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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for March 19, 2003 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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Open Help Requests for European
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| 1995 Audi A6 2.8L daytime dash lights VIN: WAUJA84A3S The customer says that this car's instrument panel illumination lights are supposed to be on whenever the ignition switch is in the "run" position regardless if the parking/headlamps are on or not. I checked with the Standard Plus hot line and they indicated t... |
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| 1997 Audi A4 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUED68D4W This car arrived in pieces. Another garage attempted to replace the timing belt and water pump without the special tools needed. We replaced the belt and pump (as we have done many times in the past) but now there is the P1559 code, idle speed controller. As I... Trouble codes: P1559 |
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| 1995 BMW M3 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: WBSBF9329S Hi BMW Tech heads This M3 came in for a suging idle, and noise in engine. "Chain tensioner type noise" Removed V/C cover and found slight excessive play in Vanos chain tensioner. Aligned and blocked cams to ensure correct phasing. Replaced Tensioner and tappi... |
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| 1997 BMW 318i 1.9L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBACO32LVE This bmw is in for ck engine light on, puleed and found fault code for cam powsition sensor. took car for ride and ran good for a few minutes, then started bucking like out of gas , it would come and go. You could also here poping through the air filter, like ... |
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| 1998 Mercedes-Benz S420 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBGA43G3X Hey Mercedes Guys, I need your help! The vehicle occasionally sets the P0410 code and everything appears to be working fine. We installed our scanners and observed the following when the air pump is activated: Bank 1: No change found in the adaptive fuel str... Trouble codes: P0410 (AIR system malfunction logic chain) |
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| 1988 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WV2VB0248J Transporter brought in with no-start condition. Customer states that has been experiencing intermittent cut-out when cornering and going uphill with some loss of power. Finally died on the road. Tried to start and noticed strong fuel smell and gas leaking from... |
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| 1990 Volvo 740 2.3L No Start VIN: YVIFA885XM HELP Ignition coil is not firing, has primary voltage. I have replaced the igition module and coil and still have no fire to the plugs. What could be the problem? |
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| 1991 Volvo 740 2.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Alt not charging-int VIN: YV1FA8847M Thanks in advance for any help on this nightmare. Car was towed into shop. Customer stated that car had been stalling intermittently for a few weeks, getting worse and worse; finally it totally died. I get a good spark on all cylinders but a weak injector puls... Trouble codes: 111 (System OK- no other codes) |
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| 1997 Volvo 850 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YVV1LW5643 This customer has come in three times in the past 18 months with the MIL on and code P0455 set. In the past, we inspected the gas cap, cleared the code and sent her on her way. We previously explained to this customer how to properly fuel the car and tighten ... Trouble codes: P0455 (evap. emissions system leak large), EF1, 611 (evap. emissions system leak large) |
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Fixes & Summaries for European
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| 1995 Audi A6 2.8L Mechanical VIN: WAU1212121 appreciate all info recieved, i recieved the car back for repairs last monday and havent had time to post. both motor flaps where sticking they had organic material like leaves stuck inside due to lacking service. thanks again for everyones help iatn is great ... |
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| 1998 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L sudden acell VIN: WAUBA24B0W we recieved some helpful info concerning this vehicle, however our customer was very uncooperative in letting us attempt to fix her problem. |
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| 1984 BMW 318i 1.8L No Start, Stall VIN: WBAAK7404E Thanks for all the help on this BMW. I recieved some usefull advice however none of it led me to the root of the problem. I decided to check injector pulse with a noid light. As luck would have it, #2 injector was the easiest to get to so I unplugged the harne... |
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| 1988 BMW 735i 3.4L brake assist VIN: WBAGB4306J I really want to thank everyone who sent in replies,14 in all.many of you said to try another new accumulator.I had my doubts but I tried one anyway and it did not cure the problem.car was exactly the same way .Some said to replace both the accumulator and the... |
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| 1993 BMW 740i 4.0L on board computer VIN: WBAGD4322P thanks for all of the responses, turns out it was below 35 when the problem occured. till next time thanks. |
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| 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 4.2L rear fog lite VIN: WDBEA34E3S Didn't get much help on this one, but I did get help and it was helpful. I ck with Mercedes on the bulb and the correct bulb was in the rear fog lite. What we figured out was that when the bodyshop hooked up the wires wrong they also damaged the headlamp sw. i... |
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| 1995 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L ignition switch VIN: 3VWSC81H5S recieved several replies from techs that had knowledge of what i was trying to do. replies veried from i would need a special tool to use vise grips and two jaw puller. all seemed knowledgeable and guided me to where i needed to pull apart at. the steering col... |
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| 2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWMD23B2Y Hello All I received 3 responses to my post and all were the same fix. Replace EVAP purge solenoid (part #-077 133 517 c).While diagnosing this problem I checked the solenoid electrically with the VAG tool, and for opening and sealing with the leak test proc... Trouble codes: P0441 (Tank ventilation system throughput faulty). |
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| 2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWSP29M41 Didn't get any replies on this one. Replaced Resistance of Wastegate bypass Regulator Valve and DTC went away. I guess I was making it too difficult. Trouble codes: P1556. |
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| 1992 Volvo 240 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Lean Idle VIN: YV1AS8809N How embarrassing! I went down the list of suggestions from everybody and was going to do everything even though some seemed to be barking up the wrong tree. Compression good, valve lash good, springs check good, spark output bad on #2! Wires ohm out good but t... |
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| 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo 2.3L oil leaks VIN: YV1LW5713S I'm not sure the oil leak problem has been fixed. I've been away and the customer hasn't stopped by as requested. Considering the size of the bill though, we performed numerous repairs while the vehicle was here, I suspect this regular customer would return if... |
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