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	2001 Audi A6 Quattro 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUED64B41 The code that set the check engine lihgt was P1113. My question is will the code for the exhaust temp sensor P1457, turn on the cel after I replace the 02s. Also how do you replace the left exhaust sensor? I can't even see it! Alldata does not list the proceed... Trouble codes: P1457, P1113, P1131	View
	2004 Audi S4 Avant 4.2L Timing Chains VIN: WAUPL68E04 We are getting ready to installing timing chains and tensioners in this Audi S4 with 4.2 engine and automatic transmission. Dealer recommends using a platform to hold engine and trans. Has anyone removed without the platform. What other special tools are neede...	View
	2004 Audi S4 Avant 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: WAUPL68E04 Customer complains the vehicle goes into limp mode. Vehicle presented with multiple codes including those listed as well as multiple misfire codes and fuel trim codes. Cleared and test drove, throttle body codes returned. Replaced throttle body, adapted and te... Trouble codes: P1543 (Throttle valve sensor signal too low sporadic), P1172 (Throttle valve position sensor signal too low), P1630 (Accelerator pedal position sensor signal too low), P0507 (Idle control system rpm higher than expected)	View
	1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8L No Start VIN: 4USCJ332XV no start. determined dme module is at fault. no communication with current dme. my question is i have never replaced one of these before what is my procedure if i cant communicate with current dme to code a used one?	View
	2000 BMW 328i 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAM5340Y Vehicle came in with service engine soon light coming on at highway speeds. Codes P1188 and P1189 stored. I looked in Alldata and Mitchell for diagnostic charts but there is nothing on these codes. It did say it had something to do with the up-stream oxygen se... Trouble codes: P1188 (B1 s1), P1189 (B1 s2)	View
	2002 BMW 330Ci 3.0L CMP Sen. code VIN: WBABS53492 Vehicle OBDII MIL light lit with code PO365- is this an intake or exhaust cam position sensor fault? I tried to remove electrical connector from exhaust cmp sen. - I got connector to move a little in and out, but could not get it to unlatch; wanted to test thr...	View
	2003 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Level control VIN: 5UXFB33513 Customer stated the leveling system was inop. Confirmed and read diagnostic codes. Only code was for a compressor temp high. No leaks in system found, and while inspecting the vehicle battery went dead. Charged overnight and then had only a new code for CAN BU...	View
	2004 BMW 325Ci 2.5L Improper Shifting VIN: WBABD334X4 The customer brought this to me. They had it at BMW and BMW put a shifter assembly in it which did not fix it. According to BMW it is a wiring issue. I cannot find any good diagrams or anything to check the wiring. I dont know if its just me or if ALLData just...	View
	2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0i 3.0L Scan tool communication. VIN: 4USBU33538 Good afternoon fellow techs. This vehicle came to me via a friend's shop. the customer complaint is that the ABS, brake, brake pad warning, TPMS and DSC lights are illuminated. The car had an aftermarket radio installed about 3 years ago. The car runs and driv...	View
	2002 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L Starter VIN: 3G5DB03E82 Hello fellow tech's This Rendezvous came in on the hook. Customer says car was working ok. When they went out to start it the next day it did not turn over. First thing I did what scan the PCM, BCM, cluster, etc. The PCM had a oil pressure code other than tha...	View
	2002 Cadillac Escalade 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GYEK63N92 this truck got a p 1639 code always i have my 5 volts at tps but i cant see the tps volts on my scanner i have unplugged the egr the mass but still the same my tank fuel press is betwen 0.50 and 2.25 v and i could not unplug it whitout removing the fuel tank .... Trouble codes: P1639	View
	2007 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L CMP actuator VIN: 1GYFK63847 After getting the car back with the same code for the second time we tried the oil change again, this time with no luck. the code returned after a few days. Using the tech II and commanding the CMP actuator when the engine is cold the system operates normall...	View
