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| 2007 Audi Q7 Premium 3.6L Spark plug tubes VIN: WA1BY74L87 This Q7 was in for misfire codes. I decided to remove the coils and check the coils and plugs. That's where things got a bit odd. The odd number cylinders have nice clean spark plug tubes and decent looking coils. They have oil in the bottom of the tubes so th... |
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| 2007 BMW 750Li 4.8L lights not working properly VIN: WBAHN83567 Short version...Light switch code in light control module, parking lights wont turn off. Scan data shows no change when headlight switch or fog light button are used. 5 volt reference from LM to switch is only .35 volts. Checked for shorts, when none found ass... |
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| 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 5.7L Parking Brake VIN: 1Z37L6S433 Hello. Asking all who can to remember a simpler time when we all had a lot more hair and a lot less gray.I need help on this 40 year old relic. I don't seem to be able to get the parking brake to hold. I replaced the rear cable due to being stretched. I adjust... |
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| 1999 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban LS 6.5L throttle response VIN: 3GNGK26F0X need help on this 6.5 turbo diesel,truck does good cold but as it warms up you start to loose throttle response in reverse as you keep driving about 180 degrees idling in drive no throttle response taking off,put into park engine revs up drop into reverse or d... |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT 6.0L Unknown VIN: 1GB4K0CG1D We have this pick-up that the engine will not shut off when key is removed from the ignition. All other systems like wipers and blower motor and rpms shut down as normal but engine continues to run when key is in the off position. We removed the fuel pump rela... |
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| 2003 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Misfire VIN: 2C8GT64L23 This seems to be an issue just on start up feels like a slight misfire and on throttle tip in po303 code stored seems like a lean issue replaced injector on 3 scanner shows no misfires but can be felt under load at 2000 rpm compression is between 165 and 180 o... |
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| 2005 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2L No Start VIN: 1C3AN65L95 no diagnosis for p2071 security code with skreem to pcm Trouble codes: P2071 |
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| 2007 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7L Reset VIN: 1D8GU58K57 Unit came in for TPMS complaint. Left rear sensor was dead. Replaced but system would not relearn. C151D instant set when ignition comes on. Cleared several times and comes back. Installed other 3 sensors. Numbers from sensors verified to match numbers shown i... |
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| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L battery VIN: 1D8HN54P88 This veh. got towed back a wk. after batt. replaced,says if sits more than a day batt.is dead=confirmed;dark current draw is at .847ma + every [...] or so goes up to 2.1amps,then back.. Pulled the radio+ draw was then.700ma but still cycled to 1.1amps,up +... |
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| 2002 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 7.3L MIL Lamp on, Low power VIN: 1FDXF46F92 Is the fuel pressure reading of 60 psi at wot a Problem? I cannot find a spec for wot. My next test will be removing valve covers and checking for injector concerns. If no excessive oil bypassing injectors, sounds like hi pressure oil pump.? Oil has been chang... Trouble codes: P1209 (Injection control pressure system fault) |
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| 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.0L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTWF31P05 I could use some guidance to fix this truck. It starts and runs great but at cruising speed the truck will surge. The boost gauge goes from 0 to 10 pounds back and forth while surging. We replaced the turbo with a brand new OEM Garrett unit because the old one... Trouble codes: P0299 (insufficient boost) |
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| 2005 Ford Escape Limited 3.0L Intermediate Shaft On Right Front VIN: 1FMYU94165 We are trying to remove the right axle intermediate shaft to get clearance to remove the exhaust manifold . We have done this many times & never ran into a shaft that was stuck. Any hints would be greatly appreciated. |
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| 2007 Ford Focus SES 2.0L alternator VIN: 1FAFP34N07 - new battery - aftermarket reman alternator / autozone 130 amps - battery cable continuity measures 0.5 ohms - battery light comes on after 30 secs - code stored P0625 |
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| 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMEU31E78 Detailed history: This truck came to us from another shop with cylinder 2 injector randomly dropping out. That injector had already been replaced with an aftermarket part by them. I verified that the PCM was the cause, and we replaced it with a re-manufactured... Trouble codes: P0446 (EVAP System Vent Control Fault), P0451 (EVAP System Pressure Sensor Performance) |
