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2002 Audi A4 Quattro 3.0L wipers VIN: WAULT68E82
Ive got this A4 I could use some help on. The wipers will not shut off. I checked for binding linkage, thats ok. Fuses good. The switch seems to be working as i can watch all the modes change while watching on the scan tool. I checked the park switch in the mo...
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2001 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L Battery VIN: WBAFB33581
Battery keeps draining down over night. Spent whole week charging up battery and put vantage in series on ground side terminal. Reads 33 - 38 mAmp with occasion spikes up to 88 mAmp. Doesn't last longer then 1-2 seconds. Yesterday charged battery to full and l...
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2004 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L No Start VIN: 3G5DB03E24
This vehicle came in on the hook with a no start. Fuel pump runs with the psi at 57 on the Schrader valve. Check for spark and it had it. Scanned the bcm data to make sure it wasn’t an anti-theft issue. We are good there. I checked the pcm for codes and it has... Trouble codes: P0420 (Cat eff code), P1819 (internal mode switch)
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1984 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Battery VIN: 1G1AX078XE
Vehicle came in for battery drain. Isolated it to radio fuse. Pink and white wires were traced to lighting delay module under passenger compartment glove box area. Vehicle came in about a month later with same issue. Customer had stereo system and alarm system...
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1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.1L No Start VIN: 2G1WW12M7T
this car is haunted i think lol it loses power to fuel pump for some reason. we switched out relay it stared right up then drove it for like 1 hour and shut it off went back to start it and it wouldnt start checked the power going to pump and there was none ag...
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1998 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 6.5L No Start VIN: 1GCGC24F5W
has no fuel to injectors, all normal up to PMD...tested PMD per manual and web and seems normal, even tried a used one, asking if anyone has detailed info on testing the injector fuel solenoid- not the shut off sol, but the one that the PMD drives, unable to l...
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1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L No Start
Vehicle came in no start. Checked spark at plugs found almost no spark. Checked at ignition coil found 30kv+ of spark. Decided to replace cap and rotor still no spark at plugs. Replaced cap and rotor again with better quality and replaced spark plug wires as p...
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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 8.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNGK22G24
I need to know if anyone has had an encounter with one of these beasts. It has a 8.1 liter v-8 and it is 4 by 4 and lifted.it has dual tanks in this avalanche 2500, this vehicle is supposed to have fuel transffered to the main tank whrn the pcm commands it, an... Trouble codes: P2636 (Secondary fuel pump flow insufficient)
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS 6.0L Oil Pressure VIN: 1GBHC24U95
The truck was brought in for low oil level and low oil pressure messages. Customer added approximately 2 quarts of oil before getting here with the truck. My question is- Is this truck/engine designed to shut down automatically due to low oil pressure? There a...
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L Communication VIN: 1GCEC14V55
I have a real tough one that I can't seem to figure out. The vehicle is a very clean work truck. On the instrument cluster none of the small (serial data) gauges work (Fuel, Coolant, Oil Pressure, Voltage) but the Speedometer and Tachometer function just fine....
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3L not shifhting VIN: 1GCEK19J87
truck only shifts into second, with scanner hooked up i have a input and output reading. speedo, and tach works fine. when it shifts into second its a hard shift. while watching the scanner it commands all the way up to fourth gear. 1,2 sol is on and so is 2,3...
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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L No Start VIN: 3C8FY4BB01
vehicle originally came in as an intermittent die while driving condition. Found code for crank sensor, so replaced crank sensor and wiring connector due to exposed wires and corrosion. vehicle ran great and worked for 3 days but came back in as a no-start con... Trouble codes: P0340
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2005 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L Throttle body VIN: 2C3AA63H25
Car came in with throttle body in failsafe mode. P2118, P2110, P2101. Cleaned throttle body and still having same issue. Checked wiring. OK. Checked pin tightness, Seemed loose at throttle body, so I tightened. Still having intermittent lightning bolt flashing...
