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| 2005 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L MIL Lamp on, MIL Lamp on VIN: WAUDF68E75 this audi got 2 codes p0456 p0507 and when we put it in reverse the idle fluctuate and when i open the oil cap the idle change another garage have changed the pcv valve (the valve on the valve cover )dont know how vw call it.whit the same result i put the ... Trouble codes: P0456, P0456 |
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| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G1AL15FX6 Followed All Data Diagnostic tree from 1 thru 19. All tests lead to circuit between ignition module and ECM. Resistance between ICM and ECM cam signal wire well within specs 0 ohms Voltage from same wire out of spec Voltage from ECM to ICM should be betw... Trouble codes: P0340 (Cam Sync signal car does not use cmp sensor) |
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| 2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4.7L Surge VIN: 1A8HW58N58 Would not stay running. Replaced spark plugs, ign. Wirs, throtle body, catalytic converter. Runs great off idle but has a surge at idle and right converter glows. Trouble codes: P1128 (Closed loop not achieved) |
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| 1992 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L Hesitation, Cuts out VIN: 1FACP44E8N Ford tech's...need help. This car starts and stalls cold and when warm, bogs down when given anything over 1/2 throttle like it's running out of gas. Unplug the MAF and it runs damn near normal. (Always was an accurate diagnosis for MAF failures) Replaced ... Trouble codes: 66 (MAF low), 92 (Fuel pump ckt open to PCM) |
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| 1996 Ford F-250 XL 7.3L Mechanical VIN: 1FTHX26F3T This problem child was handed off to me, the brake pedal does not return once the vehicle is running, so when it has vacuum. To the point the brakes drag. If you stick your foot under the pedal and pull it stops dragging of course. Feels like brake have ab... |
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| 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FT7W2BT5B replaced turbocharger for performance code. truck came back after one week with underboost code. cannot find anything wrong with turbo control- wastegate and egr working correctly and has no boost or exh leaks. I did perform a dpf clean on this truck too. ... Trouble codes: P0299 |
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| 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali 6.6L Hesitation, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GT125C84B My first attempt at repairing this kind system, let alone this code. I don't see any service data, or other IATN posts, stating exactly how quick will exhaust temp rise? I command Regen and within moments code trips and there is NO change to exhaust temp. ... Trouble codes: P2463 |
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| 2004 Honda Accord EX 2.4L Cooling Systems VIN: 1HGCM56874 Sales dept sold vehicle and a month later came back with no heat issue. Noticed temp gauge going a little over half. Coolant level was OK, lower radiator hose cold upper hose very hot. Put thermostat on it. Test drove, no heat for 15 min then it gained hea... |
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| 2012 Honda Odyssey EX-L 3.5L Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5FNRL5H64C Hello.Thanks in advance for help. It is weird one I never experienced. Cust. told Van suddenly lost power and no acceleration. Drove home and start again and all ok but MIL on with Trac. off sign. (I know Trac. sign due to MIL). He visited me and I checked... Trouble codes: P0107 (Map pressure low), P2127, P0420 (Cat efficiency), P0452 (evap pressure sensor low), P0651 (sensor reference volt low), P0522 (engine oil pressure sensor low) |
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| 2013 Jaguar XJ L Portfolio 3.0L Mechanical VIN: SAJWJ2GD3D Replaced front pads & rotors(Textar) Road tested & still had slight pulsation at highway speeds, tech suspected defective rotors, R&R pads & rotors again, different brand, rechecked hubs to make sure they were clean & free of rust. R/T again still had some... |
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| 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J8FT28W08 This one came in with a code P2017. Customer had replaced the intake runner controller. After checking the system I found PCM was not recognizing the signal from the controller. I replaced the PCM and had it programed. I also found that the new Controller ... Trouble codes: P2015 (intake manifold runner controller) |
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| 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 5.0L MIL Lamp on, No throttle response VIN: WDBUF70J13 The complaint on this E-500 is that when the check engine light comes on, the engine will not respond when you press down on the gas pedal. (I have not experienced it yet). I get a generic code P0123 for a throttle sensor, and a manufacturers' code P20DD f... Trouble codes: P0123 (Throttle Position Sensor), P0123 (Throttle Position Sensor) |
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| 2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0L Not Sure VIN: 3N1AB6AP0C This is a lunch eater. Have this Sentra that came in with a noise when taking off from stops. The noise sounds like a binding noise and it seems to come from the right side(passenger side). We found the mounts broken and torn so we assumed this was all of ... |
