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	1997 BMW 528i 2.8L Starting VIN: WBADD6320V Hello everyone! This vehicle had a "no crank" situation and of course we as so many others do have limited diagnostics on this vehicle,i did scan the vehicle with our Snap-on Solus Pro and retrieved ,10 coolant temp,20 fault lamp,240 misfire,204 idle speed,239...	View
	2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2L caliper? VIN: 1G6DM57N83 Have a 2003 Cadillac CTS automatic that is pulling under braking and we cannot diagnose it. We purchased the car from New York through Manheim's online sale, ran through the shop, needed minimal repair (axle seals, tires, blades, air filter, and oxygen sensor...	View
	2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 5.3L Fuel Gauge VIN: 3GNFK16TOY Guud morning i have a 2000 suburban here with fuel gauge inoperative and [...] fuel level sensor circuit high voltage. Tech 2 data shows around 2 volts fuel level at 75%, but fuel gauge does not work stuck at empty, data also shows what gauge should have a...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Electronic VIN: 1G1JC12412 2002 cavalier came in with no a/c.found compressor leaking &leaking pressure sensor.replaced all a/c parts & charged system.now with engine running & a/c on,compressor clicks on & off rapidly & cooling fan does the same for about a minute then stops working at...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Venture LS 3.4L 5v map and tps VIN: 1GNDX03E82 Last time in we replaced tps and map with known good parts to test-no help. Opened up the pcm to inspect for corrosion-none found. Suspected cheap plug wires so i shielded the area they pass by the engine harness-no help. Unplugged the alternator-no help. Then... Trouble codes: P1106 (Map hi v), P1635 (5v ref), P1860 (Tcc pwm ckt)	View
	2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 5.3L acuator VIN: 1GNEK13283 any help woould be apprieciated i have an 03 tahoe only blows out the def and floor i had done ac work and an evap core i changed the mode door actuator twice and it still blows out the def and floor i changed module and it didnt help any ideas will be very he...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Excessive Emissions, Misfire VIN: 1GCHK23265 This is a lly duramax that we have worked one once before replaccing 3 three injectors corrected the problem two months ago. the truck smokes very black but has good power but misses. i wanted to post this to get any new directions before i tear the truck apar...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0L MIL Lamp on, P0300 VIN: 1GBJG31UX7 We need some help from chevy guys!! ck engine lamp flashes and sets p0300. We cannot 'feel' any misfires but misfires show up on scan tool. Mostly #7, but other cylinders at random will show misfires. We have switched coil,wire, plugs, injector,removed and cle... Trouble codes: P0300 (Engine misfire detected)	View
	1997 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L directional and 4 way flashers VIN: 1C4GP54R0V customer came in with no blinkers, ckecked power from ign switch (pink/bk) to flasher and there is power. i used a known good directional/ combination switch and a flasher and no luck, please help.	View
	2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L unknown VIN: 2C8GF68424 Good morning all-I have a 2004 Pacifica.Customer originally brought car in for no cool air.Hookup showed system to be empty.Talked with customer to insure no other related repairs or an accident through the winter could be the cause and not being recharged.Eva...	View
	2005 Dodge Stratus R/T 2.7L thermostat housing VIN: 1B3EL46R65 Hello all. This stratus came in about 3 months ago with a coolant leak coming from the thermostat gasket. Since this is a plastic housing we went on a hunch and just replaced the housing as well to prevent any come backs, well it came back. The first aftermark...	View
	2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 6.1L Hesitation, Surge VIN: 2B3LA73W06 Kind of stumped on this one. Car was towed to our shop from another shop that got it in and replace the fuse box under the hood due to the box melted. It melted around the asd relay fuse. Shop replaced the box and then car would not run right after that. When ... Trouble codes: P0037 (O2 sensor 1/2 heater circuit low), P0051 (O2 sensor 2/1 heater circuit low), P0031 (O2 sensor 1/1 heater circuit low), P0038 (O2 sensor 1/2 heater circuit high), P0058 (O2 sensor 2/2 heater circuit high), P0057 (O2 sensor 2/2 heater circuit low)	View
