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| 2005 BMW 745Li 4.4L Flat Tire Warning VIN: WBAGN63535 I need some help with this E66 BMW. After driving the car for 2 to 3 miles the display in the dash and the iDrive both say flat tire. There are no low tires including the spare. Shut the car down and the system returns to normal until driven 2 to 3 miles. ... |
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| 2007 Buick Rendezvous CXL 3.5L Alt overcharging VIN: 3G5DA03L37 Customer complaint is the ABS, Battery, and many other MILs come on when accelerating hard. I found 0.3 Volts AC when it occurs, then I checked and found 17.7 volts DC when complaint is occurring. Info indicates regulator is in alternator. I replaced the a... |
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| 1991 Dodge B250 5.2L Steering gear We have this van that will not return the steering to center when making turns. The steering becomes extremely hard to turn in the air when you move the wheels. Disconnecting the pressure hose from the pump allows the steering to be turned much easier by h... |
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| 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie 6.7L Starting VIN: 3D6WH36A57 Truck would not crank. Batteries etc all ok. Auto trans indicator in-operative. |
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| 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L No Start VIN: 1FTSX30P83 I have this 2003 6.0l that wants to start but just won't start and stay running. customer said it was dying so he replaced the alternator thinking that was the problem, hasn't started since. I have no codes, plenty of ICP pressure while cranking, 1100+, go... |
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| 2011 GMC Savana 2500 4.8L Trans VIN: 1GTW7FCA8B A customer of mine bought this van and brought it to me for this weird clinking noise coming out of the bell housing, on idle. Any help be appreciated. Thanks. |
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| 1997 Honda Accord LX 2.2L Leaks VIN: 1HGCD5633V California emissions 4 door, 2.2L Accord that needs exhaust system from engine to resonator pipe. Unable to find a listing for a vehicle with Ca. emissions, and have tried multiple set ups for Federal emissions and other variations with still no luck. but ... |
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| 2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited 3.2L odometer VIN: 1C4PJMDSXF My friend brought me this Cherokee with a turn signal staying on problem. I replaced the Steering Column Control Module and ran a proximity configuration with my Autel. All fixed and well except the odometer started flashing ever since. It reads and functi... |
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| 2006 Lexus IS250 2.5L 2-1 shift VIN: JTHBK26276 Hi fellow Lexus techs,we are stuck on this Lexus,we replaced the transmission with a used one because the original was burnt.we order the trans. from LQK, we filled up with the correct amount of atf ws, re flashed, car run and shifts fine except wen coming... |
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| 2012 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BL1V88C could i still be looking at a intake problem? im not a mazada tech at all any help would be great thank you Trouble codes: P0204 |
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| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 5.5L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDDNG71X18 I tried to set readiness monitors, but drove 2 hours without a MIL, and without setting 2 heater, Evap, or air injection. Idled for 30 minutes next day, and P0301 set! I checked compression and got ugly numbers all around. I tested my insight and got 175ps... Trouble codes: P0301 (Misfire on cyl 1 causing emissions) |
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| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta S 2.5L programming security VIN: 3VWJM71K19 Tech Notes For Shop Eyes Only: Inspected concern: found battery completely dead. Tested battery, needs charging. Charged battery to full. Engine cranks/no start. Noticed cooling fans are stuck on high speed, key off and out of ignition and initially draine... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4L starter VIN: 1G1ZD5E09C ended up being a ecm thanks all sory took so long i thought i replyed |
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| 1999 Ford Escort SE 2.0L Unknown VIN: 1FAFP13P1X I believe the issue was a bypass in the ABS unit. Kenneth suggestion to do panic stops in gravel made a big difference in the pedal, not perfect but better. With that knowledge I checked to see if there was any procedure to bleed the ABS unit. To my surprise, ... |
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| 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Unknown VIN: 1FTNF21F7X We replaced the compressor a second time, then replaced condenser, expansion valve and dryer. Pressures improved to 185 and 40. However it would eventually drop until compressor would kick out. System called for 2.25 lbs. [ I also had a/c machine serviced and ... |
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| 2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L oil leak VIN: 1FDSE35PX6 I was able to clean up the area and add oil dye and determine that the leak was coming from the oil filter adapter housing. Being a van it has a remote filter down by the oil pan. The customer has not returned the vehicle to be repaired yet. But when he doe... |
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| 2002 Honda Accord LX 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3HGCG56492 So I took the car out for a test drive, and it came back with a pending P1457. So I can't find a leak anywhere, all parts have been replaced, and all solenoids turn on and off with my scanner. So I decided to watch the ground side of each solenoid as I turned ... Trouble codes: P1457. |
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| 2010 Land Rover LR4 HSE 5.0L air suspension VIN: SALAM2D40A First, thanks for all the help. I did try all of the suggestions and was still unable to resolve the issue. I took an educated guess and replaced the rear crossover valve. Problem still persisted and I am still unable to lower the vehicle. It continues to thi... |
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| 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 3.8L Top Not Fuctioning VIN: WP0CB2A92D I want to thank TY who responded for motivating me even more. I never give up and will never send a job away! I really put my heart into this job and learned a lot about Porsche, information, what the manufacture is suppose to do and doesn't do for us with inf... Trouble codes: C1209, 80170. |
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| 2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE 2.5L compressor regulator valve VIN: 3VWRW31C08 After testing the system for a while, it was found that some of the wires in the front wire harness were rubbed through & touching. The wires were repaired and system operation was restored. Thanks for the responses. |
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