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| 2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5UXZV4C51B BMW techs I need some help PLEASE. 2011 BMW X5 3.0l Turbo came in with code P15FE = Engine switch off time signal missing. I have checked all fuses and all related connectors and all seem ok. When I clear code it comes right back and states in the information ... Trouble codes: P15FE |
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| 2000 Chrysler Sebring JX 2.5L Valves VIN: 3C3EL45H8Y While removing cam gear left side cam rotated(flipped)did not completely rotate this side under valve spring tension. What are the odds damaging valves. Should I just remove head? Thanks in advance |
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| 1992 Dodge W250 5.9L Check Engine,Water Infuel And Wait To Start Lights VIN: 3B7KM23C7N Vehicle came in with intermitent check engine,wait to start and water in fuel lights,while you are driving all 3 lights come on for about 1 second then go out and most often when pull up to stop sign,all 3 lights are separate circuits to computer.when you cycl... |
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| 2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPX14505 This is a fun one... As you see the high mileage, first it had a very strong misfire, and No codes (wait this gets better). So just jumped right into plugs and coils. huge difference but there was still this slight miss at idle... Scan it, find P0340. Active,... Trouble codes: P0340 (CMP Circuit Malfunction) |
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| 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum 5.0L Suspension VIN: 1FTEW1EF3F While test driving the vehicle it has a unique humming noise in the left front(?)- no codes, it happens most at approximately 20-30 mph. we checked and found an update for the P/S module-reflashed that and the ABS module-no change problem happens with or witho... |
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| 2015 Ford Transit-250 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTNR2CV8F There's not much info on this code in Mitchell. The only complaint is check engine light on and bad smell from exhaust. Checked line from def tank to injector for kinks all is ok. This code will not clear. KOER did not show this code. KOEO and memory does show... Trouble codes: P204F |
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| 2009 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5.3L Oil Pressure VIN: 1GKFK36319 Noise sounds deep to us, like a knock. The engine continues to run with noise louder with increase engine rpm. Install oil pressure gauge and run engine, beginning oil pressure at 45 psi, engine noise present above idle, as engine warmed the pressure dropped t... |
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| 2005 Mazda 6 S 3.0L Unknown VIN: 1YVHP82D75 A/C cycles way too much causing vent temps to get cold then warm. Low side pressure pulls down to 15 psi quickly then cycles off. High side will push to about 160 psi. Thought expansion valve had a problem but checked condenser temp. first and found it had a 7... |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L shifter VIN: WDBNG75J62 Hi Everyone, This s500 will go into limp home mode after a short drive,storing the codes indicated above. we cleaned it out as best we could, no evidence of coffee or other liquids, still have same problem. I was told by a junk yard that the shifter is marrie... |
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| 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L Battery light on VIN: WDBUF56J56 I get a code 1333 alternator interface |
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| 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic 3.5L maintenance VIN: 4JGDA5HB0C I am replacing spark plugs on this vehicle as normal maintenance. The procedure states that plugs should be indexed within 45 degrees of injector nozzle. The plugs that have been removed so far are straight on with nozzle. Cylinder 1 will only go to 90 degrees... |
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| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JA3AW56V68 Replace both o2 sensors and same problem. Have observed inactivity at times at start up. Replaced sensors again with denso sensors again no change. Must mention originally came in with only the P0134. Now we have a P0420 also. Trouble codes: P0134 (No activity b1s1), P0420 (Catalytic converter below effeiency) |
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| 2009 Nissan Versa S 1.8L starting/ no crank VIN: 3N1BC11E19 Car was a tow in. no crank no start. checked battery, good. passed midtronics test. inspected wiring at starter and no signal at starter solenoid wire. terminal burned and found starter solenoid plastic burned through. replaced starter and repaired wire termin... |
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| 2011 Porsche Panamera 3.6L Trans in limp mode VIN: WP0AA2A73B Codes pulled from PDK module P1733 Shift Rod displacement sensors - Implausible signal P1734 Shift Rod displacement sensors - Implausible signal U0456 No description on code U0418 No description on code Vehicle towed in. No matter what gear you select, it's ... |
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| 1994 Toyota Camry XLE 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JT2GK13E9R I have this camry for my daughter. It keeps throwing a p0141 code. I finally pulled the seat back out to check wiring and I've found an open circuit from the heater control output on the ecm at e10 pin 25. this is a pink and black wire that runs down to the pl... Trouble codes: P0141 (B1s2 heater circuit) |
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| 2000 Toyota Camry CE 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4T1BG22K7Y Hi need some assistance from the Toyota gurus out there. This Camry came in with a mil on and a code p0505 the car would not idle it stalled as soon as you let off the throttle. We replaced the idle air control motor with a new federal emissions iac. The car n... Trouble codes: P0505 |
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| 2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L l manifold VIN: 5TBBT44122 need to replace left exhaust manifold ,top 4 studs look easy thur inner fender ,I assume I need to raise motor to get bottom 4 .what is the best way to remove these lock nuts.a little heat released the 3 cat nuts but after 2 turns they froze tight .I did not c... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2012 Buick Verano 2.4L blower motor VIN: 1G4PS5SK4C Thanks to all who responded. After a few checks, we found the blower motor bearing the issue. On slower speeds, the bearing was holding motor back from operating. After replacing the motor, it works on all speeds. Thanks again to all who responded. |
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| 1996 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L No Start VIN: 1GNDM19W8T So thanks everyone. And I'm happy to say that it was the fuel pressure regulator. After checking all the other sensors once again. Everything tested good. So I looked at the fuel pressure and I noticed the pressure would drop fast. And it helped to get more in... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4L broken dip s VIN: 2CNDL23F26 My thanks to all that responded. I was able to get the broken piece out. I tried the idea of heating a piece of metal and was able to get it to stick to the plastic and pull it out. Thanks William, Allen, Greg, for the neat idea. |
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| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LS 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1PA5SG9E We are going to call this one fixed. Very unusual problem hoping the notes I include will help someone in the future. We originally installed a MAF sensor and the fuel trims got slightly better. Still set a pending P0171 code for lean bank one. As several of... Trouble codes: P0171 (Bank one lean). |
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| 2000 Ford Ranger XL 4.0L starter VIN: 1FTYR14XXY Unfortunately this one is still not right. They are content with jumping the starter out with the wire I installed. This is their only vehicle so I never got to keep it and check things out when it wouldn't start. After they start it with the wire it would fir... |
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| 2006 Land Rover LR3 SE 4.4L ride height VIN: SALAE25446 Thanks to Eric, Todd, and Niall found a bad ground to left sensor repaired wire and all is good. thanks for the help william |
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| 2007 Mazda CX-7 Touring 2.3L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM3ER29L47 The next step is we have ordered a new fuel rail with fuel pressure sensor. We were able to check for continuity at the sensor and it is not an open circuit, but we know the customer did install a used fuel rail and sensor. Thank you for everyone's input. Trouble codes: P0193 (Fuel rail high input voltage), P0016 (CMP sensor A), P2006 (Intake runner has bulletin). |
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| 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Cranks, no start VIN: WDBJF65HXX Note: It is not my intent to cause any controversy regarding terminologies used and always willing to go with the majority in the use of any terminology. I am closing this request since I found the problem. As I mentioned before in my update, I did replace the... Trouble codes: P1681 (Crash Signal Implausible). |
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