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1996 Acura 3.5RL 3.5L speedo/ odom
a big hello to all fellow techs. i have a no speedo/ odometer problem on an Acura. i believe i have checked all the relative areas and i am leaning toward a faulty head unit or the wiring up to it.However being the first to admit i dont know it all, one of you...		 View
1992 BMW 750iL 5.0L Alternator
I have very little experiance with BMW's, I'm hoping that someone else has seen this before and can guild me in a direction.		 View
2001 BMW 330xi 3.0L cyl head
To all BMW techs, I have a customer who thought it would be a good idea to try and replace his own head gasket.. Now me being in Canada I am unable to purchase time on BMW's tech site.. I also have a lack of info from mitchell, and alldata. Now since I didn't ...		 View
1987 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L instrument cluster
It seems this is our week for blown bulbs in the instrument cluster. NOBODY locally seems to be able to find us the four little bulbs that illuminate the cluster on this '87 Vette. Jim Kidd Service Manager		 View
1988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 2.8L engine
hi I change the engine for a rebuilt one from a rebuilt shop.ihave got no vacum leak,collant sensor new, iac new, ignition module in distributor new, batterie new, starter rebuilt good power and good grownd. when engine is at normal temp, i turn the steering ...		 View
1997 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L ABS Module
Vehicle came in with codes C0261, right front wheel speed sensor or circuit. C0265 ECU malfunction. Cleaned the ground for the front speed sensor and fixed that. When checking for C0265, there was only 4 volts going to the ABS unit. Replaced the connector at t...		 View
1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 3.1L abs
abs is activating on normal stops at hyway speeds there are no codes present and all speed sensers apaer to be reading the same acording to snap on scanner		 View
1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3L blend door
Vehicle came in for climate control stuck on constant heat, found actuator reciving constant signal to go to full heat, Even in manual mode can not change actuator function, tested all temp sensors, power wire and grounds to actuator, even plugged in known goo...		 View
1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Poor Fuel Economy
Vehicle has poor fuel economy, surge when driving. misfire at times. can not get the service lite to come on even tho unplug all sensors. problem occurs at anytime, hot or cold. problem intermittently. replaced .. fuel pump it fail prussure test, fuel filter...		 View
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 4.3L Hesitation, Misfire, MIL Lamp on
This truck is sluggish on accel. and misfires at cruise. Iv removed the fuel pump there was slimmy darkgreen stuff on the filter of the pump so I replaced fuel pump and cleaned gas tank. Truck still has 50 psi of fuel pressure at fuelrail and 65 psi at the lin... Trouble codes: p0300 (random misfire).		 View
2000 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L wipers
The wipers will work on low or high intermittently but will not work in delay mode. When the wipers do not work the wiper motor will make a "hum" noise. Sometimes when in high or low mode they will stop at any location, and sometime when shut off the wipers wi...		 View
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 4.3L Misfire, MIL Lamp on, Hard Start
Came in with hard to start when sets overnightWhen I first checked it had codes for #5 & #6 mis-fire. We cleaned plugs & replaced wire set, Started & ran good with no miss. Let it set overnight & was hard to start when cold, but after start up it ran ok. On ro... Trouble codes: P300 (Mis-Fire Dected).		 View
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L Windshield wipers
Tranny guy trying to pay the rent here. Customer states that he can be driving down the road and the wipers will just come on. Has not happened to me. I have Shop Key, checked TSBs and found none. Wanted to check grounds but I am having trouble finding them. S...		 View
2005 Chevrolet Impala 3.4L No Start, no spark or injector pulse
this car came on a hook customer said tha the day before if had stalled on him, hard but it restarted,took it home,next morning it woud not start. Checked,no spark and no injector pulse.crank and cam sensor had good signal so I checked igition module with vant...		 View
2006 Chevrolet Uplander 3.5L no crank
