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	1996 BMW 328i 2.8L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4USCD1328T Hi need some assistance from all the iatn bmw techs. this 328 came in needing a head gasket running fine though but consuming coolant. Started taking apart to replace and found after removing valve cover and intake manifold, radiator and top front cover on eng... Trouble codes: 83 (crank position sensor)	View
	2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 3.0L cooling fan VIN: 4USBT53403 Help BMW guru's. This car came to the shop with the cooling fan not working. With a/c on or temperature, still no work. Found a blown 60a fuse on the power distribution panel, replaced it & saw it work 1 time but that was it. The car is a "builder", been hit i...	View
	2004 BMW 325xi 2.5L MIL Lamp on Customer states CEL on. Found codes p0491 and p0492. Checked AIR pump, found that was burnt inside. easy enough, replaced the pump. 2 months later, the CEL back on, same codes. found pump bad again. OK, Warranty new pump. This time the pump didn't last for one... Trouble codes: P0491, P0492	View
	2006 BMW M5 5.0L Oil level VIN: WBSNB93576 I replaced the engine oil cooler and I am trying to check and fill the engine oil level. It was filled with 4 liters of oil and the idrive continues to say it needs 1 quart. So much oil was added that I drained it to verify it didn't get over filled. At that p...	View
	1996 Buick Skylark Limited 3.1L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4NJ52M6T ok here it is i'm stuck every dash light is on it will start for a second and die and no rpm some times i can get it started and stay runing but it all stays the same all lights on and no rpm and i cant comunecate with the computer i just cant figer it out i w...	View
	2001 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4HP54K41 I`v been working on this car for a few weeks now. it keeps throwing a p0300 code, i hooked up my modis and found that the missfire count high on cyl 3 and 6. i changed the coil pack and rechanged the wires with same code. iv tried to do the ckp relearn but it ... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Missfire)	View
	2004 Buick Regal LS 3.8L No Start VIN: 2G4WB52K94 This Buick was towed to our shop with a no cranking condition. I thought it was the starter, however, found no voltage signal from the ignition switch to the starter, using a power probe if I supplied power to the starter solenoid it cranks over fine. We did a...	View
	2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Engine VIN: 1G6DM57714 Engine has always used a little oil but recently started excessive consumption. Used 4 qts of oil on a 1500 mi road trip. Have to add oil often while driving in town. Car has had Amsoil full synthetic oil in since about 80K mi and I assume Mobile 1 prior to th...	View
	1986 Chevrolet K30 Scottsdale 7.4L Cooling Systems VIN: GCHC33W9G5 Hi, every one they had rebuilt engine in this truck,when they brought the truck to us. Passed block test . New thermo. New water pump,new radiator, and changed the fan clutch 3 times , this is the problem;!!! driving around the city is fine , go on high way i...	View
	1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G1FP33F2M vehicle comes back with a rich condition.found tps to be working backwards,idle readings are 4.75 volts/wide open volts are 0.5 volts.i went to dealer and got oem sensor,still same results.when i start car with no sensor attached,the reading is 0 volts on scan...	View
	1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L Hesitation, excessive pressure VIN: 2G1FP22P9P Brought to me from another shop. After 30 minutes of idiling, fuel tank builds up excessive air pressure. Fuel pump becomes loud. Fuel system does not hold pressure with key off.	View
	1995 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L Cooling Fan VIN: 2G1FP22S8R Just got car from cust came in overheating checked out found bad headgasket. Replaced gaskets t-stat ran car after repair found why overheated and cook gasket. Fan not coming on fan motor ok,runs with temp sensor un plugged tested temp sensor checked out ok.Ha...	View
	1998 Chevrolet K2500 Silverado 5.7L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1GCGK24R7W vehicle towed to shop with complaint of stalled while driving @ 60mph. customer stated vehicle would not restart. upon arrival at shop vehicle started and would idle fine. the problem is that it will not accelerate unless you feather the foot pedal.if you can ...	View
