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	2002 Audi TT Quattro 1.8L compressor VIN: TRUUT28N32 ok guys thanks in advance have this audi and cannot get a/c compressor to come on unless fans are already on . have checked power and grounds at fan module all are good.even fuse block on battery is good. have checked circuits at fan module and can jump the ri...	View
	2007 BMW 328xi 3.0L transfer case VIN: WBAVC73597 This E90 came in with DSC, 4X4, and tire pressure lights on. Noted a nail in left rear tire and inflated to correct pressure, continued diagnosis transmission has codes: CF1D no message from DSC CF19 no message from KOMBI/IC 5F39 transfer case internal CAS co...	View
	1997 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L engine will not shut off VIN: 2GCEK19R9V hello, engine will not shut off with key, I have to pull gauges fuse out to kill engine. I have found that maxi fuse 8 in under fuse box is some how shorted to gauges fuse when I pull maxi fuse 8 out it will kill power to the gauges fuse I have unplugged light...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2.2L No Start VIN: 1G1AL12F85 I have this auction car here with no ecm,tcm and abs comm with the scanner I was able to pull codes from bcm. U2105,U2106,u2108 all loss of communication with ECM,TCM, and abs. I've checked all the fuses,checked for power at ignition switch,checked power and g... Trouble codes: U2105	View
	2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 2CNDL13F35 This suv came in on the tow truck, the fuel pump fuse was open. We replace the fuel pump fuse, relay and fuel pump assembly(OEM, dealer parts). Now every morning or when the car have been sitting for a few hours it will start and stall out. It wont start for a... Trouble codes: C0236 (testing and results)	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic WT 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GCEC14X17 truck died on highway.towed to gm dealer.started at dealer.no repairs done then. 3 days later,stalled,restarted.customer came to my shop. while testing fuel pressure ,died and did not re-start.found no spark. found good signal to ignition module from pcm.repla...	View
	2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT 6.0L Starting VIN: 1GBJC39K28 truck came to us with mil on and evap large leak code and p1682 for the ignition voltage. The truck does not have any symptoms related to the p1682 other than setting the code. I managed to find when the ignition is switched to off is when the dtc sets and the...	View
	2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.5L No Start VIN: 1G11C5SAXD This 2.5l has a fuel rail pressure, while cranking, of 2200psi. Unable to find a spec but seems too high as large amounts of fuel spray out with plugs removed. With the modis scanner I'm able to reduce the pump speed to 50%. At this point its starts briefly. I...	View
	2002 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.9L ABS Pump VIN: 1D7HU16Z72 This truck has RWAL. The customer said he heard a buzzing noise while driving. I test drove and found that the ABS pump will run intermittently while driving for just a few seconds. Happens about 3 to 4 times every 15 miles. I found that according to my scan t...	View
	2000 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2FTRX08L4Y greetings to all got this truck setting codes for all 4 o2 sensor heater circuits.dealer has installed all new sensors.i tested the heater circuits and i do have 12 volts on the power side of the heater circuit i even loaded that circuit and all was good.this ... Trouble codes: P0135, P0141, P0155, P0161	View
	2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0L no charge VIN: 1FAHP34N87 hey there ford tech. I have myself here a 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 SES. had less than 12 V with old alternator. replaced with new one. its up to 13.20 with no load but as soon as i put load to it it jumps down to 12.08 volts. the more i have it on with no load the ...	View
	2008 Lexus RX350 3.5L Mechanical VIN: 2T2GK31U18 Replacing engine do u guys reccomend dropping engine and trans out bottom or will engine come out top? Thanks	View
	2007 Mazda CX-7 Touring 2.3L Hesitation VIN: JM3ER29387 hello I have this cr-x with hesitation on take off and just low on power, replaced the turbo because it was making noise but it had this problem before turbo was replaced. I thought that the turbo would fix the low power problem to but it did not. any common p...	View
	1999 Mercedes-Benz E430 4.3L Stall VIN: WDBJF70H4X The car will crank, start, and immediately stall intermittently. When it does it will set P1570. Can clear codes and code wont reset until problem occurs again. Does it more on a hot soak after 10-15 minutes than any other time. DAS light is not illuminated at... Trouble codes: P1570 (DAS message not sent to ECM)	View
	2009 Nissan Murano SL 3.5L pnp VIN: JN8AZ18U19 Hello every one,i have code B210F will not go away,checked all wires to bcm,ipdm,tcm all checked good but instruction per Mitchell say that I need to replace ipdm which I did but no help,no codes any where but this code B210F,any idea where to go from here, th...	View