	2007 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7L Unknown VIN: 1D8GT28K87 Hello to all. Have another headache here. This Nitro has a code p1275 a/c clutch circuit over current. We have checked all powers and grounds and ohmed coil. Everything seems to be in specs. Is there a reprogram that would help the tipm be less sensitive or ha...	View
	2009 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L stays running VIN: 1D8HD38P49 Complaint is that the vehicle will stay running intermittently when ignition is turned off and brake pedal is depressed. Once the brake pedal is released the engine will shut off. When the vehicle stays running all accessories and gauges work also, until brake...	View
	1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 4.9L No Start, Hesitation VIN: 1FTEF14Y1L Customer has a 1990 F150 with a 4.9 that will not start if it sits over night or all day. I have tried both fuel tanks with no change. Fuel pressure and volume are good. Spark is good. I can give a shot of carb. spray into throttle body and it will immediate... Trouble codes: 13 (Cant control idle at low RPM), 25 (No Knock signal during KOER test)	View
	1993 Ford Probe GT 2.5L No Start, Stall VIN: 1ZVCT22B9P This Probe/Mazda drivetrain,is eating my lunch.Vehicle originally came in for no start.Found bad distributor,no spark.Replaced it with reman and sent it on it's way.Came back in a week later for intermittent stall & no start.Also had leaking water pump,brakes ...	View
	1993 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L connections VIN: 1FABP42E2K Car was brought to me by a body shop who has repaired the body damage on this vehicle. The problem is it had add-on air conditioning, the kind that uses hose clamps to attach the hoses at the various components. Problem is, the new condenser takes the standard...	View
	1995 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Excessive Emissions, Misfire, mil on & off no code VIN: 1FALP45T6S noramll runs rich, has become worse recently. my personal toy, i have a new bbk x pipe and 2 new hegos (denso) as there is a small ticking leak in my header flange on bank 1. havent replaced them yet though. heres what ive seen, eng light came on on highway at...	View
	1997 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L no forward VIN: 1FALP52U4V ok I have torn down and reassembled this trans twice, replaced all clutched and pistome, all new seals. the trans is a AX4N hods reverse, will not engage forward, if it does and you take of, it will shift to all gears. when you come to rest trans acts as if in...	View
	2000 Ford Taurus SE 2-Valve 3.0L Starting VIN: 1FAFP5520Y Hello, vehicle came in with eratic idle. Drove vehicle could not duplacate problem until i drove it into the shop. All of a sudden it started to act up. What was happening was the engine was cutting out. Also the s.e.s. Light and theft light were flashing at t...	View
	2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Hesitation, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1FMFU18515 I have an intermittant problem when the vehicle is driven first thing in the morning it will hesitate during acceleration and then eventually pickup and accelerate normally, this happens whether the motor is hot or cold, i have also noticed that the fuel milea...	View
	2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4L no power VIN: 1FTPW14556 This ford is sluggish/under powered on accel.On road test it feels exactly like restricted exh. symptom. No codes & data looks ok w/ driving with exception of spark adv.,which will drop close to 0 or slightly neg. at times.Has a slight tap from rt. side valve ...	View
	2007 Ford F-150 FX2 5.4L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1FTPW14V57 After reman engine install the engine (Less than 10% of the time) seems to idle a bit low & then begins to run on what seems to be 4-6 cylinders. If you raise the rpm it clears up right away & then usually will idle normal. The engine runs & sounds great. Clea...	View
	2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FDXF46R48 This truck has already been denied warranty at Ford, they claim bio-fuel use which is not true but it means I'm stuck with it. Truck was towed in about 4 months ago with a broken rocker arm. It had recently had some major repairs to the turbo and exhaust syste... Trouble codes: P0087	View