	1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCEK19TOX Vehicle came in with Check Engine Light on with a P0336 code running rough at times. I put in a new crank sensor then the vehicle would not start, put the old one back in and vehicle started, code P0336 did not reset. I put in a second NAPA sensor and vehicl... Trouble codes: 00336	View
	2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Electric Window VIN: 1GNDS13542 Comes in with windows inop we tested the Drivers switch had ground and power so we condemned the switch. Installed new switch and tried to reprogram with the Standard Blue Streak Flash module. We could not get the module flashed with our Flash unit. The Dealer...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Surge, Stall VIN: 1G1JF52FX2 Hello, I have an annoying problem with this ecotec engine. It goes very rich when the problem occurs which is on decel and at idle when you put it in gear. The engine surges then almost and sometimes stalls. My test results in the chart are when the problem o...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L pops back VIN: 2G1WF52K35 This is my second post. I didn't know how to add updated info after 1 time. This car will start cold and idle normally. If you accelerate (doesn't matter if light or heavy) the engine will start bucking and popping after about 2200 rpm's. It is not the rev lim... Trouble codes: P0350 (Ignition Coil Control Circuit), P1350 (Ignition ByPass Circuit)	View
	2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS 6.0L No Start VIN: 1GCHC29U26 Hey all, having problems with this truck. Died while driving on hwy. After inspection, found good fuel pressure, proper injector operation, has no ignition spark. I have power to ignitin coils, but no signal from pcm to make the coils fire. I replaced pcm with...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS 6.0L No Start VIN: 1GNET13H16 thanks, truck came in as no start, bunch of codes stored lose of power to injectors ad coil. cleared codes and waited after awhile truck would restart on its own the later stall out. on test drive came back turn off went outside to bring in and you guessed it ... Trouble codes: P0689, P1516	View
	1996 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4C3AU42N5T PLEASE HELP!!! This car will be fine for 40 to 50 miles then it'll just stall, regardless of speed, weather or not you're on the gas, temperature, or any other patterns that i can see. It always fires right back up or re starts itself within a half a second.(c...	View
	2005 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C4GP54L65 This 2005 Town and Country came in a few weeks ago with a number 3 missfire. Found the plug wire arching and slightly melted. We replaced both the plug and wire. The vehicle now has a miss on a COLD START only. Code p0303 every time. I have watched spark and i... Trouble codes: P0303	View
	2007 Chrysler Sebring 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3LC56RX7 Car came in for code P0456. Pressure tested evap system, held pressure ok, flow ball at bottom of flow gauge indicating no flow, no leak. Smoke tested anyway and did not see any smoke leaking from anything. Checked the purge solenoid to make sure it wasn't lea... Trouble codes: P0456 (Evap Emission System Small Leak Detected)	View
	2003 Dodge Stratus SE 2.4L MIL Lamp on, P0344 VIN: 1B3EL36X33 Hello Tech's, This vehicle came in on a hook with a striped timing belt. Only to find out that the cylinder head intake camshaft had no oil for lubrication and frozen up. After new head was installed I had a P0344 Camshaft problem. Replaced sensor and magnet t... Trouble codes: P0344 (Camshaft Position)	View
	2003 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L Signals and flashers VIN: 4B3AG42G74 Greetings Chrysler techs. This 03 Stratus came in with turn signals and flashers not working. This actual blinking of the lights appears to be the sole domain of the ETACS-ECU located at the RH end of the dash by the junction panel. Checked all my powers and g...	View
	2006 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 5.9L Engine VIN: 3D7MX48C16 Vehicle came in overheating all the time. Found wiring to fan clutch cut. We repaired wiring and replaced the clutch, thermostat, radiator and vacuum filled the system. Since then the truck overheats and loses coolant only while towing on the highway (after ab...	View
	1989 Ford FALCON 3.9L Injectors VIN: JG25KP9615 Vehicle starts periodically .if you turn it off ,cranks over but will not start .has spark but no injector pulse .remove dizzy ,spin it pulse to injectors appears ,fit and vehicle starts .turn it off same scenario .checked supplies to computer ,ok .help will b...	View
