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| 2006 BMW 325xi 3.0L Transmission ECU VIN: WBAVD13576 Car sometimes stalls, transmission warning comes on intermittently, no communication with Trans.ECU when this happens, cycle key & sometimes will communicate, sometimes not. Codes in DME CD99 Message Torque request EGS, CD9E transmission data 2, CD9D Transmiss... |
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| 2008 BMW 328i 3.0L Hesitation, Restricted power VIN: WBAWV13578 Customer complaint is the vehicle wouldn't go past 60mph, like something was holding it back. I have not been able to duplicate this but I suspect it was a limp mode situation and stuck in one gear. I have cleared all codes. The first 1(CF17)comes back almost... Trouble codes: C0F17, C0F1E, E587 (FRM K-CAN communication fault), 2F9E, 2E81, A559 (Instrument cluster Power supply has been switched off closed circuit current cutoff relay) |
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| 2009 BMW X3 xDrive30i 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAPE12090 Thanks all in advance. Have a 2.0D in a x3 bmw. The vin did not decode on here. We replaced vacuum solenoid a while back for the same code 41E2 EGR. I dont know if we replaced the correct part, but the valve did not work on the bench. We are faced with the sam... Trouble codes: 41E2, 4C5E |
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| 2007 Cadillac STS 4.6L rumbling VIN: 1G6DC67A37 The customer was complaining about a rumbling, rough idle, clunking in driveline. We found a worn rear differential rubber bushing, which was replaced. Code P0308, P0171,P0174 were also found. Replaced the 8 spark plugs and #8 ignition coil. Customer's daughte... |
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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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| 2006 Dodge Stratus SXT 2.4L no shift VIN: 1B3AL46X86 Car came in on hook unable to move due to a broken flexplate. After replacing the flywheel the torque converter bolts to, the car would not shift and it had a LR solenoid code and OSS code. We replaced the output shaft speed sensor with an after market one the... |
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| 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 6.7L Compressor VIN: 3D7KS28AX8 This dodge has a static pressure of around 95. When the a/c is turned on the clutch engages but both high and low pressures remain at 95. So the clutch engages but compressor doesn't pump. Any ideas? |
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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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| 2003 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Cooling Systems VIN: 1FAFP343X3 hey guys so i got this focus hear that the temp gauge goes into the red i found that the fans were not working right and replace resistor and pigtail now fans working still goes into the red. i have replace thermostat housing 6 months ago i hooked up scan tool... |
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| 2003 Ford Focus ZTW 2.0L No Start VIN: 1FAHP36343 Customer brought car in after the drive belt broke and vehicle cut off. and when the belt broke it broke the wire for the engine temp sensor so we repaired the wire and replaced the drive belt car still want start so we checked the fuel pressure OK we then che... |
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| 2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Starting VIN: 1FMZU63K84 Hey guys need help with this one, customer has electrical drain that kills the battery with a couple of day, i put an amp meter on the battery and i have a draw of .7 amps, i pulled fuse 15 on the fuse box and the drain go's down to .04, the name of the fuse i... |
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| 2006 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L transmission VIN: 1FTPW04536 tested all wires to trans from pcm all have continuity. dropped pan and checked the harness inside trans. seems ok.can take scanner and turn on shift solenoid b. will click on and off. shift solenoid a is stuck on will not turn on and off and scanner shows fau... |
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| 2007 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Long crank time VIN: 1FTRF14WX7 This truck came in from another shop for extended crank time. The other shop had replaced the fuel pump driver module with an after market (Dorman) part. We started from scratch checking it out by first checking the fuel pressure and the filter. Running pressu... |
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| 2009 Honda Civic LX 1.8L Misfire VIN: 1HGFA16519 Have cylinder 4 and random misfire intermittently, more pronounced under load, no power. Will get other cylinders to code as well intermittently. Adjusted valves, installed new coils and spark plugs in all cylinders. Performed cylinder leak down test, all cyli... Trouble codes: P0300 (misfire detected), P0304 (cylinder 4 misfire), P0303 (cylinder 3 misfire) |
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| 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5L suspention or brake VIN: 5FNYF6H53G good morning, looking for a real good new car honda tech. have my wifes 2016 honda pilot, yes i know its under warranty. problem we have is after it was about 6 months old we developed a noise we believe is in the right front. if you get in car, back out of ga... |
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| 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago 6.2L Clutch VIN: ZHWBU26S55 Client wants us to replace the clutch - needs e-gear re-calibration after clutch replacement. We are hoping Ross-Tech / Vag-COM can do the trick? Anyone done this? |
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| 2006 Lexus GS300 3.0L Unknown VIN: JTHCH96S36 Hi guys I have this 2006 Lexus g300 no start the remote not recognize . Ok the problem is that the customer needed a second remote so the lock smith came to program a second remote after that the car don't start any more .when we touch the start button nothing... |
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| 2012 Lotus Evora S 3.5L Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: SCCLMDSU3C The symptoms for the concern are as follows- After the car warms up fully, the engine will hesitate under nearly any load, but will only do so intermittently. The sensation is that the accelerator pedal is not being pressed. It's most noticeable under heavy lo... Trouble codes: P0302 (Misfire fault stored Cleared faults sympoms returned without flagging misfire faults again) |
