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2005 BMW 545i 4.4L battery VIN: WBANB33545
Hello guys, I'm working on this BMW with no start concerns coming from previous shop with new interstate battery installed. We identified the current battery was to small and we installed a OEM battery in it. I cleared all faults because it was so mad from...
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2006 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.4L No Comm with Tech 2 VIN: 3GNDA23P36
This vehicle will not communicate with the TECH 2 scanner. Scanner has CANDI module and is updated. 1. Vehicle communicates normally with Solus EDGE (all modules) and OTC Encore (all modules) 2. The customer requested that we turn off the DRL and mar...
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT 6.6L DEF Quality VIN: 1GC4KZC82C
Ok here we go. Thanks in advance for any input you care to offer. Truck came in with "EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY POOR" message on cluster. Can not get current mileage from cluster because of message. As far as we can guess its about 95K miles. We monitored NOX ... Trouble codes: P0672 (Glow plug 2 control circuit), P2BAD, C1113 (Trailer brake control relay high), C1114 (Trailer brakecontrol solinoid control circuit)
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2014 Chevrolet Spark LS 1.2L Valve body ROM VIN: KL8CB6S96E
Hey Everyone, hoping someone has been down this road before, never worked on a chevy spark before. This doesn't have any of the hybird features just regular combustion engine and we just replaced the transmission with a used one. I wasnt involved with the ...
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1983 Ford Ranger XL 2.8L wheel seal VIN: 1FTCR11S6D
I know this is such a basic issue on the surface, but we're honestly stumped. Performing a front brake job, repacking bearings & replacing wheel seals. Cannot come up with a wheel seal that fits this vehicle correctly. The inner lip of the seals will not g...
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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 6.0L Mechanical VIN: 2GTFK13Y17
Got this Sierra here. Originally came in with a P0011 CMP System Performance. Cleared codes and test drove but code didnt return on first drive. Knowing the intermittent failure nature of the cam actuator magnet and cam solenoid valve (cam sprocket bolt), ...
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1990 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Poor Fuel Economy VIN: 1J4FJ57L1L
This is my personal car, I'm starting to pull my hair out from it. It is running really rich billowing black smoke out of the tailpipe. I can't seem to find whats going on with it. Idle vacuum is 18in and the map is reading correctly, IAT and ECT are readi...
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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L No Start Pcm VIN: 1J4G258SXX
Hello mopar fans we are not a big domestic shop but i figured this couldnt be too tough. The problem is intermittent no start/cranks fine. Only fault stored was in the bcm for "jeep engine controller not recieved". Never stalls while running. When doesnt s...
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2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1J4FA54169
Hello Group, Getting engine trouble code,P0456,small leak in the evap.system.There's not a lot of info on Alldata on this. Smoke tested and have a good leak at the filler neck.There is a cannister that is part of the neck and has 3 or 4 drilled holes ... Trouble codes: P0456 (small leak in evap.system)
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2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 1.6L Hesitation, Surge, MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWZB3C53B
Having lots of trouble with this Mini Cooper, DTC-2B5C AIR MASS PLAUSIBILITY. So we first started testing for air leaks, fuel pressure. No air leaks, and no oil leaks, Fuel pressure in spec, so we installed a new air mass meter. Clear dtc and road test, Fi... Trouble codes: 2B5C
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1995 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.0L Interior Lights Door Ajar Light On Dash VIN: JN8HD17Y4S
I have a 95 Nissan pathfinder se came in for interior lights staying on after checking both front door jam switches found bad replaced got lights and warning to go out test drove and lights would come back on and go off along with warning light on dash the...
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2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder 1.8L temp gauge, charge lamp VIN: JTDFR3201Y
Hello and thanks. Wondering if anyone has seen anything like this. This low mileage MR2 which I have serviced for at least the last 5 years has a couple of intermittent problems. The customer's initial complaint is that the charge warning lamp comes on and...
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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2006 BMW 550i 4.8L Suspension VIN: WBANB53596
Thank you for all the good suggestions. We don't found any pitch or restrict hoses. Front & rear pressure are even during KOEO. All the diagnosis test point this [...] wait & save up money for...
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L Transfer case VIN: 1GCHK29151
The problem was the transfer case synchro clutch and rings. They were wore out not engaging properly so the front driveshaft went from 0 to road speed immediately upon 4wd engagement and making a "loud" clunk from the transfer case. Got the parts from the loca...
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2001 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire VIN: 1B7MF33671
Well I sent the truck to another shop because I was out of ideas. They checked timing and it was correct and came to the conclusion that cylinder three was low on compression and causing the misfire. I am not sure how it just magically lost compression after d...
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2014 Ford Taurus Limited 3.5L Brakes VIN: 1FAHP2F87E
Thanks everyone for your replies. We never had a chance to get the vehicle back to look at it some more. Customer has decided to hold off on anymore testing and inspecting.
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2014 Ford Escape Titanium 1.6L Mechanical
Ok sorry for the different post. My problem was trusting alldtata for showing me the proper procedure. It might be me reading it wrong I don't know.I felt like it was showing me to remove hvac case to crossmember bolts without removing dashboard/ instrument pa...
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2003 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 2.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: WV2NB47093
Thank you for the feedback. We went back traced our steps and found a rodent chewed through some wires behind the battery. The ground wire was one of the victims with intermittent contact. Repaired the wires, cleared faults and set readiness for the leak dia... Trouble codes: P1475.
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