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1995 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L power assist VIN: 1GCEC19KXS
Truck came in for a leaking gear box. Had to put in 4 rebuilts until I got one that felt good. Was a little stiff at very slow speed turns, like in a parking lot. Noticed if I rev'd to 1000 rpms while doing slow speed turns it felt better. So I installed a...
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1997 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L No Start VIN: 2G1WL52M2V
Hey everyone I have this old lumina here that will not start. The computer is not engaging the fuel pump relay. Customer thought it was a security issue but when I turn on the light the security light comes on then goes off after a second or two like it sh...
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2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTNW21F8Y
I am at a loss with this: List of what done and found in order of flow chart: vehicle came in with random poor running, stalling and excessive fuel consumption- no communication pcm only Repaired corrosion at firewall plug- restored pcm comm. found co...
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2006 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8L Instrument Cluster and power windows VIN: 1FDXE45S76
This is a Jayco motorhome conversion. Customer stated that intermittently his instrument cluster would quit working. At the same time his power windows would quit working as well. The stereo has been removed so I'm not sure if it's going offline as well. T...
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2007 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1ZVHT85H97
2007 ford mustang gt 4.6l. vehicle came in running rough and timing chain noise from passenger side of car. Tore down and replaced chains, guides, and tensioner. noticed new phasers and vvt solenoids already installed on vehicle. started vehicle and vehicl... Trouble codes: P0012, P0022
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2014 Ford E-350 Super Duty 5.4L Engine VIN: 1FDWE3FL9E
Need some confirmation on this one. We installed a rebuilt engine (Jasper) in this contractors van about 14k ago and it came back with what sounds to me like a rod knock. it's not a lifter tick, it's a knock. Funny thing is, It's not always there, but when...
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2010 GMC Terrain SLT 2.4L No Start VIN: 2CTALFEW7A
Thanks in advance for any insights. Vehicle cranks but wont start. No codes present. Would run on alternate fuel sprayed into throttle body. In the past I've found this is a good way to let the pcm look at things and determine if all is well. Spraying fuel... Trouble codes: P0017 (CRANKSHAFT POSITION - Exhaust Camshaft position not Plausible)
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2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 3.8L battery light on intermittently VIN: KMHGC46EX9
Hi Hyundai Techs, I have a 2009 genesis here that came in for pack rat damage to bnk 1 o2 sens 1 and purge control valve wires. I fixed the wires and corrected the codes for those items but while doing my confirmation final test drive I noticed that the ba...
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2007 Lexus LX470 4.7L no communication VIN: JTJHT00W97
This vehicle will only communicate with the engine control module. The controller area network circuit is good with 60 ohms across pins 6 and 14. Using my DLC breakout box, I have no activity on can low or can high. All of the fuses in the under hood and u...
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2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS 4.8L Manifold absolute pressure VIN: WP1AD2A25D
Performed short test, found faults p1074 mass air flow partial load implausibly high and p0068 mass air flow implausible. Smoke tested engine, found crankcase vent valve slightly leaking. Measured crankcase pressure with a manometer, found between -70mbar ...
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2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 3.5L Oil in Charge Piping Census VIN: 1FM5K8GT2G
The unit will be getting brand new turbos, all accompanying gaskets, and charge piping cleaned. PCV is in working order during the tests we are capable of doing. Customer will return for a reevaluation at a later date. I find it appalling that some people th...
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2006 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3L Battery VIN: JHMFA36206
Found right front door lock switch defective causing MICU to not go to sleep. disconnected & draw dropped to 15mA in less than 15 seconds. Thanks to all that helped.
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GL 3.5L inner cv joint VIN: 5NMSG4AG3A
It finally came out without damaging the trans , replaced axle and it?s going down the road again . Thanks for all the input .
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1996 Toyota Camry DX 2.2L No Start VIN: JT2BG12K2T
Car is fixed for now, Removed the theft box from under seat, took air hose , this took off the water , cleaned and sprayed board ,reinstalled all is good. Thanks for the help Mark
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