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1965 American Motors Ambassador 5.4L booster
Here's one for the veteran techs, this Ambassador came in with no power brake assist and very hard pedal. I put 3 different boosters(2 different brands)with new check valves on the car to no avail. It seems to have assist until throttle is lifted, but of cours...
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2000 BMW 740iL 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WBAGH83491
hello this car comes to me from another shop. it will not idle only surges and will sometimes stall. if it is put into gear engine will idle smooth at 1100rpm. code 134 is always there we have replaced the throttle motor and the dme but still cant get throttle... Trouble codes: 134 (learn lower throttle stop), 130 (function throttle)
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2003 BMW 745i 4.4L Safety VIN: WBAGL63403
Rt sunvisor mirror vanity was broken, so customer asked us to remove the sunvisor while waiting for SOP to come in (sunvisor disconnected). I started car and instantly got an airbag light. Plugged old sunvisor back in and erased fault. Disconnectd sunvisor and...
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1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0L Springs VIN: 1G1BN51E4K
Does anyone remember the moog part number for the front coil springs that will lift this caprice up high in the front.i'm buyng the coil springs for my son for christmasone of my co workers said to just use anything for a big block but i only want to do this o...
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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L Blower Resistor VIN: 2GCEK19T3X
Hi All, I have a issue with a customers vehicle where he has had 3 different blower motor resistors replaced due to no high blower speed. All other speeds work properly. After testing I found that the 30amp fused lead coming to the resistor was dead and had a ...
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1999 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1L Dragging VIN: 2G1WL52M9X
This fine GM product came in with the customer stating," I stopped for a stop sign and the car would not go anymore." I went for a drive with the customer and the vehicle ran great at first then when we stopped at a stop sign the AIRBAG light came on and the c...
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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4.2L Headlights VIN: 1GNDT13S72
New ignition switch fixed blower problem.
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1GCEK19T93
This engine idles low and surges to stay alive about 450-600 RPM. Misfire counters are counting up on all cylinders while at idle. After a while it will throw a P0300 random misfire code. Above idle, the engine runs great with no cutouts or misses. I have per... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Misfire)
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2006 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.5L reduced power VIN: 2G1WB55K76
Customer does mostly highway driving. Every couple days, while on the interstate, "reduced power" comes on. It will accel some but very sluggish. We could not duplicate so we cleaned t-plate and cleared codes. 4 days later, car returns with only p2135 (correla... Trouble codes: P2135, P0121
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2007 Chrysler 300 2.7L Interior Windows VIN: 2C3KK53G37
Hello all, kinda weird, vehicle has good heat output and changes from defrost to vent to floor etc. The problem is the side windows frost and ice up to the point that you can not see out, the air is hot like it should be, but seems to be moist??? The drain for...
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1995 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L Unknown VIN: 1B7HF16Z4S
Hello i got this truck in for a drive line noise sounds like the transfer case,its making a strange noise never heard this one before.It will do it on flat surface at about 53 mph,but will do it going up a incline same speed only for a few seconds.I have check...
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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L selenoid VIN: 1B4GP25R32
we change selenoid pack(new oem) for leak and trans filter+pan gasket after transmission dont change speed and set a dtc p0750 low and reverse clutch malfuction do you have a idea of that probleme ?
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Power Steering Pump VIN: 3D7LU38CX3
I have had no luck replacing the power steering pump. I have replaced this pump four or five times in the last three years. I have tried after market pumps, dealer pumps and still goes bad after a few months. this truck is not lifted and does not have oversize...
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.7L four wheel drive VIN: 1D7HU18D24
thanks in advance for any help,this truck service four wheel drive light on and will not shift the transfer case when the selecter switch is moved,I have tryed to comand with the scan tool and still wont do anything when I try to retrieve a code it tells me in...
