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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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1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNDT13W8X
Came in from state e-check failure for MIL on + random/multiple misfire code p0300 noticed quickly that rough running, tech2 shows #1 missing as eng trying to warmup ,then #3 also misfire counts, then,not run too bad, maybe miss some at med load. Noticed Bank1... Trouble codes: P0300 (MULTIPLE misfires), P0135
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2014 Ford Fusion SE 2.0L charging system VIN: 3FA6P0T97E
wondering where I went wrong , looking for diagnostic procedure tips for this system . the vehicle came in with the battery light on , charging at 13.5 volts , and code p0620 gen control circuit. with a lab scope on gencom and gen mon circuits engine running. ...
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS 4.3L Oil pan gasket VIN: 3GCEC14X76
I think this one is fixed. Before replacing anything I checked crankcase pressure at the dipstick tube with my vacuum/pressure gauge. I found basically atmospheric pressure...it would spike into vacuum or pressure randomly when I snapped the throttle wi...
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2000 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L Mechanical VIN: 2FMZA514XY
FOUND CRACKED RUBBER ON THE BACK OF HARMONIC BALANCER. REPLACE HARMONIC BALANCER ( PART # DORMAN 594-178 ) AND PROBLEM IS FIXED. THANKS EVERYONE !!!
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2004 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMRU15W84
Thanks to everyone who replied. We recommended to our customer to replace the engine, and it was his choice to go rebuilt or used, and the catalytic converters. It came down to the fact that he does not have any money available to fix his truck right now. So h... Trouble codes: P0171 (System lean bank one).
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.8L Reverse Lights VIN: 1FDXF46Y88
Took all harnesses apart to look for a wiring harness issue, none found, PCM getting the signal for reverse light request from internal transmission (doesn't have a reverse switch). If I removed the reverse lights relay, back up alarm stays off, but still have...
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2010 Toyota RAV4 Sport 2.5L Engine VIN: JTMRF4DV2A
Many Thanks to all twelve of your techs who responded to my message. Since the SUV was well maintained by me, must likely there is very little wear and tear internally of the engine. So I decided to flush the engine oil, after I put in a can of BG engine oil f...
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