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| 2009 BMW 128i 3.0L No Start VIN: WBAUL73529 This car came in b/c the power windows would not roll up. I got the front windows up w/ the scanner, the rear by playing with the driver's switch. I found a BMW TSB for intermittent or no window operation which said it needs a foot well module (FRM) software u... |
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| 2011 BMW 328i 3.0L code 2a39 VIN: WBAKE3C58B hi i have the 2a39 I do the relearn i change exentric shaft and other adjustments fails when it is cold and clear the code and work fine the i turned off the engine and if i stared fails and the same code thanks |
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| 2013 Buick Verano 2.4L no crank VIN: 1G4PS5SK5D Car towed in for no start. No lights on dash. Has push button start. If you disconnect the battery and connect it back up the dash lights will work. Has multiple messages on dash for all systems not working. When starter button is pushed everything goes dead. ... |
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| 1990 Chevrolet C2500 Cheyenne 5.7L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GCFC24K3L All of the sensors monitor fine on datastream. Oxygen sensor reading lean but reading. When vehicle is cold it idles fine and when it warms up and goes into a closed loop it will not idle and quit running. It will restart but quit running right away. When I di... Trouble codes: 44 (Lean exhaust) |
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| 2001 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7L headlamps VIN: 1GAHG39R51 Hi everyone, thanks ahead of time for any possible help. This very good customer of mine has been complaining about this problem for over a year now. Her complaint is that at times her headlamps will start blinking rapidly on and off as if you were turning the... |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0L No Start VIN: 1GCHG35UX4 Van came in a few weeks ago with a no start. it would not start, but after sitting a few minutes it would start every time you tried until you let it sit for a few hours. had a p0335, replaced crank sensor let sit over night. started great next morn. sent on i... Trouble codes: P0335 (Crankshaft position sensor) |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L Shudder VIN: 1GNSKJE74D Please do not respond unless you read the whole issue and repair history. Vehicle just purchased by a friend of mine. Vehicle has a shudder/noise vibration(pretty rough) only under very light load. Only does it between 1200 to 2000 RPM. If you get off the gas... |
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| 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WD2PD74454 this vehicle came in for stalling issues had a list of codes due to a lose battery connection. did some routine maintenance and figured we where good. I test drove the vehicle and it stalled on me before I left my parking lot. Just for kicks I continued on my ... Trouble codes: P2017 (Fuel Rail Pressure Malfunction Rail Pressure Is Too Low) |
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| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.6L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C4RDGCG5C Check engine lite is on, has a code 300 and 302, can feel it miss firing slightly at a idle, can`t read miss fires on our scanner, i can read the pulse width on the fuel injectors, at a idle it runs about 1728 1,3,4,5,6 but cylinder 2 runs 200 less at all time... Trouble codes: 300 (302 -), 302 |
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| 1997 Ford Ranger Splash 3.0L shifting problems VIN: 1FTCR10UXV Truck came in with no speedometer or odometer and shifting problems. The scanner showed 0 mph in the pcm. I followed diagnostics for p0500, tested vss+ and vss- wiring from speed sensor to pcm (ok).checked for resistance on vss and found out of spec. (111 on s... Trouble codes: P0500 |
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| 2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Mechanical VIN: 2FMZA514XY Engine shake. Emission reading is hc: 19 ppm co; 0 nox; 28 ppm. Co2; 12.3 no misfire. Harmonic balancer look ok |
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| 2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.8L Master cylinder VIN: 1FTSS34S06 Hi all, let me thank you ahead of time for any assistance you may provide. Have a Ford E-350 6.8 liter 4 wheel disc van that's giving me fits with the brakes. After replacing the master cylinder(Dealer Motorcraft) due to a slow sinking pedal the problem still ... |
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| 2011 Ford Flex SE 3.5L water pump VIN: 2FMGK5BC9B This is a general question to the Ford guys. First one of these to be done by me. Was wanting to know what to look out for. What known problems we could avoid while we are in there. We don't see many of these here. Since it is chain driven, what other tim... |
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| 2013 Ford Escape SE 1.6L Unknown VIN: 1FMCU0GX3D vehicle ac keeps throwing hot air checked tsb replace evap temp sensor still same problem |
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| 2005 GMC Savana 2500 4.8L high idle when warm VIN: 1GTGG25V55 Iv got a difficult to diagnose issue. When the vehicle is started cold, it idles at about 1250. After it just begins to warm up it goes straight to 2000-2500 in park, 1100 or more sitting still in gear. I have checked for intake leaks, replaced the aic, cleane... Trouble codes: P0507 |
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| 2005 Honda Pilot EX 3.5L rear differential VIN: 2HKYF18565 rumble strip noise from rear, sweet spot is 40 to 45 mph when torque converter is locked up. will do at other speeds, not often. it only happens with light acceleration and for a few seconds at a time, can feather accelerator to make last longer, let off noise... |
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| 2006 Honda CR-V EX 2.4L odometer VIN: SHSRD78806 What does it take to change the mileage? We called the dealer and they were a bit vague saying that it would take the HDS software. They could not tell me how much it would cost though. Does anyone have an ideas on this? Are there independent shops that could ... |