Customer stated vehicle will not crank over after she has driven it and stops to go in store. She states it always starts fine in the morning when the vehicle is still cool. We found the vehicle does start fine after it has been sitting. Once it is heated up i... Trouble codes: U1000 (Class two serial communication error).		 View
1995 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5L Anti Theft
So this vehicle came into our shop with a no start condition. We narrowed down the possibilities to a faulty distributor. About 1 week later it came back again with a no start condition. We found the crank sensor to be out of spec as it had coded up. We change...		 View
2005 Chrysler Town & Country 3.3L abs system
good morning guys and gals, the vehicle came in for abs light on, found two codes for rr speed sensor. tested sensor found resistance to be open and not reading mph signal thru scanner.replace sensor now i have a signal reading but will spike high 90 percent o...		 View
2002 Dodge Caravan 3.3L Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on
I have spent a lot of time checking MAP sensor voltages and road testing.The van jerks and surges and seems to be miss firing, however I do not get any miss fire information.MAP voltage has been OK ,I also ran a new ground wire from the MAP sensor to the PCM.I... Trouble codes: P0107 (map voltage low).		 View
2003 Dodge Pickup 5.9L transmission
please help I've got this dodge truck here that is in limp home mode 2nd gear, pcm is not grounding transmission relay,relay has constant & ign voltage 12.5 volts to it traced back trans relay control circut back to pcm .7 ohms on control wire. I also noticed ...		 View
2005 Dodge Durango 4.7L front control module
OK , we had a 05 dodge durango brought to us from a local car lot. The previous shop had removed some modules off this vehicle to try to repair another 05 Durango. They did repair the other vehicle but at the expense of this one. supposedly! The other vehicle ...		 View
1994 Ford Taurus 3.8L engine
Good day. We replaced head gaskets on this Taurus 2 months ago. When it came in for the first time, the vehicle was blowing heavy white smoke out the tailpipe, engine oil milky, poor heat. Tested coolant for hydrocarbons, tested positive. Everything indicated ...		 View
1996 Ford Ranger 4.0L MIL Lamp on
ihave 2 questions on this ranger. it has a code p0443. i have checked resistance on the purge valve and it is within specs. i then powered up the solenoid with jumper wires and it opened and closed fine about a dozen times. my 1st question is this: is there a ... Trouble codes: p0443 (evap purge control system fault).		 View
1998 Ford Windstar 3.8L fuel guage
the fuel guage reads full most of the time, at times it read correct. when tank is low enough to turn on light it will register it most of the time. i removed tank sending unit and ohmed it,ok. help!		 View
2000 Ford Taurus 3.0L MIL Lamp on
this car came in last week with a fast idle. replaced the iac and customer returned this week after mil came back on. but these are different codes. i have a few hours into this car and i am posting this to see if there is maybe something simple i am overlooki... Trouble codes: B1318 (battery voltage low), B2425 (remote keyless out of sync).		 View
2001 Ford Ranger 3.0L MIL Lamp on, lean code
please help i have a 171,174 lean code and it will notgo away with typical cleaning and repair any all vacuum leaks truck has high long term trim and will not clear its self without batt disconnect. to correct stays away for about 2 months after long term trim... Trouble codes: 171 (lean), 174 (lean).		 View
2001 Ford Focus 2.0L Anti-theft
this car came to me the other day and it customer said it has a no crank no start issue.one thing i noticed was the odometer did not show the current mileage just (---) and now (currently)it shows the mileage, so the first thing i did is test the starter and i...		 View
2002 Ford Windstar 3.8L Electronic
Customer brought car in complaining of erratic speedo. When driving above 50 mph the speedo will dance all over the place. Under 50 it works fine. Performed instrument cluster koeo test which sweeps speedo and it swept fine. Pulled abs codes which had a list o...		 View
2003 Ford Mustang 4.6L No Start
Hi All, I got a bad headache in the form of a red mach 1 mustang. Customer brought me the car because it was hard to start in the morning (long crank time) and he could only get it started with ether. After the car started it would be fine for the rest of the...		 View
