Ever heard of a Smart Alternator Charging System? On Fords equipped with this system, it is used to make sure the alternator only charges when needed to reduce emissions and conserve fuel. But when this system fails, you may not be charging at all. Follow this Real Fix to see how to diagnose a code […]
Even when components look in great shape, they can be bad. SureTrack community member AUTO TECH INC USA had an Audi A4 in their shop that had a low speed misfire. All the obvious parts were checked or replaced. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member ericsautomotive, […]
You might think that air suspension on a vehicle is just a nice option to have, but if it’s not working properly it could cause handling problems or other issues. Follow this SureTrack Real Fix to see how to diagnose a code C1A20 on this Land Rover. Vehicle 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE […]
Comebacks are no fun. Especially when it is an intermittent noise that you can’t track down. SureTrack community member Jeffytune had a Hummer in the shop where they had replaced the front hubs that started squeaking a few days later. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member […]
Misfiring will make your car run rough, and when you can’t figure out which cylinder is the culprit, it can be a hassle to fix. SureTrack community member goldengate2 had an Acura TL in their shop that had a misfire and a code P1399. They posed the question to the community, and with the help […]
Sometimes a light bulb is your go-to test equipment. jbrickey had a Ford F250 pickup in their shop that would immediately set a transfer case code of P1839 that would set any time you would change the 4WD selector switch. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member […]
This Super Duty pickup with the 6.0L diesel had several codes related to the fuel injection system. Follow this Real Fix to see how the diagnostic steps determined what was wrong. Vehicle 2003 Ford Pickup F250 Super Duty 6.0 Title Check Engine Light Is On, U2016, B1342, Replaced Fuel Injector Control Module Complaint The customer […]
CAN Communication Bus Fault? Now that’s generic. The Bus is the communications network used by many vehicles to make all the modules work together. When you have a bus fault code, you have to find out what part of the system is causing the issue. Follow this Real Fix to see how this was done […]
An erratically shifting transmission can be caused by many things. Follow this Real Fix to see how to diagnose code P1717 on this Ford Explorer and fix the erratic shifts. Vehicle 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0L Title Check Engine Light Is On, P1717, Replaced Automatic Transmission Solenoid Pack Complaint The customer states the check engine light […]
So you’re driving down the road and you hit a bump and the engine shuts off. You can’t replicate it in your shop, what are you going to do? SureTrack community member lamar had a Chevrolet Tahoe in his shop that would loose power momentarily when hitting a bump or driving on rough road. They […]