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| 2006 Audi A4 Quattro 3.2L Parasitic Draw VIN: WAUEH74F96 Hello all, thanks for the help. We have a vehicle here with a parasitic draw. Voltage drop testing shows the draw split between two fuses. Thats where the problem starts. I can't get a decent description of what these fuses power. Alldata has nothing, Identif... |
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| 2004 BMW 330xi 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAEW53414 Using autologic diagnostic tool. Problem/faults will occur consistently once engine warms up and is repeatable. Fault for fuel trim bank 1&2 permissible range exceeded will intermittently re-occur. No driveability/performance issues are noted while this occurs... Trouble codes: 029, 1D, 210, D2 |
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| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCEC14V72 I installed dealer sensor, same code came back. I installed front sensor from dealer same thing. Truck is keep very good condition, no missfires now or in history. Cat converter seems good did heat check and both banks are same. When i graph sensors they all 4... Trouble codes: P0140 (Oxygen sensor b1s2 no activity) |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L Door Locks VIN: 1G1AT58H19 The customer's concern is that intermittently with no reliable pattern, the door locks will lock and unlock by themselves. I was not able to get that to occur. However, I keep getting a code P0573--Brake Switch Circuit 1 High Voltage (Symptom 00). I don't know... |
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| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L 3.6L No igntion VIN: 2A4RR5DG1B Flashed TIPM, and Instrument Cluster. After re flash was finished, Ignition would not shut off. Key would cycle, but Ignition remained on. After 20 minutes, disconnected battery. Now Ignition will not turn on, Key will turn. Can't seem to get ECM to wake up. R... |
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| 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 5.9L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3D7MS48C15 hi group i need some advice on this cummins engine. the customer replaced #1 injector,because an other shop told him that's the problem!? guess what it's not! i checked previous work it looks good, but he got the injector from a online store with a no name bra... |
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| 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L Rear End VIN: 3D7KS29C36 The problem is a loud clunk when shifting from drive to reverse, we also have checked line pressure on the transmission when going to reverse it is within specs 225 psi. We can not pin point the noise sounds like it is coming out of the rear end area but every... |
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| 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L abs module VIN: 1D3HV16P99 Greetings fellow techs. I have this Dodge ram R1500, 4 X 4. It has a C2200 ABS internal module problem. I have ck the circuitry pin 2,31 & 32. They have battery voltage. I have checked ground on pin 16 & 45. That's good. I have ck pins in the harness connector... |
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| 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 5.0L cooling fans VIN: 1FTFW1EF3D Customer came in with complaint of cooling fans running on high. Did a quick scan on the truck with my Solus Ultra, no codes stored in PCM or HVAC. Coolant temp normal, no AC pressure data available on my Solus, also could not use scanner to control fans (No o... |
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| 1997 GMC C3500 Sierra SL 5.7L drivability VIN: 1GTHC33R5V WHAT WE GOT: Old truck - gets driven very little - just short trips. Vehicle stumbles right off idle. No DTC's. No misfire data. When driving, on throttle tip-in vehicle has slight-to-moderate stumble... occasionally heavy stumble. Clears up immediately by ei... |
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| 2007 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5.3L Misfire VIN: 1GKFC160X7 Got this Yukon here with active fuel management. Came in with 2 dead cylinders. Cylinder 4 and 6. Cylinder 4 had no compression. Found the lifter collapsed for that cylinder. Cylinder 6 had 150 PSI compression on the other hand. Tried swapping all ignition as ... Trouble codes: P0306 (Cylinder 6 Misfire) |
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| 2013 GMC Savana 4500 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GD675CL8D this gmc came in with a p24a0 had replaced the #2,3,4 egt sensors because they were open not long after vehicle came back same code same 3 egt sensors open installed new dealer sensors watched scan data on the three sensors # 2 reads 500 deg key on eng off #3 ... Trouble codes: P24A0 |
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| 2000 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L Misfire VIN: JHLRD1847Y cel on, random missfire, cod 1399 present. |
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| 2006 Hummer H3 3.5L remote key VIN: 5GTDN13626 Hello. I've been working for 30years as a mechanic. My customer is complainig about remote key of his car doesn't work . I initialized the remote key following discriptions of the TECH2. but it's still not working. I asked him to bring another key then I tried... |
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| 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5L Fuel VIN: 2T2HK31U98 Customer had vehicle towed into shop on Tuesday. Customer speaks no English so I am getting my info from a translator. Customer states she was driving down the road when she pulled over to look up something on her phone when the vehicle shut off. Vehicle would... |
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| 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic 3.5L Camber VIN: 4JGBB86E16 Hi guys, We replaced the front and rear shocks on this ML today then tried to do an alignment. The front camber is out on both sides. Spec is -0.28 degrees and both sides are about -1.0 degrees. The adjustment at the control arms is maxed out. Ride height is p... |
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| 2004 Nissan Xterra XE 3.3L Washer Pump VIN: 5N1ED28Y04 vehicle came in with complaint that the front windshield washer pump was stuck on and would not turn off till it killed the battery. upon inspection it was found that with the key removed from the ignition dash warning lights were still illuminated and washer ... |