	2011 Ford f150 5.4L front brake VIN: 1FTW1C87AF The truck has front end Accident. only front brakes lock up on both sides. rear brakes work normal. inspect all brake lines ok. flex lines ok. no pinch is found. Disconnect abs connector and no help. notice small amount brake fluid inside connector. Release on...	View
	1997 GMC K1500 Sierra SLE 6.5L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTGK29F0V I working on a 97 GMC Pu 6.5 Turbo Diesel that we replaced the injector pump on. My problem is the timing is way off (DES 12 ACT 12) did a offset realern with the Modis but the reading never changes from 5897.70. The pump is set to the same mark as the old one... Trouble codes: P1218, P1216	View
	2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SL 6.0L battery light and shift indicator light VIN: 1GDHC24U16 need some help on this 2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.0L , I have Problem with the battery light and shift indicator light stays on with ignition key off or removed form ignition cylinder, it drains out the battery after a few hours, i replaced the ignition switch and key...	View
	2003 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L driveshaft VIN: SHSRD77833 I have not ruled out bad u joints in the driveshaft yet..as this is a real time AWD..because i am not sure if the possibility of the right front caliper possibly hanging up could cause such a vibration under accel as well as decel. When braking ..the right fro...	View
	2006 Hyundai Tucson GL 2.0L Front LH drive train VIN: KM8JM12B76 Hello, This vehicle is experiencing a moderate, popping or clicking sound coming from the area of the front LH wheel. The hub and knuckle have been removed and inspected. The drive shaft was also removed and inspected along with the other LH side components (B...	View
	1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L No Start VIN: 1J4FX78SC7 Ok so I havent done a whole lot of testing o n this thing cause it seemed to be real cut and dry. vehice came in a no start and when checking for spark found that the coil was bad. used a test light\noid light to check for computer control on coil ground. chec...	View
	1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0L control head VIN: 1J4GZ78SXW Hi, I recieved this vehicle with the a/c cutting cutting out. The signal to ecm from bcm cuts out for a/c switch. While monitoring bcm the a/c input from the control head is at 6 volts when operating normal but when cuts out it drops to 3.5 to 4.5 volts. The h...	View
	1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Tcm VIN: 1J4GW68N3X Hello all, I have Grand Cherokee I need some help with. The vehicle has been sitting for a couple years, so I don't have any history. It came in with the following TCM codes: P0765 UD solenoid circuit; P1724 line pressure high; P1733 4c pressure switch sense c...	View
	2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1J4FF48S54 vehicle brought in, customer complains of rough idle and stalling/hesitation off idle. runs smooth at higher rpm and at speed. with vehicle idling in shop, you can snap the throttle open and it will bog real hard momentarily and then respond. sometimes it will...	View
	2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4.0L incoplete moniters VIN: 1J4FA64S15 trying to reset evap and o2 heater monitors . after numerous test drives fail mode 6 id 72. purge flow monitor , valve fraction. does anybady know exactly what this is monitoring and is this an actual purge valve problem or a leak i am not detecting Trouble codes: P0456	View
	2004 Land Rover Freelander SE3 2.5L Lighting VIN: SALME11404 I have this Land Rover, back up light on all the time.Voltage at pin 9 of connector 2039 at Light control modulte wht/yell wire is always 12 volts even with the key off engine off.I can't check the transmission range swith, i have no information but the prndl ...	View
	2000 Lincoln LS 3.9L temp sensor VIN: 1LNHM87A4Y We replaced the transmission with a used unit and it immediatly set a code for trans. temp. sensor high. Checked wiring and everything seemed right. We got another transmission from LKQ, but instead of replacing it I took the solenoid pack from the the latest ...	View
	2005 Lincoln LS Sport 3.9L Camshafts VIN: 1LNHM87A05 car presents with a loud rattling/banging/slapping noise most evident at LH valve cover. engine runs, but idles rough. Reminds me of the DOHC 4.0 liters in the explorers when the cam chain tensioners would fail. Retrieved codes, customer says he was aware of t...	View
