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| 2012 BMW 328i 2.0L Park VIN: WBA3A5C5XC Hi to all BMW tech's, This car was towed in due to quit on the highway and would restart. There's a problem with the fuel pump circuit, My problem is we can't get it out od park to push it in out of the rain! It cranks over and all, but it won't come out of pa... |
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| 2005 Buick LaCrosse CX 3.8L door locks VIN: 2G4WC56215 BCM was already replaced by the dealer. Customer states that the door locks will randomly cycle. She is worried that the car will unlock itself overnight. Only had vehicle act up once on me and of course I did not have the scanner hooked up to monitor inputs t... |
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| 1989 Chevrolet G30 Sportvan 5.7L Mounting bracket VIN: 1GCGG35K5K This is a contractors van, started as a Virginia State Police accident investigation van, everything is as heavy duty as possible. The accessory bracket (horseshoe) on the front breaks on the left side where it bends forward for the power steering pump. The la... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3L engine wont shut off VIN: 3GCEK133X8 turn key off, everything shuts off except engine keeps running. I unplugged the ignition switch and it seems the ecm is still alive. with the ignition unplugged I can still communicate with the ecm. have to pull ecm fuse to shut off engine. |
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| 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L No Start, Stall VIN: 3B7KF23641 Alright guys, we are totally stumped. 01 2500 4x4 cummins. Truck came in on hook as stall and will not restart. Cranks fine. Transfer pump would not run. Replaced transfer pump. All good right? nope. Made it 2 blocks down the road, died out. Pulled back up to ... |
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| 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 5.9L No Start VIN: 3D7LX39C66 Thanks for taking time to read my request for help, we have a 06 dodge 3500 5.9 dsl. Truck was towed to shop with no start problem, owner says vehicle was fine parked in yard and accidently left key on it sat for two weeks and drained battery, they jump starte... Trouble codes: U0100, C2206 (Vehicle config. Msimatch), C2206 (Vehicle config. Msimatch) |
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| 1995 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0L Timing Chain Cover VIN: 1FTEF15N1S Hello, Thanks in advance for your time. The 1995 F150 came in with coolant and oil leaks. We found the timing chain cover itself leaking (porous and pitted). We replaced T-Cover, Water pump,seals and gaskets. We delivered the truck only to have it come back wi... |
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| 2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FMYU93183 Hard to start, poor reduced idle speed, it may surge then stalls and hesitates when throttle applied. No codes shown and can't get it to run long enough to get any reliable data. Fuel pressure within spec, new fuel filter installed and no water present in fuel... |
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| 2007 Ford E-350 Super Duty 5.4L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FTSE34L27 Just want to throw this out there for anyone. Hope this may help in your diagnosis/repair. I had a 2007 Ford E350 5.4L van come in on the tow truck today for stall while driving/no start. Engine would start after cranking randomly and run rough. I was able to ... Trouble codes: P0305 (p0191-), P0191 (p1233-), P1233 |
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| 2010 Ford E-150 4.6L convertor VIN: 1FTNE1EW2A Vehicle was brought in for routine maintenance. Plugs, trans, and diff fluid service, and "oh by the way, there's a noise coming from underneath sometimes." I checked out the noise and it was coming from the bell housing area. Sounded like a inspection cover r... |
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| 1998 GMC K2500 Sierra SL 6.5L No Start VIN: 1GTGK29F0W This truck can in last October with a hard start condition. Tested the plow plug circuit and found the glow plugs were bad. The controller at the time was ok. We replaced the glow plugs and everything worked fine. 3 months later it comes back in with a starter... Trouble codes: P0216, P0236 |
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| 2007 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L Brake Switch VIN: 1GKFC13097 ok, i have a crazy one here. if the brakes are pressed the engine will shut off. if i remove the brake switch it will not. so i wanted to isolate the wire that is causing this and its the light blue with white stripe. i isolated that wire. but that wire is bri... |
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| 2008 GMC Savana 3500 4.8L Starting VIN: 1GTHG35C98 Van came towed in with no crank signal , check for codes found anti-theft code key not detect it, install new anti-theft module & new key, i programmed the module with TIS software but i had a problem to re-learn the ket with tis software, I decided to re-lear... |
