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	2008 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUDF78E08 Ok, I've got a 2008 Audi A4 2.0t Direct injection engine that is setting a P0011 code after it is driven. The original complaint was some ticking from the valve train area. We replaced the Intake cam, High pressure fuel pump tappet, Rear cam chain tensioner, a... Trouble codes: P0011 (Camshaft A Retard set piont not reached over advanced)	View
	2008 BMW 328xi 3.0L left front headlamp VIN: WBAWC33518 Hello,This 2008 bmw 328xi was brought in with left headlamp not working.owner had brought his own headlamp control unit to install. pleminary work was to connect vedis 2 scanner and attempt to activate low beams ,only passenger lit up.removed bumper and headl...	View
	2013 BMW 528i xDrive 2.0L Engine VIN: WBAXH5C51D This car is from a used car dealer. Before I got it, the car was sent to BMW for diagnostics for a noise from the engine. The notes I have from the dealer indicate that the only diagnostic done was to drain some oil out, they found some amount of metal in it a...	View
	2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.0L Hesitation, Surge Hellllllpppppp!!! This van is driving me nuts already. I work on lots of powerstrokes and duramax so I thought it wouldn't be a problem. It is!!!. Customer told me when he was driving all of sudden lost power . Scanned and found code p2359( low boost). Tested ... Trouble codes: P2359 (Charge pressure control - low boost)	View
	2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WD0BE74557 Vehicle came in with MIL on, Generic description is P2243, but my Autel Maxydis shows P2026- Lambda sensor 1 stern cell. no drive-ability issues that we are aware of, tried two different O2 sensors, (bosch and ntk) no change. I do have B+ on black white wire a... Trouble codes: P2243	View
	2011 Dodge Durango Crew 3.6L alternator VIN: 1D4RE4GG1B as stated in repair history, customer installed his own alternator & battery. still would not charge & brought to us. i have battery voltage at the large wire on the alternator, with no apparent voltage drop, so tested output at the alternator itself, still ju...	View
	1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L pass deactivation switch VIN: 1FTNF21F9X this truck came to me from a body shop owner. his own truck, was rolled over. Aig Bag not deployed.has no light on pass switch - makes no difference when turned on / off. followed trouble tree in Ford manual to bad switch & other code leads to bad Module. modu...	View
	2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Poor Fuel Economy, no power, weak VIN: 1FTSW31F31 customers complaint was the truck wont go over 45mph. truck came in with codes p1754, p0514, p1316, p1211. codes p1754 and p0514 have always been on. I replaced the IDM because of code p1316. after replacing the IDM I ran a injector buzz test it set codes p127... Trouble codes: P1754, P0514, P1316, P1211	View
	2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1FTSW31PX3 Calling all Powerstroke specialists. I've got a powerstroke here thats giving me a run for the money. New customer called in on a Friday morning wanting me to install a FICM in his truck because the dealer told him that was what was needed to repair this issue... Trouble codes: P0263 (Cylinder 1 contribution fault), P0266 (Cylinder 2 contribution fault), P0269 (Cylinder 3 contribution fault), P0272 (Cylinder 4 contribution fault), P0275 (Cylinder 5 contribution fault), P0278 (Cylinder 6 contribution fault)	View
	2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L rotors, calipers, master cylinder VIN: 1FMPU175X5 We may need advice on two separate problems. This vehicle has recently developed a hard pedal like it has no assist until you press super hard then the assist comes on and about puts you into the windshield. The other issue has been there since he got the ve...	View
	2009 Infiniti M35 X 3.5L Seat belt VIN: JNKCY01F99 Replaced rear calipers, flush/bled brake system-- Pedal feels soft---pumps up after 1st apply---drove vehicle through a few abs stops on gravel and pedal seemed better, yet a little soft---We bled the brakes 4 more times and never got a great pedal. Not knowin...	View
	2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, low power VIN: 1J4GW48S0Y Hello Techs, This jeep came in with blown engine, we replaced engine with rebuilt. After replacement customer complains of lack of power and slightly rough idle, No codes ,no misfire counts but when checking idle vacuum we have 12 "at idle! steady needle ,vac...	View
	2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L Skim/Pcm VIN: 1J4GW48S82 Vehicle starts then stalls. Testing has me down to replacing the SKIM and possibly the PCM. I have the DRB111 and believe I should be able to program the SKIM. Reading through the instructions, it appears that I may be able to do the PCM also by entering the V...	View
