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	2001 Audi TT Quattro 1.8L ABS module VIN: TRUWT28N21 What are the two brake preasure pids in scan data normal readings? Both [...] are 653 bar with foot off pedal. With KOEO a slight foot pressure both pids drop to 0 bar, and then increase as pedal is pressed harder, up to 90 bar with HEAVY foot...	View
	2005 Audi A4 Quattro Cabriolet 3.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUET48H15 I have an audi a4 that came to me after audi diagnosed as a catalyst problem. fast forward bank 1 catalyst installed same problem. will not miss at idle.driving down highway cel flashes until u hit a steady speed then goes out. snap on verus expert mode says 1... Trouble codes: P0301, P0302, P0303	View
	2007 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2L Starting,No Dash Lights,No Windows,No Radio Or Hea VIN: WAUDH74F17 Hello techs this audi was sitting for a week or so customer went to use and could not.it has no lights at all on dash with key on.windows,radio,wipers,locks and heater inop and wont crank.i believe i checked all fuses,relays and i replaced the ignition switch/...	View
	2000 BMW 323i 2.5L Starting VIN: WBAAM3348Y Towed car in with complaint of no start. Customer stated someone put 2 stroke oil in his gas tank. He said he ran it almost empty than put in sea foam to clean it out. He said it would not accelarate then started putting out white smoke and stalled then would ...	View
	2001 BMW 325i 2.5L Electronic VIN: WBAAN37411 Car came in and we extracted 2 fault codes.P0720-Stall speed and 049- Symptom, gear monitoring. Clear faults and drive car for about a mile. When you come up to a stop light comes on. We checked all solenoids and wire harness and all check out well.Pulled valv...	View
	2007 BMW 335i 3.0L Radio and Nav VIN: WBAWB73527 Vehicle brought in from body shop with all accessories working except the radio and nav. Used Autologic to run quick test and found fault a731 stored in JBE. Accessed bistable relays through tester and tested relay. When testing you can hear the relay click on...	View
	2007 BMW X3 3.0si 3.0L No Start, Stall VIN: WBXPC93477 Group I have one of my customers that is anal about services on his truck. We have worked on it for several years now with no problems and it has always done great. I had surgery and while out he took to another shop due to something in the fuel when he filled... Trouble codes: P0440, P0442, P2068, P0463	View
	1997 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L 2nd 3rd 4th gear VIN: 1G4CW52K9V I drove vehicle 40 mil round tip parked ran into the town office hoped back in and no shift 1st gear only. windows and door lock's inoperable the interior light's do not come on when door's are opened. when doors work the trans shift's fine. No code's pcm ,bcm...	View
	2008 Buick Lucerne CXS 4.6L Fuel pump relay VIN: 1G4HE57Y38 Hello, I have this Buick that I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel relay and fuse in. The fuel fuel pump is OEM. Noticed when I replaced the relay it was burnt and also one of the terminal holes in the box was slightly melted also. Vehicle ran fine for a day, t...	View
	1993 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 4.6L Lighting VIN: 1G6EL1293P hi to all ive got my farthers eldorado intermittently the dash and hivac goes out changed the ignition switch and ck all the grounds just when you think you have it fixed it goes out again wondering if any one has ran into this problem also sent dash out for r...	View
	2004 Chevrolet S10 LS 4.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCDT13XX4 This truck came in with a misfire at idle and on moderate and hard accel. but it goes away if you lift the rpm very slighty off idle. With the scanner on it shows cylinder #3 on misfire monitor. I found #3 wire and the distributor cap corroded at dist cap so r... Trouble codes: P0300	View
	2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.2L Dash Lights & Tail Lights VIN: 1G1ZS53F36 Ok guys, we got this malibu that blows #6 10 amp fuse in the rear fuse panel, about every 3 months. When it happens the dash lights, and all running lights will not work. The customer will replace the fuse and it works again for a couple of months. It is so ra...	View
	2007 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4L Stability Control VIN: 2CNDL13F97 The Traction Control System and Stability Control System Light is on. Code is C0561-System Diabled Information Stored Invlid Serial Data Received. I need some helpful input and advice. Customer will bring the car back sometime next week. Have anyone see this c...	View