	2001 Mazda Miata 1.8L Hesitation VIN: JM1NB35321 Burbling noise at idle form intake snorkel when cold, hesitation until warm. From a cold start there is a burbling noise from the intake snorkel, easily heard from inside or out side of the car. It sounds just like pulse air injection does on Nissans when you ...	View
	2004 Mazda 6 S 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1YUHP80D84 I found bulltien number 01-003/09 that has to do with this code and it tells me to check/replace the The purge solenoid valve but I am not sure where it is located at on this engine. I have a part number and got a picture off of the TSB but looks nothing like ... Trouble codes: P0441	View
	1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L No Start VIN: WDBBA45A6C car has been sitting for some time, when it did start and run it would run rich. then it started to start and die a couple of times till it would stay running. now it will only start for a second or two then die and at times just crank no start. i drained the ...	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L ride control VIN: WDBNG75J5Y Help please I dont work on mercedes often and I had one come in the shop on the ground I did scan for codes and come up with a c1517 but cant find any info on alldata. I can hear the pump run for a min. but car only comes up a half inch or so. I checked for le...	View
	2003 Mini Cooper 1.6L Shift VIN: WMWRC33462 Car came in with a broken trans belt. Disasembled trans cleaned all sub assemblies. Replaced belt. Trans doesn't change.i have gone through the trans three times. Assembly seems to be correct. Air checked both pulleys. They expand and retract. Went through val...	View
	2000 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L Compressor Not Engaged VIN: 5N1ED28T2Y Gooood evening everyone. I have this Nissan Xterra here in the shop with deja-vu written all over it. Back in July 2002 with 59,134 miles it came in with A/C inop. Previous Tech did his pin outs voltage checks and ground checks. He found torn wire at evap sens...	View
	2001 Nissan Quest GXE 3.3L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 4N2ZN15T11 Ok, I bought this van with a broken timing belt. Replace timing belt, tensioners, and idlers. Vehicle runs good and no check engine light. Been driving it for 3 weeks and runs beautiful but only get about 200 miles to a tank of gas. 20 gallon tank. I monitored... Trouble codes: P0325 (Knock sensor)	View
	2006 Nissan Armada LE 5.6L condenser fan will not run/no power VIN: 5N1AA08B06 I serviced the a/c it cooled well but after a short time the fan went on fire. We replaced it but now there is no power and I cant find the fuse on aldata.	View
	2002 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.2L front differential VIN: 1GHDT13502 Hello all I was wondering if anyone had run across a diff. oil leak from the front diff. where the oil pan and gear mate up. We did not have a leak at this point until after replacing the outer seal that was leaking.we did not disturb the 18mm bolts that hold ...	View
	1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 3.6L seat belt VIN: WPOAA2993T hello everyone, i have a 993 thats beating me up and im in need of some help.previous shop installed an updated conrol unit. not knowing this i started with a new buckle. when the key turns on airbag light and seat belt light come on, when the belt gets latche...	View
	2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3L stuck in 5th gear VIN: YS3ED49AX4 Hi all, need help bad! Test drove vehicle, stuck in 5th gear and won,t shift, it also bangs into reverse but pulls. I figured the trans is in limp in mode. air bag, anti-skid, abs/brake, transmission, insufficient brake fluid, check engine lights are on. Chec...	View
	2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2.0L No Start VIN: YS3FD49Y87 Ok customer had this saab towed in that was a no start and I go out to check it it starts right up havent been able to duplicate customer problem but she is scared to drive it.Can't find much info on these codes so was just curios if anyone has similar problem... Trouble codes: P0337 (Crank sensor a circuit), P0700 (Transmission controlle system), P0725 (Engine speed sensor.)	View
	1999 Saturn SL1 1.9L Radiator cooling fan VIN: 1G8ZH5288X Hello Best and brightest! Have This saturn in the shop, came in for overheating. Temp guage did not seem correct, and cooling fan not cycling. I replaced the coolant temp sensor,to correct what I thought was the problem. Well the fan still does not cycle. Test...	View
