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2002 BMW 325xi 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAEU33492
Failed emissions secondary air pump will not go on cleared codes did functional test command pump it works but will not go by itself.coolant sensor reading correct.the only other repair was a thermostat assembly. Trouble codes: P0491 (Secondary air injection system insuff. Flow b1), P0492 (Secondary air injection system insuff.flow b2)
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2007 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6L 4wd VIN: 1FTRF14W87
I have this F-150 that came in for a clunk noise while turning in 4WD. it feels like it gets bound up and then releases violently. I inspected the driveline fluids and found metal in the fluid of both the front differential and transfer case. we replaced b...
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2010 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Grind Intermittent VIN: 1FTFW1EV7A
We have a 2010 F150 that makes an odd grind/vibration in the drivetrain between 40-50mph in high gear. Happens in 2WD and 4WD. It comes and goes rapidly. Noticed that converter slip goes from approximately 0-60 in conjunction with the grind noise. Leaning ...
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2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 6.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FT7W3BT9B
This vehicle has an intermittent p0088. No other codes. Watching the fuel pressure pids the commanded and actual stay relatively the same. At times while crusing when I let off the throttle slightly the commanded fuel pressure will drop like it should but ... Trouble codes: P0088 (Fuel Rail/ System Pressure Too High - Bank 1)
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2011 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FMJU1K5XB
i have an unusual problem here. when cold this expedition will die as if you had turned the key off when you push the brake pedal. no codes. disconnect the brake switch and no problem. with switch disconnected probing yel/gry wire(to exterior lights), appl...
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2008 Infiniti G35 X 3.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall
Evening all! Vehicle came running extremely poorly. Pulled DTC’s P0300, P0171, P0174. Noticed driver side converter rattling as well. Both air filters appear to be sucked in but not sure if this directly related. A/F on both banks is always lean approx 3v ...
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2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 3.8L Hesitation, Hesitation VIN: 1J4GA69129
No trouble codes stored check engine light does not go on and it does not set trouble codes, when problem is occurring choke light goes on and if engine turned off and on problem disappears until the next time. Engine runs very smooth and vehicle drives ve...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz ML250 Bluetec 4Matic 2.1L coolant level VIN: 4JGDA0EB6F
hi everyone, i have a owner with ml 250 that the display states that coolant level is low,i have checkrd this level many times but never goes low.engine temp normal ,healt check on launch scanner shows ok.i find it hard to find munch info on this suv i hop...
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2013 Mini Cooper 1.6L Starting VIN: WMWSU3C5XD
This vehicle was towed in with a no crank condition. The battery was tested and found to be faulty. We replaced the battery and still have a no crank condition. When pushing the start button there is not even a bulb check- nothing on the cluster is coming ...
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2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2L No continuity from horn relay ground wire 2 the ho VIN: 1G6DM57N93
David [...] performed the test you suggested and the horn blows. Customer needs a new clock spring. However her horn issue is being put on the back burner for now. While I was reinstalling the horn relay and the fuse box cover I discovered a coolant leak in her ra...
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2007 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4L Cvt VIN: 1B3HB78K37
Thanks for the Obvious answers. Turns out the CVT was shifting into 6th gear to fast. When you manually shift the trans. there is no problem. Cost decided not to go further.
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2010 Dodge Avenger SXT 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B3CC4FB3A
I hadn?t got rid of old canister. Took leak sensor off installed into used canister and run the Evap test. It passed twice. I got a smoke machine. Thanks all Trouble codes: P0455 (Evap small leak), P0456 (Evap large leak).
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2000 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3L Vss VIN: 1FMSU43F1Y
Thanks guys for all the replies. Customer opted to take truck for now but hes a regular and will return to have speedo fixed. signal coming from rear diff to abs module. once i can get all the modules to communicate correctly Ill check by rear sensor and modu...
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2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0L starting VIN: 1FADP3F2XD
As everyone said, it was a module problem. A local Ford dealer finally replaced it this week, and I confirmed that it was working yesterday. So thanks to each for your reply.
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2004 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Won’t start, shifter won’t move VIN: 5FNRL18974
Thanks everyone. It was the cable out of adjustment. The dash lights don?t go off till engine is running. I still don?t see the 6mm hole in the detent for shifter adjustment. A picture would have been nice. But it?s all good now.
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L No Start VIN: 1C4RJFBT1C
once again thanks for all the great help. I also agree with Timothy, William and Brian that it looks to possibly be the tipm since it is the gateway module. What I did find was a rat nest deep below the master cylinder, if you know how this vehicle is built, t... Trouble codes: U0141, U0141, U0141, U0141, U0141, U0141.
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2004 Mazda 3 S 2.3L Door Ajar Light remains on with all doors closed VIN: JM1BK123X4
Thank you for the replies. Thanks Bill,,," Check J06 connector for grounds at door switch wire terminals W,Q,S,U with doors shut" Yes the connector J06 was not all the way in. It looks snapped in and heard locking click but not really connected. It took a whi...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WD3PE8CC0D
It appeared problem was combination of low quality/contaminated fuel and low quality/contaminated def fluid drained both and replaced both NOX sensors as well as DEF fluid injector. Trouble codes: P204F, P2047 (Reductant Injector Circuit/Open bank1 Unit 1), P18BC, P16CE, P16CF.
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1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4M2ZU55P4W
Good morning everyone! Another fix is in the books. I thank everyone who used their personal time to offer help on the Mercury. As always we got some great suggestions and useful information. Some suggested checking power and grounds to the PCM, James [...] s... Trouble codes: P0340, U1147, P1260.
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