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1999 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban 7.4L Misfire VIN: 1GNGK26J6X
i have intermittent misfire on all odd number cylinders. bank 1.. stft b1 is pos 50. b2 its 0. spraying carb cleaner along intake does not change trims. i suspect the o2 sensor is low due to a lean condition. what besides intake gaskets could make it lean ... Trouble codes: P0131
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic LT 5.3L 1-2 shift,3-4 shift VIN: 1GCEC19Z87
This is a 4L60. Vehicle came in for typical maintenance. transmission had been serviced at 60,000 miles. Now at 100k+ when we pulled the pan it was clean and free of any debris. the fluid was between a dark red to light purple and had no burnt odor. After ...
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2000 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1FMZU63P8Y
OK Ford Techs. This vehicle has a P1309 that won't go away. No other codes. Customer had a re-manufactured 5.0 v8 installed at previous shop and this code has been on with a rough idle. Using the cam sync tool it was off by about 90 degrees. We set the ... Trouble codes: P1309 (Misfire detection monitor not enabled)
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2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 5.4L Trans / Rear end ? VIN: 1FTNX20576
After 4th test drive cruising at 40-45 vehicle suddenly lurched hard enough to make rear tires bark, almost like you got rear ended. After that no more issues back to shop. Another tech test drove and had it happen top him twice at about the same speed. No...
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2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 3.5L Oil in Charge Piping Census VIN: 1FM5K8GT2G
This particular vehicle has so much oil in the charge piping its leaking at the throttle body connection and running down the engine. It was mistaken for a bad valve cover leak but it was concluded it came from the charge piping when it was removed and sho...
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2006 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3L Battery VIN: JHMFA36206
This so called Hybrid has a 310 mA draw on battery causing starter battery to go dead after 48 hours. Traced draw to fuse 23 under-hood fuse box, when removed goes to 0 mA. this power supply goes to under-dash fuse box or (MICU. diagram shows connections t...
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2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 S 1.6L CVT transmission VIN: 3N1CN7AP5C
This is a 2012 Versa CVT sedan with only 2,500 miles because it has been sitting for 7 years. Bought at salvage auction back then with front body damage but the wheels and suspension are straight. If you have to ask why 7 years, no good excuse other than o...
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2002 Acura RL Premium 3.5L Parasitic drain VIN: JH4KA966X2
I'm closing this without a conclusion. I'm tired of wasting time on it, and the owner may sell it anyway. I hate to be this way, but just can't continue to waste time. Thanks to EVERYONE that replied. The Acura tech thought maybe not locking the car/setting th...
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1994 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L cooling fans VIN: 1G1YY22P7R
so the person who recently did the water pump forgot to install the coupling fitting to the pump, hence it has blown a head gasket besides not circulating the coolant. replaced gaskets, and installed coupling. thanks to all who replied.
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2015 Chrysler 300 C 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3CCAEG1F
Thank those for the helpful advise with experience on this engine platform not just ?send it to the dealer? I was trying to gain info because dealer close to me said they never seen that code before witch seemed strange to me. The fix was an oil pump due to a ... Trouble codes: P06DA.
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2003 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMDU75W73
AS CHAS MENTION WE HAVE FIXED THIS, IT WAS COOLANT THAT WICKED UP THE 12INCH JUMPER HARNESS. Trouble codes: P1285 (Cylinder head over temp sensed), P1299 (Cylinder head over temp protect active.).
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2004 Ford Excursion XLS 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FMNU40LX4
Well it turned it was the EGR valve, finally after smoking it several time i notice a small leak from the diaphragm replace it and now all is well, thank you all for your help. Trouble codes: P2195, P2195.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L Convertible top VIN: WDBSK75144
THANKS FOR ALL THE FEEDBACK. THE VIDEO DOES NOT MATCH THE STYLE THAT I HAVE. I GOT THE COVER OFF AND REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR . PROBLEM IS FIXED. REMOVE 3 TORQ BOLTS IN THE TRUNK TO LIFT THE COVER OFF TO EXPOSE ANOTHER TORQ SCREW. TIME TO HIT THE GYM TO RELEASE M...
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2016 Ram 1500 Laramie 3.0L steering VIN: 1C6RR7NM9G
We did replace the front half-shafts after we cut the straps on the CV joints and found practicly no greese in them. The customer okayed the replacement of the half-shafts. There was no change in symptoms. The customer is driving the truck. I will update this ...
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2000 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L fuel smell VIN: 4T1BG22K4Y
the fix was a spark plug was 3# light on torque as many of you suggested - thanks for the help
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2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 3.2L brake and can system VIN: YV4BZ98278
This vehicle is not fixed. Client came by to pay for the brake switch. I cleared the codes and client has yet to tell me that any messages or lights have come back on. Wonder if it is weather related? Was wet weather when condition occurred. I did hav...
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