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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for January 30, 2018 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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| 2011 Audi A5 Quattro 2.0L Crank Case Venting VIN: WAULFAFR8B We have Excessive crank case vacuum and the Related Repair History on this post sheds light on the issue. We would like to know if the lower PCV valve will cause this issue as well, we have replaced the upper one and we still have excessive vacuum. If we t... |
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| 2006 BMW 330i 3.0L DSC Module VIN: WBAVB33536 Thank you for your willingness to read and help. After replacing fuse and disconnecting the battery to fix lock issue the vehicle has a yellow "brake" light and DSC triangle warning icon illuminated on dash. Scanned controllers using Maxisys - DSC module h... |
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| 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL 3.8L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G4HD57267 Ok so I get this Buick today that the customer has already spent $1000 and no results . not really sure what's been done . What it does is starts up ok, but when ever you accelerate and it hits second gear the car shuts off ,like you turn off the key. it also ... Trouble codes: P2433 (Secondary air pumppressure sensor) |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Black Diamond LTZ 5.3L Flxplate VIN: 3GNTKGE78D Chirping noise sounds like a belt. removed belt but noise is still there. raise on lift to allow travel down vehicle and pinpointed the noise coming from the bell housing. removed circular inspection hole cover and could find no cracks or loose bolts. I... |
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| 2015 Chevrolet Suburban LT 5.3L Noise VIN: 1GNSKKKC0F Customer purchased the vehicle used with Approx 34K on it. Customer called me and asked me to go for a drive to listen. So when cruising at about 35-40ish and engine is running between 1100 to 1300 RPM and a very slight load or slight acceleration. Windows... |
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| 2011 Dodge Charger SE 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2B3CL3CG8B Theory of Operation(DESCRIBED BY ALLDATA AND SNAP-ON TROUBLE SHOOTER) The engine oil pump features seven vanes and a moving element that continuously adjusts to maintain a regulated oil pressure supply by varying the displacement of the pump. The pump h... Trouble codes: P06DA |
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| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.6L oil pressure VIN: 2C4RDGBG2C This van has the check engine light on with oil pressure and cam sensor related codes. (P0349: Cam sensor intermittent B2S1, P0394: Cam sensor intermittent, B2S2, and P06DD: Dual stage oil pump stuck low.) The van has been making the rounds and now has end... |
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| 1999 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L no heat VIN: 1FAFP53U8X Hi everyone customer bought in a 1999 ford Taurus with no heat found heater core almost plugged installed new heater core and thermostat new coolant and bled system and still have no heat block off by pass hose and still no heat temp gauge never goes past ... |
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| 2007 GMC Savana 3500 LS 6.0L abs stabilitrac VIN: 1GJHG39U77 Hi, This vehicle has traction control activating on dry pavement. I scanned for RF signal drop off but did not notice any. The steering is not 100% centered either. Has anyone had unwanted tratcion control operation due to a faulty steering sensor or to ... |
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| 2006 Honda Civic EX 1.8L Immobilizer VIN: 1HGFA16836 Customer originally took car to Honda dealer for a no-start condition. It would start and die, green security key was flashing. Dealer diagnosed it as a bad immobilizer and recommend to replace everything(ECM, immobilizer, MICU, etc.) Customer didn't want ... |
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| 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L 3.5L compression VIN: 5FNYF48689 truck quit while running.customer had it towed in.scanned for codes p3400 vps stuck off found to have next to no oil in it.put oil in still no start checked spark,fuel,-ok.performed compression ck.bank 1 no compression on all three cylinders.bank 2 good140... |
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| 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 3.6L Engine cooling fan VIN: 1C4BJWDG1C We have a 2012 Jeep wrangler with the electric cooling fan not turning on. Even with a/c on fan will still not turn on the low speed. There are no fault codes stored in the pcm. Verified main fusible line to fan was good and 12v at pin on on the conn... |
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| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged 4.2L Air suspension VIN: SALSH23469 Vehicle was brought in for suspension light on and height lower on left rear. Replaced left rear strut with Arnott and same sensor with OE. Have done calibration several times and still no joy. The left rear is almost 2 inches lower than right rear. I ha... |
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| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D 3.0L no forward gears VIN: WDBAB33A5C vehicle came in with no forward gears.b2 piston was broke,replaced with oe,still no forward gears.presumed band was broke,disassembled unit found b3 clutch very worn,slight burnt spots on k2 band,not broke.rebuilt unit,replaced all clutches and bands,converter... |
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| 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 3.0L MIL Lamp on, won't go over 8 mph VIN: WD3PE8DC1F Customer called me last night. States that his employee accidentally put windshield washer solvent [alcohol] into the DEF tank. He states that warning lights are on & the truck won't go ever 8 MPH. He wants me to come to his shop and drain the DEF fluid. I... |
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| 1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.1L Truck Light VIN: 1G2NE15MXS OK it's killing me to post this but I'm at wits end with this one. Customer brings in a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am saying his trunk light was not operational. Bulb was missing from the socket but replacing the bulb still no light. The socket has two wires going... |
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| 2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 2.5L No Start, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 4S3BMBA68E Hey Everyone! Hope someone can help or send me in the right direction that would be wonderful! The problem is that the car Intermittently cut out at start, will hesitate, and die, it will do it whether its cold or hot. The car will only stall once or twice... Trouble codes: B1572 (Immobilizer Circuit Failure except antenna circuit), B1578 (Combination Meter Failure) |
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| 2015 Volvo XC60 T5 2.0L Can Could not input VIN on IATN form, so here it is without the last 6 digits: [...]. 2015 XC60. Over the last year or 2, we have been doing total CAN upgrades on cars, as a maintenance item. The total CAN upgrade did not go well on this car, but we got ... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2005 BMW X3 2.5i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBXPA73465 I replaced the mass air flow sensor with a second new oem unit and code hasnt reset, all monitors ran and passed , Thanks for everyones input Trouble codes: P0171, P0174. |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1PF5S92B That ORANGE check ball/flapper isn't there so I put my mighty thumb over the tube and the fuel trim cruzed down to that infamous zero. I just figured that I would close this as a fix but we are waiting for the customers approval. Can't thank you guys enough, e... Trouble codes: P0171. |
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| 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 7.3L fluid VIN: 1FDWF37F42 there is a one way valve at the back of the transmission where the return line screws back in that was stuck, not allowing it to circulate , thanks to all who took the time to reply |
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| 2008 Ford E-250 4.6L Power windows, radio VIN: 1FTNE24W68 Well ladies and gentlemen this one is fixed. Informed customer of additional diagnostic time and owner of company van decided to hold off for now. Mentioned his drivers don't need to roll down windows anyway in the middle of winter, and who cares if the radio... |
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| 2007 Saturn Aura XR 3.6L Booster? VIN: 1G8ZV57747 I read all the suggestions and thought about it. I recommended the rear brake job and the car stopped better. The pedal felt like it was a bit harder to push than most cars. I told the customer to come back if they do not get used to the new booster. The boo... |
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| 2004 Suzuki XL-7 LX 2.7L No Start VIN: JS3TX92V24 I apologize to you all for the mixup in trouble codes and descriptions. I had some readout paper copies on my desk and without consulting my tech Toby, posted those along with the real request! The Suzuki is fixed with the EGR valve being the problem. Stuck op... Trouble codes: 00300 (Transmission fluid temperature sensor-G93 no fault type detected), 16804 (Catylist system Bank 1 efficiency below threshold). |
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