Misfires are a common problem with many causes. SureTrack community member BIGFOS75 had a 2009 Chevy Tahoe in the shop for a misfire concern and all the usual causes were not to blame. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member nate75 and others, they were able to […]
Nothing is more frustrating than going through an extensive repair and then not have the vehicle operate as it should. Fortunately the SureTrack Community is here to come to the rescue. SureTrack community member DAREAUTO had a 2007 Hummer in the shop for a transmission rebuild and when they were done it wasn’t going into […]
Why would the TRAC light come on when you have a vehicle with a rough idle and acceleration problem? SureTrack community member DAREAUTO had a Jeep Grand Cherokee where the customer complained about a rough idle and lack of power. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member […]
Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) were actually first put on American cars in the early 1970s, but they’re much more common today. Also common are problems with them as the cars age. Follow this Real Fix to see how ABS codes on this 2000 Chevrolet Malibu were diagnosed and repaired. Vehicle 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Base 3.1L […]
Tires are one of the most important components of a vehicle. Problems with tires can cause multiple issues with different systems. SureTrack community member Oimoens had a Ford Escape in the shop where the owner complained that the 4WD light was flashing and the 4WD was disabled. They posed the question to the community, and […]
Most complaints of vibrations through a vehicle’s pedals are related to the brake pedal. A vibration in the gas pedal is fairly unusual. SureTrack community member bmaples had a Chevrolet Silverado in the shop where the owner complained that the gas pedal vibrated when accelerating from a stop. They posed the question to the community, […]
Being able to communicate is an essential part of being a human being, but it’s also an essential part of working on modern vehicles. Follow this Real Fix to see how various codes related to communication on this Buick Park Avenue were diagnosed and the repair that followed. Vehicle 1999 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L Title […]
When you work on a car that has been repaired at another shop, you may not know exactly what was done to it. SureTrack community member EddRSmith had a Scion xB in the shop where the engine had been replaced and during a subsequent oil change the oil level was higher than it should have […]
Nobody likes it when their engine stalls unexpectedly and it could lead to a dangerous situation if it happens while you’re driving. Follow this Real Fix to see how this stalling Isuzu Trooper was diagnosed and repaired. Vehicle 1996 Isuzu Trooper LS 3.2L Title Engine Stalls, Replaced Power Steering Pump Complaint The customer states the […]
A popular modification to diesel trucks is called “rolling coal” which causes them to belch black smoke. But not everyone wants their truck to be an annoyance to the public. Follow this Real Fix to see how a problem with this Ford Super Duty caused it to have unwanted black smoke come from the exhaust. […]