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| 2002 BMW 325Ci 2.5L Open / Close VIN: WBABS33412 Hello BMW Top Experts, We have a top that had a bad rear lid latch and we replaced it in hopes that that maybe the only issue but it isn't, like with most tops. So now we have a top that has no codes and it partially works. The top works up to the A-pillar (cl... |
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| 2006 BMW 750Li 4.8L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on, Poor idle cold VIN: WBAHN835X6 We just finished replacing the valve stem seals for a smoking at idle issue and both catalytic converters for converter conversion codes. We went back and checked all timing with proper tools and all seems to be in time. We can clear both cam sensor codes, and... Trouble codes: 2B64, 2B65 |
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| 2006 BMW M5 5.0L No Start VIN: WBSNB93586 Customer drove in to add oil to engine. After putting in oil, the starter would not crank. We thought that it just needed a jump as the battery was original. Jumper pack and battery charger had no immediate effect but after several tries did crank once but nev... |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 5.3L No Start VIN: 1GNEC13Z66 running into an issue need some advice on what i shoul dbe going after to test, i have spark and fuel injectors fire with noid light, checked fuel pressure, reads good according to mitchell, if i start from the key i get a click then if i continue to hold key ... Trouble codes: B2961 |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 5.3L Air bag VIN: 1GNEC13T46 Hello every one out there .this car came in with two cods B0051, B0053 couldn't find anything wrong with air bag system we did sent the SDM module to clean latched cods it came back and we put it in the care same cods , relay don't what to do replace SDM modul... |
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| 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L Failed smog test VIN: 3D7KR28C45 Got a weird one. This diesel won't run the misfire monitor. The Comprehensive Monitor ran and the other one EGR? has run. In CA all the monitors must run. There are no codes. Engine is well maintained. I updated the PCM. The truck has been driven hundreds of m... |
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| 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L Cooling Fan VIN: 1FTWW33R08 Truck came to us with a very noticeable vibration at 2500 rpms. Did not matter what gear. Park or neutral was felt less but there, under a load it is worse. We advised changing the water pump and fan clutch since they had severely beaten it off, and when the b... |
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| 2011 Ford Fusion SE 2.5L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 3FAHP0HA9B Ok ford Techs i have a 2011 Ford Fusion that has a 2.5 Lt engine that the engine is fuel rich. i did check out the purge valve as it states that is an issue but it is not stuck opened. before i start looking more into it im seeing if any one has ran into this ... Trouble codes: P0400 (P2196- Oxygen Sensor Stuck Lean), P2196 (Oxygen Sensor Stuck Lean) |
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| 2012 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.7L brake pads VIN: 1FD0X5HT0C HELP!!! Thank you in advance for any comments. We first replace the front and rear brake pads and calipers due to normal wear and tear. About 5K miles after pads and calipers we replaced the Hydro-booster (OEM) because of external leaks. Within less than 6K mi... |
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| 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.0L Trailer brake controls VIN: 1GT3CZBG1A We are able to use the scanner to actuate trailer brakes for the duration of the 30 second allowed test cycle. No actuation from dash control or foot pedal application. Replaced module and relay with known good parts, no effect on problem. |
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| 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L Blend Door VIN: 1J4GW58N52 Vehicle came in with complaint of poor heat on passenger side.Scan for codes had code 54 for blend door. Vehicle sat all winter now it is here with no codes.Customer still say's it not right. Blend door update was done so I can see both doors working as desire... |
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| 1999 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L crank no start VIN: 5LMPU28A4X Hello, 99 Lincoln continental came in on flatbed. Crank no start. Vehicle had remote start alarm. Removed remote start alarm as it was now inop. Original key would not start vehicle , getting theft light consistently. Cut and programmed 2 new keys and now pats... |
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| 2005 Mazda 3 S 2.3L Engine VIN: JM1BK14355 This Mazda needs extra cranking time when hot. Happens once or twice a day, we could not reproduce the symptom. Customer had fuel pump relay replaced (we did not check this). Based on mileage and the fact that it wasn't holding the pressure we replaced the fue... |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI 3.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4JGBF22E87 so the customer tells me his wife said the low fuel light came on and within 5 miles the engine cut off. he shows up and adds 5 gals fresh diesel (he is a marine mechanic and has some engine knowledge, I know him personally) and engine starts but does not get ... |
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| 2007 Mini Cooper S 1.6L Mechanical VIN: WMWMF73547 This car came in with a rattle coming from under the valve cover.We replaced the chain, tensioner and guides, but still had a rattle at appx 3000 rpm. Removed valve cover for inspection, noticed a jet of oil coming from head when cranking over. It appears to b... |