2005 Ford Ranger 3.0L instrument cluster
Does anybody have a source (besides the dealer) for the little $20 bulbs-sockets that illuminate the intrument cluster on a Ford Ranger? Jim Kidd Service Manager		 View
2006 Ford E450 Super Duty 6.8L Stall, low idle speed
hi all, this came to us with a complaint that it will stall when rear ac is turned on. i went to get it to have it start and stall right out. did that few times and then i gave it a little throttle just to keep it going and got it back to the shop where it ran... Trouble codes: p0505 (pcm can not raise rpm to do running test).		 View
2006 Ford Taurus 3.0L can network
Attention Ford techs: I have a 06 Taurus with a CAN issue. The vin i entered is not correct, I am not with the vehicle at this time. The car was in a wreck and the left front got smashed. The body shop replaced the wiring harness that goes to the ext relay box...		 View
1995 Geo Tracker 1.6L No Start
Hello members!! I have a real stumper here. First time posting so bear with me. This 1995 Geo Tracker 1.6l automatic 4 wheel drive will not start. I have good fuel pressure and spark, but no injector break. We had the computer sent out to world auto parts for ...		 View
1994 GMC Suburban 5.7L Hesitation, rich on start up
Hello to all once again. We have this GMC Suburban in the shop that is driving us nuts. On cold or cool starts it runs real rich if you tips into the gas. Black smoke coming out of exaust. We have checked and swaped (at customers request he has two of them) ma...		 View
2000 GMC Jimmy 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Stall
I have done the basic tune-up (plugs-wires-cap-rotor) replaced injectors, TPS , IAC , replaced fuel filter. Vehicle stalls, seems to be getting to much gas at idle, when cold. Once warmed up, vehicle does not respond to acceleration, stubbles, falls flat, and...		 View
2003 GMC Sierra 4.3L temp at vents
with ac on first start the truck will blow out cold air.after a 1or2 minutes it will start to blow hot air out the drivers side and middle vents.passenger side 2 vents stay blowing cold air.hope someone has run into this before.thanks for any help you can give...		 View
1997 Honda Passport 3.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on
I have this vehicle in for a code P0300. When vehicle goes into closed loop the short term fuel trim shoots up to -68 and the longterm follows to -28.9. it continues until it reset to 0 which is when it surges and then idles up and then it starts to climb agai... Trouble codes: P0300 (Multiple cylinder misfire).		 View
2003 Infiniti G35 3.5L compressor
hi infinity techs i am stuck with this one hook up a/c machine got wrong readings suck old gas out vac & recharge system still same install new compressor & dryer no change all same i think maybe clean system flush lines & condenser i will try this tomorrow bu...		 View
2003 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2L Misfire
THIS VEHICLE HAD A NOTICEABLE (Noisy leak - No check engine light)VACUUM LEAK A MONTH PRIOR. WE HAD REPLACED UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND INJECTOR O-RINGS. === VEHICLE COMES BACK A MONTH LATER WITH CODES P0300-P1312 & P1626.WHEN DUPLICATING MISFIRE PROBLEM... Trouble codes: P0300 (random cylinder misfire), P1312 (ignition current sense system sec.line2), P1626 (unknown -- immobilizer system).		 View
2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L MIL Lamp on
Code P0065 - Air assisted injection fault. I can't find much in Alldata about this one. The code will return about a day after clearing. No drivability faults are present - It drives well. I was hoping someone has had experience with this code. Thanks.		 View
2001 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L Power Seat
This vehicle's driver's seat will try to crush you against the steering wheel when you shut it down, pull the key and try to get out, other times it will want to go back like it's nap time. I went through and programmed both of the end points of all of the mov...		 View
2002 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L Hesitation, Misfire
terrible hesitation upon acceleration due to misfires of cyl. 1 3&5. replaced fuel filt. that was stopped up, air filt. that was dirty and spark plugs that looked good (al 6 looked good). car runs good as long as you drive gently but on heavy or simi heavy acc... Trouble codes: P0300 (random multiple misfire detected), P0301 (cyl. 1 misfire detected), P0303 (cyl. 3), P0305 (cyl. 5), P1313 (manufacture controlled ign. system or misfire).		 View
