Older model vehicles don’t always give you direct clues to what’s wrong through codes. Follow this Real Fix to see how this rough running Ford Ranger was diagnosed to solve the issue. Vehicle 1996 Ford Ranger Base 2.3L Title Engine Runs Rough, Repaired Camshaft Position Sensor Wiring Harness Complaint The customer states the engine runs […]
When your pony won’t gallop on the freeway, you can’t pass the slow horses. SureTrack community member AAMOTORS had a Mustang in their shop that had no power to pass like it was starving for fuel. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member DAG1365 and others, they […]
Corrosion is the enemy of many vehicle components and systems. Follow this SureTrack Real Fix to see how corrosion caused a no start condition on this 2002 Volvo S80 and how it was diagnosed. Vehicle 2002 Volvo S80 T-6 2.9L Title Engine Does Not Start, Cleaned Powertrain Control Module Ground Complaint The customer states the […]
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 […]