SureTrack community member maxtire2016 had a Ford pickup that would blow the fuse for the dash anytime the truck was put into overdrive. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member jhirz and others, they were able to resolve the issue. The following Real Fix summarizes the interaction between […]
If your engine doesn’t get any fuel, it’s not going to start. There are many reasons why this might happen. Follow this Real Fix to see how a damaged harness was the cause of a no start condition on this Mazda. Vehicle 1992 Mazda Protege DX 1.8 Title Engine Does Not Start, Repaired Mass Airflow […]
Code P0420 is a common code with many causes. It indicates a problem with the catalyst system. Follow this Real Fix to see how a mouse caused a problem with the cat system. Vehicle 2000 Volvo S40 1.9L Title Code P0420, cleaned air cleaner housing. Complaint The customer states the check engine light is on. […]
Here’s another case of a seemingly non-related component causing an emissions monitor not to run. SureTrack community member Abasom had a Volkswagen New Beetle in their shop that would not run the secondary air monitor and wasn’t setting any codes. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member […]
When your customer complains that their vehicle’s engine surges, you’re first thought is to look for an engine performance related cause. That’s not always the case. Follow this Real Fix to see how a restricted transmission cooler caused the issue with this 1997 Chevrolet pickup. Vehicle 1997 Chevrolet Pickup K3500 6.5L Diesel Title Engine Surges, […]
Not every shop works on transmissions, but using a scan tool and regular diagnostic tests can help you find a fault in the electronics that control transmission operation. Follow this Real Fix to see how this Ford Super Duty transmission setting P2703 and P2704 codes was repaired. Vehicle 2005 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty 6.0L […]
Noises that are only heard when driving the vehicle can be very hard to diagnose in the shop. SureTrack community member tireshop70301 had a Nissan Altima in their shop that had a humming noise while driving that they couldn’t find while on the lift. They posed the question to the community, and with the help […]
It’s nice when a simple test will solve your problem. SureTrack community member Bobomx250 had a Hyundai Sonata in their shop that was hard to start and would die after refueling. Codes led to a purge valve problem but functional and electrical tests did not indicate a bad component. They posed the question to the community, […]
In newer vehicles, the computer monitors the emissions system to make sure there are no faults. If the monitors don’t function as expected, you will have trouble passing an emissions test, and you might replace components that aren’t bad trying to fix it. SureTrack community member goldengate2 had a Nissan Altima in their shop where the owners had […]
It’s the peak of summer and shops are full of vehicles with air conditioning problems. SureTrack community member SpidellChris had a Ford van in their shop with a problem where the air would come out of the defroster vents when you stepped on the gas. They posed the question to the community, and with the […]