	1996 Ford Contour GL 2.0L Main Bearings VIN: 1FALP6534T Hey Guys does anyone know why Alldata does not have torque specs for the main bearing caps on this engine,need info ASAP	View
	1997 Ford F-250 7.5L No Start VIN: 1FTHX26G1V Engine will crank but not start, has no dtcs stored, no injector pulse and no pip at coil. I can disconnect the spout connector and truck will start. Any known causes?	View
	1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 7.3L Stall VIN: 1FTNX21F3X Hey guys, Have a 7.3 that is hard start and won't idle but you can keep it running with heavy throtle application. Smokes [grey] bad, and won't rev up much. The ICP is high [2100 or more] and will not go below 1400 or so even with sensor un plugged. Scanner ma...	View
	2002 Ford Mustang 3.8L Hesitation, Cuts out, Holds back VIN: 1FAFP40412 Hello to all you ford techs out there. I got this mustang giving me fits.it should be so simple. It holds back on acceleration like it not getting any fuel. I drove it while monitoring the ftp sensor,and a fuel pressure gauge and they both do the same thing.th...	View
	2004 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L Unknown VIN: 1FTSW31P24 This transmission is losing approx. 1 qt. every 2- 3 days. Upon inspection I can't see where it's leaking, no wetness as if it were blowing up under the chassis or anywhere. Transmission was service around 2 months ago, but unsure if this has anything to do wi...	View
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L cam phaser VIN: 1FTSX215X5 still has excessive noise at operating temp. at deceleration and coming down to idle. Noise is eliminated if i unplug vct solenoid on drivers side and has plenty of power...does fine while driving cold	View
	2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.0L long crank VIN: 1FTSW21P56 Thanks in advace for reading my problem.I have this 06 6liter that has about a 30 second crank before it fires up.It has had a new ficm and reflash about8 months ago for mutiple injector voltage codes,has work good till about two weeks ago.Changed oil and filt...	View
	2006 Ford Mustang 4.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1ZVFT80N86 Hello Technicians I am wondering if you can help me out with this one.I have been working on this vehicle for a while now. It cuts-out while it is being driven, and the lights on dash and all battery power disappear brieffly. It can be re-started right away a...	View
	2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1FTSX21596 Vehicle came in with ABS light on , Noise in front wheels and Engine missing under load...(Understatement!!) We never drove it because the front wheel bearings were falling apart!... We replaced them (that fixed the ABS and the noise concerns) We had 3 Codes ...	View
	2007 Ford Five Hundred Limited 3.0L rear brake and turn signal lamps VIN: 1FAHP25147 need help on this one guys. has no rear turn sinals or stop lamps except for third brake light. front turn signals work good. pulled both rear lamps and have no power to either. check fuses and could not find any bad ones. tried to trouble shoot smart junction...	View
	2008 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L abs VIN: 1FTRF14V18 I have a code C1230 for rear diff. ABS sensor. Old sensor read open circuit so I relaced sensor. New sensor reads 6 M ohms. Have also replaced wiring harness for open in wire. Still get the same code . Scoped sensor and no wave forum. A rear ABS sensor usually...	View
	2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8L No Start, No crank` VIN: 1GTEK19V43 PLEASE HELP! Car came in with Service 4WD light on. I found TSB for faulty TCCM and flash update. I replaced TCCM and performed reprogramming through GM-TIS. After this I thought I would be nice and check PCM for updates. I found an update for Idle surge so I ... Trouble codes: U1000 (Class 2 communication error)	View
	2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L Actuator VIN: 2GTEK13TZ5 Passenger side actuator for temp control is located on top of hvac module/housing and book shows removal of ip carrier. Is there an easier way or does rhe 5 hours the book calls for enough time. Thanks in advance for your help.	View
	2000 Honda Accord EX 2.3L oil VIN: 1HGCG5660Y This vehicle was towed in for a run hot condition.It was low on coolant and the oil level was high on the stick and milky.The customer told me he had a radiator installed not long ago.I thought the head looked fairly clean and asked him if it had a head gasket...	View
	2003 Hummer H2 6.0L power windows,locks,cluster VIN: 5GRGN23U83 Hello everyone,thank you for reading this.I have this Hummer that drove in with complaint of rear power windows and rear door locks inoperative.I checked all fuses and grounds to these circuits.Motors are not the cause because i can make them work by alternati...	View
