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2006 Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: SCFAD02A96
Noticed long term fuel trim on B1 is pegged at +25 and does not move. Engine misfires at cold start. Engine misfires at very heavy load/ WOT Trouble codes: P2073 (EMS-P Manifold Absolute Pressure/ Mass Air Flow - Throttle position correlation), P0171 (EMS-P System too lean bank 1), P0174 (EMS-P System too lean bank 2), P0316 (EMS-S Misfire detected on startup), P0300 (EMS-S Random misfire)
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1997 Cadillac DeVille d'Elegance 4.6L No Start VIN: 1G6KE54Y8V
Cluster replaced car won't crank message at panel say start disabled due to theft system. Old cluster installed car runs. Cluster partially off this new cluster work but car won't crank I need programming I tried the one discribed.I alldata no work. Any id... Trouble codes: P1630 (p1632-), P1632 (testing and results)
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2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L . VIN: 1G1PC5SB7D
has anyone seen this before? this car came in with a valve cover leaking oil and we replaced it and now it came back with seapage around the valve cover again. I replaced the tube that runs to the intske manifold and down to the turbo. its four lines in al...
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1999 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L no heat VIN: 1FAFP53U8X
Hi everyone customer bought in a 1999 ford Taurus with no heat found heater core almost plugged installed new heater core and thermostat new coolant and bled system and still have no heat block off by pass hose and still no heat temp gauge never goes past ...
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2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Mechanical VIN: 1FTPX14544
Loud belt-like squeal coming from right side of engine upon snap throttle acceleration. Lasts for only a split-second. Removed right valve cover, did not see anything obvious. Any ideas?
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2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L abs VIN: SALMB11473
Working on a 03 Range Rover, customer complaint is occasionally while driving the ABS/Brake/suspension lights come on. No drivability issues though just the lights. He also said it happened going through a car wash the other day. Upon scanning for codes in...
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2000 Lexus RX300 3.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JT6HF10U2Y
We have a 2000 Lexus RX300 The symptoms are: When first starting there is almost zero acceleration, you put your foot on the pedal and it doesn't move at all. The RPM's DO NOT go up, they stay at idle RPM. To move when vehicle is cold you have to feathe...
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2003 Mercedes-Benz C320 3.2L Starting VIN: WDBRF64J23
Hello MB tech’s, When this car is cold the only way to start this is to give it throttle and it will start rough and then clear out. Starts fine warm. No codes. We installed new plugs, real bad, and did a fuel flush for carbon and the car did fine for over...
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2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec 4Matic 3.0L Camshaft VIN: 4JGBF2FE0A
When this vehicle came in they wanted an inspection done. We found 3 monitors were incomplete meaning codes were previously cleared or the battery went dead. The engine light came on while we had it and set 108800 or P0341 Cam sensor faulty. We do have Zen...
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2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1CA31D91
Hey guys, first time post here This maxima has a crank no start going on. checked for fuel pulse, looks good. Starter does turn over but will not start engine. Security light is ON at key off engine off, security light is OFF while trying to start. Not ...
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L monitor VIN: 3VWTL71K39
After repairs and clearing codes vehicle will not complete all monitors. NOX aftertreatment monitor will not run. customer has driven vehicle upwards of 1500 miles. No codes have returned.Can not seem to find much information on this monitor criteria. Than...
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2006 Audi A6 3.2L No Start, Stall VIN: WAUKH74F66
ended up sending this to the dealer. they said the high pressure pump was bad and replaced it again still did same thing. then they said that it has bad gas. customer decided to tow car back to us to drain the gas as the dealer wanted $800 to do this. i will r... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0303, P0304, P2106.
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2006 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L Charging VIN: 5UXFA135X6
After checking all grounds and connections at alternator I determined the ecm was not sending signal to charge. I can't program it so I had to send to dealer. Thanks for all the help.
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2008 BMW 528i 3.0L engine VIN: WBANU535X8
wow that was easy and fast thanks guys, you saved my butt. pcv is what it was, dont have much experience with bmw didn't know pcv is part of valve cover. now to order valve cover. thanks again.
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2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4L Heater VIN: 2CNDL73F37
I guess I'm going to call this one "fixed". Turns out that the system is designed to send recirc air anytime the controls are on the floor which really doesn't make sense to me. The only time you can use inside air is on the vent position. I still think we may...
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2013 Dodge Dart SE 2.0L Oil filter VIN: 1C3CDFAA6D
well have not received word from the customer yet on the decision about which way she wants to go about fixing this car so I am going to close it thanks again for all the help I got and I believe we did find the problem in the oil relief valve. if I get the go...
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1998 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L hard steering VIN: 1FAFP52UXW
Thanks for all the input. I am leaning toward the trans position sensor has many mentioned. I have not gotten a chance to get back to this. But the information makes sense and I will go that route. Thanks to all.
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2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L Surge VIN: 1FM5K7D82D
thank you all! Flushed the transmission and added lube guard. shudder gone immediately. Just want to share some info for others... the brake switch method does not work as this is a PWM TCC rather than an ON/OFF switch we are accustomed to. Also, flui...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Luxury 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDDGF8AB5D
I determined it to be internal problem (stretched chain) checked with dealer vehicle still under warranty, sent it to them. Just caught me off guard, should know the earlier 3.5L through same code when balance shaft gear wears down. First the gear now prematur... Trouble codes: P0016 (Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation B1 Sensor A), P0016 (Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation B1 Sensor A).
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