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| 2011 Audi A6 3.2L Tpms VIN: WAUEKAFB1B Have TPMS light on this one uses ABS for pressure monitoring. Tried several times to reset. The two codes it came in with were 02214 tire pressure warning intermittent and 01317 Control module in instrument cluster J285 013- check DTC memory. Clearing the memo... |
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| 2007 BMW 335i 3.0L Steering VIN: WBAVB73577 hi everyone. I'm working on a 07 bmw 335i. it has active steering and once you initialize the steering angle sensor about a day later it flags a code 614a motor position angle not initialized, it also has had the steering rack replaced twice. it has been align... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L tcm VIN: 1GNDT13S58 vehicle came into shop with a U0101(symptom 00) code in powertrain. also had abs codes C0455(steering position sensor fault) and C0196(yaw rate circuit fault).HVAC code U1301(class 2 data high or low circuit, thinking may be related to U0101) customer states t... |
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| 2000 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP55U8Y Greetings all, This car came to us after another shop replaced the alternator with an incorrect unit and spliced the wires by wild ass guess method. I have no spark, do have 12v at coil pack, no ground signal from computer. Injectors have power but no ground ... |
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| 2002 Ford E-350 Super Duty 5.4L Heads VIN: 1FTSE34L62 Is there a specific torqu fo head bolts |
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| 2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3L Starting VIN: 1FMCU03Z28 vehicle was towed in for no start. Confirmed relay is good, battery is charged and jumped starter through relay. no start. Key#1 security light is on Asked client for second key. Key#2 no security light. still no crank/no start. followed Ford's testing and fou... |
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| 2010 Ford Escape XLT 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMCU9D74A The purge valve is working ok and we put smoke into the system and found with the vent solenoid closed we still had smoke leaking out, got a new solenoid and that seems like it even leaks more. Should we have any leakage out of the vent solenoid when it is clo... Trouble codes: P0456 (Small Leak) |
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| 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L Misfire VIN: 2GTEK19T6X Hello to all we have this truck that has p0300 missfire code. Scanning it on tip in while parked we can see cylinders 1 and 6 hitting, can feel slight rummble but no definate miss feel, adaptives are in single digets, Thaught crank signal was suspect but put n... Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 2003 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L Abs & Vtm-4 VIN: 2HKYF18553 AFTER CODES RESET VTM 4 LIGHT COMES ON AS SOON AS THE CAR IS MOVING, ABS NOT KICKING ON ICE & LIGHT COMES ON AFTER THAT. CODE 44-01 vtm4 relay failure & Code 52-01 abs pump motor relay open circuit, NEW RELAYS SAME THING. ANYBODY FAMILIAR W THIS PROBLEM? THX F... |
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| 1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L injectors, coil, fuel pump VIN: SAJNV4846K this car was brought to us as a no start, and of course it started for 3 days. then it stopped starting. Testing revealed no spark, injector pulse, or fuel pump, so we did the normal thing and replaced the crank sensors. still no start, replaced the front ecu,... |
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| 2005 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJWA82B55 I have a 2005 jaguar 4.2L supercharged running rich under load -17% both banks I have checked everything I know to check. my question is do these cars have any common problems that can cause these issues.thank you |
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| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L DLC Connector VIN: 1J4GW68N1X After putting the engine in the vehicle it would crank but not start so I tried to connect my scanner to it (Launch crp123) and it would not power up when I turned the KOEO. My scan tool uses vehicle power to turn on and does not have batteries. So I checked b... |
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| 2007 Jeep Wrangler X 3.8L traction control VIN: 1J4FA24167 Good Morning all, This gem was passed to me as the new guy at the shop - new eyes etc. The traction control kicks in intermittantly on on ramps and of ramps, even when not pushing too hard. I've had this prctically drifting around a corner and no activation. T... |
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| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L unsure VIN: 1J8GR48K38 This Jeep has a NV140 transfer case. Loud rotation noise coming from rear differential area. Sounds almost like it is coming from the aluminum drive shaft. We inspected the u-joints and they feel odd. Feels like a detent in the centered position. We had anothe... |
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| 2008 Land Rover LR2 HSE 3.2L speedometer VIN: SALFR24N38 Vehicle Speedometer works at initial startup to 50mph then shuts down, all speed sensors are functioning properly, can read speed on vehicle with autologic and snapon scanner at speed when speedo goes inop. No codes detected, re-coded 2nd speedo to vin same is... |
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| 2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 3.7L shift interlock VIN: JM3TB3MA8A Help, eratic after starting it will not come out of park. We put in a new brake switch and no change. I have very little info about how the interlock works on my Mitchell on demand. I have explored the problem on goggle and opinions are veried, with a few sayi... |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI 3.0L replaced inj. no srt VIN: 4JGCB22E78 Replaced fuel injectors ,not starting, looking for bleed instructions or scan tool start instructions |
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| 1999 Mercury Mystique LS 2.5L lgnitition cylinder VIN: 3MEFM66L0X I have been tasked with changing the ignition lock cylinder and key on this Mystique. My question is about the key and programming. After installing the new lock cylinder, will I be able to do the programming via a key on/off routine? I see my Verus has a "Spa... |
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| 2002 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4T1BF30K62 Car came in for maintenance, did timing belt, water pump, valve cover gaskets. Vehicle had no symptoms of running issues before work. Check engine on prior to service. Vehicle came back due to stalling, and surging mostly when cold, to warm. Engine hot runs pr... Trouble codes: P1155 (A/f sensor heater circuit malfunction b2s1), P0300 (Random misfire) |
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| 2009 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TDZK23C79 Thank you for reviewing my post. Vehicle was towed in due to Check Engine Light flashing and engine running rough. Accessed computer and found P0301 Cylinder 1 misfire code. Tested components and found bad ignition coil #1. Replaced coil (Napa part). Cleared c... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cylinder 1 misfire) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2003 Aston Martin Vanquish 6.0L Lacks power VIN: SCFAC23363 Seems there are no techs in IATN with experience on this vehicle. Called my contact in the UK and he sent the necessary excerpts from the shop manual. Thanks you for the replies. |