	2004 Infiniti QX56 5.6L rear diff VIN: 5N3AAD8C84 Vehicle came in for vibration starting at 50mph and get worse with speed, higher speeds has droning noise. balanced all wheels, right rear tire had excessive runout switch with full size spare, no differance. Running vehicle in air can duplicate vibration and ...	View
	2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L Mechanical VIN: 3456789098 This is a rediculas request gentlemen, but i am trying to remove the timing covers for belt service. There is a bolt buried behind 'SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER' that holds the passenger side cover on. I have removed the 2 BOLTS holding on the tensioner, but the ...	View
	2005 Isuzu N NQR 5.2L Mechanical VIN: JT50975389 any one can help me to have the infor to repair engine on this veh the veh on the way to my shop with the problem is no compression on the engine we have no exp with diesel engine veh np star condition now thank you !! best regard	View
	2001 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L Park VIN: SAJDA01D81 I have driven this car in both level and steeply sloped conditions and have engaged Park, but haven't been able to replicate the customer's complaint. I am reaching out to the iatn community for feedback from any who may have seen this symptom occur, and ask w...	View
	2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Misfire VIN: SAJEA53C32 Good evening, We have this Jaguar in the shop that we just replaced the head gaskets on. All went well, timed the cam shafts per the procedure in Mitchell (as best as possible engine in car), started engine, sounds good but there is a rough idle, the check en... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random/multiple misfire detected), P0301 (Misfire detected cylinder 1), P0303 (Misfire detected cylinder 3), P0305 (Misfire detected cylinder 5), P1316 (Unknown), P1313 (Unknown)	View
	2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1JE3647YS9 have this jeep in my bay with random misfires. although the computer is not setting the code for this fault you can feel it at idle and only at idle. fuel trim short term is -2 to +2 and there inbetween. long term is 8 right bank and 12 left bank. i have chang...	View
	2004 Kia Sorento LX 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: KNDJC733X4 Vehicle came in from another shop who replaced a cylinder head on bank2 also replaced a crank sensor along with a timing belt. Soon after vehcile has an intermiten p0303 misfire number 3 cyl so far vehcile has new plugs wires and coils. Compression test within... Trouble codes: P0300 (Misfire number 3 cyl)	View
	2000 Lexus GS300 3.0L Hesitation VIN: JT8BD68S2Y Under light acceleration from a stop or rolling stop, there is a hesitation. Its almost as if the transmission doesn't downshift-it feels as if you are between two gears. However the transmission shifts flawlessly otherwise. If you mash the throttle when this ...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L windows,locks,,wipers,many more items VIN: WDBJF72F7V We have a 97 e320 with no communication on quick test (!) with ccm/cf/pse. What is not working, windows, seats, steering wheel adjustment, mirrors, sunroof (it did pop up but will not close) no fore/aft operation, no dome light by doors (will turn on manually)...	View
	2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI 3.2L poor power VIN: WDBUF26J95 Hey Benz Diesel Gurus: This car starts and idles fine, has a code P0215 in memory and shows lack of fuel pressure under a load, therefore is quite sluggish. The idle is at app 5400 PSI, then tops off at app 10000 at full throttle (these are figures from my MA... Trouble codes: P2015 (Fuel rail pressure low)	View
	1999 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 1.5L Valve Train VIN: JA3AY11A3X On start up I am getting clicking noise from the valve train, goes away after driving for 10 min. doesnt look like there is an adjustment, there is no sludge, just changed oil with synthetic didnt help, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks Dan.....	View
	1981 Nissan 210 1.4L Excessive Emissions, EGR system VIN: JN1PB05S6B Hi, guys, this is a 1981 Nissan 210 station wagon with 1.5L eninge and 5 speed tranny, it failed Calif. emission, Nox was high at 15 and 25 mph. I am checking the EGR system, [...] Ondemand has no info about the EGR system for this oldie, I checked out the...	View
