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2001 BMW 325Ci 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBABN33491
greetings to all this bmw will set a code po128 coolant temp below spec.we have changed it twice.i have driven car heat output is good coolant temp gauge stays in the middle of gauge at idle scan tool shows temp to be 199 degrees f i checked the electrical... Trouble codes: P0128
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2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i 3.0L rod bearing VIN: 5UXWX7C52C
We did the Carfax to find out that the car had very good history of 7-9Kmiles oil changes with proper oil and filters. Same, older owner, who is driving it regular way, and has this car from 2013. The engine knock can be heard at about 2,500-3,200 rpm. Whe...
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2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6L noise VIN: 1G6DM577X4
Thank you in advance for any and all input. I have a vehicle here with a very strange noise. I'll try to describe it as best as I can... It sounds like a random rattle/knock/growl/gurgle. That's the best way I can describe it. Almost as if it is felt ...
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L Hesitation VIN: 1GCHC29U63
I have this 2003 chev Silverado that has low power taking off from a stop.I checked codes and had a mass air flow code and a knock sensor 2 code.I replaced the knock sensors and wiring,also replaced the mass air flow and pigtail and both codes keep resetin... Trouble codes: P0101, P0332
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2009 Chevrolet HHR LS 2.2L ECM tcm etc VIN: 3GNCA13B19
Car had flickering headlights then died and would not restart. Found broken ground near LF strut tower and repaired for headlights to come back but LF still dim. Battery keeps going dead but tests good and recharges. Used a code reader to find ecm not comm...
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco 2.4L Starter VIN: 1G11F5RR6D
Good day everyone. This Malibu was brought to us from a local used car dealer for a no start no crank situation. When we began our testing we found when the key is turned to crank the dash dims almost out and flickers as though the battery is very low or h...
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2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9L No Start VIN: 1B7FL16X22
customer states they had a friend put an engine in vec. drove up the road and back home and vec. wouldn't start again. currently vec. cranks and only attempts to start with wide open throttle. please help..
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2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKFK13569
Contacted Local Dealer and Found Out A long history with this vehicle and they will not even touch it. Oil pump replaced in the past at 48k miles Pressure sensor at 141k My gut feeling is a Ground issue. I Did find a TSB For Valve lifter Filter Plugged Eng... Trouble codes: P0011 (CamShaft Position System Performance), P0521 (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Performance), C12FF, B1517 (Battery Voltage Above/Below Threshold), B2645 (Ambient Light Sensor Above/below threshold)
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2007 Honda Accord EX 3.0L Stall VIN: 1HGCM66827
Vehicle came in with P2135 - TP sensor, P2176-Idle not learned, P2101-Throttle Actuator system malfunction. Customer complaining about the check engine light & it stalling. Changed used TBI unit & used TBI module. Months later, vehicle came in for the serp...
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1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 5.9L lights VIN: 1JCNJ15UXJ
My apologies if this is already posted but i didnt get any notification so I think it didnt go through. I have an 88 Grand Wagoneer and it has an unusual problem. Its really more of a curiosity than a problem. I was checking something else on the Jeep with...
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2008 Lexus IS250 2.5L starting VIN: JTHCK26208
Spent 2 days trying to fix this car so far, hopping Lexus guys can help me out, I have 08 Lexus IS250 AWD, came with no start, no crank problem, customer stated had little trouble starting on and off day before but never in the past, what is happening is w...
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2006 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 5.5L front turn signal VIN: WDBUF76J96
customer came in for warning for left front turn signal. found turn signal not working. replace BOTH front turn signal bulb sockets with updated sockets with harnesses and bulbs. left front now works and warning on dash is gone. found right front not worki...
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2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4.6L Can c line VIN: 4JGBF7BEXA
Driving this 164 chassis for 15 or so miles the dash lights up with hill descent, BAS, CEL, the gauges go wild and once shifted out of drive, the car must be restarted in order to shift again. Occasionally it will not shift out of park and it may also take...
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1995 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6L engine VIN: 1MELM62W0S
Sorry friends my experience with these older cars are very limited. We had a tune up performed on the vehicle and manifold gasket replaced a few weeks ago because it was leaking antifreeze. But the primary concern for the customer is an ongoing one which b...
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2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4.0L Unknown VIN: 1N6AD06W96
this truck got a b1019 air bag code that said belt tension sensor malfonctioning. i have removed the small panel in the lower of the passenger door and when i remove the connector from occupant classification system control unit Under the passenger seat i ...
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2000 Toyota Solara SE 3.0L No Start, security/immobilizer VIN: 2T1CF22P8Y
I checked the power and grounds to the ECU and the immobilizer unit. There are no fuel pump, no spark, no injector pulse. Battery power is there but no computer ground pulse.. Voltage pattern to the door locks is a pulsing sawtooth pattern of 10.3 to 11.6 ...
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L power liftgate module
Thanks to John, Michael, and Doug for replying. This liftgate module does have to be programmed before it will communicate. Allen
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1997 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 7.4L Pull while braking VIN: 1GCGK29J6V
Customer elected to take vehicle and drive it. He reported back to me yesterday, said truck is no longer pulling while braking. I am not sure what to say or what I did to fix it. Customer is happy and I will put this is the "I am not sure" file.
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2014 Chevrolet Impala LS 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G11Y5SLXE
I was not able to work on this car again as it never came back to the shop. I received three help requests which were all helpful. My freeze frame data said the code would set 18 miles after being cleared. O2 sensor readings were almost 0 when it set. All ... Trouble codes: P0411 (Secondary AIR incorrect AIR flow detected).
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2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic 2.4L Heater core VIN: 3A4GY5F97A
This PT loser stops Heating the interior every other day. I power flushed only the heater core in a car wash with the wand and soap and rinse 4 minutes SIX times in 3 weeks and water is really clean coming out after 5 seconds. It is very easy and thorough. A h...
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2012 Ford Fiesta SE 1.6L Heater core VIN: 3FADP4EJ0C
Thanks for the replies. What a POS. No shortcuts possible. Romove the drivers door. The entire dash. Roll it about 90 degrees and pull it out the drivers side. Once out the heater box is bolted to the dash. Put the actuator in at the same time because it will ...
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2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FT7X2B69D
Well after checking running compression, it was ok, and switching 2 fuel injectors with no change we took it back to the Ford dealer that put the pcm in to resolve the configuration problem.This fixed my vehicle and i should have brought it over sooner but our... Trouble codes: P160A, P0303, P0305.
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2008 Lexus GS350 3.5L no start, no power VIN: JTHCE96S88
Thanks to all for your help. Vehicle is fixed (kind of). Summary: Several replies about main power switch and fuel rail short, both were checked and verified ok. Customer elected to tow to dealership however after we plugged in all the modules we had apart dur...
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1991 Nissan 300ZX Turbo 3.0L Stall VIN: JN1CZ24A5M
Well this beast is fixed...for now. If you've ever had the pleasure of working on one of these you know it won't be long before its broke again! I must have some how missed that this car has a fuel pump control module. The wiring diagrams for this car are s...
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2003 Subaru Outback 2.5L Misfire VIN: 4S3BH675X3
After pulling my hair out on this one I finally have an answer. I pulled the covers off of the injectors and checked the injector patterns when the miss occurred and they were fine. I have good compression, spark and fuel but a miss on 1 and 2. No vac leaks an...
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