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	2005 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUDG74F95 replaced high pressure pump with regulator valve N276, replaced low pressure fuel sensor, replaced high pressure fuel sensor, checked fuel pressure and delivery at primary fuel pump (in Spec) monitored power and ground side of fuel pressure regulator valve N27... Trouble codes: P2296 (fuel pressure regulator valve N276 short to B)	View
	2007 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L engine VIN: WADUF78E37 This audi is dumping raw fuel on the plugs.Compression is 175 on all 4 cyl.Fuel pressure is in specs.My fuel trims are good Im getting good spark.However on my scanner the timing is reading -17 .I m leaning toward a timing belt I have never done one on an audi...	View
	2002 BMW 325Ci 2.5L Unknown VIN: WBABS33442 Hello all you ZF trans rebuilders out there. This is the story about a BMW with an ZF 5HP19 that really is not cooperating. The car came in with no reverse or drive and having seen this before we assumed a broken D/G drum. Okay no big deal. The fluid was fairl...	View
	2003 BMW 530i 3.0L Asc Light VIN: WBADT63483 I have a 2003 bmw 530i that the traction control light/asc/dsc light stays on but there are no codes present. I tried clearing codes and still nothing. I drove over 30mph for a little while then checked for codes again but still nothing. Have no clue how to ge...	View
	2005 BMW Z4 2.5i 2.5L Clunks VIN: E4USBT335X HI there, this vehicle came in because the customer states that it has a rattle/clunk. We did not even have to drive it off our lot(very rough driveway) and it sounds like the struts are clunking junkers..especially the right front. The vehicles seems to do it...	View
	1994 Buick LeSabre Custom 3.8L Misfire VIN: 1G4HP52L9R Hello Gentlemen, this Buick has me puzzled the customer says it runs rough low power after 180 miles or so, the code P1568 is due to the variation between actual cruise diphragm position and the desired position values, I scanned it and got an actual reading o... Trouble codes: P1361, P1568, P1599	View
	2005 Buick LaCrosse CX 3.8L Stall VIN: 2G4WC53215 hello to all members,got this buick that stalls from time to time,with the fuel gauge hooked up when driving and when it dies fuel pressure stays in spec,also have scanner hooked up to see if rpm drops out but it doesnt,there is no codes and restarts every tim...	View
	1973 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Noise in the rear end area VIN: 1Z37J3S405 There is a noise in the rear end area when driving slow. 10 to 20 mph under little or no load. The noise is a light knock once for every wheel rotation. It will not knock when doing circles. The noise goes away when driving slowly up a hill. The noise is there...	View
	1992 Chevrolet S10 2.5L Stall VIN: 1GBCS10A8N This is a postal LLV. It has had the brake booster, IAC, alternator and the computer all replaced. Scanned to see if everything is working properly and all is good. This truck stalls when turning either right or left lock to lock. Doesnt do it all the time abo...	View
	1997 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7L 4x4 indicator VIN: 3GNEK18R8V Hello everyone, I got this Tahoe 4x4 and the problem with this thing is that the 4HI and 4LO indicators will not stop flashing at all. They are not flashing together at the same time but individually when selected. NOTE: the 4x4 is engaging and disengaging nor...	View
	1998 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 5.7L No Start, VIN: 1GCGK29R5W This vehicle was towed to shop with a blown ECM I fuse.I noted that fuse is tied into a number of sensors and ignition system components that recieve 12 volts. Checked all grounds and voltages, in the process I may have moved wires by fuse block and computer. ...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3L Ebcm VIN: 3GNEK13T82 Hi everyone and thanks in advanced for all the help. I have this avalanche in for an abs light problem. There is no communication with abs module. I pulled 3 Body Codes U1301, U1041, and U1016. I check the wiring for the EBCM and it is good. The Big red wire h...	View
	2002 Chevrolet S10 4.3L miss and poor power VIN: 1GCDT13W52 vehcile came into shop with a miss had codes po335 and po341 in it change out both and done a tune up runs good in shop but on road around 50 has miss and when take off tac goes up to 3000 rpms and seems to not have good power fuel pressure checks good	View
