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| 2014 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.0L Sunroof VIN: WAUR2AFD4E We have a winner here! The panorama sunroof is inoperative we have codes for the rear interior lighting that won't clear plus the rear over head interior lights don't work. We know that the interior lights are on a LIN bus system. We are not that savvy on ... |
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| 2009 Cadillac STS 3.6L Misfire VIN: 6G1EL55779 Trying to make long history short: (Car is a Holden Commodore 2009 - no Holden in iATN makes database. Same V6 3.6 LY7 engine Caddilac uses) Client called me talking about loss of power and exhaust smoke. Received car and found fuel injector cylinder 3... Trouble codes: P0303 (Misfire cylinder 3) |
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| 2011 Cadillac SRX Performance 3.0L Compressor VIN: 3GYFNBEY5B We have no power or ground signal to the a/c compressor, the hvac control module (delaer part & programmed) under the radio was replaced. It throws code b393b- hvac compressor control valve circuit-open. According to diagram koeo 12v should be at the compr... |
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| 2016 Chevrolet Impala LT 2.5L No Start VIN: 2G11X5SA1G this car came in with a no cranking condition. the first thing i did was check battery voltage, it was good reading 12.67 volts. i hooked to it with the matco scaner and i first noticed i didnt have a check engine symbol with the key on. when i ran the hea... |
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| 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 8.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, MIL Lamp on VIN: 3B6MF36W4X This vehicle stalled out after the engine reached operating temp and the mil cam on. Once the engine cooled it would start and run fine until it got warm agian. Used a scan tool and determined the crank sensor was failing when it got warm. Replaced the cam... Trouble codes: P1391 (Cam and crank loss of sync) |
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| 1994 Ford Ranger STX 4.0L Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTCR14X4R This vehicle came in for a check engine light for egr dpfe flow fault. We initally found wiring harness to starter solenoid to be melted. Found alternator charging at 33v. Replaced alternator and repaired all damaged wiring. Replaced pcm due to damage from... |
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| 2008 Ford E-350 Super Duty 5.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTSE34L58 hey guys , need some help with the Ford E350 van. Came in with MIL on for Fuel level sensor open and the Gauge is on empty. Fuel pump was replace by another shop and checked it is new. Checked the fuel level sender is at 90 ohm with DVOM. Checked both wire... Trouble codes: P0463 (Fuel level sensor A circuit high open) |
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| 2010 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Misfire VIN: 1FTFW1EV6A This truck has a rebuilt motor with about 500 miles on it at this point. Truck has all new timing chains sprockets guides and phasers. Has new motorcraft plugs in it. Truck runs great no noises. It missfires when under heavy load pulling trailer up grade c... |
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| 1994 Geo Prizm 1.6L compressor VIN: 1Y1SK5364R I can ground the relay and the compressor will come on. I am following the diagnostic tree from mitchells and I am at #7. If I push the a/c button it will lite up for a second then go off the compressor never clicks on. If I ground the relay the compressor... |
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| 2006 GMC Savana 3500 6.6L Mechanical VIN: 1GDHG31236 good evening please help . we are replace the 0 ring at the back of the fly wheel housing we remove lower oil pan to get to 4 allenbolt and it will not come off do we need to remove the upper oil pan too ? how many bolt are they if any over upper oil pan t... |
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| 2011 Porsche Panamera 3.6L timing chain VIN: WP0AA2A71B Loud noise for 1-2 sec after start. Customer says it's really bad after first start in the morning. Sounds like timing chain rattle. Removed the serpentine belt - no difference. Not sure which side is noisy. Oil quality and level OK. Original oil filter. W... |
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| 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L Surge VIN: 1C6RR7MT0E Vehicle is surging on light acceleration usually at the beginning of a gear. At times, it does feel like a lock-up issue but mostly like a misfire. The APP2 voltage drops to 0 and right back up the where it should be randomly but does the same thing with a... |
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| 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0 R Limited 3.0L Alternator VIN: 4S4BP85C19 Vehicle was towed in due to vehicle not charging and drained the battery. The customer stated he did not see the battery light come on. With the ignition on vehicle off the alt light does display. After charging the battery I found that it would charge int... |
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| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, MIL Lamp on VIN: WVWXK73C19 Let me begin by thanking all of you for your time, I know it is valuable and I do appreciate your help. This vehicle originally came in the shop for massive oil leaks. Someone had attempted to reseal the front cover and oil pan and did a very poor job. So ... Trouble codes: P0016 (Crank to Cam Coorrelation Bank 1 Sensor A) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2003 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Engine compression VIN: 2HNYD18633 After verifying the T belt timing, valve adjustment and valve timing were correct, we again verified high compression bank 2, low compression bank 1, a 95 PSI difference. We decided to pull the exhaust and inspect, as James [...] mentioned in his reply the Ca... |
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| 2004 BMW 745i 4.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAGL63454 Hey Guys, Thanx for the help...quick fix here. You were pointing the finger at the valve cover. We checked...no leaks and looked good with he mirror. Lacking other options we redid the cover and the problem went away. Thanks again - Bernie Trouble codes: 27C0. |
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| 2015 Chevrolet Express 3500 4.8L monitors VIN: 1GB0G2BF7F After many attempts to get any of the last monitors to run I have sent both buses back to the bus company to give it a try. In going thru all info on getting monitors to run the first thing is to get evap to run. With all our scan tools we can not get the bus ... |
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| 2003 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FMYU93163 Thank you to everyone who responded, no vacuum leaks were found, and all ignition checked out okay, yes it was an aftermarket cat and that was all that was left on the list. sadly e did not confirm a fix as the customer didn't want to buy a $2,000 ford cat. Th... Trouble codes: P0430. |
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| 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L Starting VIN: 1FMCU49H38 THANKS FOR ALL THE FEEDBACK. THIS HEADACHE IS FIXED. IT WAS A BAD IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. PART# [...]-A. COST 128.00. I STAY LATE LAST UNTIL 11 TO GET THIS FIXED SO I CAN GO TO SLEEP PEACEFUL. |
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| 2011 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L engine VIN: 1D7RB1GT7B REMOVED ENGINE FOR TEARDOWN AND INSPECTION. INSPECTED PUSH RODS AND ROCKER FOUND OK. FOUND SOME VALVE STEM DAMAGE. |
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| 2015 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5TFRM5F1XF Thanks for the replies. I'ts not fixed but i know what is wrong with it. So this morning i told one of the other guys to drain the oil and remove the filter and let me inspect them. Well when he cranked the truck up this morning so much smoke came out the tai... Trouble codes: P0012. |
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