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| 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT 5.3L Misfire VIN: 1GNSKJE73D Hi, got one that is working me. 2013 suburban 5.3 L. Has a misfire and the code is p0300. Not sure why isn't a p0301 since we check the misfire counter and is only cyl #1. It counts while is idling and reving. Did the usual swapped coil w plug and wire fro... Trouble codes: P0300 |
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| 2009 Ford Escape XLT 2.5L A/C system VIN: 1FMCU93779 This vehicle has been driving me insane. I consider myself fairly experience with A/C work but I am lost. This vehicle came in for inoperative A/C. Hooked the gauges up and found low side around 90 psi and high side around 350psi. Right away I thought it m... |
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| 2018 Ford F-150 XL 3.3L starter VIN: 1FTEW1CB7J Got this F150 that won't crank unless you push really hard straight in on the key while cranking. The data on the pcm shows the pcm is recognizing crank request and is commanding crank. Looking at the wiring diagram there is no direct link between ignition... |
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| 2003 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Timing chain VIN: SAJDA42C63 Hello all Jag guru's! So, we have this XK8 that came in with head gasket failure. Good customer, this is a new car for him. He authorized all repairs, wanted 'full meal deal'... new timing chains, guides, tensioners etc. Ordered all parts from Jag/Worldpac... |
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| 2005 Nissan Armada LE 5.6L HVAC Mode Control VIN: 5N1AA08B35 The VBC (Variable Blower Control)(similar to what was a resistor) had failed only allowing full blower speed. Identifix article suggested the blower motor can cause the VBC to fail. Suggested both be replaced. The dash had to be removed to access the blend... |
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| 2006 Nissan Altima S 2.5L Cam sensor VIN: 1N4AL11D76 Nissan techs -- Confirm no signal to pin2 of cam sensor connector. Power & ground supplies present at pins1 & 3. Replaced cam and crank sensors. Vehicle starts and runs but P0340 returns. Check data pids for ignition timing degrees - at idle it's at about ... |
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| 2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5L dome light / cornering lights inop VIN: WP1AB29P06 So we took this Cayenne to a stereo shop to install an updated stereo head unit (Kenwood) When we picked it up both cornering marker lights are not working. (warning lights come on) the dome light does not work. and the night lights for the heated seats we... |
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| 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Idle Quality, Poor Idle Quality VIN: 4S3BMBB67B Any help is appreciated, Have not had many Subaru's in. Car has a P0171 lean code, 2.5L, so 1st thing I smoked the intake system at the air filter housing. Smoke is pouring out from the throttle body. I removed it from the engine and there is a small, m... Trouble codes: P0171 |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L No Start VIN: 3VWCT81K96 Vehicle was in an off-the-road accident where many front end parts were damaged. The customer is a DYI-er and replaced the damaged parts. He was driving the vehicle very shortly after this when it started to lack power and barely run. By the time we got it... Trouble codes: P3007 (12295 CMP G40 No Signal Intermittent), P3008 (12296 CMP G40 Signal out of Range) |
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Fixes & Summaries for All Makes and Models
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| 2015 Chevrolet Impala LT 2.5L MIL Lamp on VIN: 2G1115SL7F Thanks for the replies. Dan from Texas was right with checking the oil pressure hot in gear. I found out that the intake actuator requires oil pressure to return to lock. When it would act up at a stop the oil pressure was bouncing around between 11 and 16. if... Trouble codes: P0016 (Intake cam timing). |
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| 1986 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer 2.9L Misfire VIN: 1FMCU14T5G I put on a NEW aftermarket alternator--ran on test bench and less than a .1 volt of AC cvoltage. Checked all grounds--less than .1 voltage drop. The Ecm had been swapped out with a known good unit and the distributor pick up replaced with no change. I feel th... |
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| 2018 Ford F-150 XL 3.3L Discharge pressure VIN: 1FTMF1CB7J Thank you everyone for your great suggestions. To recap, on the initial visit I had replaced the condenser/drier and expansion valve. I had recovered the refrigerant and measured it, finding it to be undercharged. after the repairs, I could not get the vehicle... |
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| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4.7L airmatic VIN: WDDLJ9BB9C Replaced front struts,Customer never told us front struts bleed down in a few hours after parking. |
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| 2004 Toyota Highlander 2.4L Drive cycle VIN: JTEGD21A24 THIS VEHICLE IS FIXED. IT TOOK 1649 MILES TO GET THE CAT MONITOR READY. IT PASS SMOG CHECK AND CUSTOMER IS VERY,VERY,VERY HAPPY. I WILL SAVE THIS INFO TO NOTIFY OTHER CUSTOMERS AND MECHANICS IN MY AREA SO THEY CAN EXPECT HOW LONG TO GET THE MONITOR READY |
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