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| 2006 Audi A4 Quattro 3.2L Esp VIN: WAUDG74FX6 Vehicle came in with ESP light on and ESP Fault-Visit Workshop message. Scanned with VAGCOM/VCDS and found code 00493-004 in Brake Control Module (Module 04). Performed Steering Angle Sensor calibration (listed possible cause for code, info from Ross-Tech), co... |
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| 2008 Audi Q7 Premium 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUZZZ4L38 after picking up car at dealer after inlet manifolds replaced,the eng went into limp mode,glow plug light was flashing,eng check light on,found code for hpfp fault,dealer says metal in pump,can someone steer me to some work instructions to replace pump thanks.... Trouble codes: 00013 |
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| 2004 BMW 525i 2.5L ABS module VIN: WBANA53574 Vehicle came in with a 5E34-Left rear wheel speed sensor error code and a 5E30- Left wheel speed sensor no voltage and no speed signal from l/r wheel. I checked for power and ground at the left wheel sensor and had a ground but no power on the blue/white wire... |
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| 1960 Buick Invicta 6.6L heater core VIN: R0239406G4 Is there anyone that remembers how to replace the heater core on a 1960 Buick Invicta with A/C? Thanks, Bill |
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| 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7L Misfire VIN: 2B3LJ54T89 Got a stumper here. I got this from another shop. Customer bought with blowen motor. He took it to the other shop and had them install a used motor. After it was installed vehicle had a cylinder 6 misfire. They swapped coils, injectors, plugs, checked wiring, ... Trouble codes: P0306 (Cylinder 6 misfire) |
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| 1979 Ford F-150 Custom 5.8L Transmission VIN: F15GKFC860 First of all, this truck DOES NOT have a 3 speed automatic. This is a 1979 Ford Frankenstein (I mean F150). This truck originally had a 302, 3-on-the-tree. The owner developed an issue with his clutch leg. While I was away for a few months, he had the engine r... |
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| 2003 GMC Sonoma SL 4.3L Transfer Case VIN: 1GTCT19X73 Hi, The FWD will not engage, either 4-hi or 4-low. Key on has all the selector buttons flashing once then the 2-hi light remains on. When KOER in neutral pressing either 4-hi or 4-low buttons and you can hear the transfer case shift momentarily, the correspond... |
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| 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD SLE 6.0L Hesitation VIN: 1GTGK13U83 vehicle hesitates from a dead stop when you put accelator to the floor. after that vehicle runs fine. fuel pressure is good. vehicle has no codes showing. also has new spark plugs fuel filter and spark plug boots. checked compression and all cyls are ok. also ... |
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| 2010 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L steering system VIN: 1GKLVLED9A Hello GM Techs: I have this 2010 acadia which came from a voc tech shop. Hard steering effort and they performed a system flush and told the teacher it needs a steering column. I verified the condition but can't associate it with vehicle being hot or cold. I s... |
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| 2008 Honda Odyssey LX 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5FNRL38228 This boomerang just keeps coming back. I initially replaced the fuel pump, due to a lack of power concern. It returned a month later with a check engine light. I rechecked the fuel pressure and it is in specs 58psi. It runs well but has a rough idle. I adjuste... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cylinder 1 misfire), P0302 (Cylinder 2 misfire), P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire), P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire), P0305 (Cylinder 5 misfire), P0306 (Cylinder 6 misfire) |
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| 2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.7L Horn VIN: KMHWF35H84 Hello Techs - and thank you in advance for any help or insight. i have my mother in laws 04 Sonata The horn will start to blow even if she is not in the car - sometimes at 3AM. if you tap around on the airbag (where horn buttons are) it will stop. I am guessin... |
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| 2004 Kia Rio Cinco 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNADC16524 Car Came in failed smog . Code p1166, Had new frt. O2 REPLACED REAR O2 VERY OLD & Crusty. Checked frt. O2 , CROSS Threaded, not sure if correct one so replaced it. Put a new PCV VALVE , IACV, & TPS.All suggestion on forums with KIA RIOS WITH THIS CODE. Help ,t... Trouble codes: P1166 (HO2S-Controller Adaptation Diagnosis Malfunction.) |
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| 1983 Porsche 911 SC 3.0L oil VIN: WP0EA0919D After driving vehicle for more than 10 miles, oil will blow back into air box. We have checked oil level with car hot hot and at idle, does this car have a pcv system that might be clogged?? any help is appreciated john |
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| 2002 Toyota Celica GT 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDDR32T42 Hello. We have a system lean code that keeps coming back, P0171. The long term fuel trims are maxed and the short trim hovers around 0 at this point. Things we have done; Cleaned Maf sensor, exchanged maf with new one, replaced intake manifold gasket, checked ... Trouble codes: P0171 |
