pretty good pedal. thanks to everybody for the help.	16
	2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8L temp gauge and ac compressor control VIN: 1GCGG29C58 It looks like when there is a perceived overheat or some other problem in the cooling system. It shuts off the compressor and maybe doesn't let the temp gauge work.Clearing the code (p0128) made the compressor come on and begin working. I will keep monitoring ...	13
	2005 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L Lights, Gages VIN: 1C4GP45R55 Finally confident of fix. No symptoms for a week and over 200 miles. New battery did not help. Cleaning door sill ground points and grounds under battery did not help. The symptoms ceased only after cleaning and soldering wire to terminal connections on bo...	11
	2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.5L No Start, Stall VIN: WD0PE746X7 I think is probably a computer problem but customer declined spending that kind of cash thanks to all how help	3
	2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTWW33P23 This cream puff is fixed and running better than ever. I ended up pulling all the drivers side injectors, found #2 and #4 with a leaking combustion seal gasket. Bingo! problem found. Since the injectors are not cheap. I choose to install all new seals on the o...	10
	2010 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5L oil consumption VIN: 5KBCP3F81A thank you group,my access to the Honda site expired so I was in the dark on the TSB. Somedata doesn't list it, I didn't know the exact answer but had steered him to the mother ship. He had previously attempted to land there but they waved him off. I coached hi...	19
	2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L No Start, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: KM8SC13E85 We tested all powers and grounds at the ALDL and all checked fine. Adding grounds made no difference. All connectors were cleaned and checked for problems. After a few days sitting in the hot sun the vehicle started and ran fine. After a 25 mile test drive we ...	13
	2008 Hyundai Accent GLS 1.6L Surge VIN: KMHCN46C58 3 of the 5 replies were vacuum leak oriented, so I checked for vac leaks one more time. How I missed the intake runner leak the first time around was my mistake. Two of the upper bolts one the intake had pulled out allowing the intake gasket to get pushed out... Trouble codes: P0507 (Idle higher than expected), P0505 (Idle control system malfunction).	5
	2005 Isuzu NPR 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on, no throttle response VIN: 4KLC4B1U85 Steve nailed it. Chris found a bunch of connectors, behind the grille, contaminated from antifreeze and mud and stuff. Cleaned everything up, and the thing runs great now. He did a great job in his testing, and I learned/was reminded of a lot. Thank you a... Trouble codes: P2135 (Throttle position sensor 12 correlation).	11
	2006 Kia Spectra EX 2.0L pcsv solenoid VIN: KNAFE121X6 After the last update I rechecked the connections at the TCM and used stabilit-22 connection enhancer. The vehicle has been gone now for over a week and the customer has not returned or called back to say it is not shifting again. So it looks like the connecti...	7
	2007 Kia Optima LX 2.4L MIL Lamp on, limp mode VIN: KNAGE12347 Customer opted to have the accelerator pedal replaced. Never ideal to throw parts at a problem. Pedal is replaced, car is gone. Time will tell. Trouble codes: P0698, P2110.	5
	2008 Nissan Altima 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL21E58 Hi everyone...Well I bit the bullet on this one and ordered a new ECM from Nissan and was able to write the Vin using Nissan's J-box program...I took the I-Key and inserted it into the key box slot to the left of the column and the vehicle learned the key on i...	5
	2004 Subaru Forester X 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1SG63694 recheck the evap system multiple times for leaks and found the vent valve failing, it took several activations before the leak would happen... i would advise on testing vent valve multiple times to find the fault. Trouble codes: P0457.	10
	2005 Volkswagen Touareg 3.2L Air Suspension VIN: WVGLG77L85 ROBERT FROM ONTARIO NAILED IT! DIDNT KNOW THESE AIR SHOCKS HAD CHECK VALVES! THANKS MUCH!PULLED CHECK VALVES AND SYSTEM WENT DOWN, PUT SYSTEM TO AUTO AND RIDE HEIGHT IS FINE TILL WE GET NEW VALVES IN. KINDA OF HOPING I NEVER SEE ONE OF THESE AGAIN.	1
	2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 2.5L Mil on VIN: 3VWRM71K88 First I would thank every body who replied. This car is now fixed.Sorry for the late reply. I wanted the customer to drive the car for couple of weeks to be sure it is fixed, as I do not have the expertise in these cars. As I asked in my request most of the ba... Trouble codes: P0411.	8
	2009 Volkswagen Routan S 3.8L engine VIN: 2V8HW34149 i appreciate the replies to my dilemma , i was really hoping to find someone who tried this before but that was not the case. Unfortunately the vehicle was repossesed by the bank one morning from my lot so it looks like this one is out of my hair. thanks again...	8
	2005 Volvo S60 2.4 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1RS61295 Thanks everyone for the response. I realize I was missing what may have been an important detail. The fault would only set when driving. Either on a hard acceleration or the deceleration that followed. It would not set when idling in the shop. I was already... Trouble codes: 640A.	7

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