	1998 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L Gauges VIN: 3C3EL55H0W Car is charging between 6.9 -13.9 can hear clicking noise seems to be coming from trans solenoid pack, the fluctuation occurs every 3 seconds , when I first opened good found alt belt loose tightened belt still have same condition, tried to scan for codes ( in...	View
	2008 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2A8GM68XX8 Hello, I have a Pacifica that does this thing whenever it feels like it: Customer states (and we verified) that occasionally it does this: Hesitates or bucks, lightning bolt light flashes (electronic throttle control), MIL comes on, trac light comes on. We jus... Trouble codes: P0344 (Cmp sensor intermittent), C121C	View
	2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2A4RR5DX5A Repeated fault p0298, 2/2 system lean. No exhaust leaks, all o2 wires tested for short to ground and voltage, all ok, all load tested with headlight, ok.cat and gasket replaced, pcm replaced, at idle 2/2 02 will drop to .08 volts after a moment or so. Trouble codes: P2098 (2/2 02 lean)	View
	2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L No Start VIN: 2D8HN54P78 Customer said "van never had problem before fuel pump was installed". We have checked fuel pressure and volume. Everything looks fine. I have a fuel pump command to relay and relay is picking up in prime mode. Only does this first time they start it in the mor...	View
	1999 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L lambda VIN: 2FMDA5149X This vehicle has around +30% total trim under all load conditions. I have exhausted my own ability and outside help. MAF has been replaced with no change to trims or BARO. MAF signal is reading same at sensor and on scanner. Replaced fuel filter to no avail. V...	View
	1999 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L piston VIN: 1FTYR14V5X Our shop now owns the above 1999 2wd Ranger 3.0 V6 flex fuel. Engine is way past repair and needs replacement. Too expensive to fix and too nice to scrap- you know the drill. Today we have in the shop a 1994 85,000 mile version of the above with a solid engine...	View
	2001 Ford F-150 XL 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTZF17241 Truck came in with cel for code 174. Short term fuel trim was staying right around positive 2. Long term fuel trim was very high. 22 to 24. The fuel trims are only problem on left bank. Smoked intake manifold couldn't find anything leaking excessively. Had som... Trouble codes: 174 (Lean bank 2)	View
	2002 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0L Charging VIN: 1FAFP38332 Everything at this stage points to the alternator but there is no charge light on. It comes on with the key in run but after the engine starts the light goes out, but it's not charging, battery voltage stays the same at 11.8 - 12V. I used my scope to test the ...	View
	2004 Ford E-150 Club Wagon Chateau 4.6L Exhaust VIN: 1FMRE11W54 The customer had the vehicle at the dealership and had one or two ignition coils and the spark plugs replaced for a check engine light concern. Client picked up the vehicle and made it a block or two before the vehicle ran very poorly including backfiring. Too...	View
	2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 5.4L Low power VIN: 1FDSF34565 Howdy, Got a ford three legged dog here. Customer owns a service company and is very meticulous about maintenance records. He bought this truck and tracked all repairs, he is missing a years worth of oil changes from 2010. It has been to several shops out of t...	View
	2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS 4.0L drive shaft VIN: 1FMDU77K85 I have a customer who has a 2005 ford explorer sport trac with apx [...] on it. We have replace the driveshaft to correct the vibration concern at speeds of 80km and up. That was a year ago. Now the truck is vibrating again in the same condition and speeds....	View
	2006 Ford Freestyle SE 3.0L Unknown VIN: 1FMZK01156 first time so thanks for any help .Got this car in from a local repair shop.They have replaced the engine ,flywheel and torque converter .It has a noise thats sounds like a broken flywheel witch sounds like it is coming from flywheel, torque area. Sometimes th...	View