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| 2008 Ford Fusion S 2.3L motor VIN: 3FAHP06Z38 owner brought it to me with noise in front to middle of motor.I pulled the v/c and found no visible problems no shavings etc.it sounds like a loose lifter but didn't see any problems.I don't think the intake is making the noise if you put stethoscope on the mo... |
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| 1995 GMC C2500 Sierra SL 5.7L No power/runs poor VIN: 1GTGC24K4S We got this truck that run fines cold, and when it warms up runs like its running out of gas. Truck came in with all new tank, pump, sending unit and filler neck. We checked fuel filter and it was completely clogged could not blow through it, changed that with... |
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| 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8L Misfire VIN: 2GTEK13V76 Looking for some guidance from those more familiar with this gmc 4.8 engine than myself. Use to euro cars personally--yet never had a car toss me for a loop like this. It got so bad, i had to boot it out of the garage to think it over formulate a new plan of a... Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 2003 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L Engine VIN: JHLRD78823 Custom complaint was; they walk out to their car in the morning and it would crank but not start. Jumping did not help either. (vehicle was then towed in) History shows a head gasket was replaced a year ago. (All fluids are full) Started by checking the fuel... |
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| 2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L tpms light VIN: 5J6RE48568 I have this 08 CRV that continues to have the TPMS warning light on and sets different codes when checked. I have the vehicle for 1-2 hours, each time and can not get the customer to allow more time. At this time, after replacing and reprogramming the ID numbe... |
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| 2007 Hyundai Azera SE 3.8L Unknown VIN: KMHFC46F97 Hello to all. We have this Hyundai the customer brought that was at another local shop. Complaint was battery goes dead after a couple of days. They said they could not find anything wrong, we get the car and when we go out and it starts right up. But it has t... |
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| 2002 Isuzu NPR 4.8L No Start, Stall VIN: JALC4B1432 Hey Npr guys! I dont work on these alot, but this was thrown at me from one of my fleets, gotta take them as they come in...This beast is not getting fuel from the filter to the injectors. It died on the driver and could not restart. I went to look at it and f... |
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| 2007 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2L SRS system VIN: ZAMFE39A57 Sorry to waste your time like this but the customer and my boss insist there is a blown fuse somewhere. Let's start at the beginning. Customer boosted dead battery and connected cables backward(I'm amazed this car even runs).Now airbag warning is on and sound ... |
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| 2004 Mini Cooper 1.6L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWRC33474 Hi, hopefully some of you with more experience on these wonderful little cars than I have can help me out here. Very randomly this car will bog down severely on acceleration from a stop or when attempting to pass at highway speeds, what has me confused is that... |
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| 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 1.0L Engine VIN: WMEEJ31X18 Hi All. We have a Smart car that was towed in overheated badly. The head gasket was blown and the temp sensors melted from the cylinder head. Because of the extent of the damage, we replaced the engine with a low mileage LKQ wrecking yard motor. The new moto... |
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| 2002 Toyota Sienna CE 3.0L abs VIN: 4T3ZF19C52 ok all toyota techs out the i have a 2002 Toyota Sienna 3.0. When i turn on the car the abs light starts blinking, low tire light and brake light are on. once i start to move the abs shuts off. hooked up my scanner to look at the speed sensors and all are in s... |
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| 2007 Toyota Camry XLE 2.4L Suspension VIN: 4T1BE46K97 The vehicle has a definite pull to the left. When letting go of the steering wheel while driving the steering wheel springs slightly left and the vehicle pulls to the left. We tested it on the alignment rack with front wheels on the slip plates. When turning w... |
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| 2010 Volkswagen Routan SEL 4.0L engine noise VIN: 2V4RW5DX8A We have a 2010 VW Routan with a 4.0 in the shop. There is an engine noise that we swore was a lifter noise. We have checked oil pressure, confirmed as being fine. We dropped the oil pan to check the oil pump pick up screen to see if there are any blockages, no... |