	2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.5L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JN8DR07Y81 This one seems like a mass air flow sensor, but we cannot get it to check bad. Vehicle will bog down and not accelerate above 3000 rpm with no acceleration under load. Voltage side of MAF scoped well, but showed higher than we like on ground side (35 millivolt... Trouble codes: P0300 (Misfire), P0171 (Lean), P1320 (testing and results)	View
	1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 2.4L Surge VIN: 1G3NL12T7T The car was brought to me with the problem of a surge that would happen at idle. First thing that checked was all the usual including compression, vaccum(steady 20 inches at idle), fuel pressure, engine sensor grounds on bell housing and for carbon build up on...	View
	2002 Other European Sprinter 2.7L cruise control VIN: WD2YD34122 Cruise control doesn't work. I use alldata and a scanner that I can not get to communicate. Swith has power and shows power changes in differnt positions. Sorry for the lack of info but thats all I can say when I have no info. Any help or suggestions or input ...	View
	2003 Other GM H2 6.0L No Start VIN: 5GRGN23U73 This vehicle was broken down at a customers home with a no start found the pcm b fuse was blown replaced it and it started up but ran at ruduced power checked the codes and found the 1518 wich i beleived to be because the pcm was not alive to communicate clear... Trouble codes: 1518 (Tac communication/memory)	View
	1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out VIN: 1G2WR5213X I really need help with this one. This is one of my loaner cars. 99 Grand Prix 3.8 Supercharged. The problem is that shortly after starting the car, its like all throttle control is lost. If you accelerate very slowly, it will get up to 35-40 mph but if you ac...	View
	2000 Pontiac Montana 3.4L Cooling Fan VIN: 1GMDX03E3Y This van came in today for what I assumed would be a simple diagnoses/fix. The cooling fans are inoperative. Fans power up when commanded by scan tool. All related circuits are good including ECM grounds. Coolant temp sensor is accurate as viewed through data ...	View
	2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2WP52K73 Hi all, and thanks in advance. I have this Grans Prix that came to me on 5-09 at 97k miles with a converter plugged. We replaced converter with aftermarket. I have used these converters and have not had any problem with them. Car returned in 11-09 @102k miles ... Trouble codes: P1133 (testing and results)	View

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	1995 Acura Legend GS 3.2L Vibration at idle VIN: JH4KA8175S THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE GAVE ME SOME GREAT INFORMATION ON THIS CAR TO RECHECK AND VERIFY.. WE HAVE NOT FIXED THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AS OF YET... BUT I DID WANT TO ADD WHAT WE HAVE UNCOVERED IN THE PROCESS... WE DID HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH THE CUSTOMER ...	27
	2000 BMW 323Ci 2.5L Hesitation, Stall VIN: WBABM3343Y the customer has decided to trade the car in. he declined to let us diag any further and didnt want to put any more money or parts into it.sorry for no answer to this one, but i do appreciate the help and advice sent to me.thank you to everyone and this site.	9
	1999 Cadillac Eldorado ESC 4.6L No Start VIN: 1G6EL12Y2X This is where it gets interesting the previous shop put in a new computer called the flash guy and he couldnt communicate with the PCM .I bought a computer from my parts store and had them flash it. This is where I could comunicate and I got the password missm... Trouble codes: P1631 (Password missmatch reprogram ecm), P0630 (b2750).	8
	2000 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6L Blower, Fan Speed control VIN: 1GK6KY5493 We have pulled the motor and it had some junk in it around the armature, and after thinking hard...LOL, I put a new module and motor together in it. There was no sign of water damage. I tested it for 2 days and so far so good. We are going to ship it. I still ...	4
	2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1YY22G53 First, thanks to everyone who replied. Most suggested doing a crank variation relearn on the vehicle. I had already done that and forgot to mention it in my original post (sorry). I let the customer take the car, and was going to get it back in when I sorted t... Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire).	11