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2001 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.3L wipers,radio,hvac,power windows VIN: 2B4GP44R81
key on engine off the accesories run, with the engine running they power off after about 20 to 30 seconds. they power back up after a key cycle for the same amount of time. When I unplugged the old tcm everything worked fine so I thought the problem was there ...
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 5.9L guages buss VIN: 1B7HF13Z91
Hello fellow techs! This truck is eating our lunch! It is a no buss, no guages, no start. The owner does not know much history about the truck he just bought it and it ran fine. The tranny shop in town drove it into there shop to change the valve body, and it ...
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2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L torque convertor, flex plate and bolts VIN: 3D7MU48C03
Truck has came in with transmission making a loud noise when running. Removed inspection cover found 3 ears broken off the torque convertor and 1 bolt holding it in. Flex plate elongated holes. We torqued to spec last time, I do not remember the exact spec the...
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2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie 6.7L No Start VIN: 3D6WG48L09
I would like to thank you all in advance for any pointers, the driver said he run out of fuel and could not get it started we checked and there is fuel coming from filter too the injection pump. when I check the fuel leaving the injection pump to the fuel rail...
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1992 Ford E-350 Econoline 7.3L Leak VIN: 1FTJE34M8N
Thank you in advance for your help the problem is the fuel line atop the injector is leaking another shop has replaced the line #6 cyl twice and i put a new injector in still leaks tried adjusting line making sure seated proper nothing seams to help i am not m...
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1994 Ford F Super Duty XL 7.3L Excessive Emissions, Surge, Stall VIN: 2FDLF47M1R
First of all, this is NOT a powerstroke, it is the "old" IDI 7.3 no turbo. It belongs to a local rock quarry, and they have their own service shop. They put injectors and a pump from Orielly's on it because of excessive smoke. It didn't fix it, so they brought...
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1999 Ford Escort ZX2 Hot Coupe 2.0L performance VIN: 3FAKP1135X
I have a this zx2 that we got car ran fine parked it for a few days went to start it and it a ted as if the timming belt had broke free spining. Checked the belt.it was tight pulled the valve cover and the intake valves would go.down but return. So i pulled th...
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2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L Misfire VIN: 1FDWF36F62
Customer complaint was rough run and no power cold, after vehicle runs for 5-10 min. It runs good, performed glow plug test and injector buzz test, found 5 glow plugs and 2 injectors not working, replaced all glow plugs and #4 & #8 injectors, installed new val... Trouble codes: P0263, P0266, P0269, P0281
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2002 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 7.3L Misfire
I have a nice one here. I've seen this years ago don't remember what the fix was. This is a 2002 7.3 that was a power company truck and has now been converted to a rollback. The owner of the truck took and cut this chassis behind the cab and welded a rollback ... Trouble codes: P0541 (Air intake heater circuit)
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2003 Ford Taurus LX 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FAFP55U93
PCM is commanding fuel pump pressure low but pump running at full pressure. Trouble codes: P0191 (Fuel pressure sensor high)
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2003 Ford Ranger Edge 4.0L Shifting VIN: 1FTZR45EX3
We have this Ranger last tow weeks and we only did a road test. switch to 4x4 and make a noise on deceleration or acceleration and seems like 4x4 engage and disangage it it makes a loud clunk noise almost like sominting on drive shaft going on. We remove drive...
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2005 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L abs VIN: 1FMYU93145
Abs light comes on at 25 mph will stay on. no codes in ABS mod. Do all controll mod. DTC check and no codes, check each mod. and have a b1342 in the ic. Is it possable for the ic to cause the problem the the abs.
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2005 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0L Unknown VIN: 1FMZU72K45
Hi guys transmission takes long time to go in reverse & does not upshift to high gear.When it goes into reverse it goes in with a snap & loud clunk...No visible leaks,fluid is burnt,but not too bad... I scan it for codes U1900,B1318,C1284,B1201,B1318,P0135,P04...
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2006 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT 6.0L low pressure oil pump VIN: 1FDAW57PX6
Two engines and one pump just now. First one dealer said a bolt went thru pump, Second debris went thru pump...This time dealer called and said it was from missing a shift? I was driving last two times, cold engine just after start up about 2500 rpms makes a l...
