if it goes into limp mode and no codes can be read, I would get a better scanner.
Limp mode should show trans limiting and spark plug codes.

Did you disconnect the battery to charge it, I guess not. If it takes a charge when disconnected then theres a short in...maybe the brake controller or abs motor. You can try pulling that fuse and see if it parasitic draw goes away, directing you where the problem is. Problems with the abs pump can ...

check/change the FOB battery.

Its not so bad, drain the coolant, * Do you have a link to this work? I see a Youtube video but it's an R. Thanks. that is a video of what not to do. No need for an impact, they're just banjo bolts. don't remove the cast iron exh half of the turbo from the exh manifold. no need to remove the oil dr...

does the aC blow cold air, sounds like the clutch isn't fully engaging

Yeswelder Mig 205DS , 3 in 1. (Mig, Stick and Tig) .
$379 amazon, I run it on flux core wire, no gas required, it makes for messy looking welds,
I don't care as long as it sticks the parts together.

I worked on my cars in gravel driveways and the side of the street for 20 years, only recently got a garage. theres a lot of gold bricking in that estimate, they shouldn't charge for swapping out the strut and then charge more labor to swap the boot, they've already got the thing apart on the bench...

VIDA on a USB stick, use with any laptop with 8MB memory.$100 mongoose JRL cable interface (same as DICE unit) $100. Just configure the laptop to boot up from the USB drive if its plugged in at start up. WIN 10 is installed on the USB drive and the laptop boots up from that system. VIDA doesn't just...

Nicop line is very easy to work.
Bend it with your hands.
Don't use a beam style flare tool.

This one worked for me.

no special reaming tool needed , don't cut the line with a saw obviously. FCP has the proper cutter. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mini-tubing-cutter-1-8-5-8-gearwrench-2107?ads_cmpid=1556508155&ads_adid=59436370552&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=294603731951&utm_te...