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2000 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L No Start VIN: 2G1FP22K0Y
Thanks in advance. Customers complaint of vehicle is a no start. Was towed in. Has correct fuel pressure. Has crank signal. Has spark. Refuses to start. Also note. When looking at misfire data it states it has no cam signal or reference. Checked wiring from ne...
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2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L 3.6L Turn Signals, Tail Lights, Fog Lights VIN: 2A4RR5DG5B
Here goes! this van started out as a no start, no crank sometimes that progressed to a no crank condition. Traced to no power or ground at control side of starter relay. Consulted with local chrysler dealer and they thought tipm. Replaced with chrysler module ...
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2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L 3.6L Turn Signals, Tail Lights, Fog Lights VIN: 2A4RR5DG5B
Here goes! this van started out as a no start, no crank sometimes that progressed to a no crank condition. Traced to no power or ground at control side of starter relay. Consulted with local chrysler dealer and they thought tipm. Replaced with chrysler module ...
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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L ABS light on VIN: 2D8HN44H08
Car is already fix c2200 (ABS module internal failure) was coming on as soon you start moving I though it was gonna be a module problem so I check powers and grounds and found connector terminals were oppen so I fix them but the problem was still there and I w...
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2014 Dodge Journey SXT 3.6L Bcm VIN: 3C4PDDBG3E
I've got a 2014 Dodge Journey SXT that has has a high battery draw, goes dead overnight. I have tracked it down to the Body Control Module if I remove fuses for the BCM my draw goes to an acceptable .020 - .030 mA. I have had the pico on this vehicle monitorin...
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2003 Ford E-450 Super Duty Custom 7.3L Engine VIN: 1FDXE45F53
vehicle shuts off without warning, will not start again until it sits for 5-10 minutes.
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2011 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.5L TurboChargers VIN: 1FTFW1ET5B
Customer brought in this truck a few months ago complaining of a squealing type noise under acceleration. We heard the noise and thought it was from the Turbo system but told him we would need more diagnostic time. He declined and took the truck with no repair...
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2008 Honda Fit Sport 1.5L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: JHMGD38648
Car came in for starting and dying. MIL was illuminated with lean code. Checked for vacuum leaks, fuel pressure, and spark. Found fuel pressure around 50 PSI cranking and no start condition. At first, it was starting and running for ten or fifteen seconds, the... Trouble codes: P0171 (Fuel metering too lean)
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2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 2.4L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Cuts out, Stall VIN: KMHWF25S35
This guy was driving and the timing belt snapped. It put a hole in #1 piston and beat the bottom of the head. I replaced the engine with a known good one from the junk yard. Now it idles poorly and is all over the place. I have swapped over everything from the...
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2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 3.8L Starter VIN: KMHGC46E99
Push the start button and nothing lit up except the steering wheel message . No crank, no cluster lit up,.found no signal at escl ign 1 and 2 relay.
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5L no throttle response VIN: 5NMSK4AG2A
Hi guys we have a 2010 hyundai santa fe that keeps coming back customers complaint is after its hot he will be slowing down to stop and if he tries to accelerate the gas pedal can be pushed to the floor and there is no throttle response at all he has to work t...
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2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L Electronic VIN: KNDUP13162
dear fellow techs i have this kia with the red brake light is on and warning dinger is going off. Both the park brake switch and fluid level switch are good . My wiring shows a ebd relay in engine compartment left side i cannot find .is this part of abs module...
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2003 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L Misfire VIN: KNDJD73313
This is in my high school auto shop... better yet its an administrators car. Students replaced leaking valve covers on this. In the process, one of my guys accidentally broke a nipple off the top tank of the radiator so a new radiator was installed. Following ... Trouble codes: P0306 (Vehicle has not run long enough to set a code since a repair but we have a dead hole on cylinder 6. All other contribute.)
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2006 Land Rover LR3 HSE 4.4L MIL Lamp on, No shift VIN: SALAG25486
ADDITIONAL CODES: U0126-87 LOST COM WITH ANGLE SENSOR U2023-86 FAULT RECEIVED FROM EXTERNAL NODE U0428-68 INVALID DATA FROM STEERING ANGLE SENSOR MOD C1B00-27 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR U0401-68 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM PCM U0402-94 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM TRA... Trouble codes: P0198 (Oil temp circuit high), P1162, P0577 (Speed control input circuit high), U4168, U4288, P0562 (System voltage low)
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1999 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8L Pump Leaks VIN: WDBHA29G4X
Trans fluids leaks from bell housing, car won't move, towed in to shop. Pulled tranny down, found pump bushing stuck in the torque converter hub and damaged pump body. Don't have experence in Benz. want to know, how to pull out pump and replace new pump with n...
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 4Matic 2.6L Timing chain VIN: WDBRF81J35
Hi Guys, I'm trying to figure out if I want to do this or if the customer wants to do it. This car has what HAS to be timing chain noise. It is at the front of the engine. Removing the belt did not take the noise away so it's certainly in the engine. The frequ...
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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2.4L Charging VIN: 4A3EA45G03
hi all,this car came in with battery and brake light on.checked and tester said charging system was low.had battery replaced 2 mos ago.recharged battery.tested good. checked all fuses and fuse links,all tested good.replaced alternator and belts.retested and sa...