	1996 Chevrolet W3500 Tiltmaster W3S042 5.7L No Start VIN: 4KBB4B1RXT I have checked and have reference volts to all sensors.No codes.No spark no injector pulse.I feel there is a ground problem but can,t find where ecm is grounded.On a regulator truck it would be on thermostat housing.I don,t have wiring diagram for vehicle.If s...	View
	2005 Chevrolet Malibu 2.2L No Start, Cuts out VIN: 1G1ZS52F15 This Malibu has an intermittent stall, followed by a no crank situation. Last week it had a laundry list of codes, the only one that would re-occur is for the +/- shift buttons on the shifter. If you are interested, I can post them. According to the owner, a... Trouble codes: P0340, P0601	View
	2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L Misfire VIN: 1C3EL55R92 Good evening gentlemen: This car came back after a couple thousand miles. It presented with code #P1391(intermittant loss of cam or crank sensor). Did wiggle test on wiring harness and found that the pigtail on the cam sensor was intermittant. Replaced pigtai... Trouble codes: P0354, P0356	View
	2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2L Cuts out VIN: 1C3AN79N95 car runs fine at idle and accelerates well and super charger works, if you accelerate hard then decelerate, use the brake and then re-acclerate it seems as if the super charger is'nt working, you can let the car decelerate then let the car shift up normally an... Trouble codes: P2027, P0403	View
	2000 Dodge Neon ES 2.0L electrical VIN: 1B3ES46C2Y Hello all I need a big helping hand on this car Im not a chrysler tech by no means. Customer run this car through a pond and locked the engine up. The customers dad replaced the engine with a remanufactured unit, replaced ckp sensor, cmp sensor, and ordered a ...	View
	1993 Ford Ranger STX 3.0L No Start VIN: 1FTCR15U2P Crank, but no start Will start if spray fluid into engine air intake. Thanks in advance.	View
	1998 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRF17Z5W Worked on the vehicle for other codes (po300,p0460) and have fix them all. Now the only thing left is the check engine light is still on and the only code in the PCM is U1262 communication error. No info on some data. Ford IDS is showing no comm with AFCM (alt... Trouble codes: U1262	View
	2000 Ford Excursion Limited 6.8L Blend Air doors VIN: 1FMNU43S7Y I have a problem child. In advance thank you for your help and guidance. I have a [...] Excursion that when you have the blend air door switch set to defrost the air comes out great but when you switch to defrost/floor mix no air comes out of the floor vent...	View
	2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L Unknown VIN: 1FTWX31R78 Hi friends this costumer comes with the car with erroneos gear from 5 to 6 and problems with town haul, i replace the valve body and nothing happens, i check with scanner and the gears gone from 3th to 5th gear i never saw 4 gear and 6 gear, but the car runs n...	View
	2005 GMC Canyon Z71 SL 2.8L No Start, No crank VIN: 1GTDT19865 Hello fellow techs. I am working on this gmc Canyon which has an intermitant no start no crank. The security light does not blink but stays lit. Sometimes it takes many tries over 15 to 30 minutes, but eventually decides to start. after it startes it runs fine...	View
	2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GTEK19C68 This is a strange one does not set codes all the time you might have to drive 4 or 5 times to set codes. Trouble codes: P0174, P1175, P2271	View
	2008 Jaguar XJ8 4.2L Drive-axles VIN: SAJWA71B78 Hi there, car has vibration from rear at 50-70 mph, not bad, but very rough for a high end car, I have looked over and all appears straight, I feel its an axle shaft c.v. joint wobble, hoping someone has experienced similar condiation. thanks in advance. Brian...	View
	2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1J4FF48SX1 This nightmare has been on going for about 2 months. Intermittantly jeep has been shutting off and engine will restart immediatly. No codes are present and fuel pressure stays constant about 48 psi. Has all the above mentioned new parts replaced plus 2 new bat...	View
	2000 Kia Sportage 2.0L Vibration in gear VIN: KNDJA7233Y Hello Everyone, We have in our shop now a 2000 KIA sportage. This was a new customer to us . His concern at the time was the idle would not stay stable and when it would go low @ approx 700 rpm it would vibrate and get poor fuel mileage.Also it would vibrate o...	View
