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2000 BMW 323Ci 2.5L purge solenoid VIN: WBABM3347Y
car came in and wont pass evap monitor. tried to run evap test, but it wont complete test. When checking purge solenoid for leaks, I found that purge sol. is running when the key is on. It is running all the time Checked for voltage at solenoid plug. Volta...
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2006 BMW 530xi 3.0L starter VIN: WBANF73526
car will not crank no signal to starter ,checked voltage on white wire under intake no signal,jumped with 12 volts nothing replaced starter still no crank jump white wire car and with key on starts and runs but not with key ,i know that the signal goes thr...
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2006 BMW 325i 3.0L Cas,Ca,Elv VIN: WBAVB13596
Need a little help. Customer brought car in from dealer saying it needs a steering column. Customer asked us to install 1 so we did.Still having the same problem.When you put the key in the ignition only the airbag light comes on and the i drive says steer...
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2008 BMW 328i 3.0L Vehicle Electrical System VIN: WBAWR33548
Hello All, I'm working on this BWM that I need help with! Vehicle came on the hook, Customer complaint: Engine Died while backing up on a shopping center parking lot, key is stuck in the key slot " It won't come out". So i got on the car and I notice...
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2010 BMW X5 xDrive48i 4.8L A/C compressor VIN: 5UXFE8C50A
Customer brought vehicle in for the air conditioning not blowing cold air. The vehicle was at the dealer for the same issue and he showed us the invoice. They were recommending replacement of the JBE as there was no signal to compressor. I got the vehicle ...
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2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i 3.0L transfer cas VIN: 5UXZV4C55C
New customer brought in this bmw x5 because when turning at slow speed in drive or reverse the vehicle shudders. It did not shudder when driving straight. I experienced it when turning sharply at low speed such as pulling into or out of a parking spot. Unf...
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2007 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.9L Poor Idle Quality
Runs and drives great cold after reaching operating temperature idles poor and stalls and has a P0017 exhaust camshaft position correlation code scope cam and crank out of sync hot only use scanner to operate VVT solenoid cold 0 idles smooth 100 idles poor... Trouble codes: P0017 (Exhaust camshaft position correlation)
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2015 Chrysler 200 C 3.6L strut VIN: 1C3CCCEG5F
I am thinking strut but it is such a low mileage car--no strut available from dealer or parts house
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1999 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L IDM & Fuel Pump Relays VIN: 1FDXF46F4X
Vehicle starts and runs fine. All of a sudden the IDM and Fuel Pump Relay start to click rapidly and then the vehicle usually stalls. Vehicle has a new PCM. Checked my VREF signal for 5 volts. I never lose my VREF. Signal from the CAM sensor is good. Power...
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2009 Ford F-150 STX 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTRX14W09
P0340 code keeps returning.Installed Ford rebuilt motor in january 18.The code was not there before.Check all wiring and sensor.Took to Ford dealer and they said it was either the computer or engine phaser. Ford said they would have to take off valve cover... Trouble codes: P0340
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2012 Ford F-150 King Ranch 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTFW1CT9C
Clear code p0016 and it won't clear it when select obd . When select ford, it will clear. Check engine light stay on with code p0016 Trouble codes: P0016 (Crank and cam correlation)
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2013 Ford Escape SEL 1.6L No Start VIN: 1FMCU0HX1D
Short and sweet. When you put gas in this 2013 Escape 1.6 it doesn't want to start. It will spit and sputter and stall the first 3 or 4 times.Then it starts up and runs fine from then on. No codes. Will do it every time and it doesn't matter how much gas i...
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2007 Honda Odyssey EX 3.5L Key fob VIN: 5FNRL384X7
Replaced master power window switch because the ground was open for the internal relay to operate the right front window and the two back windows. after replacement everything worked as it should. A few hours after the customer returns and says the key fob...
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2017 Honda Civic LX 2.0L Compressor
Hello Friends, after made a simple A/C repiar and recharge, got A/C problem. I have the car parked on my garage, turn on the engine, turn on the A/C, I heard when the clutch engaged go to check the A/C gauges and I can see that the compressor is working, a...
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2005 Hyundai XG350 3.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHFU45E95
Thank you all in advance for reading this lengthy post. Vehicle driven in barely running, with no throttle response and no RPMS on the Tach. Scanned codes only one: P0320 Ignition Input Malfunction. I replaced the Ignition failure sensor, no joy. Replaced ... Trouble codes: P0320 (Engine Speed Input - Malfunction)
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2008 Infiniti G35 X 3.5L Can VIN: JNKBV61F28
A guy I work with had a solenoid code (sorry, I don't know what the code was) that came back every time it tried to shift into 4th(?) gear and the car went into limp mode. It had no CAN codes. He put a "rebuilt" valve body in it he got from EBAY and now it...
