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2009 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WAULF78K59
Good afternoon. This Audi came in with rough idle P2279. I smoked intake, valve cover, saw no leaks. Looked up related issues with this code and decided to go with a PCV/breather on top of the valve cover. I had some pretty serious vac when removing oil ca... Trouble codes: P2279 (Intake air system leak)
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2003 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L Suspension VIN: 5UXFA53563
Hey guys got this X5 here giving me trouble. Have a code 72 RR plausibility. The RR was drooping on arrival approximately two inches. I was able to command the RR up until the vehicle was level. Drove around and has been holding for a couple days. I spraye...
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2007 BMW M6 5.0L No Crank VIN: WBSEH935X7
Hi guys I have a 2007 BMW M6, it was towed in for no crank and we scanned for codes and we got codes for the (SGM) box. We did a inspection on the box an we noticed that the slave cylinder was leaking hydraulic fluid, so we remove the box an we replaced th...
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2010 BMW 535i GT 3.0L Air Solenoid Valve VIN: WBASN2C52A
Does anyone know how to test the rear Air Suspension Solenoid Valve? (Block Valve) Part Number: [...] I mean, resistance OHM, parameters, etc. Can't find this Info.
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4L Timing Gears VIN: 2GNALDEC7B
Good morning, I am in some unfamiliar territory here. I have a young couple who just bought this vehicle about a month ago and have limited funds. Vehicle was running and driving good then a clattering grinding type noise started and it began stalling and runn...
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.0L cam phaser VIN: 2CNFLGE55B
p0017 crankshaft position exhaust cam position not plausible. this is the only code that sets and has no drivability issues. I have ran all required tests for this code and it passes tests as far as the phaser works as it should and returns to normal. the ...
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2008 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4L Power steering VIN: 1FTPW14558
Hello all, We have this 08 F150 King Ranch that has a kind of peculiar steering symptom. Came in with the complaint that the power steering is weak/stiff/inop after getting mired in some mud. It does have a leveling kit and 33x12.5R20 mud tires on it. ...
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2009 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L Stall VIN: 1FMCU93G49
This escape will stall intermittently as though the key has been shut off. Will always restart immediately. All readings on the scanner look normal. Had throttle body recall back in 2016 but since symptoms were similar we decided to try another throttle bo...
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2011 Ford Edge Limited 3.5L Starter VIN: 2FMDK4KC1B
Hi all, and thank you in advance. This edge is a no start / no crank. Some times. I'm getting it to do it real regular, scan shows when it's acting up, a quick blip from run to start, when turning key and holding it in start. The cluster lites blip dim lik...
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2012 Kia Forte EX 2.0L Caliper sticking VIN: KNAFU4A21C
Car started with R/F brakes worn and all other brakes new. Put new brakes on front. Both caliper pistons pushed in easily and slide pins were free. Car comes back 4 months later with R/F brakes grinding. All other brakes were fine. Installed a new R/F caliper,...
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2010 Land Rover LR4 HSE 5.0L Intake Manifold VIN: SALAF2D46A
Vehicle was towed to shop. Complaint was a large bang and the vehicle died. Upon inspection found the back of the intake manifold was blown out. Just wondering if anyone has run in to this and what would cause it. I am reluctant to install a new Manifold b...
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2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 5.0L level control VIN: WDBPJ75J66
when letting car sit for 10 minutes the abc reservoir pushes fluid out of the top of the reservoir. The code in system is "pressure to low". When looking at pressure after 5 minutes of shutting engine off, the pressure drops to zero. Then after that fluid ...
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2004 Volvo S60 2.4 2.4L Everything VIN: YV1RS64A24
HI all, Looking for some help from a volvo expert out there. I have a nightmare with this volvo s60. It is my personal car that I love and is in great shape. It has a slight jerk when coming to a stop sometimes. I drained the trans fluid and replaced and i...
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2004 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L pressure VIN: WAULC68E14
I have tested everything that I can and the only result that I can conclude is that the engine is not pushing enough air through to spool the turbo properly. I have leak down in all cylinders into the crankcase (about 20%). I have 170PSI compression across t...
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2011 BMW 328i xDrive 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAPK7C52B
appreciate the input guys...as i expected the car had a previous issue unrelated to the repair i had done. i usually record all codes before i do any repairs but this time i "forgot"... thanks to all who offered their expert advice, it was reassuring and very ... Trouble codes: P0015.
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2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS 6.0L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GBJG31U56
another tech in the shop took a stab at it also. found loose terminals at the crank sensor behind the starter and replaced sensor and pigtail. also replaced intake gaskets. smoked the intake again and found smoke coming out of the throttle body shaft and when... Trouble codes: P0300.
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2003 Ford E-250 4.6L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1FTNS24W33
besides a worn timing chain, we found sugar in the fuel system and clogged injectors. Once cleaned out, fuel pressure returned
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2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L No Start VIN: 1J4FA49S32
Thanks everyone for the help. The customer elected to take the vehicle again rather than pay for more diagnostic time. They still have not returned leading me to believe the problem is more intermittent than they presented it to be. If it returns I will look...
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1990 Mitsubishi Montero 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Fuel Economy VIN: JA4GJ31S6L
We received several replies, Bosh makes the exact sensor [...], for the Mitsubishi Raider 1990 also the Montero 3.0 The cost is more than the owner wanted to spend. We sourced a A-! Cardone part # 7460000 for a Mitsu Eclipse , same connector, different co...
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2004 Nissan Frontier XE 2.4L 1-2 shift VIN: 1N6DD26T04
finally! so what it ended up was wrong was the pilot bushing!so after driving this further i got it to make this noise while in gear,working the clutch sitting in my driveway.to me that eliminated syncros,and any internal problems.by slipping the clutch just e...
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2011 Nissan Altima 2.5L No Start VIN: 1N4AL2AP8B
Thanks for all the help guys. This ended up going to the dealer because we found an internally shorted 5V reference in the PCM. It was covered under the 8yr /80,000 mile warranty. There was 5V coming out of the PCM at the cam sensor signal terminal.
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2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L Engine Idle VIN: 1D7RV1GT4B
With the overwhelming odds of it being a cam and lifter failure. I went to pinpointing the noise. On the left side it sounded as though it was coming from the right, on the right side it sounded as though it was coming from the left. Climbing on the top side...
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2011 Toyota Tundra 5.7L fuel pump VIN: 5TFUY5F14B
thanks to everyone who offered help. he took a shot and replaced control module. it fixed it for him. thank you
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2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L brake pedal VIN: 3VWSK69MX3
Thanks for all the replies. I followed the advice of drive vehicle in a gravel parking lot and activate the ABS, then bleed again. It did improve the pedal to satisfactory so released the car back to the customer. Thanks again!
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