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2013 Audi S6 4.0L Stall, Long crank time VIN: WAUF2AFC0D
No codes stored in system. Vehicle when warm/hot long crank and stalls at idle. Long crank restart and will sometimes start then stall out again. Running rich, choking out the shop. Monitored with autel scanner nothing out of the norm except when fuel pressure...
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2008 BMW 535xi 3.0L Water Pump VIN: WBANV93528
Installed new electric water pump, now sets code 2E84 (BSD msg., electric cooling pump missing) end engine overheats. I have checked all fuses and the connector is snapped in good. The battery has been disconnected. All Data does not list these water pump code...
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2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Instrument Cluster VIN: 1G6DR57V28
We have a 2008 Cadillac CTS RWD (Bought at auction, have no previous history on it) that is setting service All Wheel Drive system on the instrument cluster. This vehicle is only a RWD model, not AWD. The vehicle doesn't have AWD. We have done a complete modul...
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2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1WF52E33
Car doesn't have fog lights Trouble codes: B2532 (Fog lamp relay)
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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L Misfire VIN: 3GNFK16Z35
Hello fellow balding and greying techs! I have a real head scratcher here and need some opinions. This suburban belongs to one of my best customers and came to me with a check engine light on and a p0300. I checked the misfire index and cyl #7 was missing pret... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire)
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 2.4L MIL Lamp on, No communication dlc VIN: 3A8FY68828
Unable to pull codes dlc connector is working
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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 ST 5.7L Engine VIN: 3D7TT2CTAG
#7 cylinder had 80 psi of compression.sent heads to machine shop. Cyl 7 again has 80 psi then intermitantly it will be 190-205 psi. I just can't get my head wrapped around these compression readings ! has a dead miss at idle and when getting into it under load...
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2008 Ford Escape Limited 3.0L Rf Suspension VIN: 1FMCU94188
Hey guys. Most of the vehicles i post on here are from the car lot, but this one belongs to the better half. This truck has a distinct clunk that comes from the rf when i put it in reverse and only during the initial shift to reverse. I have checked all bushin...
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2008 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Variable Valve Timing VIN: 1ZVHT82H98
Car runs smooth with no codes/no noises until warm. After revving warm, runs rough with slight "timing chain" rattle and sets the following codes that recur after clearing: P0010, P0011, P0012, P0016, P0018, P0020, P0021, P0022. [...] and 2 Advance both ...
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2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty FX4 6.4L regenertion VIN: 1FTWW31R89
We checked exhaust and we found and replaced broken bank one sensor 3 along with remaining exhaust sensors, and retested and would contiuous regen, pulled and sent in the dpf for cleaning. Reinstalled clean dpf then retested and still have issue. Talked with f... Trouble codes: P242B, P20E4, FF
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2009 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAHP35N69
Hello all, I have 09 Focus with a p0340 code. (cam position A circuit) The technician before me had diagnosed as faulty CMP with no success, and then a bad PCM, also with no success. When I got to the car, engine ran fine, had an occasional long crank time. ... Trouble codes: P0340
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2009 Ford Escape Limited 3.0L Misfire VIN: 1FMCU94G39
This problem only occures on cold starts and last approx. 90 seconds. Engine will misfire on cylinder #6. Have replaced ignition coil, spark plug, fuel injector no change in condition. Compression check on front cylinders are all within specs and even. Fuel pr... Trouble codes: P0306, P0316
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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.8L abs/brake light on VIN: 3GTEC14V36
This vehicle came in with a Abs/Brake light on dash,during testing Tech noticed that left turn signal inop(solid light)hazards inop and you can shut vehicle off,foot on brake key off engine stays running and when you release the brake pedal engine shuts off bu...
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2013 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GT125E85D
P0191 passes all pinpoint test per mitchell one and suretrack, replaced sensor still code comes back,traced and checked wiring with voltmeter, passed and removed regulator and no metal found at regulator Trouble codes: P0191 (Fuel rail pressure sensor a circuit range/performance)
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2013 GMC Sierra 3500 HD SLE 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GD422C89D
Hey guys, have this 13 D-max come in with P0420 and P2463 codes, and reduced power mode. Was showing 72 grams of soot, so we sold cat and injector for def, and performed manual regen. Soot down to 47 now, but driving now resets cat 420 code. Of course then it ... Trouble codes: P0420 (p2463-), P2463
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L Will not open VIN: 1C4RJFCT6E
Codes are B195F12 power liftgate chime control short to battery and B197F12 power liftgate latch control ckt short to battery. Following the diagnostic routine seems to eliminate problems in the control module. Unable to recalibrate liftgate, scan tool appear...