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2004 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7L Cuts out VIN: 1D4HB48D24
Hi guys this Dodge Durango 5.7 giving me code [...] etc,electrionc throttle control light will flash and no power shut key off and start back up will drive ok for few minites and it will happen again perform alldata flow daig for code told me to replace cra... Trouble codes: P1618 (Sensor reference voltage 1 circuit erratic)
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2001 Ford Focus LX 2.0L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1FAFP33P61
This car has come from another shop, they replaced the coil, plugs and wires, and EGR valve. This one will run rough (feels like secondary misfire)when at cruise. It runs smoothly at idle and under accl. we have found that if the EGR valve is disconnected the ...
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2001 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Wipers VIN: 1FMCU04101
The motor assembly came with no wiring diagram. What i need is the information for the new plug to the motor, i can get the original plug information 5 wire flat.. The new plug is a 5 wire, however it is 3pins and then 2 pins below.. We did try the pin 1 to pi...
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2002 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0L Starting VIN: 1FMZU73K62
Hey all. Customer had this truck towed to our shop. His wipers would not shut off so he got out under the hood and messed with the various relays in the power fuse block. He says after that the vehicle would not start but I can't trust that information. Anyway...
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2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FAFP58U05
inttermittent no start, fuel pressure ok and has spark. crank signal present.
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2005 Ford F-150 XL 5.4L Mechanical VIN: 1FTPW14535
Truck came in last week for checkover(Customer bought 1 month ago) - We suggested plugs(were original) - Of course 5 of 8 plugs broke off, which we were able to get all out(3 valves per cylinder 5.4 motor) - Customer drove truck & 4 days later(90 miles) came b...
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2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FTSW21P57
ok guy's i have this truck smell fuel under hood seems to be coming through breather system,smokes out breather,cust says it puddles we have not seen this,also smokes white smoke when you first start for a few min.thanks for any help eddie
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1998 GMC Sonoma SL 2.2L NO 1st gear VIN: 1GTCS1943X
This truck Starts IN 2nd gear not 1st gear. I put the scanner and its starts in 2nd all gears work fine excep 1st when i put it in Low gear manualy it goes into 2nd gear. When I force 1st gear with the scanner it displays its on Park Neutral. NO Check Engine c...
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1999 GMC K1500 Sierra SLT 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTEK19T9X
The vehicle originally had code P0332 stored indicating an issue with the "rear" knock sensor circuit. Replaced both knock sensors and the sub harness. Now, we no longer have the P0332 code stored for the rear knock sensor but the light is back on with code P0... Trouble codes: P0327 (Knock sensor circuit - front)
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2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 6.6L Electronic VIN: 1GTHK23D46
ALLISON EXPERTS HELP!!! We are a tire shop and repair facility but no transmission guys. This is my personal truck which makes this such a pisser. There is no one around me close that knows anything about Allison transmissions. I have a remote start that has b...
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1995 Honda Accord EX 2.7L No Start VIN: 1HGCE66695
help!!! I have very long crank time on this car,30-60sec,once its started itwill bog down if you give it any gas, for the first few sec,then will run great until it cools off again,checked iAtn for any others who may have had same problem. no luck. help!!! I h...
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1995 Honda Accord EX 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCEG640S
1995 Honda Accord 2.7l V6 with p0441 evap system purge flow low. Check purge valve with smoke machine and it's flowing correctly when commanded manually with power probe. Check wiring on engine performance and this vehicle only have a purge valve. Does the val... Trouble codes: P0441
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2001 Hyundai XG300 3.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHFU45D71
I'm going to be brief as I have checked all the basics. I have been thru the diagnostic procedure for these codes as written in shopkey and replaced the pcm with no change. Found similar problems posted here, on identifix and Hyundai's own site. My Problem i... Trouble codes: P0120 (Tps 1 open), P0123 (Tps 1 circuit)
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2008 Infiniti FX35 3.5L Tpms VIN: JNRAS08W88
We replaced four tires. after reinstalling them on the vehicle, we attempted the reset/re-learn process per Infinity. The car would only read the LF & RR pressures. We tried a replacement sensor @ the LR with the same results. We put the original one back in...