	2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71 5.3L tach- fuel gage only-ses lite will come on VIN: 3GNEK13T32 Vehicle came into shop for intermittent gage operation. On start up,tachometer will be inop,gas gage stays on empty, sometimes if this occurs long enough will trigger ses lite. Will set transmission codes pertaining to solenoid pack. Leave vehicle run and symt...	View
	2002 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L does not turn off VIN: 1GCDM19X02 Fellow techs this van does not turn off when you turn the ignition off and pull the key out. The engine stays running for about 5 to 10 minutes after you pull key out of ignition. I took a guess at the ignition switch and problem is still there. Intermitent......	View
	2004 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L steering gear VIN: 1GNDT13524 The metal line on this vehicle keep cracking at flare on pipe. Normally it does this after driving for only two weeks. Put on two new pipes from dealer and both done the same thing, dealer said those were only two sold this year. Nothing seems to be rubbing pi...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS 3.5L No Start, Serv vtd light on VIN: 1GNDV03L25 Ok so this customer called yesturday pretty much demanding i drop everything and get her van right in.states on her way to day care service vtd light came on.shut van off picked up/loaded up the kids and van wouldnt start just clicked (no crank).after trying k...	View
	1999 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L power steering VIN: 3C3EL45H7X This car entered our shop with a simple power steering pressure hose leak.We had the hose repair(Pirtek)have done so before,now on right turns of the steering there is a mouning noise and vibrition.Change fluid,replaced the o-ring on suction line,vacuumed air ...	View
	1998 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.2L Cooling system VIN: 2B3HD56J1W I have a car that overheats after driving about 30 minutes. The temp guage creeps up and finally hits the boiling point and spews coolant. I've replaced the thermostat, water pump ( a few months ago as it was leaking) and cooling fans and they cycle at about 2...	View
	2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B7GG2AN8Y Truck came to me with intermitent missfire. Plugs were original so i replaced them and they looked ok for the mileage. Replaced noisy tps with chrysler replacement after reading other posts. The truck actually seems to run worse and sets po206 and p0205 almost... Trouble codes: P0205 (Injector control circuit), P0206, P0300 (Multiple cyl. Missfire), P0306 (Cyl. 6 missfire), P0305 (Cyl. 5 missfire)	View
	2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.2L 1/2 shift VIN: 3B7HC13YX1 when driving and shifts to second it will go in n out while driving,eventually will stay n second,go to third,had the problem before then band adjuster fell out.r&R trans n replaced band,adjusted n got same results.no codes out of trans n did notice wirin at v...	View
	2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3L No Start VIN: 2B4GP44R92 I have this 02 caravan that refuses to start. Fuel pressure is about 55 psi. Checking inj. pulse w/noid light I get a couple of erratic pulses and then none. SPARK CHECK IS ERRATIC & when cranking I get small backfires in intake. When I unplug cam sensor there... Trouble codes: P1684	View
	2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.8L No Start VIN: 2D4GP44L63 Good morning!Im sorry to take your time,i have this caravan,with a 3.8.when i try to first stat it the fuel pump will not prime to specific fuel pressure.If i cycle the key a few times it will then go to correct fuel pressure,and start.the fuel pump 7 filter h...	View
	2004 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L ac temperature VIN: 3D7KU28C24 hi. the ac temps comming from the vents varies. one time the temps will be 45 degrees from driver vent and 45 to 60 from passenger vents while driving at 45 to 5o mph. the next time driven its 62 from driver vent and 72 to 75 pass side and thats on recirc. out...	View
	2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L Radiator VIN: ID7HA18N75 For some reason, I am losing coolant when the truck isn't being driven. there is no indication of any leak spot around or under the engine or anywhere else.	View
	1970 Ford Torino Cobra 7.0L Tach VIN: 0A38J15588 Supposedly had a "new" tach put in it we found the tach is not even hood up under the hood near the firewall. Everything we know about tachs should be connected to neg. Side of coil to get a reading...all wiring that we have found say it hooks to pos. Side of ...	View
