Buick Lucerne Engine Overheating
Vehicle: 2007 Buick Lucerne, V8-4.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 138,667
Problem: The vehicle came in because the engine kept overheating.
Acura MDX Engine Rough Idle
Vehicle: 2006 Acura MDX, V6-3.5L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 194,551
Problem: The MDX was in the shop because the owner noticed the engine was idling rough. The rough idle was worse when the engine was cold. Additionally, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) would occasionally light up and then go out. The timing belt had been replaced not too long ago but the problem didn’t start after the belt was replaced.
Mercedes Benz C300 Could Be Haunted
Vehicle: 2010 Mercedes Benz C300 (204.054), V6-3.0L (272.947), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 177,407
Problem: The customer had purchased a new A/C compressor for his Mercedes C300 and asked the shop to install it. The technician installed the compressor and recharged the system. The A/C worked great, but during the test drive, something weird happened. The windshield washer started spraying all on its own and continued spraying after the ignition key was shut off.
The technician disconnected the battery and let the vehicle sit overnight. The next day, he reconnected the battery and started the engine. Now, the A/C wouldn’t work, the lights would not turn off, and scan tools would not communicate with the vehicle. It was like the vehicle was haunted!
Nissan 350Z Hard / No Start – Loss of Throttle Control
Vehicle: 2007 Nissan 350Z, V6-3.5L (VQ35HR), Manual Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 136,475 miles
Problem: The owner dropped his 350Z off at the shop for an oil change and summer check-up. It sat on the lot for a couple of days. When the technician went to bring the car into the shop, the engine started and died then would just crank over but not start.
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