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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for November 18, 2016 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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| 2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L warning dispay VIN: WAULC68E44 Hi, folks. This ride came to us with the complaint that the oil light was on after a particularly bad bump on a rough road. The customer stated that he had checked the oil level immediately, and that it was low, but still showing on the stick. So, he had added... |
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| 2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: WAUDG74F15 Car came in as no start cranks ok it would start and stall with open throttle but would stall and the check engine light would flash and would show epc failure in cluster checked codes had p0341/p0366/p0346/p0391/all 4 are cmp sensor codes p0301/p0302/p0301 mi... Trouble codes: P0341 (Cmp implausible signal short with power), P0366 (Cmp implausible signal short with power), P0346 (Cmp implausible signal short with power), P0391 (Cmp implausible signal short with power), P0302 (Cyl 2 misfire), P0303 (Cyl 3 misfire) |
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| 2002 BMW 530i 3.0L Driver's side airbag sensor VIN: WBADT63462 Customer has had the SRS warning lamp on for some months. Scan of system brings up a hard code 81 [129]. When cleared, codes resets quickly. I can not find info on this code in AllData. [It's probably there, I just can not seem to find it] Need help finding di... |
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| 1997 Buick Skylark Custom 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G4NJ52M4V I am working on this 1997 buick. it was towed in for a no start. I have good fuel pressure koeo 45psi. good spark but no injector pulse. I have inspected and replaced the 24x crank senor becouse it was open and showing no signal. I inspected and replaced the c... |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L Starting VIN: 2G1WF52E14 We have this Impala that came in for not starting sometimes. The car cranks but won't fire intermittently. Fuel pressure and spark are good. The first time turning the key the starter cranks for a few seconds then stops. The second time it keeps cranking or st... |
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| 2007 Chevrolet W4500 Tiltmaster W4S042 5.2L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: J8DB4W1697 This truck was towed into our shop because the batteries were installed in series and not parallel. I found that a lot of fuses were blown and the fusible links were melted. The batteries were installed properly and the fuses and fusible links repaired, the tr... Trouble codes: P160B |
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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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| 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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| 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX4 5.7L Starting VIN: 1D7HU182X6 Truck was towed in with a no start no crank condition. We checked power to start wire at starter, we had no power. While turning the key a few times it started but switch felt like you had to bottom it out to get to crank. We replace ignition switch and truck ... |
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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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| 2009 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L Misfire VIN: 1GKER13D59 see related repair history... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random/multiple misfire), P0302 (Misfire cylinder 2), P0304 (Misfire cylinder 4), P0306 (Misfire cylinder 6), P0420 (Cat converter efficiency) |
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| 2006 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L Starting VIN: SHSRD78826 This vehicle will not start. However, when it is started the slightest vibration (ie moving it or slamming the hood down) will cause it to turn off and not start again. Kinda stumped on this. |
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| 1987 Jaguar XJS C 5.3L Automatic Climate Control VIN: SAJNV5845H The automatic climate control is inop-no compressor engagement or mode door operation. No air coming out at face vent. Can't find much information to identify the parts visible. Hoping for some info and tests advice. Thanks. |
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| 1997 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: SAJHX1243V Customer complains of intermittent rough idle at first startup. Shuts car off then re-starts and lets idle for 10 minutes to warm up. Intermittently car will stall, whether cold or warm. Re-starts immediately. Found codes B30F4 and P13B0 in ecm. Checked for in... Trouble codes: B30F4, P13B0 |
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| 2008 Land Rover LR2 HSE 3.2L Oil Pressure VIN: SALFT24N18 Thank you for helping. This vehicle has beaten several shops up. This vehicle has had issues with the owner not servicing the vehicle like she is suppose to. She recently was driving in town and it cut off, then she let it sit and it cranked back up. She pulle... |
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| 2006 Mazda 3 S 2.3L brakes VIN: JM1BK32326 After replacing master cylinder, after car sits thirty min. or more the first time you hit the brake fades to floor, if you keep driving does fine tell you stop and sit for ten min. or longer sometimes takes close to thirty min. All slides and pins move free a... |
