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	1991 Acura Legend LS 3.2L engine VIN: JH4KA7670M Hello After rebuilding the engine it developed a vibration. It can be felt at idle or not, in neutral or drive. It is loud enough to cause a different engine noise and will increase with the rpm. It looks a balancing related vibration (this engine doesn't hav...	View
	1998 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L blower VIN: WAUBA24B4W Hello group We have this car that came in with fresh air blower fault 01273. We traced the problem to the blower module and have ordered it. The problem is the control unit display is now blinking and All data states that this means the system lost coding. Is...	View
	1993 BMW 730i 2974CC drain battery after 3/4 days VIN: WBAGD22030 If you disconnect the battery then the battery remains fully charged,I have already disconnected all the obvious lights ie boot, glovebox,etc,this car is actually keeping the control relays powered up,the pack below the rear seat,the one that controls the heat...	View
	1993 BMW 325i 2.5L airbag light VIN: WBACB4313P Working on this 93 325i sedan. Airbag light is on. Pulled codes 27- one firing circuit short to positive, 1- crash sensor closed once, 52- crash evidence set. We are having trouble finding information to properly diagnose. We tried to reset with Baum scanner a...	View
	1995 BMW 540i 4.0L Hesitation VIN: WBAHE6325S vehicle has a subtle Hesitation when cold, sometimes pops back through the intake, If we add propane it goes away, It's kind of like it runs better with less throttle till you get half way down, then it takes off like a bad out of hell. Runs good after it w...	View
	1987 Buick Electra Park Avenue 3.8L Starting VIN: 1G4CW5138H This is a tough one. I have seen one similar case here that was closed w/o fix. I guess I don't die easy. I have an 87 Electra Park Avenue 3.8 turns over strong but won't start. We did extensive testing on grounds,fuel pressure,coils resistence, and wiring app...	View
	1988 Buick Electra Park Avenue 3.8L No Start, Stall VIN: 1G4CW51C1J Has spark, injector pulse, fuel pressure. TP, Cam and Crank sensor signels look ok. Will start run for 30-40 seconds and then die. Unplugged MAF and will start and run as long as unplugged. Replaced MAF, same problem, will run without MAF connector installed. ...	View
	1995 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L No Start, Stall VIN: 1G6KD52B4S tHIS CAR HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AS AN INTERMITTANT PROBLEM FOR QUITE SOMETIMES, eVERYTIME WE START DIAGNOSTICS ON IT IT ALWAYS RUNS SO CAN NOT FIND WHERE THE PROBLEM LIES. WE HAVE GONE THROUGH THE FLOW CHART ON THIS CODE A NUMBER OF TIMES WITH NO FLAW, BUT SINC... Trouble codes: 53 (loss of ditributor signal)	View
	1995 Cadillac DeVille 4.9L sss VIN: 1G6KD52B7S hi guys i have a service ride control message on all times. perfrom code i039 chart and it led me to replace the ride control module. replaced module still have the same problem. guys i did everything i could. and even look for the lateral switch and could not...	View
	1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1G6KS52YXV HELP!!! Everything seems to be right about this car other than a significant drop in fuel milage. Car runs great, idles great, has plenty of power, has no codes, it just isn't getting the fuel mileage that it once was. Fuel economy has dropped from around 28 m...	View
	1996 Chevrolet K3500 Cheyenne 7.4L Cracked Bellhousing VIN: 1GCHK34J8T Has Anyone heard of repeat bellhousing Breakage - local chevrolet dealer said there are no updates & haven't heard of problem. this customer does concrete work & babies his truck ( 1st clutch @ 180,000 ) It cracks down LH side near slave cyl hole. does anyone ...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L Misfire VIN: 2G1FP32K1V This car has a miss on cyl#4 under load, always. I have swapped plug, wire & Injector with cyl#2. The miss stays with #4. I have gone around the intake with acetylene and there is no change. It is usually around 1800 RPM, right when the convertor can't take an... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Cylinder Misfire)	View
	2000 Chevrolet S10 4.3L Heater core VIN: 1GCDT14W3Y Hello GM Techs, We have a 00 s-10 pick up that needs a heater core, & mitchells says it comes out the front in engine compartment, Is there any one who has changed one yet & could give us a few tips. Thanks Brian	View
	2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L transfer case VIN: 1GNFK16Z42 the transfer case will not shift into 2 whl dr, if you press the button for 2 whl dr you can hear the change motor cycle back and forth then the transfer case defaults to 4 hi. you have to shut the engine off & start over by pushing the auto 4whd button. the r...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 5.3L transmission? VIN: 2GCEK13T55 this truck is a new silverado with a 5.3 and a 410 differential with heavy duty trailering package. it has a 8400 pound trailer hauling capacity. I recently hauled our trailer a long distance,its total weight is about 7500 pounds.Every time we stopped for 15 t...	View