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| 2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV4CZ982X7 Volvo Techs needed: this XC 90 3.2 came in with MIL on. No other codes in the ECM, just both rear [...] heating circuit. Checked fuse 14 in the engine bay OK. Can not reset the codes, both come back instantly. Live reading shows zero. My VIDA suggests to c... Trouble codes: ECM37, ECM57 |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1GCHK23164 We had done as all suggestions had advised before opening this request. As it turns out if you install a LBZ regulator on an LB7 and dont alter the tuning this will happen. Currently awaiting the ECM to come back from the tuner, but they seem very confident ... Trouble codes: P0089 (Fuel Pressure Regulator Performance). |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L Bcm, instrument cluster, SDM VIN: 2G1WF52E85 Two locked BCM's, both came from Delco, said it was programmed but when went in to change VIN, said it was locked already and could not program using TECH 2 for programming |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L light on the dash VIN: 1GNSCBE05C Hello to all of you .First of all I'm very appreciated for all your time and respond ,Thankyou again. I finally got this vehicle fixed , it was pain in the butt , because it was CAN BUS problem and Intermittent problem . The first time I used the splice pack ... |
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| 2004 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L Heater Controls VIN: 1D7HL48N14 I have to close this without a fix due to iATN time limits. As noted before, we are working on this in our spare time and believe it is a computer control issue. We have pulled all actuators (they were the correct part numbers BTW) and moved each door manually... |
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| 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L abs module VIN: WD2PD743X4 hey all finally got this one figured out. btw the wiring diagrams lie and don't give you all the correct information on this vehicle or any sprinter for that matter. to get correct information you need the factory Mercedes scan tool. the issue was that pin 23 ... |
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| 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7L Misfire VIN: 2B3LJ54T89 customer is going to bring this one back in a few weeks. Still leaning to a mechanical problem as the problem is only at idle now. I will update this post as soon as the vehicle comes back in. Thanks for all the help. Trouble codes: P0306 (Cylinder 6 misfire). |
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| 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTWW33F8X THE CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL FILTER STAND PIPE FAILED AND PLUGGED SHUT HAD PLENTY OF FUEL TO FILTER HOUSING AND NOTHING OUT. Trouble codes: P1212. |
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| 2007 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FDAF56P37 thanks to all who replied. I should have went with my initial findings and replaced the faulty injectors. That was all it took. by replacing number 2 injector, the truck runs perfect. I never have dealt with fuel aeration before. new to me. Trouble codes: 0266 (cylinder 2 contribution/balance fault), 0528 (fan speed sensor circuit. no signal). |
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| 2007 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7L programming VIN: 1J8HG58N67 As always thanks to all who took time to reply. Special thanks to Dan from Ontario for sending the calibration files and Daniel from California for offering to help me figure out the correct file for the vehicle. I ended up sending the customer to the dealer b... |
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| 1977 Lancia Beta HPE 1.8L engine knock VIN: 137AS00034 Thank you all so much, the owner was still looking at more complex answers! In the end he said it happened shortly after the timing belt was replaced! Apparently someone went to his house and changed it about 3 years ago!(this car gets very little use) The tim... |
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| 1996 Nissan Pickup SE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N6SD16Y2T Tested 12v to IAC, wire to ECU (ground). Both good. 9 ohms through IAC. Remove IAC, apply power and ground, spool valve moves freely. Re-smoke test intake. No leaks no how nowhere. Reassemble air cleaner, etc. and re-test. Idle is rock steady at 800 +/- 10. My... Trouble codes: P0171, P0505. |
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| 2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No Start, Stall VIN: 1N4AL11D95 Well at the end of all of this.I happened to look at the pins on the new crank shaft sensor(metal one) and the middle pin was bent down and not connecting.I fixed it and plugged it in and what do you know it started reading right.Then it started marking the ca... Trouble codes: P0335. |
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| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4.0L Excessive Emissions, No Start VIN: 5N1AR18W46 Thanks ,this one Is fix! The wire that pass over the fuel tank and the exaust system in the cross menber st the rear of the truck,was burn by the Heat of The exaust system,everything, is now perfect, Trouble codes: P0118. |
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| 2008 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.5L Ambient temp display VIN: 4T1BK36B08 The fix was to replace the "Front Controller" housed inside the J/B (junction box) under the hood on the D/S. The Ambient sensor signal is converted to a digital signal within the Front Controller and sent to the Gateway module and from there sent to the other... |
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