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2006 BMW 530i 3.0L Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBANE73546
Hello BMW tech 19s, We have these 2 codes along with misfire codes,and it will start running poorly under load, as per TSB we flushed the oil and replaced the filter, cage ok. Then when problem still existed we pulled both solenoids and cleaned. We had a new o... Trouble codes: 2A87, 2A99
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2007 BMW 328xi 3.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAVC935X7
I hope someone out there can help me out. This BMW came in for a fluctuation idle and occasionally stalls. It originally had 3 faults; 2d06 air mass system, 29e0 mixture control, 2a82 vanos inlet. The maf was replaced and that made no difference. I smoke teste... Trouble codes: 29E0, 29E1, 2D06
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L Rear of Engine VIN: 2GCEC13T75
We have done many of these oil pan/rear seal & housing,and cam sensors to cure a rear main seal type leak. This one is giving us the blues! There is oil leaking just like the rear seal would be leaking. We have put dye into the oil and pulled the trans- it app...
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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C4FY58804
Hello and thanks in advance for any help. This turd came in with injector driver codes for ALL 4 injectors and the 2 O2 heater codes listed. It would die and not start until it cooled off. Replaced ECM and the car was ok for a month and it also died out again ... Trouble codes: P0032, P0038
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2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Van 5.9L No Start, Ecm VIN: 3B7HF13Z4Y
Vehicle came in with a no start condition, However it would start and run well if you used starting fluid. The customer drove it to the shop. I found It had no fuel pressure when cranking. But ran fine after it was started, with ether. I found the pcm had no o... Trouble codes: P1389 (No Auto Shutdown Relay Output Voltage To PCM)
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1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Cuts out, lack of power VIN: 1FTSW31F3X
I am NOT a diesel guy, But he is a regular/good customer, so I said I'd try.It will stall while scanner communicates, sometimes. Has a lack of power and loud hissing on accel, no leaks can find. Watching turbo during self test, I don't see the lever on top mov... Trouble codes: P0476, P0542, P0640, P0470, P0122, P0221
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2004 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L Hesitation VIN: 1FDWE35PX4
truck will lose power under hard accelaration fuel pressure drops suspected injector letting air into fuel system did balloon test no air present didnt know if the 6.0 tank sending unit had the same filters in it like a 7.3 i will pull tank now to check any id... Trouble codes: P0266
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2014 Ford Flex SEL 3.5L Bcm VIN: 2FMHK6C8XE
Ford techs! Help! I Replaced the BCM because it was not powering up the Stop lamp/Turn Signal on the left side. Programmed the new one with no issues (Using FJDS with Cardaq J2534 for independent shops), turn signal and stop lamp now works. I was able to acces...
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2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L Cooling Systems VIN: JHLRD78882
Replaced the compressor one this vehicle. While talking to the customer with it running, we both noticed a slight coolant smell. I pressurized the system overnight at 16 psi, and it dropped to 11 psi. I noticed some seepage where the metal meets the plastic on...
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2007 Hyundai Tiburon SE 2.7L Transmission VIN: KMHHN66F17
This vehicle has a 6 speed twin clutch system. Replace transmission, flywheel, luk clutch disc set, aftermarket clutch slave cylinder and clutch master cylinder. Clutch pedal only travel half way unless i disconnect clutch slave cylinder away from transmission...
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2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJDA01D1Y
Hi all in IATN land. I need some help with this S-Type. For one, the wiring diagrams in Aldate and Pro Demand are incomplete. I did find connector views that has helped me find the circuits I need to do some testing. What I know so far is there is 12 volts at ... Trouble codes: P1233 (Fuel not enabled), P1586 (Throttle body)
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2005 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.2L Suspension VIN: SAJWA82C15
Greetings And Salutations, Air suspension inoperative,have fault code C2302(Air suspension levelling plausibility error).All four corners on bump stops.System not working.Cleared code,compressor came on but shut off after about 45 seconds without raising, doi...
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2005 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJC73365
Need help with this kia, its driving me crazy!! 4 code continue to pop up regarding o2 sensors. Car came from a used dealership. We were asked to look into this issue. The problem i am having is i can not understand the readings i am looking at. The volt meter... Trouble codes: P0151, P0157, P0154, P0131
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2014 Kia Forte LX 1.8L MIL Lamp on, ABS,Brake,Air bag, VIN: KNAFK4A63E
Good day, Obd or Generic mode will not communicate. I Replace battery and problem still persisted. The shift interlock will not disengage. The gauges do not move. The gas gauge might be working ( measures 3/4). I read on shop key where the cluster does not use...
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1977 Mercedes-Benz 280E 2.8L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1230331202
After 20 minutes or more driving, vehicle is hard to start. Once it cool down ,it start normal. Unable to lower idle speed to normal. It stay at 990 or above . All linkage are ok. No vacuum leak. Timing is ok.
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2007 Pontiac G6 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2ZH18N27
this one is killing me. bank 1 fuel trims maxed at -31 long and short. bank 2 +31 long and short. runs bad until you reset fuel trims to 0 then purrs like a kitten. then fuel trims immediately start running down on bank 1 and up on bank 2 and starts to run bad... Trouble codes: P0172, P0174
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2003 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF28B93
Vehicle came in with check engine light on and lack of power when warm under accel. Codes p0300,p0304,p0305,p0172,p0325,p0330. replaced knock sensors with OE parts, replaced coil #4. New spark plugs had been installed and the correct ones,performed compression... Trouble codes: P0172 (system rich)
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2005 Toyota Prius 1.5L No Start VIN: JTDKB20U65
We looked at the tvs number and mg2 is higher than the spec its at 14.53, I just don't want to miss anything should we check the other High voltage components for a insulation issue. Hate to replace a transmission with other problems. Thank you for and help wi... Trouble codes: P9965
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L ABS Module VIN: 1GCEK19T61
Sadly I have to close this with a summary. My boss doesn't want to invest any more time into it. But thank you anyway for responding and I'll wrap up a few things. For one: wheel speed wasn't a factor because failure was at key on. Vehicle movement wasn...
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1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L right front power window won't work up or down VIN: 1FALP45X9V
Wires were broken in the driver's door jamb as several technician suggested thanks for your help
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2003 Ford Escape XLS 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1FMCU02153
After testing all systems recommended we still could not find any problems or anything out of specs we decided to swap the delphi mass air flow sensor for a ford one. Car has been gone now for several days and the problem has not returned. All the actual value...
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2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L Mechanical VIN: 1FMEU74866
well thanks for all the replies pulled engine from car found number two piston rings had broken piston was knocking around in the bore replaced piston and rings reassembled all good thanks
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2013 Ford Taurus SEL 3.5L Vvt VIN: 1FAHP2E83D
I used the aschenmaucher cam tool to hold the cams. But it sounds like the cam still moved. I will install a new chain, stretched, just to play it safe. Plus a new chain will have easy to read colored links. That way after it is tightened, I can verify easier ...
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2013 Lexus ES350 3.5L Transmission VIN: JTHBK1GG3D
Thank you all who responded. I did ask if fluid was in the radiator, they said no and would need authorization from the factory before they would warranty the trans. due to the suspcious natrue of the problem. I got a call today saying they would warranty ...
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2005 Subaru Outback i 2.5L Difficulty refueling VIN: 4S4BP61C25
The Evap Canister was indeed clogged, it is also located up in the rear half of the drivers side rear wheel well. You must peel back or remove the inner wheel well liner to access it. I disconnected all the lines to the canister and went to the gas station to ...
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