Remove Check Engine Light Remove Hydraulics Remove Mechanic
article thumbnail

BMW Transfer Case Service

Tomorrow's Technician

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. engine and 6L45 transmission with 65,000 miles on it. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L The Bimmer was driven with a scanner to see what was up.

article thumbnail

BMW Transfer Case Service

Brake & Front End

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. engine and 6L45 transmission with 65,000 miles on it. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L The Bimmer was driven with a scanner to see what was up.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

7 Alarming Reasons Your Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor

RepairSmith

Fluid Leaks Pressing the brake pedal compresses the brake fluid , creating hydraulic pressure in the brake lines. This hydraulic pressure transmits force to the front and rear calipers or each wheel cylinder, which engages the brake pads or shoes, respectively. Once the mechanic diagnoses the issue, they’ll begin fixing it.

article thumbnail

Why Is My Automatic Car Not Shifting Gears?

The NAPA Network

Low Transmission Fluid Your automatic transmission relies on hydraulic fluid pressure to operate. Low Transmission Fluid Pressure You should be seeing a pattern of how important hydraulic fluid is to the operation of an automatic transmission. These issues can range from a simple fix to needing a complete transmission rebuild.

Car 95
article thumbnail

How to Perform a Transmission Solenoid Replacement

RepairSmith

A transmission solenoid is an electro-mechanical valve that controls the flow of transmission fluid. This engages the torque converter, which uses this hydraulic pressure to shift to the correct gear. Transmission control solenoid: Regulates the pressurized hydraulic fluid (line pressure). It can indicate several problems.

article thumbnail

How to Fix the Honda CR-V ‘All Wheel Drive System Problem’

RepairSmith

If the warning pops up without registering any specific code, it’s best to ask a mechanic to identify and fix the issue. Symptoms: ABS warning or Check Engine Light illuminated , reduced fuel economy Solution: Replace faulty sensors 2. This can result in increased emissions and trigger the Check Engine Light.

article thumbnail

What Happens to Your Car When the Serpentine Belt Breaks?

RepairSmith

This results in engine overheating and can cause the temperature gauge to spike into the red zone, triggering the Check Engine Light. You’ll Be Unable to Steer Easily A bad drive belt can cause the power steering pump to fail, preventing it from circulating hydraulic fluid.

Car 52