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2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 3.0L No forward or reverse gears VIN: 5UXZV4C58B
Customer states vehicle does not go into gear. Verified customers concern, performed quick test via Autologic, found 4FD0 fault (Position Spec) with no saved data. Cleared fault, vehicle seemed to move in limp mode in forward gears only. Will not move in r...
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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L ABS Module VIN: 2D8HN44H88
Replaced ABS module due to high and low voltage codes and was causing network drop outs. New module from dodge. Initialized module with witech, preformed drive cycle, both done several times. No codes in any module. Reset tire size and tire pressure b...
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1998 Ford Windstar 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall VIN: 2FTDA54U7W
This car started out with a mass air flow code & stalling at idle & idle fluctuation, I've replaced the Maf & TPS twice, cam sensor & CTS. I have done a scan with my new Autel scan, (so far I like it, Lights up the #'s read if its out of perameters.) & I c... Trouble codes: P1121
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2001 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3L injector VIN: 1FMNU42F91
came in the shop blend door problems (vacuum pump fixed) customer going north needed heat defrost etc , scanned computer and found 5 glow plugs in operative , needed to be replaced , my question I am having problems removing the glow plugs so I removed the...
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2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 3.6L Hesitation VIN: 1C4HJWF59C
This Diesel 2.8L CDi runs and idles great, starts no problem,No Malfunction codes . Car runs good only power is down if you floor the pedal it moves but power is low until you reach 2400rpm then its a rocket. until it gets to 2400 it feels like its bogging...
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2006 Land Rover LR3 SE 4.4L air suspension VIN: SALAE25476
Hi. Getting trouble codes C1A09-1C-Pressure sensor signal voltage out of range,C1A11-[...] increases when system inactive and C1A10-64 Pressure fluctuates when system is inactive. Replaced compressor again with Hitachi unit which does not need p...
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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 5.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALMP1E44C
Vehicle towed in with left side timing chain guide broken and bent valves. Rebuilt bank 2 head. Installed all new guides, chains,tensioners,VANOS gears and solenoids for both heads.Changed all injectors based on mileage as they were removed to take off the... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0313, P0316
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2007 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: ZAMFE39A97
we changed cam varaitors and set cam timing to repair cam chain noise. rechecked cam timing. changed everything we could think of. we can feel the slightest misfire at idle. if we rev to 3000 rpm light stops flashing when returned to idle it goes into open... Trouble codes: P0300, P0307, P0308
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2005 Mazda Miata 1.8L Cuts out VIN: JM1NB35385
Customer says car stalls on left turns and bumps in the road. I have duplicated the left turn and the signal to the ecm cuts off but comes right back. I've pulled the ecm plug and tested the pins and they are fine. I've pulled harnesses while its running a... Trouble codes: P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor)
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2000 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L n80 module VIN: WDBNG70J7Y
the sterring position sensor n80 does not learn and hold memory , so ESP BAS warning comes on , most of the time with no code in system , but B1334 will at time come .using DAS , checked for voltage at N80 key off , found none , remove N80 to test for volt...
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2004 Mercedes-Benz C240 2.6L shifter interlock, ABS, ESP, BAS VIN: WDBRF81J44
This one came to us from another shop after they replaced the ESP/ABS module, with a new OE part. The problem is a very intermittent failure on the CAN bus involving the ESP module ( cluster shows warnings for ABS,ESP & BAS) the trans shifter interlock (...
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2002 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L brake calipers/lining/rotors VIN: 4M2ZU86E72
Hello all, I have to see if anyone has experienced this with this vehicle( or it's Ford counterpart).Came in last July, customer stated on a trip of 10 or so miles the rear (disc) brakes would get so hot they were smoking. Happened more than once and rando...
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2003 Nissan 350Z Track 3.5L Valve Noise VIN: JN1AZ34D43
Thanks for helping out. My kid's car. 1993 350Z auction car with valve tic on passenger's side. All clearances checked out except the front exhaust valve on the passenger's rear cylinder -- It has .086 inch clearance (yes, 86/1000 clearance -- max allowabl...