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1993 Honda Civic del Sol S 1.5L emissions VIN: JHMEG1142P
Failed state emission test 50/15 test HC reading 185 Allowed 159 CO Reading .98 Allowed .89 NOX Reading 2561 Allowed 1242 All passed on the 25/25 test The engine and exhaust appears to be running too cool Put a new 195 degree thermostat in Checked timing(good)...
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2001 Honda Prelude 2.2L Hesitation, Surge VIN: JHMBB61401
This car is idleing at 975 RPM. The code P0505(idle control system malfunction) keep coming back after I clear it. According to mitchell it support to be 650-750. I have found no vacuum leak when I smoke test the intake system. I can not get the RPM to drop wi... Trouble codes: P0505 (Idle Control System Malfunction)
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2003 Infiniti G35 3.5L Discharged battery VIN: JNKCV51EX3
Hello to all, working on this 03 G35 sedan. Vehicle has an aftermarket radio and dash kit (double din). This vehicle has a current draw of 390mA. The only way I can lower the draw to 79mA is by pulling the 15A radio fuse under the hood. I thought "bingo" after...
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GW48S82
This has been eating our lunch. Jeep went elsewhere for MIL on, they put in NTK sensors. Codes returned. Per MOD DTC charts, heater resistance should 5 ohms or less at room temp. NTK measured 5.9 and 6.2. The Boss likes Bosch, got a set, they measure 5.2. Clos... Trouble codes: P0135 (O2 B1S1 heater circuit), P0155 (O2 B2S1 heater circuit)
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2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4.0L Front axle seals VIN: 1J4FA69S63
Need to know any tips for getting front carrier out without a housing spreader. Think I know what the answer is but asking anyhow. Tool trucks don't keep this in stock, so we're kinda stuck...
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2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation VIN: 1J4FA49574
vehicle came in with a bad engine and would barely run. during replacement of engine found cracked intake manifold and plugged cat convertor. start engine and found engine idle not stable. found map sensor reading low vacuum. checked with gauge and is at 15" a...
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1994 Lincoln Continental 3.8L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1LNLM974XR
This car was first brought to us 5 months a go, with the same problem. when engine is cold it will not run on its own at least you hold the throttle open just enough to keep the car running. That's what the owner is been doing since he bought it. the car was p...
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1972 Mercedes-Benz 220 2.2L No Start
I Quit. Well not yet. We don't do many diesels so I sometimes struggle. Here is what I have. Vehicle arrived with the complaint of excessive black smoke. I road tested, and noted it took four tries, cycling the glow plugs and cranking, to start the engine and ...
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1997 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: WDBHA28E0V
Upon startup the car runs like a champ. The engine revs to 6,000 and shifts well. After it heats up the engine won't rev above 2,500. It also occasionally will only get 1,500 rpm. It sometimes shifts hard when this occurs. I guess it's going into a limp mode, ...
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2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JN8DR07Y81
Replaced all coils and plugs Trouble codes: P1320 (No primary signal to ecm)
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2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0L timing chain VIN: 5N1AR18U46
Hi to all. I was looking for some tips from anybody who has performed this job. This pathfinder with a 4.0 came in for a noise. I removed the belt started it up & noise is still there. Sounds like a whinning noise & gets louder the more rpms its given. I found...
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2008 Nissan Altima 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL21E58
Thanks in advance for any help. This one is complicated. Last week customer was driving from mass to maine in the severe snow storm we had. He lost power and vehicle was what he called in limp mode. Customer stopped and found snow in the air filter. He cleaned... Trouble codes: P1610 (NATS malfunction), P1612 (NATS malfunction), B260A, B2618 (Bcm), B2607 (steering lock relay), B2108 (steering lock relay on.)
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2001 Pontiac Aztek 3.4L engine VIN: 3G7DA03E81
Continuing problem with 01 Aztec: no crank, no start. No buss comm. Has power to BCM and PCM, power and grounds, fuses, all good. SP205 comb removed, and still no signal from anything in the system. We have no Tech scanner, just generics, but have no communica...
