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| 2001 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L No Start, Stall VIN: 2G1WH55K91 This came in as a no crank no start. Have replaced crank sensor and wire sub-harness (crank sensor to ICM to cam sensor)due to no crank signal and break in wire harness, MAF, cam sensor, and reman pcm. Intermittently will start and die or start, run for a ... |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L No Start, Stall, Misfire VIN: 1GCEC19X54 Came in on a rope. No start. Had security issue. Kept dropping key had to do reset procedure to start. Replaced key and tumbler did reset started and stalled after a minute has not restarted since. Have strong spark good fuel pressure and good noid on all ... Trouble codes: P0016 (Cam crank corrolation) |
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| 2007 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4U042 6.6L Hydro Boost VIN: 1GBE4E1287 I have a customer that has owned his 2007 Kodiak since brand new , it is not driven much , Today he brought it to me asking me if the hissing sound coming from brake pedal area is normal, he does not ever remember if he has heard this noise before. It soun... |
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| 2007 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L Engine VIN: 2G1WT58NX7 My customer has a 2007 impala. They called me because their car has been sitting over the summer as they are a college student and gone for the summer back home and their car stayed here. Upon returning to resume fall semester classes, she found that her c... |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ 5.3L No Start, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GNFK16308 I got a real headache. First of all the customer complaint was, just shut of going down the road. But would start right up. Also Service Stabilink & Service Traction Control (But no trouble codes set). The first time I scan computer the only code I got was... Trouble codes: P0601 (Control Module Read Only Memory ROM), B1011 (Rollover Sensor--History Serial Disabled info stored Invalid Serial Data received), B0790 (Trans.Case History Transfer Case Neutral Indicator Circuit Short to Ground or Opern), B0100 (Trans.CaseHistory Lost Communication with electronic Control Module/ Powertrain Control Module A), U0101 (Trans.CaseHistory Lost Communication with transmission Control Module), U0140 (Lost Communication with Body Control Module) |
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| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4L engine tick VIN: 1G1ZB5E1XB This car came in with a noise / ticking at idle only quiets off idle , 1500 miles ago replaced chain guides and tensioner with all GM parts .engine is clean with regular service history . not able to find good description of cam phaser test. ran it with th... |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.6L No Start VIN: 2G1WF5E34D One for you GoodWrench Boyz. Got this 2013 Impala 3.6 Direct Injection with no injector pulse. Only code is P0617 starter relay control circuit voltage high but it cranks over fine. Pressure on delivery pump is 60psi and high pressure pump is 1600 psi as s... Trouble codes: P0617 (Starter relay circuit) |
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| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L engine clickin/knocking VIN: 3GCUKREC1E So the truck came in with a ticking noise on left bank sound like cylinder 3. We inspected and found weak lifters but everything else to be ok. Cam looks good measured lift at rockers and it is equal between cylinders 1 and 3 so we replaced the lifters and... |
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| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Limited 4.0L abs VIN: 2A8HR64X09 Hello Techs, This vehicle came in with the red brake light, ABS and TRAC lights on. I have a WiTech2 and found code C2116, upon further diag we found the ABS module was bad. We replaced the module with a new factory part, performed the initialization and a... |
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| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L 3.6L Charging VIN: 2A4RR8DG0B Went to one of my techs, installed alternator- not charging. Came to me- I diagnosed bad PCM. 4 days later, PCM arrived, no start. Another PCM arrived, car started, no charge. Rechecked everything- several days later installed a NEW alternator. No charging... |
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| 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L vent door/a/c VIN: 3D7KS28C45 hi all,having a problem with my truck.so the fresh air vent door broke off and covered the fan box.so i bought the new box,removed the new door and motor,and installed it in my old box without removing the whole hvac unit.all seemed fine,but i did notice a... |
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| 1994 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer 5.8L Fuel Injector Pulse VIN: 1FMEU15H9R This Bronco is cranking but not starting. Has good spark, good fuel pressure, but originally no pulse at fuel injectors. Good strong 12V present, computer not grounding. Checked grounds from computer to batt neg, all good. Opened computer and found leaky c... |
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| 1997 Ford F-150 4.2L Fuel Gauge VIN: 1FTDF1720V I've got a '97 F250 that had a bad fuel pump. I dropped tank, replace fuel pump and tested before raising tank up into vehicle. Pump and engine ran great...but gauge doesn't work now; it jumps right to above full. Mitchell/ProDemand wants you to test the w... |
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| 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Starts and dies VIN: 1FTNW21P53 When we got the truck it would have to be started two or three times before it would stay running, after it would stay running it has no problems and drives great. so we started off with replacing oil filter and cap assembly because it had the wrong one in... |
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| 2005 Ford Escape Limited 3.0L brake lights VIN: 1FMCU94165 ford guys please help. car came in with no brake light complaint of brake lights not working, turn signal not working, and have to manual override shift interlock solenoid. car had blown #6 fuse. circuit comes from smart junction box to brake switch, from ... |
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| 2004 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 5.3L No Start, Stall VIN: 3GKEC16Z04 Greetings Y'all. This vehicle came in for stalled while driving then no start. So, of course, it starts when I get to it. No codes were stored. Started checking fuel supply and found it OK. Attempted to restart and it didn't want to. Would start then stall... Trouble codes: U0107 (Lost communication with throttle actuator) |
