Many vehicles have variable valve timing these days. A lot of these systems are actuated using oil pressure and when they malfunction there can be several causes. Follow this Real Fix to see how this code P1009 for the variable valve timing system on this Honda Accord was diagnosed and repaired. Vehicle 2004 Honda Accord […]
While a loose alternator belt won’t directly cause a no-start condition, it could cause a battery to not have enough juice to start the car. Follow this Real Fix to see how this non-starting Mitsubishi was diagnosed and repaired. Vehicle 1994 Mitsubishi Galant ES 2.4L Title Engine Does Not Start And Battery Light On, Tightened […]
Sometimes you don’t have diagnostic trouble codes to help you resolve a problem and you have to use your experience to guide you to a solution. Follow this Real Fix to see how the problem of lack of power on this 2006 Hummer was diagnosed and repaired. Vehicle 2006 Hummer H3 3.5L Title Engine Lacks […]
Engines use masses of air for combustion and it has to be measured somehow for the computers to know how much fuel to mix in. When these systems malfunction, they can cause all sorts of issues. Follow this Real Fix to see how a mass airflow sensor on this Mazda CX-9 was diagnosed and repaired. […]
It might be Spring but there are still many areas under a deep freeze, and many people can’t live without their heated seats. Follow this Real Fix to see how the non working heated seats in this Chevrolet Equinox were diagnosed and repaired. Vehicle 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4L Title B2509, U0209, Replaced Heated Seat […]
Lots of vehicles have power trunks and liftgates and it’s a real inconvenience when they don’t work. Come on, who wants to manually open the trunk or hatch. Follow this Real Fix to see how a faulty power liftgate was diagnosed and repaired on this Ford Expedition. Vehicle 2007 Ford Expedition EL 5.4L Title B106E, […]
Once again a generic code description requires looking for the fault with good old-fashioned diagnostics procedures. Follow this Real Fix to see how code P1574 was diagnosed and repaired on this 2003 Chevrolet Silverado with a manual transmission. Vehicle 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L Title P1574, Replaced Clutch Pedal Position Switch Complaint The customer states […]
Sometimes a light on the dash can bug you for a while before you address it. If you know your doors are closed but the door ajar light stays on, you might not care. Follow this Real Fix to see how such an issue was diagnosed and corrected on this 2003 Lincoln Navigator. Vehicle 2003 […]
Once again problems with the EVAP problem can be tricky to diagnose. Follow this Real Fix to see how using a smoke machine aided in tracking down the issue on this Volvo V70. Vehicle 2001 Volvo V70 T-5 2.3L Title P0442, P0455, Replaced EVAP Purge Solenoid Valve Complaint The customer states the check engine light […]
Many cars have turbochargers to boost the power allowing you to use a smaller engine. When the turbo isn’t providing boost you’ll certainly notice the lack of power. Follow this Real Fix to see how a lack of power issue was diagnosed on this Volkswagen Passat. Vehicle 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Title Engine Lacks Power, […]