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| 2004 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L power seat VIN: 2HNYD18714 we have a 2004 mdx here that has multiple bad drivers seat position sensors we were able to get the slide position sensor but dealer says the lift, tilt and recline sensors not available. Does anyone know of a source for these sensors. Thanks for any info. |
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| 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 3.6L power steering rack top seal VIN: 2G4WE53775 got this Lacrosse that have replaced power steering rack twice. both are reman units. had replaced the pump and flushed the system the first time. one from Oreilley and the other one from autozone. autozone's failed within a week and the one from oreilly laste... |
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| 1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Misfire I had previously posted about this vehicle for a misfire that appeared after the customer did a lifter job on their own. I would have linked to it but im not sure how to get the url. I just replaced the lifters on the suspect cylinder. It was still misfiring, ... Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L P.S. Pump Noisy VIN: 2G1FP22G0X Hello Friends, About a year ago, we replaced the rack and pinion and the power steering pump because of a bad leak and the system had ran dry at least once. The rack had new inner tie rods and we put new Moog outer tie rod ends on at the time of installation... |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L Engine Using to much oil and big puff of bluish- gray smoke on start up after sitting a while. Replaced valve stem seals still problem. Inspect pcv system. Found puddle of oil in low spot in intake manifold. Found plugged oil drain holes in valve cover oil separated ... |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0L No Crank VIN: 1GCHC24K17 Verified that that this was a No Crank Condition.. Scanned for Codes in All Modules and in All Modules had a U1040 Loss of Communication with BCM... I could not Communicate with the BCM either with Snappy or Tech 2... Replaced the BCM and Set up the SDM... Sti... Trouble codes: U0140 (Loss of Communication with BCM in TCM and ABS module After New BCM installed) |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1PF5SC8C Thanks in advance for all you help. Car came in for check engine light and clicking under the hood. We found the pruge valve clicking loudly. We looked at the fuel tank pressure and found -0.787. Take the gas cap off and it reads 0.049. Scanner does not have a... Trouble codes: P0496 (Evap Purge) |
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| 2002 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.9L output speed sensor VIN: 1B7HG38Z22 . As stated this truck originally had a check engine light and code P0748 which indicated a problem with the PWM governor pressure. We replaced the PCM with a reconditioned one. The P0748 is gone but now we have an erratic shift and we noticed that after 30 mp... |
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| 2006 Ford Freestyle SE 3.0L alternator VIN: 1FMZK01146 Code P0622. Engine runs great at times the instrument cluster blink all the lights, The charging system is on spects around 14.2V. I did check the output from alternator connector at idle and only have .5V from connector #1 nothing from connector # 2 BATTERY L... |
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| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L Front left engine coolant leak VIN: KM8SC83D51 Hi to all Tech. I need some information, coolant leak at the front left engine, this 2.7 engine have all hoses at the rear off the engine, so we thought we need water pump and timing belt replacement, I removed all front engine component and the leak is not fr... |
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| 2009 Infiniti FX35 3.5L extended crank VIN: JNRAS18W29 This infinity has a very intermittent extended crank. When this occurs it will take longer to start not always starting the first time you push the button, sometimes need to push start button twice always starts on second attempt. This has happened twice in th... |
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| 1999 Kia Sportage 2.0L Misfire VIN: KNDJB7238X Hi guys, I've been having trouble with this kia sportage that doesn't fire on cylinders 1 and 4. The engine was overhauled at another shop and the owner said it ran good just for that day. It was then brought into our shop we checked for broken wires leading t... |
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| 2007 Mazda 3 i 2.0L Mechanical VIN: JM1BK12F67 Car was brought to me from a local used car dealer with what appears to be a timing chain noise .worse when cold but always there. I have removed valve cover and chain looks good not loose. I put a wrench on cam and the cam adjuster locks with engine off I bel... |
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| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire VIN: WDBKK49F03 I got this Mercedes eating my lunch! It will not start cold, but if you keep trying, and feather the throttle, it will eventually crank, runs somewhat fair when warm, but if you leave the shop, you wont make it back. bogs, low power & misses. Fuel pressure is ... |
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| 2011 Porsche Panamera 3.6L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: WP0AA2A75B Hello porsche techs!i would like to thank everyone in advance for all of your help. Vehicle came into the shop for a check engine light and reduced engine power light on. Customer stated that vehicle runs rough at cold start and hesitates while driving. Checke... Trouble codes: P1023 (Fuel pressure/ quantity too low at start), P053F, P1026 (Fuel high pressure implausible), P1031 (Fuel high pressure sensor stuck at start) |