	1991 Chrysler Dynasty 3.3L steering rack/pump VIN: 1C3BN46R8M This vehucle steers fine when first started cold, when it warms up approx.5 minutes the steering becomes heavy and gets progressively worse until there is no power assist at all. This happens in the 5-7 minute range of being started. The pump is making noise w...	View
	1998 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 4C3AU52N9W Car originally came in with misfire and hesitation, poor idle. Preformed complete tune-up and runs great now but idle is still too low and intermittantly stalls/cuts out (restarts ok) and intermittantly cranks but wont start (crank it long enough and she'll go...	View
	2002 Daewoo Nubira SE 2.0L Stall VIN: KLAJB5272X Vehichle runs fine until warmed up then it begins to stall at idle. Running in the bay it will just flame out and shut down. Fuel pressure is ok, I read about problems with the camshaft so scoped it and it appears to be ok. Looking at scan data it does not app...	View
	1991 Dodge Stealth R/T 3.0L Misfire VIN: JB3XD64B0M This vehicle came in for a noise near the front timing cover with no other complaints. We diagnosed as a timing belt slap (the hydraulic tensioner was collapsing)and sold the job; New belt and hydraulic tensioner (1st timing belt was done @ 73000 miles with W/...	View
	1992 Dodge Dakota 5.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 1B7FL26Y6N Thanks in advance! pulling my hair out on this one! this truck came in month before for the tune up work. the probem already existed. this didn't fix it so they brought it to me to diag. under light accelleration at slower speeds truck misfires and bucks has...	View
	1996 Dodge Stratus ES 2.5L Stall VIN: 1B3EJ56H6V Hope you (MoPar) Guru's can help a lost Ford mechanic. This Dodge will stall any place/any time, hot or cold, driving or idling - it doesn't matter. Just like you had shut off the key. It will re-start immediately. Fuel pressure is good, watching the data on t...	View
	1997 Dodge Dakota 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B7FL26P9V Thanks in advance for your time. Code P0123 high tps volts 5.0or short to voltage. Even with tps unplugged scanner shows 5.o volts cut wire at A23 still 5 volts cleaned grounds. Also replaced with a used pcm same # and from same type of vechicle. Pcm is deffin... Trouble codes: P0123 (TPS voltage high)	View
	2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L Unknown VIN: 1B4GP44G0Y Hello Fellow Techs. Todays diagnostic dilemma comes from my fathers vehicle (lucky me!). Its a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan 4spd Auto with a 3.3L Flex Fuel Engine. Vehicle has been serviced regualarly. The most recent service performed was a Transmission Service...	View
	1976 Ford Bronco Custom 5.0L Misfire VIN: U15GLC6233 i am in need of a good quality vacuum routing diagram. all that we have able to find is line drawings which are poor quality.	View
	1993 Ford Probe 2.0L hard shifts Alldata gives me possable sympton like I have. The trouble I am having is they me the transaxle controller is above the engine controller in the center of the IP, front of the consol. I have looked high and low but cannot find the transaxle controller so I can...	View
	1994 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L No Start VIN: FMDU34X9RU hello everyone, this truck came in on a hook. the truck would not start. after checking fuel pressure, only 29 lbs. after pump and filter was replaced the pressure was in spec. the truck left our shop i got a call about an hour later from the customer saying i...	View
	1997 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTHX26F6V We are another shop that has it's first no start diesel. We have been through the archives, spent time at Dieselmanns web site, and a lot of time on the web. We know a lot more about the Powerstroke than a few days ago but still have a no start. The testing a...	View
	2000 Ford Focus LX 2.0L door locks VIN: 1FAFP33P8Y Hopefully somebody can help me, The lock system isn't working so I tested the power on the lock module and there was no power going thru. So I switched the lock module with another. And there is no power going thru still. Is there Any other place I need to loo...	View
	2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on, theft flashing VIN: 2FMZA5I49Y Hi guys I have an odd one here and I hope someone can help, thanks in advance for any replies. The van cuts out under load sometimes it even stalls and starts back up, it does it under load and when accelerating. when its doing it the "theft" light blinks and ...	View
