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	2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4L Boot release VIN: ZAR9370000 Hi Anyone know where the control unit is fitted to open tailgate. it wont work from remote or dash button. checked system out, button working, tailgate latch working wire to tailgate good. lose wire under dash cant find where it goes too. Thanks Frank	View
	1997 BMW 528i 2.8L all gears After replacing transmission with a used one test drove, trans didn't shift right or really at all. found code 100 for speed monitoring or gear monitoring according to all data. pinned out speed sensor and checked a few other wires back to the tcm going off a ...	View
	2001 BMW 330Ci 3.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WBABS53441 Engine stalls when letting off the throttle some times when stopping or slowing down then starts rite back up with no engine codes. Some times and some times with a code p0340 replaced throttle pedal at first because i could push the pedal and there was no res... Trouble codes: P0340 (Cam sensor)	View
	2004 BMW 330i 3.0L MIL Lamp on, extended crank VIN: WBAEV53484 Hi guys, I got this vehicle from another shop. They recently replaced the head gasket and now it have an extended crank issue. Holding down on the gas pedal will not help it fire up right away. Scan for codes and this is what I got. P0727, p0700, p1315, and p2... Trouble codes: P1315, P2766, P0727	View
	2006 BMW 650i 4.8L Unknown VIN: WBAEK13456 This vehicle belongs to a friend of mine. His warranty just ran out at the dealer, and they could not find the problem, while it was under warranty. It has a slight shimmy while driving, and then a rotating noise while turning (same either way). I think it's a...	View
	1993 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Starting VIN: 4356345634 I had this vehicle towed in with a no start complaint. I don't have any voltage at the signal wire and I jumped it with a remote start and it starts and immediately dies. I replaced the key lock switch connected the new wires and still doesn't start or have an...	View
	2002 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L Abs Module VIN: 3G5DA03E12 Code co550, c0035 c0245, in abs codes, after replacement of two new front hubs, due to wheel speed codes	View
	2005 Buick Terraza CXL 3.5L starts and stalls VIN: 5GADV331X5 vehicle came into shop for missfire yesterday, after testing found cylinder 3 spark plug was internally defective, replaced, missfire gone. Second issue is that the van will start and stall, it doesn't matter what temp the vehicle is, ambient air temp makes no...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1JC5248Y I don't know where to begin with this one. It came in with the customer complaining that the cluster didn't work. No speedo., temp, fuel, etc. When the key was cycled all the bulb checks would happen and then go out, leaving just the CEL and the Air Bag lite o...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L White smoke VIN: 1GCHK231X1 THANKS FOR TAKING TIME TO CHECK THIS ONE OUT. Primary problem is heavy white smoke from exhaust at idle and worse under acceleration. Cooling system is full and holds pressure. We do have a tech2 scanner. Fuel rates on scanner are all at 0. I can increase fuel...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GCHG35R82 Thanks for any help! The vehicle will die at hwy speeds, during parking operations or just at idle but will restart within less than 10 seconds. When it dies on the Hwy he doesn't even have to pull over to restart it. The problem is no codes ever set, we check...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L ac VIN: 1G1JS12422 need help from gm techs or ac techs. car came in 2 weeks ago with complant of no ac cooling.confirmed no cool air from vents.low side pressure 45 to 55 .do not have high side reADING BAD HOSE ON MY PART.customer said freon had been added before.my opinion is t...	View
