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| 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 3.0L Right xenon bulb VIN: 5UXZV4C53B As history states, we've replaced the headlamp with a used unit. Brand new HID bulb. Everything on headlamp works EXCEPT for the HID light. Getting reoccuring A8AB code (dipped beam, right faulty on autel). I've replaced the HID module with new and still same ... |
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| 2002 Buick Century Custom 3.1L No Start VIN: 2G4WS52J92 This buick when started after being off at least 2 hours will fire up & run all day till you shut it off & say go in the store for a minute & come back out it will crank but won't start till it sets for an hour or so. When it is cranking not starting I spray c... |
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| 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6L Misfire VIN: 1G6DW67706 Misfires at above 4500 rpm on bank 2 hard accel until shift point. Changed plugs/coils/plenum gasket. Cat not plugged. O2 sensors swapped. Intake cleaning and oil flushed. B1 stft on accel goes positive b2 stft goes solid negative 20. Exhaust and intake cams a... Trouble codes: P0300, P0302, P0304, P0306 |
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| 2010 Cadillac SRX Luxury 3.0L engine VIN: 3GYFNAEY9A checked and found 2 lifters on rear exhaust cam bad. replaced all 6 exhaust lifters changed oil and filter test drove car 1 mile and it was ok let car sit for 15 min. and on restart the noise is back. retested oil pressure and its ok 30 psi at idle. what am i ... |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3L Ignition Fuse A VIN: 3GNEC12T64 Hi there everyone. I am looking for ideas on this intermittent no start problem. The customer was in just before christmas. The car was a tow in, No crank, no start. Another technician here diagnosed it. He found the 40 amp Ignition fuse A was blown in the un... |
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| 1987 Ford F-250 Custom 4.9L Mechanical VIN: 1FTHF25Y2H I need to check valve adjustment but don't have tool to bleed down lifters. Is there a way to do it without tool? |
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| 1999 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon XLT 5.4L Excessive Emissions, Rich VIN: 1FBSS31L5X The vehicle came to us from another shop after they, and the dealer, had given up on it. The codes, P0172 & P0175, both refer to the vehicle running rich. The readings for the Short Term fuel trims are at -20% and the long term trims are at -25%. When you pres... Trouble codes: P0172 (Fuel System Too Rich Bank 1), P0175 (Fuel System Too Rich Bank 2) |
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| 2011 Ford Fusion SE 3.0L Defaults to 5th gear in drive VIN: 3FAHP0HG0B Hopefully someone has insight to my headache. This 2011 Ford Fusion came in with P0751 and P2700 and in limp mode. Line pressure tests were good. Found the lock lever at the trans multiplug broken but plug intact and seated. Tested wiring for opens/shorts/cont... |
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| 2015 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5L No Start VIN: 1FTEW1EG5F Truck does not have spark and there is no codes in the system.Compression around 100 psi on both banks front cylinders. Looking if somebody have good cam/crank correlation waveform or any advice . Thanks in advance. |
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| 2007 Infiniti M45 Sport 4.5L engine VIN: JNKBY01E37 Hi fellow technicians. i need an input on nissan engine swap.i am trying to do an engine swap on 07 infinity m45 and hollander says it only fit on 07-08 vk45de engine from m45. does anybody know the difference on 06 vk45de engine from the q45? found a brand ne... |
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| 2011 Jaguar XJ 5.0L trunk ajar warning VIN: SAJWA1CB4B Hello techs! I have a jaguar xj that is doing some weird stuff with the trunk. after sitting for about an hour you can start the car the customer gets a warning message that the trunk is open. If you open and close the trunk it will go away for the time being ... |
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| 2009 Kia Optima EX 2.4L No Start, Cuts out VIN: KNAGE22859 This Kia Optima w/ 2.4L manual transaxle was towed to my shop yesterday for a NO START condition. However it started and ran for 15 seconds, but stalled and would not start again for the next 2 minutes. Repeated attempts afterwards would result anywhere from c... Trouble codes: P0605 (Internal Control Module ROM Error), P2105 (Limp Home Mode- Forced Engine Shutdown), C1513 (Brake Switch Circuit Error), C1611 (Loss Communication w/ ECM), C1612 (Loss Communication w/ TCM) |
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| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L starter VIN: SALME11444 Hi everyone, This Range Rover came in with a no crank condition. I have worked on these vehicles quite a lot but haven't came across this before. The key goes into the ignition and turns as normal and the steering lock does engage/disengage as it should. The s... |