	1996 Land Rover Discovery SD 4.0L engine VIN: SALJY1242T The car starts great (since I replaced the fuel pump), but has limited or no acceleration. When accelerating, it either goes to 2000 rpm and misfires and backfires like crazy or just misfires and backfires and dies... DTC code P1313 and P1314 for misfires dam...	View
	2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 5.5L eis VIN: WDBLJ74G71 Ignition switch wont turn, have power to EIS have power to steering lock, all fuses good, key fob led lights, doors and trunk operate normally, did buy an additional key per customer request , does same thing, no (whooshing sound) of steering lock when key is ...	View
	1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0L steering wheel VIN: 4A3CF44E2P This is my 3rd attempt at fixing this car.It intermittently shimmies from the front end.It can be felt in the steering wheel and it can get pretty violent at times.It only happens on decel and it happens with or without applying the brakes.Usually at speeds be...	View
	2004 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL11D44 The car will have spark some times for a few seconds than nothing. Has start signal, cranking rpms, no codes stored no matter how long you crank it.we got this car from the auction not running. Trouble codes: N0NE	View
	2005 Nissan Altima S 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL11D35 Help!!, This car is making us crazy, same code out of three ECM'S ,what are we missing here? Thank's for any help. This car will start ,but a real long crank, then set's the code. G.T. Trouble codes: P0355	View
	1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere 3.4L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1GHDX03E5W Having problems with this one. Stalls when cold. When it warms up the ltft -25%, stft -3 to 3%. I know its running rich. I can't increase ltft, i've tried numerous things. Has new cat. Once the computer adjusts the ltft to -25% it runs fine but when it sits ov...	View
	2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.5L Evap sensor VIN: JF1GH63608 please any help much aloha head banger for me seem simple but cant get it ..	View
	2000 Toyota Celica GT 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDDR32T4Y 02 b1 s2 runnes at -6.2 at idle. At cruise can go too 26.3 when o2 on plugged still reads -6.2 . When o2 b1 s1 on is plugged goes 0.0 no change at all rpm. Trouble codes: P0171	View
	2004 Toyota RAV4 2.4L engine VIN: JTEHD20V44 car was driving down the road and died. starts and dies. no codes present tried coils they had small cracks in the side and saw it helped on a different car on here . cannot find any diagonostic trees any help would be great	View
	2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.9L No Start, Immobilizer flash VIN: 3VWCP21C91 Help! This TDI Beetle starts and stalls after 1 second and the immobilizer light is flashing. my scanner will not communicate with this car (Snap on Solace). So I bit the bullet and purchased a Vag-Com VCDS scanner. It will communicate with ABS, Airbags, Centr... Trouble codes: P1570	View
	2002 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 3VWCB21CX2 Thanks in advance for any help recieved. Car was towed in a no start. Starts for several seconds and stalls. Fuel flow seems ok.4 oz in one key cycle. Tried unpluging mas and starting. No change. will not start on starting fluid. Code p0321 was in memory when ... Trouble codes: P0321	View
	2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 2.5L Tranmission VIN: 3VWRG71K75 Customer came in with the complaint of vehicle not accelerating, intermittently. Test drove and was fine so recommended Trans service. Customer came back for the same problem 2 days later. Test drove again and 5 mins into the test drive came to a red light. Wh...	View
	2007 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 2.5L compressor Hi everyone..I need some advice in this ...First we dont work in volks because the lack of tools and information ,But this is a relative of our service manager.We install ,compresor,(rebuilt),the valve,evacuate and recharge the sistem..(1.3 lbs.and 4 ounces of...	View

