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| 2005 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Misfire VIN: 2HNYD18815 this customer is a friend of mine. long cranks but always starts. 1 to 2 times a week . did tune up at 135k changed nothing. misses on start up & first stop sign, flashes SES light then OK. propaned for vacuum leak. any suggestions. valve adjustment? |
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| 2006 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L transfer cas VIN: 5UXFA13576 Good afternoon. I have this X5 turning abs/dsc 4x4 light on. There are no symptoms other than that. The code retrieved is 0x5fFA (24378), transfer case clutch open. Alldata has zero info on this. Searching across the internet revealed servo motors going bad am... |
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| 1998 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 5.7L slave cylinder hose VIN: 1GCEK14R0W Customer brought us a clutch and transmission (he had slightly split the trans and attempted trans repair). We had the trans done at our trans shop and reassembled. He had lost the clip holding the clutch line into the slave - only available with the slave. He... |
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| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L 5th gear VIN: 2G1FP22K4W Multiple hands have been into this gear box and I'm not the original tech that replaced the parts so bear with me please. For the history I was given, the car originally came in with complaint that it would only shift between two gears. I've heard 3rd to 4th a... |
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| 1999 Chevrolet K1500 LS 5.7L head lights VIN: 1GNFK16R2X Need a little help with this suburban. day light running lights work when you turn on head lights on I lose the head lights. dash lights works parking lights work just no head lights bright or dim no blue indicator. Head light switch is good dimmer checks good... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L Cuts out VIN: 1GBHC49699 Hi guys! I have a 2009 Silverado 2500 cab and chasiss. the customer purchased truck and found out that it wont go over 70mph. I Thought there was an option to set max speed with the tech2 but I cant find any settings to adjust...I also tried a edge cts tunner ... |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.5L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G11E5SA9D This one causing headaches, came in reduced power, multiple codes P0089/P0171/P228C, after checking freeze frame data etc (inconclusive) cleared and retest with P228C as result, 60 PSI from in tank module, no vacuum leaks (smoked and .30)studying diagnostic tr... Trouble codes: P228C |
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| 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 3.9L No Start VIN: 2B7HB11XXX Vehicle came in as a no start. Went to pull the vehicle into the shop and it started and ran fine for three plus hours. Shut vehicle off, tried to start the next day and just cranks. Checked for spark and has good spark and seems to be in time. Same with injec... |
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| 1995 Ford F-350 XL 7.5L No Start VIN: 2FTHF36G1S hi guys I am visiting a friend and working on his truck it has a new tfi moduel black one and a new coil I do not have my scope here so not able to scope it but here is what I have the truck has good fire the injectors are pulsing with the noid light I have di... |
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| 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9L harsh 2-3 shift,tie-up 3-4 shift VIN: 1FAHP60A34 had harsh 2-3 shift and tie-up before rebuilt changed Valve body and solenoid pack after rebuild, still same problem |
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| 2012 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTFW1ET9C Code p0172 system rich bank1 graphed both upstream sensors very much the same, long termfuel trim bank1 -24.1, bank2 -15.5, short term trims bank1 3.8, bank2 .7 highpressure fuel actual 1530mpa, desired 1450mpa truck starts and runs very well no drivability co... Trouble codes: P0172 (System rich bank1) |
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| 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5L Pressure in Radiator VIN: 1FTFW1ET1D I have this eco-boost 3.5 that is getting exhaust gas in the degas bottle. We decided it must have blown head gaskets. So We removed the head & had them milled & pressure checked at are local machine shop. An they checked fine. Knowing that it has a aluminum b... |
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| 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring 3.5L Latch VIN: 5FNRL38825 This vehicle came in with the right sliding door not operational. You can pull either handles on the inside and the outside of the door and the latch releases and attempts to open put seams as though its hanging up on something. I tried the switch and it does ... |
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| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L Misfire VIN: KM8SC73D75 Heads were both redone. reassenbled no check engine lite fuel trims are b1 31.3 bank 2 -31.2 inj pulse width b1 3.4 b2 1.8 o2 sensors toggle as they should no vacuum leaks any thoughts where to go next? not sure as to how in ran before with the issues if had. |
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| 2009 Kia Sedona LX 3.8L Misfire VIN: KNDMB23369 I'm in need of guidance on this,my experience with Kia is limited. Customer brings van into shop with check engine light on and code poo22 stored. (Cam over retarded bank two) Checked history codes,that's where I found the poo18 and Po300. There is know miss f... Trouble codes: P0022, P0018, P0300 (Random miss fire) |
