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 […]
It’s nice when a simple test will solve your problem. SureTrack community member Bobomx250 had a Hyundai Sonata in their shop that was hard to start and would die after refueling. Codes led to a purge valve problem but functional and electrical tests did not indicate a bad component. They posed the question to the community, […]
It’s the peak of summer and shops are full of vehicles with air conditioning problems. SureTrack community member SpidellChris had a Ford van in their shop with a problem where the air would come out of the defroster vents when you stepped on the gas. They posed the question to the community, and with the […]
A lot of people have never heard of a yaw rate sensor or even know what it does. It’s a critical part of the traction or stability control systems in modern vehicles and helps the computer determine if the vehicle is slipping or sliding sideways. Follow this Real Fix to see how the diagnosis of […]
Ok, you’ve got a car in your shop that’s running like a dog but you can’t figure out what is wrong, what do you do? SureTrack community member cliffs1960 had a Chrysler 300 in their shop that had a misfire only on one side of the engine and a bad smell from the exhaust. They posed […]
Ever heard of a Smart Alternator Charging System? On Fords equipped with this system, it is used to make sure the alternator only charges when needed to reduce emissions and conserve fuel. But when this system fails, you may not be charging at all. Follow this Real Fix to see how to diagnose a code […]