	2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L steering VIN: 1FTSW31F81 Hello all We have a f350 4X4 diesel stock tires and wheels We cannot steer at all with brakes applied moving or not. Its even very hard to steer sitting still with no brakes applied. The dealer must of felt its a problem also they just replaced the steering bo...	View
	2002 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L abs VIN: JHLRD7891C Customer came in for regular maintenance and brake fluid flush. Came back the next day and said now the ABS activates every time he touched the brakes going around a right turn. We checked and re-bled all the brakes, checked for codes in the ABS control unit -...	View
	2003 Hummer H2 6.0L comp Help a/c techs,customers h2 came to shop with no a/c working.Hooked up gauges and system was empty,pressured up and found compressor leaking.Called customer told compressor was out they said fix it and this is where all heck broke loose.Thought this would be a...	View
	2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L Hesitation VIN: KMNDN45D92 This car hesitates and sometimes induction pop during initial start and go after sitting at least one hour.system occurs once or twice then dissappears.test coolant sensor and tps with vantage while system exist.voltage level on tps had no drop out and coolant...	View
	1997 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Cuts out VIN: 452CM58V3V Here is a good one for somone. This 97 Isuzu Rodeo will start and run for about 1.5 Seconds. Then just dies like somone shut off the key. It will start right back up then dies again. It came in a couple weeks ago (was towed in) when it got here it started and ...	View
	2001 Lincoln Town Car 4.6L No Start VIN: 1LNHM81W91 This car will crank up first thing in morning, stall and then will have extended crank time. If you let it sit for a few minutes it will start and run. It will not have the same problem until the next day. It does have fuel pressure when it will not start. I h...	View
	1999 Mazda Millenia S 2.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JM1TA2227X Nearly indescribable problem occurs on medium throttle and low-mid rpms. Car will begin to accelerate, and at somewhere from about 1500 to 2500 rpms engine loses all power suddenly, not gradually, as if gas nearly shut off, belts chirp and engine usually dies.... Trouble codes: 1075 (engine speed sensor circuit)	View
	1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Stall VIN: WDBBA45A80 Hope someone can give me a clue where to start. This Benz runs great when warmed up but on initial start or even a restart ofter a couple hours it has a bad acceleration stumble and sometimes stalls. Blows clouds of black smoke from the exhaust when revved. If...	View
	1986 Nissan D21 2.4L No Start VIN: JN6ND12Y5G car towed to shop as no start. customer has installed new battery and has not ran since. has spark during cranking and fuel pressure. normal power to injecors but no pulse. when grounded manually injector will pulse. crank signal to pcm is normal according to ... Trouble codes: 43 (Fuel Injector circuit)	View
	1989 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0L loss of power VIN: JN1HJ01P2K I am helping my neighbor with his car. There is a post about this problem. The car runs great cold lots of power, bust as soon as it warms up it won't rev up. The post says to fix a wire connection problem at the fuel pump. But I have looked extensively for a ...	View
	1999 Nissan Quest GLE 3.3L codes VIN: 4N2XN11T3X Please help. I have been through the archives, and knock sensor failures are common on Nissan. My problem is that the knock sensor sub-harness is recommended along with the sensor and my dealer cannot for some reason get me the right harness. This is a 1999 w... Trouble codes: P0325	View
	2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L cruise control VIN: 1G3WS52H0Y I suspect engine computer. Would like second opinion. Anyone else experience this problem?	View
	1991 Other European 348ts 3.4L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: ZFFRG36AOM I have a customer with this 348TS that has a problem with it coming to a stop sign car stalls. Dealership here can't take car in for 3 weeks. I have no service information on this car available to me. Customer says 3 codes were pulled out of computer. #1212, #...	View
	1989 Pontiac Grand Am LE 2.3L engine oil VIN: 1G2NE14D1L I'm sure someone has had this problem before. So waiting holding my breath, and I thank you for you help in advance. Dave [...]. Guadalajara Mexico	View
