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2004 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L Stall, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: 1FTPW14524
This one is running the LTFT up to 30 on one bank and 18 on the other. It definitely needs an injector as it is at 4 ohms, however, there must be something else wrong. The fuel pump driver module was only getting 6 volts so I thought that would resolve it ... Trouble codes: P0171 (Lean bank 1), P0174 (Lean bank 2), P0202 (Cyl 2 injector fault), P2106 (Tac system forced limited power)
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2010 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4L 4wd hub VIN: 1FTFW1EV2A
Thanks in advance for your time. This vehicle was brought in because the owner states that it sounds like the 4wd is intermittently engaging when going around corners while driving 30-40mph. He said he can't make it happen consistently, but when it does ha...
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1985 Honda Civic DX 1.5L Excessive Emissions VIN: JHMAH5328F
Hi please help to do carburetor adjustment. We replaced the carburetor for long cranking to start and drivability. Here is the problem with the new carburetor car start fine with good RPM, but when its hot High RPM, its does run and drive fine just when ho...
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2012 Infiniti QX56 5.6L MIL Lamp on VIN: JN8AZ2NF5C
Code p0171. Replace driver side air fuel ratio sensor.test drive vehicle, code p0174 occur . Replace passenger side air fuel ratio sensor. Test drive vehicle and code p0171 occur again. Both old a/f ratio sensor was black. Long term fuel trim stuck at 41 p... Trouble codes: P0171 (p0171-), P0171 (p0171-)
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2002 Lexus LX470 4.7L Compressor Engagement VIN: JTJHT00W52
Does anyone out there have the location for the center ecu as well as a wiring schematic for the a/c system? we've tried tech support with no help, no help from shop key and still, we're getting the wrong information. The mg clt relay, blue wire that goes ...
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2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 6.3L Rear End VIN: WDDGF7HB9B
We have this Mercedes C63 AMG with noise on hard acceleration in the rear of the car. The Differential is highly suspect, it's a mechanical locking Differential, we have attempted to service it in hopes that would fix our symptom, but it didn't. The sympto...
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2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman 1.6L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: WMWZG3C56B
Car came in wiht intermitant issue of stalling with c.e.l. Coming back on after it had cut off. Car drives great and then when decellerating, found that the car would cut off and then recrank after a short sit, and it would run like its suppose to. We ende... Trouble codes: 2DCE, 2DCF
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2005 Other Asian Accord Euro 2.4L Security, Speedometer VIN: JHMCL95305
Car came in with customer complaining that speedo reacts to the accelerator not the car actual speed and only when the shifter is in gear, so accelerating increases the speedo which returns back to zero when foot off the accelerator irrespective of car spe...
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2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6L Exhaust noise VIN: WP0CA29956
The vehicle is clean and oil is full a clean. When the engine has run for around 10 to 15 minutes it has a tick in the engine. You can hear it quite well on the pass side. Traced to #5 exhaust pipe. No cracks or leaks in the header. Not really a tick, but ...
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1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur 6.8L brakes VIN: SCAZN42A2F
Hello guys, I have in this car with brake valve accumulator leaking on system 2. The costumer wanted replaced the valve as well. After the repair I had no pressure at all, so I went to prime the pump and there is no pressure at the pump, so I got a new pum...
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2013 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 2.5L brake pedal VIN: 4S3BMCG63D
Customer states that he had a panic stop situation where the ABS activated during the stop. Since then has had a softer brake pedal and more than normal travel in the brake pedal. Customer bled the system and says he got some improvement but pedal is still...
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2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4L transfercase VIN: JT3HN86R31
ok yota guys i need some assistance on this one. i have this 4 runner that is stuck in 4x4. i can shift it into 2wd with my power probe but once i turn on the key it shifts right back into 4x4. i replaced the front axle actuator cause it was not moving or ...
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2011 Volkswagen Routan SE 3.6L No Start, Stall VIN: 2V4RW3DG1B
This one has me stumped. It will sometimes crank and crank and not start and other times it will start right up and run well and then whenever just shut off and go into the crank no start mode. I have it not cranking right now. Fuel pressure is 60, has spa... Trouble codes: P0128 (Coolant Thermostat)
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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2003 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition 5.4L lower intake VIN: 1FTRW07323
This is a fix! The lower intake manifold from a 1999 F150 Lightening was indeed the solution. Have driven a couple of days and about 100 miles, all good. No CEL, runs, drips, or errors. Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion. The only difference we enco...
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2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.7L hard code VIN: 1FDRF3HT5G
well i have waited as long as i can but its time to close this one. i am going to go ahead and say this one is fixed. i shipped the truck with no lights and with the code in the system and they have not been back with that truck so i guess no news is good news... Trouble codes: P130E.
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2008 Infiniti G35 Sport 3.5L No start VIN: JNKBV61E48
Howdy Y'all! THANKS FOR ALL YOU HELP. The customer didn't want tp spend any money?? Car had been sitting under the old Oak Tree too long. Not sure why he originally parked it 6months?? ago. Still not sure if it was the steering lock module or BCM! Water intru...
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2004 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate 4.6L EGR & conv. monitors VIN: 1LNHM83W94
i tried clearing the monitors aftr sitting 12 hours and re-test drove. this car still wont pass this monitor. had to move on due tro customer needing car back.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4.6L Ride Control VIN: WDDLJ7DB5D
We spent a lot of time on this vehicle. The reservoir tank we checked it was fine. After replacing the valve block and compressor we noticed the rear of the car was no longer going down, but the front still was and it was going down quicker now in about 19 hou...
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2006 Mini Cooper S 1.6L LH dash cluster VIN: WMWRE33536
It did have some communication codes, but it was very intermittent. The owner decided to use it like it is, and maybe take it to a dealer when he gets the chance.
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2008 Saturn Astra XE 1.8L MIL Lamp on VIN: W08AR671X8
after spending a few too many hrs on this with the help of another tech we came to the conclusion that for whatever reason we have a loss/low oil pressure to the intake cam actuator although I can find no issue with the camshaft or actuator.i double checked an... Trouble codes: P0011, P0014.
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2009 Toyota RAV4 Limited 3.5L slight idle surge VIN: JM1ZK31V09
Thanks Francois. Broken Exh. cam gear on Bank 1. Looks like good times to replace! Trouble codes: P0015 (cam position B over retard), P0015 (cam position B over retard), P0015 (cam position B over retard).
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2016 Volkswagen Jetta Trendline 1.4L MIL Lamp on VIN: 3VW267AJ4G
As others have said a lab scope is not necessary. Scan tool tells me I am 9 Degrees advance on exhaust cam at idle. Took it apart again ans could not see where I went wrong. Body shop had installed new timing adjuster, Sensor, oil control valve. Is it possible... Trouble codes: P0017 (cam/crank corrolation exhaust cam bank 1).
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2005 Volvo S40 T5 2.5L Hesitation VIN: YV1MH68285
Thanks to those who responded, particularly Matt, who was kind enough to send me a vacuum diagram for this vehicle. The issue ended up being an exhaust VVT solenoid that must have been twisted at some time and was improperly indexed so that the ports did no...
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