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2003 Aston Martin DB7 GTA 6.0L Misfire VIN: SCFAB42353
Need help can't find any information on Aston Martin cylinder identification and firing order any help would be appreciated Trouble codes: P0306
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1994 Chevrolet K1500 5.7L 3-4 shift VIN: 2GCEK19K4R
code 42 hc and will not clear out.engine runs fine which makes me think ign.module is affecting the later shifts.no other codes found,i checked solls and tested good,fluid is clean.pop said he had fluids serviced and came back with no 3rd or 4th.other gears r ...
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2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ 4.2L Valve cover VIN: 1GNDS13S23
Coil wells getting oil in them. I am assuming that the valve cover gasket needs to be replaced. It looks like somewhat of a pain to do this job. Any ideas, tips or other guidelines from someone who has had to do this? Thank You!
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L 2-3 shift an 3rd to 4th an tps VIN: 1GCEK19TX4
rebuilt the transmission (4l60e) had slight flare shift at WOT but always shifted through all the gears. customer claims they stopped at a light, an after leaving the light would only shift 1st to 2nd. Roughly 1000mi on the rebuild. I replaced the 2-3 shift so...
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1997 Ford Ranger Splash 2.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 1FTCR10AXV
Truck was towed in, Customer states Stalled on acceleration from light. Scanner Has no communication with ECU. Checked power and grounds at ECU. pin 71 and 97 are power from ECU relay and have no power. I jumped the Ecu relay and The fuel pump relay energizes ...
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2003 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L thermostat? VIN: 1FTYR10D13
This vehicle came in due to overheating. The upper hose was hot but the lower hose was cold. The engine failed a block test. The head was pulled, checked for flatness (it was warped) and resurfaced. The thermostat was replaced as well as the water pump. When e...
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2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L abs VIN: 1FMCU96H45
First let me state 05-09 hybrids, be real care full if you let one in your shop abs module failures appears nearly 100 percent. And they happen at any time just when you happen to pull it in your shop. Try to explain that to an customer. Now to my problem up d...
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2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L Excessive Emissions, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FM5K8D86D
Have replaced all spark plugs and coil boots, performed compression check 150 psi 1,2,3 cylinders passed leak down check. Moved coils and injectors and still has misfire Trouble codes: P0302 (Misfire 2 cylinder), P0303 (Misfire 3 cylinder)
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2007 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L monitors VIN: SAJWA51A07
I have driven this car as per described and can't get this car to clock readiness monitor all other clock through can anybody share with me what i should be looking for, i have updated the software via SDD and to no avail. Thank you, Stewart [...] www.stewar...
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2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out VIN: 1J4FA64S45
Hello Jeep techs, We have one in here that has been a bit confusing to figure out and hope someone can lead us in the right direction. The jeep cuts out right at 2500 rpms and will surge and jerk. It will not go beyond that RPM range, unless the code is clear... Trouble codes: P0344 (CMP Sensor Circuit Intermittent)
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.6L Safety VIN: 1J4RR5GG0B
engine code p000B
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2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II SE 4.0L Battery VIN: SALTY15432
Customer installed a new battery because old one was going dead over night. Now it goes dead in 48 hours. I removed the ground cable and checked for a draw it starts at .6 amps and after 5 min it drops to .3 amps after 15 min it drips to .001. I tested the new...
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2013 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 5.0L Electric Engine Fan VIN: SALGS2DF3D
This vehicle was front ended badly enough to total it and it also has a lemon law title. Our customer bought it after shoddy bodywork was done with the collision repairs incomplete. Before I laid a hand on it we had replaced the wiring harness in the bumper an...
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2008 Nissan Altima SL 3.5L Automatic lights VIN: 1N4BL21E98
We had this vehicle in the shop a week ago for a parasitic draw issue. During our testing we could not find any problems so we had to return the vehicle to the customer. Vehicle has returned for the same issue. This time the customer has told us that when batt...
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2006 Subaru Forester X 2.5L Rear wheel bearing VIN: JF1SG63616
Happy Monday morning to all! I have a unusual situation with this Subaru. Vehicle came in for some maintenance and during initial road test I heard a bearing noise from the rear. After determining it was coming from the left rear bearing I replaced it. Once I ...
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1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HP10V1V
P0401- Original diagnosis confirmed that the EGR VSV was bad. It has been replaced. While apart, the EGR valve was checked - operational and clear. The exhaust supply tube was checked - clear. All plumbing to the VSV, modulator and valve has been checked. The ... Trouble codes: P0401 (Insufficient EGR flow)
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2003 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L steering wheel VIN: 5TBBT44193
We found the alignment was way off. It was re-done & and the truck stopped pulling right while driving straight. We found the front calipers were sticking & replaced them. We also adjusted the rear shoes & bled the system. The truck now drives straight until y...
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2006 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3L PCM Monitors VIN: 1FTYR10D56
Sorry for the late close. We tested everything possible. Took all replies into account and tested accordingly. Ran several drive cycles and put over 300 mobiles on the truck. Customer was very patient, but finally decided to sell the truck and buy a new one. S...
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2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L Electronic VIN: KMHDN46D35
There is only a PCM the problem is 2 different Dealers gave me numbers for 2 different parts a TCM AND PCM but there is no wiring for a TCM on ALLDATA, and out of the 102 pictures they offer only the PCM is available.
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2000 Jaguar XK8 4.0L long crank VIN: SAJJA42C1Y
We found a o-ring in the fuel rail that was not sealing, a misunderstanding with my tech when stated we took the fuel rail out of the equation. Thank you for all your help! Stewart [...]
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2002 Jeep Liberty Limited 3.7L Mechanical VIN: 1J4GL58KX2
After reading all the advice given to me, I decided to err on the side of caution and pull the engine to replace the offending piston. Now I can sleep at night. Thanks all !
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2002 Mazda 626 ES 2.5L condenser fan VIN: 1YVGF22D92
My apologizes for not inputting the correct mileage. It is actually 182,334. First response gave the info I needed, which is that the vehicle has one fan that turns on when engine reaches normal operating temperature. Both fans come on with ac on. The ...
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2004 Mini Cooper 1.6L No Start, extended crank VIN: WMWRC33474
Thanks to all that helped, this car is fixed! Some of you mentioned the internal lines and modules. With another really close inspection, we found a valve on the side of the fuel/filter module assembly(located on passenger side of tank) was at fault. The as...
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1996 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1NXBB02E5T
thanks for the replies,while the butcher shop tried to diag the cooling fan problem he fried the ecu,got a used ecu and it was also fried,#2 saved the day.fired right off idled perfect,but still no fans??found the engine main relay had an after market relay,an... Trouble codes: P0340 (Cmp sensor position circuit malf.).
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2010 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L timing cover VIN: 1NXBU4EE4A
Thanks for all the input. Sorry for the late close. The customer was suppose to come in the next day. They had to cancel until further notice. I was hoping they would come back before I closed the Help request. Looks like from you guys told me I can do the rep...
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