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2006 BMW X3 3.0i 3.0L Speedometer VIN: WBXPA93466
Hello everyone this car came in with no speed showing, when taking of from a stop i moves a bit and drop back to 0 , no abs dsc codes all speed sensor signal are good, wire integrity from dsc module to ip is good,i can comand ip function thru scanner all s...
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Mechanical VIN: 1GCHK23114
Hi Guys need some help on this duramax farm truck. Initial complaint was lack of steering assist and poor braking.Had leaking hose pump to booster and leaking steering gear. Test drive when warm will loose p/s assist and braking becomes an adventure. Repla...
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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L 1-2 shift Reverse VIN: 3GCUKREC2E
One for you GM Tranny Boyz. Got this '14 Silverado 5.3 with a 6L80 that a trans shop has rebuilt a couple of times replacing Torque converter, Valve Body, TCM. At low speeds when first taking off, it will sometimes lose 1st or second for a second then bang...
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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Express 3.6L No Start, Key Programing VIN: 2D4RN4DG2B
Customer requested to program new key, i called the dealer for new key and the pin # to program it but it saying its a not valid pin, so i decided to replace the win module and still wont take the programing, called couple dealers and both gave me the same...
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2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L No crank VIN: 1FTPX14514
Vehicle was towed in. Customer states they started it to move it, shut it off, and it never started again. Vehicle acts like the battery is disconnected. When you turn the key, nothing happens. No odometer, no gauges, no lights on dash. The only thing ther...
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2009 Ford E350 5.4L unkown
van came in for a brake pull r/f was locked up suggested both ft calipers and hoses l/f bleeder valve seized replaced said items drove van loud scraping from r/f van still pulls right remove r/f wheel found caliper scraping wheel fixed that by grinding sma...
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2008 Honda Civic LX 1.8L Misfire VIN: 2HGFA15548
Multiple misfire happening while driving or sitting still and revving engine. this happens during a decel, light cruise event or sitting still and revving engine up to about 2800 rpm. cylinders 1 and 4 usually read higher on the misfire count and when it h... Trouble codes: P0300 (multiple misfire), P0301 (1 misfire), P0302 (2 misfire), P0303 (3 misfire), P0304 (4 misfire)
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1993 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L Fluid VIN: 1J4FY29S1P
Looking for some basic advice. Outside of my Aisian element a little. Was servicing ATF filter etc. Had ATF 4 shipped out, or so I thought. After putting in 3 qts of ATF 4 I went to put in the final 3/4 of a quart and realized the last bottle was actually ...
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2007 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2L Power steering VIN: ZAMFE39A07
This Maserati Quattroporte,is getting coolant in the power steering reservoir. The ATF oil, is in the reservoir, looks milky. I'm trying to figure out, if coolant from the radiator, can get in the power steering fluid. I can't tell, if is connected to the ...
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic 3.2L A/C Compressor VIN: WDBUF82J75
I need help with this e320. It will not turn the a/c compressor on. Have check for codes-no codes- I have used the scanner to turn on the compressor but nothing. I can put power to the control valve on compressor and it cools great. I check the wire coming...
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1989 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN8HD16SXK
car came in with no start. we replaced the distributor which is common with these vehicles and car started for maybe 10 seconds. after that we pulled coil and saw it had a crack in it also. replaced and still no start. was not getting signal to coil again ...
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2007 Nissan Versa SL 1.8L Starting VIN: 3N1BC13E27
07 versa has NATS(nissan aanti theft security) i e chipped key...07 versa came in on a tow truck cause no crank no dash lights no power...the positive battery terminal was loose so i cleamed lubed and retighened...now good crank all dash lights but no star...
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2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7L Fuel boiling VIN: 5TDBT44AX1
Hello there I have my own Sequoia here and on hot summer days after drive I for a little while you can smell sweet gas smell and you can hear the gas boiling in the tank. When you pull the gas cap off it has pressure in it and while it is off you feel it b...
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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2D4GP44L45
I haven't been able to work on the vehicle again. Thanks for the suggestions that I received. It was suggested that I check the cam and crank sensors, also the flywheel for cracks. I learned that the wiring harness has problems above the transmission and near ... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random misfire), P0301 (Cylinder 1 Misfire), P0306 (Cylinder 6 Misfire), P0335 (Crank Position Sensor-Ckt A), P0340 (Cam position sensor ckt).
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1997 Geo Prizm LSi 1.6L Cuts out VIN: 1Y1SK5261V
I am closing this one out as 'not fixed.' Ignition is tied to injector function, as several replies mentioned, in the form of an "IGF" signal from the ignitor to the PCM. Failure of the IGF signal will cause the injectors to shut down. Scope testing of the ...
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1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Throttle Linkage VIN: WDBBA45A9B
With the help of the good pictures, we figured out the alignment issue throttle linkage. Thanks to Alain for the great pictures and Chuck and Steve for the links.
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