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1999 Lexus GS300 3.0L shifter VIN: JT8BD68S8X
vehicle was brought in because the only way to drive it was with the manual overide engaged. All fuses were checked as well as power to the interlock. with scanner hooked up pcm is seeing the brake depressed. I went ahead and replaced the box ( an hour my ...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 1.8L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: WDDGF4HB5D
We are having an issue with this c250, check engine lights up, idle will be erratic when the problem occurs. camshaft degrees should be around -109 exhaust, but during the problem the degrees will max at -80+ degrees and then get stuck at -124 degrees. we ... Trouble codes: P0017
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2013 Porsche Panamera 4 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WP0AA2A72D
We have a check engine light coming on, we have codes, we have smoke tested the Engine, there are NO vacuum leaks! We do have excessive crank case vacuum, as a matter of fact the Magnehelic gauge will peg at max 50 at idle. The oil cap as the car is runnin... Trouble codes: P0068 (Mass air flow implausible), P1075 (Mass air flow partial load implausible low)
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2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L Misfire VIN: 1D7RV1CT8B
Misfire counters climb slowly on cyl 3 w/ slight rev of engine. Will slowly build until pcm shuts down injector, then can feel the misfire of course. Vacuum steady. Have searched archives, suspecting possible valve train issue per other posts? Any thoughts... Trouble codes: P0303
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2005 Saturn Ion 1 2.2L heater control head VIN: 1G8AM12F95
customer stated intermittent operation of blower motor. unable to duplicate customer complaint. installed blower motor and resistor. all systems still working properly. customer picked up vehicle and blower inop. upon inspection found no power to hvac fuse...
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2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7L tcc VIN: 5TBRT34102
Fellas this tundra has the torque converter locked up all the time. my diagnosis so far has proved the fluid is clean and topped of properly smells just fine engine runs just fine no CEL or codes (surprisingly). I have 12v at the sl terminal koeo (not good...
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2008 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5L Inverter VIN: JTDKB20U68
Vehicle wont READY ON. Found P3004-131 and P0A94-555 initially. Aux battery is garbage at 11.3 to 11.8 and keeps tweaking out Combo meter and losing DTCs. Only P3004-131 comes back every time when vehicle "tries" to READY ON. SMRs click on and by repair ma...
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2004 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9L ABS Module VIN: YV1CZ91H64
Intermittent ABS and/or CEM failure. Need advice. All the ABS related lights lights up in the dash. At times, cycling the key, the lights all go out and the vehicle drives normally. We have the following fault codes. BCM-0052 - CONTROL MODULE. INTERNAL FAU...
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD WT 6.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: 1GCJK33K28
i dont find the problem on this truck i got code p0068 and o0106 i have changed the mass air flow the throttle body the map sensor and the truck is still hard to starts and abolutetly no power on the road .i have smoked the intake 2 times wigled the wire check... Trouble codes: P0068, P0068.
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2013 Dodge Dart Aero 1.4L Engine VIN: 1C3CDFAH4D
Thank you all for your great suggestions and as usual you guys were absolutely correct. Bent rods! A good 1/4" difference in stroke between #1 and #4 cylinders. I am pretty certain the car will be totaled by the insurance company. But that is another battle to...
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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L High Beams VIN: 1J8HR58298
THANKS TO ALL RESPONDERS.THE CUSTOMER NEEDS TOGET THE IGNITION RECALL COMPLETED,SO HE WILL HAVE CHRYSLER DO THE RECALIBRATION WHILE IT'S THERE.HE TRIED THE DEMO MODE AS CHARLES SUGGESTED,IT WORKED.BUT,ONTHE NEXT RESTART IT WENT BACK TO BEING DISABLED.
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2007 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2L Power steering VIN: ZAMFE39A07
Thanks to the two technicians that responded to my post. After a second look, we didn't noticed any coolers connected to the power steering lines. I suctioned the reservoir clean, then I disconnected the return line, and extended it in to a container. Carefull...
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2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 3.8L automatic transmission VIN: WP0CB29946
Hi there and thank you for the replies; the trans. in the Porsche is a mercedes 722.6 trans. and with some research i found that the n2 & n3 speed sensors are sold separately from the valve body , they are housed on what they call a conductor plate; you have ...
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2012 Toyota Prius V 1.8L Hesitation VIN: JTDZN3EUXC
OK its done. Thanks to all that replied. The MAF was about 1 gram off. Replaced the MAF and took it out of ECO mode and it drove great.
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VWLL7AJXC
Found some info after searching long time heater core clogs and restricts flow through EGR cooler which is in line with the core. Heater core and sometimes EGR cooler thanks for help. I believe there's a TSB idk why it wasn't in all data Trouble codes: 09303 (EGR insufficient cooling performance. Please code p2457).
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