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| 1992 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 4.3L Cuts out, No power VIN: 1GCDC14Z1N Vehicle has a lack of power , poor acceleration , snuffs out when cold almost like a carberated car with the choke not working , it has fresh fuel , I have ran it on a remote fuel system and it does the same thing , so we have ruled out fuel pump and fuel qual... |
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| 1998 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1GCGK29R3W vehicle has low power, has rich condition both banks, IAT would drop out, disconnected the MAF and the problem with the IAT went away. Replaced the MAF no more problem with the IAT. Checked the cam crank signal on the scope, looks good, checked the coil primar... Trouble codes: P0172, P0175 |
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| 2003 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C8GP44LX3 This van came in for check engine light on. Scan engine controller for data and codes found pcm code p1491, bcm, orc, havc code. Since the van needs to pass the smog test, pcm code needs fixed. When scan with autel maxisys, p1491 is fan control relay circuit. ... Trouble codes: P1491 (Fan controlled relay circuit using autel maxisys), P1491 (Fan controlled relay circuit using autel maxisys) |
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| 2011 Chrysler 200 Limited 3.6L blend door VIN: 1C3BC7EG7B Problem started with a failed compressor. Replaced unit and was plagued with leaks at connections and finally a pinhole in the condenser. Each time a leak repair was done, the AC would blow ice cold. Finally all leaks were fixed and now the AC will blow warm t... |
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| 1995 Dodge Dakota 5.2L Hard start, misses, VIN: 1B7GL23Y6S Battery dead, charged, load test pass, crank ok no start like no fuel , pressure test 40 psi ok, spark at coil ok, injector pulse ok, shot of ether - nothing just cranking, loosen exhaust crossover and during cranking it reluctantly started, suspect cat, ran f... |
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| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.6L Steering VIN: 2C4RDGBG9C Car arrived with bad crank pulley and the belt shredded. The belt had damaged the front seal on the power steering pump. We replaced the pulley , belt and ps pump and test drove vehicle . It did well for the first 2 miles then steering started to get hard. Tho... |
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| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.4L Steering VIN: 1FTWW32R18 I have this truck that has a wandering problem as if the caster isn't right. We looked at the truck before we aligned it and noticed it needed upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends and radius arm bushings. we replaced all the loose steering and suspension ... |
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| 1999 Honda Accord EX 2.3L Cuts out VIN: 1HGCG5558X Cuts out at 4k rpm every time under acceleration,no codes or cel illuminated,Anyone else ever see this before? |
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| 2006 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L No Start VIN: 2HKYF18556 Vehicle came in on the hook, no start, inspected system and found no codes, because customer installed a new battery, thinking it was a bad battery. We tried starting the pilot and had no fuel pressure and no spark either, checked all fuses and thyre all good.... Trouble codes: 771, 411, 1121, 831, 611 |
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| 1999 Jaguar XK8 4.0L engine VIN: SAJGX2041X Does anyone have any advice on clearing immobilizer on this 99 XK8? My WDS is out for repair (assuming it is repairable). In the meantime, I bought a used IDS system to replace it and bring coverage up to date. It is supposed to cover '95 to 2015 but it won't ... |
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| 2000 Lexus LS400 4.0L abs VIN: JT8BH28F8Y Hi i had this car in our shop and we replaced the brake booster & master Cylinder for this car. After The Repairs when we get the car to 70 mph the steering vibrates and VSC light goes on. Before the Repair this wasnt a problem has this happened to anyone else... |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4JGAB54E22 This ML320 has an intermittent rough idle. There was a trouble code P0104 so we replaced the MAF sensor twice with a BOSCH unit but the intermittent rough idle still persist. It seems to persist more consistently during slight throttle tip in. I did not notice... Trouble codes: P0104 (MAF signal - intermittent) |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic 3.5L Timing Chain VIN: 4JGBB86E77 After repair engine runs fine and no codes, we do have a chain rattle on a cold start up for about 4 seconds, car has been driven about 200 miles since repair and does not appear to be getting better, we went back in and replaced the tensioner with another new... |
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| 2009 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic 5.5L Transmission | Transfer Case VIN: WDDNG86X49 Calling MB techs. This S550 has a noise while driving. Its a 4matic. Its seems to be slower than wheel speed. Its like a scraping noise and at first we thought it was a cv axle noise in front. Also its binds when making full sharp turns which maybe normal for ... |
