RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Engine Lifter Problems Symptoms Ticking or tapping noises from the engine Rough idling or misfires, especially under light throttle Check-engine light with codes related to cylinder misfires Possible Causes & Fixes Valve Lifter Failures: Trucks equipped with Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) can experience lifter collapse or sticking.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Engine Concerns Some owners of the 2.7L V6 Bronco have experienced sudden engine power loss, knocking sounds, or complete engine failure, sometimes traced back to valve or valvetrain failures. Software updates and ensuring the intercooler/hoses are leak-free can help. Additionally, some 2.3L

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

Modern vehicles use multiplexing to reduce the complexity of the wiring harness while adding new functions. In the menu, we can see the different modules on the vehicle. For most vehicles, the crankshaft position sensor must be relearned after the procedure. Special tests can include EVAP, ADAS and many others on the vehicle.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 15, 2024

Modern vehicles use multiplexing to reduce the complexity of the wiring harness while adding new functions. In the menu, we can see the different modules on the vehicle. For most vehicles, the crankshaft position sensor must be relearned after the procedure. Special tests can include EVAP, ADAS and many others on the vehicle.

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Alex's Autohaus

JANUARY 31, 2025

Electrical Faults and Failures Range Rovers have complex electrical and computer systems to manage all of the various systems within the vehicle, but this complexity comes at a price. BMW V8 engines prone to valve cover gasket leaks 2006-2009: 4.2L Supercharged engines commonly experience timing cover leaks 2010-2012: 5.0L

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

CC: How many times has this happened to you: your customer drives up in a car with the check engine light illuminated. Today’s vehicles are more complicated than ever before and things are only getting more complex. Naturally, as an experienced service advisor you ask about what the car is experiencing. Simple right?

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While a check engine light, or CEL, can mean a lot of different things, from a bad fuel cap to a failed ignition system, it’s a serious issue and should be remedied as soon as possible. Here in Los Angeles these CELs and trouble codes can result in a failed emissions test, preventing you from registering your vehicle.

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Wayne's Automotive Center

MARCH 7, 2019

Beginning in 1996, Wayne’s Automotive Center automotive specialists could utilize a standardized framework to help figure out what’s going on with a vehicle. This problem framework works with the Engine Control Modules for every car. The ECM will provide a report in the form of a “trouble code.”

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Alex's Autohaus

DECEMBER 30, 2024

We’ve also noticed battery drain issues, especially in vehicles parked for extended periods. However, we’ve found persistent problems often necessitate steering wheel replacement – a known fix that Volkswagen has implemented for many affected vehicles. Need expert help with your MK8 GTI?

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 29, 2024

That may be easier said than done, because it takes a lot of time to understand both the scan tool and how well it interacts with the vehicles you’re working on, but there are a few factors that can help you dive a little deeper into the functions at your fingertips. Don’t let them be just an expensive code reader.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 28, 2024

Several factors impact the charge: The vehicle’s make and model The cost of the parts The repair’s complexity (longer repair times incur higher costs) The local labor charges Your warranty coverage Next, let’s look at some telltale signs of a failing purge valve. Next, let’s find out what causes these symptoms.

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Alex's Autohaus

AUGUST 27, 2024

When this happens, a software update or reprogramming will often solve the problem Electrical Issues Electrical issues are not uncommon on the first generation X3. When this happens, the VANOS system will not function properly, causing a check engine light, loss of power, and rough running.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Understanding both the scan tool and its compatibility with the vehicles you’re servicing requires considerable time and effort. Beyond security, internet access is essential for accessing technician assistance features, service information databases and communicating with proprietary software applications.

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RepairSmith

JULY 17, 2024

By understanding these points, you can better grasp why the P0157 code appears and the role each component plays in your vehicle’s performance. Why P0157 Trouble Code Occurs Several factors can trigger the P0157 code in your vehicle. It serves as a warning that something in the vehicle’s system isn’t working correctly.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Lack of Fuel If you’ve run out of gasoline, but there’s some leftover fuel in the fuel rail, you’ll hear the engine cranking, and the car may start. However, your vehicle will die the second this gasoline depletes. However, a bad fuel pump (from contaminated fuel and overheating) won’t deliver fuel to the engine.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But when combined with frequent backfiring and engine stalling at idle, youve got a recipe for an intolerable driving experience. So whats gone wrong with your vehicle? Its likely a faulty idle air control valve, which regulates airflow to the engine for maintaining idle speed. How Long Do Idle Air Control Valves Last?

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RepairSmith

JANUARY 11, 2024

Install the New Sensor Before you install the new sensor, ensure it’s the right match for your vehicle. Also, if you can’t find the exact match, it should at least be compatible with your engine. The diagnostic software recalibrates the positioning between the camshaft and crankshaft position sensor (CKP sensor).

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This reduces fuel pressure and prevents the fuel injectors from delivering enough fuel from the fuel pump to the engine. A clogged fuel injector, fuel filter, or intake valve may also cause an engine to misfire and trigger the check engine light. Still curious about your shaky vehicle?

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 28, 2023

12 Reasons Why RPMs Go Up and Down While Parked The typical culprits for fluctuating RPM while your vehicle is parked include: 1. Vacuum Leaks A vacuum leak is when air enters the engine without passing through the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. You should ideally take your vehicle to a mechanic for a proper diagnosis. Let’s begin.

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RepairSmith

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This premature combustion creates uneven pressure in the engine and causes damage to its internal components. Solution: Check your owner’s manual for the octane rating required by your vehicle. Solution: Here’s how you can clean carbon deposits: Warm the engine and let it run at 2,000 RPMs.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A flashing check engine light and codes P0301 to P0308 are a surefire indication that one or more cylinders are misfiring. Second, it provided a way for emissions regulators to test the emissions and confirm that a vehicle is performing as it should. Misfires are detected using crankshaft speed and piston position.

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