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1989 Isuzu Trooper S 2.6L Engine VIN: JACCH58E1K
Truck is loosing 1 gallon every 100 miles. Truck has no run problems, no excessive smoke from tail pipe. I removed all plugs (looked normal) and used a color borascope to look into the cylinders, all looked the same and normal (carbon deposites). oil and coola...
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2001 Isuzu Trooper LS 3.5L Buzzing at rear VIN: JACDJ58X41
This vehicle has a very loud buzz or rattle at 35 MPH with the accel. pedal slightly pressed. This buzz seems to be coming from the rear area of the truck but everything is tight. The muffler has been replaced thinking it might have been loose inside. The orig...
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2000 Jaguar XK8 4.0L ABS module VIN: SAJJA42C7Y
ABS/TCS has the trouble code C1155 (Left front ABS sensor). No other codes. We are using the Auto Enginuity tester with Jaguar enhancement. It has limited functionality with only code readout. This trouble code can be cleared and will not return when re-quizi...
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2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Starting VIN: SAJDA01C6Y
Hi there Jag techs. We have just installed a new instrument panel into this Jag and of course now we are needing to get the instrument panel programmed to the vehicle as well as the keys programmed to the security system. We have Ford 2534 passthru module prog...
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2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: SAJDA01N61
This vehicle runs rough and stalls at temps below 40 degrees. At first the vehicle was very difficult to hold the RPM at 1000 to 2000 to keep it from stalling you had to hold it a 3000 RPM.. I found that the manifold tuning valve was leaking vacuum. After the ...
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2004 Jaguar XJ8 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJWA71CX4
Mil on w/ no driveability issues.retrieved dtc p0171 (lean bank 1). Oxygen sensors switching normally. Not much disparity between short and long fuel trims bank to bank. Suspect bank two would flag soon. Long fuel trims 8-9% at idle, approx 18% at 70 mph cruis... Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean bank 1)
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2004 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.2L air suspension VIN: SAJXA74C04
Thanks in advance for your time. This Jaguars suspension is bottomed out. Customer tells me car displays "check suspension" but it won't for me. My Modis doesn't do crap on this car, all data is no help. Fuses are all o.k., ride height sensor all intact. I don...
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1999 Lexus ES300 3.0L starting VIN: JT8BF28G8X
a 1999 ES300 Lexus came into the shop with a CEL on code PO330 diagnosed problem as a bad ECU, we located a used one and the original key, After installation we can start and run the car with the donor key taped to the original key but we cannot get the origin...
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1996 Lincoln Town Car Executive 4.6L Dash VIN: 1LNLM81W4T
When crank vehicle and even while driving a knocking noise is in dash above radio & a/c. The problem continues even with ac or radio off & even while vehicle is at a stop. Some mornings it does it & some it does not.
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2001 Mazda MPV LX 2.5L Intake Manifold VIN: JM3LW28Y31
This van has a strange resonance noise from the intake when under high vacuum (decel). It will echo through the air filter box. Kind of a whoop-whoop-whoop noise. We tried removing the air filter housing entirely and the noise is still there / no real change e...
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.0L Straman Convertible VIN: WDB1260441
Hello, THIS is a STRAMAN CONVERTIBLE I have the top that will not latch but eveything esle works properly. I narrowed it down to the Short ram pump above the brake pedal. There are no visible markings on the pump, it's a Hydraulic unit. Do anyone know where I ...
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D 3.0L Water pump VIN: WDBEB33D3H
Normal water pump replacement repair. Bolt (1) that holds fan clutch to pump is not correct size for replacement pump. (too large - original bolt is 10mm, replacement pumps all require a 9mm ) Can't locate a 9mm x 1.75 bolt and pump suppliers are of no help. C...
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1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 5.0L No Start VIN: WDBFA66E6M
Hey all. I have been on a bit of a hiadous but I'm back. One crazy motorcycle trip on the mainland for a couple of months and I'm back to work. So here it is I am trying to help another shop with this Merc. The car simply enough has no spark. Alldata as we kno...
