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	2005 Acura RSX 2.0L Ball Joint VIN: JH4DC54885 I would like to replace a lower ball joint on this car.no one has a listing and acura only sells the joint as part of the knuckle assembly.it looks like a typical honda lower joint but a civic joint and an accord joint aren't the same.is there a joint from ano...	View
	1996 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L Fluid Leak VIN: WAUGA84A5T Vehicle is leaking transmission fluid out of the transmission breather. We did a transmission service on the vehicle and the leak went away for about 300 miles than started leaking through the breather again. Anyone have an suggestion on where to go next? I've...	View
	2007 Audi Q7 Premium 4.2L rt outer brake light VIN: WA1BV94L57 We have this Audi Q7 that came in with the right outer brake light inop. Had a code 02957. tech just told me the left outer brake light is sometimes inop also. Tech has cleared code and problem has not recurred since. We have inspected bulbs and sockets and wi...	View
	2005 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L Abs,Dsc,4wd VIN: WBXPA73445 Good morning BMW techs everywhere.This X3 has me stumped.Car came in with a complaint of ABS,DSC,and 4x4 light on while driving at low speeds. Test drove vehicle to confirm complaint,after driving for approx 10 minutes,between,25 and 40 km/h all 3 lights come ...	View
	2006 BMW 750Li 4.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire VIN: WBAHN83586 well we got this car in from an auction and this vehicle runs really bad miss at idle. First of all i know very little about bmw. Put snap on modis edge with the latest software and these are the dtcs we got out of it. Dont really know how varos works and dont... Trouble codes: 2FA3, 2F71, 2B64, 2A8B, 2A91	View
	2008 BMW 535i 3.0L Park VIN: WBANW13538 Hello to all, we have a issue that the customer says wasn't there when the tow truck picked it up to have us do the water pump! The park switch does nothing when applied? We haven't got into the problem yet because she's fighting with the tow service, driver s...	View
	1992 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.0L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 2GCEC19H7N Tow in, no start. No fuel pressure. Replaced fuel pump and filter. Still no start. Found loose ign/ecm fuse loose. R&I 10 amp fuse and started engine. Engine ran for 10-15 minutes and stalled. Found ign/ecm fuse blown. Replaced fuse and immediately, blew again...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.6L IGN O fuse VIN: 1GCJK33D66 Hello all, I have this Duramax here thats got me confused, bumfuzzled, and frustrated..;) customer brought the truck in with a complaint of a P/S leak and intermittently (while pulling a heavy load in hot weather) it will go in limp mode. I repaired the P/S le...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic LT 6.0L Abs Lamp VIN: 1GCHK24U97 Cant clear the ABS light after repair. Cleared codes,road tested, all WSS signals in sync now.No codes present now in ABS or PCM.If I clear codes KOER and road test, light stays off.Light comes back on immediately with ignition cycle,without any codes. The P13...	View
	2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.4L Check Engine Light VIN: 3GNDA33P48 Thank you for help I have a 2008 CHEVY HHR that keeps setting a p0446 code. For the evaporative vent solenoid. The following parts have been replaced vent and purge solenoid the canister assy the fuel tank pressure sensor. The vehicle was at 2 other shops befo...	View
	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.2L evap monitor not res VIN: 3B7HC13Y0X This truck came with no start condition, after replaced PCM with updated version ,Truck start right a way and running very well. When I am trying get Smog I check readiness monitor not complete. Only one not ready its Evap monitor. Carefully inspected all comp...	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.2L Engine VIN: 2D6WB31Y83 The customer came to us directly after having a transmission and flex plate replaced at the dealer and the check engine light came on. She went back and they told her the engine has failed and needs replacement. They could not tell her why or how they came up ...	View
	1994 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L Hard Shift VIN: 1FTHX25K3R Truck came in with O/D light flashing and hard shifts all the way until overdrive. Checked for codes with the snap-on verus. Found code 23 tested the the signal and at idle was .3 volts at idle and 3.5 WOT. Wiggled the connection and dropped slightly but not a... Trouble codes: 23 (TP/Fuel Injection Pump Lever Sensor Out of Range)	View
	2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTNW21P94 Truck came in after it died on the highway, and would not restart. Batteries were low, they were charged and starter was found to be locked up. Replaced starter. Now- have ficm sync and adequate voltage in and out at crank. Have low side oil pressure. Have ad... Trouble codes: P132B, P2291 (Icp to low)	View