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| 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Radiator VIN: WDBBA45A2D Just for some perspective, we are in AZ and it is going to be 117 deg this Friday. This Mercedes has an overheating problem. After repairing the aux fan, replacing the thermostat, temp sender, and fan clutch, it OK at idle, but at speed it exhibits all the sy... |
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| 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman 1.6L No Start VIN: WMWMM3C57A After drying out interior from water leak this mini ended up with a no start. The only electrical that was unplugged during interior removal was the seats, plugs for center console and the throttle pedal assembly. The only code that I found in the DME is the (... Trouble codes: 2F3F |
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| 2004 Porsche Cayenne 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WP1AB29P54 ***This is a V8 4.5L Engine*** Porsche Tech, please help on this bad boy here. Car came in with a knocking noise from right side valve cover. (Most noticeable at 1500 rpm) Install scanner, pull codes 2dtcs above. Perform oil & filter change, clear codes, noise... Trouble codes: P0011 (Camshaft position timing over advanced Bank 1), P0021 (Camshaft postion timing over advance Bank 2) |
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| 2012 Ram C/V 3.6L HVAC Controls VIN: 2C4JDGAG6C I can find almost no information on the following codes: B11CA-00 for right temp door travel to large, B11CD-00 for main/left temp door 1 travel to large, B11CC-00 for main/left temp door 1 travel to small. There are no Identifix repair tracs for these codes a... |
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| 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.3L Steering Rack VIN: 5TDZA22C16 The vehicle came in with a leaking rack. We replaced it, and aligned the car. Customer returned with a complaint that the steering wheel wables under acceleration. Especially when going up hill. I put another rack, and aligned car again, the problem still ther... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2013 Audi A5 Quattro 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: WAUHFBFR3D Unfortunately the customer is OK with the vented gas cap for the time being, so I have not had a chance to spend more time on this car. I have concluded that the roll over valve is OK, by being able to pass air through the valve both ways - from the tank, th... |
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| 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GYFK62808 THANKS for all the help. yes as everyone has said u can do this on caddy without removing upper intake. u do need to remove a few hoses & fuel line. u can do without modifying black cover. i purchased a socket kit from atd to do job. opps the socket was machin... Trouble codes: P0523 (Engine oil presure circuit high). |
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| 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L No Start VIN: 1G6DR57V08 Hello Techs, I want to thank everyone for great info. We checked power and grounds along with scoping out the cam and crank sensors to find good readings. We circled back since we did check the MAF boot early on BUT forgot to disconnect the MAF,the problem w... Trouble codes: P0336. |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L electric VIN: 2G1WH55K81 Most of you were correct the problem was the flasher assembly. thanks again for all of your help IATN you are the best |
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| 2008 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3LC46K68 I won't go into to how much time I wasted on this car! I opened a STAR case for this also, STAR said I had to replace the PCM and the throttle body for this problem. Thank God I could not get a new PCM...because it would NOT have fixed this car! The problem wa... Trouble codes: P2101 (ETC motor perf), P2110 (ETC forced limit rpm), P2119 (ETC perfomance). |
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| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Brake pedal goes to floor VIN: 1D8HN54P38 I appreciate everyones direction on what to look for. I moved the rear brake caliper pistons in and out and then pump the brakes and this fix my problem. Thanks evryone.. |
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| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L radio curcuit VIN: 2D8HN44H18 The third replacement radio was the fix Thanks for the replies |
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| 2006 Honda Civic LX 1.8L Signal Lights VIN: 1HGFA16456 In the trunk, on the bottom was harness from trailer hutch, and was corroded and shorted wires. I cut burn end of the harness and all lights work correctly. Thank you for help. After reading about harness I recheck it and easily find the problem. |
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| 1999 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJHD1042X I had to let this car leave unfixed. I checked everything and could not find the cause. I tried a new crank sensor and checked the cam lobes for wear. All looked good plus the secondary tensioners are new. I did another compression and leakage test and running... |
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| 2008 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.2L A/C refrigierant system VIN: SAJWA82B08 After replacing the suspected leaking low pressure quick connect valve, the car has been blowing cold A/C with no further concerns/ complaints. |
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| 2004 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate 4.6L evaporator VIN: 1LNHM83W14 THANKS EVERYONE FIXED... Evap core is available aftermarket.. It's no small job but doable. One thing though.. no orifice tube installed, use a new one either way! |
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| 2004 Toyota Highlander 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEGD21A94 thanks for the insight on fuel trim, I need to spend some time learning more on that.On the next drive in the car as I got up to speed it displayed a classic fuel pump symptom. It bogged down , picked up, light came on P0171.After talking to the driver"Oh yeah... Trouble codes: P0171 (lean). |
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| 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWCC21V01 I replaced the N80 purge valve again for the 3rd time and it holds vacuum now Car has not been back and fingers crossed hope its fixed Trouble codes: P0440 (Evap system leak detected). |
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