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| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 3.5L Starting VIN: 4JGBB8GB7B Hello, I have this 2011 ML350 no crank no start. Key turns dash don't light up. Checked EIS has all powers and grounds. No CAN-C Bus. If I disconnect battery and reconnect dash lights up for a 30 seconds and CAN-C Bus works H 2.4/ L 2.3 then after the 30 seco... |
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| 2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L Engine VIN: JN1CA31D21 The engine loses power when accelerating beginning at 3000 rpm's, drives fine when driving normal under 3k. We have repaired leaking intake manifold gaskets, torn air intake boot, replace erratic throttle position sensor and harness connectors, new spark plugs... |
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| 2010 Saab 9-3X 2.0L key VIN: YS3FA4CY1A We are adding a new key with our Tech II. We do this often with no problem using our 2008-2 version of TIS 2000. For this 2010 we are not able to obtain security access: E3150: Security Access Type 1 - Error E3142: One/more VIN(s) is are invalid. This may resu... |
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| 2004 Saturn Vue Red Line 3.5L 1-2 Shift VIN: 5GZCZ63404 Not familiar with this code (p0756) Want to know if we should send this to a transmission shop. |
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| 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on, No throttle VIN: 3VWT629M41 Customer came with MIL & EPC light on with no throttle response. If you hold the throttle open a little you can keep it operational. He installed a used throttle body- no change. I have tried multiple times to reset the old and the replacement throttle body-... Trouble codes: P1565 (THrottle actuator lower stop not reached 17973), P1545 |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2008 BMW X5 3.0si 3.0L Mechanical VIN: 5UXFE43568 We after miss adjusting the cam timing since we found out we were using the wrong crankshaft locating hole, put the cam timing correctly and replaced both cam solenoids which were bench tested as faulty. Could have been a profitable job...next time? Thanks, ... |
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| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L Engine and transmission VIN: 1GNEC13T8Y it was the starter drive as some of you mentioned, pulled the starter out and the gear had alot of play. I appreciate everyone's help. Vehicle is fixed |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1ND52J11 Tim from WI. was the only good input. I stated that the passages were cleaned yet 90% of the replies were to clean the passages. I had a suggestion that the valve could be on backwards. It is a side mounted valve on the J motor and impossible to put on backwar... Trouble codes: P0401 (Low egr flow). |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD LT 6.0L Electronic VIN: 1GCGK13UX6 Hey a big thank you to all that offered help. The vehicle left shop after clearing the coded and hasn't returned.. |
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| 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L No Start VIN: 3D7KS26C15 Thanks for all the help, went back pulled all injectors again and took and buffed the fuel feed tubes. Put them back in and started right up, again thanks for all the help. |
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| 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie 6.7L compressor VIN: 3D7MX38A08 I let the customer dictate my outcome believing he replaced can clutch so I paid for one without approval and it fixed the problem. Lesson learned I am the tech don't doubt it. Thanks for all the help |
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| 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0L Pressure Regulator 3 VIN: SAJDA24C43 I picked up a used module to swap out just to try. It took care of the problems and the car is fixed. I still don't understand how the regulator and the module were both bad but it was. Thanks for all of the help on this one. |
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| 1993 Jeep Wrangler S 2.5L Lighting VIN: 1J4FY19P5P Thank You everybody, excellent schematics sent...exactly what I needed to put this restoration project to bed...did a complete vehicle wiring harness from www.speedwaymotors.com, very nice and price effective harness if anybody every needs, I highly recommend ... |
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| 2007 Mazda CX-7 Touring 2.3L No Start, Stall VIN: JM3ER29337 After being super thorough -I decided that the exhaust track upstream of the converter assembly was blocked-the customer decided that her buddy from work could do the job so I am not sure of the result. I appreciate everyones help and opinions |
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| 2007 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Mechanical VIN: WMWRH33587 The amount of oil this vehicle used was not confirmed. To those that suggested a turbo problem, this vehicle was correctly listed as a W11 engine: SUPERCHARGED! Not a turbo. The customer has no money and declined further repair. We would have gone forward w... |
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| 2010 Volvo XC70 3.2 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV4960BZ9A So far so good. Customer has driven over 600 miles and no return C.E.L. We figured out that this wiring harness was for the turbo model and switched the two wires in 77 and 88 to the PCM and this solved our issue. Thanks for all the help. Trouble codes: P2275 (O2 Sensor Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 3), P2271 (O2 Sensor Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 2). |
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