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire VIN: 2GCEK19TX3 I know there are a lot of posts for similar issues, but I cannot find one that matches what I've got. This really feels to me like the EGR valve is stuck open at idle, except it's not a California car, and has no EGR valve. I know my problem is linked in some ... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.2L cranking VIN: 6G1WB58K06 basically our customer replaced there battery, still would not crank for them and had it towed to the shop. this is a no crank condition with all else normal, i sure the security system is armed but dont see the typical GM security light? and cant find a manua...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.8L Low speed activation VIN: 1GCCS14816 Greetings, This truck had the ABS light on all the time and there is ABS activation at slower speeds on dry pavement. Had Codes C0040 RF wheel speed sensor circuit and C0221 RF channnel in release too long. Cleared codes and they returned right away. We tested...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic LT 6.6L MIL Lamp on, No power! VIN: 1GCHK29D77 I have this 07 Duramax that has some issues! Under a heavy load (heavy loaded trailer) it will set a P0087 and have NO POWER! The customer has been having this problem for a few weeks now. I don't have much information on it because I can never get it to act u... Trouble codes: P0087	View
	2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0L Surge VIN: 1GCGG29KX8 We have this 08 Express the customer complaint is the following. Speedometer will stop working, there is unwanted acceleration ( i assume a surge ), the ABS lamp comes on. We have doubled checked all connectors and power and ground feeds. We have not been able... Trouble codes: P0573 (circuit 1 brake high), P0122 (p0222-), P0222 (p0223-), P0223	View
	2000 Chrysler Voyager 2.4L Cluster VIN: 2B4FP25B2Y This is a friend car.now the problem is that he put o switch in it for a no start problem.noe that didn't work.i get it and i see that if you jump the pink and black wire to the red wire comoing off the ignition switch the cluster and the radio etc all start t...	View
	1994 Dodge Dakota 5.2L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1B7HL26Y8R Ok yall, got a bit of a headache in my shop today. 1994 Dodge Dakota with excessive nox emissions at 15mph. at 25mph all emissions are perfect. the vacuum at idle is 20inhg. but at 15mph at 50 percent load it goes to under 10hg as low as 5hg. i just replaced t...	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Steering VIN: 307KU28C43 Vehicle came to shop with owner complaint of uncontrolable wheel and or steering shimmy after hitting a bump at road speed 60+mph. We diagnosised loose ball joint in center link and stabalizer worn. We replace both center link and stabalizer. Owner returned co...	View
	2005 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L Mechanical VIN: 1D4HB38N15 A/C wont cool below 62 degrees. Same both front or rear ducts. Have charged dual system to 2.0lbs and 2.5 according to sticker with poor cooling either way. Condensor fan runs strong. Have also tried pinching heater hose. Could I have a bad compressor? Even wi...	View
	2007 Dodge Caliber SE 1.8L Electronic VIN: 1B3HB28B17 i have no power at compresser and have never saw a set up like this one , it does not have a clutch , cant find any fuses blown and cant find any relays , no codes for ac , i just dont know where to look . ac gages show 90 lbs ? thank you for your time!	View
	1970 Ford E-300 Econoline Club Wagon 5.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: E33GHK8344 This one's got me frustrated. Engine blows black smoke. Was doing it before engine was replaced and still is. I rebuilt original carb. and nothing changed. Customer insisted on putting a reman carb on. Same thing. Motorcraft 2bbl. Engine runs real nice, decent...	View
	1997 Ford Probe 2.0L No Start Customer had vehicle towed to us today for a no-start. He said he just replaced the head and timing belt because the head was warped from overheating. He stated that the vehicle overheated and then died while driving. And now, after the repairs, it will crank ...	View
	1998 Ford Ranger XL 2.5L no start VIN: 1FTYR10C6W Customer said he stopped and turned off the switch, and it never started again. We have B+ to coils, B+ to injectors, power to fuel pump, crank but no start. We also have ground to the coils any time the switch is on...thinking computer problem...it won't comm...	View
	1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4.6L Gauges VIN: 1FMRU18W4W Hey i have run out of ideas here. I got this expedition with a locked engine and dont know anything else about it. I put a new one in and it runs great but the gauges are reading crazy.with key on sometimes the gas will read right then fall to empty and the vo...	View
	2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 6.8L power locks VIN: 1FTSW31S5Y door locks do not work read related repair	View
