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| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L Steering Angle Sensor VIN: 3GNFK163X7 Hi guys, I would appreciate all the help you can offer on this one. At the end of may we installed a rack and pinion for leakage. Alignment was done. A couple of weeks later, the customer complains that the stabilitrac warning message is on the dash. They cam... |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L Oil Pump. CYL2 misfire VIN: 1GCPKSE77C GM Techs need some help here. This truck is driving me crazy. Installed new oil pump, sensor, and screen. Truck runs perfect but at idle you can watch misfire scan data and shows miss only at idle only on cyl 2. Scan data also shows the AFM is inhibited due to... |
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| 2008 Ford Escape Limited 3.0L Rear Carrier VIN: 1FMCU94198 Thanks in advance. Need some help on exchange info on the Ford Escape rear carrier assemblies. This 2008 V6 AWD came to us with a broken tooth on the pinion gear and light crash damage in the front. Not sure if the two are connected or not. Anyway -- have a 20... |
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| 2006 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5L Tpms VIN: 2HJYK16516 Hey guys, this honda ridgeline came in with tpms on I used a soluspro to pull codes this is what I got 32-1,34-1,36-1,38-1,41-1 I checked the tire pressure cold 35 psi at all wheel, adjusted it to 40 psi as some here suggested. cleared codes test drove come up... |
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| 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L Turn Signals VIN: 1070441204 Greetings! Vehicle came in last summer for state inspection with inoperative turn signals. I seem to recall spending some time crossing part numbers for the flasher but don't remember all the details. Ended up installing a Bosch [...] Flasher and all was ... |
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| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: WDBBA45A4C this vehicle is in great condition. the problem is a high idle speed 1300-1500 rpm. also it dies at idle occasionally. i have replaced the idle speed adjuster and the idle speed control unit. any help would great. thank you Bob |
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| 2000 Saturn LW1 2.2L Right side drive axle VIN: 1G8JU82FXY We pulled the right side CV axle because of a leaking seal. After installing new seal the axle would jam in the transmission when trying to reinstall. The cir-clip retainer would jam in the tube and it looks like the axle still has 3/4 inch to go. On this tra... |
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| 2005 Toyota Highlander 3.3L random overcharging VIN: JTEEP21A45 This car came to the shop after another mechanic replaced the alternator and the battery light stayed on after he replaced it. The car will charge at 14v and randomly jump to 17.9v It will stay at the 17.9v for only a few seconds and drop back to around 14v. I... |
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| 2006 Toyota Solara SLE 2.4L shift solenoid 1 VIN: 4T1CE38P76 hello guys I got this 2006 Toyota solara with code p0748 pressure control solenoid "A" electrical (shift solenoid valve SL1). well so far I did tell to my boss we have to check it first and he said nop go head and change it and gest what same thing so I decide... |
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| 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5L No start/No power up VIN: JTEE542A28 I found nothing inside vehicle that was working. Checked all fuses at underhood and interior fuse centers. Pulled main fuses ok. So much not working--lights, locks, keyless entry, power button, steering column locked, dash inop, windows and the list goes on. W... |
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| 2012 Toyota Sienna Limited 3.5L p0990 VIN: 5TDYK3DC8C P0990 - transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch. WE TESTED THE OLD ONE, DID NOT GET 10K oms. Replace with a new one, and a new harness to the TCM. Code comes back after about 60 miles. Swapped TCM with a different one, same thing - about 60 miles code comes ... |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Starter VIN: WVWPD63B74 Hello everybody, I have an 04 Passat 1.8 automatic out in the shop that was towed in on a dolly by the owner. The car will not crank. It has an EPC light on that may or may not be related, the owner says it came on when the car failed to crank/start. My scanne... |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 2.5L Brake booster VIN: 3VWPW31C67 Drove somewhere ok & then when leaving had no brakes, was able to carefully get home & towed to shop. Brake lining remaining is:Front (80%)Rear (50%) Brake booster is hissing & leaking internally, Replaced booster, flush & bleed brake fluid with BG machine. Pe... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4.2L front axle actuator VIN: 1GNDT13S86 Thanks for everyones advice. I tested the actuator operation with it removed from the vehicle. The actuator operated as it should. I advised the customer i needed to remove the housing extension to check for bound or broken parts. the customer declined any fur... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet HHR LS 2.2L engine VIN: 3GNDA13D56 The winner is a plugged heater core. My main mechanic checked this last. We pulled the hoses going from the thermostat housing to heater core and ran it in a circle and drove the vehicle. The vehicle never got over 188. Where we were thinking wrong was... |
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| 2010 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3BC5EDXA After noting that front exhaust manifold was cold and rear was hot even though front cyls had spark and fuel, I decided to remove front valve cover and found secondary timing chain between intake and exhaust cams broken. Also found tensioner in several pieces... Trouble codes: P0300. |
