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2004 Audi TT Quattro 3.2L DSG Trans in limp mode VIN: TRUWF28N84
This customer just bought this car and brought it in for a inspection, he stated that Carfax shows vehicle needing DSG transmission replaced. Checked DTC's two codes stored (18148 clutch temperature monitor P1740 electrical problem in circuit) (17100 transmiss...
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2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4GC5EG4A
Vehicle came in with check engine light on and traction control light on. Also drivability issues but I know transmission goes into default gears when U0100 is stored in TCM. Did a full system charging test which resulted in no problems and have driven the veh... Trouble codes: P7000, U0730, U1000
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1995 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6L Ebcm VIN: 1G6KS52Y0S
the coustomer brought car in complaing that it starts off in 2nd gear after testeing we have confirmed that it starts off in 2nd gear but the overdrive dose work the dtc code for the issue is dtc 73 have followed dtc 73 flow chart have not found any issues. i ...
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GCHK29104
I looked this issue up on identifix and i have performed everything shown as resolutions to this DTC. I have another open request for the ac on this same vehicle. I was thinking that perhaps this has caused my ac issue. So I am focused on this for the time bei... Trouble codes: P0089
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3L Hesitation, Stall
gm tech 08 tahoe police package doors lock and unlocks while drive i lose communiction with the pcm during that second that it does it no code in none of the modules i have replace battery cables and fuse box under the hood problen still present.
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2012 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GNALDEK7C
I have a 2.4L direct injected engine in this 2012 Equinox that has me banging my head against the wall. This is a dealers car so no previous history is known. As you can see before I got involved with this misfiring problem, 2 coils were installed, fuel injec... Trouble codes: P0300 (misfire)
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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.8L No Start VIN: 1GCRKSEA3D
Truck Was Wrecked -Front End.Airbags has been deployed. No Engine Damage. Starts for a sec and cut the fuel. Do I have to replace the FPCM and reprogram it? Is there any Re set procedure after a collision? Thanks. Trouble codes: P069E
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1990 Dodge W250 5.9L wiper switch VIN: 1B7KM2682L
The wiper switch is broken as well as the turn signal lever. The OEM part number for the wiper switch is [...] but I have been unable to find one. It is not a multifunction switch. I have not been able to find an aftermarket or used switch. I cannot find a ...
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2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: WD8PD14436
hi guys and thanks in advance, I got this sprinter with a costumer complaint of no power intermittently, and not going over 40 mph on a full throttle, I drove it myself and it has plenty of power, even uphill , goes over 40 mph, I got this codes, p2359-002 boo...
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6L SRS system VIN: 2FAHP71W83
Hello everyone, I have this crown vic kicking my butt. I usually dont have problems with SRS systems but this has got me. First of all I did look into the tsb about the wiring under the seat. It does not apply to this one the years are wrong for this one accor...
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2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L wrong gear start
This was brought to us on the hook from a dealership that insisted it needed a trans. It was partially disassembled so we took it down and rebuilt it with clutches, converter, valve body kit etc. Fluid was toast but it appeared to be from the beginning of a co...
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2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.2L Wipers VIN: 1FT7X2B66C
Hi there. Thanks for helping. The owner says the wipers will swipe 2 times when the key is turned on even though the wipers are turned off. I have not been able to duplicate it after several tries. Does not have rain sensing wipers and the courtesy wipe has be...
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2012 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4L Door latch VIN: 5J6RM4H79C
Honda Techs, need advice here. Vehicle came in for rear hatch not opening. Scanned body data and found code B1129{Drivers door, conflict lock/unlock}. Checked data and found switch status would not change at drivers door, then installed new{Honda latch assembl...
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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L shift controll VIN: 1J4HR58275
I am not a trans tech. tried to help neighbor. This jeep started throwing a p0750 code about a year ago would go into limp(3rd) mode every week or two pull over shut off vehicle restart everything would be great for another 200-500 miles.diagnosed solenoid pac...
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2012 Land Rover LR4 HSE 5.0L Misfire VIN: SALAK2D43C
Truck came in with engine running rough code p0206 injector # 6 open circuit, check the wires from the pcm to the injector harness #6 its within the spec, compression 155psi as the others, replace new OEM injector & new spark plugs still the same, swap coils s...
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2006 Lexus GX470 4.7L rear output shaft seal VIN: JTJBT20X56
hi group all data and indentyfix tells me to pull the a/t to replace the rear output shaft seal from the t/c i can't believe that! does anyone did that job with out pulling the a/t? or is there a short cut i don't know off. i'm open for suggestions. thanks
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2003 Lincoln Town Car Executive 4.6L Alternator VIN: 1LNHM81W23
Car had headlights dimming intermittently for a split second then comes right back. Voltage drops to 12.4 or so when it happens. Otherwise charging is 13.8. Dealer changed all parts as stated in repair history. Now it's my turn. I did find alternator fuse blow...
