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| 2006 BMW 530i 3.0L satellite radio VIN: WBANE73526 I have a BMW that was prewired for satellite radio from the factory. I purchased two used satellite recievers (sadar)so far. I have programed the car telling it I replaced the receivers (using a BMW ICOM). The most loop is OK, no fault codes, test tone works, ... |
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| 2000 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Accessories VIN: 1G4HP54KXY Security light comes on after start about 50% of the time. When I plugged in my scan tool the first time the radio and dash went off,has not done that since. Have checked voltage out of ignition switch,rear module in trunk wiring harness and steering column ha... |
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| 2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2L Starting VIN: 1G6DM57N13 Thank you very much in advance for your time and your information. customer towed this car to the shop with the symptom that when engine is hot, after drove it, engine doesn`t crank, only makes likely a nocking noise from the starter, if keep trying, eventuall... |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3L left and right rear wheels VIN: 1GCEK19J17 Came in with TPMS light on and no reading from the r/f wheel. We replaced the r/f sensor and performed the relearn. Since then, I get an error message on the drivers information center to check the right and left rear wheel tire pressure. When scrolling throug... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4L steering VIN: 1G1ZH57B28 This Malibu has a vibrating steering wheel that rotates by itself back and forth. Replaced steering sensor with no change.Did setup calibration with snap on solus, but I don't think it's doing it. When you push button to calibrate it goes instantly to done. Ha... |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT 6.6L No throttle VIN: 1GC4K0C82B Hi all I have this duramax that came in to have the computer replaced as was previously diagnosed by another shop. I replaced and programmed it as requested by the customer. The vehicle did not start so he requested that I diagnose it for him. His problem turn... |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Aveo5 LT 1.6L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KL1TD6DEXB Vehicle just came back with CEL on and flashing sometimes during missfire. I have had some difficulty figuring out what I have been dealing with. Neither Alldata or MOD 5 show the internal circuits in the ignition cassette. What is shown are the connections ... Trouble codes: P0300 (Missfires count up the most on cyl 3) |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6L ABS and traction control VIN: 1GNKVJED9C After repair, stabilitrac light and traction control light on, has codes U0101 and C0561. Checked power and grounds at TCM connector, all good. Transmission goes to limp mode at times when trac light is on. Vehicle had no problems previous. After checking conn... |
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| 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Intermittent voltage loss to pack VIN: 2D4GP44L64 repaired wiring harness going to pcm and solenoid pack b+, also repaired other wiring issues that came about due to the yanking and tugging of the main harness. solenoid pack has been replaced in the past by another shop. |
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| 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.7L Ride VIN: 1D7HU18D15 Customer states there is a noise in the front end tires chirping over bumps c/k and advise we have inspected entire front end for any play found steering gear leaking replaced and completed alignment concern is when owner is driving and truck goes through dip ... |
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| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 3.6L Tipm E-Z one for you MOPAR guys. Replaced and programmed a TIPM in this 2011 Grand Caravan. Came with the instructions to move the wires in the C4 connector of TIPM to make front turn signals work. Problem is the wires in the instructions don't match the wires on t... |
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| 2000 Ford F-150 XL 4.6L heater core VIN: 1FTRF17W6Y installed new engine 7 months. vehicle came back last week with no heat out of vents. flushed heater core, no change, new radiator, no change, new heater core, no change, new water pump and thermostat, no change. inlet hose to heater core hot, outlet cold. can... |
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| 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTWW31P35 We have this 05 f250 that was towed in crank/no start.charged the batteries checked oil level,a/f all the usual basics.pluged in the ids 2 glow plug codes.cranked the engine feels like only one cycl is firing.did an update to the pmc,tcm and fimc soft ware(per... Trouble codes: P0672 (Glow plug circuit 2), P0678 (Glow plug circuit8) |
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| 2011 Ford Flex Titanium 3.5L navigation display VIN: 2FMHK6DC1B This vehicle is equipped with touch screen Navigation and Sync. Owner tried updating Navigation system using the 2nd disc. Somehow the disc ejected before the update was completed. Now the touch navigation screen is all messed up. There are no codes in any mod... |
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| 2005 Honda Accord LX 2.4L Ho2s S2 VIN: 1HGCM56425 Getting code p0137 voltage should be between .30 .45 , key on engine off voltage is .43 ...with engine running voltage drops to 0.02 , the sensor is new and changed nothing ... Tested that circuit coming out of the pcm and it is reading 0.02 .. Thats on the wh... |
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| 2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8L Fuel Smell VIN: 2HGFA16508 This car has had a gas smell for over 2 months. It is more noticeable on start up. The smell is very strong around the injectors There is no evidence of a leak. I used a leak detection powder and cannot find a leak anywhere. The emissions gas analyzer just goe... |
