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2004 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8L MIL Lamp on, speedo inop VIN: WAUAC48H04
can communicate with esp(abs)transmission,engine control modules and see data and clear codes etc but no speedometer(has cvt transmission) and abs,engine lamp and traction control symbol come on and seems to loose communication on a short drive seen as a f... Trouble codes: P1649, P1623, 01826 (vag code steering angle sensor supply voltage terminal 30), 00778 (vag code steering angle sensor implausable signal)
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1999 Chevrolet C3500 7.4L Shifting VIN: 1GBKC34J1X
One for you GM tranny boyz. Trans shop rebuilt this 4L80 in this "99 GM 3500 7.4 litre that is a dump truck. They say trans was a crispy critter. They replaced most of the internal workings. Now they have extended shifts and a P0730 Gear error ratio code. ...
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2010 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 5.3L engine VIN: 3GNVKGE01A
5.3 Avalanche , this is hard to explain its a loud rattle ,its not lower end definitely not a bearing, my friend 99% convinced its a lifter , but when I spoke with him face to face its more 50/50 he read something on you tube , to me its sounds more timing...
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4L Hesitation VIN: 2CNFLNEC6B
Suspect wrong intake camshaft but don't know for sure. my fuel pressure at idle is 4.5 mpa and desired is 3.3 mpa. If I bidirectional my pump it will track up fine, it just wont go lower than 4.5 mpa. At idle, vvt info, both intake and exhaust are at des... Trouble codes: P0089
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2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 2.7L battery dead VIN: WD5PD64474
Problem is ECM power relay staying on or coming on its own (intermittently) and draining battery due to EGR and other engine components staying on. If ECM is disconnected or if relay is removed draw will stop. This is what I can not figure out, if both (ha... Trouble codes: P1926
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2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L Vehicle security module VIN: 1FTWW32F52
Well, we seem to be a magnet for this crap lately. The vehicle came in with a door ajar lamp on, and remote locks inoperative. We tested the lock system, no it does not have PATS, and determined the Vehicle security module would need to be replaced. We rep...
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1997 Geo Prizm LSi 1.6L Cuts out VIN: 1Y1SK5261V
Good afternoon, I have this 1997 Geo Prizm here that seemed as if it should be a simple fix, but it's not turning out that way. It cuts out briefly under load. It will cruise fine on the level all day, but come to a hill in the road and give it a little...
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2006 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L power sliding doors VIN: 5FNRL38756
the power sliding doors are inop, checked the wiring, sliding motors, door closer motor, locks and sensors are all working. checked the modules per Honda test and all passed (instrument cluster, door and micu modules). Looking for some help or more tests t...
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L Clutch VIN: 5NMSG73D78
Can't locate any R&R procedure for transmission. Looks routine, however not sure on whether transfer case can be left in vehicle or would it be better to leave it attached to transmission and remove both together. Not trying to go where wise men dare not t...
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2005 Jaguar XJ8 4.2L Starting
I have this xj8 at the shop which has an intermittent crank but no start issue. It came in after the customer told us he had the engine replace at another shop due to cylinder head problems. Once started it runs perfect and does not ever die or run rough. ...
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2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4GL48K43
jeep guys I need some help on this car that is kicking my behind. this jeep came in with a mil complaint and an intermittent slight extended crank. scanned and found p0171. checked fuel trims and long term on both banks were at 32.5 or so. found multiple r... Trouble codes: P0171, P0174
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2012 Kia Sedona LX 3.5L A/C compressor VIN: KNDMG4C71C
Vehicle came in with low charge, no compressor activity. Added enough to get it to 90 psi static. All fuses good, check relay for powers and ground, all present except command from pcm. Jumping relay engages compressor and pressures respond accordingly. Au...
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1998 Nissan 200SX 1.6L compression VIN: 1N4AB42D0W
The car stalled under a moderate load. compression was even at 50psi. Pulled the valve cover and checked the chains and gears. They looked, (very), good, but I couldn't see the crank gear. Pulled the lower tensioner. A little binding but replaced it anyway...
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2002 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GHDT13S62
We have this 2002 Bravada 4.2 liter. After we replaced the engine we are getting a persistent P0014. All scan data looks good, we are able to operate the solenoid through our Snap-on Solus scanner and everything appears to be functioning properly. There ar...
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2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX 1.8L Cuts out, Stall, Misfire VIN: 3VWDD21C01
This one is driving me crazy. Clean throttle body and did throttle body adaption (many times) every thing works for 4-500 miles then same codes. Replace throttle body with used because this one is a year and half throttle body and hard to get. Note same pr... Trouble codes: P1545 (Throttle valve controller mal inter), P1542 (Angle sensor 1 for throttle act g187 imp sig), P1171 (Angle sensor 2 for throttle act g188 imp sig), P1564 (Throttle actuator j338 uner volt durning basic)
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2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5L Everything VIN: YV1612FS8D
The story with this vehicle is that it came from and auction. Battery was dead and came to us with not a lot of info. I inspected the vehicle and connected a battery charger. As soon as it was connected I noticed the Passenger side air-bag lamp was illumin...
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2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet 4.2L front struts VIN: WUAYU48H28
Thank for the help. Had some advice to use RAVENOL J1B1001 Power Steering Fluid, Looking all the equivalent fluid to that fluid I decided to go ahead and use CHF 11s. Filled and pressurized the system and car is fine now.
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2006 Buick Lucerne CXL 3.8L Pressure Control Sol VIN: 1G4HD57226
I think we have figured this one out although the customer can't bring it back to the transmission shop right now because she needs it for work. After she picked it up and had driven it for a couple of days I checked it and found a P1811 Maximum and long shif...
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2015 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L Drivers power window express function VIN: 1G1PE5SB5F
Dennis nailed it I took the dorman one out and replaced with one from GM(that our dealer in town had on hand). Worked perfect.
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2008 Dodge Avenger SE 2.4L no. 3 cylinder VIN: 1B3LC46K38
Talked to cut. found out we were the second shop to take apart for same reason. We had checked piston goes up and down fine, full stroke, also had pressure and vacuum done on head at machine shop also checked for being warped. All cam lobes good if had bad lob...
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2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L codes VIN: 1FTSW21P37
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Glen Hunt gave the best advice- clear the codes, perform a drive cycle. Did that and no more codes- not even the EGR. Al [...] mentioned clean EGR tubes are... Trouble codes: P0261, P0264 (p0267-), P0267 (p0270-), P0270 (p0273-), P0273 (p0276-), P0276.
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2010 Mazda CX-7 Touring 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: JM3ER4WL6A
Hello everyone, I wanted to give it a little time before closing this request. After installing a new oil pump and settig the timing again I put 60 miles on the car, Completed the drive cycle and the p0012 never returned. The customer has had the car back fo... Trouble codes: P0012 (Camshaft position timing over retarded).
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2005 Mercedes-Benz clc350 3500CC Misfire
could not solve problem with engine,customer took car and will keep using,said the miss does not really worry him,will wait and see if developes into something serious, thanks all. Trouble codes: P0300, P0303.
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2004 Suzuki XL-7 LX 2.7L Shift Solenoid VIN: JS3TX92V24
Thank you for the help. I figured I would close this one. I will try to find the assortment of pins that William suggested. Thank you Greg as well. I got tunnel-vision for a bit there. I will have to purchase a trans with good harness within it. The trans...
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