	1995 Saab 9000 Aero 2.3L a/c compressor, rad. cooling fan VIN: YS3CH65R5S I have this Saab 9000 AERO that is lacking a/c, and I cannot figure out why the compressor and rad. fan will not come on. The a/c charge is perfect. the fan comes on when the engine gets hot enough. The compressor comes on when I give it power with powerprobe....	View
	1999 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0L compressor VIN: YS3EF48Z0X this vehicle came to me with the ac not working. inspection revealed blower motor and ac compressor inoperative. we do not have the factory scan tool to tap into the hvac system. any testing on this vehicle without codes is very difficult. any light shed on th...	View
	1995 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 2T1AE098XS Ok, got this Corolla after another shop couldnt fix it. Was tuned up in 1/05 (Dont know why, and cust cant tell me either), then a cat replaced and tuned again in 4/05 (I suspect the coil was going and melted the cat, but cust couldnt tell me why it went in th...	View
	2000 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L bearings ? VIN: JT3GN86R1Y Help... There is a "humping" type noise most noticeably at 40 mph. We've driven a couple of times, inspected on the hoist and cannot see anything that is causing the noise. When replacing the bearing there was rusty grease and we thought this would cure the co...	View
	2002 Toyota Corolla CE 1.8L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1NXBR12E62 i do not know what to do now any help will be appreciated.	View
	1991 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: WVWMA21G3M Would really like help here. Have a long time customer and having problems with one of his original complaints from last summer. Was idling up and down erratically when in park or drive at that time. Before, we adjusted the base idle screw all the way in, then...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Cabrio GL 2.0L Hesitation VIN: 3VWDC21W1Y this car goes lean under medium to heavy acceleration at idle and while driving.it back fires through the intake,and the o2 voltage goes lean.the altitude compensation factor is at -45%,and there are no codes.i have looked everywhere for a description of what ...	View
	2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8L transmssion shifting VIN: 3VWCC21C41 Code P0722 sets intermittently; when it does, the transmission defaults into 2 gear as would be expected. Here is my concern: I do light non-invasive transmission repairs;however, do not take on any internal surgery work. The code is for the output speed sen...	View
	1999 Volvo S80 2.9 2.9L directionals VIN: YV1TS97D4X Goodmorning Gentlemen, This s-80 came in with no directionals at all.Hazard flashers work fine but no directionals.All fuses are good in all 3 panels.There is relays everywhere but I dont have any way of telling which relays go to which options.My shop key doe...	View
	1999 Volvo V70 X/C AWD 2.4L speedo, odemeter VIN: YV1LZ56D8X Customer reports that while driving, ABS light and Brake lights come on, odometer and speedo gauges stop working. Sometimes the arrow in the right hand corner of the instrument panel comes on and is blinking. If vehicle is brought to a stop, there is major los...	View
	2000 Volvo S70 2.4L engine VIN: YV1LS61J9Y looking for info as we mainly work on domestic & jap. imports. engine has fairly substantial oil leak at transaxel end of engine, appeared to be coming from cam plug. after removing upper engine trim cover found oil puddled up on cam cover. cleaned area & stat...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2000 Audi s3 1.8L electric windows VIN: WAUZZZ8LZY hi i found that with no load on the motors disconncted thay did not fault so i suspect the motors are faulty. but at $1000 a motor the customer was not prepared to try this thanks for the help anyway	2
	2000 BMW 740i 4.4L Unknown VIN: WBAGG8346Y The fix was easy, ihk module just needed to be recoded.	5
	1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2.2L code 27 thanks to all who replied. louie told me to start ohming the things in the loop. seth said it was the egr or canister purge, so thats where i started since i already replaced the tcc for the stalling.the egr moved freely, had vacuum to it and held vacuum with ...	6
	1995 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 5.7L abs VIN: 1GKFK15K4S We found a bad brake switch, it wasn't closing all the way. I don't know what caused the erratic wheel speed sensor readings other than possibly a software glitch with the scan tool. Several suggested scoping each wheel speed sensor with a lab scope, and a cou...	5
	1996 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L abs light on VIN: 1GNDT13WUT Thanks to all responding, All diagnostic work leads to abs module replacement.The used salvage part was bad.Used car dealer that we were working for did not want to go the $1100. for new part.Sold as is.No repair.	6
