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| 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish 6.0L Lacks power VIN: SCFAC23363 I have zero service information on this 2003 Vanquish, tested fuel pressure on the right side test port and have misfires on 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, 6 cylinders. It appears that I need to replace the fuel pump. Does anyone have an idea how to remove the fuel tank to ac... |
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| 2003 Audi A4 1.8L power windows VIN: WAUVC68E53 Goodmorning Iatn. Customer just purchased this fine piece on Ebay. On his way back from Pennsylvania to New hampshire he noticeted the power windows quit. I have scanned the entire car and retrieved no codes that I can see are related to the windows, none in t... |
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| 2007 Audi S4 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUGL98E47 I need a little help on this Audi. It came in with the check engine light on and codes P0171 system lean bank 1 and P0175 system rich bank 2. It runs we fine. Lean one side and rich the other is a bit of an odd deal and I think I am missing something obvious. ... Trouble codes: P0171 (System lean bank 1), P0175 (System lean bank 2) |
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| 2000 Chevrolet W5500 Tiltmaster W5R042 4.8L Mechanical VIN: J8BE5B146Y after rear brakes were repaired customer returned. stating he had to fill brake fluid twice.found no leaks in the lines or cylinders. but found the brake fluid pumped into the power steering fluid. this is a hydro boost system. thanks |
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| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L Misfire VIN: 1GNEK13T3Y Group, In my quest to rid this car of the MIL for a p0300, we have covered a lot of ground. In looking recently at my Freeze frame data for the 300 codes I see EGR command and position is almost always at highway speed, with EGR at or around 50%. My p0401 cod... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire detected), P0401 (Insufficient egr flow detected) |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 5.3L Cooling System VIN: 1GCEK19T24 I'm getting a coolant smell in the cab of my 2004 Chevy Silverado Z-71 it has a 5.3L. It started about 5 months ago and I did a cooling system inspection and have not noticed any drips or reside anywhere, I did perform a coolant flush and that seemed to help u... |
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| 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.9L Not working VIN: 3B7HF13Z8W OK everyone this one has got me. I gauges do not work, The mileage flashes. I am not getting a no buss message. The cluster will self test and all gauges and lights work. I tried a used cluster, PCM and a integrated electronics module bass on what I have read ... Trouble codes: 920 (Not receving VSS message from PCM), 921 (Not receving distance pulse message from PCM), 999 (Undefined error) |
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| 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7KU28C33 once i recieved it i sarted from sctratch but we mainly do gas engines, so im a little lost, checked codes, p0341 came up test drove it hesitates under load, on the scan tool crank signal stays at engine rpm but cam signal will drop to 0 or stay around the low... Trouble codes: P0341 |
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| 1994 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1FTJW36F7R This truck came to us running rough, no power, lots of fuel smoke. Worst cold but still pretty bad warm. After the basic tests we checked compression (all about 400psi) and removed the injectors and send them in to be tested. Six of the eight failed the high i... |
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| 2000 Ford E-450 Econoline Super Duty Custom 7.3L Dies While Making Right Turn VIN: 1FDXE45F4Y Ambulance. Intermittentaly loses all electrical power while making right hand turns. Checked all fuseable links to battery junction box, scoped all fuses, no cracks or blown fuses found. Checked all body grounds for continuty, checks ok. Checked for rubbing wi... |
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| 2011 Ford F-150 FX2 5.0L Removal VIN: 1FTFW1CF7B Need to remove the ACM (That's what the radio is called now) to replace an air door actuator. Wanted to know what kind of traps I might run into by disconnecting the power from it. IE: does it go into some kind of lock-up mode and have to be reprogrammed? Than... |
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| 2011 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.5L Engine VIN: 1FTFW1ET6B Customer brought truck in check engine light on, low on power, noise at times. Verified codes present, 1 Qt low on oil and slightly overdue. Noise very loud at idle sounds like timing chains or guides slapping cover (similar to older 3v). Rev the truck up to a... |
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| 2011 Ford Escape XLT 2.5L Surge, Stall VIN: 1FMCU0D75B The engine was changed with vin matching 2012 used motor from another shop in town (Other engine broke timing components & was idling fine before engine expired). All electrical, sensors, injector's, Intake etc put on are from original car/engine. Ever since t... |