	2006 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1ZVHT82H66 Vehicle is very rich. no vacuum leaks all pids look within spec. fuel pressure is not dropping off. Trouble codes: P2198 (p2196-), P2196 (testing and results)	View
	2009 Ford Expedition EL Limited 5.4L Hesitation VIN: 1FMFK19559 I have a real good one here. I hope there a good ford tech reading this. this is my own auto. I always keep one under bumper to bumper for my wife here is the story. I took my expedition in for a jerking on hard excel. I all ready scan it. they're were cam sen...	View
	1993 GMC K3500 Sierra SLE 6.5L transmission, abs VIN: 1GTHK34F1P Hi, this truck came in with no upshifts, couldn't get any data from tcm. found and replaced fuse #10 ecm and ignition fuse. road tested popped fuse again. looking at wiring diagram that circut branches off and goes through the brake switch. I cut the wire befo...	View
	2004 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L powertrain VIN: 1GKDT13S34 swapped coils and spark plugs, spark plugs are ac-delco. no improvement misfire only at idle vehicle drive ok on freeway and city speeds. misfire is moderate.	View
	2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.3L Hesitation VIN: 1GTEC19X06 client came in with poor running condition 5 moths ago...found cat converters on both side plugged...client stated at that time run badly bit would run worse at times...when converters were replaced all was well..,,client was very happy and drove away pleased ...	View
	1991 Honda Accord EX-R 2.2L Cuts out, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JHMCB7668M at 3500 rpm it starts to sound like a miss. spitting and studdering.	View
	1995 Honda Civic LX 1.5L lights VIN: 1HGEG8652S This is kind of a strange one and does not always happen. When you turn on the headlights they seem to have to warm up and they start out dim and then get brighter. Now as I said this does not always happen but 50 percent of the time. any ideas appreciated.	View
	1997 Honda Accord EX 2.2L Compressor Relay VIN: 1HGCD5567V Hello, asking for help in understanding this system. I have no ground from pcm to a.c. Comp relay coil to turn on compressor. Have backprobed a/c request switch, a/c high side pressure switch,checked voltage pin charts to pinout of pcm. It seems as i am gettin...	View
	2007 Honda Element SC 2.4L Rf Drive Shaft VIN: 5J6YH18927 Vehicle came in with a clunk or creek noise when apply the brakes in rev or drive at low speeds. It doesnt make the noise all the time. U can get the car to make the noise, it sounds like its coming from the right front. So i replace the rf cv shaft, and outpu...	View
	1995 Jaguar XJ6 4.0L engine VIN: SAJHX1748S We have an engine oil leak at the power steering pump flange where it bolts to the engine. According to the dealer, there is no gasket there (it is british after all). Is there something else that could cause the leak, hi crank case pressure from plugged syste...	View
	2003 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L No Start VIN: SALLMAMC34 First of all this is a 3.0lt diesel engine(same engine as the BMW X5) and not the engine listed. The vehicle was towed in with a no fuel fault and a flat battery. We found the main fuel pump was not working. Since fitting new fuel pump we can still not start v...	View
	2008 Lexus RX350 3.5L Fuel Guage VIN: 2T2HK31U58 Customer brought car in after fueling with E85. Pulled pump and drained fuel. Car had less than 1 mile from station to shop. After reinstalling pump. started car fine, but gauge in dash did not read correctly. Tested resistance at fuel sender, read within spec...	View
	1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDBHA28E7T Hi Techs, Just bought this car. Trying to smog the vehicle. the check engine light comes on while driving, then after shut off, it is gone. Scanned the vehicle, and no codes are stored. None of the drive cycle testing will stay either. Its as if the engine li...	View
	2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic 3.5L Speakers VIN: WDBUF87XX8 Cant find amp checked connections on radio ok. Static in speakers even when in CD mode.	View
	2008 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWMF73538 This car came in for check engine light and poor idle. Car idles poorly but runs great going down the road. I have smoked it several times and not found any vacuum leaks. Spark plugs look good and are correct. The fuel pressure readings on data stream seem goo... Trouble codes: P0300 (p0301-), P0301 (p0302-), P0302 (p0303-), P0303 (p0304-), P0304	View