	1997 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L steering box VIN: 1GNDM19WOV After taking everyone's advise into account, I retested the vehicle and checked with D & S Steering. We changed the gear box and that fixed the problem. Thanks again to all who responded. All input was appreciated.	4
	2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L No Start VIN: 1G1ND52J23 we recieved several replies recommending that we replace the ignition switch. We replaced the ignition switch and the problem was solved. Thanks	11
	1990 Dodge B250 5.2L pressures to high VIN: 2B4HB25Y0L Thank you all for your time and efforts. the problem was that the system had too much oil in it. I must have gotten about 4 ounces of oil out of both driers. We replaced both front and rear driers, flushed the system again and it cooled down to 44 degrees. Tha...	31
	1996 Dodge Intrepid 3.5L Stall VIN: 2C3HH56F0T Majority rules on this one. I replaced the Crank sensor as most said (with a dealer part). The car has been gone for over a week now with no problems. Thanks so [...] to all who responded, Dev. Trouble codes: P0320 (No Crank Ref at PCM).	13
	1996 Dodge Stratus ES 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 1B3EJ56HIT feel pretty dumb on this one. turns out the alternator was the problem.had excessive ripple.thanks for all the replies.	6
	1996 Dodge B2500 3.9L No Start VIN: 2B7HB21X8T Thank-you one and all . Van was on back burner and thus the reason for the delay . Fuel relay was corroded , cleaned , and still no start . Replaced bulb CHECK ENGINE light . Still no codes . Most of the replies stated wiring , and relays . Had checked and rec...	11
	1992 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L o/d VIN: 1FMDU34X4N thanks for the replies but so far nothings worked.i realized after i posted i was dealing with a A4ld not a e4od as everyone pointed out. some said it was the selector switch(mlps), others the governor. the customer will drive it like it is until drive 1 goes ...	4
	1994 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 5.8L 1-2 shift VIN: 1FMEU15HXR I received quite a few suggestions and checked out many of the items people suggested. Believe it or not, this was an engine timing issue. We found the engine to be 10 degrees retarded at an idle. We adjusted the timing to proper specs and it has shifted fine ...	7
	1999 Ford Explorer XL 4.0L tcc VIN: 1FM2U34E4X Well it seems to be the general consenses is that the torque convertor is the culprit on my truck.NOT WHAT I WANTED TO HEAR. All well guess I'll pull the trans and replace what mostly everybody concurs on.Thanks to all 5 replies. The next thing I have to do is...	6
	1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L lack of power VIN: 1FTSW31F4X We found no backpressure sensor from the right exhaust manifold, wiring was there for it though. This was a split year and this particualar vehicle requires none. Extensive testing revealed a small tear on the bottom on the short hose near the turbo. Fixed thi... Trouble codes: P1247.	5
	1999 Ford Contour LX 2.0L t-belt alignment / compression VIN: 1FAFP6538X It seems ford makes the t-belt job alittle more different than most cars. with the SST and a new VVT-i oil pressure switch it started and rand like a contour. thanks for all the replys everyone hit the nail on the head, it was just a matter of alignment. thank...	10
	1997 GMC Jimmy SL 4.3L Unknown VIN: 1GKDT13W5V Thanks for all the replies on this noise,we tried everything suggested but still had noise.Still would have bet on a broke flywheel but it wasnt.We ended up pulling the motor out and when we dropped the oil pan there it was #6 rod bearing had spun and had enou...	21
	1999 GMC GMC 454CID No Start VIN: 1GBJ7H1BXX The small transfer pump in the right tank was failed. The system appears to functioning properly now. I was able to lift the float arm , and the pump came on. Many thanks to the guys who sent me the wiring diagrams of how this system works. I am thankful we ar...	7
	1990 Honda Accord EX 2.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: CB3-101447 Again thanks for all the replies to my request. The fix for this problem turned out to be the cam timing. The belt had sliped two teeth therfore putting the timing out. The vehicle had been sitting for two days with the battery disconnected therefore clearing ... Trouble codes: 4 (ckp).	20
	1998 Honda Accord EX 2.3L MIL is on VIN: 1HCG5648WA Yesterday... i replaced the canister and value.. but as i said the car never ran bad in the first place.. customer is going on a trip.. leaving today 6/8/05 to Fl. so upon return she will let me know about the light if it comes on.. everyone was right on the h...	14
