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    SureTrack Real Fix: Erratic Throttle

    In the “good ole days”, the gas pedal was physically connected to the carburetor or throttle body. Now most vehicles connect the throttle pedal through the wiring and throttle control issues can require a lot of testing. Follow this Real Fix to see how codes P2110 and P2118 on a 2016 Jeep Patriot were diagnosed […]

  • exhaust gas recirculation valve, SureTrack Real Fixes

    SureTrack Community Fix: Uncool Caliber

    Once again summer is coming and driver’s want their air conditioning working, and they’re bringing them in for repair. SureTrack community member BradysHayden had a Dodge Caliber in the shop where the air conditioner wouldn’t come on. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Richard_C and others, […]

  • exhaust gas recirculation valve, SureTrack Real Fixes

    SureTrack Community Fix: Hummer Time

    Timing is everything, in life and engine operation. SureTrack community member Jeffytune had a low mileage 2006 Hummer H3 in the shop that they had to rebuild the cylinder head but then was setting a code for timing after reassembly. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member […]

  • exhaust gas recirculation valve, SureTrack Real Fixes

    SureTrack Community Fix: Cabriolet Shimmy

    Older convertible vehicles can be prone to vibrations but when you also have brake pulsing, it may not just be the flexible body causing the issue. SureTrack community member wilhiteauto had an older Audi Cabriolet in the shop that had brake pulsation and a shimmy at highway speeds. The replaced all the brakes but still […]

  • exhaust gas recirculation valve, SureTrack Real Fixes

    SureTrack Real Fix: Corrosion Commotion

    Corrosion can be a troublesome thing distorting parts so they become inefficient or at worse utterly useless. This 2009 BMW 2.0L X3 Diesel came into the workshop with the ABS light on. Following inspection, corrosion under the drive shaft tone ring was uncovered. Follow this Real Fix to see what was done to resolve the […]