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| 2013 Ford E-250 4.6L brake light VIN: 1FTNE2EW5D Ok, guys, happy holidays and here's my newest headache. Cust complains that left turn signal blinks fast. Turn and brake lights are the same circuit. I think the brake light is the issue, it only acts up on the road (will work forever in the bay) after using t... |
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| 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 2.4L HVAC temp VIN: 2GKALMEKXD This vehicle came in with the HVAC temperature controls operating backwards. When control head is set to 'Hot' the temp goes cold, when set to 'Cold' goes hot. Also noted the scan tool data reads the 'counts' backwards also. Should be 0 counts for cold, 200 co... |
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| 2001 Honda Prelude 2.2L No Start VIN: JHMBB61461 Hi Honda techs, We have a 2001 prelude that came from another shop that had replaced the head gasket after vehicles was over heated. with a complaint of no start no spark while cranking. I scanned ecm and there were no codes and data stream looked ok. I coul... |
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| 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall VIN: 1J4GW58NXY This Jeep will intermittently act up. The odometer will flash/flicker on and off. The ABS light and brake light will do the same or stay on steady. The voltmeter, oil pressure gauge and temperature gauge will all read "0". The fuel gauge will read full. ( Not ... |
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| 2011 Kia Optima LX 2.4L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: KNAGM4A72B Hello everyone, after looking into this vehicle a bit. I found that the DTC calls for a valve (CVVT) but the mechanic is barely getting to look at it and I am wondering if the cam and crank signals are there - can it be something as simple as the timing belt? Trouble codes: P0014 (B Camshaft position - Timing Over Advanced Or System Performance Bank 1 - History Code), P0011 (A Camshaft position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1 - History Code) |
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| 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3L low power VIN: JM1FE17345 Vehicle brought in for a low power complaint. Feels like it's starving for fuel. Low throttle drivability is fine. Medium to hard throttle is "lean" feeling. No MIL or codes. While familiarizing myself with this "strange" vehicle, I found that the high speed f... |
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| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L No Start VIN: 10704Y1202 I have an 1975 450sl that came into our shop with a no start condition. The car has been sitting for years and because of this we've had to go through and the clean fuel system and replace fuel pump that was locked up. I checked for spark and injector pulse an... |
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| 2006 Nissan Altima S 2.5L Mechanical VIN: 1N4AL11E76 we bought from customer who didnt want to fix head gasket. did head gasket in between jobs. was apart atleast a month or more. got it back together today no start. after much messing around turned cam sensor 90 degrees started up and is idling fine other then ... |
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| 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WP0AB29942 Vehicle comes into the shop with misfire codes on both on banks 1 and 2. Cyl #3 and 5, 6 on the opposite bank. This only seems to be happening in the morning when cold. After installing fuel pressure gauge. Found that the pressure is not holding. It will drop ... Trouble codes: P0306, P0305, P0303 |
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| 2001 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Timing chain VIN: JTEGH20V91 On cold start, this engine makes a rubbing noise along with a timing chain rattle that lasts about 10 seconds. It's not the typical camshaft gear actuator noise, as it does go away. I'm hesitant to sell more than necessary on this so am asking for help. Would ... |
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| 2010 Toyota Prius 1.8L brake pads VIN: JTDKN3DU5A Thanks for your help. If any toyota techs or any one else know the answer to this please advise. This car needs brake pads all the way around. Being this is a hybrid i've heard of problems on some other makes due to incorrect servicing. (ford escape hybrid com... |
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| 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L brakes VIN: 3VWCP21C61 Car came in shop with light on dash, rear brake warning sensor was hitting. Replaced rear pads calb. and pins were free cust. picked up and returned next day, low brake padel and fades when you hold pressure at stops. Replaced brake master cylinder and still s... |
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| 2003 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 2.8L Electronic VIN: WV2NB47023 I'll try to be brief, as there's a fair amount to detail on this one. The yellow ABS light, red brake warning light, and 3 beeps come on intermittently while driving, then go away. Also,and I think this is important, the airbag light comes on for less than a s... |