	2000 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 7.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1FDXF46S5Y This truck is the NIGHTMARE of all NIGHTMARES. This truck cranks for a long time in the morn and even when it is hot it cranks too long, high pressure oil comes right up to about 450. When it does start is runs terrible, misses all the time on 1 and 3, compres... Trouble codes: P1316, P0541, P0640	View
	2004 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Hesitation VIN: 1FTPW14524 This Ford pickup has a intermitten slight hesitation at about 1400 to 1800 RPMs. With the fuel pressure guage hooked up, we don't notice any difference in the fuel pressure psi whether it's hesitating or not. When it does hesitate, you can hear the throttle pl...	View
	2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Air Bag VIN: 1FAFP36384 this car was in an accident and drivers air bag was deployed we have replaced driver's bag and module under console between seats, now it has code B1877, and what would be the most likely problem, what will i need to do next to repair this car thanks for your ...	View
	2005 Ford Freestyle SE 3.0L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMZK01135 Hi All, This one is killing me. We have a Freestyle trying to run on 90psi fuel pressure. Current code P0191, scan tool data shows 0 psi so we replaced FPTS with same results. After further testing realized the 5volt reference at sensor was 2.4 volts. Backprob... Trouble codes: P0191 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor circuit performance)	View
	1991 GMC C1500 Sierra 4.3L Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1GTEC14Z1M Vehicle came in with a start and die when cold. Not cold outside, cold engine. Complaint has been verified easily. The truck will either start and die after about 3-5 seconds or it will start and run but want to die if the engine is warmed up above 140. I don'...	View
	1993 GMC Safari 4.3L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1GTDM19Z1P Vehicle arrived at our shop after another shop investigated misfire without being able to fix. Found arcing plug wire on #1 cylinder and replaced plugs and wires. Now there appears to be an EGR fault that I cannot pinpoint. If the engine RPM is raised off idle...	View
	2004 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L 4wd lite on VIN: RROO48576J hi all and thanx for looking. i am looking at this for a friend. i have tried 4 scanners and can get no info out of the system. the service 4wd lite is on and 4wd is inoperable. i pulled the number 8 fuse under the hood and the lite went off for about 20 secon...	View
	2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L Instrument Cluster VIN: 2GTEK19B95 Originally the vehicle came in with an intermittant no start roughly once a week. We verified this no start 1 time. When this condition occured the dash lights come on, but there was no crank. This condition lasted for roughly 10 turns of the key. There was no...	View
	2007 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L Accessories VIN: 1GKEV33797 I am working on a 2007 GMC Acadia that is used by a local radio station for a "Freeway Hero". When I received the vehicle, it had over an inch of standing water in it. I extended the sunroof drains and repaired 16 other leaks (light bar and other accessories),...	View
	2002 Honda Accord Value Package 2.3L running lights VIN: 772A081393 signal lights ,headlights,brake lights all work but running lights dont work.put a combination light switch on it sill same problem.when i turn running lights on the red/yellow wire out of switch it grounds,wireing diagram shows it going to atail light relay,a...	View
	1998 Hyundai Sonata GL 2.0L Monitors VIN: KMHCF24FXT Hey fellow techs, i have a 98 sonata that wont reset emission monitors: cataylst, evap, o2 sensor, o2 heater, egr. Vehicle came from another shop, they did a tune-up for the repair, did not fix and still runs bad at idle. Replaced iac motor for the code. Vehic... Trouble codes: P0505 (Idle control)	View
	2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 2.0L Hesitation, Flat spot VIN: KMHDN46D04 Hello Hyundai Techs, We have a 2004 Elantra which hesitates on slight acceleration at slow speeds. I guess you can call it a "flat spot". The vehicle will suddenly accelerate as the throttle is applied. While scoping the MAF the signal went low as the symptom ... Trouble codes: P0102, P0113	View
	2004 Isuzu NPR 6.0L MIL Lamp on, no communication VIN: 4KLB41U24J All fuses have been tested and ok,tested the datalink wires from the obd2 connector to the pcm test ok.Tested grounds ok.Tried another pcm still unable to communicate	View
