Air management is a key part of the engine performance of modern vehicles, with many of them having complex variable intake manifold systems. Follow this Real Fix to see how a code P1004 was diagnosed to find a problem with the plenum chamber. Vehicle 2007 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5L Title P1004, Replaced Plenum Chamber Complaint […]
You wouldn’t think a bad radiator cap would cause transmission problems but in this case it did. Follow this Real Fix to see how a bad cap caused hard shifts on this Buick Rendezvous. Vehicle 2005 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.4L Title Transmission Shifts Hard, Replaced Radiator Pressure Cap Complaint The customer states that the transmission […]
Sometimes you get a trouble code but there really isn’t anything wrong. Follow this Real Fix to see how this Buick Enclave with a code P0011 had a problem with the computer that was easily resolved. Vehicle 2008 Buick Enclave CXL 3.6L Title P0011, Reprogrammed Powertrain Control Module Complaint The customer states the check engine […]
Having your car out of alignment can cause many issues, one of which is tire contact with the body. Follow this Real Fix to see how a rubbing sound was diagnosed and corrected on this Volvo S90. Vehicle 1998 Volvo S90 2.9L Title Rubbing Noise Heard, Adjusted Toe Setting, Aligned Wheels Complaint The customer states […]
Normal requirements for starting are fuel, spark and compression, but what about oil pressure? Follow this Real Fix to see how a faulty oil pressure switch caused a no-start condition on this Hyundai Santa Fe. Vehicle 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe LX 2.7L Title Engine Does Not Start, Replaced Engine Oil Pressure Switch Complaint The customer […]
Sometimes you get lucky when fixing a customer’s issue and it turns out to be something really simple. Follow this Real Fix to see how inoperative turn signals were easily repaired on this Jeep Grand Cherokee. Vehicle 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L Title Turn Signals Inoperative, Connected Multifunction Switch Complaint The customer states the […]
If your engine is not getting fuel, you won’t be able to start it. Lack of fuel can be caused by many things. Follow this Real Fix to see how a no start condition was diagnosed and repaired on this 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Vehicle 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 Title Engine Does Not Start, Repaired Wiring […]
It’s fall and starting to get colder so you really want your car’s heat to work. Follow this Real Fix to see how the malfunctioning heater in this BMW 528i was diagnosed and repaired. Vehicle 1997 BMW 528i 2.8 Title Heater inoperative, repaired HVAC blower motor resistor wiring harness. Complaint The customer states the heater […]
Follow this Real Fix to see how code P2433 was diagnosed and corrected on this Subaru Impreza. Vehicle 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 Title P2433, Replaced Secondary Air Injection Pump Complaint The customer states the check engine light is on. Cause Connected a scan tool and found code P2433 – Secondary Air Injection System Air […]
If your vehicle is losing coolant and it’s not dripping on the ground, it’s probably going into the engine somewhere. Follow this Real Fix to see how this rough running Audi A4 with a coolant leak was diagnosed. Vehicle 2004 Audi A4 Avant Quattro 3.0L Title P0300, P0303, P0306, Filled Engine Cooling System, Replaced Engine […]