	2007 Ford Fusion S 2.3L Surge VIN: 3FAHP06Z77 Ford fusion came into my bay with a engine surge when wait at a traffic light, test drove and confirmed a rpm swing from 500-1000 and almost stalling near 500 rpm. cleaned the MAF and Throttle body, no change. as per iDENTIFIX hits replaced drive by wire throt...	View
	2009 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L oil pressure VIN: 1FTPX04V49 tested oil pressure. cold oscillating like ive never seen between 40-70 warm in gear between 20-40 at 1500 rpm between 50-70 a little less needle movement. engine in clean inside valve cover. I felt lifters don't seem to be pumped up much. suspecting oil pump....	View
	2009 GMC Acadia SLE 3.6L no tcm communication VIN: 1GKER13D09 during reflash a error code came up e4399 severe error reading ecu data from device or controller failed, i googled that info follwed instruction on leaving bat disconnected checked my grounds and fuses,all good also has u0101 no communication with tcm,i cant ... Trouble codes: U0101	View
	2006 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L master cylinder VIN: SAJWA54A96 This car came in for a leaking brake line. Replaced both rear lines and attempted to bleed could not get any fluid out of the left rear caliper and right front caliper.Went to the master could get no fluid out of the front line at the master[2 lines off the ma...	View
	1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Engine VIN: 1J4GZ58S4V Performed basic oil change. Noticed lower engine noise. Not quiet a knock yet. No Codes. Oil Pressure 31PSI. Hold steady. All other gauges normal. General oil leaks with valve cover common with these vehicles. Not coming from top end or pulleys. No particulat...	View
	2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L No Start VIN: 1J4FA49S65 We replaced the ECM with a MOPAR ECM directly from our local dealer. After uploading the flash file from Tech Authority and writing the VIN via Modis, we have a no start with P0633 (skim not programmed to PCM). The conundrum is that that this Jeep does not eve... Trouble codes: P0633 (SKIM not programmed to PCM)	View
	1992 Land Rover Range Rover 3.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: SALHV1247N Hello everyone, I have been working on this 92 Range Rover Classic for a few weeks. It first came in with oil light on, engine had a noticeable tapping noise and running poorly. After discussing options with client, he decided he wanted to install an upgraded ...	View
	2003 Mazda Miata 1.8L MIL Lamp on, High Idle VIN: JM1NB35393 This Miata has a check engine light with a code P0507 (Idle Speed Too High). It consistently runs around 200 RPM over the commanded idle speed. When the A/C is turned on the commanded idle speed goes up and the actual idle speed also goes up, but whether the A... Trouble codes: P0507 (Idle Speed Too High)	View
	2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic 3.5L engine VIN: WDBUF87J26 Good morning MB techs. I got this E350 here that we did a balance shaft replacement and a valve job on that came back with the rear main seal leaking. We replaced the rear main again with the MB part and it's back again leaking. When we had it apart the second...	View
	2010 Suzuki SX4 2.0L head gasket VIN: JS2YB5A37A Vehicle towed in with coolant cap leaking and partially off. Replaced cap, vacuum filled with coolant, test drove approx. 15 miles with no problem. Customer took vehicle and drove about 30 miles and blew off radiator hose. Tech filled with coolant again and no...	View
	2010 Toyota Venza 3.5L starting VIN: 4T3ZK3BB5A Hi all, recently replaced the evap core in this vehicle. All dash harness was removed in order to access core. The problem that I am having now is that in order for the vehicle to start, the drivers door has to be open. Also, when the drivers door is initially...	View
	2010 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5L MIL Lamp on, limp home VIN: JTEDK3EH1A basic testing led to a bad throttle body replaced did not want to work put old one back on worked for a little bit dropped back into limp discovered that computer is turning off power to motor once I convince it to turn back on took for 20mile drive without an... Trouble codes: P2103	View
	2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L brake lights VIN: 3VWDT71K05 oky im losing my hair i need a vw wizard!!! i have here this jetta tdi brake lights on when key is on or car is running 3rd light to! and glow plug light flashing ! checked for proper bulbs good. checked all fuses good.replaced brake light switch no change rea...	View
