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| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0L Convertible VIN: SCFAD02E19 Just trying to lubricate the rubber parts for convertible and glass by open and closing the convertible 3 times. Now the convertible is stuck half way with roof pause warning light stay on dashboard.is there a way to reset it without a aston martin scan to... |
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| 2007 BMW 328xi 3.0L 578e VIN: WBAVC93577 hello i really thanks for the help i do have 2007 bmw 328xi short history this car dose have any problem just code 578E transfer case oil ware we change the oil and did not help please some one knows let me know we are stuck cuse is drive fine |
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| 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Smog Failure VIN: 2G1FP32PXS So this vehicle is failing smog for high NOX emissions. There is an EGR which I just replaced, it had a bad vacuum diaphragm. So at cruise speeds the EGR solenoid is shut off and only comes on for a second or so while accelerating. The customer has had the... |
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| 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GCEK14TXY Hello and thank you for lending a hand on this. I have a one owner truck that has an intermittent long crank. Sometimes it is a 5-6 second crank and sometimes it will crank until you let off and try it again. If the truck doesn't start in the first 2 secon... |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD WT 6.6L pump VIN: 1GC4KZC80B would like to know how to get a accurate test without just replacing stuff? |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD WT 6.6L power steering pump VIN: 1GC4KZC80B replaced ps pump for low steering effort due to low pressure a month ago. now the pump is blowing fluid out of the cap. not sure how to pinpoint the problem without just replacing stuff. |
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| 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WD0PF44598 Customer needs to pass smog test and brought vehicle in , i have these codes for 02 sensors and i can see through the data stream all o2s are operating and i see all the o2 sensors look recently replaced. I am not to familiar with these old benzs so i was ... Trouble codes: P0150, P0150, P0150 |
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| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4.0L No Start, Surge, Stall VIN: 2D8HN54X79 This van stalls like the key is switched off. Idling it will run smooth until warm then die. It will usually start after engine is cool, but not always. We tried starting on brake cleaner through air tube while cranking but it didn't even try. Erased codes... Trouble codes: P0016 (Cam/crank sync. Problem), P0300 (Random missfire) |
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| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T 3.6L Passengers power seat VIN: 2C4RDGEG0C This is a wheel chair accessible handicap van built by Braun, it has the dropped floor and both front seats come out so a wheelchair can go in their place. I have no power at the front passengers side power seat switch and need to know where the fuse is. T... |
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| 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Charging VIN: 1FMEU73E86 A2006 ford expiorer came into my shopwith a no charge problem i checked the charging voltage and it read 12v.i am getting voltage to the main wire at the alternator.the plug at the back ofthe alternator has three wires one wire has power with the ignition ... |
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| 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GTEK14V06 Vehicle has misfire only at idle for the most part, consistent misfire on cylinder #3 (Continuous counting), intermittent misfire on cylinders #1, 2, 6. (1-10 counts during 1 minute cycle. Fuel trims at idle are 8-10 negative and return around zero as s... Trouble codes: P0300 (Multiple cylinder misfire) |
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| 1989 Mazda B2200 2.2L engine assembly VIN: JM2UF3132K machine shop rebuilt long block, our guy installed manifolds, carb, and installed the engine in the vehicle. From the get go heavy smoke that does not seem to clear up even after running for more than 1/2 hour. pulled plugs, all oil soaked. bore scope show... |
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| 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBGA43GXX Customer needs to pass smog test and brought vehicle in , i have these codes for 02 sensors and i can see through the data stream all o2s are operating and i see all the o2 sensors look recently replaced. I am not to familiar with these old benzs so i was ... Trouble codes: P0150, P0150, P0150 |
