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	2000 Audi S4 2.7L No Start VIN: WAUDD68D5Y have checked power and grounds to pcm, all good. power out of fuel pump relay. do I have a bad pcm or am i missing something. please help if you can.	View
	1988 BMW 325is 2.5L No Start, Hesitation, Stall VIN: WBAA1305J4 Since customer replaced engine he has had a problem with the engine bogging down and stalling under a hard acceleration when it does that at the same time it makes a loud moise from the engine and when it stalls if you try to restart engine it sounds like it h...	View
	1984 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L fuel leak VIN: 1G1AY0781E My personal car, was spraying a bit funny on rear (drivers side) injector... Took upper plate off rear throttle body to access injector etc... At that point found that gasket for upper plate on throttle body had torn on dissassembly... I work all day on German...	View
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L engine VIN: 1GCHK29U01 Customer plows with this vehicle. Overheats when plowing only! When driving around with the plow on, no problem. When pushing snow runs hot and will boil over if you don't stop. Boss plow has been on since new has had now problem until the last plow of last sp...	View
	2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid 5.3L Starting VIN: 1GCEK19T16 this truck came in for lifter noise. we found 10 out of 16 bad so we replaced all. reassembled engine, filled fluids, started and backed out of shop. we ran @ 2000 rpm for a few minutes, then let idle. we shut off the engine and checked fluids. (all were ok) w...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Classic LT 6.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1GCHK23K77 Greetings All, We have no history on this truck other than the current problem. It came in for lack of power complaint and SES light. Scanned with Tech2 and found multiple inactive codes:P2119- throttle closed pos perf, P2770- 02S2 stuck lean, P1516- TAC modul... Trouble codes: P0507 (Idle Speed High)	View
	2008 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4E042 6.6L Exhaust pipe VIN: 1GBE4V1918 We have a fleet of Chevrolet 4500s. They all routinely develop an exhaust leak on the down pipe leaving the right side exhaust manifold. The exhaust down pipe develops a crack around the sealing flange bend. We have tried cutting and adding a flex joint close ...	View
	1994 Dodge Dakota 5.2L No Start, VIN: 1B7GG2BYXR Vehicle died while driving. Cranks but will not start. Verified no fuel pressure. Fuel pump not coming on. Replaced fuel pump. Vehicle still wont start. Vehicle blown fuse at auto shut off fuse from underhood junction box. Common issue with splice on this wire...	View
	2000 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L Monitors won't run VIN: 2B4GP45G5Y I'm having trouble getting this Caravan to run O2,cat and egr monitors.needs 1 more monitor to run to pass Illinois emissions.checked all the forums,tried what I thought was applicable,still no go.Tried driving the trace that Rick E.had posted...didn't work ei... Trouble codes: P0420	View
	2001 Dodge Durango SLT 5.9L heating VIN: 1B4HS28Z61 since prev repairs in summer, now its very cold here (cincy) get good heat on outer vents on both sides, but not in middle vents. have tried replacing t stat again, as per scanner temp at 201, will have luke warm air from center vents until cycling heat contro...	View
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Hydroboost VIN: 3D6WU38C43 I have replaced everything on the front end due to a no steering issue, the only thang i can not get rid of is the hissing noise in the hydroboost. This noise was there with the old parts and new parts. It sounds like fluid is bypassing. All the parts that i i...	View
	2005 Dodge Dakota ST 3.7L driveshaft?? VIN: 1D7HE22K16 This truck has a vibration in it that comes in about 32 mph and is noticeable until about 55. Its there on decel also.I replaced the front u-joint on the front shaft ,no good .I have read on here of driveshaft problems and all I could see is a wobble where the...	View
	2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D7KS28C46 Diagnosis chart for this code states that with key on and engine not running fuel pressure in data stream should be more than 870 PSI. PSI shown currently is 5 and sometimes 9. With engine running PSI varies between 650 and 750. I have found very little as far... Trouble codes: P0191 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance)	View