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2004 Lexus RX330 3.3L Camshaft pulley VIN: JTJHA31U24
At 64 years of age and more years of bruised knuckles than I care to admit I am really embarrassed asking what should be simple. The truck belongs to the local funeral director, he bought it with about 60,000 on the clock. I have no idea of the repair history...
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1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6L compressor VIN: 1LNLM97V6T
Compressor won't engage. Cooling fans run only when temp demands. Ford VCM system shows cycling switch closed, pressure sensor at 1.25 volts, can't find out if that is good static reading. When I jumper compressor manually, the voltage goes up to around 2.70 w...
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L Battery VIN: WDBCA35E7K
This vehicle has had me puzzled for a couple of days. Cust states battery dying over a week. Have performed current draw test to find amp reading at .289amps remove power seat relay and it drops to .028amps. Have disconnected both seat switch and memory seat c...
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2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L unlocking VIN: WDBFA68F4Y
car will not unlock itself.lock pump will not run in unlock mode.light flash 3 times when locking and the once when unlocking.pump will lock car and trunk will open with remote but will not unlock.i have the wiring and see how this is supposed to work.i think ...
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2007 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0L Compressor VIN: 5N1AR18U67
Rebuilt engine on this 2007 Pathfinder. All is well except compressor will not energize. Verified fuse but I understand relay is built into IPDM. Is there any way to verify that is working without a Consult. I am preparing to send to dealer but thought if anyo...
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1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L Crank relay and more VIN: 1G3WS52H0X
No crank but when I make it crank it still does not start The wiper circuit shorted out. WHEN the shorted and melting wire was separated by the customer the car died. I suspect it possibly hurt the pcm with a spike but I do not know how. The symptom is no cran...
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5L radiator VIN: 3VWRZ71KX9
Hello techs, This volkswagen is driving us crazy, after a drive you come to a stop and the temp gauge rises engine temp rises to 230 plus and cooling fans are on, block test negative at this time. we have replaced the thermostat and removed and inspected and r...
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2003 Audi A4 Quattro 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAULT68EX3
Well I thank you all for your time and expertise on this issue. I did check exhaust back pressure and measured 0psi. At this point I drove the car home and back, 25 miles each way and the car ran pretty well. It passed the OBD side of state inspection that mor... Trouble codes: 16684 (Random misfire), 16687 (Cyl. 3 misfire), 16686 (Cyl. 2 misfire), 16685 (Cyl. 1 misfire).
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2001 Chevrolet S10 2.2L No power VIN: 1GCCS195X1
Well it is fixed!!! It was as most suspected a jumped timing chain. It was 2 teeth off. What threw me off was the compression. I was expecting lower than normal compression along with the low vacuum readings and that simply isn't accurate. As for the question ...
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2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L Parking Lights VIN: 2C8GF68434
Thank you all. The IPM (under hood fuse box) was the culprit. I went with Daniel's suggestion first and replaced the grounds by the battery. What a pain! No access and way too many wires. That made no difference. I replaced the IPM and all was good or so...
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2003 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Cooling Systems VIN: 1FAFP343X3
thanks all that have responded. turns out i got some bad info from people about temp on this car. but the problem turned out to be head gasket problem cust declined to fix at this time thanks again guys
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2010 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L No Start VIN: 1FTFW1EV9A
So, I left the batt cables together overnight and to my surprise it ran this morning! Initially, it ran ok. Then, after a few minutes it was surging and running rough and almost stalling. Shut off and restarted and ran fine thereafter. Went for a cruise a few ...
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2003 Honda Element EX 2.4L Hydraulic system VIN: 5J6YH27603
One Item I want to mention is the vehicle millage and its actually 110,200. Vehicle is back with customer will all Honda OE parts. Will have to see what happens but has been a few weeks and all OK at this time. Previously master cylinder would slowly start to ...
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2011 Nissan Titan SL 5.6L Left Front Drove Flange At Front Diff VIN: 1N6AA0EC7B
SORRY GENTLEMEN This was not addressed for repair as the selling dealer insists that this is a normal amount of free play for this axle flange. so they will not pay, customer will not pay. big circle jerk Thanks anyway fellas...
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2006 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L Misfire VIN: 5TDZA23C36
Thanks for the replies. We did suggest we could replace the VVT solenoid for Bank 2, but the customer decided to wait to let the problem get worse so we can definitely pinpoint the cause. Freeze frame indicates the following: 2148 RPM, 13.2 g/sec MAF, all fuel... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Misfire), P0302 (Misfire Cylinder 2), P0304 (Misfire Cylinder 4), P0306 (Misfire Cylinder 6).
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1999 Volvo S80 T6 2.8L Swm VIN: YV1TS90D6X
Thanks to all that helped- we tried every trick in the book- could not get it to go. we have programmed two other Volvos since and another tomorrow- not sure why the 99 wouldn't work. took it to Volvo dealer- they got it to work. I suspect the issue was it is ...
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