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Professional Automotive Repair Technical Discussions for March 4, 2020 International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) - Members Only |
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| 2007 Audi A4 2.0L Engine VIN: WAUAF78E77 The client states he has never over heated the engine but always has to add coolant. Coolant is disappearing after 10 miles of driving. There are no external leaks. The engine runs great and there is no smoking out of the tail pipe. The spark plugs look fi... |
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| 2015 Audi Q7 Premium Plus 3.0L Back up camera VIN: WA1LGAFE7F We have this Q7. Back up camera inop. Scanned all systems and it has a code stored in Park Assist B10FC13 Parking Aid Sensor for front-Interruption. Clear the code and the camera tries to work for a second until the code resets so I am reasonably certain... |
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| 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: 5UXWX5C54B This code P2098 is eluding a fix. Every part involved is expensive and we need to make the right call. We thought the re-flash would have fixed it and inspection inside the cat converter passed. Now we are asking the BMW techs out there what they are seein... Trouble codes: P2098 (Post catalyst fuel trim too lean Bank 2) |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 1.8L Fuel Alcohol Content VIN: 1G1JB5SH2C There is a PID on this particular car for Fuel Alcohol Content %. That PID is indicating 100%. On every other car I have seen this PID on, when that percentage is TOO HIGH, you do a FUEL COMPOSITION RESET and it qualms any fuel trim issues due to the cars ... |
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| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring L 3.6L No Start VIN: 2A4RR8DG9B Thanks in advance. This van was towed in for a crank no start. We found the fuel pump not running when cranking. If you cycle the key about ten times it will start. Upon further inspection we found no power output on fuse m25 for the fuel pump while cranki... |
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| 2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Stall VIN: 1FTPX14534 Found large vacuum leak at back of intake. Removed fuel rail to gain access to back of intake and fixed vacuum leak. Replaced mass air flow sensor do to evidence of back firing/soot. Started it up and it idled but fuel trims were off so i cleared kam. Afte... |
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| 2013 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.8L No Start VIN: 1FDWE3FS9D this van was hand off to me because the other tech refused to drop fuel tank to replace fuel pump. I replaced fuel pump. whet to start. went to start would not start, recheck fuses, relay, diode (repalced diode). still not running, have checked for voltage... |
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| 2010 Honda Accord EX-L 3.5L Misfire VIN: 1HGCP3F84A Customer complained of rough running after about 20 min on highway. Duplicated concern after driving a little longer. Found Cyl 4 sparkplug carbon tracked. Replaced coil with new NGK unit and new NGK Iridium spark plug. Thought that would cure misfire, it ... Trouble codes: P0304 (Cyl 4 misfire), P3497 (Valve pause system vps stuck off bank 2), P3400 (Vps system) |
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| 2008 Lexus RX350 3.5L #2 cylinder VIN: 2T2HK31U48 this vehicle has # 2 miss fire only on hot soak goes away seconds after starting. remove coil and plug and fuel rail looking for dripping injector. I found wile let sit oil on top of piston. I checked pcv ok. not sure were its coming from but think might b... |
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| 1995 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.0L Hesitation, Surge, Stall VIN: JN8HD17Y7S this is an inconsistent problem it has its moments when it runs great and then it'll just pick the perfect time to start staggering and like as lean and out eventually it dies couple of minutes later it starts up and I'm gone fuel pressure is great but I r... |
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| 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L Keyless Entry VIN: 2G2WP55246 Replaced fob (1 only, broken original) with GM part # [...]. The new transmitter program with no problem and all buttons and functions work as they should including remote start. The problem is the dash displays "low key fob battery". Battery has 3.3 vo... |
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| 2010 Toyota Corolla XLE 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2T1BU4EE6A Common code for timing chain problem, however engine runs well and mileage is low. Car was well maintained, proper oil used etc. (Original owner. Trouble codes: P0017 (Crk/Cam correclation Bank 1) |
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| 2011 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L No Start VIN: WVWHV7AJ6B Trying to test this when it fails is very difficult as you never know when it's going to act up. And with No Codes there is no direction. But we do know that it is fuel related on the Low Pressure side. We just don't know what is causing this as it happens... |
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| 2014 Volkswagen GTI Wolfsburg Edition 2.0L Parking Brake Indicator Lamp VIN: WVWHD7AJ6E Hey guys, not a real VW fan and this would one of the reasons. The customer came in complaining the oil light and low oil pressure and the Parking Brake Light was on with the audible alarm sounding. I replaced the oil switch and cured that problem. However... |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2011 BMW 328i xDrive 3.0L MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAPK7C53B got this thing figured out with all the help I appreciate it this is a great tool. you guys were right the bolts on the back of the actuator were loose and half way out. boss man didn't want to buy the tool for one car so we were winging it. watched a couple y... Trouble codes: P0015. |
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| 2008 Buick Lucerne CXS 4.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1G4HE57Y18 ok so this one is fixed. in original post I failed to mention that I had already re-flashed PCM with update for p0411, several people mentioned that as a fix but it in fact did not correct the issue. IATN would not let me go back in and edit original post, sor... Trouble codes: P0411. |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8L temperature VIN: 1GCWGFCA7C I didn't fix this van but the customer had it repaired at another shop which I'm fine with since I hate doing big jobs like head work without complete confidence in my diagnosis. The first thing done was a new fan clutch. That didn't fix it. The next repair ... |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.5L Parking Brake VIN: 1G11A5SA8D THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TOOK THE TIME , BRADLEY HAD IT IN THE HARNESS AT THE MODULE PLUG I HAD 2 BROKEN WIRES JUST BARLEY TOUCHING EACH OTHER REPAIRED AND TESTED ITS ALL SET . |
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| 2007 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2C3LA63HX7 Will probably replace ECM and will Post Results. Fact that Fuel Saver Mode works 6-8 Times after Restart gives me some confidence of ECM. Still not clear why a New Code after Replacing All MDS Solenoids. Chose After Market and Replacing All Solenoids due to Hi... Trouble codes: P3400 (ECM has Detected lean condition Bank 1), P3425 (4 MDS Solenoid), P0520 (Low Oil Pressure). |
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| 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali 6.2L Engine VIN: 1GKS2MEF3B Found a collapsed lifter. Replaced all lifters on that bank and guides, VLOM, rocker arm and pushrod. Vehicle is running good again. |
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| 2015 Infiniti Q50 3.7L No Start VIN: JN1BV7ARXF The engine was out of time and needed an engine after I completed the diagnostics the customer then informed me the car was in a flood a year ago and had been sitting at another shop and they were the ones who cut the harness up. So this is why an engine is be... |
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| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L Electronic VIN: 1J4GX48S21 Thanks for everyone's input, it was very helpful. After checking every single advice the fix was replacing the Gov solenoid and pressure sensor from a different source. It never crossed my mind that the hole issue was a defective solenoid. When I removed it a... |
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| 2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn 3.0L Cuts out, fuel in oil VIN: 1C6RR7TM7F The injectors are bad, and the rest of the system must be replaced. This truck is owned by a former employee (else I wouldn't have attempted only replacing one part) who wanted to try replacing the pump without the expense of the full fuel system, which he was... |
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