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| 2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 2.0L Mechanical VIN: KL5JJ56ZX5 I have this suzuki I am trying to help a friend with. The Trouble is when driving car the transmission keeps jumping out of 4th gear. I can stop car restart car and it will drive again but will jump back out within a few miles. The only code I get out of trans... |
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| 1997 Toyota Tacoma DLX 3.4L starting VIN: 4TAWN72N8V Hi every body and thank you in advance for you help. Ok this vehicle's engine was replace in an other shop, the pick-up owner wasn't sure that it had the starting problem, had sized-up engine and no battery, he just bought it like that. its a no start, not eve... |
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| 1999 Toyota Tacoma DLX 2.7L Incomplete monitor VIN: 4TAWM72N0X Vehicle came to our shop with previous egr repairs, but would not run several monitors and had a pending egr code for excessive exhaust flow. I performed a complete check of the egr system, including checking the valve for intact diaphragm, opening, passage fl... |
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| 2002 Toyota Prius 1.5L Misfire VIN: JT2BK12UX2 Car came in with Mil on and rough running when ICE is active. Found codes listed. Test drove, OK. Let sit, would misfire on #1 and #2 sometimes. Sometimes just #1 sometimes just #2, sometimes both. Coils ,plugs, injectors, valve clearance are OK. Throttle body... Trouble codes: P0300, P0301, P0302 |
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| 2002 Toyota Echo 1.5L Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDAT12352 Car towed in hard/no start, check engine light. Car started right off the tow truck running very badly. Diagnose bad IAC Solenoid, replace with dealer solenoid, new plugs and BG induction service. Ran great after road test, customer picked up and called saying... Trouble codes: P0505 (IAC System), P0300 (Misfire Detected) |
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| 1998 Volvo S90 2.9L Stall VIN: YV1KS9602W I am trying to get a heads up only this car for monday. It came late this afternoon. The car will stall when slowing down. You dont have to come to a complete stop...it does it even when you slow to turn a corner. Its auto and I tried to see if it will stay ru... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2004 Audi A4 Quattro Avant 1.8L Abs VIN: WAUVC68E54 Thank you guys for thinking about this and posting some ideas. As I had said in my post though I had replaced the module, and check power/ground and there where no codes stored in any module and communication was good with scan tool. I decided to check on ... |
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| 1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Misfire I went ahead and replaced the cylinder 1 lifters with sealed power parts. Also used a new felpro heavy duty intake set. Now I get compression readings of 115 or so on that cylinder. The problem is that I am still getting a misfire on cylinder number 1. I belie... Trouble codes: P0300. |
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| 2006 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4U042 6.6L Abs module VIN: 1GBE4C1216 Thanks everyone with the responses. I found that module has 3 power wires from the fuse box that should be hot at all times. I found a broken wire between fuse box and module. This was the 40amp abs 2 circuit. I ran a new wire from fuse box to abs module. ... |
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| 1995 Ford F Super Duty XL 7.3L Surge VIN: 1FDLF47F4S I'm sorry but I'm going to have to close this without a fix. The customer has decided to try and sell the truck as is. The insurance ran out today and he doesn't want to renew it. I did get an answer about the coolant temp. sensor. This truck doesn't have one ... |
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| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport 3.5L Rotary Knob VIN: WDDGF56X79 As all advised, we replaced the rotary knob assembly and all functions are normal, no coding necessary. Would still like to hear if anyone knows where to see an actual value screen for this component. It seems it should be available through COMAND module, but ... |
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| 1998 Mercury Tracer LS 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1MEFM13P8W Well I'm Dealing with a Customer who thinks He's a "mechanic". After checking all the Voltages at the PCM. I Reprogrammed the Pcm. nothing. The Customer Got AZ to warranty the PCM. I programed it & presto, 40 psi fuel pressure, No Light. Runs rough I'm betting... Trouble codes: P0190 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor), P0193 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor High Input), P0460 (Fuel Level Sensor Circuit). |
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| 1998 Nissan Frontier XE 2.4L Timing chain VIN: 1N6DD26S5W I'm closing this post now. Owner is allowing me to pull motor and rebuild it. After talking to him and showing him sludge still in the motor he's going this route. Thanks for all the help. |
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| 1997 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8L flywheel?, engine? VIN: 1NXBB02E0V Appreciate the replies as always. It sounds like these cars are known to crack flywheels however the customer can not afford the repair and took the car with the noise. Thank you for taking time to reply. |
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