	1993 Ford F-250 XLT 7.3L Master cylinder VIN: 2FDKF38M0P Greeting IATN techs. A lot of you Ford guys probably know this but this is a FYI for everyone else on a problem that we stumbled into twice in the last two weeks. Hopefully what we found will help someone who comes across this puzzler in the future. We had two...	View
	1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Cuts out VIN: 1FMDU32X9T car stall will iddilling	View
	2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L Misfire VIN: 2FMZA5243Y I replaced the plugs and wires with new motorcraft parts. The old plugs were fouled and original. The compression is 175 to 185 on all cylinders. Applying vacuum to EGR while idling causes a stall. A smoke test showed no leaks. The #3 injector connector had a ... Trouble codes: P0303 (Miss on cyl 3), P0171 (Lean), P0174 (Lean)	View
	2003 Ford Windstar 3.8L Power sliding doors VIN: 2FMZA56493 Good day people. I have this 2003 Ford Windstar that the power sliding doors are not working. The costomer thought he had a problem with both power sliding doors because they didn't work. So he cut the cables on both doors (yes, I know). Because he didn't want...	View
	2006 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L batetry VIN: 1FAFP53UX6 have a parasitic drain on the battery, starts with 1.2a after 20/30sec, drops to .67a. pulled fuse 34 in smart junction block, draw dropped to .3a. no other fuses would eliminate the .3 a draw. please help, anyone know or have a good diagram for what fuse 34 f...	View
	2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 4.6L instrument cluster VIN: 2FAHP71V88 i have a police car that runs fine but once and a while all the lights on the cluster light up like a christmas tree. and cannot get into pcm or abs or lcm modules when the lights are on.when the lights are off i can get into these modules many codes u1041,u10...	View
	2002 GMC Envoy SLT 4.2L Starting VIN: 1GKDT13S35 Hello everyone, i'm working on this GMC, car stall on freeway, tow it to shop. No crank, windows not working, found blown fuse 125A. Car runs, windows work. Check all around to see if i could find reason why it pop the fuse and can't find anything wrong. Check...	View
	2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L Left Front Brake VIN: 1GTHK29284 This truck was just towed back for the same reason it came in for a few days ago. The left front wheel is siezed up. When it first came in, the wheel was sticking and totaly freed up when I removed the caliper. Is there another reason this brake will stay on o...	View
	2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GTEK19V64 This vehicle is back again with a leaking #3 injector on hot soak. There is no problem with the passenger side injectors. Why does #3 injector keep getting affected? The #3 injector is closest to the fuel line that comes from the fuel tank. Is dirt coming from... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	1992 Honda Accord LX 2.2L No Start, hard start VIN: 1HGCB7653N Thank you all in advance, This old Honda Accord LX has a hard start/extended crank problem. The distributor cap and rotor had ground each other up due to mechanical failure, so it got a new distributor, also spark plugs, wires, cap & rotor. Same symptoms, exte... Trouble codes: 43 (Fuel delivery system)	View
	2003 Infiniti G35 3.5L a/c drain tube VIN: JNKCV51E63 Can anyone tell me where the a/c condensation drain tube is on this car, I have a wet floor but can't locate tube to clean out, thanks in advance	View
	1993 Isuzu Trooper S 3.2L Clutch VIN: JACDH58V5P Hey guys, I'm looking for specific answers here. We have this 93 trooper here that came in with the clutch not being able to release (the release bearing was broken, by the way, its a pull style clutch.) Another shop had just replaced the clutch 3 months ago. ...	View
	2004 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L water in oil VIN: KNDJC73324 customer say this is second time rebuild engine first time on promblem coolant in oil had other promblem with engine remove fixed promblem and reinstalled know he's getting coolant in oil?? thanks in advance	View
	1993 Lexus LS400 4.0L Power Mirror VIN: JT8UF11E0P Have a Lexus, the power mirrors won't work, evident someone has worked on them before. We replaced the switch, checked wiring, etc. We don't see many with this problem, hoping someone could help, as IATN always does, thanks in advance.	View
	2004 Lincoln Aviator 4.6L Compressor VIN: 5LMEV68H14 Intermittently a/c compressor is turned off. Sometimes vehicle can be driven long distances ( 100 miles or more no problem ). Have tried retreaving codes from a/c control head ( none ). Have tried different positions , fan speeds , on control head (no pattern)...	View