	1998 Toyota Camry LE 2.2L SL Solenoid E VIN: JT2BG22KXV Transmission fluid is new. Main line pressure tests are good. No shifting issues. This is a 2 trip code. Tortured solenoid by activating it with backprobe connected to battery + with ignition off. Solenoid would intermittenly not click (engage). Replaced solen...	View
	2000 Toyota Celica GT 1.8L Speedometer VIN: JTDDR32T9Y this celica has no speedo when car warms up,, no codes in computer and my speed in computer is good. I have good pattern to speedo cluster going in and good pattern coming out to ecu.. Tried used cluster with same result, when speedo quits i plug in origanal d...	View
	2001 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HN87R31 Owner just bought vehicle two months ago. No CEL's or any other issues at time of sale. Last week, new owner noticed CEL light on. Owner went to Kragen and was told it is a MAF sensor issue and wanted us to replace with new part he purchased. We installed new ... Trouble codes: P1135	View
	2008 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L codes VIN: 5TFDV8108X Our customer drove this 2008 Tunda straight from the used car lot to our shop for a full looking-over before taking it out in the field for work. One of the services we recommended and performed was a transmission fluid flush. We are aware that ATF WS is a "li...	View
	2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWPD63B32 Hello, this customer just bought the car, drove it over 1000 miles with no problem, then the MIL came on. It has the 16396, 16727, and 17887 DTC's. I visually inspected everything, cleared codes, test drove and cannot duplicate problem. I know almost nothing a... Trouble codes: 16396 (Bank 1 cannot advance cam), 16727 (Cam position sensor too large), 17887 (Brake vacuum malfunction)	View
	2002 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Rotors VIN: WVWSP61J72 I've found no reason for this car to do what it is doing. Every few thousand miles, about 6000 miles since the orginal install of replacement front pads and rotors we have had to warnaty the rotors for warpage. At 123000 miles front pads and rotors (orginal ...	View
	2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 4.2L Cam timing/P1340 camshaft (g40) and cranksha VIN: VWGEM77L14 Does any one know for sure if the number of chain links is the same on both heads on this 4.2l V8 ??? Left and Right chain tensioners are opposite(one is upside down) one is in the front, one in the rear. I would seem the right head would have 16 roller links ...	View
	2010 Volkswagen golf 2.0L reset for oil change VIN: 3VWKLA8J9A I have a long time customer who has purchased a tdi 2010 golf volkswagon. We usually stay away form these but he really wants us to service it. Any way my mitchell only goes back to 08 for resetting the oil life monitor which looks like it is done through the ...	View

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	Fix/Summary	Answers
	1994 BMW 325i 2.5L No Start VIN: WBACB3328R most replies suggest 3 different problems.1: alarm issues Mike,Chuck,Seth,Francisco and Cedric. 2:grounds problems Humberto AND Daniel 3:crank sensor problem.On alarm issue I did not learn much.Seth from New York said that if DME has silver tag is suppost to h... Trouble codes: N0NE.	10
	1998 Chevrolet K2500 Silverado 5.7L fuel tank collapses VIN: 1GCGK29R2W thank you for the help.I put a new tank in the truck.left the cannister disconnected.It had all kinds of dirt in it.customer is coming back this week to finish repair.Had to get him going for the weekend thanx again.	22
	2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L compressor VIN: 1GNDT13W0Y I went into a 2001 blazer in alldata and there was a a/c compressor diagnostic chart, 2000 has all the same color wires. When the truck returned, of course the a/c was working correctly. I did aleast test the power and ground sources. The question I had in the...	5
	2001 Chevrolet Impala 3.8L cooling fans VIN: 2G1WH55K11 ended up being the bcm. replaced it with a used unit and all was fine	11
	2002 Chevrolet Venture 3.4L No Start VIN: 1GNDU03E32 First off I would like to thank each & everyone of you that took the time to help me out. Turns out it was the VTD module as well as the BCM. T tried the VTD first since that was what the majority thought, but it still wouldn't program. I then tried a BCM &... Trouble codes: P1626, U1000.	13