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| 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4L P0300 Random Misfire, Bad Computer? VIN: 1J4FF28B59 Have p0300 code with cylinders 1 & 4 missing. Car start normal and in about 15 seconds starts missing. Sometimes miss is extremely bad that whole car shakes. Checked 5v references, power and grounds and all checked out ok. I think bad computer, but it was sent... |
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| 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L Starting VIN: WDBKK47F3X Does anyone have an accurate wiring schematic for the Pulse Module? I have Mitchell 1 and it does not have one. |
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| 2014 Nissan Rogue S 2.5L No Start VIN: 5N1AT2MV6E Towed in for crank, no start. Tow truck operator started car and it blew alot of smoke(fuel). I was able to drive car into shop without incident. Parked car outside overnite, went to start and it wouldn't start. Battery tested good. No codes, good fuel, and no... |
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| 2006 Pontiac G6 3.5L Keyless Entry VIN: 1G2ZG55836 This car belongs to my boss and she states that it use to work about a year or two ago and then one day she say it just stopped. Guess she assumed the battery was just dead. I've honestly never really worked on a key less entry issue like this. Normally its re... |
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| 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6L Cylinders 4,5,6 Bank 2 VIN: WP0CA29994 Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at this post. Car first problem was misfire on cylinders 1 and 3. Compression test was less than 50 psi on those cylinders and leak down was greater than 85%. Checked bank 2 and found simular results but without ... |
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| 2003 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner 3.4L Unknown VIN: 5TEGN92N43 Ok to all the toyota gurus out there i have a 2003 toyota tacoma 3.4 that smokes at start up but dies down. but can still see. i pulled the intake and the runners were coated in oil. wanted to ask if anyone knows if these valve stem seals are know to mess up o... |
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| 2007 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5L keyless entry VIN: JTDKB20UX7 programmed new smart key to car with autel scanner. car starts and runs fine. lock/unlock on smart key inoperative. Is there a separate sequence to program keyless entry part? Alldata only gives for cars without smartkey, |
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| 2002 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L No Start VIN: YV1SZ58D72 Need some direction with this Volvo,towed in with a crank no start checked for fire and fuel found I did have fuel pressure but no injector pulse I did check for 12 volt feed and that was good just no control from pcm,also ignition coils have power and ground ... Trouble codes: 1600 (boost pressure sensorsignal too low), 170F, 4024 (leak diagnostic unitpumpsignal too high), 5200 (rpm sensorfaulty signal) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2010 BMW X5 xDrive30i 3.0L Automatic Tailgate VIN: 5UXFE4C5XA Thank you to everyone that replied. The HKL needed to be coded with ISTA/p or comparable. We used the Autologic just because it was easier. Once coded it started working without even initialization. The confusion (and the greater take-away)was the struct... |
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| 2010 Dodge Avenger SXT 2.4L Lighting VIN: 1B3CC4FB4A We finally received a TIPM off of EBAY and plugged it in with all accessories off and key on for 60 seconds as Michael said and all lights now work. Sorry about the time it took to close but we have been waiting for part. Thanks again IATN!! |
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| 2014 Dodge Durango Citadel 3.6L No Start VIN: 1C4RDJEG4E Thanks to all who took time to reply.After further examination I found several places under the hood where the wiring harness had beed damaged in the accident. I told the body shop I wasn't going to spend any more time on it until they replace the harness. Th... |
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| 2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L 4x4 VIN: 1FMPU16WX3 pulled up driver kick panel and cut out the link in purple wire and repaired wire all is good 4wd is working again thanks for all the replies |
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| 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L engine oil pressure VIN: 3GTP2VE32B I turned this truck loose last week. Pulled pan found sludge{not a lot} so I cleaned it up, replaced AFM relief valve and pick up tube seal and put it back together. Filled it with DEXOS 5/30 and a Delco filter. Asked customer if he bought truck new, and he sa... |
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| 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2.5L heat VIN: JM3KE2CY2E Thank you for replies. Very suspicious of the heater core, as several of you mentioned, however we are not getting the job. (Might be a blessing) The customer contacted the dealer due to the low mileage, and thinks they are offering a price break for the job. ... |
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| 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L Battery VIN: WDBNG70J24 Like some of the replies stated patience in finding the source is required. The source of the draw was the rear SAM. Left the DVOM hooked up periodically checking .003-.006 until spiked to 1.67 and stayed there. Voltage dropped front fuse boxes-no draw but the... |
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| 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 2.5L heat VIN: 4T1BD1FK7E mark was dead on replaced water pump good to go thanks guys |
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| 2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0L Radio VIN: 9BWGB61J62 Thanks for all the tips. I had power into the radio on both battery and ignition feeds. With your help I found the 10 Amp fuse under the connector on back of radio - it was blown. Replaced the fuse and stereo is working fine. Customer dodged a bullet on th... |
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