	1988 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4.0L No Start VIN: 1JCMT7890J Hi everyone, thanks to all those who replied. Most of you suggested that the crank sensor was the area of concern,we tested the ac signal output, it was consistant at .6 volt.We shortened the wiring in the harness to the computer as suggested and ran a new gro...	17
	2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L spindle hub VIN: 1J4FA49S34 The jeep had a factory defect in the hub & bearing, covered under warranty	9
	1997 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L ride control VIN: 1LNCM91V8V Codes 29 45 and 60 Codes 10 and 12 The trouble I was having getting codes is that we aborted the test to early 29 and 45 turn wheel lock to lock 45 open and close doors. Code 60 rear sensor out of range, also had slow codes disregarded them. First off two new ...	4
	2000 Mazda 626 ES 2.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1YVGF22C1Y hello everyone who try to help me on this;thank you all. this 'babe', one of the kind,we replaced intake gasket manifol,trotle body gasket(oem),check egr valve and cleaned as well as trotle body and maf sensor, check timing-ok, compression equal 145-150 psi(1,...	9
	1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L dash vents VIN: 4JGAB54E0W ac compressor fixed our problem. davids poole called and helped us with it as well as several replies.when we replaced the compressor and filled with r134 as per specs it operated properly our vent temps stayed in the 40s and our pressure readings were normal....	10
	2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L MIL Lamp on Thanks to Jerry,Chad,Robt, Boyd, [...],ira and Anthony. All said to check air valves. Front one did not hold vac. Gave customer price on valves and will repair when they get the money.Thanks for all the help. Trouble codes: P410B (air system).	9
	1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.4L all gauges VIN: 1G2NE52E6X thanks to those who replied, while i had ordered an ignition switch before i posted, next morning i found a terminal in the wiring to the switch which was not completely seeded, after pushing it in all the way problem did not return, has only been back with cu...	3
	1972 Porsche 911 S Targa .0L Ignition VIN: 9112310415 A big 'THANK YOU' to all who replied. Got all the correct parts this morning and car is up and running again. Thanks for the call from Stew at www.SSFautoparts.com And Matt from California got it right the very first reply!! Sorry to bother wiht such a w...	12
	1999 Porsche Boxster 2.5L Drivers heated seat VIN: WPOCA2985X Thanks alot for the help. I pulled the seat out and ohmed out the 2 heater units. Backrest was open circuit, the bottom was under 2 ohms so I got the backrest heater and installed it. Works like a dream.	4
	1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L Upper and Lower ball joints VIN: 4T1BG22K0V I like to first thank everyone for you help. Once I Unloaded the upper control arm everything came off fine. Thanks again to all. MP	19
	1995 Toyota Paseo 1.5L compressor VIN: JT2EL45U5S I would like to thank all of you that took your time to help us with our problem. It turned out to be the aftermarket reman compressor we put on. We changed out the compressor with a Toyota reman and the problem went away. We beleive there is a difference in t...	11
	1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L driveinallgears VIN: JT3VN39W1S Good morning Toyota techs, I really appreciate the responses I received. Paul from alabama was real was real helpful in expaining how this transmission operates and explaining the problem.I checked around and found a person who will rebuild this trans for 1000...	6
	1997 Volkswagen Jetta GT 2.0L No Start, Cuts out, NO POWER VIN: 3VWVA81H6V We have FIXED this one!!! After reading the replys we recieved, I thought 'it cant be that simple'...BUT... it was. A bad rotor$#X*&?::X#&% Man this was a fun one!!! We installed Bosch Parts and all is well!!! The only problem now is what the front window at N... Trouble codes: 17648 (Cyl 4 inj circ open - Possible Testing), 16725 (Cam Pos Sen Circ Range/Performance).	7
	2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWPD69M71 Thanx for all who replied in response to the update, before I even raised the help flag. Turns out the new code was P0172 and the frt O2 sensor was just sitting there at .62 volts and would only switch when prompted by goosing the throttle. I warranteed the se... Trouble codes: P0420 (Catilyst below threshold).	19
	1991 Volvo 940 T 2.3L No Start VIN: YV1JA8757M Thanks to the many who responded. We should have replaced BOTH relays (1323592). After testing with 3 known good ecu's the radio supression relay was replaced...BUT the problem still occurred. Installing a new second relay (DS) did the trick. Thank you all who...	13

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