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| 2007 Honda Civic LX 1.8L Control Head VIN: 1HGFA16527 We have an 07 Honda Civic sedan with manual ac control. The ac compressor will not shut off, it will run until the system freezes up solid and no air will come from the vents. We did the self diagnostic function and it has zero codes. Scan tool data made my te... |
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| 2013 Infiniti G37 X 3.7L Cuts out VIN: JN1CV6AR7D Car was towed in start immediately dies. Checked for codes found code listed. Cleared code comes right back. Tested power circuits. No problems no drop out in power,ground or return circuits. Installed used throttle body we had lying around it is assumed to be... Trouble codes: P1239 (throttle position sensor bank 2) |
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| 2007 Kia Rondo EX 2.4L front coil springs VIN: KNAFG52547 This vehicle needs new front coil springs. They are not available from any aftermarket source (Moog, etc.) The local dealer pricing is $237 (Canadian $) each, which seems like an exorbitant amount. Online I was able to find a dealer in the US (Kia Parts Overst... |
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| 2000 Lincoln Town Car Signature 4.6L Air spring VIN: 1LNHM82W6Y Its time to accept that this old lincoln is kicking my butt, rear suspension is very low- compressor comes on trying to inflate rear airbags, if I raise the car compressor cuts off thinking its at proper level, I do have air being pump at rear air bags its jus... |
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| 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0L Stall VIN: 4A3AC84H62 Posting this for a fellow mechanic, he has an eclipse that is intermittently stalling, for no apparent reason, no pattern, engine can be cold or hot, can be going 5mph or 70 mph. when it stalls he can turn key off, wait a few seconds and fire it right back up,... |
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| 2007 Saturn Ion 2 2.2L Power assist VIN: 1G8AJ58F57 Good morning fellow Iatners. We have my mother inlaws Saturn Ion here with an intermittent loss of steering assist. We have 0 experience with electric power steering on these vehicles. Low mileage vehicle with no history of power assist faults. Sent to the Che... |
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| 2005 Subaru Outback R 3.0L alternator VIN: 4S4BL84C25 Hello to all and thank you in advance to all the subaru gurus this Subaru Outback 3 Liter will not charge - yes it sounds simple (the 4 cyl uses a 2 wire alt) however this alternator - regulator is controlled by the ECM - the C wire so we have the bat light on... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2007 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0L intake manifold VIN: 1GBHG31UX7 received several replies asking about vacuum leaks or restrictions.Had already checked with smoke machine and fuel trim numbers were under 10 percent. had removed intake and replaced aftermarket gaskets with oe, no change. ended up installing aftermarket manif... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L blower motor VIN: 1G1AL58F58 Cust. needs car for work can't leave will bring back after school is out he is a teacher. |
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| 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3L monitors VIN: 2GTEK19T14 Thanks to all who responded. I believe the truck has a bad PCM. All the powers and grounds check out good. The customer has declined repair at this time. Thank again for helping me confirm the problem. |
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| 2010 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4L Climate Control Unit VIN: JHLRE4H79A Thanks for responses fellows. We unplugged the mode actuator and the CCU came back to life. That lead us to find out the Tech crossed the harness on the right temperature actuator and the mode door actuator. The plugs are identical and will reach both actuato... |
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| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged 5.0L Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: SALMF1E41A Brad and Andrew hit nail on head, #4 injector was stuck open. Replaced #4 injector, cleared codes and drove 20 miles and all is good. The notes about it just happens helped convince customer that is wasn't my fault. For info sake the only fuel line disconnect... Trouble codes: P0302, P0304, P0306, P0308, P0300. |
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| 2005 Lincoln LS Luxury 3.0L Cruise Control VIN: 1LNHM86S45 I am going to call this one fixed. Thank you to everyone that replied. Most thought it was a PCM problem. After running all tests for a third time and borrowing a Ford IDS we found that the PCM does not have the cruise enabled in the programmable parameters. I... |
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| 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 6.8L Hesitation, Misfire VIN: 1162361200 I thank you guys very much for the great info. This is a car that the customer is trying to get running to get through an antique car auction this weekend. I was able to compress the main regulator spring enough to drop main pressure a little and control press... |
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| 2008 Saturn Astra XE 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: W08AR67188 Smoked exhaust and no leaks found. Checked actual voltage at rear sensor and readings matched the computer data. Tried another post sensor and voltage now switching slowly between 2-4 volts and trim pid dropped down near 2%. Using Bosch scanner not tech 2 an... Trouble codes: P2096 (Post catalyst fuel trim too lean bank 1 short to ground). |
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| 2007 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5L smart key VIN: JTDKB20U57 I got it going but took you guys guidance to think straight. Like I said I could communicate with the power source control ecu immobilizer and body. no codes except the previous power source control ecu. I checked for 60 ohms across CAN at the dlc-ok. I ... |
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