	1987 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L No Start VIN: 1FABP45E6H help i have a nightmare. customer brought in this mustang after he replaced the battery and it wouldn't start for him before that he says it ran with no problems. all readings have been done at computer. this car has been converted from speed density to maf. f...	View
	1992 Ford F-150 XL 5.0L Mechanical VIN: 1FTEF14N8P Thankyou in advance for your help. Customer wants a used engine installed. They are providing their own engine. Our question is, the engine customer is providing is from a 1990 f150. It is still a 5.0 and 8th vin is N. Will this engine fit this 1992 F150? Is t...	View
	2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FMPV16L8Y This truck starts up and runs great cold. About the time you get about a mile down the road, it briefly misses on random cylinders and usually on both banks at stop light for about a minute. Then it quits missing at idle. It does not miss under load or acceler...	View
	2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L battery light on dash VIN: 2FMDA534XY Thanks to everyone in advance for the help. We have a 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L come in with an intermittent battery light. We replaced a bad battery for starters, light was still on. alternator tests out good. at this point we ohm tested all wires in charging s...	View
	2000 Ford E-350 Econoline 6.8L Excessive Emissions, No Start VIN: 1FBSS31S9Y Inherited this one from another. Vehicle will start and then flood out. Had so much fuel in it that oil level was 3 quarts high. Drained oil and replaced with new. Pulled plugs and dried them, put oil down cylinders and replaced plugs, now vehicle will start a...	View
	2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMPU18L81 truck arrived with p0171 & p0174 it had very low fuel pressure and would barely stay running, after the pump and filter were replaced it seemed happy and was returned to the owner only to have both codes return within 500 miles. our tech line suggested the ups... Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0L pressure plate VIN: 3FAFP31371 Hi guys, so I got this focus with an engaged clutch at all times, took the tranny out replace all the clutch components and also resurface the flywheel, I go to put it back together and the new slave cylinder starts leaking so we replace the whole kit again fo...	View
	2009 Ford Mustang 4.0L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1ZVHT82H49 I suppose problem started happenig after a jump start... Car is very clean. In fact almost new. Was parked for some months and client did a jump start. I received car with mil on and intermittent non start complaint. Driveability is normal with mil on or af... Trouble codes: P0604 (PCM RAM error), P0607 (Control Module performance), P2107 (Throttle actuator control module processor)	View
	2004 GMC Savana 3500 6.0L cluster VIN: 1GDJG31U14 hello,and thanks for reading.i know these clusters are infamous-we have replaced plenty of them in the past. this one came in inoperative(except the ck eng light would sometimes illuminate koeo) checked w/scanner,all modules communicate except icp.bcm has code...	View
	2006 Honda Civic DX 1.8L cooling system VIN: 1HGFAA1686 i have found a tsb for cracks in the block that can cause overheating... no problem. but, in one of the areas that are subject for cracking, is the oil/air separator. I have located the sparator plate..., my question to you nissan techs out there: exactly what...	View
	2006 Honda S2000 2.2L Convertible Roof VIN: JHMAP21436 Let me start by saying that this S2 has never been in an accident. I am replacing the canvas top because of a tear. This is the third top I have replaced on one of thes cars, and I have always used the same manufacturer, but this is the first one to give me a ...	View
	2009 Honda Accord LX 2.4L Vehicle Stability Control Buto VIN: 1HGCP36879 Thanks in advance for all answers...	View
	2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4L No Start VIN: KM8SC73D74 Hey guys I put front coil springs in this car and now it doesnt start. Pretty great right. I have no power to the fuel pump. I do have power into and out of the fuel pump relay. The relay is functioning as it should and I do have power at the test connector in...	View
