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| 2004 Audi A6 3.0L Electronic VIN: WAUJT64B14 Hello Audi Techs, We have a situation where the car once driven till it gets warm will go into a limp home mode (intermittently) and we have Transmission code P1757 Supply Voltage open circuit. If you cycle the key it resets and you can drive the vehicle. We d... |
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| 2006 Audi A8 Quattro 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAULL44E26 Car was purchased 4k miles ago. 1,200 miles post purchase, presented code P2237 / 18669 = B1/S1 O2 "pump current open circuit." Sensor was replaced, with no additional testing. 3,000 miles later, returns with same code AND also P2629 / 19061 = B2/S1,O2 "pump... Trouble codes: P2237 (VAG code 18669 B1/S1 pump current open circuit), P2629 (VAG code 19061 B2/S1 pump current open circuit) |
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| 2007 BMW 328i 3.0L abs VIN: WBAVA37587 hello bmw gurus,,customer brought this 328i in for abs light coming on after his kid hit the right front wheel...needed thrust arm so we replaced front arms,,the test drove after you hit 20 mph car starts chuggin and abs lights come on...so scanned for codes..... |
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| 2008 BMW 528xi 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBANV13578 Car shows reduced engine power and goes into a limp mode so to say . Will not throttle above 2300 rpm .very little exsperiance with bmws here.trying to help a friend out. Thanks in advance anything may help.misfires on 1 and 3 also Trouble codes: 2A3F, 2A77 |
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| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Leaking VIN: 2GCEK19T3X Have replaced the front axle output seals twice now with oem seals and there leaking again. Can't seem to see what were missing on this, have done these many times on other vehicles with no leakage. Any help would be appreciated. |
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| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L Replaced VIN: 3GNEC16Z95 After all of these repairs the ac was rock cold came back in 4 days and was hot air.. Found a low charge had ac dye in the system tested every joint and can not find any outside leak.. So I gained access to the front and rear Evap core and found dye on the fro... |
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| 2003 Dodge Dakota SLT 5.9L air bag VIN: 1D7HG48Z83 One for you Dodge boyz. Got this 03 Dakota with air bag light on and 2 codes. On this Dodge it doesn't give code numbers just definitions with my DRB3. ORC Output circuit and Passenger Squibb Shorted to Battery. I have looked in Mitchell, AllData and Identifix... |
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| 1995 Ford F-350 Eddie Bauer 7.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 2FDKF37F8S We got this vehicle from another shop and it had codes in it for a IDM. Installed new IDM and updated valve cover wiring harness and vehicle still runs rough and has a slight misfire under light load. When WOT vehicle actually pulls strong and runs ok. did a c... Trouble codes: P1298, P1293, P1294 |
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| 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3FTNX20L9Y this truck came in with codes p0171 and p0174 for banks 1 and 2 lean and when at wot has a major loss of power. I have checked fuel pressure ( 30 idle and rises to almost 40 under acceleration) removed both upstream o2 sensors to check for restricted exhaust w... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174 |
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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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| 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L rear of vehicle VIN: 1FMFU18595 When you drive this vehicle about 55-60 in almost a coast mode then accelerate like you're going to pass a vehicle there is a loud clunk noise (feels like around transfer case area but with a technician riding in the very rear area, the clunk comes from the di... |
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| 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 2.0L Bat light on VIN: 1FAFP34NX6 Hello everyone and thanks for the help with this one. I am seeing more and more mid to late 2000's Fords come in with the charge indicator lights coming on intermittently. I currently have this 2006 Focus in that the battery light illuminates on the dash inter... |
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| 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMEU74E18 hello friends, when the engine starts it run pretty well, there is not problem there, but when i drive the car at least a half hour the check engine light turn on, also the wrench light, the engine stops and the starter don`t works, like a pats problem, i wait... Trouble codes: B1342, P0600, P0607, P1260, P2100, P2104, P2105, U0300 |
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| 2009 Infiniti G37 X 3.7L Cluster Illumination VIN: JNKCV61F89 Half of the speedometer will flinch illumination intermittently.the rest of the cluster stays steady. Connections seem good and i can not trigger a failure with a wiggle test. I am going to monitor voltage to the cluster but asking if anyone has had a similar... |
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| 2005 Kia Sorento LX 3.5L starting Starter replaced and still did not start right away. Hit the lock then unlock button on remote keyfob and then car started and continued to do so for 2 days. Now back to no start and keyfob has no affect. I remember something about the sedona having similar is... |
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| 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman S ALL4 1.6L Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWZC5C58B OK Mini Gurus, We have this Countryman that feels like it will almost go into limp mode. Check Engine light is on. Using Autologic Assist Plus we were able to read live data of the high pressure fuel values read below what they should be at. Other research lea... Trouble codes: 2C01, 2BEE, 2BDD |
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| 2012 Mini Cooper 1.6L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WMWSX1C54C Vehicle came from another shop that had installed a used engine in vehicle. After install will start and idle rolls for a few seconds and then stalls. Setting codes for lack of communications with throttle control. Also has misfire codes for all cylinders. Thr... Trouble codes: 30B2, U1129 |
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| 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0L transmission VIN: 4A3AC54H52 Replaced transmission with used. vehicle operated normally for a couple hundred miles. Suddenly when driving, pulled up to stop sign and vehicle chugged and stalled. restarted fine. idled normally in park and neutral. Once it is put into Drive or Reverse, it s... |