	2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L No Start VIN: 1GNEC13Z04 Thanks Guys for all your help! This one had broken ground wire on back of head passengers side! This morning I had the TAC module unplugged and it started right up with NO acceleration or power! I got it over to rack so we could check the grounds. I had seen ... Trouble codes: U0107 (Loss of tac serial data), U1000 (Class serial data malfuntion), U1016 (Loss of class 2 serial data vcm/pcm).	6
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Classic LT 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCFK13Y87 So everyone that replied was correct in the the actuator is the bolt for the cam gear so thanks for the help there! The actual fix for the vehicle was actually just a can of motor flush and an oil change with good quality oil instead of the inexpensive stuff ... Trouble codes: C0561 (c0900-), C0900, P0011, P2119.	3
	2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3C8FY68814 thanks everyone for all you help, i replace the ecm and so far is ben goo. thanks Trouble codes: P0038, P0032, P0300.	10
	2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L compressor VIN: 3A4FY58B87 Thanks to all who sent replies, after checking all the items which were mentioned we went back to basics. What we found was a bad low pressure switch, when the wires were tested the pressure from the probe made the switch appear ok, but when we tested the swit...	5
	2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Steering VIN: 3B7KF26Z41 Again I want to thank everyone who replied, we read everyones reply and if we hadn't already did your suggestion we looked into it. The final repair was what we had antecipated and that was give this truck as much positive caster as we could. We ended up afte...	19
	2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L No Start VIN: 4B3AG52H72 Hello everyone.Thank you all for your replies.I cant remember all the folk that helped me but thanks any ways.The fix was the pcm.The black and blue wire at the distriburor is the PCM control signal for the transistor in the distributor.By cutting the wire at ... Trouble codes: P0183 (Fuel Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input), P0446 (Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit).	6
	2007 Dodge Caliber SE 2.0L Shifter VIN: 1B3HB28BX7 This one is fixed, we did not have more than 10.1 volts going to the shifter...we replaced the brake light switch and still did not have the voltage. The fix was to have all of the current updates done by flashing the ECM and BCM. Now we have the correct volta...	3
	1993 Ford Taurus SHO 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FACP54Y4P Sorry it has taken so long to close this request. The employee that started this job only gave me a two day notice before leaving. He left me hanging and I took over in the middle of the job. I found a bad ECM. Powers and grounds to the ECM were okay. Vehicle ...	14
	1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 7.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTNX20F1X Thanks go out to"Charles [...]" [[...]] and all that answered. Everyone wanted to remove chip and restore to original programing. Sounded good to me, but did not understand why the light just came on when chip has been there for years. ... Trouble codes: P1361 (Glow plug circuit low input rt bank), P1393 (Glow plug circuit low input lt bank), P0605, P0603.	4
	2001 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 1FAFP34PO1 puled valve cover and found that #3 lifter was out of place,removed head and found that the valve seat was bad.replaced seat put everything back togrther and is is fine.Thanks to all Trouble codes: 0303 (misfire on 3).	15
	2003 Ford FIESTA TDCi 1.4L Pcm / Ic VIN: WFOHXXGAJ3 Hi,Members Sorry for the late response - This type of car was saled in our land for very low units - because of this it was very difficult to find used parts. To solve this problem I should find a PCM with the correct IC and with IDS from Ford to programme the...	7
	2004 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L Lack of power VIN: 1FTSW31P24 Thanks to all that replied, customer has set aside time for the truck to be left with me, but will not be until they get back from a trip in a month, hope it makes it.	10
	2005 Ford Escape Limited 3.0L noise VIN: 1FMYU93145 It has been one week now,vehicle has not returned, I guess the motor vac (injector flush)worked? Thanks once again to everyone.	11
	2010 Ford edge 3.5L fail to program VIN: 2FMDK4KC7A Well guys thanks for all the help. I contacted Ford Technical Assistance. They went through all the obvious. Hard resets, old RCM, Manually enter VIN,etc... The root problom I was having was that no matter what I did, I could not communicate with PCM which ope...	9