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| 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.4L brake fluid VIN: WP0CA29951 2001 996 brake fluid light is on. Customer brought car in with this light on, first thought was low fluid leve, level was ok but brake fluid has moisture so we flushed brake system, thinking light would go off. Light is still on, next we replaced the brake flu... |
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| 2011 Ram 2500 Laramie 5.7L Cluster VIN: 3D7TT2HT2B Is this cluster repairable ?? are the bulbs replaceable ??? If so what number/numbers are they ??? I have done some research but no luck... Thanks in advance |
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| 2003 Subaru Forester X 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1SG63693 does any one know where the fuel tank pressure sensor is located on a 03 subaru forester? I have looked at the tank, at the canister, in the quarter panel and can't find it any where. Alldata doesn't give any idea where it is and I couldn't find it on the inte... |
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| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JT3HT05J9W Hello, We are struggling with this vehicle that came in originally with a intermittent check engine light and no symptoms.The code was a PO171, lean bank one.We smoke tested with no leaks.The tech performed a volumetric efficiency test and he could not get it ... Trouble codes: P0171 |
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| 2007 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JTDKB20U67 Toyota Tech, please help on this bad boy here. Car tow in 2 months ago. Customer concern engine stall out during accelerate going uphill & not able [...] restart. Found starter battery totally dead. We charge up & still not hold charge. Replace battery & perform ... Trouble codes: P0A90 |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2013 Audi A4 2.0L Compressor VIN: WAUAFAFL6D Hello Friends. Thanks again for your replies. Don't find anthing abnormal at connectors or wires. I have a feeling that make me replace the connector of the pressure sensor, so I got a new one, replaced it, installed the new pressure sensor, made vaccum and... |
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| 2008 Buick Enclave CXL 3.6L No Start, Stall VIN: 5GAEV23718 After ignition switch, it wouldn't start one time. I was told it check power mode fuse, it was good had 12volts. Took the connecter down from fuse block to see if water got in, no water put Di-electric grease on ends just incase. drove car around didn't die or... |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCHK23U23 And the winner is...Most of you with the crank relearn which made complete sense as soon as I saw the first reply. Truck is fixed and I appreciate all the effort that was put into my issue. Thank you all again. Iatn is awesome. Joe [...] Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire). |
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| 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L Stall VIN: WD8PD64486 We ended up sending the injection pump out to get flow tested. The company that tested it, said something was stuck internally in the pump. We got a reman pump from them and now vehicle will accelerate like normal. Thanks Trouble codes: P2051, P2047, P2021. |
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| 2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4L Awd VIN: 1B3HE78K18 Followed pnk/gry wire from brake switch pin3,down to splice at driver front rocker panel. Entire splice was compromised by corrosion, evident through factory "cloth" tape.Repaired splice,& all is well. Shout out to Tom,Charles,&all who gave helpful information... |
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| 2004 Ford Ranger Edge 4.0L Idleing VIN: 1FTZR15E14 Sorry It took so long to get back. Thank's for all the help.It was the timing cassette on the right bank.The Plastic guide was broke. Will be installing new cassettes and chains. |
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| 2005 Mazda RX-8 1.3L engine VIN: JM1FE17N55 put in used engine 10 replies some said out top and some said out bottom ,could have done it either way but decided out bottom. removed driveshaft then trans ,then unbolted cradle onto jackstands,was very easy job ,just double check wiring harness and replace ... |
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| 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500 5.0L shifter VIN: WDBNG75J62 This one is fixed thanks to Beckmann technologies. These folks have always done a great job for me, just needed Steve [...] to remind me of them.They sent me a rebuilt unit that was easily matched to the car using Autel scan tool. Thanks for all of the re... |
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| 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 3.2L Esp Bas VIN: WDBLK65G43 OK I got this nightmare fixed and you won't believe what I found with help from Dennis [...] who suggested that I rig a test sealed beam to insert where the #37 fuse that supplies power to the k40 relay and ABS pump motor and put the car in gear without touchin... |
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| 2012 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn 6.7L Fobik VIN: 3C6UD5GL3C Thanks for the replies. The problem wasn't resetting the SKIM it was what do I do when I got the same PIN code from two different sources but the vehicle is telling me it's the wrong code? It turns out it was one of those cases where a couple of normal things ... |
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