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2004 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 1.8L alternator VIN: 2030401A57
Car is 08/03 Benz C230 Kompressor, W203.040 with M271 using SIM4 with BSS alternator control. Delivered with "ESP" warning light and red "Alternator" warning in the digital display. SDS scan showed several overvoltage codes which turned on the ESP light. Batte...
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on, Catylist temperature VIN: WDBUF65J85
Hey guys, this one has really got me stumped. I'm hoping my iATN karma will finally pay off cuz I've helped many on here over the years. I'll try to keep this as short and to the point as I can. I've performed the tasks mentioned above many times on Benz produ... Trouble codes: P0151 (G3/3 Left O2 Sensor Before TWC Short Circuit In the Signal Line), P0131 (G3/4 Right O2 Sensor Before TWC Short Circuit in the Signal Line)
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1997 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MELM55UXV
Here goes. Vehicle originally came in after sitting 4 years in customers driveway. Vehicle somehow started and drove 3 miles to our shop on old gas. After running a short time in our service bay the engine started making a tapping noise. Found #3 intake valve ... Trouble codes: P0135 (O2 heater circuit b1s1), P0141 (O2 heater circuit b1s2), P0155 (O2 heater circuit b2s1), P0161 (O2 heater circuit b2s2)
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2006 Nissan Sentra 1.8L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D66
This sentra it`s driving me crazy,i`ve tried with brand new cranck and cam sensors and still, the same problem.at morning cold hestitates.some times shift in drive position with the brake pedan on hesitates too. Does some body have any idea? Trouble codes: P0011
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1995 Oldsmobile 88 Royale 3.8L Intake plenum VIN: 1G3HN52K1S
We replaced this guys intake plenum in June because the EGR had melted it like these cars do. Now, 4000 miles and 6 months later it's melted again in the same fashion just not to the same degree. I checked codes thinking maybe the motor was too lean and raisin...
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1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G2FS22K2T
Initial inspection revealed foreign material in purge solenoid. We replaced purge solenoid, flushed the lines from the tank, and replaced charcoal canister. Vehicle returned a few days later MIL 'ON' P1441... again. Data shows "Evap Vacuum Switch"[ON]. This ... Trouble codes: P1441 (Evap flow detected during non purge event)
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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT1 3.8L power steering pump VIN: 2G2WP52204
Hi Guys n Gals, My customer is extremely sensitive to noises. Got most all of the noise out of her car last year, did a lot of pm and service, did not do recommended power steering fluid flush. Came in last month for a noisy power steering pump, had been havin...
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2006 Pontiac G6 3.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G2ZG55B56
the car stalls on coast intermittently.there are no codes in car even after stall.put the car in neutral and starts right up.does not miss or hesitate car runs great otherwise.the local dealer replaced throttle assembly and fuel pump. then they gave up and sai...
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2002 Subaru Forester S 2.5L manual shift VIN: JF1SF656X2
trailered car to shop. seemed to be stuck in gear. in neutral car would move forward as if in 1st gear. we got to the shop & were able to drive into shop but no longer seemed to be stuck in gear. this has not happened again since. due to cold weather, we decid...
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2008 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4S4BP62C18
Got kind of a strange one here. First time really working on these new subarus and this one is personally well kept for my family. The check engine light is on and the cruise control light is flashing(assuming because of the DTC) for a P0026. Have seen this co... Trouble codes: P0026
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2000 Toyota Tacoma SR5 2.7L Speedo,Tach VIN: 4TAWM72NOY
Hello Toyota tech;s this truck lost the speedo and the tach pinned. Have code for VSS sensor. VSS is ok, has anyone seen a problem like this before I get too deep. Code P0500 VSS sensor. Thanks for any help
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1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L No Start VIN: WVWCE83A7T
the car has no fuel pump, has no power at the fuel pump, wiring seems ok, checked fuel pump relay and seems ok. Car has spark, cranks over but will not start.
