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2011 Audi Q5 Premium Plus 3.2L Engine noise
New customer was refered, came to us because of a noise. Upon inspection the noise is a popping sound like when you make popcorn. There is only one engine code for #6 misfire, the noise is from the right side cyl head. I removed the serptine belt no change...
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2003 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L No drivability probl VIN: 2G1WF52E33
Have a p 0135 keeps resetting followed directions to identifix has 12 volts on pink wire key on ignition off. Crank car has no ground replace pcm from flag ship 1 and new [...] with delco and a denso still has no amp draw on scanner but says it does tur... Trouble codes: P0135 (O2heater bank 1sensor1)
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2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4L Surge
P0101 code set after 30 min driving car loses power like if the fuel pump was bad. It happens only when driving after 60 mpr. Erase the code and the car can go for another 30 min till the code sets . On the live data there is a maf gs/sec 25.32 maf htz 482...
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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1GC1KXC85E
Before changing heater, dash read "Service Exhaust Fluid" 51 miles remain and it still says this, it wont reset. Maxisys says tank is 100% full which it is not, it only has about 3 gallons in the tank, the buttons on the dash too toggle between messages do... Trouble codes: P20B9, P21DD
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2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 4.0L fuel gauge VIN: 2A8GM68X67
Here we go again. A little history on this one. This pacifica came in about 2 months ago with a p0456. A crack was found on the top of the sending unit on the passengers side. It was replaced with a dealer part. The same code returned about 2 weeks late... Trouble codes: P2066
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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9L ac compressor stays engaged VIN: 3D7KS28C95
AC compressor clutch stays on electronically when ever engine is running. Freezes evaporator solid. Clutch disengages when unplugged and the clutch spins freely by hand. No codes in any modules the engine control unit data shows ac on or off when the contr...
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2000 Ford Ranger XL 3.0L Engine
Happy Holidays! We are having a continuing rear main seal oil leak coming from two reman engines. The rebuilder is AER, who supposedly rebuilds engines for Chrysler and Ford. The original engine had a blown head gasket, with out any problems with the ...
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2002 Ford Excursion Limited 7.3L fron carpet VIN: 1FMSU43F52
hey guys got a wierd one this excursion has what looks to be oil soaked into the front drivers carpet area hydraboost looks dry under dash cant see anything else leaking any ideas would be great thank you.
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2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L No Start VIN: 1FMZU73KX2
explorer came in on hook from another shop. not sure what all they did but can see all new o2 sensors,new ignition coil,new upper intake o rings.has good fire,good fuel pressure,injectors pulsing,pressure regulator not leaking can't get it to run long enou... Trouble codes: P0231, P1451
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2011 Ford Fiesta SE 1.6L No Start VIN: 3FADP4BJ4B
Ford fiesta 2011 came in from a other shop for crank no start condition. The other shop change pcp fpcm fuel pump and restrain cntrol module. Find out no power going to fuel pump when i energised the fuel pump manual car start the fuel pump control mo... Trouble codes: P025A, B1207 (Crash input hardwired signal)
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2001 GMC W3500 Forward W3S042 5.7L No Start VIN: 4KDB4B1R11
Truck towed in for no start from a shop down the street. No MIL or data, No wiring diagrams for heavy duty. So I crossed the PCM number to a van and got it run by back feeding battery power to pins 20 & 57. MY QUESTION IS WHERE IS BATTERY POWER TO THESE'S ...
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1993 Lexus SC400 4.0L Compression VIN: JT8UZ30C2P
The customer advised that the car was running when parked 3 years ago; requested that the fuel tank be drained. The fuel pump was rusted very badly; wiring had fallen off the connector to the pump. I replaced the tank and fuel gauge sender with good used p...
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2003 Nissan Sentra Limited Edition 2.5L No Start VIN: 3N1AB51A93
just bought this car. engine stalling has good fuel pressure, good spark, idle good when start. after it stalled wait 60 second it start then stalled. After stalled no spark, fuel. Check at the coils no ground control. This vehicle computer controlling eve...
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2014 Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Surge VIN: 1C6RR7UT9E
This vehicle has a surge/vibration under all driving conditions except heavy acceleration . It is more noticeable under light acceleration and light load. It has a rpm increase of 200-300 rpm along with a shutter surge vibration feel which comes and goes e...
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1997 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L reverse VIN: JT3HN87R2V
Customer concern slamming into Reverse. Tech replaced motor mounts which made it worse. Now I am spending more time/money than we made on the original repair. I have replaced ECT sensor and IAC. These seemed to correct issue and customer was happy for abou...
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2015 Toyota RAV4 LE 2.5L Brakes VIN: JTMBFREV1F
Having problem with the brake pedal fading to floor. Has no codes, have done all recalibration,bleed procedure with scanner.Pedal will hold solid until vehicle is started then fades to floor.Have blocked off each caliper individually no change, blocked o...