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| 2004 Lexus LS430 4.3L Led Tail / Brake Lights VIN: JTHBN36FX4 Left upper brake light did not work, right lower tail light did not work. Check voltage and ground supply seemed okay. Replaced both rear lamp assemblies new from the dealer. Now left brake and tail lights work but right upper tail light comes on slow and flic... |
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| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 2.3L Ignition Lock VIN: WD8DA26D6H This is probably a straightforward issue, but could use some help. The customer towed the vehicle to us due to an ignition lock cylinder that would not turn. I have used Alldata, IATN and Youtube in an effort to get this lock cylinder out and am unable to. Eve... |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI 3.0L Hard start/longcrank VIN: 4JGCB22E78 Any ideas ,possible crank sensor.no codes and i cant not see any issues,have 2 of these in the shop and readings are then same. Im missing something ,any ideas would be great . Thanks |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L low presure VIN: WDBUF56X08 Car came in with no windshield washers, pump was working but the nozzles were plugged. Replaced both washer nozzles now we have weak spray coming out of both of them. Blew out the lines and the nozzles again both are clear. We replaced the washer pump with a n... |
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| 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman 1.6L Surge, Misfire VIN: WMWML3C51A Vehicle will MISFIRE ONLY when COLD but not every time, idle does surge while vehicle is misfiring. After running for a minute the vehicle will clear up and run great under all driving conditions. Smoke test in the morning, no leaks. Swapped coils and injector... Trouble codes: 2783 (Combustion missfire several cylinders), 2777 (Combustion missfire cylinder 3), 277F, 2773 (Combustion missfire cylinder 1), 277B, 2781 (Several cylinder combustion missfire) |
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| 2004 Nissan 350Z Track 3.5L No Start VIN: JN1AZ34E34 Hello everyone, new member looking for some help. apologize in advance for length of post!Vehicle towed in for no start, died on highway. P0345 in pcm. Cranks good, have engine rpm on scanner and tach bouncing, have injector pulse, but no spark on any cylinder... Trouble codes: P0345 |
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| 2007 Nissan Versa SL 1.8L Nats VIN: 3N1BC13E87 1. Excessive parasitic draw on circuit called "key" in under hood fuse box. 2. Reprogramming for proximity key fob results in P1614, NATS code, and failure to start without using sliver key. Reprogramming done by Nissan dealer. I am leaning towards BCM. Has ... |
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| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4.0L Won't fill up quick. VIN: 5N1AR18W67 This vehicle initially had a bad fuel gauge sender (read "E" at all times). Customer had the tank unit replaced elsewhere. Since that time it is very difficult to re-fuel, you have to fill it very slowly or the pump will click off like it is full. Customer sta... |
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| 2004 Saturn L300 1 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G8JC54F34 I inherited this from the another tech , he replaced a leaking fuel pump and p0455 set , he has checked it twice with no leaks , I have rechecked it with smoke tester, no leaks. I got the vent solenoid to stick after cycling it, replaced it code returned. I ha... Trouble codes: P0455 (Evap Large leak) |
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| 2003 Subaru Outback 2.5L Rear wheels VIN: 4S3BH67583 Stumped,Rear wheels will not engage, until at least 6 MPH. has no codes. Replaced transfer clutches which were slightly worn.drum was not damaged that holds clutches. In the beginning the AWD sys. you could hold the back tires from turning on the hoist. After ... |
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| 1990 Toyota Pickup DLX 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, Very rich VIN: JT5VN94T9L The truck starts & idles for a few seconds then stalls. The fuel pressure is 45psi with the engine off and holds. Fuel pressure adjusts to 37psi when running. I can keep it running with my foot on the throttle, but it is very rich. The throttle responses well ... |
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| 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI GLX 2.8L No Start VIN: 9BWPG61J71 This car came in no communication ( with autoland scan tool) and no start,the entire network is down,all the fuse are ok ,I unplug the pcm,abs,airbag,door module,sunroof,fan ,steering, modules in an attempt to establish communication,all to no avail, still no ... |
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| 2000 Volvo S80 T6 2.8L electrical VIN: YV1TS90D4Y Hello Volvo fans, if there truly are any. This customer is a snowbird here in Fla. So I get this vehicle every winter. Customer called and stated that vehicle seemed to hesitate while decelerating.Also mentioned that ABS and trac light would illuminate. I pi... |