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| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3L steering angle sensor VIN: 3GTU2VEC0E I have this truck that was wrecked.it came a from a body shop. it has codes c0710-4b steering angle sensor not learned in abs. c0544 and u0428 in electric power steering module. I perform steering angle sensor learning and it says it is performed but code is s... |
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| 2004 Infiniti FX35 3.5L MIL Lamp on, Low power VIN: JNRAS08W24 Customer original complaint was smoking badly. Customers stated oil was low so they added oil. Oil level very high, changed oil and plugs and now level correct and not smoking. Vehicle has no power and p0300 sets. Plugs on right bank clean and white porcelain,... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire) |
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| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALSF25479 Customer called and said he filled up with fuel and the vehicle started running rough shortly after, then it showed Reduced engine performance and stalled out and died. We checked fuel pressure and it had 0 so replaced the pump and it now has proper fuel press... Trouble codes: U0108, P5062 |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L left front headlight VIN: WDBUF56X07 I cannot get the l/f headlight to stay on. once it heats up it goes out. I replaced the bulb,the sam module underneath the hood. wondering if the headlight switch is bad\??? |
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| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 3.0L B wires have low V VIN: WD3BF4CC9B i have low power on multiple places i only have battery voltage at large 150amp fuse under driver seat, battery itself and a couple other wires under seat. 12V going into firewall but 6-8V inside on other side of firewall. alternator and starter are also only ... |
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| 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L Stall, MIL Lamp on, Erratic Tachometer VIN: 2G2WP55288 Vehicle will randomly stall and immediately restart and run. Engine then runs rough with lean condition and associated misfires. After 3-4 minutes it will run normally. This may occur 5-10 times on owners 20 mile commute to work. At times, upon restart the tac... Trouble codes: P0016 (ECT --Sensor Performance---MIL requested), P0496 (Evap System-- System flow during non-purge), P1819 (Internal Mode Switch-- no start-wrong range), P0741 (TCC System--Stuck Off), P0171 (Fuel System Lean), P0106 (Map Sensor Performance) |
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| 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.4L Convertible top VIN: WP0CA2997X I replaced the quarter window regulator on this. In order to do it, I had to remove the hard top and raise the convertible top about a third of the way to loosen and/or remove the bolts securing the bracket for the top hinge and ram assembly so I could have en... |
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| 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L Transfer case VIN: JT3VN39W9L if in 2h and 4h transfer case makes a single ping when shifted into drive. (only moves normally in 4low) |
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| 2006 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7L Suspension VIN: JTEBT17R56 We have this 06 Toyota 4 runner that has a clunking noise in the front of vehicle when going over bumps or pot holes. Have replaced the two front struts sway bar bushings and sway bar mounts but noise is still there. we have also checked body to frame mounts, ... |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 3.6L No Start VIN: WVWPU73C87 I am in need of detailed information to help diagnose this no-start, no fuel pressure car. The transfer pump does not operate using functional test of scan tool or cranking engine. The CEU module has set a code for the J17 fuel pump relay which does not exist ... Trouble codes: P0089, 01259 (Fuel pump relay- J17 open/short intermittent) |
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| 2005 Volvo V50 i 2.4L No Start VIN: YV1MW38265 Hello all , I need a fresh set of eyes this one has me confused . Car towed in for a "no start" . So I go out and it starts . Drive the car in then I shut it off and hook up a fuel gauge. try to start and it won't , 0 fuel pressure. whack the tank , nothing . ... Trouble codes: P0191 (fuel pressure sensor), P0190 (Fuel pressure sensor circuit) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2001 BMW 330i 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAV53481 oky back to the basics!! did a leak down test and found # 4 swapping combustion to # 3 and at that time the intake valve on #3 is just beginning to opeon pressurizing the intake funny it dosnt show up on crankcase vac test them are normal but the facts are hea... Trouble codes: P0303, P0304, P0174, P0172. |
