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2006 Audi A4 2.0L Low Oil Pressure VIN: WAUDF78E66
This Audi came to us with low oil pressure and a code 00010 13 A Camshaft Slow response. Further investigation found that the low oil pressure was caused by wear on the original Audi 2.0 oil pump/balancer assembly. One of the shafts was worn causing low oil p...
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1993 Bentley Brooklands 6.8L Starter VIN: SCBZE02DXP
Vehicle sat for 3 years. Battery was shorted. Replaced the battery and I am getting voltage to the starter. We cannot get an crank signal to the starter relay but the vehicle cranks right up when we jump the relay. I am looking for aq schematic or a place wher...
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2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL 3.4L abs VIN: 3G5DA03E05
auto keeps coming back with front wheel sensor codes. have been changed three times all different brands. have checked all wiring to abs module. I have only done one set of hubs. lasted the longest two months
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT 6.0L Programming Fail VIN: 1GB3KZCGXB
Hello, I was called to another shop to perform a routine program of a Jasper remanufactured transmission in the subject vehicle. I always use a battery maintainer and this was supposed to be a routine job. After installing the battery maintainer, I logged int...
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.8L low power VIN: 1GCRCSEA1C
I have here a vehicle that is driving me crazy. This truck will accelerate poorly/slowly from a stop when the accelerator is placed all the way to the floor. Once it gets going to about 35 mph it drives and accelerates fine. It idles very well and otherwise d...
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2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L wont start unless fob is in the holder VIN: 2G1155S38E
this car came to me with an electrical gremlin. doesnt start unless fob is in the holder in center console. Also radio has no volume output
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1993 Dodge D350 5.9L Charging VIN: 3B7ME33C6P
So being old school diesel, truck starts and runs. Truck came to me with a no charging complaint. We have no communication at all. All fuses are good. Have checked wiring from data link to ecm, and all appear to have continuity, but have not tested under load ...
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2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4L Mechanical VIN: 3C3CFFAR8C
Hello FIAT Techs, I have no experience with this vehicle and need some advice if I should even continue trying to help this customer. The vehicle came in with a crank no start to find the compression in cylinder 1 is 0 psi, #2 is 135 psi, #3 35 psi and #4 is 3...
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1999 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Lack of heat VIN: 1FTRX18L5X
This Ford is being difficult! A week ago, came in for lack of heat. Had about 85*F duct temp and one hot and one cold heater hose. Flushed the heater core, got 152*F duct temp. Customer drove for 3 days, came back with not so hot temps again (90*F). Same scena...
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2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L Fuse 28 Blower Motor VIN: 1FDAF56P84
Just using this as information to help anyone else out with this problem. Fuse 28 in the Central Junction Block blows as soon as vehicle is put in drive with the engine running. Fuse 28 powers the blower motor relay, therefore the blower motor would quit runn...
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2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3FAFP31Z94
Car starts up rough when cold with the High\low idle for a bit,I can tap gas and it will smooth out.STFT goes to + 42%,LTFT will start going up to about + 8%, with no O2 sensor switching.If I tap the gas several times O2's start switching and runs fine. If I l... Trouble codes: P2195, P2270, P2274 (B1S2 stuck lean)
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2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.0L Long crank to start VIN: 1FDAW56P85
Replaced stand tubes with ford update kit pressure tested found top o-rings on injectors leaking replaced most of the orings pressure tested again no leaks found with 120psi shop air assembled test ran it and got engine up to operating temp number 8 injector m...
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1999 GMC Yukon SLT 5.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKEK13R0X
Vehicle continues to run rough throws p0300 after start up koeo injector balance 64/59 at all injectors. All injectors except cyl. No. 1 and no. 2 opposite banks in front change engine rpm when injectors are disabled cyl 1 & 2 do not change engine rpm. This ve... Trouble codes: P0300
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2009 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4L Engine VIN: 5NPEU46C89
I am getting ready to replace the engine in the vehicle. I am wondering if a 2010 Sonata 2.4L engine will work in the 2009 Sonata 2.4L. I noticed the cylinder head is casted a little differently to allow a ground strap to bolt to the front of next to the valve...
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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4L No Start VIN: KMHEC4A48B
This car was dropped in our lap from a transmission shop we do work for. They replaced the transmission because the case was cracked, when done they said the car would not start, (they never heard the car run), When they tried to turn the engine by hand they f...
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2013 Jaguar XF 2.0L Engine VIN: SAJWA0GB1D
Hello everyone, first off, the VIN is incorrect. The car is a Jaguar XF diesel 2.2L 4cyl 2013. The issue I'm having with this one is interesting. No codes. Start the car from cold and drive, it's great making decent power when it comes onto boost. Depending...
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2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L 4th gear VIN: WVWEK93C16
Vehicle came in with incorrect gear ratio dtc for 4th gear, verified concern, wondering if anyone out there has had any luck good or bad rebuilding these 6spd autos in the later model Volkswagen's? Just looking for info on this to help our repair costs for thi...
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1998 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L VATS activated VIN: 1G6KD54Y5W
Well guys thanks for all you replies. We took off the damaged screen placed the good one on the original instrument cluster and got the screen working and started the vehicle. Thanks for that suggestion it worked. Sorry for the late post just got some time tod...
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1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Emergency lights VIN: 1GCDL19W6X
there was a screw from luggage rack that went thru wiring harness in left rear roof area that caused melting and touching of wiring causing issue... ...I want to thank all of you for your help and responses, in my haste to fix i overlooked one piece of evidenc...
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L cluster, head lights, interior lights, VIN: 1D4GP24R25
Well thankfully this vans fixed now, I have to thank all 5 fellow techs who took the time to help me out, all good ideas, most said it would probably be the PCI BUS, and it was, Steve [...] from Tennessee went the distance with me, not only explaining the circ...
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2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Cuts out VIN: 1FTSW31FX1
Ok- Solution found- Humble pie. It was a spike generated in the 5v ref line by the Exhaust Back-pressure Sensor. (I even have one in stock) I know the evils of this sensor from years of fixing powerstrokes, but this is the first one that fooled me so badly. ...
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2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L Stall VIN: 1GTHK23285
Replaced fuel filter with OEM and problem has not happened again. Checked seals in filter housing, all looked good. Customer has had for a week with no problems. Thanks for all the help, Mike
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2011 Ram 1500 Tradesman 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7JB1ET4B
thank all you guys for the help and info on this truck for repair. checked in to the parts that were installed an found that the wrong lifters were used all were standard the mds engine has 2 different lifters. installed the correct lifters and truck is back t... Trouble codes: P0306.
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