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| 2001 BMW 740iL 4.4L starting VIN: WBAGH83471 no communication with any of the modules have tried unplugging different modules like inst cluster and still no commnication thanks in advance any ideas. also have had help with direct hit hot line and as of now no luck |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3L computers VIN: 3GNFK123X7 Thanks in advance. i had this 07 avalanche come in with all lights on abs,track,engine and all gauges going crazy door locks going crazy. customer stated problem started driving on rough road. I attempted to retrieve codes and had no communication with anythin... |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNKRGKD7D Hello we have a 2013 traverse 3.6lL with p0171 p0174 stored the van has new intake gaskets and new maf parts are from gm dealer and the problem still occurs. we can not find any vacuum leaks the readings dont make sense stft will be -25% ltft will be +40% or s... Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean exhaust bank 1), P0174 (Lean exhaust bank 2) |
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| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4L Power steering VIN: 3A4FY58B06 Power steering fluid pushes out of reservoir only after it sits outside in cold temperatures below 30 degrees F for more than 4 hours. On initial start up it pushes fluid out of reservoir and aerates fluids and makes pump whine. But after running for 10 minute... |
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| 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.9L clutches VIN: 3B7HF13ZS1 owner said one day reverse just quit working all the sudden. I installed super servo it would barely back up on pavement.All forward gears work normal.I dropped the pan to install super servo fluid is red just normal wear in debris.It sounds like I need to be ... |
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| 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Cuts out VIN: 1FTSW31FX1 This one has been a hummer. Its my daughters truck that she uses in her business and desperately needs. An intermittent strange one... Great. Truck will intermittently cut fuel feed under throttle, and if the pedal is held down it will come to an idle. Cycli... |
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| 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Fuel Lift Pump VIN: 1FTNW21F23 Truck was towed in for dies while driving and won't restart. When it came in it started and ran. I replaced the fuel lift pump on rail and wanted to replace the fuel pump relay but when I went to the relay location behind the radio there isn't a fuel pump rela... |
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| 2003 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP53U73 we have this Taurus had check engine lite on code p0175 rich bank 2,swapped o2 sensors no change,fuel pressure good, fuel trims match each other,o2 sensors on bank 2 maxed at .900 , bank 1 02 sensors switch normal,engine runs good, good power ,no exhaust leaks... Trouble codes: P0175 |
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| 2009 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L No Start VIN: 1GKER33D99 GM Techs Help guys!! I got this car running rough 3 cylinders on same bank misfiring check spark and injectors -ok. After owner mentioned having camshaft codes that he had erased I pulled labscope to check compression with ignition timing it is while doing thi... |
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| 2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport 3.5L Stall VIN: 5FPYK1F70C I have a 2012 Honda ridgeline the customer complaint is on his way back home from collage his truck staled he pulled over and it would crank but would not start he waited a few min and it started and ran fine no check engine light a few days later it happened ... Trouble codes: P0420 |
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| 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4L Fan VIN: 5XYZGDAB5C HELLO TECHS,I have a customer that states the hvac blower fan comes on by itself.He can turn it down but comes back on whenever.does not operate with ignition off.He stated seeing complaints of HVAC module needing replacement.Looked for TSBs non found.Thanks i... |
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| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 1.6L passenger door VIN: WMWZB3C50B hello,I have this 2011 mini countryman 4door with a door that wont open.passenger side front door will not open with either the outer handle or inner handle.hitting the power lock button will raise the lock button,but no go on it opening. Of course the bigges... |
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| 2000 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 1N4DL01D5Y hey guys. This car is killing me!! came in with no start on hook. Found no spark. Replaced distributor. have spark now, but still no start. plugs, wires also changed. Spark is good, pulse is good, compression is good 125 across the board. No codes. Fuel pressu... |
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| 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6L CAM Timing VIN: WP0CA29978 Hey guys, thanks in advance for the help. Ive rebuilt many of these water cooled 911s. Im certain the mechanical timing is correct, set up with the mechanical jig and all factory timing tools. Runs well at all RPMs. Sets P0016 for B1 cam/crank correlation devi... |
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| 2007 Saturn Aura XR 3.6L exhaust cam position actuator VIN: 1G8ZV57777 ok iatn gurus. i come here when im loost completely because you guys are gods. so i get this car, throws p0013, tech from sister shop replaces exhaust cam actuator bank 1. clears code. light goes off, but code remains current. actuator is within ohms.and enga... |
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| 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5GZCZ33Z97 I think this is all in the SGCM (starter generator control module) but the diagrams seem to separate them and i dont know if i can replace the temp sensor separately or its integrated into the module thank you for your help Trouble codes: P1A92, P1A6F, P1A9B |
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| 2000 Toyota 4Runner 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3GM84R3Y This vehicle has a P0420 cat efficiency code it also has two cats rear o2 is behind both. Just looking for anyone who's dealt with this and how they addressed it. Replace one over the other? Replace both or is there a way to verify which one is the issue? Than... Trouble codes: P0420 (cat efficiency code) |
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| 2004 Toyota Camry SE 3.3L Abs Module VIN: 4T1BF32K74 Thank you for taking the time to read my message. I have this toyota in my shop that initially has check engine light, abs and parking brake lights on. accessed for codes, there is one trouble code in pcm. *p0500 vehicle speed sensor "A" fault. Also speedomete... |