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1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L crankshaft timing gear bolt VIN: WVWPD63B5X
I'm doing my first timing belt on a AHA V6 engine.All Data is calling for the crank gear bolt to be tighten to [...] +180 degrees, is this correct? If so should the threads and washer be greased or lubed with anything? Is this a one time use bolt? Is th...
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2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 4.2L wear sensors VIN: WVGCM77L04
the lite stays on.we jumpered sensors but still the same.it only has rear sensors,is thie right ? the front harness is there but r f connector has only 1 yellow wire.lf has 2 wires front has no sensors.
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2006 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5 2.5L radio VIN: 3VWRF31Y16
This car was sent here by a body shop that repainted the hood. In the time it took them the battery went dead and locked the radio. I first tried to get the radio serial number with the vag com and was unable. I manually pulled the radio. I called the dealer w...
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1999 Acura Integra GS-R 1.8L Compressor VIN: JH4DC2392X
Thank you to everyone who gave a suggestion. The suggestion for checking engine coolant temp was the key. The thermostat was sticking causing engine temp to rise and shutting off the compressor via the computer, however the gauge in the vehicle was showing no...
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2001 Audi Allroad Quattro 2.7L air suspension VIN: WAUYP54B81
Thanks to everyone who replied. Turns out it blew the fuse for the compressor. The replacement fuse blew after one week. We replaced the compressor and everything is fine.
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1997 BMW 318i 1.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBACC0323V
after studying a wiring diagram in an effort to test wiring between ecm and purge valve i found the wrong connecter was installed on purge valve after another shop had replaced the air pump. the connecter for the air pump and purge valve are the same except fo... Trouble codes: P0455 (Evap gross leak/ noflow).
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1999 BMW 323i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAM3334X
This one is fixed and out the door.During testing car ran for about an hour when suddenly temperature start rising .After checking found failed head gasket.Customer approved complete head job,cat on bank 2 and front oxygen sensor.Thanks to all of you who spare... Trouble codes: 246 (Secondary air system low flow Bank 2), 242 (Misfire cyl. 5), 243 (Misfire 6), 241 (Misfire cyl. 4).
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2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L Oil pressure gauge VIN: 1GNFK16337
I bought the tool to check oil pressure and oil pressure was 47 at idle warmed up. I checked the screen under the pressure switch and it did not look bad so I removed screen and installed sending unit started truck pressure was about 55 so I put in a new scree...
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2006 Chrysler 300 Limited 3.5L Cooling System VIN: 2C3LKS3G06
After many sleepless nights,and when the dust settled. It turned out to be the engine oil cooler. Thanks to all
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1998 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Rear Air Bags VIN: 1FMPU18L2W
Thanks for all advice; customer decided to go with the air ride elimination kit, on recommendation from Dan and Ernest.
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2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 7.3L horn VIN: 1FTNW21F32
Thanks for the replies but customer had to take vehicle and has not come back in for me to check out any further but when he does I will send feedback. I know all of you are [...] about the horn contacts behind the air bag is the issue. Thanks again for the r...
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2006 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Right Turn Signal VIN: 1FMPU17516
Many thanks to those who replied to our request for help! All of the the info was helpful, but we want to lend special thanks to Jake from Minnesota who was on track with his suggestion of a possible connection between the trailer park lamp circuit and the act...
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2001 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 5.3L No Start VIN: 2GTEK19T01
Its been a week and havn't had any more problems after replacing ignition 1 relay thanks to everyone who responded.
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2003 GMC Savana 2500 4.3L starter VIN: 1GTGG25V03
IM am waiting fot the driver to drop van back off -this was a wet start only on starter crank - and we now are into our snow season -so I dont think he will return truck untill spring time --we got some very good info about across feed power into that starter...
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1996 Honda Civic EX 1.6L No Start VIN: 1HGEJ6522T
we installed a brand new cardone distributor , I spoke to owner and he said all is fine !!! I wish to thank all who helped and most said you must install a brand new distributor on hondas as their is a high failure return rate on rebuilts -thanks again and ha...