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2002 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0L piston bearing VIN: YS3DF75K02
hi everyone i have this saab in the shop, the customer said that it stalled on him while driving he sat for awhile then it started but when it started it was making a loud knocking noise. To me it definitly sounds like a rod knock so i guess im just looking fo...
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1999 Saturn SL2 1.9L Alarm system VIN: 1G8ZJ5274X
The alarm will intermittantly set itself and when the door is opened after being unlocked with the fob or key the alarm will go off untill you disconect the battery. The customer says they try all of the buttons on the fob and turning the key in the door or ig...
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2001 Saturn SL1 1.9L Electronic VIN: 1G8ZH52801
This Car Bangs Into Gear. 1-2 Is Real Bad. Code P0746. I Checked The Wires Going Into Trans. For The PC Solenoid. The Connector Is Melted Where These 2 Wires Are Located. There Is Power On The Wire That Comes From The TRS LP Fuse In The Underhood Fuse Box But ...
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2007 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6L abs VIN: 5GZER23767
i did a transmission on this outlook and now i have a traction control light on. codec co710. steering position signal fault. plausibility failue. systom 5a. alignment is perfect. does nopt pull. drives great. only problem is light. it disables traction contro...
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2005 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 2.5L Program VIN: 4S3BL67645
Another shop called and asked if I could flash a pcm for him. I told him I could and he dropped it off. I flash GM, Ford, Chrysler and Toyota with factory tools. No problem. I installed his PCM and went to the website to flash it. Unknown to me was that Subaru...
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1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L 1-2 shift VIN: JT3HN86R8X
Auto trans 1-2 shift is comes in at around 4500-4800 rpm when cold. As the vehicle warms up the shift rpm's come down a little at this shift point. Also can 'accel pedal' shift at a lower rpm once warmed up. Once this gear engages the remaining upshifts are fi...
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2000 Toyota Solara SE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2T1FF28P0Y
I have been battling air fuel ratio sensor codes on this vehicle for over a year. The codes can be clared and dont return somtimes for a week or up to 6 mounths. The custmer even drove the vehicle to flordia from pennsylvania and back without any codes bein se... Trouble codes: P1150 (A/F sensor ckt range perfocmance B2 S1), P1150 (A/F sensor ckt range perfocmance B2 S1)
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2001 Toyota RAV4 2.0L drivetrain
Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer. It will bind up after driving about 20min then BANG and release. Once it starts it will bind up every 2 blocks or so. Removed and dissasembled trans, front diff, transfer unit, rear diff. All looked like new....
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2006 Toyota Tundra 4.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TBJT32176
hello every body have a code p2401 i think it maybe the evaporitive canister pump module, has any body ever seen this before? does any body no where it is located, component locater does not show it and tsb is for other codes not this one by it self.
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1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle 1.6L Shift into 1st or rev VIN: 1342694744
Have this old Beetle here with the Semi Automatic stick shift. Just came out of long term storage and we`ve gone all through it. Problem is that initial shift into 1st or Rev. produces a gear grinding like the clutch is not releasing all the way. If I am very ...
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1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L No Start VIN: 3VWSA29MXX
Vehicle towed in, engine won't turn over. Checked fuses, etc. found none blown. The power windows also don't work. Scanned available control units: no communication with body/comfort system. Down pretty deep into the wiring. Checked ignition switch and couldn'...
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2000 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 2.8L temp gauge VIN: WV3AH4700Y
Good Afternoon everyone, I have a problem with the temp gauge on this van/ camper. It does not move even though the engine warms up correctly. I tried the temp sensor we normally replace for this problem but no help. Reading the value on the instrument cluster...
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L timing belt VIN: 3VWRL7AJ7A
Customer came in with a broken timing belt. Vehicle has SOHC
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1999 Volvo S80 2.9 2.9L cam seal VIN: YV1TS97D5X
changed out all seals did the timing belt both for seal leaking and time. checked breather box but is wide open and there is no excessive crank case pressure all seams to be normal. cam seal appears to be leaking again and its has the vvt drum. when I took out...
