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| 2002 Acura RL Premium 3.5L No Start VIN: JH4KA96572 Vehicle came to me towed in, wasn't starting in the data the rpms only showed 19rpm and I was missing 1 crank sensor signal. I put a crank sensor in it, upon inspection I found the 2 crank and 2 cam sensor assemblies had the epoxy melted out from them. Still h... |
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| 2005 BMW 525i 2.5L Audio Gw Module VIN: WBANA53545 This is something I haven't run into. While updating programing (full vehicle) the audio gateway would not program or code. shows programing status 15. central display, audio, I/Drive inop. tried several attempts and can not get it to program. It performed ali... |
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| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1FP22G2W Vehicle came in for light throttle surge with no mil illumination. Every time the rpm is brought to 5000 the mil sets. Scanned vehicle for codes (listed above). Fuel trims all staying at 0. Replaced partially plugged fuel filter (replaced recently) and tested ... Trouble codes: P0131 (p0137-), P0137 (p0151-), P0151 (p0157-), P0157 |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2.2L refrigerant VIN: 1G1JF52441 This Cavalier originally came in with a A/C inop complaint and had no refrigerant. My original diagnosis showed dye around the accumulator fittings, so I replaced the o-rings on them, and recharged. Inspected for additional leaks via UV light and found none, b... |
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| 2001 Chevrolet S10 2.2L No power VIN: 1GCCS195X1 Help!!! Calling on the wisdom of all you Chevy guru's. Another fun one dropped into my lap. Seems this truck has been to practically everyone in town and now it is here. This truck has no power. If you plaster the accelerator pedal to the floor it just hollers... |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8L blows fuse VIN: 1GCGG25V54 Van will pop TBC IGN 1 fuse intermittently, when circuit breaker installed with amp meter, when van starts/runs, circuit draw never exceeds 1-2 amp, but will exceed 30 and trip breaker. engine remains running but poorly, or will not start after circuit is open... |
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| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4L evaporator freeze up VIN: 3A4FY58B36 I have this PT Cruiser and the evaporator freezes up after driving at highway speeds for at least 45 minutes. When this happens the air flow diminishes considerably. I thought it might be a faulty evap temp sensor/switch. I tried to locate one but could not. I... |
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| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L a/c control VIN: 1D8HN44H28 Single zone a/c controller has blinking LED for a/c on. Scanner acknowledges a/c on. Recirculation button stays lit for 1 sec. Scanner sees recirculation on for 1 sec. Mode knob functions intermittently. Clutch engages on occasion. A/c cools when clutch is eng... |
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| 1994 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.8L Misfire VIN: 1FDEE14H7R Hi, we have a 94 ford e-150 in the shop with an intermittant missfire. Fuel pressure, timing,vac, engine compression are all good. No evidence of timing chain slap. Koeo and koer pass- no codes. Exhaust is not restricted engine has no vacuem leaks emission sys... |
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| 2013 Ford Escape SEL 1.6L Key programm VIN: 1FMCU0HX4D Hi all I have this 2013 Escape with a B1399 personalized key synchronization. Vehicle came in to have an additional key programmed. I cannot access PATS systems. Received "error communications failure returning to diagnostics menu.". I cannot find any info on ... |
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| 2007 Jeep Commander 4.7L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1J8HG48P07 Hi All, Jeep sets p0300 code. Did smoke test. This jeep has misfire on 2, 6, 8, only in gear (not under load) w/ A/C on . Installed NGK plugs than replaced w/ OEM Champion. Replaced Coils on 2 & 6.. Saw O2 waveform, on bank 2, that was different than bank 1, ... Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 2000 Land Rover Discovery Series II 4.0L Abs, Tc, Hdc VIN: SALTY1244Y Intermittent ABS, Traction, and Hill Descent lights in dash, no codes stored other than air ride codes which isn't equipped. Cleared codes and test drove one hour, no lights have returned. Also has intermittent Trans Temp light, both sensor have been replaced ... |
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| 2005 Mazda 6 S 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1YVHP89DX5 Towed car from interstate, customer said needed water pump and thermostat and would not pass emission test. When started engine ran very rough but no sign of head gasket failure. Replaced leaking radiator, no problem with water pump or thermostat. Found dead c... Trouble codes: P0300, P2177 (P2187 lean idle and off idle bank 1), P2180 (P2190 rich idle and off idle bank 2), P2195 (O2 sensor bank 1), P0134 (O2 sensor bank 1) |
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| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4.6L Key/Ignition VIN: 4JGBF7BE7A This vehicle came in for a no start condition. When it first got towed in, I tried to start it and it seemed like it recognized potion 1 but not position 2. Now it doesn't recognize anything. I can use the key fob to lock and unlock the doors but can't seem to... |
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| 1994 Mercury Sable LS 3.8L No Start VIN: 1MELM5841R Car never stalls out, but hot soak and it will only start if the SPOUT connector is out. But it never stalls. 5V ref is good. No codes. PIP is good. Scoping both wires of the SPOUT connector with the plug out I get clean patterns both sides, PCM leading the mo... |
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| 1989 Mitsubishi Van LS 2.4L Transmission VIN: P25W020534 This post is for my Canada bros. or anyone that has worked on a Japanese '89 Mitsubishi Delica Starwagon 4x4 with a 2.5L diesel with 5spd trans. I found a guy here in town that would rebuild this transmission. The problem I have is that the pictures he took of... |
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| 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4CL21EX9 Bear with me folks. I've taken numerous hybrid courses, but have little chance to put theory into practice as we see very few hybrids around here. This car was towed in for a lack of power and hybrid battery indicator showing low. P0A80 code is to "replace ba... Trouble codes: P0A80, P0A93 |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2000 Audi TT 1.8L Misfire VIN: TRUUC28N7Y Thank you all for the great feedback. After lab scoping every circuit on the PCM and loading power and ground circuits, I traced it to ( as many suggested) bad grounds. The crazy thing about this out is that it was customer induced. He had moved the battery t... Trouble codes: P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (testing and results). |
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| 1989 Cadillac DeVille 4.5L compressor VIN: 1G6CD5150K Found the high pressure temperature sensor damaged due to a broken/improperly installed orifice tube. I never could get the system to throw any codes. Replaced the high pressure temperature sensor, installed a new orifice tube, recharged system with r-134a a... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L Electronic VIN: 1GNDT13S78 Thanks to all of you guys, it was the main dash controller it was $267.58 which not bad at all install it and its all good now |
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| 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2L oil pump VIN: 3GNBABFW5B Thank you for the 3 replies. All 3 were dead on. Sometimes we over think the situation. We pulled the pan and of course it was full of debris. Pulled the strainer and cleaned it. Another new oil pump front cover and wallah! It is fixed. |
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| 2006 Dodge Charger R/T 5.7L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3KA53H66 Thanks to all the replies.This one stumped me as I was able to buzz the solenoids through diagnostic unit.I wound up removing the intake manifold to do a thorough amperage test through each wire from unplugged PCM to each unplugged MDS solenoid and low and beh... Trouble codes: P3441, P3425 (Cylinder 4 Deactivation control circuit), P3401 (Cylinder 1 Deactivation control circuit), P3449 ([...] Deactivation control circuit). |
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| 2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHDN46DX4 thank you everyone for the replies. this car is fixed,tim [...] hit it. my downstream o2 sensor looked like it was switching good . but i went and put one in any way.brought my fuel trims to st 2 and lt 0 plus all my readiness monitors clicked off very quickly... Trouble codes: P2196. |
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