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2011 Audi Q7 Prestige 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WA1DGAFE2B
Question for the Audi techs. Hi guys. Posting for the first time here. Looks like this one is really tough cookie or I missing something. The car came from the another shop with complain that a previous mechanic replaced whole timing kit and now check engine l... Trouble codes: P052C
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2005 BMW 325xi 2.5L Stall, Misfire, llack of power VIN: WBAEU33475
Car came in with secondary air bank 2 low flow, misfires on 4,5,6 and lack of power. Fuel pressure 3.5 bar steady, New plugs New Air mass sensor New valave cover gasket , Updated engine and trans control modules Car will drive ok until it hits a hill then...
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2007 BMW 750Li 4.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAHN83557
I have driven this extensively without a fault. with this many codes I'm, not sure where to go from here. My SA is driving it back and forth to work now hopping we can get it to act up Trouble codes: 2A80, 2A85, 2B5C, 2E30, 2E33, 2EF5, 2D0F
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2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4.8L I Drive MOST ring VIN: 5UXFE83538
Customer said they hit a bump and started to have problems with the I-Drive control system-radio-backup camera- phone-navigation. Ran diagnosis through ISTA witch shows the only thing on the most ring it can see is the MOST gateway the rest is down, ran throu...
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2013 Cadillac XTS Livery 3.6L No Start, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G61W5S3XD
After filling with gas crank time is very long and misses on start up. It only happens after being fueled.. no smell of gas and starts normally other than after being fueled.it is only filled til the fuel pump kicks it off not being forced past that point(not ... Trouble codes: P0300
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1999 Chevrolet K1500 LS 5.7L Mechanical VIN: 1GNFK16R8X
Customer keep coming back and complaining brake pedal is soft & i do agree with him,brake pads & rotors and sliding pins are good, rear cylinders are brand new drums and shoes are new install new master cylinder and bled the system still spongy pedal , any hel...
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GCHC24UX6
This Silverado has not only eaten my lunch but is in the process of finishing my dinner. This is what I have done: 1. Threw in a Delco Crank Sensor, no help. 2. Cleaned all grounds including the famous G103, no help. 3. Checked for excessive crank movement, n... Trouble codes: P0336 (Crankshaft position sensor), P0335 (Crankshaft position sensor), P0068 (Throttle body air flow performance), B1440 (Power mode master input circuit mismatch)
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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L Stall, Low fuel pressure VIN: 1G1AL58F98
So this car came in for stall at idle. i found low fuel pressure spec is 50-60psi key on ign off only have 28psi so i replace pump and filter with oe parts still have same issue with low fuel pressure has anyone come across this is the a fuel control module fo... Trouble codes: P0171 (Fuel trim system lean)
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2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8L ac compressor pulley VIN: 1GCGG29C38
2008 g20 gm van 4.8l...ac pulley either rusted or broke in 2 pieces and is rattling around both in ac on and ac off position...ac does not work since...my question is can i re and re the ac pulley clutch coil on the van without removing the compressor or unbol...
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2003 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.4L No Start VIN: 4C3AG42G13
if there somebody out there in this world that knows or has an idea of how to solve this problem, if there is a way to bypass the theft system, I will appreciate any advise or comments and thanks again for this community for his website
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1989 Dodge W250 5.9L Mechanical VIN: 1B7KM2686K
I thank any response in advance, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. During bleeding has great pedal but as soon as engine is running pedal fades to within 1 1/2" off of floor we get braking but, does not feel good.
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2007 Dodge Ram 2500 TRX4 5.9L Unknown VIN: 3D7KS28C27
Good evening all. This dodge is giving us problems. The a/c will go from blowing cold to warm at times then if you cycle the key it blows cold again. We performed a evac and recharge which the system was only 2 ounces low. added trac dye and ran system with ga...
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2001 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L No Rpm Reference VIN: 1FTRX17W11
Need to know what other possibilities | troubleshooting tech advice is there
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2012 Ford Flex Limited 3.5L Handling VIN: 2FMGK5DC9C
Customer installed after market lower control arms and came to us for an alignment. Within 5,000 miles, customer indicated the vehicle felt like wind gust was grabbing the front end and handling was difficult. Our inspection identified the previously installed...
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2006 GMC Savana 3500 4.8L No Start VIN: 1GDGG31V66
Looking for help guys. Not sure how to get the answer. Van came from another shop. It cranks, but no start. They replaced crank sensor & connected used BCM & PCM. Asked me to reprogram the modules. After reprograming both modules & relearning pass lock, still ... Trouble codes: P1631 (Theft deterrent fuel enable signal not correct)
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2000 Honda Insight 1.0L Condenser Fan Failure VIN: JHMZE1358Y
This vehicle came to us with a failed AC Compressor, and our inspection revealed the cause to be a failed AC Condenser fan motor, which we replaced with an OEM Honda motor, which now has failed two more times, at three to four week intervals, & my Online Honda...