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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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| 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JF1GE76639 Need some advice from the subi techs. This car came in for a standard timing belt by age job. (maintenance) no cel. We replaced the timing belt and cam seals. The car came back 4 days later with a code for cam performance bank 2 p0021 . We suspected timing... Trouble codes: P0011, P0021 |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2003 BMW X5 4.4i 4.4L no heat above 2000rpm After a talk with customer found out this problem has been there since a different shop backflushed heater core to fix a no heat problem. As some of you responded, the inlet hose to heater valve was put on one of outputs of the valve. More flow at higher rpms ... |
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| 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBA3F9C5XD Hey guys. This one is solved ! I discovered that the car would go into EV mode after each key cycle but soon would flag the warning message and default to gasoline engine only. I noticed that this would not occur until I had pressed the brake pedal several ... |
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| 2009 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8L Theft System VIN: 1GCGG25C59 We tried both ways of programming the keys without a Tech 2, and neither way worked for us, we also tried the 2 minute wait time when using the computer, this also did not change anything. The starter turns the motor over when you try to start the vehicle, so... |
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| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L 3.6L No Start VIN: 2A4RR5DG3B After I sent the help request it started and would start every time. Let sit over weekend, it started, shut it off started it again and it would not start. Used power probe to check power at fuel pump fuse, no power. Once I introduced power it started. Ended u... |
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| 2013 Ford Focus S 2.0L Wipers VIN: 1FADP3F26D Would like to thank all who responded. Michael [...] gets the Gold Star on this one. I was getting some mixed info about the problem from the beginning. The wiper blades were replaced at a local dealer prior to bringing the car to me for the wiper problem.I ... |
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| 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.2L Seic VIN: 1FD8X3G61F Ford SVE Bulletin Q-281 states that "PTO OK" ground is "recommended". Apparently it should say that it's "required" because as soon as I'd reached the end of my rope I decided to try using that circuit to control the ground on my pump clutch relay and sure eno... |
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| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L Misfire VIN: 5NMSG73D69 I road tested this vehicle while watching the injector pw, everything looked fine until the car warmed up and you came to a stop sign or light where you would be idling for a few mins.. that's when I noticed the pw for cyl 3 and 5 go to 0.0 then #4 cylinder st... Trouble codes: P0300, P0303, P0305, P0326. |
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| 2012 Infiniti EX35 3.5L power seat fuse #10 VIN: JN1AJ0HR4C we did locate the short in the front overhead courtesy lights. The harness was burnt in the pillar and the customer decided to just disconnect the harness at this point due to the fact they are trading it in this fall. Thanks for the replies but there was not ... |
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| 2011 Land Rover LR4 5.0L Parking brake VIN: SALAG2D49B The rover is fixed. Pay close attention to the parking brake shoes. If the levers move a little stiff, they will be a problem. Replaced the parking brake shoes and readjusted and it works. The load squeal is the cables in the control unit sticking. I freed thi... |
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| 2012 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L Air Suspension VIN: 5LMJJ2J54C Greetings! UPDATE: We have vehicle back and hard wired new height sensor connector in as advised. Scan tool still registered zero volts on left sensor,so we ran battery voltage on each wire and headlamp illumined brightly. I wish to Thank You for your suggesti... |
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| 2007 Pontiac G6 3.5L No Start, Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G2ZG58N67 Unfortunately this problem was intermittent and I after posting for help I could not get the vehicle to act up again consistently enough to do any testing. So the vehicle was sent away for now. If/when it comes back I will update Trouble codes: U0073. |
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| 2009 Toyota Prius Touring 1.5L Start Switch VIN: JTDKB20U69 Group, After a few messages and replies I have found out this is normal operation for the ignition start stop switch on this vehicle. I advised customer and all is well. Thanks for speedy replies and keeping my customer happy! |
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