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| 2009 Ford Edge SEL 3.5L Water Pump Weep Hole? VIN: 2FMDK38CX9 My apologies for taking so long to close this as I was hoping it would have been to the Dealer by now & fixed. Having said that you know I did as Dan suggested & "punted it to the Dealer realm". I work in a Family Business here run by Dad & Mom who never did l... |
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| 2002 Isuzu NPR-HD 5.7L bell housing bolts VIN: 4KLC4B1R22 There are some things not sorted out quite yet. Not for sure about the donuts. Isuzu says no springs bolts for exhaust flanges. However, looking at all the vehicles that would run this engine, they all have spring bolts. So we switched it over to spring bolts... |
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| 2003 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L vent temperature VIN: SAJEA01U73 Thanks for the replies. I found that the water valve is leaking, but the customer doesn't not want to repair at this time. I am sure the refrigerant system is fully charged. I guess it is possible the control head is shorted, but I still don't know why just on... |
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| 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L Cuts out VIN: 1J4GL48K65 So yes once you get much over 6% cam crank sync ignition will shut down. Owner opted not to replace chains or engine. we replaced radiator. Then I offered a possible band aid. We ran a motor flush in the oil, and just used a "store brand" full synthetic oil fo... Trouble codes: 2302 (Secondary circuit/insufficient ionization), 2305 (Secondary circuit/insufficient ionization), 2308 (Secondary circuit/insufficient ionization), 2311 (Secondary circuit/insufficient ionization), 2314 (Secondary circuit/insufficient ionization), 2317 (Secondary circuit/insufficient ionization). |
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| 2016 Kia Sorento L 2.4L AC compressor VIN: 5XYPG4A36G Thanks to all who took time out of their busy day to help, there were damaged wires in the loom on the left front of the vehicle near the fan control module. |
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| 2015 Lincoln MKC 2.3L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 5LMTJ2AH5F This was a head scratcher. Got replies about motor mounts. That was not the issue. I watched data and recorded it at idle in park and idle in gear. There were no misfires. The fuel trims stayed steady under +10. What did concern me was load went to 64% in gear... |
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| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L Electronic VIN: WDB4632271 Wow Thanks for all of the replies.Turns out the snot nosed kid who installed a stereo in this car figured he did not have to plug all the wires back in on the control panel.Once I started tracing wires the hard way with out a schematicI found the issue. |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L ignition switch and steering lock VIN: 4JGAB54E02 I received one reply with the offer of a phone number to call. Terry [...] was good enough to furnish the disassembly information necessary to remove and replace the ignition switch/steering lock. He directed me to some hidden fasteners. Using a Dremel tool... |
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| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L Wipers VIN: WDBSK75F26 i am waiting for a seat belt with re tractor to see if this corrects the problem, all other recommendations failed. will keep you informed |
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| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic 3.5L ABS Sensor VIN: WDBUF87J06 No we have fixed it. Did have it a couple of times but cust needed it back. Now there is a story about it all started after a brake job where the SBC was not disabled. We put the original axle back in, cust says it's worse. If you start out from a stop and t... |
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| 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2MELM74WXT NEW PCM DID THE TRICK IT WAS A JUNK YARD PCM FROM 1998 MODEL THANK YOU TO AL [...] WHO SUGGESTED PCM! I WAS ON THE FENCE BUT YOU GUYS PUSHED ME OVER Trouble codes: P0453, P1451. |
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| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant GTS 3.8L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 4A3AB76S44 As stated it is a pcm failure again but mitsubishi is dragging there feet to get me a warranty one. It is sending 12v on the signal line from pcm to the coils not a pulse signal. Mitsubishi is a joke to deal with and is not very competent. I am 100% sure it is... Trouble codes: P0306, P0304. |
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| 2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2.5L Traction control VIN: JN8AS58V58 I'm embarrassed to say that the fix turned out to be front ball joints! My "B" tech apparently overlooked both lower ball joint. We installed 2 new control arms, alignment, and zero calibration on steering sensor. Problem solved. Thanks to all that replied. Wo... |
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| 2010 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5L Compressor VIN: JF2SH6DC9A The evap temp sensors resistance was (high) out of spec. Installed new sensor, normal operation restored. Thanks |
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| 2011 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5L hvac control VIN: 5TDKK3DC3B Thank you all. From all the comments it look like it was the servo motor that was sticking, but the customer declined farther repairs. |
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