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2011 BMW 535i GT 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAFR7C53B
first time poster. 101f01 hard fault. rough idle. checked maf, intake pipe pressure sensor, manifold pressure sensor for oil or debris. also smoke tested intake pipes and manifold, no leaks. refered to SI B12-05-13 regarding throttle valve and updated software... Trouble codes: 101F0
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2006 Buick Lucerne CX 3.8L No Start VIN: 1G4HP57216
This is a strange problem(to me anyway).Vehicle was dropped off for an antifreeze leak. Customer noticed it when he replaced ign module and 3 coil packs.He dropped it off about 4-5 days before his appointment.. Went to start vehicle and it would crank but not ... Trouble codes: U0140
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2005 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No Start, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GNDT13X55
Car idles fine sometimes, Accels sometimes no starts sometimes. and then the opposite will occur. I hate this car. HELP. al
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2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3L service trac, stibilatrac VIN: 3GNEC12067
ABS and traction lights and service traction control and stabiltrak on message board. Scanned vehicle and found DTC code C0110, C0131, C0161, B1019. replaced EBCM and BPMV and programmed the module. C0110, C0131 were gone. Still had C0161, found brake position...
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2009 Chevrolet Aveo LT 1.6L voltage draw VIN: KL1TD56E29
customer has a 2009 Chevrolet aveo lt 5 speed manual.the car has a voltage draw in the vcim .it will run the battery down overnight or two .removing 10amp obd fuse takes the draw off but it sets dtc p0604 control modgule random assess memory. causes some drive...
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2010 Chevrolet HHR LT Panel 2.2L Consol Shifter VIN: 3GNBABDBXA
Once inside and sitting in the driver's seat, you can depress the brake pedal and move the shifter anytime you want. But give it 1-2 minutes with the ign key in the 'run' position and that same shifter will lock down and refuse to move. In the meantime the ign...
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2014 Chevrolet Spark LS 1.2L Accident Damage VIN: KL8CA6S94E
I need help finding any info on this code,according to direct hit should be service all wheel drive code...but this is a front wheel drive only car...checked in SI as well.really no info there..so once again any and all help is appreciated..thanks,Charlie
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1988 Ford F-250 Custom 5.0L Stall VIN: 1FTEF26NXJ
Hey all the old school ford guys. I need a fresh look at this truck. I recently lifted engine to replace oil pan gasket and pulled tranny for rebuild and rear main seal. The issue is truck stalls out driving or sitting engine cranks good and have good pulse to... Trouble codes: 11 (System passed)
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2011 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5L Bearing noise. VIN: 3FAHP0DC7B
Greetings from Nfld.Car came in for noise in r-front.Test drove and had wheel bearing noise.Replaced bearing but noise never changed.Dug a bit deeper and found half-shaft bearing noisy.Replace shaft,still wheel bearing noise in car above 60 kph.More noticeable...
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1999 Honda CR-V EX 2.0L Transmission VIN: JHLRD1764X
HELP Tranny guys!! I have a Honda CRV that used to belong to my employee,He sold it to one of my customers. The clutch went out shortly after so we fixed for cost of parts only, A few months later it came back slipping again. It only slips after driving for a ...
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2002 Mazda 626 ES 2.5L condenser fan VIN: 1YVGF22D92
Greetings: 4 year loyal customer had car towed in with an overheating concern. Customer stated that needle close to h and coolant didn't boil over. Coolant reservoir at proper level. Vehicle starts up and runs fine. With a/c on found 1 of 2 fans come on. Aft...
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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 5.0L stereo VIN: WDDDJ75X66
Hello everyone, I have this high mileage CLS with the radio,cd panel frozen.The radio plays on one station only,the screen is dark and none of the buttons operate. A new unit is 5000.00,that is not going to happen.there are used units available for reasonab...
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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 5.0L Stuck in 2nd gear VIN: WDDDJ75X06
Vehicle had been sitting for about a year. Customer concern was transmission will not up shift and clunks going to drive from park. Asked about repair history, only had main battery recently replaced. Had maintenance work done before it was parked a year ago,...
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2012 Mini Cooper 1.6L No Start VIN: WMWSU3C57C
I have gathered cam and crank patterns, need known good patterns. Vehicle will want to start but will loose spark after a few engine revolutions and spark plugs will saturate with fuel due to injector pulse still present while no spark. No codes are present .
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2002 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 2.8L timing VIN: WV2EB470X2
Van came to us with bad trans. Installed rebuilt trans (german transaxled). Installed all new timing components: both cam adjusters and solenoids, all new guides, both tensioners, both chains, intermediate gear. Put it all back together and ran well for 2-...
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2010 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2.0L A/C Compressor VIN: WVWAA7AH5A
The A/C Compressor Failed About 8 Months Ago. Replaced Under Warranty Only To Return Failed Again. This A Variable Output System. The System Was Flushed And Condenser Also Replaced Only To Fail Again. Every Time It Returns The Break Off Hub Has Failed But The ...
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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2003 Audi A4 1.8L coils and injectors VIN: WAULC68E03
Thanks to all who replied. I think Stanley nailed it, especially after having done some additional research on this. The design offers poor air circulation and inadequate spacing of harness from engine and they simply bake over time. The only thing that I w...
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2013 Buick Verano 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4PP5SK6D
Suspect it was high pressure pump as the majority predicted, but was a leap of faith with other shop and myself as neither of us have had any prior experience with diagnosing this type of system. Time was the reason we went ahead and changed pump after replac... Trouble codes: 172 (bank 1 rich).
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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8L extended crank VIN: 2G1WX15K92
Okay ladies and gentlemen this one is fixed. I would like to thank everyone who replied and I checked everything you stated.The ignition switch fixed the other concerns however the extended crank remained. Fuel pressure is a bit low and confirmed by multiple g...
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT 5.3L Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GCEK19B56
yes this one is fixed, replacing the map sensior fixed the truck Trouble codes: P0101.
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L steering VIN: 1G1PF5SC9C
Thanks..a lot of useful tips.Sending car to alignment shop,hopefully this will cure this car.Cheers all you car guys out there,Dana from Newfoundland.
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1992 Land Rover Range Rover 3.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: SALHV1247N
First of all, thanks for all the responses. I found what I believe to be the problem. The engine harness is in bad shape and several wires have lost all insulation leaving the wires that go to the TPS sensor bare and touching against each other. After checking...
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