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| 2011 BMW 528i 3.0L Inst cluster, trans control module VIN: WBAFR1C52B After using the BMW programming subscription and following the instructions we now have a vehicle that will not go into gear, the instrument panel is inoperative. No communication to the : Instrument cluster, car information system and the transmission control... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4L torque converter clutch VIN: 1G1ZG57B39 tcc lockup occurs sometimes after first starting car but most of the time it happens after car is at operating temp. while driving the car tcc lockup occurs around 40 miles an hour and is a harsh shift off and on, and progressively gets worse until its locked ... |
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| 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L overdrive VIN: 387KF23C8S I replaced PCM for a no communication problem, after that got everything working, fixed the a/c installed a jasper reman transmission because the tcc was engaging when the truck got hot. after all this took the truck out and found that it shifts fine but only ... |
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| 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L Immobilizer VIN: 4B3AG52H13 This vehicle came in as no start customer installed new ignition lock cylinder and keys from dealer. Wanted keys programed. Could not gain access to Immobilizer key programming because of dtc 11, Had local dealer bring their DRB over and try same thing, dealer... |
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| 2008 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L Remote start VIN: 2B3KK53H78 Customer purchased the vehicle and a little while after having the vehicle tried to use the remote start function but the lights flash once and it does not try to start. Scan vehicle no codes, check remote start event data and the last remote start events wh... |
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| 2013 Dodge Avenger SXT 2.4L throttle control VIN: 1C3CDZCB0D replaced throttle body on this vehicle and now I have codes p2173 high airflow detected or vacuum leak but cant fnd a vacuum leak aswell as p0108 map sensor range performance kind of stuck any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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| 1998 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Coolant VIN: 1FAFP42XXW Hello to all. We have this new customer with this Mustang that has ALOT of oil in cooling system. It has a oil cooler slash oil filter housing assembly. Have never had one of those leak but I am sure it is possible. Is there a high failure rate on the coolers ... |
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| 2009 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Crank, no fire* VIN: 1FTRW12829 We are having an issue with an occasional, crank no, start. Not normally a big deal. But... this only happens after after driving 20-30 mins., then along with an extended soak time of 1.25 Hrs. It WILL re-fire if it sits for another 1/2 hour (1.75 total). *Add... |
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| 2010 Ford Expedition EL XLT 5.4L Poor Fuel Economy, Hard starting VIN: 1FMJK1F5XA Hello to everyone. I have not posted here much so not sure if this the place to ask my question or if this is acceptable. I Do not have the vehicle here but he says he may bring it if he cant get it fixed where he is. It is a friends vehicle in another state. ... |
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| 2012 Ford Focus SE 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FAHP3F26C Customer just purchased vehicle and states at slow speeds car will feel as if it runs out of gas and stalls. Shakes sputters and shuts off. Followed by a hard or sometimes no start condition. Cranks fine just wont start. Drove vehicle and could not duplicate c... Trouble codes: P025A, U0109 (Lost Communication with fuel pump module) |
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| 2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0L park assist VIN: 1FTFW1EF3D Customer concern that the park assist warning comes on while going down the road. About a month ago I didn't have any communication with scan tool(autel maxismini) pin tested had powers grounds bus voltaes.. put a PAM in it park assist worked and had com. with... |
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| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Traction Control Lamp Comes On. VIN: 1J8HR48P67 This vehicle will turn on the traction control light during light acceleration from 35-40 MPH when the vehicle is cold. After acting up a few times, the problem goes away and vehicle is ok for several hours. When the problem occurs, the wheel speed sensors dat... |
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| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 5.0L Suspension VIN: SALMF1E44A Truck came in with right rear lower than the rest, there's no codes & no leak in the bags or the lines, i calibrate the system with autologic scan tool but still measuring the same , rear is still tilting, i'm thinking either the height sensor or the air solen... |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R350 3.5L codes 9084 and 9086 VIN: 4JGCB65E88 Looking for a little help from Mercedes Benz techs. I have looked everywhere for info on these codes and can find nothing! Data shows all of the sensors are working front and rear, the front display works but only shows 4 red led lights when started. after app... |
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| 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2.1L Tpms VIN: WD3PE7DC0F We put 4 tires on it. Light was out when it came in, we use labled deflator caps to let the air out, we are very careful to break the bead opposite the sensor. It's salt city around here we break too many sensors unbolting them to drop them inside the tire. Ti... |
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| 2005 Nissan Armada LE 5.6L Trunk, Tailgate VIN: 5N1AA08B25 Intermittent rear trunk operation and intermittent beep audible noise. Seems like everything works ok, and as soon as the audible beep turns on automatic tailgate becomes inoperative. Tailgate/trunk latch has been replaced. Performed automatic back door di... |
