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| 2008 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2L compressor VIN: WAULV94E88 having hard time figuring out this system, how many volts should be going to the n280 valve and where does it get it from. I am very confused any audi techs out there that can help me out. thanks in advance |
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| 2008 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L Engine VIN: WAUDF78E48 Towed in vehicle with no oil, we replaced the engine due to engine failure. During engine replacement motor mounts were replaced. Engine was replaced with a junkyard engine with about 25k miles. Engine appeared to be in very good condition. Got the new engine ... |
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| 2004 BMW M3 3.2L No Start VIN: WBSBL93494 Hi need some help, m3 came if for secondary air code, found pump housing split and no pressure at outlet. Replaced pump and valve. As good measure replaced the relay Salmon color behind glove box for air pump. Took relay out while waiting for new one with rela... |
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| 2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L start / stall VIN: 1GNDT13W1Y Hi!Gil here at angelo,s townline.This car start and stall, the security light stay on,we did a battery hard reset, because we could not communicate with the bcm.After doing that the engine started ,the security light went off.all seems fine.Next day same thing... Trouble codes: P1626, P0327 |
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| 2012 Ford Focus SE 2.0L unknown VIN: 1FAHP3F24C I have a rotational metallic scraping rubbing noise on sharp left hand turns only, varies and corresponds with wheel rotation speed, not unlike a dust shield contacting a rotor, but much tinnier sounding. I cannot produce this sound on the lift, either free ha... |
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| 2008 Honda Accord LX 2.4L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1HGCP26398 Customer dropped car off stating that car died while driving and then cranks, no start. I drove car home one night and it just died on me like someone shut key off and then cranked no start. It finally started after letting it sit for 10 mins of so. Not sure ... |
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| 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J8GL58K35 Verified no exhaust leaks. When monitoring O2 sensors, upstream fluctuate from 2.7-3.4 volts and change according to vacuum leak or added fuel (brake clean through vacuum hose). Rear O2's seem fixed at 3.3 on bank 1 and 2.8 volts on bank 2 and don't fluctuate... Trouble codes: P0420 (Catalyist Efficiency Bank 1) |
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| 2004 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate 4.6L evaporator VIN: 1LNHM83W14 Dealer stated that evap unit is sold as a box assembly and is not able to be separated,,, I've confirmed this in all data. Aftermarket supplier stated that they sell a stand alone replacement core. Need a better idea if the heater / ac box can be dismantled an... |
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| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L steering box VIN: WDBBA48D6G box was leaking at all seals, disassemble box,bearings for worm gear came out. looked all over to find the manual or video to show reassembly procedure to no avail. anyone out there know the procedure or can tell; me where to obtain the information i need? Tha... |
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| 2013 Mini Cooper 1.6L tpms VIN: WMWSU3C56D hello I have a 2013 mini cooper with the tpms light on and a message tpms inactive and I cant communicate with the module with any of the scan tools we have I can get into other modules no problem just not the tpms I can read the wheel sensors with the Bartech... |
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| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0L Driveability VIN: 5N1AR18U06 I have looked at/worked on this Pathfinder twice regarding this problem or problems: 1st time: Found codes P1759 and P1769 stored in TCM. Vehicle did not have a firm "bump" when shifting into reverse or drive. Upon test drive after about two blocks, transmiss... |
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| 2006 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7L Limp in VIN: 5TDZT34A96 Hello to all. We have this Sequoia in our shop with a P2445 that will reset when cold, Then it will make a noise that sounds like a exhaust leak and quickly go away. Will not happen again until it is cold. Have read up on system and I understand it is a system... Trouble codes: P2445 (Secondary Air Injection Pump Stuck Off Bank 1) |
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| 1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1.5L engine performance VIN: 1969VW1491 Came in running poorly and back firing at idle. Turbo was whining in the extreme. Determined the turbo compressor was ruined from lack of oil flow. Had turbo rebuilt and corrected oil flow issue. Checked and set head torque and valve lash. Set timing to 22 deg... |
