SureTrack Real Fixes

Learn what has worked for other technicians like you. Real Fixes are based on expert knowledge from professional technicians who have solved the same vehicle issues you may be facing, and cover just about every year/make/model combination that you’re likely to see in your shop.

  • SureTrack Real Fix: Land Rover Suspension Struggle

    Replaced the faulty air suspension compressor on a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.0L Petrol after diagnosing code C1A13. The ABS light was on, and testing confirmed the compressor did not respond. After replacement, codes were cleared, a road test was performed, and the issue was resolved. The ABS light remained off, and no fault codes returned.

  • SureTrack Real Fix: Audi A1 Throttle Trouble

    A 2015 Audi A1 1.0L GB had a check engine light due to a faulty electronic throttle control motor. Diagnostics confirmed code P1558, indicating an electrical malfunction in the throttle actuator. After verifying voltage and testing the throttle valve, the faulty motor was replaced. A road test confirmed the fix, with no returning fault codes or issues.

  • SureTrack Real Fix: Movano EGR Malfunction

    A 2021 Opel Vauxhall Movano 2.3L Diesel arrived with a check engine light and code P0400-00, pointing to an EGR valve issue. Diagnostics confirmed the valve wasn’t functioning properly. After verifying wiring and applying direct voltage, the faulty EGR valve was replaced. A road test confirmed the fix—no more check engine light or returning fault codes.

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Shifty Business

    Car not shifting properly and no codes? Is it the transmission or something else? Follow this Real Fix to see how a bad camshaft position sensor caused the transmission to not shift at the proper speed. Vehicle 2005 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5L Title Transmission Does Not Shift, Replaced Camshaft Position Sensor Complaint The customer states […]

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Corsa Coolant Open

    Trouble code P0597-00 indicates an Engine Coolant Thermostat, Cooling system error. But what is the fix when the coolant level and condition show no faults? An infrared thermometer is used to identify temperature below specification in the housing inlet and outlet. This communicates an opening is present, so the next steps are to verify the faulty part and replace it.

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Peugeot Parking Brake

    With the initial warning brake light on, it was clear some mechanism within the electric parking brake was causing the illumination. Using a scan tool, the code U1219 highlighted the permanent fault that the automatic release was experiencing. By leveraging live data monitored on the scan tool, it was found that the parking brake switch data and the pressing of the switch were not in sync. Continue reading this real fix for the remedy and part replacement procedure.

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Stelvio Low Levels

    Even with a DTC indicating low engine oil, the fix is not always apparent on the surface level. This 2019 Stelvio had an oil-level sensor signal wire exhibiting erratic signals to the lab scope. The sensor was proved to be the true culprit of the P250F trouble code. Read the full real fix to learn the proper diagnostic steps to take.

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Accelerator Insignia Enigma

    This 2018 Opel Vauxhall Insignia presented a mysterious fault code corresponding to the accelerator pedal position sensor voltage. Monitoring live data presented from the scan tool, allowed the technician to see that the signal parameter was intermittently dropping out. But the enigma persisted after further testing, as no loose connections or signs of damage were found. Continue reading this real fix to discover the diagnosis that lead to the fix.