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2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 2.4L Hesitation, hard start VIN: JS2RF9A66C
This one came in with damaged valves (customer bought the car that way). R&R the head, check low end and sent the head out for repair. After the head was installed car is now a hard start and light power on low end. Once you get the RPM's up a little it ru...
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2002 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WV2NB47072
Good evening. This van has somewhat of a unique problem. It will barely idle, and stall almost immediately. Almost every cylinder will flag a misfire and of course the cam sensor correlation code. If you feather the throttle the van will smooth out abov... Trouble codes: 17748 (Camshaft postion sensor G40 engine speed sensor G28 incorrect Correlation P1340), 16684 (p0300 multiple cylinder misfire), 16689 (cylinder 5 misfire), 16687 (cylinder 3 misfire), 16690 (cylinder 6 misfire), 16685 (cylinder 1 misfire)
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2006 Volvo V50 2.4i 2.4L brakes VIN: YV1MW38206
Help please! Vehicule came here with a very low brake pedal, seems like a broken brake line. No leak found and and the level of brake fluid was correct. No codes, just the red ligh in the cluster. I notices three strange facts: the pressure applied on the ...
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0L Convertible VIN: SCFAD02E19
ONE PERSON LIFT THE TOP AND ONE PERSON PUSH THE CLOSED BUTTON. PROBLEM IS FIXED. HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE
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2002 BMW 330i 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: WBAEV534X2
I want to thank the people that read & understood my request . # 1 the vehicle came to me in this condition . It was missing one of the valve cover nuts . I did not know what ALL had been done to the car . You have to realize customers just might forget what ... Trouble codes: 23824, 202 (02 B 1 control limit), 203 (02 B 2 control limit), 227 (02 B 1 control deviation), 228 (02 B 2 control deviation).
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2012 BMW 328i 3.0L No Start VIN: WBAKE3C55C
Alan hit it dead on the esentric shaft sensor was full of oil the customer is deciding on weather or not she is going to do the repairs or trade car thanks again IATN for the help Russell Trouble codes: 0029C, 0029D, 0029D, 002A3, 002A3, 002A3.
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2005 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMCU96H85
No real helpful information from others but we do have a confirmed problem. Fortunately we have two of these vehicle that we service and lo and behold the second one came in for a service on Monday. We asked our customer if we could use their car as a guinea p... Trouble codes: P0AA6.
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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GTEK14V06
Based upon all the information we received no problem was isolated. We did fine a TSB #[...] pertaining to misfires and had a very clear and precise description of possible causes and associated symptoms. We fell into the first category of cam lobe wear/lif... Trouble codes: P0300 (Multiple cylinder misfire).
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2006 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Idle VIN: 5FNRL38796
It's fixed. The problem was a jumped timing belt. Very weird that it made the tach wobble and made it throw the P15AE code. I am willing to bet there in a error in the tech info regarding that code: on my scanner it says "CMP signal malfunction/2nd PCM memory ...
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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic 3.5L transfer case VIN: WDCGG8HB9A
It does turn out the long through bolt was my problem for not being able to remove unit . I was able to source the bearings i need from a transmission shop in Texas i found on ebay. Motion also carries the bearings but were only available from the UK.
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2007 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L Low voltage at idle VIN: 5Y2SL65857
Thanks Jesse [...] the intake gasket was leaking causing the low idle and which caused the low charging voltage. Replaced t-body and manifold gaskets and now idle at 700rpm and charging at 14 volts. Thanks again for the help. Never seen low idle...
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1999 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L parking & dash VIN: JT2DG02TXX
It was Mike that got me thinking that maybe the wiring diagram is wrong. #1 is the ground not #2. Grounded #1 and the lights work. But after all the wasted time and the customers limited funds I tied into the grounding side for the headlights. I know not the w...
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