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: Don’t Let The Cat Slow You Down

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    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

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    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

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    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 […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Go With The Flow

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    Follow this Real Fix to see how to diagnose a P0441 code and test the evaporative emission system on this 2008 Kia Optima. Vehicle 2008 Kia Optima LX 2.7 Title P0441, P2187, P2189, Replaced Evap Purge Solenoid Valve Complaint The customer states the check engine light is on. Cause Connected a scan tool and found […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Implausible Values

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    Follow this Real Fix to see how to diagnose a P0715 code and test the transmission speed sensors on this 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280. Vehicle 1999 Mercedes-Benz C280 2.8 Title P0715, Replaced transmission input shaft speed sensor, transmission speed sensor Complaint The customer states the check engine light is on. Cause Connected a scan tool and […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Bleeding Lights

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    Bleeding lights? What could that mean? SureTrack community member Bellis@Grrrsafety had a GMC Pickup in their shop that had a problem with lights turning on when they shouldn’t. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member WALKERAUTOREPAIR and others, they were able to resolve the issue. The following […]

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    SureTrack Real Fix: Stay Grounded

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    Intermittent bad grounds can cause major frustration? SureTrack community member obrienwill9 had a GMC pickup in their shop that was brought in for a no start condition and they repaired it but it returned a few days later. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member omemee1 and […]