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| 2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 1.9L No Start, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on, Initial No Start VIN: 3VWSR69M85 "The Reoccurring Nightmare" This thing came in originally with a complaint of intermittent crank, no or hard start on initial cold start-up. Thankfully I'm a tech with little-to-no experience on diesels or VWs.. Note: Customer replaced fuel filter before bring... Trouble codes: 17055 (Cyl1 Glow Plug Circ), 16685 (Cyl1 Mis), 16725 (Cam Pos Sen Circ Range/Perform) |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 2.5L steering assist VIN: WVWCR71K27 Vehicle originally came in for abs light on. Found both rear sensors and both front harnesses in need of replacment...one front harness was replaced due to it having rubbed through on the chassis. Once all abs parts were replaced we were no longer getting any ... |
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| 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L Mechanical VIN: YV1CY59295 This vehicle is a serial oil leaker. it has been in twice for this. About a year ago the oil seperator box and hoses were replaced for a different drivability issue. Now it is back for oil leaks. Another tech in the shop replaced the cam and crank seals. Abo... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2006 Audi A4 Quattro 3.2L Parasitic Draw VIN: WAUEH74F96 Thanks for the help everyone I'm not sure what happened with the vehicle ID. I put it in by VIN number and iatn auto ID'd the vehicle as an A4. It is actually an A6 as I said in the update. Anyway, this vehicle is fixed. The fuse ended up powering the Digita... |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Seat And Steering Wheel VIN: 1G1YY22GX1 Just shows even new parts from O.E. supplier can be bad part. Yes I got a damaged seat control unit from G.M. Thanks for the help. |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.4L Fuel Pump VIN: 1G1AM15BX6 Thanks who replayed to my post. Problem was in fusebox as some suggested. Replaced box and everything works fine. |
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| 2010 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.9L Traction Control VIN: 2G1WC5EM3A REPLACED AND PROGRAMMED EBCM. MODULE WAS NOT INTERPRETING DATA CORRECTLY |
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| 2013 Chrysler 200 Touring 2.4L Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3CCBBB5D sent to dealer for new pcm and programming.car is doing great.thanks for the info. Trouble codes: P2173. |
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| 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L Misfire VIN: 1D7HU18D13 Hey and thanks for all of your replies. Feel a little stupid that something so simple kicked my butt. The fix was proper plug wire routing for cyl 5 and 8. My A tech helped the tech who installed the engine run the wires and I was assured they were ran correct... Trouble codes: P0305 (Misfire cyl 5). |
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| 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Tipm VIN: 3D7KS19D57 Thank you all for responding. I received the most concise replies after my update. Perhaps I could have been clearer. Anyway, after the final 4 responses it was clear the TIPM was bad and it was that I recommended however the customer declined the repair. I gu... |
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| 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTWW33P43 Thanks yall finally got it.. had another 6.0 come in and tried the ECM problem solved |
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| 2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 5.4L Stall VIN: 1FTSX21567 Thank you Dan, Jesse, and Arthur for your advice, Sorry I wasn't able to fix this vehicle. I did test the charging system and it works good, forgot to mention that it has a new Battery, I didn't get to check the data stream. anyway, day after I posted this he... 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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| 2008 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L power running boards VIN: 1FMFU17538 Found a broken wire under the center console leading to the driver side door switch. thanks |
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| 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.5L power running board VIN: 1FTEW1EG8F Thanks for all of the replies. A capable scanner was needed to retract the left running board. Our Solus pro just updated could not do it. Quick trip to the Ford dealer and it was all set. Thanks again! |
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| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW48S51 Happy days!!! This vehicle is fixed and the entire failure was the pcm. Took it on the rollback to the dealer and they re-wrote the vin into the used pcm and it started right up and ran. I do not yet have a scanner with this capability. This was odd as the no ... Trouble codes: P1687, P1686. |
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| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 5.0L Electronic VIN: SALMF1E44A This truck has 2 heater module with motor one for the seat cushion and one for the back rest, i decided to install new one tho the back rest & that fix my problem |
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| 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWRC33433 Hi Fellow Iatn'rs Vehicle is not fixed, still trying to figure out,with sensors disconnected computer sends .40 volts to B1S1 Sensor and 1.5 Volts to B1S2 connected is same, so I am baffle, sensors are to send fluctuating voltage to computer not computer to se... Trouble codes: P0138 (O2 Sensor Circiut High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 Above Max Threshold). |
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