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2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWEU73C19
This car came in for Ck engine light. Found the foll: P2293-Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance P12A4-Fuel rail pump control valve stuck closed P050A-cold start idle air control system performance 00017-A cam position B1 timing over advanced 00020-B cam ... Trouble codes: P2293 (Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance), P2293 (Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance), P2293 (Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance), P2293 (Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance), P2293 (Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance)
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2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet 4.2L Tpms VIN: WUAYU48H58
After double checking wiring etc. Removed the aftermarket sensors, installed 4 HUF sensors from WorldPac. Vehicle relearned TPMS on first Road Test. I guess checking the sensors with the Ateq tester did not confirm any issues with the original sensors, they mu...
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2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet 3.0L Oil leak VIN: WAUCGAFH9D
SO I replaced the oil filter housing, the gasket itself was hard as a rock but did not want to take any chances since this was a real bear of a job..
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1995 Chevrolet K2500 Cheyenne 7.4L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Stall VIN: 1GCGK29N9S
Thank you all for responses. This vehicle fuel pressure spec. is 26-32 psi. It does not have an iat sensor. I could not find a vacuum/intake leak. All great ideas. After tearing my hair out this one is fixed. The fix was new injectors.
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2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6L No Start VIN: 1GCHK23132
thanks guys replaced all eight injectors road tested all good thank guys . the information you guys gave was excellent thanmks again Trouble codes: P1094.
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2003 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Trans VIN: 1GNEL19X63
Many replies stated different ways to test a catalytic converter. You all were correct. The easiest way for us was to loosen the exhaust before the converter. Did that and test drove and it had all kinds of power. Replaced converter and everything works fi...
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2007 Chrysler Aspen Limited 5.7L navigation VIN: 1A8HW58277
They didn't want to put out the money for an exchange radio, so we are going to install an "Alpine" aftermarket navigation radio. Thank you for the replies.
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2014 Dodge Charger SXT 3.6L will not go into drive VIN: 2C3CDXJG1E
WELL THANKS AGAIN FOR THE HELP, ENDED UP BEING LOW ON TRANS FLUID, NO SIGNS OF LEAKAGE BUT THIS VEHICLE CAME FROM A BODY SHOP SO NEVER KNEW WHAT IT HAD BEEN THROUGH PRIOR TO US RECEIVING IT. REFILLED TO PROPER LEVEL AND NOW WILL GO INTO GEAR AND STAY THERE...
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2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLS 4.0L ABS Module VIN: 1FMZU67K65
Questioned customer again and they admitted to putting power steering fluid in master cylinder recently. They took truck due to high repair cost.
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2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE 5.3L Brakes VIN: 1GKFK16ZX3
Unfortunately the owner came back to town early, right after my update, and needed the vehicle until he went out of state again. Then his daughter needed it and I haven't had it back for any further diagnostics. I don't want to close this without a fix, but...
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2000 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L Engine wont shut off VIN: 5LMFU28A7Y
Alright well the customer was concerned about paying for time spent tracing down what was back feeding the system. I really suspected it to be inside the pcm but what I found is that if I just removed fuse #2, you can start and turn off the vehicle as normal. ...
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2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport 2.5L No Start VIN: WDBRF52H66
The general consensus is "Stay away from K&N filters"!!! But our uncertainty with our Maximus (Launch) scan tool didn't give us much confidence. We cleaned the MAF sensor, which most agreed would have questionable effects, and we reset the adaptations. Richard... Trouble codes: 2091 (lean right bank), 2095 (lean left bank).
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2014 Ram 1500 Laramie 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C6RR7NMXE
WELL AFTER LONG THOUGHT THIS ONE IS BEING PASSED ON. I CHECKED CONNECTIONS AT FUEL RAIL SENSORS AND ALSO APPLIED DI-ELECTRIC GREASE BUT NOTHING CHANGED. AFTER ALL THE MONEY SPENT ON THE PREVIOUS WORK THE CUSTOMER WAS NOT ABOUT TO FORK OUT ANY MORE MONEY. THE S... Trouble codes: P0870.
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2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport 4.7L Cuts out, Misfire VIN: JTEBT14R55
To all that took their time to try to help me, thank you. To all that read this post, thank you. I have not been able to locate a problem with the vehicle. The only thing I have been doing for another test, is using the vehicle every day WITHOUT using the remo...
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2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 2.4L coolant loss VIN: JTMBD31V08
Hello, and thanks for all the help. We have another machine shop in town and decided to contact him to check our head, he had just purchased a new head pressure checking tool and was able to apply more pressure. he found leaks by the head bolt holes where they...
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2010 Toyota RAV4 Limited 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: JTMDK4DV3A
thankyou all for the replies, pin tension at ecm was the culprit.. install 2 new pins at ecm connector and now is good.. Trouble codes: P0023.
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