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| 2006 Cadillac DTS 4.6L starts and stalls VIN: 1G6KD57Y36 can line voltage only tested so far dlc... pin 1 low speed data//1.9 volts...pin 6 high data+//2.3 volts...pin 14 high- //2.3 volts...and pin 7 key word ser data 2.3...starts and stalls mostly cold but after warm up too...with key left on 3 minutes or more in ... Trouble codes: P0615, C0277 |
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| 2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNCT18WXY Hello everyone, We have another 'doozy' and would appreciate your feedback; customer came back in to shop after replacing the oxygen sensor, wires and plugs with a intermittent surge, rough idle complaint. Found the oil pressure sending unit to be leaking oi... Trouble codes: P0171 (Fuel system lean), P0420 (Catalytic system efficiency) |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHK23174 Had a high fuel pressure code. Checked for leaks. The vehicle will not start and will not build any pressure with the air dog system. The fuel filter prime assembly has been remove so i have no way of priming the system if the airdog goes down. It will build l... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8L Abs Light VIN: 1GCGG29C38 This truck had a typical front wheel speed sensor failing to read slow speeds just before dead stop and activating abs. Confirmed which speed sensor was lazy with the live date on the scan tool and replaced with a new one. While the lazy speed sensor was out i... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCEK29CX9 replaced fuel pump assembly, with new dealer pump, live data pressure sensor reads 80psi I put a manual guage on rail to find 80psi, after replacing pump I still have 80psi at rail nothing changed, from what I read fuel pump module is part of assembly, an even... Trouble codes: P069E, P0191 (Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit performance) |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ 6.6L Stall, Wrong fuel added VIN: 1GC1KYC87B Good morning members. This 2011 6.6 Diesel was unloaded in my lot this morning. The driver had borrowed this pickup from a neighbor and accidentally put gasoline in the diesel tank during a fuel refill. Stated that it went about 11 miles before stalling. Tank ... |
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| 2000 Chrysler Sebring JXi 2.5L No Start VIN: 3C3EL55HXY no codes with verus. checked pids on cam and crank sensors. cam says no crank says no all the time while cranking. Checked orange\wht wire coming out of computer for 8v signal to cam sensor. only shows .018v while cranking or key on engine off. replaced comput... |
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| 2007 Chrysler Aspen Limited 5.7L Temperature Control VIN: 1A8HW58207 This vehicle make perfect heat in max hot (door position 100) and good cool in max cold door (position 0). In the auto position it goes cold only one step off max hot (29deg c) the temp door position will go commanded all the way to 20 from 100 (almost full co... |
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| 1982 Dodge D50 Custom 2.0L No Start VIN: JB7FP2455C Does anyone know anything about this carb?Its a 2.6 mitsu engine .I don't seem to be getting enough choke opening when I initially start this truck.After it runs awhile the choke does open fully.Its when Ifirst start it that's the problem.It seems to open a li... |
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| 1986 Dodge D150 3.7L Starting VIN: 1B7FD14H3G Truck has been sitting for about a year, I have no spark out of coil. There is 12v on positive side of coil and 4.6v on negative side . I unplugged the Electronic Spark Module 10 pin connector and grounded the negative side of the coil and got no spark which a... |
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| 1998 Dodge Dakota 3.9L low power VIN: 1B7FL26X0W I suspect the flywheel to be broken, however when I check the ignition timing with scan tool its in sync at 0 degrees. I believe someone may has adjusted ignition timing attempting to repair this truck. I would like an opinion on this picture as to the possibi... |
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| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L ABS Module VIN: 2D8HN54PX8 Van has c2200 code for internal module failure. I am trying to test powers and grounds at module before officially condemning it but am unable to get the latch holding the connector to the ABS module to swing all the way up. It rotates less than half way and t... |
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| 1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer 4.9L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTEF15YXT Hello all. I just bought this truck after it sat for 15 years. It is in excellent shape, a true time capsule. However, it is having some issues and I do not normally work on too many of these, as I am mostly a Volkswagen-Audi guy. Had to replace both fuel pum... Trouble codes: P0155 (oxygen sensor heater 2-1), P0135 (oxygen sensor heater 1-1), P0141 (oxygen sensor heater 1-2), P0171 (bank 1 lean), P0174 (bank 2 lean) |
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| 1999 Ford Contour SE 2.5L pats VIN: 3FAFP66LXX The pats key is saying not received There has been a new ecm put that is not the problem the light is going off so the key is recognized can you help thanks |
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| 2007 Ford Fusion SEL 2.3L Axle VIN: 3FAHP08Z57 Hello all, this fusion exhibits a vibration noticeable when accelerating feels much like the normal cv axle vibration one might see, so I have replaced both axles recently and right side side has even been replaced twice. In past 2 years. Motor mounts have bee... |
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| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L Manifold VIN: SALME15406 Does anyone have any tips for removing the drivers side exhaust manifold on this Jaguar motor? Motologic time calls for 1.2, Alldata calls for 4.6, with very bad info. Still cant see how to get this thing out without stripping everything on that side of the ch... |
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| 2008 Lexus ES350 3.5L Right Headlamp VIN: JTHBJ46GX8 Right head light goes off after a few minutes tested grounds and power connections all seemed good replaced module for right head light this is a hid system thanks in advance |
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| 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L Accessories VIN: 3VWSA69M74 We replaced the compressor, now PRNDL in cluster is blank, clock displays the same time all the time, odometer doesn't change, speedo OK, all lights OK. Ran an all system scan with the Vagcom, no communication codes anywhere. Can't see how we could have damage... |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 3VWST71K36 hey guys. need some help here. this TDI hesitates off idle and blows a cloud of black smoke. once rpm is up and turbo spools it runs great. the longer you idle the bigger the plume. removed egr valve and inspected passages. removed butterfly valve and inspecte... |
