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2001 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAFB33571
P0440 Evap code, smoke tested system while using scanner to close the solenoid valve in the DTML found no leaks, we did have a code for P0443 we replace the tank vent valve aka purge valve. That code doesn't come back only this new code. P0440. All data has ... Trouble codes: P0440 (Evap system)
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2010 BMW 328i xDrive 3.0L Cranking VIN: WBAPK7C5XA
Car came in with no crank no start. Boss recommended replacing 7 yr old battery. Different tech installed battery and I registered battery. Then boss and other tech decided starter was bad. I had to figure out how to remove this starter as I had never done one...
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2010 BMW 750i 4.4L turn signal led VIN: WBAKA4109B
Hi BMW guys; this is a euro 740i F01 year 2010; the right front turn signal LED insert does not work. Just trying to give quote to customer. 1-Looks like the whole fascia & complete headlight unit needs to come out for replacement? 2-I'm coming up with part#63...
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Brakes VIN: 1GCEK19T73
2003 Chevy Silverado that has brakes locking up after 5-10 miles. At first it only happened occasionally but lately it's been happening after only 5 miles or so. Happens to both fronts and rears. When it first started happening I inspected & replace front cali...
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2006 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4U042 6.6L Hesitation VIN: 1GBE4E3236
If some one can guide me here I would greatly appreciate it. This truck was bought at an auction so I have no history other that the last injector in the driver side looks new. Truck will run fine for 500 yards with your foot stuck in it then SES comes on and ... Trouble codes: P0087, P0676, U0101, U0106
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2006 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L Air Conditioning VIN: 1FMPU16596
Hello, This A/C system is leaking somewhere but I am unable to locate the source. I have dye in the system but no evidence of leakage. I pressurize the system with nitrogen and it will loses 5 psi over 5-6 hours. I have tried my electronic leak tester with th...
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2007 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L engine VIN: 1FTPW14V87
When vehicle gets warm,and put into reverse at stops,or at stops,it starts to dye(acts like it is "Dieseling").This problem existed before work was done.Checked for codes and none there.Don't know what to do next.Thanks in advance for the help
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2008 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3FAHP08188
Melted coil damaged the PCM, got a reman. Car ran fine for 2 days, CEL on with P060A, P0607, P2105 car ran fine, cust had drive it a couple of days, started stalling. Got a replacement from same company, this computer skips, dead coil driver. Got a Ford reman,... Trouble codes: P0446 (EVAP vent solenoid circuit), P0452
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2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 6.6L poor starting VIN: 1GTHK23183
Complaint of hard starting. NO codes. Needed ether to get going. Check glow plugs, had failed relay. Replaced relay, changed glow plugs at same time due to age. Found air filter plugged and replaced. Put gauge onto supply line, pulling 6" vacuum, changed filte...
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2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GKFK13048
Have done a compression check on #6 has 150psi, has spark and a noid light flashing on the injector, also put one of those light on that will flash when the injecor opens and closes Trouble codes: P0306
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2006 Honda Accord EX 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1HGCM66526
Car came in with 2 codes- p0443 (purge valve) and p0498 (canister vent shut valve), both circuit malfunctions. Checked the valves via activation with a power probe and activation through scanner, ohm tested, and checked the associated fuses. (#18 for purge, ... Trouble codes: P0443, P0498
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1991 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 1.3L Excessive Emissions, Stall VIN: JM1FC3523M
I have this rx7 that I just installed a reman engine in and I am having trouble getting it to take a load. I can get it to idle and accelerate good but when put into drive it dies. I have set timing by book and checked the map sensor.i don't do very many rx7 s...
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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 5.0L communication VIN: WDBTK75G45
Hello everyone, This Mercedes refuses all of my efforts to repair her. Came in full of communication codes, all of which identified the ESP system as the culprit.Replaced esp control module(just the electronic part) with junkyard part, same problem. Tested po...
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2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Bluetec 4Matic 3.0L oil leak front of motor VIN: 4JGBB25E09
hello MB techs. I have this ML320 that i cant seem to figure out where the oil leak is now coming from. I have oil coming out of the intake tube right near the throttle valve and where the egr tube connects. Its a large amount of oil covering the right front o...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2.1L Hesitation VIN: WD3BE8DC0F
Thanks for reading. I've been working off and on on this issue for a couple months now with no results. Vehicle came in with poor acceleration and MIL on. I replaced the accel pedal assy with a new MB original part. Customer drove the truck for a month without... Trouble codes: P2127 (Position sensor 2 for accel pedal short to ground), P2138 (Accel pedal values implausible)
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2013 Nissan Maxima S 3.5L Steering VIN: 1N4AA5AP9D
Hello out there. This Maxima has a loud clunk up front that can be felt in the steering. It seems to follow acceleration on take off and somewhat when turning the wheel. You can feel it in the steering wheel. You do not have to go over a bump.I work for a GM d...
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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L No Start, no crank VIN: 2G2WP52235
no crank signal coming from the ecm theft message on dash has signal from ignition switch to bcm tried to do a key relearn with success Trouble codes: B3055, B1000, B1009, B1370, B1380, B1385
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2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTEBU14R55
At a loss... I replaced the head gaskets on this 4 runner 3 months ago. It came back a month later with p0174. Fuel lt trim on bank 2 was +7. Trim on bank 1 is 0/0. Smoked it, and replaced b2s1 because i thought the wave form looked funny. No change. Swapped t... Trouble codes: P0174 (Lean bank 2)
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2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L No start VIN: 3VWCB21C11
I should have my head examined for taking on these jobs. 2001 VW Beetle with 2.0 SOHC. At some point in this cars life someone bypassed something in the starter system to enable to car to start. What they had was a push button wired in-turn key to on position ...