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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4.4L right side front VIN: SALSF25466
Car Came In With Vibration In Front And In Steering Wheel And A Knocking Noise When Brakes First Applied. We Found The The Front Brake Rotors Warped So We Replace The Front Brake pads And Rotors After Test Drive The Vibration Was Gone But The Knocking Noise Wa...
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2008 Lexus ES350 3.5L Igintion VIN: JTHBJ46G08
Car came in and engine would not shut off. When we push the button the steering column will collapse like it is suppose to all dash lights stay lit and when we watch with the scanner we can see the Start/Stop switch changing from On to ACC to Off. Pulled code ...
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2010 Lexus RX350 3.5L Tilt/Telescopic Steering VIN: 2T2ZK1BA7A
I am currently working on a 2010 Lexus RX-350. The system in question is the tilt/telescoping steering wheel function. This vehicle came to me with the system in-op. I found that the 30A fuse under the dash was blown. I replaced the fuse and when i was under ...
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L front brake pad sensors VIN: WDB1070461
Doing front brake job on veh. and need sensors but can not find part #. I got pads and rotors from Burlington foreign car parts in nh. The only listing they had was for a 560, pads and rotors ok, but wrong sensors. The tip of sensor sticks out 3/16 inch beyond...
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1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G3HN52K8S
This car came cheep now the customer knows why! it won't start & run.his wife drove it to the store came out no start.it will not turn over & no injector pulps. A locksmith was called he put a resister in line on the vat. (anti theft moduel) did no good. Now i...
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2008 Pontiac G6 2.4L Clycling Clutch VIN: 1G2ZG57B78
Please refer repair history.
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2014 Ram ProMaster 1500 3.6L milage VIN: 3C6TRVAG4E
Hello, everyone I sure could use some help on this one. Our customer brought this 2014 Ram 1500 Promaster in with the odometer flashing. It rhythmically blinks on and off any time the key is on. It does not matter if the engine is running or not. I have scanne...
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2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean 3.0L power steering VIN: 4S3BH80642
I replaced the pump and rack in this outback for leaks. It came in whining and low fluid. We have flushed system and bled by turning lock to lock on rack engine off. The car leaves working great and then comes back few days later sounding of air in system. No ...
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2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0L Blower VIN: 9BWGB61J32
Client brought the vehicle to us after moving to colorado because the a.c was blowing warm. We started we evacuating the air conditioning system and found it to be half low on charge. After charging the system to the specified amount we then added dye into the...
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1992 Buick Century Special 3.3L No Start VIN: 3G4AG54N8N
everyone has been correct and thanks to all from bottom of my heart.new parts came in aand were defefective. a shorted injector is causing all the problems and m waiting on good new part.car is running just have iron out parts as they come in.thanks to all and...
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1984 Cadillac Seville 4.1L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1G6AS6987E
Well this one left the shop. Customer decided that he had spent enough money to get a waiver for emissions. I told him if I thought of anything else I would call him. After my update I swapped the MAP and BARO sensors (same sensor) and the readings were the sa... Trouble codes: 45 (Fuel System Rich).
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2009 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAHP35N69
Thank you to those who chimed in and offered help. the cmp signal circuit continued to show 3.5V when probed with a testlight that had a voltmeter built in, however would show source voltage when probed with DVOM. checked repeatedly for shorts between circuit... Trouble codes: P0340.
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2013 GMC Sierra 3500 HD SLE 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GD422C89D
Well once again you guys all came through. We have worked on a few of the Fords and Dodge DPF systems but never a Dmax. Just seems like they don't give too much trouble. It was the indirect injector like all said. With all your help its back on the road ag... Trouble codes: P0420 (p2463-), P2463.
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2006 Kia Sedona LX 3.8L Drive-axles VIN: KNDMB23376
HI, EVERYONE THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR RESPOND, LOOK LIKE MY MAN DIDN`T PAY ATTENTION TO SEE THE TERMINAL HAD SOME CORROSION BUILD UP,AFTER CLEAN UP AND RECONNECTION,ALL WERE GOOD . THANKS A LOT. MATT
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2000 Land Rover Discovery Series II 4.0L Abs, Tc, Hdc VIN: SALTY1244Y
Found SLABS coded for Air instead of Coils as equipped. Reset and Shuttle valve code set immediately, installed repair kit. Lights off immediately and have not returned. Thanks all who replied.
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2007 Mazda CX-7 Touring 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JM3ER29377
Thanks for all of the input. You guys were correct! We had tested the vehicle with the upstream O2 unplugged as suggested in an earlier discussion with no change. But we swapped both up and down O2's and the problem is fixed! Instead of having a +20 fuel trim...
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2008 Pontiac G6 GT 3.5L steerung pump VIN: 1G2ZH57N78
We drained the system and added a bottle of Lucas and havent herd from the customer so many a temp fix for now
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