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2005 BMW 545i 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: WBANB33535
Ok my BMW gurus i have a misfire in 2,3,4,5,7,8. plus code 2A19 Tank Venting valve. i keep on hearing stuff about a vanos valve. but before I start jumping in it. just want to see if anyone has some advise or somewhere to start. Trouble codes: 29CC, 29CE, 29CF, 29D0, 29D1, 29D3
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2007 BMW 328xi 3.0L right front door lock VIN: WBAVC73547
Right front door would not open the manual release pops right back down like a spring was pulling it back down. Was able to get door opened. Ordered a new latch from Bmw installed it. Lock worked manually, as soon as I locked it with the remote right back wher...
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2003 Chevrolet Tracker 2.0L alternator VIN: 2CNBJ13C43
Vehicle came in with it not charging. Replaced alternator with a reman, new is not available. Checked charging system again, charging at 13.5 volts. Would like to have seen it higher. Vehicle came back at it was once again not charging. Took alternator out and...
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2006 Chevrolet HHR LS 2.2L engine VIN: 3GNDA13D56
2010 chevy hhr came in with lower end making noise and vehicle was not over heating. Put in good used motor with new radiator, radiator cap, water pump & thermostat and temp sensor. Vehicle boils at the fill neck. Radiator fans come on properly and temp rises ...
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L air bag light VIN: 3A8FY48B08
Hey guys, air bag light comes on with passenger in RF seat. If you wiggle around it shuts off, most of the time. Never comes on with driver only in veh. Suggestions? Jim
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2010 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3BC5EDXA
car died while customer driving. Claimed to have an unknown noise for several weeks. found front bank ice cold and rear too hot to touch Initially thought timing chain but now unsure. Any ideas before I tear the rest of my hair out would be appreciated. TIA Trouble codes: P0300
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2007 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L Lighting VIN: 1FTRX14W97
Very bizarre problem. Aftermath of a over-voltage 18 volt output alternator that was changed and solved. Truck is charging normal. Truck runs perfect, no codes and everything is great until... you turn on the park lights or headlights and the engine will stall...
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2011 Ford F-150 Lariat Limited 6.2L Compressor VIN: 1FTFW1E67B
Vehicle has intermitten a/c operation, a/c will run fine for about a 20 min drive, compressor will shut off and roughly 2-10 min later will turn back on and work fine for quit some time. At times when engine is started and a/c is commanded on compressor does n...
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2012 GMC Terrain SLE 2.4L Stabilitrak VIN: 2GKALSEK6C
Vehicle came in with "service stabilitrak" message on instrument panel. Pulled codes, u0074, c0710 symptom 71, u0126, c0287, c0186, c0196. Steering angle sensor reading "0". Checked power and ground to steering angle sensor, found 12v and good ground. Replaced...
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2006 Kia Sedona LX 3.8L timing chain VIN: KNDMB23366
has code p0016, swapped front and rear cam sensors, no change, pulled valve covers to double check timing marks, they are right on the money. colored links on chain line up marks with edge of valve cover line up, then we put cam solenoids in it due to a very s...
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1996 Lexus LX450 4.5L Sun roof VIN: JT6HJ88J0T
I was looking on identifix and they are talking about initialization procedure. I can not find it anywhere in the manual. dose it exist? I changed the module with another and it acts the same. I can not find any info about how the limit switches work in relati...
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2001 Lincoln LS 3.0L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1LNHM86S11
Vehicle came in running very poorly, had lean codes, oxygen sensor readings and the fuel trims reflected that. After repairing vacuum leak the vehicle would a majority of the time cruising or at idle runs very rich, over 900mV. Fuel trims are zero and vehicle ... Trouble codes: P1414 (SAI voltage high)
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L Electronic VIN: WDB4632271
This is actually a gray market g wagon 1989 I need wiring schematics for the hvac esp the compressor side and the procedure for removing the center stack control panel so i can check wiring and switches behind there. Any one have a repair manual or repair info...
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1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L Vents VIN: WDBJF72F7V
it started blowing hot air from left vent that is also tied to defroster vent. I know when the system is low it will do this. serviced it and it seems to be ok but it took a week here at the shop before it started doing this (it was intermittent) only took 6 o...
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 6.3L Auxiliary Battery VIN: WDDNG77X58
I bought the auxiliary battery for this vehicle. The dealership tells me it has 3 batteries. 1. Main Battery in the rear right behind the back seat. 2. Starting battery in the back right of the engine bay. 3. The small auxiliary battery cannot find I was tol...
