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2004 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBXPA73454
Hi guys, This X3 got towed in last Friday with a drive ability problem. The vehicle will go about 50 meters before it goes into fail safe. The idle will fluctuate between 900 &1100 rpms at idle. It sets codes 279C, 28B6 and 28AZ every time after the codes are ...
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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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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L No Start VIN: 3D7KS26C85
This vehicle was towed in. customer states he parked, shut it off, and then it wouldn't start thereafter. It is the kid's first diesel truck, which is always scary lol. A common-rail cummins with a stick. Initially, he changed his fuel filter, replaced the fue...
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2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTSW21P56
SOMETHING WEIRD !! --- We did a manual test and a leak test on the HP oil pump. No leaks, BUT... when we disconnect the Rt bank of injectors (IPC unplugged) we get 2900 lbs. of steady pressure while cranking and it does NOT try to start. If we connect just one...
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2007 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.7L Mechanical VIN: KM8JN72D67
I am about to remove the engine from the vehicle and replace it with a rebuilt engine because the engine burns oil and has a bottom end knock.the problem i am having i am not sure which is the right way to remove the engine if to lift from top or drop it from ...
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2006 Chevrolet W4500 Tiltmaster W4S042 5.2L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: J8DC4B1686
First off - thanks to everyone that took the time to help. Greatly appreciate your help. Second, the injectors were causing the spikes in fuel pressure. New injectors = runs great. I suspect a sticking injector? I know the old Ford systems we worked on could l... Trouble codes: P0087 (Fuel rail pressure too low), P0093 (Fuel system large leak).
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.5L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G11E5SA9D
Was not the simplest of repairs due to poor diag info which GM totally agrees with. Problem was senor on fuel rail although a mechanical pump was replaced first (BTW watch that pump lifter/tappet, will fall out easily)readings on scan tool very similar after n... Trouble codes: P228C.
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2007 Chrysler Town & Country Touring 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2A4GP54L37
Thanks for the replies. The P0138 Code returned shortly after the post. We replaced the downstream o2 sensor and all seemed well after numerous extended test drives with all monitors run and passed we gave the vehicle back to the customer. got a call Tuesday ... Trouble codes: P0137 (B1s2 voltage low), P0138 (B1s2 voltage high), P0420 (Catalyst efficiency), P0300 (Multible cylinder misfires).
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2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty XLT 5.4L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FBNE31L16
Thanks for the great responses and they were on the money. Pcm wiring harness had rubbed against EGR tube and chaffed a few wires. I repaired the harness. Built up the area with addional electrical tape and installed another plastic harness sleeve. Cleared cod... Trouble codes: P1299, P1285.
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