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| 2009 Nissan Altima S 2.5L SRS Module VIN: 1N4AL21E39 As stated in repair history vehicle was in front end collision. Replaced rad support, radiator, condenser, bumper and support brackets, bumper cover, left headlight and left fender. Replaced the steering wheel airbag and both seatbelts. The SRS light is still ... |
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| 2001 Subaru Forester S 2.5L engine overheats VIN: JF1SF656X1 Hello, I need some advice with the Subaru that is killing me. I took it on for a family friend and wish Id never touched it. He had just bought it and said the head is leaking coolant on the drivers side. I said ok I can do that. I removed both heads and chang... |
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| 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L overheating VIN: 4S4BP60C99 Having issues with this 2009 Outback. Great customer has done all recommended maintenance since new. Head gasket has been leaking small amount of oil for past 30K, recently started showing signs of coolant leak(stain, crusty coolant). Customer was on fence on ... |
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| 2003 Toyota Camry SE 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Stall VIN: JTDBE32K23 This 03 4 cyl Camry has three problems. It idles rough and dies at stops. I believe a throttle body cleaning will fix this problem. Are there any settings or adjustments that need to be made in conjunction with a TB cleaning? Anything else on this model that m... |
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| 2005 Toyota Prius 1.5L ABS module VIN: JTDKB20U55 Hello, This vehicle originally came in with a bad ABS control module/pump assembly. Brake pump continually ran and had brake pedal feedback as long as ignition was on. We replaced the assembly with a low mile used unit and bled the system with our Snap On scan... |
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| 1994 Volkswagen EuroVan CV 2.5L Does not kickdown VIN: WV2PE0708R In need of help from all you VW techs out there. I have a 94 VW eurovan that's is giving a bit of a run for my money. There are no codes in the vehicle and the problem is intermittent. The car seems to not downshift when you go wide open throttle. I scoped the... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6L Radio VIN: 1G6DW67705 A lot of great ideas. Tried most of them with no results Send vehicle to dealer and the radio is back working again. They said all they did was reprogram. I guess that snap on scanner will not do these radios. |
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| 2006 Cadillac CTS 3.6L No Start, wiper motor malfunc. VIN: 1G6DP57736 Really embarrassed about this one. Knocked the vacuum line at the brake booster loose while testing the wiper motor. Hooked up vacuum, fired right up. Trouble codes: B1327, B1009, B1004, B3055, B3832, U1000. |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L Excessive Emissions, No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 2G1WH52K94 thanks to all vehicle has been gone now for some time and no complaints. was indeed a maf failure. with no engine light |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.2L Reduced Power VIN: 1G1ZS53F66 Customer Declined Any more work but my hunch is its a ground issue assoon as you would give ground to pcm I would loose my 5v ref. thank you all for your input Trouble codes: P0463 (Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input), P2127 (Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low). |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 5.3L No Start VIN: 1GNFK13087 Thanks for all the replies on this one. The Fix ended up being a new BCM and a tow to the dealer for programing which I think is a load of crap !!! There should be away to get this done after market without buying thousands of dollars worth of equipment but th... Trouble codes: U0140 (Lost Communication With Body Control Module). |
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| 2007 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L Converter VIN: 2A8GP64L07 Due to the cost the torque converter was left alone, a reman trans could be done at a future date for not much more cost if needed. As time goes on I trust other tech less, it did fine with the engine replacement except with a twist, the first one knocked and ... |
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| 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX 2.4L No Start VIN: 3A8FY48929 HI, GUYS FIRST LET ME THANKS ALL THOSE WHO TOOK TIME TO HELP US. REMAN. COMPUTER SOLVED THE PROBLEM.SORRY WE COULD NOT POST THIS FIX EARLIER. THANKS AGAIN MATT Trouble codes: P0340 (Camshaft failure). |
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| 1999 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L 3-o/d VIN: 1FTRX17W8X as several had mentioned, this thing had sucked a piece of the broken o/d clip into the valve body. I normally take these things completely apart but did not on this one and the clip was wedge in so didnt come out when i cleaned it. Getting in a hurry never wo... |
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| 2001 Ford F-150 XL 5.4L Park, Reverse, Neutral VIN: 2FTPX18Z01 I did check the shift cable, no issues found. Still would not shift to M1 even with cable disconnected. Looks like someone just had the pan off, and cleaned it? Fluid was black. Replaced the tranny with a remanufactures unit, and all is well. |
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| 2004 Ford F650 7.2L No Start, Stall VIN: 3FRWF65294 Thank you for all the help! We installed a new fuel transfer pump and the truck started right up. |
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| 2002 Porsche 911 GT2 3.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WP0AA29932 Swapped spark plugs #2 & 6, checked compression 200 psi in both cylinders. Customer needed to take the car & has not returned. will post when it does come back. |
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| 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0L Hesitation, Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1GG29624 Unable to continue testing on the vehicle at this time. Owner doesn't want to spend the time and money at the current moment. To all that posted replies I personally want to thank you for your support and ideas, they are taken serious by me and if I get the ch... Trouble codes: P0302, P0301. |
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| 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 2.0L ignition system VIN: WVGAV7AX7F Thanks for all the replies. David from British Columbia and Carlos from California put me on the right track. The wire from the cluster to the key reader, in the steering column where the key would go, was the problem. Repaired the wire and all is good! |
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