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| 2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8L Battery fuse box VIN: 3VWCD31Y85 This is not a simplex repair. I'm wondering if someone has run into something similar. The Mitchel diagram is not sufficiently accurate. We have a battery draw of 108ma (max allowed is 25ma) on the 110 amp fuse in the battery fuse box (bfb) We've narrowed it ... |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 2.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3VWSW31C17 2.5 5 cyl BPS engine. Customer has the check engine light on, above codes running lean, misfires. Dealer recommended valve cover/pcv assy. When you remove the oil cap, there is a lot of suction and the engine starts to run lean, backfire, intake pop, rough etc... Trouble codes: 00768 (random misfire), 00772 (cylinder 4 misfire P0304 not a plausable sig intermittent), 08825 (leak in air intake system P2279 not a plausable sig intermittent), 00369 (Fuel Trim Bank 1 P0171 lean upper limit reached.) |
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| 2010 Volkswagen Routan Comfortline 3.8L ignition VIN: 2V4RW3DX2A Hi, VW Rotan 4.0 Engine. when i put the key in the ignition switch i turn it to accesories or to start the car there is no response what so ever, no lights on the dash or any response. i checked the fuses in the fuse box in the left side of engine and they all... |
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| 2004 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L heater VIN: YV1CZ59H04 vehicle was towed in because battery was drained because car would not shift to park. Battery was charged overnight and the shifter module was replaced .This solved the shifter issue. Upon test drive found no heat left or right. Scan codes With launch and snap... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2001 Audi TT 1.8L Engine temp VIN: TRUTX28N11 First, Thanks so much to all who replied. I wish I could say this is fixed. Having read all suggestions I went back over the system again and still have the issue I started with. There were some suggestions made I had not preformed. For that I am grateful. On... |
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| 2007 BMW 328i 3.0L Water Pump VIN: WBAVA33567 Thanks to all that responded to my help request. The problem was in the connector at pump. I had power to pump & ground at the ground on the frame. But when & checked ground on the pump body there was a large voltage drop. I installed new pump pigtail & the pu... |
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| 2007 BMW 750Li 4.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAHN83577 FAIR WARNING: THIS COULD VERY EASILY HAPPEN TO ANYONE ON THIS MODEL. Ill skip to the chase and just tell you that the vanos solenoid connectors on bank 2 were reversed. The way the harness is made has a kicker that comes out the side of the loom which is shor... Trouble codes: 2A91, 2A8D. |
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| 2008 BMW 750Li 4.8L oil leak VIN: WBAHN83598 Thanks to all who took the time to reply it was indeed the gasket behind the alternator bracket also replaced orings on oil cooler thermostat. Thanks again |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse LS 3.6L Engine VIN: 1GNER13D09 Like most replies, we agreed with the liability of any repairs to this engine. We estimated new engine but customer has opted not to have any further repairs done at this time. |
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| 2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 3.7L exhaust VIN: 1D7HW42K06 thanks very much for the advise, especially kyle.. I used an old egr valve to cover up the hole, I crimpped the open lines and it worked perfectly. great idea. thanks again |
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| 2008 Ford Edge SE 3.5L ABS module VIN: 2FMDK36C48 After trying the unplugging method,, and after speaking with several people, I have grudgingly sent this one down the road to the dealer supplying the ABS module(s). There was a general concensus that I had done everything right as far as the FMS software / AB... |
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| 2013 Ford Escape SEL 2.0L valve body? VIN: 1FMCU9H93D OK guys I am at my time limit with this one, so I will close it and add to it as things progress. I performed 2 reflashes on the PCM] at first I thought it was fixed as the vehicle worked perfect for me for 3 days. So I returned it to the owner and it was okay... |
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| 1997 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L no communications VIN: KMHJF24M7V Thank You to everyone that replied to this request. We did check powers and grounds before posting and it appeared to have com. We did check all wires and grounds a computer also. We check the OBD port itself also. We disconnected other modules and still no co... |
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| 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L starter / computer VIN: 1J4F449S76 The fix was a new crank sensor. The old sensor was shorting the 5 volt reference line to ground only when the outside temp dropped below 28*. We verified this by ohm checking the old sensor against a new sensor then freezing the old sensor. The old sensor sho... |
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| 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GA59158 Everything pointed to a internal problem with cylinder #4 and customer couldn't afford to tear down engine, SO I shipped it. Trouble codes: P0304 (Misfirel 4 cylinder). |
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| 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport 3.6L a/c system VIN: 1C4AJWAG8C Dealer put in new instrument cluster, programmed with new vin and now a/c compressor comes on and works. Problem now is, ABS light stays on with a code for ABS warning light circuit. Got a feeling something doesn't match up between new vin and the new computer... |
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| 2011 Kia Soul 1.6L Charging VIN: KNDJT2A10B thank you to all who answered, we did fix the problem it was corroded wires under the fuse block it looks like someone pinned them and never sealed there repair and the wire ballooned with green corrosion after we repaired the wires the voltage readings were n... |
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| 1994 Toyota T100 2.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JT4UD10D6R many mentioned fuel degraded and plugged cat. I had refilled the tank with fresh fuel because it was on empty when it came it. also I had removed the cat at first just open like a hot rod eventually welded a pipe in place for testing purposes. my 5 gas reading... |
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| 1998 Volvo S70 GLT 2.4L cam cover VIN: YV1LS567XW Chamfered the edge of the plug very slightly at the bottom on the grinder, so that it would fit in the hole. Put the plug in the fridge, warmed the engine up. Put Volvo green locktite (part # 1161370, called metal glue)on the plug, gave it a good smack with a ... |
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