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2013 Audi Q7 Premium Plus 3.0L Unknown VIN: WA1LGAFE4D
New to me customer is complaining of oil consumption. They say it has just started to use oil in the past six months. They have to add 1 quart every 4 to 6 weeks (couldn't get an idea of how many miles that is), and they say previously they never had to add an...
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2001 BMW 330Ci 3.0L tcm VIN: WBABN53401
can I replace tcm with used with out programing
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2004 BMW 545i 4.4L Cooling System VIN: WBANB33524
This 545i is giving us an overheat indication on the iDrive system with either a yellow or red coolant indicator on the dash. We replaced the water pump and thermostat because it didn't seem to have enough coolant flow. The coolant is full and has been bled ac...
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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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2001 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L p0442 VIN: 1GNDT13W71
The symptom is intermittent longest time in between faults was two months. Only fault we can see is in Mode 6 ECU $10 Test $02 Component $53 has failed. However we have no information on the test parameters or what sensors the vehicle uses for these test (besi...
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 5.9L fan clutch VIN: 3D7MA48C33
clutch won't engage to high seems to have 5v reference ,battery voltage, etc still won't engage to high, leaning towards ecm driver not telling fan to speed up. any help would be greatly appreciated, pulling my hair out here.
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1997 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1FTEE1422V
Quick question for you FOMOCO afficianodos. Got this 97 E-150 I got called in on after they replaced the engine with used unit from F-150. Its a 4.2. They told me they couldn't get it to run unless they re-arranged the spark plug wires from the proper firing o...
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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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2004 Ford F-150 STX 4.6L Engine/Transmission VIN: 1FTRX14W54
Aloha guys, ford f150 4.6 2v, after replacing timing chains tensioner and guides engine has a slight knock coming from rear of passenger side head above/ between bell housing. Killed each cylinder, noise is still present. Replaced flexplate, noise still there...
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2007 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L No Start VIN: 1FMFU16527
I have a problem child that maybe you can give me some advice on. We installed a Ford remand transmission in a 2007 Ford Expedition and we needed to reprogram the TCM. No big deal I have the scan tool software and reflashed other cars, but then this one came. ... Trouble codes: B1213
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2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5L Shift VIN: 1FMDK02WX8
Hello, I am not a trans tech, but the local transmission shop brought this car to me believing it is not a base transmission issue- but I am not sure I agree. Here is what I got. This is a 6 spd trans. When driving casually along it shifts fine into all gear...
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2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic SL 6.0L interrior illumination VIN: 1GTHK24U97
first of all this vehicle is a plow truck and a work truck. with that in the back of your mind the vehcile came with the complaint of the interrior illumination lights on the dash and heater controls etc. staying on as well as the battery light stays on. this ...
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2001 Honda Accord EX 2.3L Surge, Stall VIN: JHMCG56651
Car died on me on the highway yesterday Check engine light wasnt on it started back up and made it home Dont want to get rid of it acting up Cleaned the throttle body and checked the cap and rotor , after I put it back together its hunting for an idle I s...
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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Rpm VIN: 1J4HS58NX5
Vehicle came in with a complaint that vehicle surges bad when stepping on the gas.. We scanned for codes and there are no codes, after testing the vehicle we found that at if you step on the gas and for passing gears to ingage the motor revs like normal .. Wh...
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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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2007 Lexus GS350 3.5L Water pump VIN: JTHCE96SX7
Vehicle still overheats at idle. if the RPM is increase between 2500 and 3500 vehicle cools down. Test drove vehicle, monitoring scan tool data. Coolant stay around 200 to 225 degrees. I'm suspecting water pump propeller failure. Appreciate any thoughts.
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1994 Mazda B4000 SE 4.0L 4x4 switch VIN: 4F4DR17X3R
4 wheel and low range engagement work properly. The 2 lights next to 4x4 and low range stay on all the time when ignition switch is turned on.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C320 3.2L No Start VIN: WDBRF64J85
to all Mercedes Benz gurus out there. got this C320 that doesn't start. had no fuel pressure, but starts with starting fluid. checked power to fuel pump and is ok. removed the pump from the right side and found that part of the tank with no gas. opened the lef...
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2002 Mini Cooper S 1.6L no obd communication VIN: WMWRE33402
i was only able to communicate a few times with this vehicle. i replaced spark plugs and air assembly box for smog purposes. whien i got done i erased codes and it was ok. a few days later i wanted to see the monitors to smog it. i wasnt not able to communicat...
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2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L speedometer electric windows hvac controls VIN: JTEHH20V22
vehicle came in for inoperative speedometer all 3 electric windows except drivers inop hvac controls inop replaced a badly corroded positive cable and battery found gauge fuse 10 amp located on drivers side interior fuse panel blown replaced it and all i...
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2003 Toyota Camry SE 2.4L Transmission / Engine VIN: 4T1BE32K93
Yota came in for head gasket leak. Pulled head to check threads in block and found threads stripped. Recommended engine replacement. Car is 50 state emissions. Found used engine from 04 Camry with same emissions code and same transmission. However when we try ...
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2013 Cadillac XTS Livery 3.6L No Start, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G61W5S3XD
Thanks... the purge valve was stuck open a code was set this time ,has not set any codes other than misfire code in the past but have not looked at car in a few weeks. After test drive filled with fuel and no issues. Trouble codes: P0300.
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2006 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.0L Misfire VIN: 1FDXE45P76
Thank you all for your assistance on this, recommended teardown or engine replacement to customer, they opted for complete engine replacement and all is well.
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2001 Isuzu NPR-HD 4.8L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JALC4B1471
So here is what I know this vehicle doesn't have a computer to run the diesel engine but does have a TCM. If you take out the glove box you will find not only the regular fuse panel but if you look towards the center of the dash you will find a junction box ta...
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2004 Lexus RX330 3.3L Camshaft pulley VIN: JTJHA31U24
Yes, I installed the new water pump, pulleys, and belt. No, I did not replace the seals. Here is the thought process I went through. Who remembers a few years ago when Honda had a series of engines with overly tight crank bolts? How many of you twisted one...
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL 5.6L front brake pad sensors VIN: WDB1070461
Thanks to all who took time to respond to my request. Found out that they got packaged wrong. Sending new sensors today. Thanks again for your help. Richard [...]
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1989 Saab 900 Turbo 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: YS3AT75L8K
I used a 9550948 relay in an open spot in the fuse box and wired it to turn on the fuel pump. All of the wires I needed were inside the fuse box, so it was just a matter of splicing into them and crimping the proper terminals on the ends to fit the fuse box s...
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