	2012 Kia Sedona LX 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDMG4C73C Smoke tested system. Canister closed valve appeared to be leaking very slightly. Mode 6 data was at 35 with a max of 22. Replacing valve brought it down to 25. I can't find any leaks. Flow meter goes down to zero when testing. Does anyone know of any common pr... Trouble codes: P0456	View
	2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0L Mechanical VIN: JM1NC25F77 Anybody had an evaporator out of one of these? Alldata is very vague on removal procedure. Does the HVAC box come out with the dash? I dont see any way to remove the dash first then the HVAC box from the firewall like we do on all other cars. Thanks	View
	2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4.0L stall/runs rough on VIN: 1N6AD07W46 We have a 2006 Nissan frontier LE 4.0l which intermittently will stall once on start up. When restarted, mil flashes quickly, abs light flashes and engine runs roughly and at low rpm with black smoke from tailpipe. No fault codes evident. It has happened to us...	View
	2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5L hybrid inverter VIN: 1N4CL21E77 hello i need information for a hybrid inverter. i need known good temperature sensor readings for mg1 and mg2 at sea level @ 80 ambient temperature. i have a snap on scanner and its reading: mg1 fixed @ 59 f. and for mg2 80 f. I am concerned if these are the c...	View
	1992 Pontiac Grand Prix LE 3.1L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1G2WH54T9N this vehicle was towed in with a no start after parking. Vehicle turns over and stumbles trying to start. Occasionally it will start and run for about 5-10 seconds. Fuel pressure was tested and was @ 42p.s.i Spark quality is poor, the spark tested with vis...	View
	2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 3.8L Shifter VIN: WP0AB29946 Alright fellow techs. I have this Porsche 911 , came on the hook shifter linkage inop, not very familar with this system, i checked trans. and can shift manually , cables look good . my question is are these shifters know to break, and do you have to have the ...	View
	2011 Toyota Camry SE 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF3EK0B I am hoping that someone has come across this issue and can provide insight or some better tests for me to narrow down the problem. Mitchell has some scan tool tests for this code, basically you clear the code then put the car in "Check Mode" so any codes will... Trouble codes: P0016	View
	2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 3.5L Rear Differential VIN: 2T3DK4DV0C Hello IATN Techs I am having a drive line vibration going 70km and up. I first balanced all 4 tires and went for a second road test and am still feeling A vibration. The vibration I am feeling seems to be coming from the rear seats, as well as I am feeling it...	View
	2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L Cltuch Pedal VIN: 3VWSE69M84 We have replaced the clutch system entirely. The customer complains that the clutch pedal stuck to the floor and he had to stop and pull it up with his hand. Of course we cant duplicate the problem. This is the second time he has brought it back for this sympt...	View
	2008 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L abs VIN: WVWFV71K88 Car came in with tire light on we CK it and found 3 sensor was bad we program 3 sensor and install now we found code 01487 -system function test -no or incorrect basic setting/adaptation we try but it's asking for a 7-digit PIN workshop code and importer numbe...	View

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	2001 Audi TT Quattro 1.8L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: TRUUT28N41 THANKS FOR THE REPLIES WHAT I DID WAS REPAIR AN OLDER SCAN TOOL I HAD, IT HAD 2 BROKEN WIRES IN THE HARNESS. USED THIS SCAN TOOL ON AUDI STILL NO CODES. WENT TO GENERIC OBD 2 DID SHOW IT HAD AT ONE TIME A P0302. WHAT ID DID WHEN I SEE THIS CODE ON CARS WIT...	9
	2005 Audi A4 1.8L lights VIN: WAULC68E85 thank you guys the car fix i give the car back to the guy thank you guys again	16
	2009 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L Unknown VIN: WAULF78K69 Thank you for all the replies, customer end up decide [...] pick up the car & drive until the problem happen again. Will update if he bring it back, thanks again for all the advice.	4
	1997 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCGK29R9V Thank you for all your help. I did a quick power balance test at distributor cap. Cylinders 2&8 had weak spark. I replaced the cap and rotor and the truck runs great. Fuel trim levels dropped down. So what was happening is all the air going into the cylinder, ... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174 (bank 2 lean).	22