	1999 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, no throttle response VIN: SAJGX2048X ok jaguar techs, i need some help. i have had this car at my shop for 1 month now, trying to fix it on my own. Now i"m coming to you guys for help; car came in with a code Po121, throtlte pedal position sensor switch circuit range performance) I went to alldat... Trouble codes: P0121	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
	1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2L No Start VIN: 1J4GZ58Y9R Hey everyone and thanks in advance for any help i can get. This vehicle came in 2 months ago for a state inspection. I put the sticker on it and sent the customer on his way. The next week he returns saying that his daughter was stranded the night before and t...	View
	2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GX48S51 Thank you in advance for your help. This car has a mil with multiple misfire codes. Car runs OK, but over 3500 rpm mil will start flashing. In addition to the multiple misfire codes, when we view the freeze frame, it shows rpm at 0 and map at 0, and we don't ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0304, P0306	View
	2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J8HR58N58 Fuel pressure normal. Tested for vacuum leaks. None found. Observed O2 readings in my solus pro scan tool and O2 readings are close to desired voltage. Most of the time it is pretty smooth. At other times appears to have a dead miss. Cannot pinpoint any cylind... Trouble codes: P0132 (B1S1 O2 Signal High voltage), P0138 (B1S2 O2 signal high voltage), P0300 (Random misfire)	View
	2001 Kia Sportage EX 2.0L keyway for crankshaft VIN: KNDJA72361 Hello all and thanks for reading this post. first off this kia was brought to me in dec of 09 for a code p1115 the hold light on the dash was flashing i couldnt trce the issue down so i sent the car to kia dealership. when i got the car back it ran good until ...	View
	2004 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L HVAC/Suspension VIN: SALME11474 We have this vehicle here, and the Suspension is inactive along with the HVAC, the steering column will tilt up and down, but not in and out, We have replaced the BCM with the logic that this controls the signal to the two systems that are inoperative, with no...	View
	2000 Lexus RX300 3.0L door locks, blower motor VIN: JT6HF10UXY Need help on this one. Have a 00 rx300 that lost a few electrical items at the same time. Door locks stopped working then blower motor and led display is not showing any a/c funtions on the display. There was no electrical issues with the car, and it was not j...	View
	2006 Lexus IS250 2.5L starting/ long crankbat VIN: JYHBK26256 replaced battery three days ago and vehicle came back on tow truck claiming it stalled while driving. all i got is a long crank and after second crank attempt vehicle starts and runs fine. am i supposed to initialize some system other than power windows. or do...	View
	2007 Lexus SC430 4.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JTHFN45Y67 Hello Lexus Technicians, I have this vehicle driving me nuts!! the vehicle will cranks and start just fine, but after 3 seconds the fuel pump losses the power supply from the relay, its happens very intermittently, sometimes its fine for a week then acts up fo...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Mechanical VIN: WDBJH65F7W Trying to replace the shift interlock linkage at the back of the trans, part# 140 270 13 65. Did one years ago but can't remember how I did it. You have to remove the pin that the arm pivots on to connect the new linkage, but I can't get this pin out. I though...	View
	1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Shift Lock VIN: WDBJH65F7W I replaced the shift interlock linkage at the back of the trans, part# 140 270 13 65. Now it won't come out of park. Brake lights work and it shifted fine before although it was leaking bad. Replaced the filter and pan gasket. Checked all fuses and OK. Checked...	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320 3.2L Electronic VIN: 4JGAB54E81 hi i am having a problem with ml320 its dosent change from 1 gear speedo dosent work asb light on and esp,on brake light on and pad warning on mil on have malf.codes p2068 p20cc p2036.(etc fault(impl.esp speed or comm.) rough road dectction sgnal.no/incorrect ...	View