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	2001 BMW M3 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: WBSBL93461 Well thank you all for the help on this one I am going to be getting it back soon and I will update you all on what I find. I sent the car to the dealer and they did not fix it either. The told the customer that since there was no check engine light on to come...	19
	2004 BMW M3 3.2L Opening / Closing VIN: WBSBR93474 We did switch out the module with a known good module out of another car we had here with no luck, but we were able to confirm the module was in fact good. After further investigation we found a relay for the system and changed it out...bingo that was it and t...	5
	2008 BMW 528i 3.0L Steering VIN: WBANU53568 Thank you guys again. Scratching head last night after a few beers,I came in this morning and checked replies.Scott hit it on the head.The arrows wern't lined up,must have spun when connecting wires.Lost alot of time on this but it's fixed.Now i can have beers...	6
	2000 Chevrolet S10 4.3L 4wd Hi VIN: 1GCCT19W6Y I installed one aftermarket encoder motor which stuck in 4 hi and would not come out, decided to purchase the second one from the dealer which carried me back to the original complaint of no 4hi after about a week of operation. Thanks to Bruce from Ontario sho...	8
	2004 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4C042 6.6L lacks power VIN: 1GBE4C1214 sorry for the delay, the lack of power was from me accidently flipping the pto switch, thanks for the replies. Trouble codes: U0106.	3
	2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.4L Stall VIN: 1C3LC56K97 cleaning the throttle was the fix I didnt want to do it with out advice because its an electronic trottle thanks all who helped	6
	1998 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L Hesitation, MIL Lamp on Sorry about the mix up, the DTC I retrieved was PO401 EGR insufficient flow and PO455 EVAP gross leak. I tested the three 02 sensors individually with a DVOM, checking signal wire back to pcm. My parameter was a fluctuating 100 to 900mv and the down stream 02 ...	11
	2004 Ford Mustang Mach I 4.6L Valve lash adjusters VIN: 1F1FP42R84 Thank you for all the responses. Everyone was right on the mark. Ordered Ford lifters and it was quiet right away. Thanks again.	6
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTPX14574 P0022 was a result of tiny pins broken at face of cam phazer. Oil consumption will be monitored to see if seperate problem. Thanks for help! Trouble codes: P0022 (p0305-), P0305 (p0306-), P0306 (p0307-), P0307.	29
	2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMFU17525 Many thanks to everyone that offered insight and help. We did as suggested and removed one valve cover and two camshaft journal caps; we found scoring and wear on camshaft journal and caps. We explained the engine wear to the customer and that we didn’t beli... Trouble codes: P0012 (P0012 Intake cam position timing over retarded bank 1).	11
	2006 Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.0L High head pressure VIN: 1FDXE45P56 Ok after pulling all my hair out, we started pulling the hoses off, what we found was some metal from an old failed compressor had lodged in the high side line going into the condenser, we had flushed it several times but the metal was lodged in the line good....	18
	2006 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMYU93116 thanks for the replies. we cleared codes and released this vechile after 5 days no codes have reset. with no drivability issues other than a check light we were not ready to change fuel pressure sensor based on freeze frame data alone. no one actually answered... Trouble codes: P0191.	4
	2008 Ford F-150 XL 4.6L defroster VIN: 1FTRX12W38 I went ahead and pulled the HVAC case.I found that one of the 2 doors that control the defroster was warped.Someone tried to seal it with foam but it still left a small gap.I installed a new defroster box ($250.00) from Ford and it works perfectly now.	5
	2010 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0L Faulty communication between SRS and ABS VIN: 1FTKR4EE7A Turns out the most logical solution is the correct one. Invalid data received FROM Restraint Control Module. I followed Ford's troubleshooting to a TEE on this and was directed by some dumbass engineer or technical writer to replace the ABS module. Sheesh. ...	2