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| 2007 Nissan Quest SL 3.5L No Start VIN: 5N1BV28U87 Hello Nissan Techs. I have this Quest for over a month and have not been able to figure out the problem. At first I thought ECM but I shipped it to a Reman Co and they shipped back with a note (No Faults Found). Checked for injector pulse and spark at coils. W... |
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| 2009 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L Abs/Trac Control VIN: 6G2EC57Y19 Hello i have a 2009 pontiac g8 with abs and traction control liaghts on. When it came in originally it had a code c0245 mismatch speed between wheels. Found a broken wire in the rear harness and replaced it with a factory harness. When i test drive car with th... |
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| 2008 Saturn Astra XE 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: W08AR67188 Hy guys i need your help from you Tech of saturn,it Come from dealer ,mhen we start the vehicule the battery light start to flash on the dash,but the charging voltage at thé battery is 14 volt, but on the scanner at battery voltage it vary from 12,19 25,14,but... |
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| 2002 Toyota Camry SE 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BE32K22 Ok this one has my head spinning. i have a 2002 Toyota Camry 2.4 that has a P0442 code. I smoked the car. smoke came from the air drain tube. I plugged the hose up and now theres no smoke coming out. Ive done a bi directional test all the vsv click. and them i... Trouble codes: P0442 |
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| 2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEZT17RX5 Hello Everyone. I've checked the Air Injection system over and everything is working. The motor has two fins cracked by most of the fins are intact and good air flow. The switching valve is holding air and releasing air when solenoid is energized. I have a que... Trouble codes: P1442 (Stuck Closed In Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Switching Valve Bank 1), P1445 (Stuck Closed In Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Switching Valve Bank 2) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2004 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2L Starting VIN: WAUML44E24 This vehicle is fixed. It turned out to be an issue with the J764 Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module. Even though the steering wheel was unlocked at this time the car would no go into any other operation mode. When I tapped on the steering lock ... |
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| 2000 Buick Regal GS 3.8L Fuel Pressure VIN: 2G4WF5516Y To all of you who suggested the resistor...out were right! THANK YOU one, and all for responded to our help request. |
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| 1996 Chevrolet C3500 Cheyenne 7.4L starter VIN: 1GCHC33J6T I want to thank everyone for taking the time to help me figure out the problem. As it turns out another shop prior had put a heli coil in one of the starter holes because the starter bolt had worked its way out. Well when they installed the heli coil they didn... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L Valve Train VIN: 1GCHK23D16 After deeper investigation we found the camshaft lobe worn and causing slack in the lifter push rod assembly, customer then declined full repairs. Thank you for the responses |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 1.4L Unknown VIN: 1G1PJ5SB3D The winner is Robert. I'd like too thank you all for taking the time to offer input,suggestions,and years of experience. The little rubber seal btween the slave cylinder pipe out of the bell housing and bleed elbow had stuck in elbow on removal and the new sla... |
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| 1987 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L Surge VIN: 1FTDF15Y8H first, thank you one and all readings: tps .88v, map koeo 57.62 hz, 107 - 108 idle, ect. .63v, fuel pres. koeo 60, koer 50, koeo for 20 min 45, egr .35v, egr valve plugged - makes no difference in idle, O2 sensor plugged in or no, no change. O2 sensor voltag... |
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| 2007 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L Brake Switch VIN: 1GKFC13097 Will the owner was the one that rigged most of the truck wiring all lights and gadgets. he added to much load to one circuit. and the fuse blew. but rather then changing it he bridged the fuse and burned the fuse box. end of the day fuse box need to change. bl... |
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| 2002 Honda Civic HX 1.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGEM21782 Crazy thing I found on this Honda. I decided to pull the valve cover off for further diagnosis and found a bolt missing from the rocker arm assembly inspection hole. This is my fist time posting a picture so hopefully I'm able to. Just never done it. Thanks to... Trouble codes: P1259. |
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| 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8L No Start VIN: 1J4FA54128 advance job finished , flashing the new pcm , performing (pcm replaced ) at wcm and vin writing to pcm . so all of you direct me to the correct procedure that i followed by maxysiys (autel) tool and j2534 tool . bill was close to what i have missed at this c... Trouble codes: P0032, P0038, P0058, P0113. |
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| 2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEGH20V82 This thing is fixed,just got the customer to agree on putting in the other 3 injectors.Fuel trims are perfect and runs great.Thanks for the help.I appreciate it. Keith Trouble codes: P0302, P0171. |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L Front crank seal VIN: 3VWSE69M14 As suggested I measured pressure/vacuum at the dipstick tube. Just after the throttle is released after sustained rpm there is a puff of almost 2 psi and the crank seal would spurt. Did not see any negative pressure. Upon visual inspection of the accessible... |
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