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L MIL Lamp on
The check engine lamp comes on and the fault code p0118 comes up. I cleared the fault and it was back the next day. I then checked th plug connection to the temp sensor and it appeared ok. I then replaced the coolant temp sensor at the frt of the cyl head area... Trouble codes: p0118 (engine coolant temp sensor above maximum voltage).		 View
2004 Lexus ES 330 3.3L MIL Lamp on
car came in orig. for p0136, o2 b1 s2 curcuit malf. monitored sensor and found volts sstaying at 0.015v. o2 b2s2 reading 0.700. figured had bad o2 so replaced, cleared code and sent on its way. car came back 2 days later with same code,now has code for #3 & 5 ... Trouble codes: p0136 (02 b1s2 curcuit malfunction), p0303 (cyl 3 misfire), p0305 (cyl 5 misfire).		 View
2004 Lincoln Aviator 4.6L Accessories
All problems started at same time. 1. Tire pressure light on and all read exact same pressure. 2. Airbag light is intermittant. 3. Driver seat adjustment does not work. 4. Ac set to specific temperature and working fine will intermittantly go to 93*F even thou...		 View
1995 Mazda B2300 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, Misfire, Poor Fuel Economy, no mil lite ever
when starting up it has no idle,if you hold accelerator slightly the idle is like a 2 cyl popping john deere,if I accelerate hard the engine will rev and hit the rpm limiter starts up everytime like suppose to but dies out right away. I removed catalytic conve... Trouble codes: p0603 (internal ctrl module kam error), p1124 (tps out of rsnge).		 View
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 5.0L Vent control
Customer returned after a few days and stated the A/C quit blowing out the center vents. Air only came out the side vents and the defrost. Even when you have it set at "LO" temp. The A/C is blowing cold, about 45 degrees. After a while the side vents closed a...		 View
2002 Mercedes-Benz C240 2.6L starter,engine ,gearlever
This vehicle intermittently does not crank(no start).We checked for voltage to starter solenoid switching terminal and there is no voltage when problem occurs. What I also found is that when car does not start the gearlever does NOT go out of park! I am sure t...		 View
1991 Mercury Grand Marquis 5.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Surge
Vehicle is idling like it has a vacuum leak(surging and running rough) but is running rich to the point where it is blowing black soot out of the tail pipe and fouling all 8 spark plugs with soot. I have replaced the EGR, MAP,IAC,and computer temp sensor. The ...		 View
2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5L Poor Idle Quality
Vehicle came in with noise in air filter box at just off of idle. Pinched hose from intake snorkle to IAC, noise went away. Cleaned IAC passages and IAC. No change. During compression test, all cylinders looked normal except for #3. Compression would go to 145...		 View
2002 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L t-case
willnot come out of 4wd without jouncing the truck. fluid level is good all tires are the same and even p.s.i. 4wd is used on a regular basis and just started with this symptom.		 View
1989 Pontiac Firebird 5.0L Starting
Hello and sorry for the bogus VIN. I am at posting from home about the Firebird that came in for a no-crank. I quickly realized that this car was not recieving a starter signal, and when applying 12 volts to the small purple signal wire, the engine turned over...		 View
2001 Saab 9-5 2.3L MIL Lamp on
This car will illuminate the CEL when the fuel tank is near empty.She says that within a few miles of a tank re-fill the CEL will go out.She filled it last night and this morning I scanned it and the ECU memory showed no codes.Has anyone seen this issue? Trouble codes: PO, 455.		 View
1997 Toyota Camry 3.0L Door Locks
Well, I am getting buried in this one. With key on door will lock properly. Key can be in Acc or Running with engine of or Running with engine on. Turn key off and it unlocks. With key off there is no power of any kind at the master switch. I suspect that is n...		 View
1997 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L Rear Shoes/Drums
Hey Toyota Gurus, took in this 97 4Runner with leaking rear axle seals and set out to replace them as Ive done numerous times before. This time however, after doing the job and test driving, the rear brakes nearly lock up causing overheating. Ive inspected the...		 View
2000 Toyota Celica 1.8L head lights
