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2005 Maserati Spyder GT 4.2L Clutch VIN: ZAMBB18A35
I'm trying to get info on the clutch system. Operation and diagnosis. I'm not able to find any good info. I believe that I have a trans/clutch problem. I can't duplicate the problem but the customer states the car would stall at a stop and he could't seem to g...
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1999 Mercedes-Benz CL500 5.0L A/C compressor VIN: WDBGA70G2X
Pulled codes in HVAC module and found codes 217 and 231. Looked at readings from N22 and found both ambient temp sensor and Engine coolant temp sensor are showing -40. The only information system I have is alldata and the locations of all the connectors is ske...
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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 3.5L NO shift VIN: WDCGG8HB2B
The transmission that was in the vehicle was no good . So we Replaced it with a Used transmission and put New oil in it now when placing the Gear selector into Drive or Reverse the vehicle itself doesn't Shift and i keep getting a code c0246 Start enable 'Driv...
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1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet Carat 1.8L Cuts out, VIN: WVWDC5154M
Check timing,ok,recheck fuel pressure ok,check coolant temp sensor in specifications,rev engine up until it starts surging at 2000 rpms like it has a rev limiter,while holding throttle open manually add extra fuel and engine revs over [...] as long as you f...
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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWCC21V01
Came in month ago with Po442 I believe.Replaced purge valve N80 2 times - have replaced carbon canister + replaced canister vent solenoid since then.gas cap seals up too. leak detection pump passes all the tests. Vehicle came back again and N80 valve doesn't h... Trouble codes: P0440 (Evap system leak detected)
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Trunk VIN: 3VWSP69M92
Hello VW tech's, customer states that the trunk will open when he turns the head lights off, at times, we could not duplicate. Checked the trunk wiring at the bends, ok. There are no codes in the body control modules. You would think that if the wiring was sho...
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2007 Volkswagen Touareg TDI 5.0L compressor VIN: WVGPT77L97
Not our usual fair this and I need a repair time guestimate from someone more familiar with this vehicle. Basically vehicle driven in less compressor with instructions to make good the A/C system. Judging by all the marring it seems the compressor was forced ...
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2002 BMW 325i 2.5L Fuse 63 VIN: WBAET37492
THANKS TO ALL FOR THE HELP- RYAN HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD! THE RED/ VIOLET/ YELLOW WIRE TO RELAY WAS SHORTED TO GROUND. THE CUSTOMER OPTED FOR AN OVERLAY BUT BEWARE- THE CAR WILL STINK!!! IT TAKES FOREVER TO AIR OUT IF THE BURNED WIRING IS NOT REMOVED! THANKS ...
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2002 BMW 330Ci 3.0L Turn Signal VIN: WBABS53472
NO COMMUNICATION. GOOD POWER AND GROUND WIRES. TOOK A HUGE GAMBLE AND TRY A USED MODULE ( 90.00 COMPARES TO 640.23 NEW PART ) . ALL LIGHTS WORK AND SCAN TOOL COMMUNICATE WITH LIGHTING MODULE. MY HEADACHE IS GONE. THANKS EVERYBODY AND TRY TO HAVE A GOOD DAY.
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2010 BMW X5 xDrive30i 3.0L rear air ride VIN: 5UXFE4C51A
thanks to all. after spending more time with scan tool I realized that I can command the r/side up and down but not the left. after closer look we had pinched the air line to L/side air bag by mistake. after freeing up the line the left side now works well a...
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2012 Fiat 500 Pop 1.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C3CFFAR4C
I appreciate the help that I received from everyone. After going over what everyone suggested I ended up putting the original reluctor wheel and knock sensor on the replacement engine and that took care of the problem. Thanks again for all the help. Trouble codes: P0300 (Multiple misfire).
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2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II SE 4.0L Power Steering VIN: SALTY12421
David [...] was the first to respond and he hit it right on the head. The Screen at the bottom of the reservoir was torn. (Probably someone poking a suction straw or something into it. The screen was very clean other than being torn. New reservoir tank was...
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L Wdbsk75fx3f046086 VIN: WDBSK75FX3
The blue two wire connector has a line up tab on it we cut it off and plugged it into the new three wire female connector on the lock assembly on the top two wires and all is working correctly.
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1993 Porsche 968 3.0L speedometer VIN: WP0CA2961P
Found a broken ground wire in the harness for ABS module
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2005 Saab 9-7x Linear 4.2L encoder motor VIN: 5S3ET13S65
Thank you everyone for your replies. We finally installed a Delco encoder motor and sent it on its way. We will see how long this one lasts.
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