	2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 2.3L shift VIN: WDBHA24G6Y Hello mercedes tech. Have a 2000 c230 that will not shift out of 1st gear. The shifter will not go from netural to park without shuting car off. Also there is no back up lights. Code P0720 Cleared codes and P0720 comes right back. Vehicle came from another sho...	View
	2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 4.3L rear bow VIN: WDBLK70G62 The soft top rear bow stops before it goes into the 90 degree position, motor runs as if loss of pressure. Checked roll bar S83/5 and 6 limit switches OK Checked soft top switches Y56 1,2,3 OK Roll bar lamp on and flashing when car in idles Roll bar will not...	View
	2003 Mercedes-Benz CL500 5.0L Suspension VIN: WDBPJ75J93 Hi, My sister car has a loud and annoying squeaking noise mostly driving at low speed coming from front right suspension. I can hear the noise when I bounce the car but noise seem to echo everywhere. I'm working on the car at home and having a hard time findin...	View
	1988 Mercury Grand Marquis 5.8L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 2MEBM75F9J I have a 1988 grand marquis with a 5.0l. The problem is hesitation under light acceleration. When the problemm occurs, their are no drop outs in the tps, map and other major input sensors. The only thing that happens is both O2 sensors go lean and the injector...	View
	1999 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 0824109487 Thanks for the help in advance. A buddy of mine just put a used engine in this vehicle, he has never heard it run before the engine swap. Runs rough, has 0171 and 0174 codes for lean condition. cleaned maf with no change. he tried two other maf sensors and no ... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174, P0300	View
	2003 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Compressor VIN: WMWRE334X3 When you set the climate control to auto at your desired temp,everything works except the compressor clutch.i have gotten to the pressure switch under the air cleaner box(with the three wires).i have two wires with constant 5 volts,and the remaining wire tests...	View
	2008 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Misfire VIN: WMWMF73528 ok here we go, new at dignosing mini coopers. car come in with ses light. scanned and found codes, went to misfire data and car is missing on all cylinders, but only seems to do it when u first start the car. is this a common thing with these cars. any help wo... Trouble codes: 2783 (several misfire), 277B, 2773 (misfire 1), 277F	View
	2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 2.0L valves VIN: JA3AJ26E83 removed head #4 intake valves bent , guide broken . sent to machine shop for repair . re-assembeled the engine and it ran great until I tried to roadtest it under load and heavy acceleration then it started rapping.found lash adjuster on the # 4 intake valve c...	View
	2000 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4L No Start, no communications VIN: 1N4DL01D9Y hey guys I have a tough one here and im about ready to throw in the towel on it. Vehicle was towed to the shop with a no start condition, upon arrival the battery was dead, tried to charge battery but it was shot. replaced battery and found engine cranks over ...	View
	2002 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8L Fuel Pump Relay VIN: 3N1CB51D72 Well I have this nissan that when you turn the key on the service engine light just barely flicker.And at the same time you can hear the fuel pump.clicking at the same pace.the fuel pump ground from the ecm pulses making the noise.And non communication with th...	View
	1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L No Start VIN: 1G3WH52K2X hi guys, no crank no start every few weeks, has a b2960 key error. I was leaning tward the ign lock cyl. but its very expensive. since i cant duplicate it, iam asking for help? has anyone seen this fixed with the new lock cyl? is there any way to reprogram th... Trouble codes: B2960	View
	1987 Pontiac Fiero SE 2.5L Backfire VIN: 162PE11R8H Pulled the car in and it would not go 5 mph without terrible backfire and misfire. Removed the spark plugs and replaced with AC delco, no more misfire but car still backfired. Sprayed vacuum lines and throttle body with brakeclean and around bottom are of thro...	View
	2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1L Cuts out VIN: 1G2WK52J42 I'm thinking PCM. Trouble codes: P0230 (Fuel Pump Comtrol Circuit), P0650 (Malfunction Indicator Control Lamp Circuit)	View
