2022

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  • exhaust gas recirculation valve, SureTrack Real Fixes

    SureTrack Real Fix: EGR Codes

    Carbon is not your friend when it comes to engine performance and emission controls. Follow this Real Fix to see how the diagnostic codes on this Volkswagen Golf diesel were diagnosed and confirmed the faulty device. Vehicle 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Diesel Title 7563, P0407, P046C, Replaced Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Complaint The customer states […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Pressure Problem

    There’s no pressure here when you have your Snap-on scan tool ready to read fault codes and analyse live data. Take a look at how using a multi-meter and scope function allows you to identify the fix much quicker. Vehicle 2009 Fiat 500 1.3 Diesel Title P2453, Replaced Diesel Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor Complaint The […]

  • exhaust gas recirculation valve, SureTrack Real Fixes

    SureTrack Community Fix: Make the Switch

    Here’s another fix for an intermittent no start. In this case it was easy to reproduce but hard to track down. SureTrack community member schoolhouse2021 had a Honda Accord in their shop that intermittently wouldn’t start accompanied by strange noises under the dash. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of […]

  • exhaust gas recirculation valve, SureTrack Real Fixes

    SureTrack Real Fix: Smoke Test to the Rescue

    Don’t get distracted by trouble codes indicating a faulty component, proper testing procedures will lead to a successful repair the first time. Follow this Real Fix to see how a technician diagnosed codes P0131, P0171 and P1123 on this Chevrolet Tahoe and found the components that caused the problem. Vehicle 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L Title […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: A Noisy Diesel

    Check out this Land Rover Freelander Real Fix. An unusual engine noise with the check engine light on turned into the vehicle getting a full throttle unit replacement. The whole operation was a success and resulted in a fault code free smooth drive. Read on to find out about the steps taken to find the […]

  • exhaust gas recirculation valve, SureTrack Real Fixes

    SureTrack Community Fix: No Pressure, No Start

    Intermittent no-start issues will have a technician focusing on fuel and ignition systems, but it could be many other things. SureTrack community member CRC251 had a Dodge Nitro in their shop that had the wouldn’t always restart after driving. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member southauto […]

  • exhaust gas recirculation valve, SureTrack Real Fixes

    SureTrack Community Fix: Slow Down Light

    Sometimes your best electrical issue diagnostic tool is the SureTrack Community. SureTrack community member ASC71241 had a Honda Accord in their shop that had the battery light coming on intermittently. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member DAG1365 and others, they were able to resolve the issue […]