Car has flip up head lights,NOTHIN happens when turning on head ligts.But if u hold high beam switch through blinker switch they pop up and lights are on.Let of high beam swutch 3 seconds later they go out then flip back down.Has anyone seen this before,Any he...		 View
2004 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Stall, MIL Lamp on
hi guys i got this vw turbo diesel came in with check engine is on code p16486 & p16683 not enough power a black smoke from the tail pipe runs fine at idle. we replace new turbo,mass air flow sensor, boost pressure reg valve remove intake & egr valve to clean ... Trouble codes: 16486 (mass air flow signal too low), 16683 (boost pressure regulation range not reached).		 View
2002 Volvo S60 2.3L headlights
when vehicle is started intermitantly the low beams are inop with a message of headlamp failure, they will start working and lamp fail indicator goes out, replaced low beam headlamp relay problem still intermitant		 View

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2001 Audi TT 1.8L Lateral Acceleration
Many thanks to the quick reply from Jake from Nevada (see post #1 related to this problem). We had to first replace the defective lateral acceleration sensor (G200) and then do the zero procedure as was given to us by Jake. It also appears this had nothi...		 1
2001 Audi Allroad 2.7L air suspention
Thanks to all who took there time to reply. I check power and grounds to the module and all is ok so suspect it needs a module. However the customer does'nt know if he wants to fix it. It looks like it going to be an exspensive repair. as it will also need s...		 3
2003 BMW 745Li 4.4L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on
we sent the car to the dealer they verified that the first code was a internal fault code for the valvetronic computer they replaced and programed the new computer and all is well thanks for all the help that was sent to us Trouble codes: 285F (VVT Internal Fault Control Unit Bank 2), 2865 (VVT Power Limitation in Limp Home Operation Mode).		 4
2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Drivers Vents
Thanks for the info guys! Did an Evac. & recharge... All is well 		18
2003 Buick Rendezvous 3.4L Accessories
Another nightmare fixed! - After finding the short that pops the fuse(see the update section below), we then found 2 light sockets that were wired wrong, which kept our interior lights on dim. How this happened we dont know. After all - it is a repo! Thanks f...		 2
1997 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L blown head gasket
Thanks to Neil for the help and Bill and everyone else who even answered. I dropped the subframe to put it back together. This is the only way to do it. I changed the cap and rotor, wires, plugs, radiator also, So I did more than average. you can do it in the ...		 9
1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2.2L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall
well as the story goes DON"T OVER ANALYZE THINGS !!! ran truck on the motor vac machine this morning to eliminate fuel system.. truck still ran the same with no change...sooooo i increased the pressure on the motorvac to 80 psi and the front o2 only raised to ...		 10
2000 Chevrolet Pickup 5.7L Poor Idle Quality
I want too thank everyone for your help. Rule #1: "If it has electronic aftermarket equipment remove from system before perfoming any tests!" Rule #2: See Rule #1. I disconnected the propane controller and all readings came within spec. Truck ran great with o... Trouble codes: po123b (tps performance).		 5
2004 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L serpentine belt
THANKS FOR EVERY ONES HELP ON THIS ONE, ADJUSTED P/S PULLEY OUT LIKE EVERY ONE SUGGESTED AND NOISE WENT AWAY, SPECIAL THANKS TO DENNY [...] FOR HIS TRICK WITH THE LONG SCREWDRIVER TO MOVE THE BELT IN OR OUT WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING. GREAT TO HAVE A PLACE LIK...		 19
2004 Chevrolet ROLL BACK 6.0L Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on
First of all I would like to thank all of you for your help.I receved a lost of infomation on how this system works,but most of all special thanks to JOE from Californa,THOMAS from Illinois on leading me in the right direction and giving me a phone number to c...		 17
2001 Chrysler Town & Country 3.8L compressor
Thanks to all that replied. We found that the ambient air temperature sensor was completely unplugged. After looking closely at the front of the vehicle, we noticed that it had some fresh paint work on it, and apparently the sensor hadn't been plugged in ...		 9