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2007 Honda Accord EX 3.0L horn VIN: 1HGCM66547
Sorry this fix is late, but I wanted to be sure it was fixed. Thanks for the helpful replies! Some said that I had a bad clock-spring but I moved forward assuming that it was good. Others referred to a problem with the ground through the steering column. I che...
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2004 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L No Start VIN: KMHWF25S44
Hey all you wonderful helpers!!! I ordered the misfire sensor and a new condenser. All is well!!! I could never have done it without your help so fast. This website is wonderful. Thank you Clinton ,Matt , Frank and kendall and all others...Merry Christmas...Go...
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1997 Infiniti I30 3.0L lock cylinder VIN: JNKCA21D2V
replaceing the entire cylinder was the best fix some of the other ideas would have worked but a new key was what the customer wanted. thanks doug
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1997 Infiniti I30 3.0L water pump VIN: JNKCA21D4V
i found that it was necessary to rotate the engine one full revolution and align the timing marks at TDC then remove the tensioner assy. once i did that, i was able to get the appropriate slack necessary in the timing chain to be able to remove the water pump ...
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1996 Mazda MPV LX 3.0L master cylinder VIN: JM3LV5221T
Thanks to all for their fine suggestions. Most suggested clamping off the brake hoses to isolate the problem to the front or rear or one wheel. A couple suggested a possible fault with ABS (it has none). One suggested rear brake shoe adjustment. A tip of the h...
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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L no comunication VIN: WDBSK75F84
Thanks to all who replied. Turns out car has a bad ignition switch. mercedes will not sell us a new switch because it is a theft related item. sent customer to dealer to have a new ignition switch installed. thanks again to all who helped. Richie
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1995 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Stall VIN: 1N4BU31D1S
i barrowed a snap on modis and was able to do a better wave form on the blue wire while running and it was definatly dropping out. used three chanels to moniter power on the orange and ground on the black. both of those were good all the time. ordered a nis... Trouble codes: P0340.
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5L wheel bearings VIN: JN8DR09Y51
hello, I retorqued the bearings on the lf and have driven it 100 miles or so, so far so good. appreciate all the replies. bearing may not have been seating properly. thx kg
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 5N1ED28Y01
Thanks to all who replied to this request, but this one hooked us. The problem was a coolant contaminated O2 sensor which explains the unusual fuel trims. There was a slight coolant leak in the #6 cylinder that wasn't creating steam out the exhaust during test... Trouble codes: P0305, P0306, P0302.
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2005 Nissan 350Z 3.5L throw out bearing VIN: JN1AZ34D35
I would like to thank those who sent in ideas to correct this problem. The answer to solve this noise problem is to replace the transmission. We replaced the clutch assembly and the flywheel with new Nissan parts. Worked well for about 10 minutes and then t...
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2007 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.3L Airbag Warning Light VIN: JTEHD21A27
Thanks everyone for replying. Installed the new Airbag ecu and all is well.
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1999 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L 2-3 Shift 3-4 Shift VIN: 3VWCC21C4X
Well, thanks again for helping me on another car. the problem was the throttle reset and the tsb on the resistor wire on the tcm, after performing the throttle reset it worked for a little bit but ent right back to delaying shift after performing the resistor...
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2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L Head VIN: 3VWSA69M94
I was waiting for replies. With those I would get the car back and continue. I will start a new post in driveability and refer back to this. On the update, This car doesn't have a chain. The car has zero drivability or performance issues and no noise. The cust...
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2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.2L Cuts out VIN: WVGBC67L74
WE APPRECIATE EVERYONES SUGGESTIONS WHICH ARE ACCURATE PERTAINING TO THE EPC MESSAGE ON DASH. SORRY ABOUT LATE CLOSE OF THIS REQUEST. I DIDN'T WANT TO RUSH THE FIX IN CASE IT WASN'T FIXED. THE FIX ENDED UP BEING A BAD CONNECTION @ ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSIT...
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