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2003 Audi A4 1.8L cooling fans VIN: WAULC68EX3
water pump is bad but the cooling fans will not turn on even with the a/c turned on. the signal wire (the red and white) gets 1 volt when the cooling fan control module is plugged in but that wire gets 12 volts when unplugged. code 18080 fan control circui...
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2014 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WA1LFAFP5E
Hey guys have a heavily intermittent mil with this car, throw faults for p2279 - leak in air intake system p0171 - fuel trim; bank 1 - system too lean p0172 - fuel trim; bank 1 - system too rich p2188 - bank 1; system too rich at idle when i check it the f...
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2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4.4L Misfire VIN: 5UXZV8C5XB
Good afternoon, We have this BMW X5 50i in here with a dead cylinder. It sets a code 2B1B cylinder 6 misfire within a minute of starting. If you run it at an RPM of 2000 or higher it will also set a code 2B1D for cylinder 8 misfire. When it is cold it w... Trouble codes: 2B1B, 29E1, 2B1D, 2B22
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6L Misfire, VIN: 1GCJC33163
Hello everyone, I am fairly new to diesels, especially duramax diesels. I have a duramax that came in with high pressure in the cooling system. Replaced the head gaskets, injector o-rings etc (As well as a cylinder head from piting from blown head gas... Trouble codes: P0302, P0304, P0306, P0308, P0380
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2010 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.7L Harsh 1-2 Shift VIN: 1GCJSDDE3A
We have a 2010 Chevrolet Colorado with a 4L60E transmission and we have built the transmission and are having a harsh 1-2 shift we have done all upgrades from ATRA and ATSG as we are members of both and we still have this shift problem anyone dealt with th...
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2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L Ex Cam Sens VIN: 1G1PC5SB7D
Car came for a blown head gasket . Mixed water and oil . Repaired blown head , replaced gasket kit . Timing kit . Oil change . Spark plugs . Oes parts . Flushed coolant . Compression is good. After repair code set p0017. Intake cam is rading , exhaust is n...
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1999 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3B7KC236XX
Good morning guys. I need some help with this truck i cant seem to figure out. The truck came in for a check engine light and only code stored in pcm/tcm is p1694 no bus message from companion module. I also found that when this thing has an intermittent h... Trouble codes: P1694
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L Alternator VIN: 1D3HV13P79
I have installed a New AC Delco 94RPG Battery and a Napa Brand #213-9729 Alternator & the Alt. won't charge. My Snap On Solus shows the Gen. Output at 100% & Battery Voltage 12 & dropping to 11 until I Ground the Gen. Sense Terminal & apply 12 Volts to the...
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2013 Ford F-150 XL 3.7L running rich VIN: 1FTEW1CM7D
One for you FOMOCO boyz. Got this '13 F-150 3.7 that was wrecked and repaired at body shop. Part of engine harness replaced along with used ECM. Long story short is this. Vehicle is running very rich on both banks. Pertinent data ECT-Fuel pressure-TPS-APP-... Trouble codes: P2196 (B1S1 Rich), P2198 (B2S1 Rich), P2240 (02 Sensor pos. current control circuit B2S1)
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2014 Ford F-150 STX 5.0L cooling performance VIN: 1FTFH1EF9E
Came in with dead compressor, only 120 on the high with 1 extra # of refrigerant in it. Seems like a simple fix, now we have 200 over 35 and passenger vents are 45-50 degrees, drivers are 10-15 degrees higher. Truck does not have dual zone air, only 1 blen...
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2010 Honda Ridgeline RTL 3.5L No Start VIN: 5FPYK1F56A
Hi Guys, Vehicle towed in for no start. Customer states he parked vehicle went away for two days when he returned no start. Check vehicle for codes, had no communication with PCM.Removed Connectors checked powers and grounds. Ground resistance was 16ohms,1...
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2008 Infiniti G37 Sport 3.7L Hesitation, Hesitation VIN: JNKCV64E88
Customer was complaining of a hesitation during passing gear that we could not detect on original visit. Customer returned next day after driving vehicle all day with MIL on and codes present. Vehicle was running poorly and felt like a misfire and lack of ... Trouble codes: P0300 (Random Misfire), P0300 (Random Misfire), P0300 (Random Misfire)
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1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: SAJMW1348R
This has the Marelli ignition system. This code is for fuel failure 36 shown on VCM. It is specifically for Bank B injectors. The injectors have been ohmed and are within specs We have used a noid light and all are firing.The connectors seems be tight and ... Trouble codes: 36 (Fuel failure)
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2006 Nissan Titan XE 5.6L Starting VIN: 1N6AA06A86
This vehicle came in with an airbag light on and horn in-op. Also had corrosion on battery cables. Performed battery service and replaced clockspring/combination switch with factory replacement. Now vehicle will crank for 2-3 seconds and stop. Engine does ...
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2014 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X 4.0L Trailer running lights
I am working on a 2014 Xterra that does not have running lights to the trailer connector. All running lights on the truck work. Brake, directional, and ground circuits at the c126 connector are good. I went to the c125 connector and have no power to the br...
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1992 Buick Roadmaster 5.7L Excessive Emissions, Excessive Emissions, Excessive Emissions, Excessive Emissions, Excessive Emissions VIN: 1G4BR8377N
Sorry for not being able to add any useful information. Customer decided to not follow through with any further diag. Vehicle did have some serious frame rust and wouldn't pass next safety inspection anyway so customer sent vehicle to the boneyard. Thanks for ... Trouble codes: 45 (Rich Exhaust).
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2002 Chrysler Sebring LXi 2.7L Timing/Ignition VIN: 1C3EL55R92
Thanks to everybody who replied. As of now I have still not determined what is causing this weird issue. I am suspecting that there are valves that are sticking in the guides or carbon on some valve seats. It runs bad when cold with low/no compression on the f...
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2014 Dodge Durango Limited 3.6L Radio-A/C Systems VIN: 1C4RDHDG0E
Hello fellow techs: Most of you suggest that radio is the main problem. I performed soft reset as Mike [...] suggested by pressing volume and browse buttons together for a few seconds. I also did a hard reset by disconnecting battery for a while to discharge ...
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1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 4.6L front axle VIN: 1FTDF18W8V
hello-it is fixed. procured a good used gem module and put it in. customer has had truck for a week with no problems. nearly every reply was trying to point to vacuum operated hubs, this truck had no such things on it. thanks for the replies, though.
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2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.8L door locks, dome light VIN: 1FTNX21S42
one more reason this is one of the best tools in the box. thank you for all the replies most of you hit the nail on the head I ordered 2 switches for a 2000 ford and installed them and it worked. why would they change how a door switch works and make them look...
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2010 Toyota Camry 2.5L Powertrained VIN: 4T1BF3EK5A
THIS NIGHTMARE IS FIXED. THANKS FOR ALL THE RESPONSE. I TOOK OVER OVER THE HEADACHE FROM MY EMPLOYEE AND USE A CAMERA. INSERT INTO THE REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND FOUND THE REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS CLOGGED. REPLACE CONVERTER ( PART# 17410-OVO60. COST 1415...
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