	2000 GMC Jimmy SLT 4.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKDT13W9Y This thing is out the door and MIL off with no codes and somewhat fixed, It may be back and give me another opportunity. I had checked all signals to the tank pressure sensor however I checked the ground by installing a test light to the battery and and sensor...	7
	2002 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Stall VIN: 5FNRL18983 this is what i found when they put the wire to the o2 sensor in the back it was over tightened and it was cracked where it goes in the pipe hard to find you had to look st it close thanks for all the help	5
	1992 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L Surge VIN: SAJFY1748N Hello Jag Techs The fix was to remove the throttle body, clean all the carbon build up, replace the throttle switch (out of range) adjust the throttle, reset throttle switch, adjust base idle to 650 RPM after engine is warm, very important is not to race th...	4
	2004 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L Timing Belt VIN: KNDUP13104 We ended up tightening the cam tensioner more like suggested, but the tensioner would still bottom out after 4 hours. Maybe the tensioner was already damaged but we went to the Hyundai dealer and got one of there tensioners (same part #) with putting the belt ...	7
	2002 Lincoln Continental 4.6L compressor VIN: 1LNHM97V52 sorry but this problem has yet to return. I have however fixed other problems on this same car and the ac is still working . I dont have an answer for how the pressure switch was causing the short and why its gone . My guess is its still in the harness and wil...	3
	2000 Mercedes-Benz E430 4.3L comp won,t run VIN: WDBJF70J2Y Thanks to everyone .Turns out you can get alot of data from the ac head as well as clearing codes witch i had 4 of .one i am pretty sure was my problem child .ref pres sensor.BUT i had to clear them before i could run system and watch dtat on ac head.Pretty c...	8
	2002 Nissan Altima 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1N4AL11DX2 I'd like to thank all of you that took the time to reply to my request for help. The general consensus was a head gasket failure or cracked head. We finally got authorization from the customer and pulled the head. There was no obvious sign of gasket failure or... Trouble codes: P0217 (Engine overtemp condition).	14
	2006 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L Electronic VIN: 1N4BA41E16 I sent car to dealer to have tcm replaced custmer just called me very happy warranty covered tcm.Changing trans fluid was just coincidental and yes i did use metric K fluid thanks for all the replies.	9
	1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.2L passlock/cluster VIN: 1G2JB1248V Alright, the moment everyone has been waiting for. The UART connection at the OBD2 connector is not the same wire as that feeds the cluster. Underneath the radiator there was a break in the UART (tan) wire, and a few others. I cleaned them up, soldered and ...	8
	2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L Headlamps VIN: 1G2NW52E0Y Thanks to all of you awesome techs who wrote to help with this one! The problem turned out to be the junction (relay/fuse) box after all. There should have been continuity between the l/h headlamp fuse, pin 87a and pin 30 of the DRL relay in the normally-clo...	15
	1999 Saab 9-5 2.3L compressor VIN: YS3ED45E5X Fix was pressure sensor, had customer take to dealer and they confirmed it was pressure sensor so customer brought it back and we installed pressure sensor and a/c worked fine I don't know if mitchell test for troubleshooting is correct I did not have voltage ...	2
	2007 Subaru Forester XT Limited 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1SG69667 The replies I received suggested that this vehicle may still be under warranty. I suggested to the customer to contact Subaru. She was informed that the emmisions warranty on this car is only three years or 36000 kilos. They rescanned and told her she needed t... Trouble codes: P2440, P1410.	3
	2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T 1.8L Mechanical VIN: 9BWDE61J83 thank you for all the replies i never got the car to act up and brakes to lock up drove car for miles and hours stop and go every situation you can think of never acted up but the customer requested that the booster and master cylinder be replaced so we did ha...	18
	2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWCD31Y05 there was a flash for the pcm.tsb 08-10-2016958 it changed the miss fire strategies all is well thanks for every bodys help Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304.	9

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