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| 2007 Volkswagen Passat Value Edition 2.0L outside temp VIN: WVWLK73C07 Has [...] outside temp sensor short to plus or open. Temp display reads -1 degree Fahrenheit.Tried new sensr same issue,Checked wiring between sensor and multipin connector ok. Now I need a wiring diagram from instrument cluster to outside temp sensor,I mig... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2005 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L Transfer Case VIN: WBXPA93435 Thanks everyone especially Aaron for the emails with info. Took apart the actuator and found gear stripped. Some replies stated you can replace the gear seperate. Only gear I could find was cheap Chinese aftermarket, gave customer options. Replaced OEM actuato... |
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| 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL 3.4L Hesitation VIN: 3G5DB03E95 This was the right rear wheel bearing/speed sensor causing the traction control to activate @40%throttle .The fix was replacement of the wheel bearing/speed sensor. Thanks to all for their help. I would like to note this is the second time I'm closing this he... |
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| 1994 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1FP22S7R so, fixed this one egr sol #2 wire was bypassed ran a jumper from pcm to sol and seems to have fixed the o2 code too, now I checked that wire many times but I guess there must be some kind of resistance in it. I just left the jumper wire but I ran it nicely ac... Trouble codes: 76 (egr solenoid 2 problem), 13 (o2 sensor circut open short or bad). |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z85 LS 3.5L Starter VIN: 1GCDT13675 Thanks for all the replies. We definitely agree it was a power issue. The tip for using the jumper cables was one we hadn't thought of. We Could not detect any voltage drop. Tried another known, good battery still no change. Customer had modified battery ... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo LT 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: KL1TG56E29 ok still have car and have not completed repair. have a large post with a lot of info but due to people out sick. have not had time to sit down and post pics and write up. will past as soon as i can Thanks to those who replied |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L rear a/c lines VIN: 1GNEC13379 I got this Tahoe taken care of, I went the route that Dave and Steve suggested and got the SUR compression fittings. The part numbers were AC38 for 3/8" and AC58 for the 5/8" line. These are nice compression fittings complete with an o-ring. They were a little... |
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| 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 3.0L Pressure Plate, Throw out bearing VIN: 1FALP54YXS Still have not found "The Fix". This clutch kit is no longer available from Ford, but it was made by Valeo for Ford. This is a Valeo clutch assembly. The fork assembly/mechanism that pushes on the T/O bearing are all tight. The customer installed a new cable m... |
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| 2002 Ford E-150 Econoline 4.2L oil pan VIN: 1FTRE14232 Gasket has not been repaired, we might get back to it when things quiet down during the Winter. All replies suggested dropping pan enough to drop a 1 piece gasket into the pan and wiggle it around as necessary to swap it out. This application, according to For... |
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| 2004 Honda Accord EX 2.4L abs VIN: 1HGCM55674 This one still not fixed as I have yet to get customer back into shop, however I received good advice on using the graph to catch abs data instead of read out and since used this successfully on another vehicle. Will post update and fix as soon as car comes ba... |
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| 2007 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: KM8JM72D97 Pulled front cover and timing marks are dead on, customer says he will put up with it and doesn't want to spend any more money on it. Funny thing is I have not charged him a dime because I didn't fix anything |
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| 2010 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Misfire VIN: KMHGC4DF3A well the customer took the car to another dealer and they fixed it I called him and asked what they did and he said that they unplugged the cruise control module and told him to leave it unplugged until he got a new one? so I assume that the cruise control mo... Trouble codes: B1302, B1304, B1220, B1301, B1303, B1305. |
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| 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L No Start VIN: 1J4FX58S0T pcm was all corroded as it was holding water at corner of pcm mount.thank to all from topshop central texas |
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| 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II SE 4.0L oil pump VIN: SALTY124X2 Hello everyone: Thanks for all the replies. Have not fixed it, customer is evaluating their options. First there was confusion about which engine i have, this is the Buick V8, not BMW V8. On the BMW engines , there is an issue with oil pump bolts getting loose... |
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| 2007 Lexus RX350 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2T2GK31U17 Thanks Guys. I already did all what you suggested before posting for help, except getting into the "gas filler tube". I talked to customer again to make sure that he did not leave the gas cap loose then retied it before bringing it to me. Well, no the affirmat... Trouble codes: P0441 (incorrect purge plow), P0455. |
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| 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L Compressor VIN: WDBFA67E0R Well got this one eventually checked everything everyone said and no changes finally just bit the bullet and stuck a Denso compressor with speed sensor on as Alfiero from Pen said and bingo it worked. Thank you for all the input on this old girl |
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| 2008 Nissan Titan XE 5.6L Intake Manifold VIN: 1N6AA07D78 Dept. decided not to put anymore money into the truck and its going to auction. |
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| 2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: YS3ED49AX4 I would like to thank every one except the one rude tech. The fix was the [...] I could see nothing wrong with it but cut it out on the advice of you Saab techs every thing now working good. Thanks to you all. Tom Trouble codes: P0134 (O2 not switching). |
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| 2004 Toyota Celica GT 1.8L No Start VIN: JTDDR32T64 Good Afternoon,I took along labor day weekend so just fixed the car Wed.After rechecking my powers and grounds they were ok.Went to the relays in the under hood fuse box and found no power on pin#2 on the EFI relay.That gets power from pin#21 of the ecm.Pin#21... Trouble codes: B0136, B1100. |
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| 2008 Volvo S80 T6 3.0L start VIN: YV1AH99288 This was a strange one..customer did not want to spend any money on diagnosis so he traded the car...Thanks for all the replies. |
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