	2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 4Matic 3.5L compressor VIN: 4JGCB65E26 Greetings all..First, I would like to thank everyone who is reading this and that can help me solve this problem that I'm having with this 2006 ME/BE R350. The Compressor would stop working during the hot days and would stay off for a long time before it would...	View
	1998 Mercury Villager GS 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4M2ZV111XW Replacing the cam sensor (distributor) tech unplugged it and the 4 wires came out of the bottom of the dist. Alldata colors don't match mine there are 4 blades at bottom of dist with 4 wires to connect... 1.green 2.white 3.red 4.black-- no stripes and no way o... Trouble codes: P0340 (Cam position sensor)	View
	2001 Nissan Primera 2500CC Excessive Emissions VIN: WRP12-0003 HI Guys, Nissan QR25 engine This car is from the Japanese domestic market & it found its way to Barbados. The initial problem with the car, was it was running with a rich mixture, & it would idle & then shut down after about 15mins. This car has two fuel pu...	View
	2002 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L No Start VIN: 3N1CB51D82 This sentra came in on the hook, crank no start, it has no spark, injector pulse, or fuel pressure, as well as no codes. After looking in the knowledge base, i checked the white and blue wire that goes under the battery tray, it is fine and has battery voltage...	View
	1991 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8L Mechanical VIN: 1G3HN54CXM Have an oil leak that is driving our shop nuts trying to find the cause...This car is a 3.8 ltr...We removed the timing cover to replace the broken magnet on the camshaft pully...( set a code code cam sensor),,,customer drove the car for about 100 miles...then...	View
	2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL 3.4L No Start VIN: 1G45C47KB5 hey guys. got this '01 alero that doesn't want to start sometimes. fuel pump runs with immediate fuel pressure. good spark. good clean car. it decides not to start sometimes. it does have the paskey system. there are no codes, ever. i was finally able to deter...	View
	1997 Plymouth Breeze 2.0L No Start VIN: 1P3EJ46C4T Vehicle would occasionally not start, found that after running for extended period of time vehicle would die. No spark, No injection pulse. Scope Cam and Crank signals at computer found crank signal missing replaced sensor no luck, removed insulation on crank ...	View

Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models

	Fix/Summary	Answers
	2003 BMW 760Li 6.0L Hesitation, Stall VIN: WBAGN8341D Thanks to all that responded. I noticed that multiplicative fuel trim on left bank was going -2.69, so I switched the maf sensor to the right side, cleared adaptations and test drove the car. The problem moved to the other side, so sounds like bad maf. Than...	5
	1995 Buick LeSabre Limited 3.8L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4HR53L4S All right guys and gals. I knew the whole goofy ground issue and had certainly checked into that. I wasn't aware of the TCC issue that some had mentioned, and that's why I had posted in the first place. I just wanted a new perspective on this wonderful gem of ...	18
	2000 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L cooling fans VIN: 1G4HP54K6Y This lesabre is cooling again.The compressor was the problem,found high side pressure sensor was not high enough to turn on cooling fans.A couple guys said probably compressor.Check clutch w/engine off and would turn real easy,internal compressor problem!!!tha...	7
	1990 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCDC14H3L I am closing this for now. the owner took the truck and we have not heard back from him about it. After the new distributor it ran so much better, he may be satisfied that it hiccups only once in awhile. Many thanks for the help on this and if I learn somet... Trouble codes: 42 (Spark control).	22
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L abs VIN: 1GCEK14VX1 thanks for your quick replies. i did finally find the line layout for the lines through ac delco website. thanks again	10
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L noise VIN: 1GCHK23U55 Sent truck to dealer. After talking with the gm techline they say this is normal. They have changed the intake design because of this. But not a problem.	12
	2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 5.3L Drive-axles VIN: 1GNEK13T66 first,THANK YOU iatn and members that replied. there was many replies suspecting bearing failure which was not the case.Randy and Jacob hit the nail on the head. while my wife Amy hit the axle with a block of wood and bfh, i pried against the side gears and us...	15