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| 1982 Nissan 280ZX 2.8L Excessive Emissions VIN: JN1HZ04S6C Failing Delaware state inspection. High CO and HC at idle (500)rpm above and high idle(2200)RPM and above. Fuel pressure is 48PSI and no change with or without vacuum line connected to regulator. After shutting vehicle off fuel pressure bleeds off 4psi in 5 mi... |
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| 2009 Nissan Altima S 2.5L Unknown VIN: 1N4AL21E29 This one went to the dealer and another shop. The air works great, and then, it starts icing up. The ac system is manual ac, not automatic. It has no evaporator sensor to turn off the compressor with manual ac. The evaporator will ice up till the blower cant b... |
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| 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5L Cuts out VIN: JF1GH75618 Customer brought this vehicle for the concern of the check engine light coming on above 4K rpm. test drove vehicle and found that only at full throttle above 4k rpm the engine will jerk very hard like a fuel cut would feel. When not at full throttle but above ... Trouble codes: P0244 (Turbo wastegate solenoid A range/ perfomance high input) |
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| 2008 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.0L Accessories VIN: JTEBU14R18 rear hatch will only open with scanner replaced rear latchbut will have a code b2221 scanner data shows close rear window code dissapears but still will not work any ideas thanks. |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2005 Aston Martin DB9 6.0L Engine VIN: SCFAD02A85 TOOK A GAMBLE AND REMOVE IGNITION COILS. FOUND VOLTAGE ARC ON COILS AND CRACKED CERAMIC HOUSING ON SPARK PLUG. . REPLACE ALL 12 COILS . PART# 4G4E-12A366-AA 144.70 EACH . REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. PART# 1R12-0810077-PK 486.19. REPLACE ALL SPARK PLUGS ... |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 LS 4.3L 3-2 shift , transmission VIN: 1GCFG15X35 Thank you one, and all. The van had a power problem to the trans. We traced it back to a fuse box issue, replaced the fuse box. restored power to trans. Sent van back to transmission shop, they repaired internal issues. THANKS Elden |
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| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.5L Can't fill with gas VIN: 1G1ZA5EK3A We used the scanner to build pressure but we could not reiease it with the scanner so we replace the evap solenoid above the tank an it took care of all the problems. Trouble codes: P0446 (Evaporative Emissions EVAP Vent System Performance). |
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| 2003 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.4L No Start VIN: 4C3AG42G13 thank you everybody for your support and advise , this car is fixed but unfortunately none of the replies were helpful , but thank you very much anyways , the problem was a loose connection on the controller which was cutting the signal to the computer and tu... |
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| 2011 Jaguar XF Premium 5.0L TPMS light comes on intermittently VIN: SAJWA0GB8B Sorry about the delay - customer went on vacation. Replacing the TPMS module cured the problem. The more we drove the car - we got all four wheels showing faults. |
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| 2007 Lincoln MKZ 3.5L Awd VIN: 3LNHM28T77 Customer opted not to repair car, felt it was not worth fixing. |
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| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 5.0L No Start VIN: WDBFA66E0M ok no particular test procedure i found would give me a straight enough answer. It was the ignition switch. the owner of the vehicle found a parts vehicle a couple hrs away and went and bought a ignition switch and ezl / icm. replaced ezl with no result. r... |
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| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 3.0L Hesitation, 3000rpm max VIN: WD3PE8CCXB Thanks to everyone who replied, we took the majority advice and sent it to local Sprinter Dealer. They cleared all codes, and spent 3 hrs on ECM relearn. Test drive immediately set a code for the Deff Converter pressure sensor. Replaced it, now runs perfect wi... |
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| 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8L No Start VIN: YS3FH41U88 Sorry, for the delay in closing this post. We did replace the ecm, after much testing of sensor inputs, power supply, wiring harness etc. To our disappointment still no spark. In the end we found lower timing chain had jumped. As Michael had suggested the engi... |
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| 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 2.5L steering VIN: JF1GH60629 thanks all too take the time to answer kev [...] you was right above the fuse we put the fuse an problem gone also Michael felles you was right too we flush it an cleaning now is fixed all |
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| 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan S 2.0L Engine VIN: WVGBV7AX1A Thanks everyone for the advice. The customer just called today to let us know the dealer they had recently purchased the vehicle from is going to take care of it. Sorry for the delayed response, but we were just waiting to hear back from the customer. |
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