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2007 Cadillac CTS 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G6DM57T17
Setting code p0391 looking for wave form for cam correlation for exhaust camshaft bank 2 signal looks good at pcm and at sensor setting code only for one cam and engine running good after valve repair. Suspect stretched chain or some other issue but would ... Trouble codes: P0391 (Bank 2 exhaust cam sensor fault)
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1990 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne 5.7L MIL Lamp on, pings VIN: 1GCDC14K8L
This vehicle initially came in for a check engine light. The vehicle had a new EGR valve installed (ACDelco). However, the code 42 returned. The customer brought the vehicle in after his guess at an EGR valve did not work. We diagnosed the problem as a ... Trouble codes: 43 (Knock sensor)
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2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3GNFC16027
this has been an ongoing issue with this truck. i am the third tech to look at this truck over the course of a year. it has had the vent a purge valve replaced multiple times, and recently the evap canister now that im looking at it. i have smoked it on tw... Trouble codes: P0455
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2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.4L No Start, Stall VIN: 1G1ZE5E18B
this is the second 2011 Malibu ive had with this problem. the car starts then stalls after 2 seconds, exactly like a theft problem but it isn't. I have no theft light flashing, a different key doesn't help and I have no codes. in both vehicles ive attempte...
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1989 Ford F-350 Custom 5.8L code 67 OD light on VIN: 2FTJW36H1K
Have 10.13v at MLPS in park KOEO. Is this supposed to be a 5V reference? REV 8.23v, N 6.42v, OD 4.68v, M2 3.02v, M1 1.46v. @ LT BLU-WHT wire pin 30 @ PCM and BLK WHT wire pin 46 sig return. I also have 1.5v at same wires with KOEO. Load test all grounds, a...
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2016 Ford Transit-250 3.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTBF4XV6G
Hi ford guru's need help on this diesel.i have these codes and has no power.engine was replaced by ford 25k miles ago. Out of warranty now.new customer.not much familiar with this engine. I have these codes.there is tsb for [...] to make sure correct egr c... Trouble codes: P24A5, P24A5, P24A5, P24A5
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2009 GMC Acadia SLT 3.6L Hesitation VIN: 1GKEV33D99
Vehicle lost power while driving. Customer thought it could be converter and replaced front cat. He said it did not look clogged. Thought it might be rear cat and wanted us to check. We removed o2 sensor in front of rear cat, still ran poorly. Looked with ...
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2009 Hyundai Tucson GLS 2.0L Fuel guage VIN: KM8JM12B89
Greetings all from Newfoundland.Got this suv with no gas guage.Removed 2 sending units and checked with ohm meter,all fine.I have no 5-volt reference to tank.Found wire in driver footwell.When probed with old type test lamp,guage goes full,this is ok,so al...
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2009 Hyundai Tucson GLS 2.0L Fuel guage VIN: KM8JM12B89
Greetings all from Newfoundland.Got this suv with no gas guage.Removed 2 sending units and checked with ohm meter,all fine.I have no 5-volt reference to tank.Found wire in driver footwell.When probed with old type test lamp,guage goes full,this is ok,so al...
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1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L Poor Idle Quality, Surge VIN: WDBJF55F3V
I really need IATN'S help with this one. Here we go, This benz was towed to our shop from a body shop that reportedly was jump started backwards. Since this, the vehicle hunts for an idle between 800 and 1200 rpm, and the ASR light comes on as soon as it s... Trouble codes: P1580 (Throttle actuation), C1022 (CAN Interrupted with ME - N3/10)
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2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2.1L MIL Lamp on, Hard start VIN: WDYPE7DC8E
This Sprinter has an extended crank time. will start eventually. As soon as engine is shut off the low pressure drops to zero. Fuel pressure is 55 with koeo. Is the check valve in the pump in the tank or somewhere else in system? Thanks. Trouble codes: P087E, P087E
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2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7L carb VIN: FJ40275212
I can not find the relay/controller for the fan that blows air on the carb to stop vapor lock. the fan is there but no one can tell me where the relay and the sensor are located. if I can find the relay then I can find the sensor with my wiring tracer. the...
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2003 BMW 325i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAZ33403
Customer is taking car to Dealer when possible, he travels for work a lot. I will post a fix in the future if it is fixed. Hans Trouble codes: P1418 (SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM bmw code 2761).
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4.8L No Start VIN: 1GCEK19C47
hello-this is a summary of why i have no hair. our sister shop decided to install a cluster to fix this problem.against my objections-i am sorry that i could not update my help request but i also had a u0073-00. hi speed bus down. they installed cluster and se... Trouble codes: P1682, P2610.
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2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Cuts out, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPW14534
Thank you all for the tips. I did swap the cam sensors, left and right, I had already lab scoped and they had good signatures. I tried unplugging the cam solenoids, no difference, I did check resistance through the circuits or both cam sensors, only 43 ohms. A... Trouble codes: P0340 (cmp b1 circuit fault), P0352 (coil b pri [...] cylinder), B1484 (brake pedal input circuit open).
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2006 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTPW14556
thanks everyone for the replies. I check the oil pressure like everyone said and you was correct. So customer had us install a new reman engine. thanks agin for all the help Trouble codes: P0018 (crankshaft position -camshaft position correlation).
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2000 GMC K2500 Sierra SL 5.7L No Start VIN: 1GTGK24R3Y
Thanks again for all who replied, I had another vehicle come to the shop with the same coil/ICM assembly, when I plugged it in, I had spark @ the coil secondary terminal. When I plugged the new assembly back in again,I had coil output???!! I don't know what ha... Trouble codes: P0327 (knock sensor).
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2001 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SL 8.1L Transfer Case VIN: 1GTHK24GX1
Thank you very much for other IATN technician's replies on my customer's loose transfer case ring gear. Most said to just replace the transfer case or at least the side with the ring gear that had come loose. At first I was just going to order a new case ...
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2008 Lexus RX400h 3.3L P/S System VIN: JTJHW31U88
Customer does not want to continue repair on this vehicle at this time. I would have liked to replace the P/S ECU and retest the dc-dc converter. Thank you for the help.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L Rattle Over Bumps VIN: WDBUF56X78
Thanks to all that helped. I guess I was unclear as to my question. It is possible that a car out of a vin range can have symptoms and positive corrective action by following a tsb that doesn't apply to the vin-but was very close to the vin number. the shocks...
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2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP 4.6L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2HZ54Y45
Tested the Mode switch and it had internal problems. This one is located inside the transmission. Thank you for the help. Trouble codes: P0102, P1819, P0897.
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2001 Saturn L300 3.0L engine management VIN: 1G8JW52R51
Turned out it was the BCM after all. As we were scoping the ECM grounds and CKP (all normal), one of my students noticed that the IC was doing some weird stuff (gas gauge would show empty, warning lights would come on intermittently or not at all during KOEO....
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