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2005 Acura MDX Touring 3.5L Misfire VIN: 2HNYD18915
so customer said battery went dead so they kept jumping it for a week then asked me to come figure it out turned out it was just a bad battery but once I replaced it it did not run well I did a idle and throttle relearn but still seemed a bit rough at idle... Trouble codes: P0301 (Missfire cyl 1), P0301 (Missfire cyl 1), P0301 (Missfire cyl 1), P0301 (Missfire cyl 1), P0301 (Missfire cyl 1), P0301 (Missfire cyl 1)
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2010 Audi A4 Quattro Avant 2.0L Rich VIN: WAUWFAFL2A
We need some help with this Audi A4. It has a rich condition and we can't seem to find the cause. It had a code for the O2 sensor (fuel ratio sensor) so that was replaced. At a previous visit the vehicle had both the crankcase vent and the oil separator re... Trouble codes: P2271 (O2 sensor stuck rich), P2178 (fuel system too rich at part throttle), P2237 (O2 positive current control circuit open), P2188 (fuel system too rich at idle)
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2001 BMW X5 3.0i 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAFA53541
Customer has driven the vehicle the last 2 years problem free since I rebuilt the motor. Last week they brought it in for the exhaust cam sensor code. The vehicle runs and drives but lacks timing advance due to the vanos system disables by the pcm because ... Trouble codes: 12 (exhaust Cam sensor out of range)
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1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Cluster VIN: 1G1JC5246W
Does anyone know a place that rebuild instrument cluster. The digital odometer does not lit up all the numbers. I sent to bba instrument cluster and was told they could not repair due to bad processor.
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2009 Ford E-350 Super Duty 5.4L cluster /no start VIN: 1FTSS34LX9
found multiple codes,p1602 00 immobilizer/ecm communication error, No master key. lost communications with abs module u021 00, b2900 vin mismatched. pats no communication.u0155 lost communication with instrument control module, we drove the vehicle into th...
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2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.7L hvac VIN: 1FTW2TB56C
truck blows heat only for several minutes when started (both set at cold)- then works proper. both blend doors show to be in warm position even though commanded to be cold.replaced left side blend door actuator, no change. all pids on scanner appear to be ...
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2013 Ford E-150 4.6L speed limited to 65m VIN: 1FTNE1EW2D
have this service van will only do 65 mph no matter if full or part throttle or if o/drive is on or off. Also makes no difference uphill, downhill or flat. With IDS checked programmable parameters. Had unlimited speed and 75mph limit. tried both still 65mp...
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2014 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTFW1ET1E
Have code P0172. LTFT B1 is -17 and B2 is -10 at idle and at cruise. STFT are both around 0. Resetting KAM had no effect. No flex fuel. My engine vacuum both on the scan tool and my vac gauge are both reading about 14.5 inhg which is low for most engines. ... Trouble codes: P0172 (Sytem rich B1)
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2012 Mazda CX-9 Touring 3.7L Surge, Stall VIN: JM3TB2CA7C
At times when turning the steering wheel the idle will drop and make a knocking noise or stall instantly.it will also surge up at times. It will also kinda stumble when at idle and the a/c compressor clcles on and off. I changed the throttle body, the air ...
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2003 Mercedes-Benz C240 4Matic 2.6L starter VIN: WDBRH81J13
car came in no start checked battery-n.g replaced battery with a new AGM battery.The car started a few times then it started clicking,when i checked the starter signal its going on and off
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2013 Ram 1500 Tradesman 5.7L Mechanical VIN: 1C6RR7KT7D
This vehicle came in with a misfire on #6 cylinder and a loud clicking in the engine. We removed the valve cover and found a bent pushrod causing both concerns. Has anyone had this scenario before and can help us identify what causes a pushrod to bend on t...
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1980 Triumph Spitfire 1.5L no signals, hazzards work VIN: TFLDW2BT00
looking for a wiring diagram to try to figure this old thing out
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2011 Volvo XC60 3.2 3.2L dstc VIN: YV4940DZ8B
Hello,I have this 2011 XC60 AWD with a code in the ecm,,,the code is U012900,ecm lost communication with the brake module.I scanned brake module and there aren't any codes.I cleared the code last week and it has not come back but the customer would really ...
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i 3.0L Rdc VIN: 5UXWX7C52B
Thanks for the input. Scott [...] had the correct answer. The last one of these low cost systems we did was plug and play. This one needed to be programmed before it could learn the wheel speed sensors. We had another shop in the general area do the programmi...
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2003 Chevrolet S10 4.3L instrument cluster VIN: 1GCCS19WX3
sorry still dont have a fix customer needed truck.will post a fix if he brings it back and we figure it out,thanks for all your hel[p
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2000 Dodge Ram 3500 Van 5.2L Cuts out VIN: 2B6KB31Y2Y
I had the firing order wrong. The vehicle now runs good
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 3.7L Low reverse solenoid VIN: 1D7HA16K98
Thank you all for your input, Mr [...] you were correct about it turning the power off due to DTC's being present. Yes the transmission was mechanically bad, purchased from Extreme Performance/SmartParts Automotive.
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2012 Ford Fusion SE 2.5L Won'T Shift After 2nd VIN: 3FAHP0HA2C
Owner took to dealer...car has had on/off shifting problems for several years,each time the throttle was replaced.Dealer determined the trans. has internal solenoids sticking at times.They are offering owner ssome sort of goodwill deal.The cht sensor fault was...
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1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 3.0L Soft Top VIN: WDBFA61E0M
Thanks for all the replies. All the powers and grounds were good. Got lucky and had another 129 come in. We were able to swap the soft top module. The original car works normally. Sending out the module to be rebuilt now.
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2004 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.3L both side doors VIN: 5TDBA22C24
This vehicle is not repaired, the customer did not have the time or finances to go further (and I didn't charge him for my time). As Ken stated in the very first post, the process listed in Aldata makes No sense. The other replies that I received were conside...
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2016 Volkswagen Passat S 1.8L EPC Light on and off VIN: 1VWAT7A30G
Unfortunately I haven't fixed this one. Customer will bring it back if it gets more frequent or throws a MIL. I test drove this car multiple times over 2 days and never experienced the problem. Took it on a 40 minute drive today while logging, misfires, accele...
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