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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for February 22, 2017 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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| 2014 Chevrolet Impala Limited LT 3.6L Instrument cluster VIN: 2G1155S30E Hello Iatn i have a 2014 chevrolet impala with a instrument cluster problem it was brought to me from another shop the problem is when ignition start button is pressed for igntion ON only the center info screen on cluster will display radio and ac will also wo... |
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| 2015 Chrysler 300 C 3.6L steering angle sensor VIN: 2C3CCARG9F Customer hit curb. Bent RF tie rod end and RR toe link. Also had code for steering angle sensor. Data showed -1400 for steering angle sensor. Replaced angle sensor and now data shows 0 when wheels straight ahead. Acts normal when wheels turned. Stability messa... |
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| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.6L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 2C4RDGCG4C This is a company vehicle that sat dormant for some time before my customer began using it again, but the length of dormancy isnt known. Brought in for brake noise and complaint of hard start/ no start/ rough idle. Found no codes, and didnt see any data that s... |
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| 2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1FMYU93103 Vehicle came in for misfire/stumble when customer is stopped at stop sign. Scanned for codes, no codes, checked mode 6 for any misfire data, no counts, tried recreating concern, after a minute or two in gear with foot on brake, there is a quick misfire/stumble... |
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| 2007 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTPW14547 Hey everyone, have a 2007 f150 5.4 3v came in to shop with cylinder 2 misfire another shop had changed all plugs and coils-found 1 intake valve on cyl 2 spring and retainer missing stuck in up position, follower and cam scored-remove head cam bores looked good... |
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| 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L erratic shifting VIN: 1GT120E88B This vehicle came in with a complaint of erratic shifting. There were numerous codes in the TCM and the PCM memory. I erased all codes & went for a test drive. The truck started out in first, then shifted to second, then went into reverse (I think-wheels locke... |
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| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L AC Clutch VIN: 1J4GW58S1X Thank you for reading this, believe me I have better things I should be doing. Vehicle has a "Code" for DDM not received. AC clutch will not turn on when the AC button is depressed. Three different scanners show no AC request PID in PCM or BCM. AC clutch can b... |
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| 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L Tpms VIN: 1J4GL58K55 Tpms light will not reset. We checked for codes and none present. Verified all tire pressures. Put spare tire on and drove vehicle. Reprogrammed all 5 sensors with scanner and still no go. How can we get this light turned off?? |
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| 2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 3.5L door locks VIN: 4T1BK3DB7B when inoperative the fey fob nor manual locks will unlock the passengers side or rear doors. they will lock fine if u manually move the lock switch on each door then by using either the smart/key fob or manually from inside the car at the master switch, but un... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4L master cylinder VIN: 2GNALPEK1C I performed another port bleed at the master cylinder after it sat overnight and all is well. Apparently I had an air trapped in the system. Thank you |
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| 2005 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4B3AG52HX5 Well this little one is fixed but I am not 100% sure why its fixed. Took all the suggestions and did a lot of in depth testing, pulled each individual 5v reference sensor one by one and retested still had the wrong voltage going to the crank sensor. Told custo... Trouble codes: P0335. |
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| 2001 Ford Ranger Edge 4.0L Mechanical VIN: 1FTZR15E01 Thanks to all 39 of you who responded. That was great. I waited till now to close this request to make sure the vehicle was fixed. I talked to the customer yesterday and he says his brakes are good. We took Bill from Georgia's advice and blocked off each line ... |
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| 2005 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.0L ABS Light VIN: 1FDXE45P75 Thanks for all the replies. Unfortunately the problem is no longer present. The ABS light works as it should, ABS is functioning properly and there are no codes. Possibly there is a connector problem (this is the only variable between testing). |
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| 2006 Ford E-250 4.6L Low (1st) gear VIN: 1FTNE24W86 Thx for all excellent replies, problem was w/one way sprag roller... lol, ahh yes the ability to try and make a humble repair answer without sounding like an idiot, (too late) Thank you again and I owe you all. Eric [...] |
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| 2006 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Starting VIN: 1FMPU16526 Thanks for all of the replies. Another CJB fixed this vehicle. When it was installed and key on the gn/yellow wire went to 12v and the vehicle started and ran. Just makes you wonder when you already install one and have the same issue, if the diagnosis was co... |
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| 2012 Ford Focus SE 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FAHP3F26C Due to low fuel pressure on low side I agree that points to a bad fuel pump. Ultimately changed it and knew all along i was going to have to. Unfortunately i still cannot answer to the reason of why it would set communication codes. According to Ford the only ... Trouble codes: P025A, U0109 (Lost Communication with fuel pump module). |
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| 1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: SAJHD1042X After replacing the left vent hose with an original part..(hard plastic line), the car runs much better and the fuel trims came down to under 10%. Also the squealing noise from the intake area has gone. Car has not returned so far so I will call it good. Thank... |
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| 2006 Kia Sedona LX 3.8L Ign switch VIN: KNDMB23336 Typical things to check first is the shifter position switch, the ignition lock solenoid and one recommendation was for a possibly cracked housing near the lock, none of which were the problem with this vehicle. The control unit for our vehicle was the culprit... |
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| 2003 Lincoln Town Car Executive L 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1LNHM84W93 FINALLY GOT A HOLD ON THE CUSTOMER. REPLACE ECM AND PROBLEM IS FIXED. THANKS EVERY ONE!!! CAN ANYBODY CONVINCE IATN WEBSITE TO MAKE THE LETTERING BIGGER TO READ THEM EASIER SO PEOPLE WON'T DAMAGE THEIR VISION. I DON'T WANT TO WEAR EYEGLASS LIKE COMPUTER PROG... Trouble codes: P0352 (Coil b), P0357 (Coil g), P0358 (p0352-), P0352 (Coil b), P0354 (testing and results). |
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| 2006 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L pump VIN: WDBNG75J96 Thank you so much guys. Chuck , Joe & Alfredo hit it right on the money. Today I installed bypass test belt & noise is gone. off to sell new ac compressor now.. Cheers |
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| 2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3L Accessories VIN: YS3EB49E53 Thanks again for everybody's help!! Turns out it was an Incorrect SID2. Most of you had said that... So we Installed a remanufactured SID2 with the correct part number and all is well! Just goes to show, don't just order a another part without confirming that... |
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| 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0L car wont shut off VIN: JF1GG29605 first of all thank everybody for their replies turns out that this suby at one point in time had some kind of tuner in it but was removed for some unknown reason yet all the wiring was not removed with it and was sticking up through a hole in the center consol... |
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| 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Rear Axle VIN: FJ40253985 Thank you all for responding. I'm going to first clarify a few things that were mentioned from the responces: for one there isn't a bleeder on the proportioning valve or anywhere else on the way to the rear. Also not height sensing. Another is that there is n... |
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