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| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 5.0L Surge VIN: 1G1BN53E6M This car was driven in barely running. Customer just bought, no known history. Ect sensor was broken off, the intake was leaking badly, and exhaust was rusted off. We fixed these items but still have a rpm surge and stalling at idle when cold. After warm, the ... |
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| 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1G1JC124X2 Happy Friday everyone. I'm working on a Cavalier for my neighbor. Yes, my good deed which will go punished. I don't normally work on domestic vehicles but have a little experience with these. The check engine light is on. P0172, fuel system too rich. I do not... Trouble codes: P0172 (Fuel system too rich bank one) |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Starting VIN: 1GCHC29284 Truck was towed in for a no start customer installed his own alt.no start or crank i have no communication with the pcm i have all my others computers firing up only code is U1000 in the BCM ive pulled the pcm connection i have power and grounds all the fuses ... |
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| 1988 Ford F-150 Custom 4.9L Stall VIN: 1FTEF14Y5J customer complains that engine dies while driving intermittent, usually after engine is at normal temp, confirmed after driving approx 6 miles, engine died, checked for spark, none found, let cool with hood up for 20 minutes, engine fired up and drove back to ... |
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| 2011 Ford F-150 XL 5.0L battery VIN: 1FTFW1EF6B Hello IATN , customer complaint truck sits over night and battery goes dead . I found PCM relay not shutting down . Diagram shows a micro processer in the body control module for PCM wake up . How can I figure out why the BCM won't let PCM relay shut down . Th... |
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| 2002 Lexus ES300 3.0L Engine Performance VIN: JTHBF30G22 This vehicle came in with a noise complaint, a low humming noise. When on road test listening for noise, I found the engine had no power under load. Initially I pulled codes and found none. After further testing the problem is getting worse and retrieved codes... |
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| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WDDGF56X79 AIR pump actuation OK, vacuum source for both diverter valves is common, no check valves in lines downstream of switchover valves. Left vacuum actuated diverter valve replaced, code recurred after 2 days. O2 sensor response to actuation is identical both sides... Trouble codes: 0814 (Airflow or secondary air injection system cylinder bank 2 is too low) |
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| 2006 Nissan Altima SE 3.5L Both Windows VIN: 1NB4BL24E6 I think there's another way to reset other than closing door Turn ignition to on Rolling down window Rolling up till seated and hold for 5 seconds |
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| 2005 Subaru Outback XT 2.5L MIL Lamp on, VIN: 4S4BP67C05 Car came into the shop torn apart from another shop found to have a rod knock R&R motor for repairs after repairs go for a test drive motor will build no boost with new turbo ck front cat found to be plugged replaced cat cut the back cat apart seems to be ok g... |
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| 2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE 2.4L Shifting VIN: JS2RF9A37C Has me stumped. Vehicle goes to limp mode and wont shift, turn off and restart after few minutes will shift into gear briefly,dealer no help on this. Proper fluid and amont applied. |
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| 1992 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1.8L windows VIN: WVWCB8515N Dear fellow techs I am trying to find the power window module in this cabriolet. Mitchel does give location I have power to window motor and switchs are good. I wanted to test power and ground at module |
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| 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2.0L 3rd gear VIN: 3VWDC21V61 We need some help with this Volkswagen Cabrio. It came in stuck in 3rd gear after winter storage. It had a code 00262 - Solenoid valve 3 (N90). We checked the valves and found solenoid valve 3 resistance out of spec. We replaced the valve body and the ribbon c... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2011 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUBFAFL7B Hello all, the vehicle has been gone for about 2-3 weeks now and has not acted up since. I believe Chaus [...] from Dee's Auto Repair, Inc. in Costa Mesa, California had the right idea. The only thing I did before it left was I sprayed sea foam in the intak... Trouble codes: P2188 (Bank 1 too Rich at idle), P2187 (Bank 1 too Rich off idle), P2279 (Leak in Air Intake system). |
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| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3L oi[ pressure VIN: 1D4GP24R85 Got it running after bearings and it had really good oil pressure but only ran on 4 cylinders. I think maybe a blown right head gasket. Owner paid me for the parts and took it home to debate his next move. Shoulda listened to everyone. Thanks for the advic... |
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| 2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty XL 6.0L Hard Start VIN: 1FDAW57P74 After air testing multiple times I decided to let it run all morning and pull it in quick to air check. with it hot I air checked and after about thirty seconds heard a leak start. found leaking oring on injector in left side. replaced and truck has been goo... |
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| 2008 Honda Element LX 2.4L engine? VIN: 5J6YH28788 Great replies all, and I thank you all for the help! Here's what shook out. I was trying and checking various items, still getting the high pitched, steady when happening, but random noise. Finally ,as the noise was there, I shut the engine off, probably 50 mp... |
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| 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Compressor VIN: 1J4GW48S92 FINNALY GOT TO SPEND SOME TIME WITHOUT GETTING PULLED OFF VEHICLE I I REPLACE THE FUSE #11 ON INSIDE OF VEHICLE THAT I CHECKED BEFORE HAND PRETTY SURE HIGH PREASURE SWITCH WAS PROBLEM TO BEGIN WITH CAUSE I HAD CHECKED THIS FUSE 2 TIMES BEFORE I PRETTY SURE... |
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| 2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L Electronic VIN: KNDUP13162 First I would like to thank those who offered help. went back today with clear head and again searched for the ebd relay and found it is below the abs unit on the unibody . kia clles it a abs warning module . I unplugged it and light went away as did warning d... |
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| 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2.1L MIL Lamp on VIN: WD3PE7DC5F ok thanks for the suggestions. The codes had nothing to do with the fuel filter and since that was all i replaced i suggested he take it to the dealer but after a few days of driving the light went out and hasn't come back on. Sorry for such little info but at... Trouble codes: P2463, 208A, 20FA. |
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| 2014 Ram 2500 Tradesman 6.4L Warning light VIN: 3C6UR5CJ6E It was possible to change the parameters using the Autel Maxisys scan tool, it took a few attempts due to unfamiliarity with the procedure, but it is now resolved. Many thanks to all who responded. |
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| 1995 Saab 9000 CS 2.3L Hood VIN: YS3CD65U2S Thanks to all that responded. I had forgotten about this help request that was open. One of my techs got the hood open while I was out of town. I believe that he went up under the dash and was able to grip the cable close to the firewall and pull there to rele... |
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