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| 2009 BMW 328i xDrive 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAPK53549 I have smoke tested multiple times, replaced the valve cover and the line from valve cover to intake, tried a new MAF and smoke tested through the MAF hole. The code will set within 1 minute of start up and the KG/HR will have dropped to under 9. Checked t... Trouble codes: 2D06 |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ 6.0L tow haul light VIN: 1GCHK63K09 Hi everyone I have a strange one here in that we have a customer just purchased this truck and The tow haul light doesn't work on the dash when you activate the button on the shifter handle. Testing the button at the bottom of the steering column everythin... |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ 6.6L Idle VIN: 1GC1KYE81D The truck will have an idle surge as soon as it is cranked up. The surge does not diminish when put into drive or reverse which causes the truck to buck or try and move/accelerate on its own. There are no fuel Leaks, No air leaks. I have researched and hav... |
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| 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Ac VIN: 2D4GP44L96 Hope can give me some insight into the operation of this system. It has ATC. First off the front AC works fine. No Codes. Customer complaint is the rear AC is not working. They are right, what is happening is once the engine is warmed up the heater is over... |
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| 1999 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L steering wheel VIN: 1FTZR15X7X Hello all! it`s been a while since the last time I posted so I guess I Just ran out of luck! LOL so I have this ford Ranger that customer complaints of noise above 40MPH. it is a very weird noise and it only happens when you put load to the steering wheel.... |
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| 2013 Ford Edge Limited 3.5L Vista roof VIN: 2FMDK3KC5D Had a wind noise right after having a windshield replaced, thought it might be the sunroof not completely closed, opened it and when closing heard a pop and it wouldn’t close all the way. I pulled the glass and saw the problem, a broken guide, left the bra... |
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| 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FDEE3FL4G Ok this gem first came in for a check engine light on with code p0453 evap pressure sensor sensor circuit high, but as soon as we started the engine up the check engine light was back on with the same code p0453 evap pressure sensor plus p0113 intake air t... Trouble codes: P0113 (Intake air temperature sensor 1), P0453 (Evap system pressure sensor switch a circuit high) |
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| 2016 Ford Focus SE 1.0L Hesitation VIN: 1FADP3FEXG Thanks for your help again. So this car came in with a concern about the oil light being lit on the dash. The oil level was full. The engine sounded decent although a little noisy. I pulled the oil sending unit and started the engine, no oil came out the s... |
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| 2017 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5L abs VIN: 5TDKZ3DC9H Ok so this one came in with a soft brake pedal so we changed the master cylinder and we also noticed the left rear caliper was seized and would not compress when the brake pedal was applied, after the repair we still had a very soft brake pedal and i notic... |
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| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.5L No Start VIN: 3VWRM71K39 Howdy Y'all, We had this 2009 Jetta towed in, customer said it needed a battery. The battery is ok Cranks OK no communication from ECM, Codes 01314 in almost every other module. We are not real familiar with this 2.5 5 cylinder Jetta. I'm sure we need to c... Trouble codes: 01314 (ECM No communication) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2011 BMW 335i xDrive 3.0L Charging System VIN: WBAPL5C56B After many many hours of testing, retesting this unit is finally starting, charging, and running properly. The only thing I have done differently is put in a OEM Alternator. Althought its a remanufactured unit, it says on this sticker "Remanufactured by DENSO... |
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| 2013 BMW 328i xDrive 2.0L Accessories VIN: WBA3B3C53D It appears that with an ICOM and a One day subscription we can do this install. Customer has not returned for repairs |
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| 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4.7L Stall VIN: 1D7HU18N88 Got it figured out. We kept unplugging stuff and watching data. When we unplugged the PCM, all the other modules started communicating normally. Found a used PCM with 90 day warranty and plugged it in and everything communicated normally. Only code was VIN mis... Trouble codes: P2115 (Accelerator pedal position sensor 1 minimum performance stop), P2115 (Accelerator pedal position sensor 1 minimum performance stop), P2115 (Accelerator pedal position sensor 1 minimum performance stop), P2115 (Accelerator pedal position sensor 1 minimum performance stop). |
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| 2016 Ford Transit-150 3.7L evaporator like i suspected the evaporator temp sensor was the problem thank you for all the input and suggestions. My problem was the 2 scanners we have DID NOT show any data for the sensor. The sensor only comes with the HVAC box assembly not by it self |
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| 2015 Honda Accord Sport 2.4L Stall, No Start VIN: 1HGCR2F5XF customer didnt want any additional dignosing. was impatient and took to dealer. thanks for all the help though |
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| 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4Matic 2.0L Alignment VIN: WDCTG4GB8L Hello Thank you for all the replies . Unfortunately I had to have the actual specs as this vehicle was a insurance deal. I had tried the help line at Identifix and that was a dead end .Finally I was talking to a sales rep and he made a call t a friend and th... |
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| 2006 Mercury Mariner Premier 3.0L Steering VIN: 4M2CU561X6 Well it turned out Michael was right but Im still gonna keep my wife ...lol I ended up driving the car for 30 minutes turning the wheel from stop to and to stop and the steering slowing started to return, I guess I'm just use to putting and power steering pump... |
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| 2012 Nissan Armada Platinum 5.6L none VIN: 5N1BA0ND7C Hi to all .Thank you for all your help and advice . I did the compression test and wet test, it all around 195 -205, and the wet test not increased much or at all .And most important of all This is (Car shield extended warranty) They want pin point, prove, ev... |
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| 2016 Volkswagen GTI SE 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWYT7AU4G Forgot to mention in initial post. Pulled spark plugs and found all were dry and did not smell of fuel. No cylinders were wet either, which lead me to believe fuel injectors were not leaking. Removed oil cap and smelled faint smell of fuel. Fast track to recei... Trouble codes: P0172 (Fuel trim Bank 1 System too rich). |
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| 2004 Volvo S40 T5 2.5L Safety VIN: YV1MS68244 The issue is an internal issue with the airbag control module. Customer has not approved replacing the module. |
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