	2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1AL55F27 A huge Thanks to all who replied! But unfortunately I could not duplicate the concern in the shop. I checked, cleaned and de-electrolyzed all grounds and powers and all major connectors. The codes did not conclude any problems, except checking connectors and s... Trouble codes: P0575 (p0700-), P0700 (u0073-), U0073 (u0121-), U0121.	9
	1996 Chrysler Sebring LX 2.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4C3AU42N5T I very much appreciate everybody's help. I ended up throwing a crank sensor at the car, which seemed like it fixed it, for about 70 miles. It didnt. I told the customers about the recommendations I received on here, and they said thanks but they decided to who...	8
	2001 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 2C8GP64L61 Thanks to everyone that took the time to reply! I found the wiring that goes across the front of the engine to be rubbed through on the lower front motor mount! Thanks again!	11
	2001 Chrysler Concorde LX 2.7L No Start VIN: 2C3HD46RX1 i want to thank everyone who replied. it was a 2002 motor with the wrong flywheel reluctor and the cam reluctors where different to. found the originals in the trunk of the car.installed and all is well. thank you	14
	1998 Dodge Dakota 3.9L 3-4 shift VIN: 1B7GG22X3W Truck it fixed! I recieved 4 replies and all of you were very much on the right idea... Robert from New York suggested O/D piston retainer indexed incorrectly, Dave from Florida suggested a torn lip seal on the o/d piston or selective spacer missing causing p...	5
	2001 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4B3AG42H01 The car is back for another situation with about 400 miles on it and the light is out, no pending codes. The customer says the car runs better with better fuel mileage as well. I ended up only replacing the Manifold Vacuum Sensor and did not touch any O2 sen... Trouble codes: P0155 (O2 Heater Circuit B2S1), P0134 (No O2 Activity B1S1), P0401 (Insufficient EGR Flow), P1400 (Manifold Diff. Pressure Sensor).	3
	2002 Dodge Caravan Sport 3.3L speed/cruise control VIN: 1B4GP45342 Broken wire in replacement wiring harness. Replaced wire and all is good.	3
	2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Engine rattle VIN: 1D7HA16D44 We ran a cold pressure check on startup with a manual oil pressure gauge and of course the truck didn't make the noise. We waited 2 more days and the engine rattled for 2-3 seconds but the oil pressure was 55 psi while it was doing it. It seems something is dr...	7
	1992 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1FMDU32XXN well Daniel from cali said something in his reply that helped alot, the poor welding job on the front of the cat was leaking like crazy so sent her back to meineke to fix that, i also removed the shorting plug for the timing connecter that (i read in alldata) ...	10
	1995 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Converter TCC VIN: IFALP45T6S OK... Sorry this is late in coming. It's been done for some time, but I just haven't had time to sit down at the computer… First let me say that I really appreciate the responses I received. The problem ended up being the transmission itself. Not sure if it ...	5
	1997 Ford F-250 7.5L No Start VIN: 1FTHX26G1V After checking the wiring harness, I replaced the stator inside the distributor. It was showing a good waveform while checking with a lab scope, but everything else had been replaced, all but the wire harness.	10
	2004 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L Unknown VIN: 1FTSW31P24 As of right now the vehicle appears to be fixed. The transfer-case was over filled, so it was removed and seals replaced. The truck has been sitting for the last 2 weeks because the owner is out of town. We put around 70 miles on it before they went out of tow...	14
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L cam phaser VIN: 1FTSX215X5 we have not fixed this problem as of yet...recently removed drivers side cam caps ,inspected for any restriction,none found ,cam looks new...also removed drivers side vct solenoid and did not find a screen that could be restricted and the chamber the solenoid ...	4
	2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 5.4L engine VIN: 1F3346660F Found a bad rocker arm.Don't know how I missed this the first time around.Thanks for all of your suggestions.	21