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| 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 3.9L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALDV2288R looks like its been around the shops. i'm told it has repeatedly given 44 and 45 codes. ive driven it extensively now and have never seen a code shown. however, under load and uphill it did start popping and farting. it felt like ignition. i looked in the dist... Trouble codes: 44 (o2 sensor), 45 (02 sensor) |
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| 2008 Lexus GS350 3.5L No Start VIN: JTHCE96S08 Vehicle came in on the hook. Customer stated that the car started and the vsc light came on and he turned it off and tried to start it and it would not. When it showed up to shop, I tried to start it and it cranked and then stopped cranking. Push button on and... |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L windows/sunroof VIN: WDBLJ65G92 this coupe appears to be haunted!original complaint was the trunk would open by itself;it does that..customer could not leave it so now it is back..now the scenario is one that when you push the trunk release button the windows will drop and the sunroof may op... |
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| 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.4L rear brakes VIN: WP0AA299XX We have a Porsche 911 Carrera with rear brakes that get hot. The customer said he was driving down the road and the right rear brake caught on fire. We did not see any evidence of a fire, so maybe it was smoking. We can see it has gotten hot. We test drove and... |
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| 2001 Porsche Boxster Roadster S 3.2L cruise control VIN: WP0CB29811 Customer complaint is cruise control not working. Only code that come up is P0501 speed sensor. Replaced both rear ABS sensors, no luck. While driving I can see speed sensors working, and speedo works. Replaced all rear brake lights, clutch pedal sensor, bra... |
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| 2004 Saturn Ion 2 2.2L no engagment VIN: 1G8AL52F14 After replacing engine trans worked normally then the car set a code PO700 for codes in trans found no codes in trans module with tech2 after clearing the code the trans no longer engages forward or reverse. after inspecting trans fluid found it black and burn... |
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| 2005 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L valve train VIN: 5TENX22N25 brian [...] |
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| 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5L heat VIN: 4T1BD1FK7E hey guys i have a toyota camry hybrid from a body shop i do work for hit hard nose they replaced the radiator fans they told me it has no heat itryed to bleed cooling systrem replaced thermostat with factory part still no heat i wonder if the electric water pu... |
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| 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8L Coolant temp VIN: 3VWCC21C31 Lower radiator hose was cold on this car. I had replaced t'belt and water pump a little over a year ago with metal impeller pump so assumed simple thermostat. Replaced it, refilled system and similar situation. Tried burping all the air out of the system which... |
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| 2002 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L will not write vin VIN: 3VWCB21C12 car came in with computer not communicate found computer to be the problem installed new (factory) trying new install vin and will not accept vin (have factory tool (vag com) not sure what I'm missing have pin code for security immobilizer |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 2.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3VWSF71K46 Customer went to start car this morning (4 days later) would start and stall with immobilizer light on. They were using the key they used previously when it was in the shop for a crank sensor. Went to their house and vehicle started fine no lights and drove ba... Trouble codes: P0322, P0106, P0513 |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L Hesitation VIN: WAUDG74F05 unfortunately this car is not fixed.since the update I replaced the low pressure pump in the tank with a factory unit.It made a wonderful difference on paper,but did not solve the issue.after replacing the in tank pump,low pressure stabilized on the mechani... Trouble codes: P2296, P1063 (fuel pressure regulation control range not reached). |
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| 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 3.0L Right xenon bulb VIN: 5UXZV4C53B Replace of FRM module was necessary. After I believe 24 short circuit detections the FRM will permanently disable the driver for that headlight. I'm hearing from some people that with Autologic, short circuits can be cleared but I unfortunately didn't have a... |
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| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3L Misfire VIN: 1GNEK13T3Y I will post the update when this vehicle comes back as it comes and goes for a while but the customer has seemed to be looking to move on from it. I appreciate the input and will at least have a plan of attack with blocking off the egr when it arrives to see i... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire detected), P0401 (Insufficient egr flow detected). |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3L computers VIN: 3GNFK123X7 Sorry gang, still waiting for customer to bring this rig back to me, no way to update from here so I just want to say thanks to those who took time to help. very much appreciated...until next time happy wrenchin |