1992 Ford Pickup 7.5L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on
First ; thank you to Sandor, Wade, Anthony, Jim, Peter, for taking time to reply. Secondly; it took this long to post a fix because customer took vehicle away on vacation. The running compression was good on #4 so using your replies I checked EGR functions(goo... Trouble codes: 40.		 5
1994 Ford Ranger 2.3L No Start
Paul from Tennessee hit it dead on to help me fix this one. The ignition module mounts to the intake. It is mounted with 3 screws and the bottom left screw is the one that provides the module ground. In my case I mounted the module without looking at the modul...		 3
2000 Ford Pickup 7.3L Mechanical
Lots of responses but no fix as of yet. All pressures and all calipers good(checked with gauge) replaced all rubber flex lines . Replaced rotors (this took care of runout. warrantied calipers and replaced wagner with motorcraft pads. all suspention tight. Mike...		 20
1994 GMC Pickup 5.7L No Start, Cuts out
RIGHT ON!! Lots of comments about dist. but John and Herman hit it on the head. I took the dist. out and used a screwdriver and was able to turn the center peice of the pick-up coil. Replaced the dist with GM dist. and run like a top. Customer was super happy...		 13
2002 GMC Yukon 6.0L ride control
thanks for all the replies. I ended up taking it to the local gm shop to get the codes pulled with a tech2. my modis would not do it mr snapon??? ended up having a c0580 and I found the left rear shock damper solenoid shorted. some people said you have to disa...		 3
2005 GMC Yukon 6.0L Unknown
Well, As many had responded, it was the Left front wheel bearing/speed sensor. I have experianced a lot of problems on the older chevy trucks with bearing wear causing ABS problems, just nothing like this that actually engaged the ABS. I can only assume it is ...		 10
1990 Honda Civic 1.6L strut rod bushings
Thanks for the replies. 3 of the 4 that replied to this said the bushings went with the concave side against the crossmember, taper side to the washer. Most vehicles that use this type of bushing will install opposite of this. there is sort of a cup made into ...		 5
2007 Honda Civic 2.0L Misfire
thanks to all who responded,I have had a few ideas sent my way. most say to check valve clearance, one suggested egr failure.I am trying to see if it is happening at highway speeds now with low rpms. It is very subtle. very annoying..I am considering taking it...		 6
2005 Hyundai XG350 3.5L MIL Lamp on
Well, Customer took back to dealer for repair under warranty but I was told it was the valve at the top of the tank like many suggested. Thanks for all the help as always. Trouble codes: p2422 (Evap vent value stuck).		 8
1996 Infiniti I30 3.0L MIL Lamp on
I would like to start by thanking everyone who read this help request and offered advice. I ended up removing downstream o2 (B1S2) signal return wire at ECM. I then reconnected B1S2 (3 pin harness connector under car by B1S2 sensor) and put my DVOM on B1S2 sig... Trouble codes: p0136 (o2 sensor b1s2 problem).		 4
1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L MIL Lamp on
Thanks guys!!! Now I don't feel stupid, who'd of thunk it? Like you all said clock spring was the problem.I thought V.W. had the record for stupid shit, but I'd of never have figured clock spring. Never would of fixed this one without your help!Thanks to all!!... Trouble codes: P0123 (TPS voltage High).		 8
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L No Start
Mike, Dave, and Rick all pointed towards the CKP being shorted but as I said in my original post the sigals all looked good. I had already checked them with a scope(my fave tool). I replaced the Rear O2 that had the wires pulled out of it and the PCM and it ...		 4
1999 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L front end
Thanks for all of the helpful input.After replacing upper and lower control arms,upper and lower ball joints,steering gear,shocks,hub assemblies,rotors,track bar,sway bar bushings,links,tie rod ends,and pittman arm ,we were no closer to fixing the noise than w...		 6
2003 Kia Optima 2.4L No Start
Nick hit it... Took the cover off and found the wires cut from the timing belt. Was able to solder and tape them. It's running fine.		 3
1998 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L front brakes
hey guy's thanks alot for the help.i unhooked the vacuum hose to the brake booster and the brakes released,problem solved.thanks for all your input and thanks for iatn		 3