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2010 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2.0L A/C Compressor VIN: WVWAA7AH5A
The A/C Compressor Failed About 8 Months Ago. Replaced Under Warranty Only To Return Failed Again. This A Variable Output System. The System Was Flushed And Condenser Also Replaced Only To Fail Again. Every Time It Returns The Break Off Hub Has Failed But The ...
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2001 Volvo V70 X/C 2.4L security VIN: YV1SZ58D11
have a 2001 xc 70 what program do i need to download to reprogram new ign key and fob, cust lost have new keys and a fob from volvo and access to vida please and thank you
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2006 Volvo S40 2.4i 2.4L Engine VIN: YV1MS39046
First time customer. Customer states in last month vehicle has had intermittent no start condition after replacing a dead battery. When received the vehicle, the dash said “in transport mode". I’m unsure how it was put into transport mode. Switch it back to no...
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2003 BMW 745Li 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGN63453
I removed the DISA motor and activated it. It would only move in one direction and lock up. We replaced the motor, the code we had for it no longer can back. It still has a slight rattle. Thank you for your help Trouble codes: 2820 (Variable intake), 2821 (Variable intake).
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2004 BMW 325Ci 2.5L Misfire VIN: WBABW33494
checked for coolant in cylinder and found to be okay, suspect sticking valve lifter due to higher milage and how it would quickly smooth out and only affect after a cold soak. customer would not authorize a teardown Trouble codes: P0301.
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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8L Egr monitor VIN: 2G1WX12K53
OK, since I got bitched out by an "IATNer" about posting data, I decided to go back and review all the data previous. And using the data from the "test vehicle" I noticed that the MAP reading differed slightly from the "test vehicle". At idle it fluctuated f...
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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L Compressor VIN: 3C8FY4BB71
Thank you folks to all that replied. After replacing the condenser a 3rd time, this time using a condenser from the dealer the pressures were immediately 225 on high side and 30 on low side. A/C is now cold. Has been gone 1 week now. wanted to be sure no other...
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2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 3.0L esp and trac control VIN: WD0PE745X8
thanks to those that replied, that was it and I hope this post keeps someone else from having to pull there hair out trying to find this pressure sensor
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2001 Ford Mustang GT Bullitt 4.6L Pats Theft VIN: 1FAFP42X81
Thank you for all of your suggestions . The tip stating the the pats will not shut off the spark was very helpful . I re diagnosed the car as a no spark like suggested . Had good Crank and cam siganl . So I decided to double check the module power and grounds ...
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2011 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5L Bearing noise. VIN: 3FAHP0DC7B
Thanks for all the input on this problem.I would have bet the farm that the bearing noise was on the right side.Replaced left side,fixed.As a rule I usually replace bearings in pairs but it sounded so obvious,oh well mark this one up for experience.Thanks agai...
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2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L Excessive Emissions, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FM5K8D86D
EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE WAS LESS THEN 1 PSI AND MAX WAS 2 PSI OR LESS ON SNAP THROTTLE. NO VACUUM LEAK. MISFIRED AT IDLE AND DRIVING. HAVE VERY SLIGHT FLUCTUATION IN VACUUM GAUGE. SUSPECTING VALVE TRAIN PROBLEM CUSTOMER JUST BOUGHT CAR AND HAS COVERAGE THROUGH P... Trouble codes: P0302 (Misfire 2 cylinder), P0303 (Misfire 3 cylinder).
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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6L Evo VIN: 2MEFM74W83
This one was sent down the road, the customer decided he could live with the way it is, as it is better than it was, and he did not want to spend anymore money on it. I did go through ALL related wiring for the system, and checked all the spots for rub through...
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2003 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L steering wheel VIN: 5TBBT44193
I want to thank everyone foe the great suggestions, especially Mark [...]'s suggestion of using a pyrometer to check rotor temps! Well, we found we had a bad NEW RF caliper & we also replaced the front hoses. The truck still had a slight pull, so we checked th...
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2005 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L No Start
Replacing the fuel pump relay fixed this one. Not being a volkswagen afficianado I told the shop to take it to the dealer. They replaced the relay and all is well. I'm still a little baffled as to why the relay pulled in for the initial prime but not for crank...
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2008 Volvo S80 T6 3.0L Hesitation VIN: YV1AH99208
unfortunately I did not fix this car.due to the customer having severe health issues and needing the car,the customer picked up the car the next day and will bring it back in October. The car was very driveable and only acted up occasionaly.The main rea... Trouble codes: P1170, P61A6, P61B6.
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2008 Volvo XC70 3.2 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: YV4BZ98228
Customer finally brought the car back saying it was running good but the check engine light was on. Before it left the last time I disconnected the battery for 1/2 hour then let it run for 1/2 hour and pressure was up to 70psi and ran good on the test drive. N... Trouble codes: P0301 (P0301-306 misfires on all cylinders), P0174 (System too lean b2), P0087 (Fuel rail/system too low general fault..).
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