	2003 GMC Savana 3500 6.0L Starting VIN: 1GKHG35U93 problem goes back to comunication from bcm to pcm, and lack of security lite form bcm, van was towed to gm dealer, reprogaming both bcm & pcm is what i was told fixed van. thanks for all the help.	5
	2003 Honda Civic DX 1.7L no ac compressor VIN: 2HGES16463 Thanks to all, thermo sensor was the problem as some of you guys states. Note: even if I disconnected the compressor hose to get access it was a #@$%^ of a job to properly connect the compressor clutch to the new switch. Next time I will remove the alternator....	8
	2003 Hummer H2 6.0L power windows,locks,cluster VIN: 5GRGN23U83 Gentlemen,this Hummer is fixed.I replaced the body control module. power windows and locks worked perfect.Had a hard time finding a used BCM.As always costumers never appreciate proper diagnosis.This car had been to other shops but oh well.I fixed it.Thanks to...	3
	1998 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: KMHWF2552Y Hello As most of you replied to replace the CRK sensor, I did along with the timing belt. The car seems to be fine, but the true test is if it works for the customer the next couple of weeks. Thanks for all of the great replies. Jeff	13
	2001 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: KM8SC83D21 Thank you everyone that helped me out by telling me to change the temp sensor. that was the problem. It was telling me the corect temp on the gauge but was sending the wrong signal to the ecu. The car left last night and I will give the customer a call later t... Trouble codes: P0118, P0002, P0711.	7
	1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS 3.2L rear seals VIN: 4S2CK58W6X Thank you most to Mark and Mike for the info. I found a bearing set from Car Quest world pack line. Came with the bearings, seals, and retainers. Fit like a glove. I removed the wheels, drums and shoes. Unhooked the line off the wheel cylinder and unclipp...	4
	1994 Lexus GS300 3.0L Excessive Emissions, lean VIN: JT8JS47E1R Well technically I didnt fix it but here is the so called repair. after everything was all said and done we had tried everything. even used a known good maf and a known good fuel pump. fuel pressure was good and volume was borderline so a pump was swaped for t...	13
	1988 Mercedes-Benz 300E 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: WBDEA26D2J I haven't fixed this vehicle yet as the customer hasn't decided what to do yet. I do believe the problem is within the fuel dist head. I will post a fix if he lets us fix it.	5
	1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.0L Crankshaft VIN: JA3XD64B0M THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE IDEAS, AND WELL SHANE GOT ME CHECKING THE FLEX PLATE FOR CRACKS IS WHERE I FOUND THE TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS LOOSE TIGHTEN BOLTS NOISE IS GONE. THANKS IATN	5
	1987 Nissan D21 2.4L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JN6ND115XH Had forgotten to mention in the post that disconnecting EGR did not change the symptoms. We had monitored primary ignition and distributor sensor outputs on the road and everything looked good with no dropouts and spark was more than sufficient to the plugs. O...	11
	1994 Toyota Camry 3.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: JT2GK12E8R Thanks for all of the help and advise. I did replace the crank and coolant sensors on this car and it had no effect. What I found was the ground at the back of the intake was loose and it had 3 wires that were for computer grounds. What had happened was someon...	18
	2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L compressor VIN: 5TBBV54117 PHILIP FROM MARYLAND , THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT. wHAT I FOUND WAS CORRECT - EXCEPT IT WAS CONFUSING THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WOULD BLOW WHEN GROUNDING THE PINK PIN 20 WIRE ON THE A/C AMPLIFIER. I WENT IN AGAIN, CHECK FOR A GROUND AT THE RELAY FROM THE ORIGINAL...	4
	2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 2.8L Limp In Mode VIN: WVWLH63B31 Only 3 replies to this request. There does not appear to be any way to test the TCM directly and I am still waiting on parts. Barret [...] suggesting checking a connector station behind the right kick panel, but in this case all was well there. When I finall...	4
	2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L Cooling Systems VIN: WVWPD63BX4 Thanks iatn i replaced the thermostat with another oem part the customer has not returned yet im sure ill see him beeing he is a friend	10

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