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2005 Audi A4 Quattro 3.2L Front speakers VIN: WAUDG78E25
See if you Audi techs can help me with this problem I scanned it with my Ross tech codes are address 56 radio 00858 29 -10 antena short to ground and same code again but diffent diagram num 36-10 . The problem I'm having is a buzzing noise out of the front spe...
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2004 Cadillac SRX 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GYDE63A64
This car came with a p1101, and p0101 maf sensor performance. The code comes back every time i start the car. Checked for intake leaks and fixed them. Disconnected the battery and wires to each other. Replaced maf sensor. Noticed that the map sensor reading ko... Trouble codes: P0101
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2007 Dodge Ram 3500 ST 6.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3D6WH46AX7
hi out there I need some advice from the cummins techs I have a 2007 dodge 3500 we installed a reman injector in number 5 and I cannot get the modis ultra to install the the code on the new injector we took a pic of the new code so we are sure about the number... Trouble codes: P2690, P268C
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2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Engine oil cooler? VIN: 1FTWW31P76
I have this truck that has a recurring P012f for engine oil-coolant temp correlation. We put head gaskets on this truck about a month ago but previous to that we had installed new egr cooler with engine oil cooler because of this, wrench light with high engine...
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2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 5.4L drive-axle VIN: 1FMFU18576
A4WD 4x4 light flashes only while in A4WD position goes out in manual 4WD position. Checked vacuum no leak solenoid is working also. U2023 code and copenplat error Checked can bus looks good
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2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.4L Mechanical VIN: 1FTSX21R48
Customer states that when towing his travel trailer and pulling a grade that the transmission disengages, the engine speed appears to increase and that there is a loud blower like sound. Customer states that if he pulls off to the side of the road and allows t...
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2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 5.4L Door ajar switch circuit VIN: 1FTSX2B56A
Hello all, thanks for any help . . . First off this is a work truck (XL) not a Lariat Problem is as follows, Driver front door ajar message on cluster when door is closed and No message when door is open. Took off door panel and checked switch at latch. It was...
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2013 Hyundai Accent GLS 1.6L cylinder head VIN: KMHCT4AE1D
replaced timing chain and tensioner and guides do to timing chain jumped from tensioner failure, had head worked and replaced head gasket, now vehicle has a hard start and has really bad top end lifter noise and also setting trouble codes p0335 and p0336, rech...
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2008 Kia Sorento EX 3.8L brake pedal VIN: KNDJD73618
Thanks for the help in advance. Customer brought vehicle in for a brake flush, complaint was pedal is low. pedal goes low on first pump then back to regular position on second pump. feels like an air bubble in the lines, Vacuum bleed system and gravity bleed s...
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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4.6L Misfire VIN: 4JGBF71E17
Hey Guys I'm starting this story by saying this vehicle is owned by someone who lacks the funds for repairs and shouldn't own a Mercedes. This is also "covered" by one of those outstanding aftermarket warranties. The car came in originally with faults for 3 of...
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2002 Mini Cooper 1.6L Inhibitor sw VIN: WMWRC33422
Hey guys. I'm working on this 2002 Mini Cooper. Not really an export on this vehicles a hole lot. The problem: transmission shifts back and forth between 3rd and OD. Sometimes will not shift out of 1st gear. When battery is disconnected and the vehicle cools o...
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2009 Nissan Rogue S 2.5L Starting VIN: JN8AS58V19
car came in crank no start.starts with jump box.we replaced battery and car starts everytime.after it sits over night it cranks normal no start we put the jump box on it firers right up.we put a 640cca battery in same problem.if we put our load tester on it an...
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1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6L Hesitation, Surge VIN: WP0AA2995V
engine was removed and overhauled , new pistons and cylinders/ heads rebuilt,,, new valves and guides, new flywheel and clutch etc etc when you drive the car it has multiple codes and surges at roughly above 2500,, idle will get rough , have gone thru this c... Trouble codes: 00002 (no description), 00034 (o2 sensing range 2 cyl 4-6), 00074 (no description), 00124 (intake air temp sensor)
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2012 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Fobik VIN: 3C6UD5GL3C
Chrysler mavens, I have an interesting dilemma. I have a mobile module programming business. One of the techs from a shop called me to program an extra fobik for his truck. I got the PIN code from my equipment company (OEM Tools) a fine company for OEM and aft...