	2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L Mechanical VIN: 1G3NF52E21 Car came in with #1 and #4 miss fire codes. Performed tuneup with coils codes didn't come back. While driving, you can feel a miss randomly,but it won't set a code. Before we had over 15,000 missfires on 1 and 4, now while driving with the scan tool, 1 and 4 w...	View
	2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L air system VIN: 2G2WP52215 what did i over look. did i waist my time fixing the air pump housing.	View
	1985 Saab 900 S 2.0L Mechanical VIN: YS3AH35J5F Vehicle came in with a seized left front caliper. I did not test drive the vehicle prior to repairs. I replaced front calipers, front pads and front rotors. I performed front parking brake adjustment per alldata. During the test drive, I noticed a rythmic thum...	View
	2005 Saturn Vue 2.2L Stall VIN: 5GZCZ43D85 Hi, fellow techs. I have a problem with a05 saturn vue. It intermittantly loses throttle control. You can be driving along and go to accelerate and nothing. Engine continues to run fine but there is no throttle resonse. While coasting after vehicle has no thro... Trouble codes: P2138	View
	2007 Saturn Ion-2 2.2L No Start VIN: 1G8AJ55F07 ok well the car came in as a no crank and vtd codes also lock cyl binding.Trace down vtd codes to faulty bcm.Replaced the bcm and ignition switch that has passlock ckt in it also replaced lock cyl due mechanical fault.Reprogrammed and relearned all of that and... Trouble codes: P1630	View
	2005 Subaru Outback i 2.5L slow re-fueling VIN: 4S4BP61C15 Hi group On this subaru it takes for ever to fill the tank. I checked everything above and it's still the same. I read in iatn that the vent control solenoid /valve will do that but with no location. I talked to two different dealers and I got two answers. My ...	View
	2004 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7L Electronic VIN: JTEBT17R84 Thanks in advance for the help. This 4runner came in with a/c not working. Checked it out and found pressures to be ok. I grounded the relay and got the compressor to work. It was noisy so I replaced it. I still have to ground the relay to get the system to wo...	View
	2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WVGCM77LX4 This this is kicking my butt i am at a dead loss on where to go now any info will help thanks Trouble codes: P1130 (Ltft multi. B2 system too lean), P1128 (Ltft multi b1 system too lean), P2181 (Cooling system performance), P2231 (O2 sensor signal circuit shorted to heater b1s1)	View
	1994 Volvo 850 2.4L No Start VIN: YV1LS5529R Attention Volvo Tech's ; This car came to me with a crank , no start. The previous Technician replaced: all ignition components; Cap, Rotor, Ignition Coil, Ignition Wires. tech also replaced Crank Sensor, Cam Sensor. Tech also replaced; The Relay above the rad...	View
	2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5L warning system VIN: YV4CM59286 hey guys need some help a customer brought this car to me with the battery warning light on and power system service urgent light on..the story is his last alternator aparently seized up so the shop up the street put an alternator in it i looked at it and i kn...	View

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	1979 BMW 528i 2.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire Hello to all I must apologize for the length of time it has taken to close this request. Between shelving the car off and on to focus on more pressing issues, as well as some family things, time just got away. I received many good ideas in terms of the prope...	12
	2005 BMW 645Ci 4.4L wipers, windows,horn VIN: WBAEK73415 installed new safety gateway module and now have all 6 fiber optic lines on module and able to communicate with all modules. next step program sgm. thanks to all for your support and help	8
	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Transmission VIN: 1GCHK23131 Thank you to all who replied. The final fix to this truck was a trans service with the proper internal filter. I had reprogrammed TCM and resets TAPs, Removed and greased rear yoke and checked u-joints and rear end play. The fluid was nice red and full to the ...	9
	2006 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4L Cooling Systems VIN: 2CNDL63F86 Thanks for all the replies, This engine does have coolant passages in the intake, however it is NOT possible for it to leak from a coolant passage into the air intake runner & dump in the cylinder via the intake gasket. The passageways are seperated by the pus...	14