	2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 2.0L a/c VIN: YS3FD49Y14 A/c ok and heat ok,but cant lower temperature on right side below 80 degrees f duct temp,left side fine heat or cold,removed right heat damper motor and turn lever by hand and get good heat then cooler when turn but not cold-i think something may be blocking t...	View
	2003 Saturn Vue 3.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 5GZCZ53B23 Ok this one is racking my brain so ty in advance for any help you guys or ladies can share, I have a 2003 saturn vue that dies while driving , mostly hot but not every time . When the car came to me it had dash lights flickering and no power steering we pinned... Trouble codes: P1629 (Theft fuel enable -incorrect/no signal)	View
	1995 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3BK6259S Hi, This car came in as a P0101 and emissions failure. It runs and performs just great, no drivability symptoms at all. Testing the O2 sensor and MAF showed a skewed MAF so it was replaced with the same number and brand as the car came equipped OE with. The ... Trouble codes: P0101 (MAF Circuit Range/Performance)	View
	1999 Subaru Legacy L 2.2L Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4S3BK4354X This vehicle is on its third coil in one month! the first two were aftermarket, now i am using a OEM part. This vehicle will run fine and then all of a sudden cut out or start surging and die. It feels like fuel/ spark is cuttting out, barely idles with no thr...	View
	2003 Subaru Forester XS 2.5L No Start VIN: SA1TG5C143 This vehicle initially came to me for a no start condition. Traced to blown link fuse for ecm which was caused by a wiring harness short under the intake manifold. Repaired the short and engine started and ran fine. A week later battery was drawing down over n...	View
	2000 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.4L Engine VIN: 4TAWN72N9Y Hey guys need a little help on this toyota, Installed two engines (JIM Remans)first one had a rod knock after five miles, install second one, when running with a/c on temp guage goes into the red at idle and freeway speed, turn a/c off and heater on temp guage...	View

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	2004 BMW 745Li 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGN63404 after getting the codes read, i decided to take it to a friend at the dealer and the info was basically the same. it didn't need reprogramming on either of the codes. it has a communication era in the alternator system, causing the code. as far as the lean ... Trouble codes: 272C, 272D, 28D7, 28D5.	5
	1999 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4L noise VIN: 1G1ND52T5X Thanks to all who replied it was in fact the combo switch i just took it apart and cleaned the grease out put new grease in thanks agen now i don't have to here my wife complain anymore.	18
	2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 2GCEC19TX3 Thanks for the quick responses! I just started back at square one and checked all my grounds again with the truck running to see if I could make it act up. While I was shaking the harness and ground strap on the rear of the engine it died. Started it back up a...	13
	2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L audio VIN: 3GNFK16Z35 Thanks Ron, Rob, and Dan. It was in fact an amp. Unfortunately in a fit of poo brain I forgot to capture the scope pattern out of the head unit to the amp. Unlike the others mine was not covered in sticky goo. Thanks guys...	3
	2007 Chevrolet Aveo LS 1.6L Alternator VIN: KL1TD56677 sorry about not getting back to you sooner, we installed a new alt and then went on vacation for a week. [...] the ladie that owned the car when we got back and she said it is working just fine. thanksfor all of your help	7
	2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Compressor/Pcm VIN: 3C4FY4BB01 Well folks, the PT Cruiser is out of here! Matthew and Steven were correct. We were checking continuity through the circuit from the switches to the computer, but not return voltage. The return voltage was less than one volt, not enough to trigger the sensi...	5
	2004 Chrysler Pacifica 3.5L P0755 2-4 solenoid VIN: 2C8GM68494 Hi there everyone and thanks for the help. This vehicle ended up goin to the dealer to get a new PCM installed and this fixed the problem. I recieved many replies about bad connections at the solenoid pack and a few about the PCMs causing issues. Thanks for...	10
	2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Hesitation VIN: 3D7LU38C33 Well I had many replies saying we had a Bad ECM. It turned out fine. By the way many were Talking about a PCM. This did not have one. 2002's did. But not 2003. I had The Chrysler Dealer Reflashed and all was fine. They used a DRB 3, the only differance is how ... Trouble codes: P2146.	15