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2007 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: 5GZER33737
Car came into shop from another shop with misfire on back 3 cylinders. The other shop has done tune it up and replaced the converters on this suv.ive done quit a few chains on these but the usually have the cam codes in them. This one does'nt. It has a misfire... Trouble codes: P0300 (Engine missfire), P0496 (Evap flowing non purge)
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2008 Saturn Vue XR 3.6L Intak VIN: 3GSDL73718
Hi, I can really use some help on this one. Leaking coolant under the intake. Does anybody know where the leak area is on this 3.6L? Thank you.
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2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 2.0L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WVWXK73C89
this volkswagon came in with an intermittent stall -- and the 3 above listed codes -- noted & cleared codes - test drove & expieranced stall -- found code p0087 again - car restarted easly and ran at shop - died several more times-- then had code p3044 for p/p... Trouble codes: P3043, P0087, P0562
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2008 BMW 335i 3.0L Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAVB73528
Special thanks to Mark [...], hit it right on,it was the the fuel injector cylinder #2 ,to play it safe i replaced the 3 injectors for bank 1 & car ran like a dream, Thanks Guys
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2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 3.6L key wont turn VIN: 2G4WE56765
We put a lock cylinder in which we assembled from NAPA and it turned the first time then locked up like the original. We had a locksmith get us a second new lock cylinder with a new key which we just received and put it in and it did the same thing. When we tu...
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic WT 4.3L Abs VIN: 1GCEC14X77
I GOT IT FIXED. ON THE SCAN TOOL, I SELECT SILVERADO CLASSIC AND YOU GET NO COMMUNICATION TO ALL SYSTEM EXCEPT OBD. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT CLASSIC. ONCE I SELECT SILVERADO, I HAVE COMMUNICATION TO ALL SYSTEM. I FOUND ONE ABS CODE C0035. THE WIRING FOR THE WHEEL ...
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1991 Ford F53 Custom 7.5L Engine VIN: 3FCMF53G5M
First I need to thank Darryl, Bill, Dan, Russell, Vincent, Gary, Joe, David [...]., and Jon for responding to this request. It's been a long time since I serviced an RV. I had a good idea that the add-on oil filter is a bypass or a pump. These gentlem...
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1996 Ford F53 XL 7.5L Excessive Emissions VIN: 3FCMF53G4T
Ok, I'm going to close this, with a wrap-up of what I learned, and hopefully, it will help someone else down the road. First, some background. This vehicle was purchased used, at about 7k mi. Current owner doesn't know the history on the vehicle. I found out...
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2001 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4L gem module VIN: 1FTRW08L61
thanks too everyone for all the great information finally got a new mechanic so it gave me time to get back on the 150 after getting some schematics for the gem module started chasing ground wires when I pulled drivers side carpet up there was all kinds of fib...
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2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L erratic shifting VIN: 1GT120E88B
Thanks for all the replies. The consensus was that the TCM was bad and indeed that was the problem. Since we had already replaced the gear position sensor we were pretty sure the TCM was bad, but it was nice to have that backed up by your experience. The thing...
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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Stall VIN: 1J4GW48S51
Well, After Double Checking My Testing And Coming To The Same Conclusion, I Ordered A Reman PCM. I Was Able To Enter The VIN With My Scan Tool And It Started & Ran. No Codes, Everything Working The Way It Should. Yeah !! Thank You For The Help. Trouble codes: P0353 (p0352-), P0352 (p0351-), P0351.
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2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 1.0L Starting VIN: WMEEJ31X19
AFTER TESTING ALL RELATED ITEMS, I FOUND THE AUTOMATIC CLUTCH HAD "SHIFTED" ON ITS MOUNTING, CAUSING THE SENSORY PORTION TO BE OUT OF SPEC. ADJUSTED AND NOW CRANKS EVERY TIME! THANKS FOR THE HELP GENTS!
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2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLX 2.5L Motor VIN: JS3TD62V7Y
Unfortunately all the feedback I got described tests I had already done, or may have been from those who didn't read my posting carefully. The vehicle runs great until it hits 3000 rpm under load. Engine begins to stumble very slightly at very high RPM with no...
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2000 Volvo S80 T6 2.8L Mechanical VIN: YV1TS90D5Y
washed off engine and determined the leak was coming from the cam sensor seal on the back of the head-replaced seal and all is well
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