	2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE 1.8L Smoking VIN: 3VWD07AJ0E Excessive oil consumption, we notice that the turbo was leaking from the oring, we took it apart and the bearing was full of oil, we replace the turbo with an used thinking that the turbo bad seal causing to the oil to be drawing into the exhaust system causin...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2008 Audi A4 Quattro 3.2L Hesitation VIN: WAUDH78E78 Thank you all for the replies. The low side fuel pump is not supplying enough volume to the rail. I am waiting for customer to approve they have not been easy to get a hold of. Trouble codes: P0087, P2296.	3
	1992 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1G1YY33P0N hi everyone sorry this took me so long to reply to. the original problem the car came in with was the pcm. it now idles fine but still a little rough but it doesn't want to stall. the injector pattern is still not going to ground all the way but is better. the...	44
	2008 Chevrolet Colorado WT 2.9L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCCS14988 I scoped cam and crank and compared it to a known good truck we have here. I had read of phasers sticking on sludged up engines so before disassembly I decided to try the ATF cleaning procedure. I drained the oil and filled it up with ATF, idled engine for sev... Trouble codes: P0017 (Cam crank correlation).	10
	2012 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L overheating VIN: 2G1WC5E37C I got the okay to r+r the thermostat.He left a clamp off the hose from the thermostat housing to the degas tank.Idid pressure test the cooling system and found no leak.However it may have been allowing air into the system.After I put a clamp on it and bled the...	23
	2004 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1D7HG48N94 Thank you to all for your help. I found after doing a second compression test that #1 cylinder would build compression and then go to zero (first time all was normal). Removed valve cover, cranked over, and found intake valve was not always closing. ran with v... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304.	13
	2007 Dodge Dakota ST 3.7L Steering Pump? VIN: 1D7HE22K17 Thanks to those that replied. This truck has been a nightmare. Several problems. After replacing the pump a second time it still didn't turn properly. Removed the pressure hose and a clear plastic tube was sticking out of the fitting on the rack end mostly ...	5
	2007 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L IWE hubs, vacuum loss? VIN: 1FTPW14597 Finally got this one back in for further testing & repair, found vacuum check valve right near the IWE solenoid was leaking, replaced and all is well with vacuum supply now, thanks for all the replies. God bless.	13
	1999 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Fuel smell VIN: 1HGCG1658X Thanks for the help. Found the leak in the two way valve and owner wanted to wait. Haven't heard back.	15
	2010 Honda Civic LX 1.8L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 2HGFG1B60A Hi, Sorry it took me so long to close this but I wanted to give the customer several days of driving it before closing this. I spoke to the customer Wednesday and so far so good, It seems the multiple fluid drain and fills pretty much took care of 95% of the ...	16
	2002 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L a/c post heater sensor VIN: SAJDA01P32 Thanks for the replays but I still can not get the compressor to turn on.I can't fine enough info in alldata to trouble so I am ready to send on.I have a x431 scanner and can't get much info out of it. What type of signal does the control unit send to the ecm ...	4
	2010 Mercedes-Benz R350 Bluetec 4Matic 3.0L Fuel pressure VIN: 4JGCB2FE3A Well after verifying the entire fuel delivery system(even replacing the LPFP) Next, was the high pressure system, The HPFP was delivering the correct pressure. The problem was with the rail pressure regulator, maybe damaged by the water previously found in the...	6
	2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 1.8L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDDGJ4HB9C customer pick up the car up with out repairing he said he going to sell it to carmax or trade in for another car thank you for all your help Trouble codes: P3406.	9
	2002 Toyota Echo 1.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: JTDAT12352 Thanks to all for your input. Just as some had said, the injectors are the problem. We had scoped them but you can't see a clogged injector on a scope. We replaced all 4 and the LTFT came back down to normal and engine performance returned to normal. Trouble codes: P0171 (System lean), P0300 (Random misfire).	7
	2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 4.0L Crankshaft VIN: WVWZK63B73 Thank you to all those who took the time to respond. I replaced the piston and connecting rod for cylinder 8. I reassembled and installed the engine. I was unable to find any torque specs for the connecting rod bearing caps or the crankshaft bed plate. VW does...	4

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