	2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 5.3L Co300 Rear Drive Shaft Speed Sensor VIN: 1GNFK13067 Tested wires from t-case control module, wires are ok. Replaced t-case module, code is now gone. Had to program new module also. Thanks for all the help and replies	7
	2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L timing chain VIN: 1G1PF5S93B Thanks so much everyone! I checked the valves and they were not bent. So I am going to buy the tool to set the variable cam timing actuators($300). The tool for the rear of the cams is close enough to a Ford 2.0L cam tool that I'm going to use it. I'm going to...	13
	2001 Chrysler 300M 3.5L No Start VIN: 2C3HE66G21 I suggect to try a new OEM pcm. Customer want to take it to another shop for a second opion. Thank for all the help. Trouble codes: P0605 (Internal control module ROM read only memory error).	17
	1996 Dodge Caravan 2.4L Mil On P1495 VIN: 2B4FP25BXT THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYONES HELP. THE PCM WAS PROGRAMMED WRONG 3 TIMES. WITH THE RIGHT PROGRAM THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A EVAP MONITOR AND NO CODES. THE RIGHT PROGRAM WAS DONE BY CAR COMPUTERS IN STOCKTON. [...] THANKS AGAIN	14
	2000 Dodge Durango 5.9L Ecm VIN: 1B4HR28Z1Y After talking to the techline 4 times they admitted there was a problem with the website on that configuration.Found a used one , cleared the skim and wrote the vin no [...] like a champ.For those of you that asked about the IAC ,it was new the shorted ...	6
	2008 Dodge Charger SE 2.7L Starter,windows, ECM,ABS module, and AIRBAG module VIN: 2B3KA43R38 Thanks guys for all the input.. This car needs a win module.. took one out of another car.. Starts and dies but everything works. Tried to reprogram to car but cannot. Found out you can only program these once.. New ones are backordered through Chrysler until ...	6
	1996 Ford F-350 Eddie Bauer 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTJX35F4T icp pressure pid was jumping right to 3600 psi while cranking. I seen icp was leaking but it didn't start when unplugged either. I replaced it anyways and icp pressure still went to 3600 psi just took about 3-5 seconds of cranking. still didn't start. Another ... Trouble codes: P0344.	11
	1997 Ford Ranger Splash 2.3L No Start, Misfire VIN: 1FTCR10A3V OK lets start off with never go on someones else's word. The truck had been driven for about a month after the head replacement but was backfiring when starting. Come to find out on the intake side of the ignition two pug wires were crossed. that and low fuel ...	7
	2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Drive-axles VIN: 1FTPX14504 I replaced the r/s actuator and the vacuun silonoid and all seams fine thanks for all the help	15
	2004 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0L brakes VIN: 1FTYR10U04 first thing thanks to all who helped. my boss had me open this post for are costomer.he call and told us all is well after master cyl. #3 no pedal drop .thanks to all sorry took solong needed to hear from costmer thanks BILL/	22
	2003 GMC Savana 1500 4.3L Misfire VIN: 1GTFG15X03 Ok! Gentlemen, Let us close this longest road to a California Smog Check Ever. Just a tidbit that caused the most confusion with this vehicle was its inability to store Individual Cylinder misfire codes. It will only store P0300 random misfire code. To find... Trouble codes: P0300 (Missfire occurs in 2 cylinder only).	22
	2004 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L secondary air pump VIN: 1GKDT13S94 Yes it was as most of you said the check valve on the right side of the head. I did not know this could allow so much water in the tubing.	7
	2004 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4.2L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKET16S04 I appreciate all of the replies and help. I checked the intake manifold for leaks and loose fasteners, found some of the bolts had loosened and backed out. Resealed and reinstalled manifold. Could not make a case for a leaky regulator, but replaced it while wo... Trouble codes: P0300 (Misfire detected).	12
	2007 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L water leak VIN: 5FNYF18527 anthony from va was wright. the sunroof leaks. the drains were open but the plastic tubes have crackes in them and the water was running down on the headliner and comming out in the right rear corner because the way the headliner is molded. on the left side in...	3
