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 Real Fix: Too Much Resistance

    Sometimes a minor part can cause you trouble but it’s fairly simple to track it down for the fix. Follow this Real Fix to see how a bad fuel pump resistor was causing a no start condition on this 2001 Buick Regal. Vehicle 2001 Buick Regal GS 3.8L Title Engine Does Not Start, Replaced Fuel […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Fouled!

    The EGR system can cause several issues when something is wrong with it. Follow this Real Fix to see how a fouled EGR valve caused a code P1726 on this 2004 Ford F250 Super Duty with the 6.0L engine. Vehicle 2004 Ford Pickup F250 Super Duty 6.0 Title Check Engine Light Is On, P1726, Replaced […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Support Your Local Navigator

    When your vehicle has air suspension, you may have a problem even though it’s not sagging. Follow this Real Fix to see how to diagnose a code C1877 on this Lincoln Navigator. Vehicle 2006 Lincoln Navigator 5.4 Title ABS Light Is On, C1877, Replaced Suspension System Control Module Complaint The customer states the anti-lock brake […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Are You Stuck?

    If you can’t get your vehicle out of park, how are you going to get anywhere? Follow along with this Real Fix to see how a problem with the shifter interlock was resolved on this Nissan Pathfinder. Vehicle 2003 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5 Title Transmission Stuck In Park, Replaced Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid Complaint The […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Them’s The Breaks

    What do you do when you checked and replaced everything and still get the code? Start from the beginning. SureTrack community member serviceguy had a GMC Sierra in their shop with an EVAP code of P0449 and after struggling to resolve it, they posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Quit Stalling

    Sometimes you have to hit the road to find out what the cause of an issue is. Follow along with this Real Fix to see how a stalling complaint was resolved on this Cadillac Escalade. Vehicle 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 Title Engine Stalls, Replaced Fuel Pump Complaint The customer states the engine stalls. Cause Confirmed […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Going Down to Rio

    This Kia Rio had the check engine light on with codes P0171, P0446, P0507 and P2187. Follow this Real Fix to see the diagnostic steps used to determine the actual fault. Vehicle 2006 Kia Rio LX 1.6 Title P0171, P0446, P0507, P2187, Replaced Evap Purge Solenoid Valve Complaint The customer states the check engine light […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Don’t Let The Cat Slow You Down

    The owner of this Pontiac Grand AM complained that the check engine light was on for an EGR code. Upon further investigation it was found that there was also lack of power while driving. Follow this real fix to see how the diagnosis determined that it was a faulty catalytic converter causing the issues. Vehicle […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: What a Gas

    Follow this Real Fix to see how to diagnose P0105 and P0400 codes related to the MAP/BP and EGR systems on this 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280. Vehicle 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8 Title 0105, P0400, Replaced Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve, Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Complaint The customer states the check engine light is on. Cause Connected a […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Don’t Trip on the TIPM

    With all the winter weather it’s important to have your wipers work. SureTrack community member Jeffytune had a Jeep Liberty in the shop with non-working wipers and a B2304 code. Changing the wiper motor did not resolve the issue. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Skip […]