	2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L Replaced VIN: 3GNEC16Z95 Great advise from all of you guy's This is one of the automobile's that will eat your lunch and dinner.. I'm from GA but from the show me state as well.. I have to have physical proof.. I had the rear case split apart with a sniffer and a black light and could...	24
	2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3L Windshield wipers VIN: 1GCNKPEC0E Removed connectors at BCM and inspected terminals. Didn't see any major signs of fretting. Applied dielectric grease to all BCM terminals and reconnected connectors.	6
	1999 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.8L No Start, strtr wont engage VIN: 1C4GP64LXX Most replies had been done at an earlier repair. There were a couple of things not tried that we did apply and are currently driving and waiting to see if those options(checking wiring harness under driver fender well had worn/bare wires)none were found, and ...	22
	2005 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L Misfire VIN: 2C3AA63H85 I wanted to wait a week to make sure car did not come back. Thanks for all the replies, most felt that lifters were bad but as I said if I unplugged MDS harness behind left cylinder head then all the rocker arms worked properly. Charles from California sugges... Trouble codes: P1414, P1416.	8
	2005 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2L wont pass NYSI VIN: 1C3AN65LX5 Yahoo Its fixed Thanx for all the help The problem was actually in the connector at the computer and I want to include as much info here as possible The Computer box shows [...] Bosch The #7 Wire from the ObdII connector to Pin 29 on C4 Labeled ... Trouble codes: P2313 (Can Fault Implausible selector module position), P2300 (Can Fault No comm), 1174 (Steering Angle Sensor), 1175 (Steering angle sensor - stability control will not clear), 1040 (No Comm with ECM from Instrument cluster), 1755 (NO comm with HVAC to instrument cluster).	9
	2003 Ford Windstar SE 3.8L Cruise control VIN: 2FMZA52433 Thanks to the people that responded Going to try the newer switch on the master cyl customer doesnt want to spend much	5
	2009 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5L Steering VIN: 1FMDK06W79 We are waiting for the customer to bring in vehicle to change the Steering Rack.We tried all recommendations and think the problem is internal	12
	2010 Ford Mustang 4.0L No Start VIN: 1ZVBP8AN3A After pulling timing cover and seeing timing was on I could smell the thermostat housing and see a burnt paste. Insurance company towed it away usa1 insurance company has there on preferred shops and talked owner into moving it . It's ok owner was a problem fr...	19
	2010 Honda Accord LX 2.4L E-Brake VIN: 1HGCP2E36A I had the customer bring the car back and there were new calipers on the shelf. I'm wondering what went wrong? When the brake cable is pulled the piston does not move. Removed the calipers and tried moving the parking brake lever, still no movement. I removed ...	11
	1985 Lincoln Town Car 5.0L master cylinder? VIN: 1LNBP96F5F First of all, thank you to those who read every word and thought about what I said. I believe 4 out of 17 were exactly right...mostly those breathing salt air...lol. I need some of that! More than 4 wanted me to replace parts I said I already replaced. The pro...	17
	2006 Mazda Tribute i 2.3L ABS Module VIN: 4F2YZ02Z36 Vehicle is fixed. I emailed Mazda technical support and was given the build data for the ABS module. I used IDS to do this, but my Autel MS908 would also have worked.	3
	2010 Mazda 3 S 2.5L fog lights VIN: JM1BL1H56A RELAY UNDER RIGHT FENDER LINER BEHIND HEADLIGHT LIKE OTHERS STATED. THANKS	2
	2000 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L No Start VIN: 4A3AA46G9Y Thank you for the replies, they were very helpful. Its nice that there are willing to help. The problem was the white wire coming from the ignition failure sensor. It was broken two inches apart from the connector. So I was measureing what was coming out,but I...	4
	2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0L transmission VIN: 4A3AC54H52 Failed torque convertor. Torque convertor is locked up. Transmission fluid is clean. Checked for ground on Red/Yel wire at pin 107 of ECM. No command for lockup present. Applying ground, can hear solenoid click indicating that solenoid is likely functioning pr...	6
	2007 Other GM MRAP 7.2L Crank Circuit Error on my part. Engine is a 6 cyl not 8. Data for this machine held closely by BAE Systems. They have supplied some partial wiring diagrams & trouble shooting diagrams. This will turn out to be a time consumptive nightmare !	4
	2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L overheating VIN: 4S4BP60C99 Ok after having this vehicle for nearly 2 weeks it is FIXED. Mike and Peter got me on the right track but without and explanation why. Then Leo pointed out the obvious but again why is it overheating. Wayne gave me a quick and dirty way to bleed the air out wh...	16

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