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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for December 16, 2016 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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| 2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L Hesitation VIN: WAUDG74F05 well here we go,this car has been an ongoing intermittent problem for a couple of months and now it is very pronounced and easier to diagnose. It will run perfectly and then hesitate badly, followed by cel P2296.After chasing p2296 I have come to realize that... Trouble codes: P2296, P1063 (fuel pressure regulation control range not reached) |
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| 2008 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L Starter VIN: WAUDH74F88 This car initially came in with a complaint for non-working a/c. I diagnosed a faulty pressure switch. I replaced the pressure switch which does involve putting the core support in service position. The pressure switch fixed the a/c system and all was well. Th... |
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| 1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Emergency lights VIN: 1GCDL19W6X Ok when you turn on hazards and step on brake pedal hazards stop flashing. Also happens when left turn signal is turned on ignition switch on and brake pedal is pressed. When right turn signal is turned on and brake pedal is pressed turn signal continues to fl... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 6.0L Service Charging System Message VIN: 1G1YY36U86 Sets p0621 |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.5L Heating VIN: 2G1WB58K79 Got another one beating me up. Last week vehicle came in with no heat at all. Performed a pressure test and found no leaks, held good pressure. Found restricted heater core. Tried to back flush but had very little improvement. Installed new heater core and had... |
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| 2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L heater core flow is good VIN: 1C3LC56R88 No heat from the heater, heater core check good |
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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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| 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 5.3L Unknown VIN: 2GTEK13M58 This extended family member vehicle came to me with a noise similar to a cracked flywheel but louder (as if the metal parts making the noise were of thicker metal). It only seems to happen around 35-50 mph upon very light acceleration or deceleration along wit... |
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| 2009 Kia Sportage LX 2.0L Bearing? Starter? VIN: KNDJF72459 Vehicle has loud screeching/grinding noise as follows: Is intermittent -- may happen two or three times in a row, may happen only one time in twenty. Comes on immediately when starting, with clutch pedal to floor. Goes away when clutch pedal raised, but wil... |
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| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300E 4Matic 3.0L no response VIN: WDBED30D7L hi everyone i have this older 300e in the shop, out of all the imports i work on i have the least knowledge on Mercedes any help to get me started would be appreciated.the problem im experiencing is while im driving around speeds of 50 mph the engine has no po... |
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| 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3DJ81W0R Weird one here. This LC came in with no power and no charging voltage. I repaired a fusible link and got the charging system voltage back. On the test drive I noticed only the OX1 pid showing any voltage and the OX2 pid was 0v. It had a dead 02 sensor ckt. ... Trouble codes: 25 (lean) |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L No Heat VIN: WVWPD23B44 Can hear change when blend door switched. |
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| 2005 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4 Motion 2.8L Rear Hatch VIN: WVWYU63B25 This 2005 VW Passat V6 Wagon came to us with customer complaint of no rear hatch access without using mechanical key in the rear hatch (tailgate). Diagnosing it, we found the powers and inputs just fine to the CCM (comfort control module or BCM), the hatch rel... |
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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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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2000 Chevrolet W5500 Tiltmaster W5R042 4.8L Mechanical VIN: J8BE5B146Y ok i found out this truck has a power steering resavoir.and a seperate resavoir for booster fluid which is dextron the customer was filling that resavoir with brake fluid.which ruined the seals in the pump/p/s pump is a dual pump for booster and p/s.with the p... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L Door Locks VIN: 1G1AT58H19 I wish to apologize, I usually like to have closure with an IATN case. But with multiple follow-up phone calls to the customer we have not been able to get him to call us back and time is running short to close this case. It sounds like the consensus is the PD... |
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| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L 3.6L No igntion VIN: 2A4RR5DG1B After replacing and programming the win/ignition switch it appears to be working as it should. Thanks to all that replied, greatly appreciated! |
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| 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.9L clutches VIN: 3B7HF13ZS1 thanks to all who replied ended up being a broke waved snap ring in od on direct clutch I quit the dealer back in 95 and up to that point I don't remember that ring breaking.That would explain the all the sudden no reverse.thanks again have a merry xmas... |
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| 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7MU48C53 Thank you all who Replied. we replaced the pig tails at both the cam and crank sensor also we cleaned the grounds and added a new block to frame ground. we do not have any codes stored or in a pending mode. I do still have a stall problem at idle very intermit... Trouble codes: P0341, P0336. |
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| 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L Stall VIN: 2GTEC19T42 First of all, wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who replied. Sean you hit on the head with the customer crimp. the customer had crimped the grey signal wire to the pump incorrectly. Had just a couple of strands in the connector. Will say however that ... |
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| 2013 GMC Savana 4500 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GD675CL8D thank you robert, michael, and willie all of you have guided me in some way to figuring this thing out i ended up stumbling across a identifix pdf article that lead me to run a stationary regen and saw that sensor 1 474 deg f sensor 2 399 deg f sensor 3 2508 ... Trouble codes: P24A0. |
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| 1983 Porsche 928 S 4.7L Ignition VIN: WP0JB0927D I am sorry but I have had to put this car on hold for a week more due to excessive appointments. I have performed most of the posted tests but not all and will be bringing the car back in to the shop next week. Thanks for the information and will be back as so... |
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| 2000 Toyota 4Runner 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3GM84R3Y Replaced both cat did use aftermarket CARB approved cats. Took for good long test drive no codes returned o2s operating as designed. Trouble codes: P0420 (cat efficiency code). |
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| 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on, No throttle VIN: 3VWT629M41 OK, it was the engine computer. I got my hands on another used computer, and then I was able to complete the throttle body relearn, although I couldn't keep it running because of the security system. The customer ended up getting the computer replaced at a loc... Trouble codes: P1565 (THrottle actuator lower stop not reached 17973), P1545. |
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