	2010 Nissan Rogue S 2.5L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN8AS5MV9A vehicle was driving down the street ck engine light come on and lost power and died vehicle would not restart. vehicle was towed in. battery was leaking and positive fuses was damaged. replaced battery and fuse clamp. vehicle still would not start. checked fus... Trouble codes: P0643 (Sensor Power/Circuit), P0223, P0123	View
	2008 Volvo C70 T5 2.5L Convertible HardTop VIN: YV1MC67298 We have worked on this job for a few days now. After repairing the grounded wiring next to position sensor S2 and getting the locks back to closed we do not have the 2 original codes C032 and 20B2 (see above) but now have a 3011 Calibration of Position Sensor....	View

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	2014 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.6L noise VIN: 1G1125S31E I had fixed the vehicle with a new CV intermediate shaft bearing. I removed the old one and could feel its roughness when spinning it in my hand. Got new part put it in and no noise, vehicle fixed. Thanks to all for help and apologize it took me so long to po...	5
	1981 Ford F-350 Custom 6.6L Evap VIN: 1FDJF37Z3B THANKS EVERYONE FOR HELPING ME. I FOUND ANOTHER SAME YEAR AND MODEL TRUCK AND WAS ABLE TO TRACE THE WIRE FOR THE EVAP PURGE SOLENOID. I REMOVE THE BLACK ELECTRIC TAPE AT THE WIRING HARNESS THAT DOES NOT LOOK ORIGINAL AND FOUND A PINK WIRE THAT WAS CUT . THAT ...	7
	2013 Ford Taurus SE 2.0L b1413 VIN: 1FAHP2E98D ok. so after receiving great info and wiring diagrams from my fellow tech, we found RCM to be faulty , improper outputs were seen and replaced and flashed rcm with ids. no airbag light ann systems good to go. thanks!	11
	2007 Honda Civic Si 2.0L hoses VIN: 2HGFG21547 I want to thank all the techs for the useful information. We did replace the oil cooler due to the time constraints and approval from the customer. Tested the cooler and found no leaks from it. At this time the customer opted for watchful waiting to see if the...	17
	2005 Hyundai Tucson GLS 2.7L No Start, Stall VIN: KM8JN72D95 Thanks for the replies. One of those situations where the customer had no money. The replacement cats, and O2 sensors were aftermarket. Customer declined any testing on the vehicle. I hope all the info people contributed may help someone else. Trouble codes: P0133, P0430, P0305.	10
	1979 Jaguar XJ12 L 5.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JBVLV49C30 This was a really tough one. I did end up buying a pico pressure transducer and we were able to verify cam timing is correct. The vacuum and exhaust back pressure readings seemed to be the only thing that were somewhat conclusive. Ignition scope readings an...	8
	1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4FY49S6W Found a bad power wire off the battery positive to the fuse box has one suggested, corrected that. Problem still there. Ran fuel pressure leak down test and determined the check valve in the fuel pump to be the issue. Have ordered fuel pump and will replace. I... Trouble codes: P0340 (No cam signal at pcm), P0320 (Crank signal), P1391 (Intermittent ckp and cmp correlation), P1281 (Engine cold too long).	20
	2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L Unknown VIN: WDDHF5GB8B thanks everybody for your input, and definitely that's what it feels like , like a bad torque converter, unfortunately customer had warranty from the dealer and took It there, and thanks again till next time	8
	2005 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Mechanical VIN: WMWRE33505	4
	2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L Axle shaft seal VIN: 1G3GS64C03 Thank you all for your assistance, the bushing in the third clutch housing was worn and causing the leak from the left axle shaft seal as most had stated. Thank you.	9
	2005 Toyota Camry 2.4L clutch VIN: JTDBE32K15 We got this car fixed. It turned out to be the accumulator that is in line between the master and slave cylinder. To check it we by passed it by moving the line going into it straight to the slave cylinder and got good clutch action. I'd like to thank everyo...	17
	2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEBU11F28 We don't know if we have fixed this car or not. Everything that people suggested in replies tested good or within spec. We speculate that we have a very small head gasket leak that is killing the sensor. We installed another new Toyota sensor and BG coolant se... Trouble codes: P0174.	22
	2009 Toyota Venza 3.5L ABS / Traction system VIN: 4T3BK11A09 Thank you all who replied. After clearing all codes I drove it until lights came on again. R.front sensor was the problem, my scanner was just not fast enough to see it. There was no damage to see but it is possible that my guys did it while replacing the bear...	6

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