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| 2000 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L ac compressor VIN: 3VWRF29M5Y new compressor, new fcm, new battery fuse bock, new ambient sensor, new pressure switch. no compressor engagement, no cooling fan operation. i have done the pin out test on the fcm and the only one that didnt show was the last step . pin 14/5 11 volt reference... |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.5L AIR & EVAP Monitors VIN: 3VWEG71K67 Using "expert mode" with my snap-on verus pro, i can set oxygen sensor & catalytic converter monitors no problem using "basic settings", but cannot get EVAP or AIR to run and complete using same "basic settings". My research on the AIR test led me to various... |
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| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5L Vacuum Pump VIN: 3VWRM71KX9 We are replacing the gaskets & seals on the vacuum pump. We found oil inside the housing upon disassembly. Wondering if that is normal? |
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| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5L Starting VIN: 3VWDP7AJ1C Original complaint was warm a/c.Was in last week and found that it was overcharged.Adjusted the charge but a problem was still there.Car is back today to pick up where we left off.Use a scanner to check codes and gather some data.hvac module will not communica... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2009 Audi A3 2.0L Unknown VIN: WAUHF68P49 Thanks again for everyones input...i have checked everything andrew was right by suggesting to check lobes on cylinder 4 and make sure that the lobes on the exhaust and intake face one another in my case the intake was good but the exhaust cam was down more ..... |
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| 2006 BMW M5 5.0L Misfire VIN: WBSN893536 The car is fixed and indeed it was something out of the ordinary and something I was unfamiliar with,It had a defective ionic sensing module as suggested by Andy,William [...] Brian. each bank has this module on the front of each head.swapping them around ... |
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| 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4GD5EG6A Got this one fixed. Apparently when you order the vvt actuators for this vehicle there are two different styles one made by Aisin and the other with Delphi. The dealers only sell the Delphi actuators so if the original ones that came off the car were Aisin you... Trouble codes: P0014 (Exhaust camshaft position performance b1), P0021 (Exhaust camshaft position performance b2). |
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| 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L MIL Lamp on, goes into limp home VIN: WD2PD64484 appreciate the help, but i was not able to figure this one out and the customer needs it back, we tried different boost sensor and the new turbo linkage was working fine, we even pulled the intake to check for to much carbon but was not the issue. we had also ... Trouble codes: P2359 (001- low boost pressure), P2359 (001- low boost pressure), P1482 (008- glow plug control module), P2133 (008- glow plug circuit 1), P2134 (008- glow plug circuit 2), P2136 (008- glow plug circuit 4). |
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| 2003 Ford E-450 Super Duty Custom 7.3L Engine VIN: 1FDXE45F53 Thanks everyone for the helpful tips. We finally took a chance and replaced the IPR. After putting 200 miles on it with out a problem we put this ambulance back in service and it has been on the road for almost another 2,000 miles already. So far so good. ... |
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| 2006 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4L drivers door lock switch VIN: 1FMFU20556 Thank you all for offering advice. After taking apart the drivers door and not finding a problem, I continued to find a solution. I had both grounds and 1 power on the lock side of the switch but no power on the unlock side. Finally, found a short piece of cor... |
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| 2012 Ford Fiesta SE 1.6L coolant reservoir VIN: 3FADP4BJ6C Thanks for everyone's help. As suggested with a pressure applied to cooling system and plugs removed there was some coolant in the cylinder. Customer declined repairs. |
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| 1990 Nissan 240SX XE 2.4L Excessive Emissions VIN: JN1HS34P6L thank all of you for the many replies to my post. this car has not been taken care of almost every wire has been but connected or spliced in some fashion. after checking and rechecking, taking all of your advice in to mind. we got another ecm to try and wala. ... |
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| 2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2L unknown VIN: YV4CZ98207 Thank you for all your responses and I am happy to report that the vehicle is fixed. I pulled the engine oil dipstick while the noise was present and it went away. I then replaced the pcv oil trap assembly (Volvo) and have not had the problem occur since. |
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