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| 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1.8L Cuts out VIN: KMHDH4AE6B good afternoon, so i got handed this after other mechanic installed used engine. car starts and runs great most of the time. customer complaint is at 2800 to 3200 rpm under acceleration the car will cut in and out, check engine light will come on and off a... |
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| 2013 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 3.8L Defrost Mode VIN: KMHGC4DD8D Hello all, When defrost button for front windscreen is pressed you can hear and feel the airflow change in vents but there is no airflow out of defrost vents. When the servo gets to what I assume is the end of the travel there is a faint hissing noise... |
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| 2015 Infiniti Q50 Premium 3.7L Steering VIN: JN1BV7AP1F Body shop sent this jewel to us because of inop power steering, vehicle has the adaptive system. Had codes for flexray comm in the DAST 3 (main module) and no comm with DASt 1 or 2 We found the main power terminal out of connector on the DAST 2 module a... |
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| 2004 Isuzu NPR 4.8L Hesitation, no power VIN: JALC4B1484 please help isuzu techs! this truck starts and idles fine. it just has no power. it won't get above 50 mph, takes forever to get there, and slows on any kind of hill. doesn't matter if it's hot or cold. sounds great at idle. i'm not a diesel tech...help me... |
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 3.5L Starting VIN: WDBUF56X37 Vehicle ran fine, pull into parking lot to get food . The steering wheel facing all the way to the left. Went inside the grocery store and came out to start the car. The key cannot be turn. Try turning left and right with brake pedal apply and still cannot... |
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| 2005 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5L heated seat VIN: WP1AB29PX5 Right front seat heater is always on, and discharging battery even with key off. Remove Fuse #24 at right front corner, heater goes off, but seat reclining adjustment also. According to Alldata diagram, there should be right front seat heater control unit ... |
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| 2004 Suzuki Aerio SX 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: JS2RD61H24 Replaced cylinder head gasket was damaged was overheating, after the repairs done it has rough idle and under load it has no power, the timing is done properly as per manual, I put mark on distributor style cam sensor before taking it out but when i line u... |
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| 2012 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L g85 VIN: WVWGV7AJ7C I have a 2012 GTI. The battery went low and I’m unable to reset the steering angle sensor. Everything is smooth going through security access and entering 40168, but basic settings show “adjust steering” in channel one. Steering angle sensor shows .5deg. I... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2012 Audi A6 Quattro Premium 3.0L Poor Idle Quality VIN: WAUBGAFCXC Setting misfire codes for cylinders 2 4 and 6 which are on the same bank. Cam actuator not holding allowing timing to jump around on that bank. |
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| 2002 BMW 525i 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBADT43462 Thank you everyone for all of your help and great insights to fixing this BMW. I ended up replacing the Intake Temp Sensor at the top of the Intake Manifold. The IAT and ECT difference was 30 degrees upon cold start up and the IAT temp would not change at all... Trouble codes: P0491, P0492. |
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| 2003 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GCDL19X73 I finally found fuel pressure leaking down intermittently when hot, replaced spider injectors fixed. Trouble codes: P0300. |
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| 1996 Chrysler Town & Country 3.8L HVAC Module VIN: 1C4GP54L1T Keith, you da man. That was exactly what I was looking for. I had an intermittent control head issue. Sometimes that wire would change states; sometimes it wouldn't. I now KNOW that the control head is bad. The bad thing is they are expensive and rare. Thanks ... |
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| 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L No Start VIN: 3B7KF23ZDY Got this one done. Got a key fob from dealer and programmed it with my DRB3 to the used CTM we put in it.After programming it, I was able to arm the VTSS alarm system which was unarmed by locking and unlocking the doors with the key. After that I locked and u... |
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| 1996 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.8L Stall VIN: 1FDEE14H2T Most replies said either low trans fluid or cracked, bad filter would cause this. Could not understand the theory until Timothy explained it. Dipstick showed full but when I pulled the pan only about 3 quarts came out. Replaced filter and snugged pan, added 6 ... |
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| 1987 GMC Jimmy 5.0L Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1GKEV18HXH HI,EVERY ONE. FINALLY WE GOT THIS ONE OUT, PROBLEM WAS THE THROTTLE BODY A REBUILT DID THE TRICK. THANKS TO ALL OFF YOU FOR YOUR HELPS. THANKS AGAIN. MATT |
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| 2005 Hyundai XG350 3.5L No Start, Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on VIN: KMHFU45E95 So, although this car is not yet fixed, I can say that PCM failure is the culprit. I sent PCM for repair, where they did find a hardware failure, but when it came back, the same concern of no trigger for one coil is still present. Upon further inspection, I f... Trouble codes: P0320 (Engine Speed Input - Malfunction). |
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| 2003 Jaguar XKR 4.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJDA42B03 thank you for your replies, it turns out it was a vacuum leak. Rear of engine on drivers side the lower molded vacuum hose was burned thru by the exhaust , repaired hose and cleared codes drives well w/ no check eng light Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean), P0171 (Lean). |
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| 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L No Start VIN: 1J4GZ78Y0T REPLACED PCM WITH GOOD KNOWN UNIT AND ALL IS GOOD NOW . STARTS UP AT FIRST CRANK AND FUEL PUMP PRIMING CORRECTLY AT EVERY KOEO . I WENT AHEAD AND OPENED UP THE PCM TO INSPECT AND FOUND 3 BLUE/W WHITE TRACE CAPACITORS . 2 OF THEM ARE LEAKING WHAT APPEARS TO BE... |
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