	2007 Hyundai Entourage GLS 3.8L No Start, Stall VIN: KNDMC233X7 Group I have this van a local body shop sent over. Was hit in front by a deer. They repaired and let customer take home and it did great. The next morning it would not start and they towed to their shop and checked all the grounds and any wiring that could hav... Trouble codes: P1295 (Air metering), P2106 (Throttle body), P2173 (Throttle high airflow)	View
	2002 Isuzu Axiom 3.5L instument cluster VIN: 4S2CE558X4 Fuse for anti theft blows and instument cluster is inop also trans wont shift. Customer had truck is other shopfor inop speedo and was told it was the vss. They replaced it and still didn't work. Now when I check it it appears the imobilzer in the theft system...	View
	1991 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L engine VIN: 1J4FJ88S3M this jeep came to me after the customer drop off to an shop.they changing already,a fuel pump,ASD RELAY,crank sensor,sparks,wire sparks,rotor, cap,fuel filter,battery terminals,positive starter wire,cleaning negative wire to ground,and the jeep has the same sy...	View
	1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, intermitent VIN: 1J4FY18S3W This vehicle was brought to me from another garage. It will not start when cold. If it sat in garage it would start. It is in the teen temperatures here in Michigan right now. It cranks over like its flooded and you can smell fuel. It wants to start then jerks...	View
	2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L head VIN: 1J4GW48J44 I have a 2003 Grand Cherokee with a 4.7 high output engine. The drivers head is cracked and I got a salvage head but it is not high output. The high output heads have HO stamped in the casting. The regular head that the salvage yard sent does not have the HO s...	View
	1999 Lexus LX470 4.7L climate control VIN: JT6HTOOW6X vehicle has automatic temperature control. when "cold" is selected, cold air comes out. Any temperature above is selected max hot air comes out. All mode doors operate and switch good, blower ok. No noises coming from under dash. have codes 11 - room temp sens...	View
	1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 4.6L Anti-theft system VIN: 1LNLM92V9V Has anyone tried to bypass anti-theft system? The SCIL Module can only be purchased at Vintage parts now and the transceiver is dicontinued. We have taken starter relay wht/pnk which goes to SCIL Module to ground so that it will crank, but I need a better unde...	View
	2004 Lincoln LS 3.9L No Start VIN: 1LNHM87A04 Customer brought car in, car has been sitting for 3 years had keys made at dealer. Checked compression was good car has spark. Checked for codes found none checked fuel rail for pressure had no pressure on rail. All fuses and relays intact and look good. thoug...	View
	2002 Mazda Protege5 2.0L Suspension VIN: JM1BJ24542 Customer complaining creaking noise while driving and turning. Creaking noise sound like someone jumping up and down on a spring mattress or twisting the coil spring. I can hear it while going straight ahead at slow speed and most obvious when steering to almo...	View
	2006 Mazda 6 i 2.3L Unknown VIN: 1YVFP80C16 Vehicles was towed to the shop because the engine somehow had no oil and was damaged, it was making a rocket sounded like a bearing failed. I replaced it with a used one. Took my time did everything right had not problems. New/used engine started fine everythi...	View
	1999 Mercury Villager Sport 3.3L No Start VIN: 4M2XV11T1X Vehicle is no start. Has good spark. Fuel pressure is right at 50psi at koeo. Also has fuel injector pulse	View
	1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder VR-4 3.0L Hvac VIN: JA3AN74K5S Intermittent power to A/C control head/panel-either KOEO or KOER, has no voltage supply-all fuses good. Approx every tenth start-up display will illuminate and operate briefly, then lights out. No operation, AllData schematics are difficult to read or understa...	View
	2001 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN1CA31D41 OK had this Nissan Maxima come in with a P1320 ignition coil fault. However the tcs and slip light would come on too. Finally another code appeared P1211 which is abs/tcs module. I did find a bad coil and replaced it, however the codes came back. It just so ha...	View
	2003 Nissan Xterra XE 3.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 5N1ED28Y53 So not to familar with nissan, but doesnt have any faults, idle has a little skip to it, like its misfiring. replaced plugs/wires/cap/rotor and cleaned maf, replaced air filter. Is getting like 13-14mpg on the hwy. Was wondering if anyone has run into this bef...	View
