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2008 Audi A3 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUNF78P58
P0087 Lower pressure in fuel rail always comes right back. At idle the car is calling for 40 bar and only getting 8-10 bar New high pressure fuel pump, Cam Follower, brake booster vacuum pump. If I manually take a power probe and give ground for half a second ... Trouble codes: P0087 (000135- Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low)
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2009 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAULF78K09
This car originally came in for a start and stall. It had a handful of codes, 5646 intake air system leak 2822 system too lean off idle bank 1 2822 system too rich off idle bank 1 5658 fuel pressure sensor malfunction 4007 idle control system rpm higher then e... Trouble codes: P2188
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2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GYFK63888
There is no running rough, just the check engine light comes on with code intermittently. It says it is just a small evap leak, but cannot find a leak anywhere. Any help or tips would be appreciated. Thanks! Trouble codes: P0442
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1998 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Misfire VIN: 1GNDM19WXW
hello,Gil at Angelo;s Townline,this car had new plugs and wires replaced by other repair facility,came to us,no engine light on and no code at this point,mifire history reveal #1 cyl 5 to 600 misfires,trims looks good,no misfire when cold and off idle, after i... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301
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2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L Engine and transmission VIN: 1GNEC13T8Y
Hello techs im puzzle with this one it makes a ticking noise slower than engine rpm as if one the fly wheel bolts its hitting the block between engine and transmission area it has to be on ground the weight of the vehicle on and the wheels spinning in gear. I ...
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2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS 3.5L No Start VIN: 1GNDV23L65
Vehicle is a recent purchase of customers. Driven in the shop a few problems were discovered during an inspection. Brake warning lamp, ABS warning, MIL on. Mil is on for coolant fan circuit issue. Tracked it back to a badly contaminated and corroded pcm connec... Trouble codes: P1631
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2006 Chevrolet Aveo LT 1.6L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: KL1TG66606
Customer came in a couple months ago po466 code. So I replace the evap purge solenoid. Customer came back again problem. So I check for power it has power. But no ground. understand its groundside controlled by the computer. I cannot command it on the scan too... Trouble codes: P0446 (Evap purge solenoid control system)
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2010 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.9L Traction Control VIN: 2G1WC5EM3A
False traction control activation when leaving a stop. Yaw rate sensor value sticking at -115*. Attempted recalibration with no success. Verified circuits and replaced yaw rate sensor with dealer part. Sensor value still stuck at -115*. Attempted recalibration...
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1PC5SH4C
Engine runs and idles fine, vehicle came in because of the engine light on. Code P0171 was present with no other concerns. I first smoked the intake and did not find any leaks. I then scoped the MAF sensor and the wave form matched the form found in the librar... Trouble codes: P0171
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1990 Dodge B350 5.9L battery draw VIN: 2B5WB35Z6L
I hope I can explain this well enough. Customer brings in this van... purchased w/ multiple burnt wires (including grounds). We install a used engine & dash harnesses from a same year model/engine B350. All plugs & wiring identical. Battery draw. Checked eve...
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2002 Dodge Durango Sport 4.7L Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B4HR38N62
Hello. Need a bit of help. Customer came in with a blown motor, due to overheating. this would be his third motor from the original. installed new motor and everything seemed fine. road test several miles. No mil light then. This was about 5 months ago. came b... Trouble codes: P0016
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D8GT58667
Thank you in advance for taking the time to offer help. This Nitro came in with MIL on code P0038. Measured heater resistance & found heater to be open. Replaced B1S2 oxygen sensor. Also did 4 wheel brake job, drive belt, and oil change. Cleared code and start... Trouble codes: P0038
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1976 Ford F-250 Ranger 6.4L emissionapplications VIN: F25MRA7676
This truck came to me from a state referee. He documented this truck as a 2 bbl ,thus requiring the intake and carb to be replaced.The 4 bbl on it had no EO number and leaked fuel so I ordered a brand new holley -50 state legal. I found that the 4th digit in t...
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2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Unknown VIN: 1FMZU73K13
I'm in a bind here. Customer got it two weeks ago.I need help from you all. 2003 Ford Explorer 4x4. We replaced the right front axle due to a torn outer cv boot. Customer came back few days later complaining of a chatter/vibration with slow speed during a u-tu...
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2007 Ford Edge SEL 3.5L Ptu VIN: 2FMDK49C87
Complaint: Black diff fluid leaking from PTU and red fluid leaking from intermediate shaft. Customer's PTU is leaking from the vent hole on top. This PTU is the one from after May 2007 that has the fill hole level with fill level. The diff fluid coming out of...