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| 2007 Audi S4 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUGL98E47 This one is fixed and as I thought I was missing something completely obvious. The first two replies said to check exhaust back pressure. The results of that test were eye opening. The car ran well so I didn't expect a back pressure problem however the left si... Trouble codes: P0171 (System lean bank 1), P0175 (System lean bank 2). |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L camshaft signal VIN: 2G1WF52E84 thanks guys for the help. as it turns out the pcm wont recognize cam signal until after the car is running or during running, I got the car to start briefly . and the pcm recognized the cam snsr but it had a rouph idle, the plugs were fouled and carboned up,, ... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 6.0L Service Charging System Message VIN: 1G1YY36U86 replace alternator assembly with new oe alternator. The regulator was putting charge voltage on the L terminal. The code states voltage high or low on L terminal the chart has you check unpluged less then 1 volt key on engine off and 5 volt engine running. The... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4L Engine VIN: 1G1ZJ57B49 Bad Intake cam solenoid and missing half a volt of ground to the ECM. You all's input was appreciated. |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0L 2-1 downshift, drive, reverse VIN: 1GCWGFCG9B replaced pump and all is working Thanks for the replaies. The problem was the pump was not picking up enough fluid volume to maintain pressures. |
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| 2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L heater core flow is good VIN: 1C3LC56R88 Turns out it was the heater core, seemed to flow when we tested it in the car but after taking it out we learned that the core was half plugged. The center was plugged and the outer side of the core was flowing, so no coolant flow through the center of the cor... |
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| 2000 Daewoo Lanos SX 1.6L Programming VIN: KLATC5263Y well the issue of the programming of the pcm remains a mystery. the tech who did the diagnostic condemned the pcm based on the p1627 code the junk yard pcm was only wanting the vin programmed once that was done we still had a crank no start, no spark, no injec... Trouble codes: P1792 (The PCM is not properly programmed.). |
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| 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Pedal VIN: 1B7KF26C5R Thanks All, After replacing most of the brake system it ended up being the RWAL ABS Valve. Lesson learned...Follow your instinct. Al |
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| 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.9L Not working VIN: 3B7HF13Z8W Sorry about forgetting about this one everyone, I check for voltage at the data link connector with everything connected in the system and had the 2.4 volts at each of the communication wires. At this point I sent it to a shop just up the street from me that i... Trouble codes: 920 (Not receving VSS message from PCM), 921 (Not receving distance pulse message from PCM), 999 (Undefined error). |
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| 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L abs module VIN: 1D3HV16P99 Well this one is fixed. I did receive 5 replies. However, I didn't find the answer to my 1 question. After talking with my Dodge supplier, I still couldn't find a good answer to my question. So rather then taking a chance of frying an ABS module, I changed the... |
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| 1994 Ford F-350 XL 7.3L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1FTJW36F7R With 259K miles, the customer has decided not to continue with any more work. He has also stated that it has been burning 2 quarts of oil per week. He paid for the parts and we ate the labor. Not good for anyone, but everyone is still friends. |
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| 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.8L Stall VIN: 1FTSW21Y35 Thank you for all of your replies. Those of you who mentioned the throttle body that was it. It did not look that dirty but i took it off and it was gummed up. Cleaned and replaced. Idles perfect now. Trouble codes: P0335 (Primary igniton fault). |
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| 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L Brake Pedal VIN: 1FMCU02Z38 I didn't mention it, but as someone suggested, we tried clamping off all the brake hoses and the pedal still had too much travel. At this point I started thinking that the used HCU we had installed might just have the same problem as the original. So we got ye... |
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| 2000 Honda CR-V LX 2.0L Misfire VIN: JHLRD1847Y ultimately adjusting the valves did the trick. thanks to all who responded. this job gets harder and more demanding everyday and to have a site that helps each other is awesome. everyone have a merry christmas. thanks again |
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| 2011 Infiniti G37 Sport 3.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CV6AP4B Sorry guys, I can't say what fixed this car. All symptoms disappeared and no trouble codes are present. I did not clean or adjust or relearn anything. At least I didn't throw a load of parts at it just to watch it show back up next week with similar symptoms a... Trouble codes: P0303, P2135. |
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| 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L 1st & 2nd gear VIN: 1J8GN58K98 Thanks to everyone! As suggested by Charles, Ted and Roger...pressure testing of 1/2 clutch failed. Due to age and other considerations the transmission was replaced and problem solved. Thanks again to all. Have a great holiday! |
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| 2006 Lexus RX400h 3.3L hard to fill tank VIN: JTJHW31U76 This post is specific to the Hybrids since they control their fuel tank operation a little different. Here is what we found out: Once the fuel door is closed there is an actuator which locks the door closed. There is a door switch that tells the computer th... |
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| 2000 Toyota 4Runner 2.7L brakes VIN: JT3GM84R3Y Thank you for all of the replies. Taking the advice of others, I replace both front rotors again and machined them on the car. The vibration was still present. When I returned from my test drive I checked the temperature of the calipers with a temperature g... |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L immobilizer VIN: WVWEK73C66 I'm going to close this request even though the car isn't repaired. The general consensus is that the dealer is the only one capable of doing this job. The customer has decided to cut losses and donate the car to Goodwill. I want to thank all that offered su... |
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