	2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.7L MIL Lamp on, intermittently limp VIN: KMHWF35H35 Thanks to all those that replied. I passed them on to my brother-in-law he's waiting for the customer to return the vehicle so he can run more test. Most replies stated the the most common problem is the control area network wires so he is going to concentrate... Trouble codes: U0101 (Serial communication problem with TCM time out).	6
	2007 Jeep Commander Limited 5.7L Lighting VIN: 1J8HG58257 Thnks for your replies all, Looks like a weak Battery is the cause of the problem. It tested a bit weak, and if the key was on for 5 min or more it was not able to start. So replaced battery and all has been well for over a week now :)	6
	2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Misfire VIN: 1J8HR48N68 Sorry for the delay on closing this one, wanted to let the customer drive the vehicle for a couple days to verify repair. I ended up swapping the plug wire from an adjacent cylinder to see if the misfire followed, and on test drive misfire was gone. Had bad wi... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P1128, P1129.	6
	1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L Engine VIN: 1070441201 I thought I had this one fixed by cleaning the valve covers and breathers. I drove it for about two days and it happened again, ran fine for about 5 minutes and then here comes the smoke, I mean so much smoke that I had to turn it off a signal light to keep f...	37
	2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3N1CB51D25 I appreciate all the replies. I replaced the intake manifold gasket and had the exact same symptoms. I had previously did a compression test which was fine, but I never did a cylinder leak down test. This was my mistake. Considering that the compression te... Trouble codes: P0300, P0171.	7
	2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 2.3L poor acceleration VIN: YS3ED45EX1 Sorry the customer picked up the car and decided to get rid of it. I am convinced it needs a turbo. everything pointed to a failed turbo. He didn't want to proceed with the repair. Trouble codes: P1105.	10
	2011 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.0L fuel gauge/TCS light VIN: YS3FA7CY6B No luck fixing this car! Tried checking software coding for tank size etc. and removing and re-adding control units... No luck ... No addl time approved by customer. Thanks for the replies	3
	2008 Saturn Astra XR 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: W08AT27178 Replies ranged for code definition from seatbelt pretensioner to CD player signal. Lee had it right concerning LF ABS circuit problem. This being a European car with a GM name on it is probably what threw everyone off. I measured resistances of both sensors th... Trouble codes: B1232 (Cannot find defination).	9
	2002 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7L assist VIN: 5TDBT44A12 Sorry for the delay, I checked the air pressure and found the tires were low between front and back. Drives fine, thanks for the help.	10
	1999 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2.0L hard to fill gas tan VIN: 3VWDB61E8X I MADE SURE THE BREATHER HOSE OK.I ENDED UP GETTING A USED GAS TANK.WHEN I COMPARED THEM THERE IS A 1/2 PLASTIC PIECE STICKING OUT ON THE LEFT SIDE INSIDE THE FILLER NECK ABOUT 2 INCH DOWN.THE ORIGINAL TANK THIS WAS BROKE OFF.I CANT EXPLAIN WHAT IT DOES,BUT TH...	4
	2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 1.8L airbag VIN: 3VWCD21C2Y thank you for all the help. found faulty air bag and igniter. replaced these parts and found no further problems with this vehicle so far.	4
	2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L Wipers VIN: 3VWRC29M6Y Well gentleman don't laugh too loud about this fix, I took the wiper relay cover off and sprayed the inside of the relay with penetrating oil put it back together tried the wipers no change same problematic symptom, my wife gets in the vehicle the next day she...	7
	2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L radiator fans VIN: WVWAK73CX6 Thanks for the help guys. I don't know 100% if I got this but as Lou and Chris stated this is a temp sensor type fault as the fans usually throw different codes. I knew that the control module was built into the fan. I just was thrown off because the diag. sai...	6

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