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2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 5.4L Stall VIN: 1FTSX21567
Hi everybody, and thank you in advance, car owner said that when he came to a stop all the lights on the IC came on and the vehicle died and restart ok no problem happened twice, and to us only happen 2 times too but just the lights flicker but it didn't died.... Trouble codes: B1352 (Ignition key-in circuit fault), B1317 (High battery voltage at module), U1900 (ABS CAN commuication BUS fault), B1360 (Ignition run/accesory circuit open)
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2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.4L white smoke VIN: 1FTWW3BR2A
vehicle runs great , low mileage. User complains of lots of white smoke at times. He was pulled over by the cvse people and got a warning. I could only make it smoke a lot when doing a force regen. We installed a cleaned d.p f. and I decided to do a forced reg...
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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4L shifting VIN: KMHEC4A4XB
I've never worked on a hybrid with a 6 speed transmission, just CVT's. This car came in with a complaint of transmission slipping and jerking. I drove it and confirmed very erratic operation. Sometimes it drives better than other times. What I do notice is tha...
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1993 Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign 4.0L vcm fuse 3 VIN: SAJHW1748P
I need help with this jag i am getting a vcm code fuse 3 can't find anything on it in alldata. I have checked all fuses and they are good.Can anyone lead me in the correct directions? Thanks
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2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L Pressure Regulator 3 VIN: SAJDA24C43
We have had this vehicle in the shop for 2 weeks trying to find the cause of the transmission intermittently going into limp mode and displaying "transmission fault" on the instrument panel. The only fault code in the engine and transmission was p1747. We repl...
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2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman 1.6L power windows and turn signals VIN: WMWMM3C50A
hoping someone can help I have just completed a timing chain job on this car and starts and runs fine. the next day the battery went dead and had to jump start and now the windows and turn signals will not work as they worked fine before the battery went dead....
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2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7RV1CT9B
To all the Mopar Gurus out there i need your help. this truck came from another shop. Code P0344 would pop up with the trac light as well after a 30 min drive. car would not shut off or hesitate. all is well only the light comes on. did the alldata procedures ... Trouble codes: P0344 (Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent), C121C
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2006 Scion xB 1.5L Odo And Speedo VIN: JTLKT32466
Dealership has new mileage entered into cluster. New clusters with updated mileage have the issue--odometer flashing, no speedo, no tach. Used unit is fine. Has anyone run into this? Could mileage update be doing something? Could the installation of a used uni...
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2000 Toyota 4Runner 2.7L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: JT3GM84R0Y
has pronounced misfire under light acceleration only at 1000-1200 rpm barely rolling. will not misfire at cruise or power braking tires have to be rolling. when I disconnect 3 wire combination speed sensor or cluster will stop misfiring. I ran new wires to VSS...
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2005 Toyota Matrix 1.8L No Start VIN: 2T1KR32E85
this car is from Canada I think is not OBD2 compliant because it does not have the connection lines in the aldl for networking on pin 6 or 14 it has power on pin 16 and ground on pin 4 i get no communication on my scanner with engine,transmission and cruise co...
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2011 Volkswagen Routan SE 3.6L Tcc VIN: 2V4RW3DG2B
First off this is a Chrysler T/C with VW badges on it. It has a 3.6l and a 62 TE trans in it. I can see that the converter slip speed is around 350 rpm in overdrive with a slight tip in of throttle. I cannot feel the converter attempt to lock up. I have read t...
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1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2L Instrument lights VIN: WBSCK9337X
The wires at the base of the shift knob were damaged and shorted together. The short burnt out the variable resister for instrument lighting instead of blowing fuse 37. When I installed a new headlight switch, it burnt out the variable resister in it as well. ...
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2008 Chevrolet HHR SS 2.0L exh. manifold VIN: 3GNCA73X48
No one seems sure -advised cust.and he said to put together with cracked manifolds.I'ts on him now.Thanks Mark
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2004 Dodge Ram 2500 ST 5.7L Driveshaft, Differentials, U-Joints VIN: 1D7KU28D04
PART OF PROBLEM WAS THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT HAD A MISSING BEARING AND THE JOINT WAS SOMEWHAT DRY, THANKS TO DAN AN KEN, YOU GUYS HIT ON IT, THANKS TO ALL FOR THE FEED BACK, LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING OTHERS IN THE FUTURE BEST TO ALL MATT
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2005 Honda Accord LX 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCM56495
This one ended up being rather unique, the vacuum nipple for the motor mount was barely loose in the intake itself. Judging by the amount of corrosion that was present it had sealed itself up with oxidation and the weight of the vacuum hose was enough to keep ... Trouble codes: P0171.
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2003 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L Steering wheel VIN: SAJEA01U03
Well is my bad, I got a used clockspring from eBay saying that is good guaranty but it turn out to be bad too so I order a new one and all is fixed, thanks to every one who replied , also for the diagram send from one of you , thanks again
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1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 1 Ton 2.4L hangs up when starting VIN: JA7FL24W5N
Found that a previous shop installed water pump. Belt was off 1 tooth. Installed new belt & re-set ignition timing also. Ran much smooooother also
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2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE 3.5L speedmeter VIN: 5TDBKRFH7F
Finally this car is fix, replacing the air bag module fix the light on, thank to every one who replied.
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