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| 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2A8GM48L17 hey guys what i did was get a complete tank and pump assemblly from the junk yard installed unit road tested all good thanks guys! Trouble codes: P2066. |
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| 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan American Value Package 3.6L Parking Brake VIN: 3C6URVJD1F OK GUYS LOOKS LIKE ITS FIXED WITH THE AFTERMARKET EBRAKE SHOE RETAINERS WE HAVENT HAD AN ISSUE SINCE, BUT AND ITS A BIG ONE. WITH IT BEING WINTER TIME I DONT THINK THIS TRUCK IS SEEING THE ABUSE IT NORMALLY DOES. TIME WILL TELL BUT IM OUT OF IT FROM IATN SO IM... |
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| 1997 Ford Ranger Splash 2.3L E- brake VIN: 1FTCR10A3V Thanks to all for suggestions to the E-brake issue. Called customer back and aimed for a solution, Tried all given suggestions and offered the customer a direction of repair. Seems as though fix would have been replacing the E-brake ratchet assembly. Customer ... |
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| 2009 Kia Optima EX 2.4L No Start, Cuts out VIN: KNAGE22859 After informing the customer that 7 Pro's from iATN all agreed that more than likely the ECM was toast, the customer had the Optima towed to the nearest Kia dealer. Dealer diagnosis was the same, but her ECM was unfortunately out of warranty. But for $1042.86 ... 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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| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4.4L MIL Lamp on, VIN: SALSF25416 found broken vaccum line changed maf with dealer part has not come back yet Trouble codes: P0171, P0174. |
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| 2006 Lexus RX400h 3.3L No Start VIN: JTJGW31U96 we drop off the veh at the dealer ! later service adviser call us and said car ready to pick up he said no charge because there is no code i picked up the veh yes i put my scaner there is no code car been running envery day until now!!! Trouble codes: P3408, P3437, P5167, P0517, 770 (battery temp sensor circuit high), P60B1, P60B1. |
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| 2007 Lexus RX400h 3.3L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTJHW31U97 well I am going to called this fixed. decided to replace hv battery smart unit and cleared all faults code and drove the vehicle for last 3 weeks with out any more stalling issue for the moment. but I have to wait and see for next few months. thanks everyone ... Trouble codes: P3105 (Lost communication with hv battery votage sensor.). |
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| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300E 4Matic 3.0L no response VIN: WDBED30D7L thank you all for the help after performing all the test that were suggested i decided to sell the customer a o2 sensor but when we went to remove it we found that it was frozen in and the customer decided not to pursue any further so i cant say if it fixed it... |
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| 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis LS 4.6L No Start, Stall VIN: 2MEFM75W87 Sadly, the car is not fixed yet, and has been towed to a distant dealership in the owner's home area. Many of you emphasized the importance of load testing the circuit with a headlight for proper test results. When I did that, the light was bright when gro... Trouble codes: P0191 (Fuel pressure range/performance). |
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| 2005 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4.0L Mechanical VIN: 5N1AN08W55 Thanks for all the responses but unfortuneately the customer has declined to spend any more time or money on this issue, |
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| 2002 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 5TEPM62N12 after numerous testing, scoping, component and wiring testing i finally found the culprit. the alternator was putting out a/c ripple. enough to make the vehicle to some wacky things. as i stated the idle was around 650 after iac repair but would toggle the... |
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| 2003 Toyota Solara SE 2.4L starting VIN: 2T1FE22P33 thanks for the replies guys turns out customer finally said they had this problem a few times before after they had an aftermarket alarm put in the ground wire was jumped into the engine computer an not grounded properly removed ground from ecm harness an car ... |
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| 2009 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TDZK23C79 Thanks to everyone that replied. As I stated the possibility of a bad aftermarket coil had been eliminated by swapping it to a different cylinder along with injector and spark plug. Though there was not an obvious coolant loss the suggestion by Nollan from Was... Trouble codes: P0301 (Cylinder 1 misfire). |
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| 2003 Volvo S60 2.4T 2.4L Valves VIN: YV1RS58D83 Thanks for all the input guys. That's what I needed. Customer is convinced car is not worth fixing. Somehow his research showed the vehicle is only worth $200 & I didn't disabuse him of that impression. The wrecking yard offered us $200 so I'll call them to ... |
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