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| 2006 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L Left Headlight VIN: 5UXFA13566 Hello to all this one was the ballast. Thx for the help |
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| 1992 Cadillac Seville 4.9L Accessories VIN: 1G6KS53B2N CUSTOMER DID NOT WANT TO PUT THE MONEY INTO FINDING THE PROBLEM AS CAR WAS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION AND WASNT WORTH IT. |
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| 2011 Cadillac CTS Luxury 3.0L Transfer Case VIN: 1G6DL5EY0B Thank you for the replies. The resistor is in the rear of the transfer case where the rear driveshaft connects. It is sort of hard to access since the exhaust is blocking the way. On this car the resistor was open and as soon the new one was installed and... |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L Defrost door VIN: 1G1PE5S97B Thanks very much guys for the help. I did everything suggested and still no fix. It actually was a broken upper cam lever. Service manual suggests complete dash removal but with removing brake/accelerator pedals and all surrounding stuff like attached air duct... |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1ZC5E07C THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP. CLEANED THE THRODLE BODY RELEARNED THE IDLE.THIS WORK FOR ABOUT A WEEK. THEN INTERMITTENTLY THE PROBLEM REOCURRED. INSPECTED THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FOR CRACKS AND LEAKS CHECKED MY BACK PRESURE ALL WAS WITHIN SPECS. INSTALLED 3RD MAP SENS... Trouble codes: P0106 (map / baro sensor circuit out of range), P0171 (Fuel trim system lean bank 1), P2431 (2nd air system presure sensor performance). |
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| 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 6.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTWX33S9X computer was reflashed for incorrect fuel mapping. exhaust backpressure was fine, under heavy load fuel pressure responded correctly up to 46 psi. thank you for the help. Trouble codes: P0172, P0175. |
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| 2004 Honda CR-V LX 2.4L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: JHLRD68434 Another NAPA iac worked. This on was pre tested I guess, it had coolant in it. Yeah, get these from Honda and check for throttle plate play while you have it out. Adjust the plate while it's out and do a PCM full reset. Idles about 690 - 705 when done, IAC a... Trouble codes: P1298 (ELD failure), P0507 (Idle speed higher than expected). |
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| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L No Start VIN: SALMF11425 I'm going to call this one fixed, even though I havent gotten approval to do the repair yet. As several suggested, it was the steering column module. A locksmith had previously attempted to fix this car, and he had defeated the mechanism that keeps the key fro... |
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| 2001 Mazda Miata 1.8L No Start VIN: JM1NB35381 This one is kind of fixed and back with its owner. I appreciate those who responded on this one. I guess I failed to say that I never had the "engine" fuse to blow while cranking. I decided to back up and punt and ensure I had the basics. When I unhooked the f... |
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| 2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring 2.3L power steering system VIN: JM3ER29L48 Ah feel a little stupid about this one but it turned out the P/s pump had a leak! Even though it was dry when it was originally brought in. At the advice of someone who mentioned here, i rigged up a vacuum fill tool to see if the system held vacuum but it did... |
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| 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero 2.0L suspension, steering VIN: JF4GG22615 Thanks to Hong and Gerald for the suggestions. The shudder used to happen intermittently while driving. I found I could get it to happen consistently by turning the steering wheel while applying the brakes at a stand still. So to Dan and Scott, I was using thi... |
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| 2003 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner 3.4L Unknown VIN: 5TEGN92N43 PCV was clogged and toast. plus i didnt help that the guy had 8.5 qts of oil. its gone and not smoking |
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| 2010 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWMN7AN0A thanks for all the replies and info. i chased that voltage drop all over that engine bay with my scope. i load tested all the wires. and resistance tested all the sensors. what i finally resorted to was unplugging one senor at a time and driving the car to see... Trouble codes: P0641. |
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