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2001 BMW 325Ci 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBABN33491
greetings to all this bmw will set a code po128 coolant temp below spec.we have changed it twice.i have driven car heat output is good coolant temp gauge stays in the middle of gauge at idle scan tool shows temp to be 199 degrees f i checked the electrical... Trouble codes: P0128
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L Carrier Brg Spacer VIN: 2GCEC19J98
Hey, by any chance could someone give me a part number, location of a carrier bearing spacer 5.9 mm. We're having problems trying to get one through the dealer, it's an 8.5" Ring Gear, 3:73 locker.. Thanks:
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2009 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ 3.6L No Start VIN: 1GNER33D19
Vehicle came in exhibiting all misfire codes p0300-0p0306 as well as DTCs p0014, p0024, p0011, p0021,and p0089. Also had a very loud rattle at all times with engine running from the timing chain area. Vehicle would also stall at times and be very difficult...
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2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 6.0L No Start VIN: 1GCZGFBG3A
The customer's concern was repeated failure of the fuel pump relay. Testing current draw, I find 12.9 amps at the relay. I could not find ant current specs on this pump, but I've never seen a spec that called for more that 8 or 9 amps, so I replace the aft...
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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3L speedometer VIN: 3GCUKSEC2E
i want to put larger tires on my truck, can i re calibrate the tire size with my MDI2 ? if so, what is the proceedure to access this ?
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2014 Chevrolet Cruze LS 1.8L Timing Belt VIN: 1G1PA5SG8E
Hello guys this car coming in for timing belt next week. We dont normally see these. Says i need all these locking tools for the belt job. Is this required? or is it like a volvo where you can work around it easily. Just need a clear response from some one...
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2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited 3.5L Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1C3BC6EV3A
Good Morning, This one came in at closing last night. The owner said the check eng light has been coming on and going off. And it has stalled on occasion and has noticed what he thinks is a transmission problem on occasion, but could not give any better of... Trouble codes: P1129 (Bank 1 / 1 fuel not closed loop), P1128 (Bank 2 / 1 fuel not closed loop)
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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew 3.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2D4RN5DG7B
Hello here I am again working in this 3.6 engine. This one is a problem from 2 different shops and now is my bay . The first shop replaced all timing components because a timing noise, after they finished they had a service light on P0018. They sent it to ... Trouble codes: P0018
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2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.2L trans pan VIN: 1FT7W2A68C
has anybody heard this before? any help will be appreciated
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2007 Jeep Wrangler X 3.8L Heat VIN: 1J4FA24157
This is my own vehicle, recently purchased for snow plowing and heat is intermittently blowing cold. Coolant temperature is normal 195-205 degrees,I have flushed/back flushed heater core and both heater core pipes are hot to the touch, however heat seems t...
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1999 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0L No Start VIN: JN1CA21D7X
Greetings fellow techs, Thanks in advance for any support. I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima with a cranks over, no start condition. Have spark and power to fuel injectors, but no injector pulse, security light flashes with key off, light stays on with key on. H... Trouble codes: E1, E2, E4
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2009 Nissan Rogue S 2.5L Vent operation VIN: JN8AS58VX9
Thank you for taking the time to read my post first off... I have this 2009 Nissan Rogue that the customer brought to me for 2 complaints. One was for an exhaust leak and the other for, while heat is on and mode is set on vents and defrost the drivers side...
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2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5L idle VIN: WP1AB29PX6
Customer complaint is that when coming to a stop just before a complete stop the idle will dip below its normal idle point and cause a vibration for a split second then all is good. There are no codes, I did adapt the throttle body. but no change. Motor mo...
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2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L No Start VIN: 4S4BRBHC0D
Need help from you Subaru dealer techs and independent wizards. This is a long story so here is the condensed version: Cust had a back yard hack put rod bearings in her engine and after destroying most of the engine to try to do it in the car she brough... Trouble codes: B1574 (Key Communication Error)
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2008 BMW 328xi 3.0L Timing chain VIN: WBAVC73548
First off, thank you all for your insight with these fine cars. The customer has yet to get the car here, although he threatens me with it showing up any day now. I've recently serviced one of his other vehicles and he says he still wants to sell the Beemer. S...
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2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0L trans.cooler lines VIN: 1G6AG5RX0D
at lines all set . received no relavant info . awd at lines big job ,have to take out left front suspension & axle including lots of other parts in order to intall lines properly, if it was rwd no front axle & front diff housing in the way . Thanks Shawn
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ 6.6L Starting VIN: 1GCHK29617
Thanks for the help. I lost communication to all modules. I looked for broken data wires and found none. Testing resistance between terminals 6 and 14 I had 120 ohms and 60 is normal. I then began unplugging modules til resistance went to 60. My problem was th...
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2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9L Harsh shift VIN: 1FAHP60A84
I now put 2 computers in. The first is the original I sent off to SoloPCMS.com. The first time it came back it partially worked better. I reprogrammed it and it did not make it worse. No change. I ordered a low mileage used one, but it did almost the s...
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2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 6.4L Tyre sensor VIN: 1FTSW31R48
Thank you all very much for your replies. I'm glad to hear this is possible from people in the trade (that have done it). I have ordered a set from tpms.com Thanks agasin. Brad
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2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4L Interior VIN: 5NPEB4AC4B
we installed the buttons on the right side of steering wheel. $48 from Hyundai. That fixed it.
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L No Start VIN: 1J4GW48S12
This vehicle does not have this connector, or at least I did not find it. The no start( start and stall) was the PCM. I scoped the PCI bus and pattern looked good ( 0 to 7.5v). The PCM was setting 2 codes, one was for no comm with the cluster and for no comm w...
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1995 Lincoln Town Car Cartier 4.6L Heater fan VIN: 1LNLM83W4S
Thank everyone for taking the time to help weather pulled me away from this project this customer has other cars so it wasn't a problem going to look at the ground circuits that wiring diagram web site BBB industries was also very helpful
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1999 Pontiac Montana 3.4L Air Flow VIN: 1GMDX03E8X
WELL YOU CANT FIX WHAT IS NOT BROKE. 6 OF YOU SAID THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION. YOU 6 WERE CORRECT. I WENT THROUGH MY CUSTOMER DATA BASE AND FOUND 1 PERSON WITH A 2002 MONTANA. I HAD HIM CHECK HIS AND HE SAID BY GOLLY I HAVE NEVER CHECKED FOR THAT BUT HIS OPERATE...
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2014 Porsche Cayman 2.7L compressor VIN: WP0AA2A88E
The compressor was the problem clutch was not engaging
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2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L Torque converter VIN: 4S4BRBCC0A
Ok! Thanks for all the input fellas. Using all the advice I actually got it to fully seat after a few minutes of struggling and a few choice words. Thanks-Bill
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2002 Toyota Camry SE 2.4L Door Locks VIN: 4T1BE32K62
Thank you all for the thoughtful replies. I was able to get the door to unlock by rapidly pressing the lock switch toward "unlock" while holding some pressure on the lock lever next the inner handle. I had tried this a few times to no avail but it did finally ...
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