2004 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L Suspension
I had to update my NGS Scantool the Green Card To newer version & I run the Pneumatic Test & Trim Height Test Clear The memory & road test the Vehicle & everything is fine .		 6
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L No Start
BIG THANKS TO RICHARD AND KEN, THEY HIT IT RIGHT ON THE NOSE! I CHECKED COMPRESSION ON D/S AND O PSI. PULLED VALVE COVER AND FOUND BROKEN CHAIN GUIDE AND BENT VALVES! NEEDLESS TO SAY CUSTOMER DECLINES REPAIR. THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF HOW NOT THOROUGHLY DOI...		 4
2002 Mercedes-Benz S55 5.5L battery
Hi Guys Thanks for all replies. I asked the client to remove the keys from the car at night , So far no more problems. I do suspect that it may be also a boot light fault. Thanks once more 		5
1993 Mercury Capri 1.6L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Cuts out, Poor Fuel Economy
Thanks to all who responded. All injectors tested good for resistance. Decided to sell 2 inj. anyway. Car ran well for a couple days and returned with similar symptoms. This time with no injector buzz. Found TSB on coolant temp sensor which led to a happy r...		 3
2002 Nissan Altima 3.5L Electronic
All grounds checked good...did find out that if you have 65 ohms on the CAN wires at the DCL connector than CAN is working...note you have to disconnect the ground cable on the battery before you measure the ohms...I than had another tech come and scan all the...		 3
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5L Starting
Car has not been repaired. 1 reply asked about a power saver-- too late. one was not utilized. Another reply stated something about an unlock code but did not elaborate. Called dealer they had no info on unlock code. We were able to bypass underhood starter re...		 3
2000 Pontiac Montana 3.4L fuel pump
thanks for the quick response the problem was wiring harness on passenger side rocker panel had salt corrosion and had maelted together fuel pump gray wire to orange interior light wire.repaired wire all is good thanks		 4
1995 Porsche 911 3.6L Mechanical
first thank you for replies check over ,there are 2 drains plugs 15mm and 2 filters and gasket has to replace to prevent leak it took 9.5 qts and check oil at idle 		12
2001 Saab 9-5 3.0L No Start
thanks to all who replied. ended up being the DI cassette on the firewall side. had checked the radiator one that had spark & assumed all had spark. thankx guys again Trouble codes: P0300 (random misfire), P1300 (manufacturer ign. control system malf.), P1313 (manufacturer ign. control system malf.).		 10
2003 Toyota Camry Solara 2.4L Cab
Well I think this one's all better. Several replies addressed the condensate drain, which I had checked several times, but I didn't think to check the cowl as many suggested. When I checked the cowl drains they were OK. Ended up up raising the front of the ...		 9
1991 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1L oil light-buzzer
Thanks to all who replied after getting a better understanding of how the system works I found even with grounding the wire at the instrument cluster the buzzer would still go off. The fix was the L-shaped circuit board in the cluster. 		12
2001 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8L Park brake indicator light
Thanks to the techs for their suggestions. Unfortunately, due to the myriad of other issues on this vehicle, the customer has decided to not pour any more money into this thing and took it away. Again, thanks for taking your time with this one.		 4
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Stall, MIL Lamp on
just want to thank everyone who offered help.turned out as all of you said .it was the main/fuel pump relay.customer picked up car a few days ago & is very happy .thanks again. great group Trouble codes: PO261 (fuel injector 1 short to bround), PO264 (fuel injector 2 short to ground), PO267 (fuel injector 3 short to ground), PO270 (fuel injector 4 short to ground), P1541 (fuel pump relay open circuit intermittent), P1472 (leak detection pump short to ground).		 8
1994 Volvo 940 2.3L Trunk latch/lock
Took a while but we finnnaly got to this car. Thanks to one and all for the five responces. Henrik [...] and Niklas Andreeason helped the most. Henrik was right on about going thru the ski boot hole to the tail lights and taking them out for access. Nik ( ...		 5
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