	2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L Passlock Ststem VIN: 1G2NF12T41 this car at times 3 months or so will not start- passlock system fault. never any codes. when we turn key on and passlock starts flashing- leave key in on position and car will always start after short period. 10 to 15 minutes for us but customer always has to...	View
	1998 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4S3BG685XW We have this Outback in the shop that will idle extremely high. The diagnostic chart for the codes 1507 and 507 are pretty basic. They say to check for vacuum leaks and if none found to replace the IAC valve. I checked for leaks both with carb clean and with t... Trouble codes: 1507 (Idle control problem), 507 (Idle control problem)	View
	2002 Subaru Impreza RS 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: JF1GD67582 Need some Subaru help guys. This is a used car, came right from the auction. It will not idle smoothly. Some times it will stall right after its started, then you have to feather the throttle to get it runnning, but it will eventually idle on its own, but it w...	View
	1993 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L No Start VIN: 4T1SK12E2P So this car has been a pill we replaced the eng and ever since has not restarted intermitt after driven and parked for short time we have installed a new dist and coolent sensor because of failures of both but nothing has fixed the problem we have only duplica...	View
	2005 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L Little heat at idle VIN: 5TEUU42N65 Hi everbody. We are working on this Tacoma truck and the customers complaint is little heat out of the vents at idle, at cruising speed it is fine. We check engine temperature with scan tool to verify engine stays at 183' to 189' degrees. We test drove vehicle...	View
	2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWMA23B5Y This code has reset a year since the purge valve was replaced. Inspection showed no signs of internal contamination. Testing with the Vagcom in group 070 shows passing. Last year when this valve failed I tested it cold to catch it acting up. I know these valve... Trouble codes: P0441	View
	2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L heat VIN: WVWPD63B21 we have a 2001 passat that came in with no heat. we first checked operation of the thermostat and it works as its supposed to. we then checked both heater core hoses and both were hot to the touch. one reads 178 and the other reads 169. we know these cars have...	View

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	1994 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Low coolant light VIN: 1G4CW52L5R Good day and thank you for your replies. This particular system uses a oil level module, coolant level sensor, oil level sensor, power source and lights on dash panel. This low coolant sensor is mounted in the right tank of the radiator. When the coolant lev...	27
	1998 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L mode doors This one is fixed and out the door. I had several replies that this is a vacuum operated system but is not. It is all electronic controled. The mode control motor is located on the drivers side of the HVAC housing (there are four total motors) I was able to co...	10
	1989 Cadillac DeVille 4.5L fuel and a/c data VIN: 1G6CD1157K ordered and replaced the BCM after verifying there was no short to ground or battery voltage at the connector. once the BCM was replaced the fuel DIC & A/C control has operated correctly. Thanks to all who helped. the fix was posted in the Knowledge Base secti...	6
	1995 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.1L vats module VIN: 2G1WL52M0S Thanks to everyone who responded. Got some good information about an aftermarket frequency generator that can be used to substitute the signal from the theft deterent module to the ecu, but in the end my tech did what I told him he should do all along, and sim...	21
	1998 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L abs VIN: 1GNDT13W5W found the rf hub was out of spec replaced rf hub brakes working ok now .do not use cheep after market parts.	12
	2001 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L no dim lights VIN: 2G1W55K319 thank you all for your help once I understood how the system operated started searching found acid dripped into harness from battery 4 inches of 15 wires were corroded replace fuse block and light harness problem solved thanks again Joe	9