	2004 Chrysler Concorde LXi 3.5L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3HD36M74 Unable to test ECM, suspect bad ECM, would like to try know good but customer doesn't want to spend money for replacement if hers is causing problem, Car starts up after sitting a while. Thanks Joe Trouble codes: P0340, P0344.	7
	2006 Dodge Caravan 3.3L radio VIN: 1D4GP23R46 found no key on power to radio, wiring diag was incorrect	3
	2004 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Seat VIN: 1FMFU16L54 Thanks for the help. Most of the replies suggested replacing the Motor, this seems to be common problem. I was able to get the seat to move forward by haveing someone operate the switch will I tapped on the rear of the seat track. But then it stuck/quit again....	14
	2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 6.0L Hesitation, Surge, Misfire VIN: 1FTSW21P45 FIXED! everybody had great ideas. tested them all. in the end it was another injector failing or better yet sticking when it was cold. electroniclly this thing was fine, it was still making boost when it would cut up, so no boost codes were set. but it was a m...	5
	2003 Honda Element DX 2.4L Unknown VIN: 5J6YH18543 Thanks Mark and Eric for your input. This one is fixed. Looking close at the schematic I am suppose to get power to the blower motor with the key on. It gets a ground signal from the temp control assembly and sends it through the transistor to the blower motor...	2
	2004 Isuzu Rodeo S 3.5L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S2CK58Y64 sad to say not fixed by better. customer had to leave for home out of state. 2 replys with good info. checked plugs and T belt, clean TB and best info was to clean battery and remove cables to relearn/ reset after clearing code. that did help, more power and n...	2
	2004 Jeep Wrangler X 4.0L engine, clutch VIN: 1J4FA39S44 Well luckily I was right all around and have made some solid connections in my day. I got one of my Army buddies that happened to live nearby to tackle this job as a personal favor. and I think all 3 of us know what the outcome was: new clutch kit. Thank you R...	2
	2003 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L door locks VIN: KNDUP13143 first off thank you Tony, Avinash, and Stepen for taking the time to offer your suggestions. right after i posted the help request the symptom occured. i unplugged the abs electronic control unit which is attached to the hydraulic assembly and the symptom went...	3
	2009 Kia Sedona LX 3.8L lf headlight VIN: KNDMB233X9 the replies were good i wiill take advice and try oem bulbs when it comes back if it comes back the vehicle has not blown bulb yet	6
	2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II SD 4.0L No Start VIN: SALTL15442 I thank all that helped in my request for help, I believe problem was in engine harness, customer took vehicle, was unable to go further, i will post more information in future.	8
	2000 Lincoln LS 3.9L very low pedal VIN: 1LNHM87A5Y After countless panic stops to try to clear air from the abs unit and stil no success. I removed the right rear caliper and noticed the piston was all the way in without turning it in. as you push the brakes the piston moves out, when you let off the pedal the...	9
	2003 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L Suspension VIN: 5LMFU28R53 I only got one suggestion which I had addressed. Aparrently not a common problem. I tried several times on the flash end to re calibrate with no success. Was able to reprogram other modules but could not do the suspention. We shipped customer off to the Ford d...	1
	2002 Mazda Protege DX 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JM1BJ52251 Thanks to Raul, Keith, Kenneth, Aaron, Leonard, and Robert for your replies. Robert mentioned that these cars have weak convertors, which seems reasonable. The customer did mention a misfire incident, which could have been a contributing factor to the demise ... Trouble codes: P0421 (Warm up Cat efficiency).	7
	2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Stall VIN: JM1FE17384 Sorry guys, i'm still waiting for the computer.We're waiting for the ecm ,hopefully that will take care of the problem.I appreciate all of u guys for the help.Customer wanted the ecm instead of the Maf sensor. Trouble codes: P0171.	12