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| 2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L Rear Axle Noise VIN: 5TBRT34122 Hey Guys, This is actually my personal truck. It has developed a clunk noise from the rear axle area when you come to a complete stop. Sometimes it will clunk again when you accelerate from that stop. The first thing I did was check the u-bolts and re-t... |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWAJ71K27 Calling all vw/audi techs- ok ill try to keep is short as possible. Banging my head on this one. Car originally came in for mil light for fault with fuel pressure code- we found the intake camshaft lobes worn off (typical issue for this car) we replaced th... Trouble codes: P0016 |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 1969 American Motors AMX 6.4L Charging VIN: A9C397X251 OK. First off, THANK-YOU. So many of the responses were funny and yet gave me another idea of something to check. The belt and pulley are both in good shape and tight enough to not slip, and I learned a new way to check that! Near as I can remember (and I ... |
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| 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0L Chassis Stabilization VIN: 5UXWX9C53D even though the problem was there before the alignment and steering angle relearn was completed by the alignment tech a couple times I decided to redo it myself. I started by disconnecting the battery and then performed the steering angle relearn function in t... |
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| 2006 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L Water in Trans Thanks to all that helped.We replaced the tube seal and returned back to customer.Been gone for a couple of weeks and have not heard from the customer so I am going to call this one fixed |
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| 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7L Mechanical VIN: 1C3EL55RX6 THANK YOU ! WE REPLACE THE TENSIONER WHEN WE REMOVE IT WE SAW THE TENSIONER STUCK AT 50 % AND WE DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE TIMING COVER ONLY THE VALVE COVER USED THE RAG HOLD THE TENSIONER GUIDE SAVE A LOT OF TIME |
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| 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 6.7L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 3D7KS28A68 thanks to all that replied to this post. I installed the new temperature sensor egr #1 (under egr valve) and cleared/reset pcm and test drove. customer took vehicle and called this morning saying he has driven the truck about 1k miles with no problems. thanks... Trouble codes: P242F, P1451, P2299. |
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| 2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FMDU73E74 sorry i took so long,here we go. after puuling engine twice first for chains second time for r/s cylinder head,i somehow installed the intake manifold and lost one seal.i1m thinking the chains are on wrong as mentioned in help suggestions .started pulling apar... Trouble codes: P2197 (Bank 2 sensor 1 stuck lean), P2271, P2273 (Bank 2 sensor 2 stuck rich). |
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| 2003 GMC Envoy SLT 4.2L air bag ligh Well, I broke down and bought a new tech2 with candi module and various adapters. In under 10 minutes, my issue was resolved. I am also pleased to see that this will be useful in programming older GM vehicles. Im a little disappointed that an updated snap on c... |
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| 2010 Infiniti G37 3.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CV6EK5A This vehicle has been on hold waiting for client to approve further diags... will post more info as it becomes available. Thanks for the replies. Trouble codes: P1090 (Vvel actuator bank 1), P1090 (Vvel actuator bank 1). |
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| 2012 Isuzu NPR-HD 5.2L Excessive Emissions VIN: JALC4W167D thanks for the help guys. after going over and over this truck and having everything checking out we ended up having a mobile service tech come and flash the DEF module and that took care of the problem. thanks again! |
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| 2015 Mini Cooper Roadster John Cooper Works 1.6L Terminal 15 VIN: WMWZP3C50F Thanks guys for the help, It was a bad transponder in key, received one from dealer and vehicle starts and runs Scott |
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| 2013 Ram 2500 Tradesman 6.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C6UR5HL7D Turns out there is an emission recall for this vehicle, replacing entire scr system basically. Sent to dealer and they performed recall and all is good. Thanks to all that replied. Trouble codes: P207F. |
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| 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L Misfire VIN: 4S4BP61C88 Much thanks for your input. After double checking fuel pressure I ordered new crank sprocket and left cam sprocket (these are the reluctor wheels for the CMP and CKP sensors) by VIN and installed them. The vehicle is fixed now. I don't see any damage to the sp... Trouble codes: P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire), P0304 (Cylinder 4 misfire). |
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| 1998 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0L temp and mode VIN: 4T1BF18B8W its fixed. took a chance and got 2 used actuators off ebay for 75 bucks-mode and temp. plugged them in prior to swapping them and WOW they both moved. screwed them both on and its all working now. as usual around here customer must have been putting up with no... |
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