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI 3.2L No Start VIN: WDBUF26J35
We have looked the car over for a no start with a no rpm signal, We replaced the cranksensor ( factory part) still no rpm signal in the pid section of the scanner, We removed the sensor and then bench tested wireing, sensor, to engine computer, this will show ... Trouble codes: 2521, 8 (starter control no start attempt without actuation), 2045, 1 (crankshaft position no signal)
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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEBU11F28
After installing both front a/f ratio sensors for the second time with factory oes sensors, after 500-1500 miles the bank 2 sensor burns out. - how this is verfied is after it sets code po 174 bank 2 sys too lean, we swap front sensors and drive then it sets p... Trouble codes: P0174
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2009 Toyota Corolla XLE 1.8L timing chain VIN: 1NXBU40E39
Hello everyone and thanks for the help on this one. We have this 09 Corolla in with 170,000 miles on it that it appears that the timing chain has some rattle to it when you rev up the engine to around 1800 to 2000 RPM. On cold start up, it rattles for a seco...
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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 2.0L ignition system VIN: WVGAV7AX7F
Looking for some help from our VW techs out there. This Tiguan came in from a body shop to replace the dash because of accident. The airbag is in the dash itself. They drove the car in and we disconnected the battery first thing. Now we replaced the dash and w...
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2002 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L Right Turn Signal VIN: YV1SZ58D52
The right side turn signals are inopperative. They do not illuminate at all including on the instrument cluster. I am able to power up the right side turn signal circuit at the shunt near CEM and all of the bulbs come on. I decided to replace the turn signal s...
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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1995 BMW 750iL 5.4L MIL Lamp on, no acceleration VIN: WBAGK2329S
Replace the Gas pedal sensor, reset & clear the codes, everything works
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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 3.6L power steer pump/rack system VIN: 2C4RDGDG3C
Thanks for all replies concerning my power steering issue. The problem ended up being pump got damaged in 1 minute of running with out fluid, " this pump must be very delicate". I did factory recommended bleed procedure and all is fine now.
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2000 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L none VIN: 1FAFP58U7Y
first thanks to all.we are going to leave it like that as the tranny works just fine to us.my daughter are just putted two Young children to school and it's not a good time to speak to her about money.it appears after all those good checks that the pcm is not ...
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2009 Kia Borrego EX 3.8L No Start VIN: KNDJJ74109
Thanks for the replies, I ended up just biting the bullet and letting the dealership put in a new pcm. According to the 2 people who replied you can install a used unit if the donor vehicle is put into some kind of neutral mode. I did talk to a few other deale... Trouble codes: P0630.
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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 4.2L Low High Pressure VIN: SALMF13476
I ORDER THE ENTIRE EVAPORATOR CASE FOR 2200.00 SINCE SOME ACTUATOR IS NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE. IT 3 WEEKS BACK ORDER. WILL LET YOU GUYS KNOW WHEN I GET THE PART
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1995 Lexus ES300 3.0L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out VIN: JT8GK13T0S
IT WAS THE PCM, I WAS ABLE TO FIND A CUSTOMER WITH THE SAME CAR JUST A YEAR OLDER AND SWAPPED PCMS, RUNS GREAT NOW
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S320 SWB 3.2L cluster VIN: WDBGA32E8T
Thanks for all the help I screwed up doing a hard reset,sent cluster off and thank God they could fix it all is well.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 5.5L air suspension VIN: WDDNG86X47
As replies suggested with a little more effort I could have located wiring diagrams and seen that pressure sensor is integral to valve assembly.Replaced valve and no more messages.Thanks for patience of all.
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2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1CA31A81
thanks to every one that replied I did every thing that was suggested ,I believe it was in the timing ,it would not run on starting fluid ,and it had good spark ,customer declined to go any deeper . thanks to all chris
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2008 Nissan Altima S 2.5L transmission VIN: 1N4AL24E18
thanks for all of the helpful replies,consensus is that trans is basically worn out.no big surprise.I just wanted to hear it from Nissan people. car has a ton of miles,customer is debating repair or trade in.reman unit from Nissan is not that pricey,jus...
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2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0L no 4x4 VIN: JTEBU14R75
sorry it took so long cust. only uses in snow, no hurry to bring back. replaced front actuator 4x4 lights up works fine thanks for the help
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