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2006 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L 2-1 shift VIN: 5UXFB53586
Hello BMW Transmission Techs, This 2006 x5 has a very noticeable 2-1 shift just before you come to a gradual stop at about 2 mph you feel a bump or very late drop into 1st gear. This bump does not occur if i manually shift and come to stop or leaving in manual...
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2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS 1.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: KL1TJ526X4
Replaced engine with wrecker engine. Scan data shows misfiring on cyl 2 mostly, with minor misfires on 1 and 3. 4 shows no misfires. Every few days the mil will flash and set code P0300 (the most useless code IMO). New plugs, good wires (checked resistance), s... Trouble codes: P0300 (Engine misfire detected)
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2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4L Excessive Emissions, Surge VIN: 2CNDL63F95
Group this Equinox came in with a blown motor: A customer for a local car lot had removed oil filter and lower radiator hose and blew it up. I was able to drive in and knocks and smoked but limped in. After engine replacement I scanned and had code for egr p04...
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2002 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L PATS system VIN: 1FMEU17L12
Hello members, I have a 2002 Ford Expedition 5.4 that does not start, cranks only. Codes p1260 theft detected, B1681 PATS transceiver mod signal not received. Customer drove vehicle home, next morning no start.His brother then replaced some PATS related parts ...
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2004 Kia Optima LX 2.4L Misfire VIN: KNA6D12644
Greetings fellow Techs. I am working on this 2004 Kia Optima with a 2.4. I replaced the balance shaft belt because it broke and killed the CKP. After getting it back together only the #1 coil is firing. Coil #2 isn't because it isn't getting a signal from the ...
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2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L electric ddo VIN: 2G2WP55286
I have 06 pontiac grand prix 1.electric doors lock function inop-found fuse blown-replaced hear clicking from bcm. unlock side works with key--fob--interior switch. 2.lock function inop--key locks drivers door--rest of doors won't lock with remote-door switch-...
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2001 BMW 740iL 4.4L R/F Door Electrical VIN: WBAGH83451
Thank you for your replies. We took a chance and replaced the right front door module with a used part. The good news: the door opens & closes Ok now and the power window works using the local right front switch. The bad news:the right front electric door lock...
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2006 BMW 325xi 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAVT13546
Thank you to all that read/responded to my post. I have not had a chance to do any more testing, however that suggested by Victor [...] was an excellent suggestion. This is a returnless system, and I believe the regulator is in the tank. Alldata disagre... Trouble codes: 2A2FP, 2A2EP.
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2013 Ford Fusion Titanium 2.0L Stall VIN: 3FA6P0K91D
For those suggesting the throttle body, this is direct injection and does not have a throttle body. The car would go a week without any issue and then stall once. What we did notice is the transmission would shift very harsh also. I finally sent is off to t...
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2008 Porsche Cayenne S 4.8L Gateway and Instrument panel codes VIN: WP1AB29P88
Well folks this vehicle is still not repaired but will post details when it is. Thanks to Ron from Massachusetts for his advise. The area around the drivers seat was dry and corrosion free. This Porsche has been a challenge to work on. We had no idea of...
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