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2011 Nissan Titan SL 5.6L Left Front Drove Flange At Front Diff VIN: 1N6AA0EC7B
Much thanks for your attention, Cust.Just purchased vehicle then brought it in for post purchase go over! (cart before horse) My concern is that there is a considerable amount of looseness in the axle flange at the output of the front differential on the left ...
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2013 Nissan Sentra S 1.8L Compressor VIN: 3N1AB7APXD
OK Nissan Techs. I have a customer with a low mileage Sentra that has been mainly dealer serviced until out of warranty. Customer states AC doesn't cool very well at times. Today's weather is supposedly 98 but my temp thermometer says 85 in the shop where I ra...
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0L No Start VIN: 1GC2KVCG1C
Well!!! This has been fun, not. So thru all the testing I find that yes, the fuel pump is indeed drawing too many amps. Have the fuel pump but been very busy and haven't installed it. Now here is the kicker...I want to get the correct relay. The relay... Trouble codes: C1116 (Manual trailer brake apply request signal 1), C1117 (Manual trailer brake apply request signal 2), C1118 (Trailer brake control sensitivity switch circuit), U2099 (High speed communication enable circuit).
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1997 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3L Cuts out VIN: 1C4GP45R8V
The vehicle is fixed. CKP sensor pulls 5 V supplied by the PCM to ground as Timothy [...] said. The CKP signal is wired to the PCM and to the transmission module so I checked the CKP signal wire integrity and it was good. No voltage bleed from other circuit...
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2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: WD2PD74454
well after testing everything that i had received im my reply's (thank you to all that replied) we are going to outsource this vehicle from here and hope for the best. again thank you all for your helpful support Trouble codes: P2017 (Fuel Rail Pressure Malfunction Rail Pressure Is Too Low).
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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L starting VIN: 2D4RN5D15A
first all of all thanks guys...i loosend the ground wire in the rear of the trans,cleaned and retighned...and it started right up...thanks allot guys
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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTNX21F0X
vehicle passed every circuit test that was conducted, also multiple injector buzz tests that all resulted in cyl 7 low voltage code. finally found broken tan/red wire deeper in harness that was intermittently causing an open on cylinder 7. in future on highe... Trouble codes: P1670, P0279.
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2001 Ford Ranger Edge 4.0L Lock up VIN: 1FTZR15E31
after Load testing circuit, and monitoring correlation between Turbine speed sensor and RPM during lock up, finding both good, I replaced and programmed the PCM. retested, works well now, no lamp. PCM was giving false info and causing lamp.
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2004 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Shoes, Drums VIN: 1FMYU03144
Thanks to everyone who contributed their advice. All were consistent in saying that the ABS unit was probably not the cause. As many of you suggested, we changed the wheel cylinders, hoses, shoes, and drums. Hardware had been changed two months ago. Emerge...
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2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2L No Start VIN: 1GKDS13S62
First off I like to thank all the nine replys that assisted. Turns out this truck sat for several months while the owner put together money. The major problem I had was that I swapped the TB and injector harness plug. Once that was straight...dont you know ... Trouble codes: P1681, P1515.
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2008 GMC Yukon Denali 6.2L Starter VIN: 1GKFK63878
As many stated, the starter was getting a crank signal when hot, I replaced the starter and the vehicle is fixed, thanks everyone for your assistance.
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1967 Jaguar XKE 4.2L brake pedal take up VIN: 1E33567123
Hey guys , I finally narrowed it down to the left front caliper . Well both of them actually . It started by blocking off all 3 lines . . Then released them until ifound my culprit. Final got the calipers in and installed and the customer is now happy . Althou...
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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Excessive Emissions VIN: 1J4GZ58S2S
Success, we fixed it. Thanks for the help and replies. 95 Jeep does not have EGR in California. Exhaust system condition was good, no exhaust leaks, no vacuum leaks. The Catalytic converter had been replaced, but was rattling so we replaced it. The was a ...
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover HSE 4.4L power windows VIN: SALME15418
Well this did not go as I had hoped. The window problem was secondary to a check engine light related state inspection failure. When the CEL work reached four figures, the owner lost interest in resolving the window problem. I did pull the sill plates to fur...
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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0L Stall VIN: 4A3AC84H62
Thank you for all your input on this vehicle, after tons of diag time checking everything twice, we could find no faults, we have put over 200 miles on this car with and without the customer driving and could not duplicate his problem, we did go in and replace...
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2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L cooling fans VIN: JN1CA31D71
Thanks everyone for your replies and taking the time to reply. Of 22 replies a good many of you did not read the thing already tried [some repetededly] All other suggestions where tried and did not change anything. Cust needed car back and as it never OVER he...
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1999 Subaru Legacy Limited 30th Anniversary 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 4S3BG6855X
I have been through some additional testing. Thank you all for the replies. Those technicians that understand this system realize that the EGR itself was not electronic. Others that understand basic electrical fundamentals understand that voltage drop across a... Trouble codes: P1421 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation High Input).
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2005 Subaru Outback R 3.0L alternator VIN: 4S4BL84C25
Many thanks sorry to say we did not fix this however we have enough information to verify that the Used Ecm we obtained had the same problem as the original = no control over the Alt C wire Special Thanks to Hollis [...] who had one of these in the shop and m...
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2012 Toyota Sienna LE 3.5L reverse VIN: 5TDKK3DC2C
Thank you all for responding. After fixing the temperature wire and flushing the fluid, the problem did not come back for a few hundred miles. The customer declined any farther diagnosis.
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