SureTrack Real Fixes are a gold mine of diagnostic nuggets to help you troubleshoot more efficiently. Here are 5 tips, in the form of questions from auto repair techs, to help you get the most value from this powerful, time-saving resource. 1) Where does the information for the Real Fixes come from? Similar to our […]
The SureTrack Probable Component List gives technicians a quick start to building their diagnostic strategy for a code or symptom. This blog post includes the top 5 ways that the Probable Component list can help technicians become more efficient by using the list of SureTrack Probable Components. 1) How do I access the Probable Components? The […]
You’ve heard the saying the “two heads are better than one.” Well, how about thousands of heads – specifically heads of professional auto repair technicians filled with years of knowledge about fixing vehicles? The SureTrack Community is a collaborative, online tool in our ProDemand auto repair information software that you can use to ask and […]
Here’s the scenario. Customer drives car in needing engine replacement. Install replacement engine and car no longer starts as it should. You’ve checked everything you can think of and now you need the help of the community. SureTrack community member discountautoservicetn had a Chevrolet Spark in their shop that had no spark and wouldn’t start […]
You’re ready for that New Year’s Eve party so you hop in your trusty Honda Accord and drive off but the car stalls. Fortunately it starts up again and you’re on your way. But it happens again intermittently so you end up taking it to your favorite repair shop to get it fixed. Follow this […]
Nothing can be me more frustrating than getting in your car in the morning to go to work only to find it won’t start because the battery is dead. Did you leave the lights on? Or is something else draining the battery overnight. Follow this Real Fix to see how a parasitic draw on the […]
Sometimes the conditions under which you diagnose a problem are critical to finding a solution. SureTrack community member EddRSmith had a Toyota Camry in the shop where they had replaced the defective ignition parts to correct a misfire condition but the customer still experiences the issue. They posed the question to the community, and with […]
Throttle position sensors are a key component in any modern engine. If they are giving the wrong reading, everything else goes haywire. Follow this Real Fix to see how a driveability problem on this BMW X5 was diagnosed and repaired. Vehicle 2001 BMW X5 30i 3.0L Title P0101, Replaced Throttle Body Complaint The customer states […]
It can be very frustrating to replace a lot of parts and still not have a fix for a problem. SureTrack community member mannym27 had a Lincoln MKZ in the shop where the air conditioning wouldn’t work and they replaced a lot of components trying to fix it to no avail. They posed the question […]
Modern vehicles have very sensitive electrical systems and are generally made to work with OEM components. Sometimes aftermarket components can cause issues. SureTrack community member SHORTWRECKERMAN had a Chevrolet Tahoe in the shop where the cruise control would turn off when the headlights were turned on. They posed the question to the community, and with […]