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2004 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9L Valve clearance VIN: YV1CZ91H94
Here is one for the Volvo techs... We have this XC 90 that had some bad intake valves. We have the head back together. I see the valve adjustment process in AllData, but don not seem to understand the theory. Are the valve lifters available in different sizes ...
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2004 BMW 325i 2.5L no heat VIN: WBAEV33494
thanks again for all the replies the fix was to replace both the plastic heater hose pipes under intake the car has great heat and another satisfied customer thanks to all the help from iatn this site is a very resourceful thanks again russell
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2004 Buick Rainier CXL 4.2L Encoder VIN: 5GADT13S74
After researching the replies , I see alot of 4 wheel issues with this model.The vehicle was "fixed" with a new encoder. But my question was why the repeat failures. We did inspect the ground , which is located under R/F corner of console .(I could have found ...
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2004 Cadillac SRX 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GYEE63A94
THANKS FOR ALL THE [...] Cadillac SRX 4.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on By: Ralph GermanottaJan 22, 2013 11:16:57 AM in GM [...] Replies please help car has been back a few times we replaced the engine sometime in nov 29, car keeps coming back to our sh... Trouble codes: P0138, P2135, P0300, P1101, P0101, P0420.
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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3L lifters,oil pressure VIN: 3GNFK16Z85
Thanks for all the input guys.I figured probably oil pump problem but hadn't thought about seal on pickup tube.I would lean toward that,acts a lot like pulling in air and oil.Since mileage on vehicle,and also problem has been going on for several months,estima...
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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L No Start VIN: 1B7KF23691
Thanks for all the replies! Here is what I ended up doing. After doing some online searches i came across a great site, www.bluechipdiesel.com, that specializes in the VP44 injection pump system. One of the tests he indicates is to unplug the injection pump... Trouble codes: P0216.
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2002 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1B8GP25322
After checking all wires, sensor, computer and everything else associated we finally decided to pull the trans and there it was. A cracked and shifted flywheel. Thanks for all the much needed help. Trouble codes: P1391.
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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 5.9L No Start VIN: 3D7KS29C16
Thanks to all! I borrowed another scan tool(modis) to my setpoint fuel was actually at 5500 and my actual was the same and even going higher up to 7000. I bled the inj's and the truck still would not start. After viewing scan data i couldnt really find anythin...
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2006 Dodge Caravan SXT 3.3L Dash Lights VIN: 1D4GP45R36
Thanks for all the replies !! Found the problem after some digging to be a loose ground connection at the "A" pillar on the floor between the front and rear sliding door.
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2000 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMPU16L8Y
Customer needed truck for a trip that day. Clear codes,reset KAM and gave truck back. So far customer has not had an issue and light has stayed off. Thanks for the replies. If I get a response from customer I'll update. Trouble codes: P0171 (Bank 1 too lean), P0174.
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2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L differential
Thanks for all the replies has a 1 piece driveshaft so not an issue there turned out if had a bad left rear wheel bearing that was bad. noise seemed to be coming from the front the way it resonated.
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2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FDSF34F52
Thanks for all the replies I recieved on this, there was alot of good possibilities, however nobody had the answer. BUT I FOUND IT, and I hope this will help keep some other tech's from developing a nervous eye twitch like the one I had while trying to figure ...
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2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L Differential VIN: 1FMDU83WX3
IT HAS BEEN 2 WEEKS SINCE CUSTOMER PICKED TRUCK UP AND ALL SEEMS GOOD.CHANGING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID AND ADDING THE FACTORY ADDITIVE SEEMS TO HAVE WORKED.THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN A LITTLE BIT TO GET THE FLUID TO WORK ITS WAY INTO THE CLUTCH PACK.THANKS TO AL...