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1GCEK19T93 When I replaced the intake gaskets, I checked the intake for warping or cracks. I also replaced the injector O-ring seals as I do with every intake job. Both throttle bodies (old and new) were cleaned and tried with no better results. I went to see a know... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Misfire).	22
	2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L heater fan VIN: 2G1WH52K04 well i have never had a blower motor do this in 35 years.the blower never stopped it just fluctuated up and down.i replaced it and gave it to the owner and checked with them again today and tehey say it is all good.thanks for the input	17
	1990 Chrysler Imperial 3.3L abs module Hi Everyone. Thank you so much for your time and help. As some of you have suggested that this system is still covered by the dealer we contacted our dealer and they accepted to take the vehicle upon availability of parts. The dealer took it in on Monday. A...	10
	1994 Chrysler Town & Country 3.8L Steering Gear VIN: 1C4GH54L2R Thanks for all your help. I cut a 1/4 thick rubber the size of the driver side hold down and mounted it to the frame between the rack and frame. The noise is gone. I found many articles about this on the internet. Everyone has said they deal with the noise.	5
	2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1C3EL56RX2 Thank you for all your help. We recieved multiple replies about the egr valve. After testing the valve we replaced it and the problems were fixed.	7
	2005 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L Power Door VIN: 2C4GP54L95 The first 2 replies I received were right on the money, both said the problem is almost always the flexible wiring harness and you can't visually see the problem. The harness is not difficult to remove, I removed it and tested each circuit using a headlight bu...	4
	1997 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Front driveshaft VIN: 1G4GD22K6T To all that replied: I have reviewed your welcome responses. My shop is a heavy equipment and truck shop and light duty mainly isn't in our area, but... I've had to relate this vehicle to reserve status as I've been slammed with work. I have discounte...	9
	1997 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1B3EJ46X9V Hey everybody.I replaced the cat and changed the oil Thursday night.Ran it at 1500 rpm for 15 minutes and the downstream 02 stayed around .7 while the upstream was toggling well.I had my doubts but e-tested again today and it passed,not with great numbers but ...	14
	2000 Dodge Dakota R/T 5.9L Misfire VIN: 1B7GL26Z8Y with all the good replies we finnaly narrowed it down to the ecm. replaced with an used unit and so far so good.	12
	2001 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L timing? VIN: 1B4HS28N91 Thanks to all who replied. Found that the left cam had in fact sheared the set pin. Taking head off to send to macheine shop. after re aligning found that valves seem bent. Thank You very much!! Merry Christmas to all	11
	2001 Dodge Dakota SLT 3.9L No Start, Over fuel rich VIN: 1B7GL22X81 PROPS and many thanks for all the suggestions! A group of you thought along te ame lines... Albert, CA Kent, FLA Martin, WISC. Martin, MICH. AARON,WISC. ANd although I have never seen this condition so severe that a vehicle would nto start, plugged exhaust w...	16
	2002 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L Stall VIN: 3B7KF23602 Thanks to everyone who took the time to help me out. A special Thanks to Andy who got me to wire up the injector & lift pump. This seems to have done the trick, telling me that I need an ECM. I haven't bought one yet but wanted to be sure that this was indeed ...	18
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Power Steering Pump VIN: 3D7LU38CX3 I replaced the pump and checked over the system. I found that the booster was applying back pressure into the pump. It was causing the impeller to break off the shaft so it would free spin in the pump and not apply enough pressure.	10
	1997 Ford Ranger XL 2.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTCR14AXT THANK YOU ALL I THINK I HAVE AN ANSWER MANIFOLD VACUAM IS AT 21PSI STEADY UNTIL PROBLEM OCCURS JUST OFF COLD THEN FLUTUATES COUPLE POUNDS. COMPRESSION TEST 155 PSI RUNNING COMPRESSION 35PSI WHEN COLD 75 PSI WHEN WARM GUESS IT IS TIME TO PULL THE HEAD 40 YEARS ... Trouble codes: P0301.	10
	1999 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L heater VIN: 1FTRX18L0X Thank you to all who replied. we do have flow through the heater core but I think the lower portin my be plugged as one post suggested. The customer declined replacement due to the involved task of pulling the dash etc. we did disconnect a/c compressor and go...	8
