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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 European
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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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| 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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