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| 2003 Volvo XC70 X/C 2.5L Charging system VIN: YV1SZ59H63 This should be straight forward...right? Came in with dead battery, recharge battery and check charging system. Battery volts is 12.5 volts. KOER 11.7. Which one would expect as it cost something to run the engine. L wire at back of alternator when plugged... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2000 BMW 528i 2.8L Wiper / Washer VIN: WBADM6348Y So, i feel quite stupid on this one. Its the motor. The thing that threw me off was i wasn't getting power to the low speed wire at the relay sometimes until the ignition was cycled. (motor shorted so shutting down the power??) |
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| 2005 BMW 645Ci 4.4L Air out vents VIN: WBAEH73415 Back to "old school" diagnostics. Told my tech (who is [...] by my age) I've been doing this for almost 46yrs. We blocked off the heater valve and sure enough, nice and cold on the "normal" every day settings. It did help by also setting vents via screen in "c... |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.2L steering VIN: 1G1ZS57FX7 Thank you guys! We did replace the steering column and everything was fine - it took calibration right away. |
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| 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 3GNBABFW7B THANKS FOR ALL THE RESPONSES, ALL WAS HELPFUL, FLUSHED ENGINE WITH OUT MAKING ANY DIFFERENCE. FOUND CHAIN STREACHED SLIGHTLY, WAITING ON CUSTOMER TO APPROVE THE REPAIRS. WILL DO FOLLOW UP WHEN REPAIRS ARE DONE Trouble codes: P0016, P0017. |
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| 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.7L engine control fuse VIN: 1D7HU16D45 At this point the problem will remain a mystery, The short seems to have disappeared. I activated the relay to see if fuse would blow it did not. So I cranked it over and it fired up. I disconnected the activation wire and tried it again and it started again ... |
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| 2007 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5L heater VIN: 2B3KA43G17 ok, I did not think this all way through, but found out the engine oil cooler was restricted as couple replies stated not allowing enough flow through system. I could not figure out how there was not any flow after heater core was bypassed at bleed screw nea... |
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| 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Harley-Davidson Edition 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTSW31P94 Thanks for the help guys. Almost everyone thinks that I have two bad ficms. Most suggest oem ford unit and programming.The customer has no more money so the truck is still sitting there. Trouble codes: U0105 (Lost communication with FICM), U0306 (Software Incompatibility With Fuel Injector Control Module). |
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| 2005 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.0L Long crank to start VIN: 1FDAW56P85 Time to Close this runs good turned out to be a couple things when you have the seals on HPOP sealing good all the air has to go through injectors takes at least 12 aggressive 25mph to 50mph accelerations to work I through and along with the starter spinning ... |
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| 2007 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FMEU65E77 Replaced pcm assy. However had to have ford reset perameter and program keys before we could start vehicle. I was told a locksmith service could perform this by the ecm rebuilder but after paying one to come to our location and supposedly do this it had to b... Trouble codes: 0000 (see attachment too many codes to list). |
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| 2001 Mazda Tribute ES 3.0L No Start VIN: 4F2YU08151 Crazy as it may seem, it was antitheft hood latch sensor open circuit. Which had already been removed before and had a piece of wire closing the circuit. It was one of those lucky as it may have been moments, ignorance cost me a lot of unnecessary time and fru... |
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| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L Rear main seal VIN: WDBBA48D8G Thank-you all for your time and suggestions. It's all back together and pretty as the day she rolled off the line. In the end, it got a new/updated rear main seal and cover. Got thrown for a loop when I had a couple of left over 6mm bolts but found that the ne... |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic 3.5L Instrument cluster VIN: WDBUF87X18 after further diagnosing i decided to open up the instrument cluster and check the connectors and soldier joints. after wiggling the connectors and reassembling when i plugged it back in and the damn thing started working. thank you for your input, i have lear... |
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