	1996 GMC K2500 Suburban 7.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 3GKGK26J6T Customer has car and problem seems to be gone - but the problem disappears every summer when evening temps never get below 70. And next winter, the problem will return, he predicts. I could have tested a few more things in the short time I was with it and negl...	21
	2001 GMC Yukon SLE 5.3L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: 1GKEC13T21 Thanks for all the input from everyone. The fuel pressure was good, 56 lbs, the throttle body was clean, all of the mentioned grounds were fine as were every ground wire I could find. The smoke machine and other methods found no vacuum leaks. I reset the compu...	17
	2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic SL 4.3L Safety VIN: 3GTEC14X57 hey guys thanxs for all the replies. what I ended up finding was a poor ground under the drivers seat. the handheld code retriever did not draw enough amperage to upset the network.repaired ground and was able to retrieve airbag code for passenger side module....	6
	2005 Honda Accord Hybrid 3.0L traction control system VIN: JHMCN36475 I don't have a fix for the vehicle at this time, but I do have some helpfull information. From what I hear, none of the Honda modules show data for speeds over 30 mph. Also, the factory scan tool may be the only one that can properly relearn the steering senso...	9
	2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8L Safety VIN: 1HGFA16558 First of all thanks for any relies I got most were helpful. Well the main problem was I never knew exactly where this vehicle was hit or what airbags were delpoyed and if I did then it would have been a much easier diagnosis. when ever you have one of these th...	9
	2002 Hyundai Accent GL 1.6L Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHCG45C72 well thank you all for ur help. its fix it was contaminated fuel, the gas at first looked like pineaple water. when leting it set the contaminant, water, or something that looked orange maybe something else all set in the bottom of container. that why my fuel ... Trouble codes: P0304 (cylinder 4 misfire detected).	9
	2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 4wd monule VIN: KM8SC73EX5 Thanks for the location Richard. After testing the 4wd system, we could find no issues with it. We traced the "jerk or bump" to the trans 2-3 shift. Looks like its going to the dealer for an adaptive reset and retest. PS Sorry about the spelling in the origi...	1
	2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT 2.7L im monitors VIN: KMHHN65F86 thanx so much for all the replies, after determining the o2 sensors were both lazy. the owner informed us the car was being sold out of state, so it became a moot point. thanx again for the replies, they were all very helpful	3
	2008 Infiniti G37 Sport 3.7L Cuts out VIN: JNKCV64E88 Thanks for all your help. After exhaustive checking, I found one small issue with upper timing chain guide. However I am also pretty sure it has a bad cam sprocket. Unfortunately the customer decline repairs at this time. They bought insurance from someone and... Trouble codes: P0340, P0011.	6
	2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L Cuts out VIN: SAJDA01D6Y HELLO MY REPLIES WERE TO CHECK AND OR REPLACE THE AIR MASS METER AND OR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SWITCH. WE REPLACED BOTH BUT NO IMPROVMENT, WITH SOME MANY WIRES RIPPED OPEN IN FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WELL WE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE COMPUTER IN THE C... Trouble codes: P1580 (testing and results).	3
	2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L No Start, Stall VIN: 1J4GX48S83 Thanks for all replies. I installed a new OE crank sensor. It has not returned in two weeks. Most all said crank or cam sensor. All said use OE sensors,after market ones were no good. I did find out the crank sensor was replaced 13 months ago and was not OEM. ... Trouble codes: 455 (Evap gross leak detected), 442 (Evap small leak detected), 320 (Ignition / Distributor engine speed input circuit).	9
	2004 Lexus GX470 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTJBT20X44 Thank you stuart! I did not check the part #s on the old and new sensor, just eyeballed them. The right part usually makes the car do what it should. Trouble codes: P0052.	4
	1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 2.8L Transmission shift VIN: 1090161200 Per a suggestion from a member, we removed the spacer between modulator and transmission, topped off fluids and test drove. Shift points were firm and no further slippage or flare. Thanks to all for their assistance.	8