	2004 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L Rear Brakes VIN: 1FTYR15E84 THANKS TO ALL THAT REPLYED I THINK IT WAS THE REAR U JOIN CAUSING THE PROBLEM BUT THE CUSTOMER HASNT RETURNED WITH THE THE TRUCK SO IM LETTING THIS ONE GO THANKS FOR THE HELP	36
	2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 6.6L Electronic VIN: 1GTHK23D46 I am closing this post because we have been soooo busy in the shop I haven't had any further time to even look at it since it's my own truck...I'm sure you all know how that goes. Trust me, in this economy, I ain't complaining! I am still laughing at Dennis' p...	6
	2008 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Cuts out VIN: 5FNRL38658 Thank you everyone for taking the time to help me out. This vehicle is fixed. I hooked the hds up and test drove and could not see anything changing when the problem acted up. The trans fluid was a little on the dirty side so I performed a fluid exchange and t... Trouble codes: P3400 (valve pause system stuck off).	13
	1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L Passive restraint VIN: SAJNA5840K Thanks for the replies. All agreed that the winch & transport were the most likely culprits. I ordered the part from a source for used parts and, when I removed the failed part I found that it had been replaced (in appr. 2000 according to the cust.) with a use...	5
	2004 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Pats VIN: JM1BK12F84 I contact mazdaserviceinfo.com and they request incode. mazda agree and give me incode. When you found outcode until you enter incode do not turn igniton key on and off more than 5 time because outcode will change and you will need request another incode ...	1
	1998 Mercedes-Benz C230 2.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: WDBAA23G1W Checked the temp sensors ok. other live date looked weird. We had tried a used air mass with same effect. What was realy confusing turned out to be the battery cables were barely attached, the customer had put a lot of injector cleaner in tank that had a bad s...	11
	1991 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6L Radiator VIN: 1N4EB31B8M I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GET THIS VEHICLE IN BUT I AM LEANING TOWARD THE WATER PUMP DUE TO REPLYS. COULD STILL BE THE RADIATOR ALSO. THE FANS ARE WORKING CORRECTLY THEY ARE DESIGNED TO COME ON AT THE LOWER TEMP IF BELOW A CERTAIN SPEED AND THE HEATER WORKS GREA...	10
	2001 Nissan Frontier SC 3.3L bearing noise charge VIN: IN6MD26T61 the reason that this vehicle has not been fixed is due to the cost of the remanufactured supercharger I have found a bearing repair kit for it when I contacted the people that sell the kit they told me that they offer no instructions and that I would a need a ...	5
	2000 Volkswagen Passat GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWND23B1Y All who replied advised that cat would need replacement, and to avoid any aftermarket solutions. I did call the local cat replacement house and they said they would even do the job as it required multiple R&Rs to do properly, and the cost could not be competit... Trouble codes: P0431 (Warmup catalyst efficiancy below threshold bank 2).	11
	2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8L Vacuum Pump VIN: 3VWTH69M23 THANK YOU TO ROBERT, ROGER, & MIKE. WHILE I DID NOT RECEIVE FAX WITH TSB/RECALL, I DID FIND IT ON MITCHELL. CUSTOMER WILL TAKE TO VW TO HAVE THIS SERVICE PERFORMED, AS WAS PURCHASED FAIRLY RECENTLY FROM VW DEALER. FUNNY THING BEFORE THIS PROBLEM OCCURED,HE HAD...	13
	2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 4 Motion 1.8L J569 brake booster relay VIN: WVWYH63BX4 Hello all; Scott from Oregon nailed it! Those vacuum check valves can cause all sorts of symptoms. In this case the check valve at the booster was opening too late causing a sluggish sensor signal and random computer pulsing of the pump. Also, the pump and int...	8
	1999 Volvo S70 GLT 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: YV1LS56D5X Thanks to Anders, Peter, Steve, Joshua, Rodney, Richard and my good friend Nico for the sage advice about the ABS unit. I was under the mistaken impression I had replaced this one before and I've never had a repeat failure with xemodex units. I rechecked the... Trouble codes: 510F, 530D, 001F, ABS00, 0093 (Comm. fault).	8

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