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2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2.5L Traction control VIN: JN8AS58V58
Vehicle will display traction/slip lamp and pulse the brake quickly while going through curves in the road, or swerving back and forth. It will not do it consistently, however it seems to do it every test drive. Only happens when cornering or swerving hard. NO...
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1988 Toyota Pickup 2.4L No Start VIN: JT4RN63A3J
This vehicle came in after the TEEN & friend did a head gasket replacement. The initial request was correctly route vacuum hoses and time it. After correctly routing and installing the vacuum lines vehicle would not fire. Did compression test, 120 - 150 psi in...
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2008 Volkswagen Beetle S 2.5L Tank Pressureization VIN: 3VWPG31C48
This vehicle will over pressurize the fuel tank during all conditions. Fuel reaches the top of the filler neck and then begins to leak pass the filler cap.
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2007 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L Compressor VIN: WAUDH74F47
Thank you for all the replies. After replacing the High pressure switch, I manually energized the compressor with no change in pressure. I went ahead and replaced the compressor and all is well with the AC now.
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2010 Cadillac CTS Luxury 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6DG5EG9A
have yet to find problem there were a few good suggestions wiggle testing did not help could not find any chafed wires was not o2 heaters or purge or maf don't know whats next maybe under hood fuse panel or wiring harness seems to blow fuse on initial start up... Trouble codes: P0036, P0056, P0443, P0480, P0481, P0465.
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2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WD0PF34588
Thanks to all the members for the replies. As Steve [...] suggested, I reprogrammed #4 injector and code 2577 would now clear but 2116 now set for that cylinder(cylinder 4 multiple misfire) and was now idling rough as compare to when 2577 was set but no misfi... Trouble codes: 2577 (fuel injector 4 circuit).
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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L starter VIN: 2D8HN54P08
The fix was either the battery cables or the battery. I decided in the interest of time to overlay a positive battery cable from the battery to the starter, and a redundant ground from the battery to transmission case, as well as to replace under warranty the ...
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2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L battery light on VIN: 1FTPW14V18
replaced pcm with a good pcm after all the different tests the first pcm was no good
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2013 Ford Explorer Limited 3.5L rear brakes VIN: 1FM5K8F88D
Thank you to all who responded, we also felt hoses would be the logical next step. So as suggested we replaced both hoses and customer will report back to us with results.
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1999 Infiniti I30 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: JNKCA21A0X
after checking on the communication issue I learned that the obd 2 connector is for emission and I hooked up a generic code reader then I was able to communicate with the obd2 connector in which found a code for the mass airflow sensor so replace sensor with p...
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2013 Kia Optima EX 2.4L A/C compressor VIN: 5XXGN4A7XD
well time will tell I guess,thanks to all that took the time out of there busy day to help.the last 2 compressors I installed lasted about two weeks each this is an electronic compressor and does not have an external clutch. we searched for electrical issues t...
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2005 Mazda Tribute S 3.0L Alternator VIN: 4F2YZ94145
So, we ended up installing the PCM in another vehicle and it charged just fine, eliminating it being the problem. We decided try a different brand alternator, afterwards. We installed a Carquest reman alternator in it and it charges just fine. So both Motor...
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2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L cooling fan on high VIN: WDBTJ65J63
Checked PWM signal with Labscope at fan module, get a digital wave form when first turn the key on, but then nothing. As per replies we gave the customer a estimate to replace the ME module. The customer decided to drive the car this way because he didn't have... Trouble codes: P2073 (Electric suction fan for engine or AC open circuit).
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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 3.0L Crankshaft timing marks VIN: 4A3AE85H71
I ended up changing out the crankshaft timing gear and trigger blade to a "stock" one. The vehicle started right up and I set the timing with ease.
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2002 Toyota Prius 1.5L Steering VIN: JT2BK12U92
I want to thank all of you for enlightening me on this car. I told my customer that the rack & pinion needs replaced. She probably will sell the car but is thinking about fixing it up. It's sure nice to get the help needed when your not really sure which way t...
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2007 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5L Powertrained VIN: JTDKB20U57
CONTACT A PRIUS SPECIALIST AND TOOK A HUGE GAMBLE. REPLACE INVERTER AND PROBLEM IS FIXED. LOOK LIKE ON HYBRID VEHICLES, YOU CANNOT USE BASIC VOLTMETER ANYMORE. I BORROW MY NEIGHBOR EXPENSIVE VOLTMETER DEVICE TO TEST THE SYSTEM. HE REPAIR COMPUTER FOR HOSPITAL...
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