	2005 Mini Cooper S 1.6L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WMWRE33455 A big thank you for your input. What we found was the aftermarket RF upper engine mount was allowing the engine torque (hard accel) to short the coil harness against the coolant reservoir tank which is also aftermarket (aluminum) -causing stall by popping the ... Trouble codes: P1692 (Electronic throttle monitor), P0335 (Ckp sensor circuit malf), P1693 (Electronic throttle monitor), P0562 (Supply voltage low).	1
	1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 3.8L Instrument lights Hello, This was an update to this vehicle. We were able to repair it. The fix is posted in this second original request. Thanks again to everybody who responded to my brother's problem. Bob	2
	2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3.4L No Start VIN: 1G2NW52EX3 I want to thank everyone that took their time to help me with this car. For the last week I've tried to get this to act up again for me, no luck. Several techs suggested to check the wires from the 7x sensor to the module. This short harness wasn't re installe...	9
	2009 Pontiac G6 2.4L Abs Tcs Ecm VIN: 1G2ZG57B69 Thanks to all, Dave from PA had it.. the harness had chaffed through, this was on the transmission cooler tube line. Exposing a wire which appears to have been a Class II data line. What havoc it caused much appreciated Danny from Il. Wayne from Il. Roger f...	5
	2003 Saturn Ion-2 2.2L No Start VIN: 1G8AJ52F33 CAR IS NOT FIXED BUT I WILL POST SOME MORE INFORMATION. I HAD ANOTHER CUSTOMER WITH 06 CHEVY HHR WHICH HAD RUN/CRANK RELAY SO I PUT MY SCANNER TO MONITOR RUN/CRANK RELAY COMMAND WHILE CRANKING AND IT WAS COMMANDING ON. I BELIEVE FIX IS GOING TO BE THE BCM SINC...	7
	2004 Subaru Forester XT 2.5L head gasket VIN: JF1SG69664 Thanks for the help and advice.Pulling engine and repairing everything.	11
	2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i 2.5L engine VIN: JF1GG67666 Thanks for all the replies , Valve adjustment Helped but some noise still there .Customer will bring car back when he has more time to leave it .I will repost find if we find any other issues later . Thanks again. Mike.	14
	1993 Toyota Pickup 2.4L Engine/Timing VIN: JT4RN93P7P General thoughts: Defective Tensioner or Oil Pressure Problem. Took apart timing cover and found flakes of bearings in oil pan. send block of to be rebuilt, although oil pressure was currently good. Just got block back and abt to reinstall...but time ran out f...	12
	2005 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.7L Electric window, & Wiper VIN: 5TDBT48A05 Well Feel a Little silly about this one but when we hit the motor it worked so we realized then it was failing so now its been replaced and working well thankyou to everyou one for the input.	7
	2010 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5L Right Front VIN: 5TDYK4CC0A ok guys, closeing this one NOT Fixed. I looked at everything I could Find. Replaced the swaybar bushings as suggested, no help. I even replaced the front axles, no help. I have spent about 12 hours trying to find this noise and have had no luck. I hate doing i...	10
	2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.8L Transmission VIN: 3VWSG29M21 Hey Guys, After all is said & done we wound up digging into this tranny. The shifting mechanism is rather complex & convoluted to say the least. The tranny oil showed quite a bit of gear "chowder", that gray past that forms on the bottom of the case and that...	8
	2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8L Runs hot VIN: WVWRH63B22 CUSTOMER HAS DECEIDED THAT THIS MONEY PIT IS BEING TRADED IN AS IS. MOST IATN REPLIES WERE CENTERED ON THE WATER PUMP IMPELLER PROBLEM, NEEDING TO REPLACE WATER PUMP WHEN THERE IS NO COOLANT CIRCULATION. MAIN TEWST SEEMS TO BE WHEN CAR IS RUNNING THE HEATER WI...	10
	2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 2.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3VWSG71K95 Thank you one and all, she is fixed and down the road. Next one we do (and we know more are coming) will get everything involved with the upper chain to include the variable timing adjuster and the controller. After the initial upper chain replacement we repla...	5

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