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2003 Cadillac DeVille 4.6L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KD54Y63
flushed fuel tank and lines replaced all injectors fuel filter, coil packs new ac delco plugs and boots, new plenum gasket and boot from throttle body to plenum, car has a steady misfire on cyl 7 and occasional on cyl 8. have checked and rechecked and at a los... Trouble codes: P0300
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2011 Cadillac DTS 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6KH5E6XB
We have this Cadillac DTS that came in last week for a "Check Engine" light and code P0411 (Air Injection System Incorrect Flow.) It was diagnosed as needing a pump and a control solenoid, which we replaced with OE parts. A few days later the car came back... Trouble codes: P0411 (Air Injection system incorrect flow)
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1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary Edition 5.7L temp VIN: 1G1YY23P6P
Hi all in IATN land. Thank for taking your time to read this post I'm having one heck of a time with this Vette. It doesn't maintain duct temp. It starts out doing ok but as you drive, the duct temp will vary 15* over and under the set temp. I have tested ...
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2003 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 3.8L No Start VIN: 2C8GP64L83
Vehicle came to me as a no start. Turn key nothing happens but a few relays clicking. I pulled the start relay, ran a jumper and it cranks. Tried to scan pcm but no comm. I can talk to the other computers. On initial start there's no eng lt and after awhile wi...
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1998 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L Starter VIN: 1FTZX18W1W
This will be the fourth time we have had to put a starter on this truck. The first time we installed a starter we had voltage on the b+ terminal and on the s terminal. Installed new starter and still wouldn't start. Replaced the eyelet on the s terminal an...
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2003 Ford Excursion XLT 6.0L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FMSU41P23
Hi folks, got me a head scratcher here. vehicle was towed in customer stated it made a jolt and started loosing power and drifted to the side of the road. upon arrival performed scan test and had codes p0046 t/c boost solenoid ckt problem,p006a map/maf vol...
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2013 Ford Escape SEL 1.6L Mechanical VIN: 1FMCU9HX0D
This vehicle has a rattle noise that is only prevalent in fourth gear. It is a steady noise that sounds like it is coming from the transmission area. It will not do it on the rack. When I removed the rear drive shaft, the noise went away. The fluid in the ...
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2004 GMC Sierra 3500 SLE 6.6L Converter VIN: 1GTJK33264
When you put the transmission in drive or reverse, you almost need both feet on the brake to hold the truck from moving. Not sure if it is the torque converter clutch dragging or not. It does not lug the engine down at all, it just wants to go. Anyone run into...
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2004 Lexus LS430 4.3L Smart key VIN: JTHBN36F94
Hi all, I'm in need of help here. I have a 2004 lexus ls430 at my shop that's driving me nuts. Customer came in to get the steering column replaced because it was clunking when turning. I replaced it with a new Genuine lexus part and now the smart key won'...
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2004 Mazda 3 S 2.3L Key programming VIN: JM1BK14364
I have tried to program new keys using my Autel Maxisys Pro. I have a Mazda subscription(24hr) for PATS/Immobilizer codes. I have accessed the PATS system multiple times with the codes provided by Mazda so that I can program new keys. My scan tool says tha...
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2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG 5.5L left rear strut VIN: WDBPJ74J93
After replacing rear strut on a ABC system. Left rear will not calibrate. All other struts are working fine. After replacing strut we bleed system out and tried using the rodeo on SDS to bleed. It did not fix the problem. We can make all the struts go up a...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 5.5L start stop VIN: WDD2120742
We replaced the batteries due to age and condition and cleared all fault codes, drove vehicle and picture of battery and message saying refer handbook appeared in cluster display. Returned to workshop and scanned car, a fault code appeared in rear SAM modu...
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2012 Toyota Highlander 3.5L Steering VIN: 5TDBK3EH1C
Customer complaint: Steering Knock on left turn . I confirm , there is a slight knock noise when turning left . Checked suspension and steering components are OK. The knock I can feel in steering wheel and feels as if steering wheel is loose. There is a TS...
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2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 2.0L interior lights VIN: WVWAK73C76
Hello, Thank you in advance for your time. I am working on my daughter's car with no interior lights.Everything else on J519 works in the car. I went to J519 module and to J689 relay to find no power at any terminal to the relay. I can power the output of ...
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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2008 BMW 328i 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAWV13528
Thank You for all the replies after going through everything externally the final diagnosis pin pointed too the cylinder heads being plugged up. The client is going to save up some money for the job and bring the car back. Trouble codes: P0492 (Secondary Air Injection System insufficent flow bank 2).
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS 1.8L no crank VIN: 1G1PC5SH8C
I would like to thank everyone who took time to offer their help. The fix on this one was, (are you guys ready for this?)a bad Exhaust Cam Position Sensor. Let me explain, the Exhaust CMP was counting with key on/engine off, this apparently does not allow the ...
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2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic 2.4L cooling system VIN: 3A4GY5F92A
Thanks to all for the input. Determined a likely head gasket issue pumping air into cooling system. Removed cap on cold start,let run a minute and gently pushed Stat open with long screwdriver. Burped out air everytime. Customer took car,does not want to sink ...
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2004 Ford F-150 STX 4.6L Charging VIN: 1FTRX14WX4
Thank you , thank you , thank you everyone who responded. Witha fresh perspective from you all I came in this morning and did what I should have done as a normal step at first. A voltage drop test from battery negative to alternator case showed a fluctuating d...
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2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0L reverse lamps VIN: 1FDWE35P66
sorry for the long delay guys, it was a chaffed wire coming out of the tcm routed along side the aftermarket vacuum pump, a couple different wire were shorted to ground and to tell you the truth i dont know what the other do because i had no other problems wit...
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2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic SLT 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GTHK23D27
well I am still a little confused by this truck. It was a supply problem.The cofusion comes from the fact the truck drove to my shop and after a reflash for the Glow plug control module the truck started and quit, not to start again. we reinstalled his old GPC... Trouble codes: P160C.
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2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 2.5L Cuts out VIN: 4S4BRCLC8E
Hi to all of you , good morning ? first of all , im very thank you very much , to all of you , for taking your time , and help . Right after, i posted this request . First thing i did , it checked MAF sensor for , debris , bug , and the the throttle body , and...
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