SureTrack Real Fixes

Learn what has worked for other technicians like you. Real Fixes are based on expert knowledge from professional technicians who have solved the same vehicle issues you may be facing, and cover just about every year/make/model combination that you’re likely to see in your shop.

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Acceleration Hesitation

    The exhaust system of a 2017 Opel/Vauxhall was faced with a faulty back pressure sensor, allowing the signal parameter to intermittently drop out. Discover how the SureTrack community helped a fellow member fix the exhaust back pressure sensor to ensure the correct amount of turbo boost to optimize engine power. This post provides a detailed account of the diagnostic steps taken to identify the problem in the exhaust system and quickly find a resolution.

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Wrong Windshield Alert

    Unmasking the mystery behind a persistent pre-collision alert on a 2019 Ford F-150. SureTrack community member, Olivierm posted the question to the community, mentioning a recent windshield replacement on the vehicle by the previous owner. With the help of fellow community member Oshowy.A.G., they were able to assist in resolving the issue quickly.

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Timing Makes all the Difference

    A SureTrack community member experienced difficulty solving a 2013 Audi A4 Premium Plus Quattro that wouldn’t start. Discover how the timing of diagnostics helped the technician get to the root of the problem with the guidance from fellow community members. This blog uncovers the steps performed to identify the Audi’s timing issue and the correction made to quickly bring the vehicle back to optimal driving condition.

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Volkswagen Lacking Voltage

    A faulty fuel pump driver module (FPDM) certainly makes drivability difficult. As the optimal voltage is not being properly delivered to the vehicle’s fuel pump, this causes irregulated fuel pressure to the engine. Follow this real fix to see how a faulty FPDM caused the vehicle not to start with the check engine light on. Discover the steps performed to identify the fix needed to restore the 2015 Volkswagen Polo to optimal driving condition.

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Dusting Off Dacia CMP Sensor

    Without a working camshaft position (CMP) sensor, the crankshaft sensor can not define the exact position of the crankshaft drive alone. Follow this real fix to see how a faulty CMP caused a check engine light to turn on with the stored fault code, P0340 and the steps performed to identify the fix needed to return this 2018 Dacia Duster to optimal driving condition.

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    SureTrack Community Real Fix: Boosting Audi Turbo

    The turbocharger of a 2018 Audi A3 turbo was faced with a faulty actuator, allowing exhaust gases to escape prematurely. Discover how the SureTrack community helped a fellow member fix the wastegate actuator of the turbocharger to ensure the speed of the turbine and the compressor are accurately controlled. This post provides a detailed account of the diagnostic steps taken, with the use of scan tools, to identify the problem and quickly find a resolution.

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Smoking out the Cracks

    A crack in your charge air cooler will definitely be a problem for driveability. Follow this real fix to see how cracks in the charge air cooler caused a code P2279. Vehicle 2012 Audi A3 1.6 Diesel Title P2279, P2359, Replaced Charge Air Cooler Complaint The customer states the check engine light is on. Cause […]