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| 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT1 3.8L No Start, Stall VIN: 2G2WP52264 Got this vehicle from another shop who was frustrated with it, so they brought it to us to see if another set of eyes might help. The car will run for about 10-15 minutes then just die and not start. The other shop had replaced all the parts and I know them to... Trouble codes: P1374 (Crankshaft Position CKP High to Low Resolution Frequency Correlation) |
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| 2010 Porsche Panamera S 4.8L electrical VIN: WP0AB2A72A car has suspension codes and rear body module codes 38702/972e 46/2e 3631/e2f we had the dealership install a new rear body module and customer took car , claims dash warning lights for suspension come on then go out , we have check the vehicle several ti... |
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| 2011 Ram 1500 Tradesman 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7JB1ET4B after repair of cam engine misfires on cyl. 6 at idle only. anything over 1700 rpm engine shows now misfire. replace push rods and exhaust valve for this cylinder. tried swapping coil and fuel injector from know good cylinder. also replaced the plugs. compress... Trouble codes: P0306 |
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| 2011 Saab 9-4X 3.0L liftgate VIN: 3G0FNPEY1B Hello, all gm techs. We have a few good techs stuck on this one. This saab (which is the same vehicle as cadillac SRX) had a liftgate problem. We found the module to be full of water. Replaced with a new module. We, and the local mobile programmers could not f... |
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| 1995 Toyota Camry XLE 2.2L Right axle VIN: 4T1SK13E4S Can not get the right axle to stop leaking at the transmission. Any ideas? |
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| 2001 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L High beams and for lamps VIN: JT3HN87R11 High beam only works when using the flashing, will not hold high beam on its own. my turn signal switch is sending a ground command to the DRL relay, but the relay will not send a ground to the dimmer switch to turn on the high beams. if I give it a ground com... |
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| 2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L Misfire VIN: JTDKN3DU0A This Prius came in making a loud rattle when the ICE started warm. The rattle is being caused by a misfire on startup, but only when warm. The previous technician replaced all the coils and plugs and ran a compression test. No change in misfires. We pulled the... Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, P0304 |
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| 1977 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L running too rich cannot pass emissions VIN: 1572009411 True mileage is unknown but is certainly a uniquely low mileage vehicle. Vehicle is fuel injected and has no catalytic converter from factory. We also checked operation of fuel pressure regulator: it is regulating. Replaced all spark plugs. Air filter is clean... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1991 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L No Start VIN: 2GCFK29K1M I am an idiot... I didn't really think about the Map Voltage. Unplugged it dropped down so I ignored the reading. I woke up at 2am thinking about the repair. and would a 194 or headlight make all that much difference, did I really miss a weak ground. I di... |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Classic LT 6.0L Crankshaft Position Sensor VIN: 1GCGC13U17 So.. This was a totally mis-built engine. First, the engine never started after build, brand new oil drained out. I found whole leaves in the pan and above the windage tray. The thrust bearing was incorrect, had excessive end play. The main and rod bearing cle... |
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| 2005 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2L No Start VIN: 1C3AN65L95 There was an outside shop that installed a new skreem and key .The problem was a wrong vin given to the dealer.Had to order new skreem and key then it started and ran.Note The key and skreem is plug in play.You don't need a DRB#3 Trouble codes: P2071. |
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| 2006 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3LA63H76 Double checked the harness to make sure the routing was correct and not rubbing on anything. Finally ended up taking the injector connector apart and tightened up the ends as well as tightening terminal ends at the computer. Put around 30 miles on it after the... Trouble codes: P0208 (8 Injector fault). |
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| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 104GP24R35 HI, EVERY ONE IT END UP BEING COMPUTER PROBLEM, A REMAN. ECM SOLVED THE PROBLEM THANKS TO ALL OF YOU , YOU ARE GREAT. THANKS AGAIN MATT Trouble codes: P0340 (Camshaft position circuit). |
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| 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMCU49H98 IATN is the best ever! i actually had two problems, the fuel pump and filter was causing my fuel mileage to be so low and hence the customers complaint. the E85 he put in it was causing my check engine light and subsequent STFT of 45%. drained the tank and fil... Trouble codes: P0171. |
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| 1996 GMC C1500 Sierra SL 4.3L Hesitation VIN: 1GTEC14W1T found fuel preasure just toooo low. replaced fuel pump. now runs awesome. thanks to all that replied. |
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| 2010 Nissan Murano LE 3.5L Starting VIN: JN8AZ1MW5A thanks for the help once I knew there was no escl diaged like normal no start. had power to starter but did not click. replaced starter ok now. don't let scan tool fool u showing a steering lock pid and car doesn't have one. |
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| 2011 Volkswagen Routan SE 3.6L Tcc VIN: 2V4RW3DG2B Customer decided to trade van off. Wish I had more info to share thanks for all your replies. |
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| 2001 Volvo V70 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1SW61R61 Thank you, Peter, Timothy, Dusan, Nigel and Peter. All good information. We checked heater operation of the sensor and the correct voltage was there, but, what I didn't know was the aftermarket sensor would not heat up enough. We installed an OE sensor and we ... Trouble codes: P0137 (Heated oxygen sensor low voltage bank 1 sensor 2). |
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