	2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L airbag VIN: 1FMZU73K52 Ok so I took everyones advice as it being a LF pretensioner issue.Checked data w/MODIS lf pretensioner resistance was 4.9ohms. (RF @ 2.3ohms).Pulled LF seat checked all wiring and connections all were ok.cleaned all contacts reasembled all ok at this time.Have...	15
	2005 Ford E-150 5.4L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTNS24L85 Well, gentlemen, this van is out of the shop for 10 days now. The owner was mostly concerned with passing the emissions test for tags renewal. We ended up replacing the upstream oxygen sensors. One reason was that while we were testing for excessive backpressu... Trouble codes: P0172, P0175.	14
	2005 Ford Freestyle SE 3.0L master cylinder VIN: 2FMZA58285 thanks for all the help. seems as though the two master cylinders we got from napa were bad. replaced with a new unit from ford and the problem is gone. lesson learned	8
	2006 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: 1FMPU15556 Good evening and thanks to all who replied. The fix on the Expedition was new throttle assy. Jobs was done two weeks now and no complaints or issues. Thanks to all. Trouble codes: P2106 (Throttle actuator control system error), P2135 (Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch A/B voltage correlation).	11
	1991 Honda Civic 1.5L No Start VIN: 2HGED6455M thanks to all the 16 who replied, scoped the tdc signal and crank signal in distributor, very poor pattern, replaced distributor, starts and runs. thks iatn Trouble codes: 16 (injector circuit failure), 20 (electrial load fault).	18
	1999 Lexus ES300 3.0L Surge, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT8BF28GXX i would like to thank ever body that offred help but al you were right oone coil was not the same it was toyota coil that was was the monster replaced all is well thanks guys for helping me out al u da man thanks again jimmy	6
	2002 Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L Misfire VIN: WDBNG70J82 thank you all for your help,turns out it had 2 bad spark plugs	4
	2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 3.5L rear headrest restaints VIN: WDBTK56G76 Thanks for the replies guys. Special thanks to Gustavo [...]'s replies were on the money. Once the headrests were unlocked, the power top operated normally. Using a 12 inch long thin phillips screwdriver to...	6
	2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic 3.5L 10K oil change VIN: WDCGG8HBA3 I received five replies. There is confusion whether service 1 or 3 is for oil change. Some suggested 2 is for air filter or basic inspection. Hopefully, Mercedes will make this clearer down the road.	5
	1996 Mitsubishi Galant S 2.4L No Start VIN: 4A3AJ46G5T Hello all thanks for the replies. I believe it is the crank sensor that is bad but the customer does not want to spend the money to fix it. Recieved some good thoughts on the matter though. Hai from California and Daniel from Colorado mentioned the main relay ...	6
	1997 Nissan Quest XE 3.0L compressor VIN: 4M2DN1112V thanks for the replys guys. carvin was right on with the ect sensor. the ecm was shutting off the ground to the a/c relay thinking the engine was running hot. install ect and problem solved thanks again for the replays	3
	2001 Nissan Xterra SE 3.3L Excessive Emissions, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5N1ED28Y4Y thank you very much i did remove the egr and clean it and now is working lot better MIL turn off in the second drive cycle. Trouble codes: P0400.	3
	2001 Toyota RAV4 2.0L timing cover OIL LEAK VIN: JTEHH20V91 Customer went back to dealer as she found out the vibration damper was replaced by the dealer three years ago. I suspect crank damage, which opens up a BIG can of worms that I do not want to go fishing with...MANY thanks for the replies...	7
	1998 Volkswagen Beetle TDI 1.9L Mechanical VIN: 3VWBF61COW Thanks for the help, the difference in each head gasket is the holes in the exposed part of the gasket, which refers to the amount the piston protrude from the deck of the block. Most are 2 hole. Thanks Bentwrench	6
	2004 Volvo S60 R 2.5L Clutch VIN: YV1RH52Y14 I installed the clutch without using the tools and it worked fine. The one tool that Volvo specifies is a press to depress the clutch before it is installed on the flywheel so that it can be bolted on easier, and the second tool they specify is to keep the aut...	1

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