	1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L Fuel smell VIN: 1070441203 Hi Gang! This lump is fixed. Thank you to Richard for turning on the way back machine! I knew there was some modification on these, and it was the metal tank. Fortunately for my client it already had the metal tank ($690 list) so the fix was replacing the 5 ho...	8
	2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L AirBag;Roll bar Light VIN: WDBSK75F85 just wanted to thank the one reply I received. Just wanted to say the car was not jump started, batteries were weak but not enough to cause a starting issue. So We advised the customer to do the EIS, told here that the Issue with the lights was not happen...	2
	2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L battery drain VIN: 2MEFM74W13 Well thanks to all of your responses, while waiting for them on Saturday we continued and decided to unplug the drivers door exterior key pad and low and behold our draw was gone. I seen in a past request that these were problem matic and just decided to try...	10
	2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 3.0L transmission problem VIN: IN6D26SWWY Jeffery from Indiana was very helpful about www.autoecm.com thanks a lot Jeffery.mariano	1
	2002 Nissan Altima S 2.5L Belt VIN: 1N4AL11D72 thank you so much for all your help,it was a bad alternator.Thank you again and god bless!	5
	2004 Nissan Titan LE 5.6L Brake lights Inop VIN: 1N6AA07B84 Well I sent this one to the dealer. I could not figure out what circuit BLR OUT was. Was told to check for a recall at BCM and that recal had been done. You can tell if recall has been done by looking above accelerator pedal for a wire harness that has 2 fuse ...	3
	2001 Plymouth Neon High Line 2.0L Crank/cam sync VIN: 1P3ES46C41 TURNS OUT MY SCAN TOOL WAS WRONG!!! HAVING IT FIXED AND UPDATED AS WE SPEAK.. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE HELP!!	6
	2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L Starting VIN: YS3FB49S85 OK, what fixed this vehicle was a new ISM (ignition sw.), a negative battery cable, and a parking light bulb. I want to thank Justin, Pete, Jim, Jimmy, and Harold for their help. I replaced the cable on my Tech II, and here are the codes: ICM1 U21...	5
	2006 Saturn Vue 2.2L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 5GZCZ23DX6 Well, I fixed it by MISTAKE! I accidentally left the driver's door open and the key in the on position over the weekend. Obviously the battery was dead-as-a-door-nail (whatever that means) come Monday morning. I charged the battery and now everything works....	4
	1993 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L Stall VIN: 4TIVK12E4P WELL SORRY FOR THE DELAY,WE FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PRESSUER DAMPNER ON THE FUEL RAIL,THE SCREW WAS BACKED OFF ALL THE WAY OUT AND FUEL PRESSUER WAS LESS AT BACK CYLINDERS,CUSTOMER TOOK CAR AND DROVE FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS AND RETURN TO TELL US THAT PRO...	13
	2000 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BF22K3Y thank you everyone,you hit it on the head. i had pulse , i had done a top engine cleaning.i swapped the injector to another one and bingo ,it followed. it ohmed good ,so i learned a lesson. dont trust resistance test. put in a new injector ,miss went away and ... Trouble codes: P0300, P0306, P1130.	16
	2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWPD69M51 What appears to have fixed this was replacement of the PCV and suction jet valves. The suction jet valve had a restriction going to the PCV and it was building up crankcase vapors somehow skewing the readings between the throttle body and the Ecm. There is whe... Trouble codes: P1542, P1579, P1171, P1297, P1545, P0300.	6
	2002 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L Instrument Cluster VIN: 3VWSB69M72 Headlight switch replaced. Vehicle operating to specs.	5
	2002 Volvo S80 T6 2.9L abs VIN: YV1TS91D12 I'll call this one fixed. After driving it more, it finally set a code for the left front speed sensor. We could not find anything wrong with the sensor or the tone ring, so we blew it out with air (even though we didn't see any significant contamination) and ...	6
	2004 Volvo S60 2.5T 2.5L Stall VIN: YV1RS59V34 thanks to everyone for the help and also adam for the fuel specs and description of how this fuel system works. had good voltage at pump, fuel pressure after 5 mins dropped originally to 42psi, after new pump it is 45psi now. test drove it and fuel pressure di...	4

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