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2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX14584
I would like to thank each and every one of you that offered assistance with this vehicle. After a long uphill battle I decided to take a chance and replace the main bearings. The customer informed me that he is going to get rid of the truck so I thought it w... Trouble codes: P0022 (Int cam position timing over retarded - bank 2).
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2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L transmission VIN: 1FTNX21L84
Mike from Ontario was spot on,in every aspect.From system opperation,to root cause."FUSE"..The way in wich he explained testing,to pull fuse in testing was instermental in finding and correcting this concern.If I may say"to the rest of us out there in the fiel...
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2004 Ford Explorer NBX 4.0L ABS Module VIN: 1FMZU73K64
Thanks for all your help and ideas. Based on the info provided I'm leaning towards the abs module. However, customer has not experienced problem again and is trading the vehicle in... Thanks for everything.
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1997 GMC Safari SLE 4.3L Park lights VIN: 1GKDM19W5V
Thanks for all the help. I ended up following the ciruit and I found the brown wire rubbing on the frame in the front where the harness runs under the radiator and up to the RF park lights. Repaired the wire and repositioned. Everything works good now.
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1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8L radio VIN: 1GTEK14VXX
Thanks to all that responded.this one is fixed for now. I pulled the rgo1 fuse at left i/p fuse panel,several times radio came back on and stayed on when using turn signals.fuse must have been loosing contact and pulling it sveral times cleaned the contacts. ...
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1999 GMC K1500 Suburban SLE 5.7L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKFK16R5X
hey guys sorry it took so long to replay, but i finally got this figured out. So when we got the vehicle in i did the engine running compression and compared readings. everything looked good. then my nest choice was to pull the upper intake off, and then do th... Trouble codes: P0300, P0135, P0141, P0430.
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2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5.3L brake pedal VIN: 1GKFK16Z95
Well this one still isn't fixed. I got a lot of good information and a lot of techs telling me that this is how hydro boost work. but this one works way different then any other hydro boost system that I've drove or worked on. Even the customer says they just ...
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2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II SE 4.0L Mechanical VIN: SALTY15422
thank u to the 4 that replied. as i don't work on many land rovers i just wanted some reassurance. the customer made the decision to go with the 2004 one without the solenoid. customer is aware to keep in high or low and apply the parking brake. thanks again t...
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2001 Lexus ES300 3.0L p1354 vvt bank2 misfires 2,4,6cylinders VIN: JT8BF28G71
thank you for the replies.bank 2 solenoid sticking.install new bank 2 OIL CONTROL VALVE SOLENOID.NOTE!!! SOLENOIDS DO NOT INTERCHANGE FROM BANK 1 TO BANK2.
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2010 Lincoln MKX 3.5L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 2LMDJ8JC1A
Customer was upset we didn't fix vehicle same day, so she stormed off with it and we didn't have a chance to test anything further. I had previously checked the plugs for broken porcelain dropping onto electrode, for carbon tracking on plugs and coil boots an... Trouble codes: P0306, P0300, P0305.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor 1.8L battery lamp on VIN: WDBRF40J14
Thanks for the great info on this charging system. We started into the electrical and found mouse damange to the harness . For some reason the customer said he could repiar this himself and we dont know the outcome of the repair.
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1998 Oldsmobile Achieva S 3.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G3NL52MXW
The customer had some unexpected large medical bills for two of their disabled family members. They did not have the money to do any more repairs at this time. We were going to try replacing the down stream oxygen sensor and if that did not work, replace the c... Trouble codes: P0420.
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2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0L No Start VIN: YS3EF48Z01
Thanks to Anders (CA) and Pete (NY) I found the TWICE module, under the drivers seat carpet, soaked with water. I opened it and found massive corosion so I have to shop one up and have it programmed. If anyone in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area has a Tech2 wi...
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2001 Subaru Outback 2.5L Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3BH66501
Problem went away [...] enough for us to do some comparison testing and get a better idea how to test this unit. When it is working and at idle there is around 8 volts on the wire going to the ECU instead of .09. There are 3 terminals on the IAC, one is power i... Trouble codes: P0505.
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