Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 15, 2025

Every experienced mechanic knows that troubleshooting car repairs is as much about instinct as it is about technical skills. But when he started the car, the Check Engine light began flashinga sign that something was seriously wrong. I had never seen a flashing Check Engine light before, Hugo admitted.

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Auto Repair Automotive Check Engine Light Mechanic 264

Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether you’re servicing a gasoline-powered car or working as a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic, recognizing what dashboard alerts mean is crucial for diagnosing and repairing vehicles effectively. Using an OBD-II scanner, mechanics can retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) to pinpoint the exact cause of the issue.

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Automotive Check Engine Light Electric Vehicles Mechanic 251

Solera

MARCH 19, 2025

However, the MAF sensor can become dirty, malfunction, or fail, leading to significant engine performance issues. The comprehensive guide below features step-by-step diagnostic and repair solutions for troubleshooting a faulty MAF sensor. Then, start the engine and monitor its performance, noticing any changes in behavior.

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Check Engine Light Engineering Troubleshooting Mechanic 130

Solera

MARCH 19, 2025

Topics covered below include evaluating the fuel system, spark, ignition, sensors, and related mechanical components to determine the source of a crank no start condition. A crank no start diagnosis involves troubleshooting the underlying cause of a cranking engine that refuses to start. What is a Crank No Start Diagnosis?

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Engineering Check Engine Light Electricity Troubleshooting 130

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These issues need to be resolved before trying to troubleshoot a throttle-by-wire problem. P2119 can be caused by a variety of mechanical and electrical problems. This can be faster than allowing the system to relearn on its own and can prevent giving a customer a car back with the check engine light on.

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Engineering Check Engine Light Vehicle Troubleshooting 130

RepairSmith

AUGUST 2, 2024

And your check engine light pops on? That’s a sign something’s off with combustion, and you could have an engine misfire. Engine misfiring is a serious problem. It creates a mechanical strain on your engine parts, and if you don’t remedy it quickly, the problem can grow to much larger (and expensive) proportions.

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Engineering Check Engine Light IT Mechanic 52

Stringer Auto Repair

JULY 1, 2023

The alternator is responsible for charging the battery while the engine is running, and the wiring system connects all the components and conducts electrical power to various parts of the vehicle. These include dimming headlights, an illuminated check engine light, difficulty starting the engine, and a warning light on the dashboard.

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Electricity Auto Repair Shop Check Engine Light Auto Repair 49