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| 2008 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.5L Radiator Fans VIN: 4T1BK36B68 Car came in slightly overheating. Both radiator fans will not come on. I checked fuses:OK. Checked fan-relay:OK (will switch with ignition on). Fan Control-Module receives 12V Pos and Ground with Ignition On. Both fan-motors check to function OK when activated... |
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| 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited 2.5L timing components VIN: 2T3BF33VX9 Hello Techs, I need some help here on this Rav4. Loosing a lot of time on this one. This car was originally brought into me for TSB 0041-13 Brief Engine Knock/Rattle Noise at Cold Startup. I replaced the intake cam gear assembly and test drove the vehicle. The... |
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| 2012 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0L Stall VIN: WVWNP7AN2C to Vw gurus out there. got this CC that had melted the fuel pump control unit. vehicle was towed in from the dealer who recommended a replaced fuel pump and fuel pump control unit. replaced them and the vehicle ran for about two minutes and then it stalled. if... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1996 Audi A4 Quattro 2.8L abs VIN: WAUEA88D0T Removed sensor and cleaned, blew out sensor ring and set sensor clearance. Sensor had pushed out when replacing axle and had rust on it. Really appreciate all the replies, very helpful. Thank you! |
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| 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Leak VIN: 1G6DV57V49 Pulled driveshaft found bolt that holds in yoke backed out added rtv and retorted and stopped leaking. |
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| 2005 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3AA63HX5 Thanks Dan [...] did find a 05 5.7 under dodge. When I am making a decision like this I always try an use the exact vehicle. I have found this way there is less risk of burning (My ass if I am wrong due to wrong info). I did compare the forms and mine was off. I d... |
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| 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 5.0L front differential VIN: 1FTFW1EF6D all posts say it normal. they say a milky color but this is like its white paint butt I've changed all 3 trunks now and wont worry about them. thank everyone for there help |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL550 5.5L Lr Window Motor VIN: WDDEJ71X48 Replaced module and that solved the problem Thank you to everyone who responded. |
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| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec 4Matic 3.0L Ride height VIN: 4JGBF2FE4A Great thanks to Tony in California he was spot on this one just like he said were the air spring rolls over in the lower position. Terry from cal. and Richard from Florida,Lars,Chuck and Greg were all in agreement. Thank You Duane |
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| 2007 Nissan Murano SL 3.5L Driveline VIN: JN8AZ08W67 After research I found out that the electronic coupler often fail and lock up.Got one from a different dealer than the one that claimed not to know about this problem. Problem solved.After the fact I foundout that the dealer that knew nothing had sold them the... |
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| 2001 Porsche Boxster Roadster S 3.2L Check engine light VIN: WP0CB29841 The P0343 code refers to the cam sensor signal wire short to battery voltage. I did confirm both sensor had 12V on the signal wire but these are 5V hall effect sensors and it's on the signal wire not the reference wire. I did scope both sensors, they had a goo... |
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| 2008 Saab 9-7x Aero 6.0L Starting VIN: 5S3ET13H78 This one is fixed!! I can't stress enough to not over think things. I did confirm a slow switching pattern from my B1 o2 sensor. After a long conversation with the customer i found out he replaced the o2 sensor without clearing the code. These use a resistor t... |
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| 2008 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5L No Start VIN: JTDKB20U88 The nightmare is over I want to thank everybody for their help Steve got me thinking about other areas found the problem in the invertor lid it had a connector made to it that had got bent and not making a connection You tell me what a felling you get when the... Trouble codes: P0A0D. |
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| 2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited 2.5L timing chain VIN: 2T3BF33VX9 Thanks to all those that replied. The lower sub frame is removable on the timing side of the engine allowing enough room for the timing cover to be removed from the underside of the vehicle. |
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| 2010 Toyota Highlander 2.7L speed sensor VIN: 5TDZA3EH8A The flickering light set off a clue and found poor grounds at driver side cylinder head and body. Amazingly a poor ground caused the trans mph to read about 15 times over. Not sure about the ticking but it's gone for now and car is fixxed!!! Thanks to all for... |
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