TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan V6-3.6L Mileage: 68,882 Problem: Vehicle was brought in because the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) was on and the engine had a slight misfire. Details: The technician connected a scan tool and found DTC P0303 –…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 128,996 Problem: The vehicle was brought to the shop with the MIL on and a rough running concern. Another shop has already replaced the plugs, air filter and fuel filter, which did not fix…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 2.2L 4 cylinder, VIN F, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 111,846 miles Problem: This vehicle came to the shop because the starter would stay engaged for 2-3 seconds after the engine started and the MIL was illuminated.…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 1.8L 4 CYL, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 48,026 Problem: The customer’s concern was that the MIL was on, the engine idled rough and there was a whistling noise coming from under the hood. Details: The technician pulled two DTCs: P0171…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, L4-2.4L SOHC, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 145,009 Problem: The car was a sublet from a body shop after they did repairs because the radio, turn signals, low beams and the low-speed wipers were inoperative. The steering column switches and…
Vehicle: 2012 Hyundai Elantra, L4-1.8L, Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 118,998 Problem: The customer’s concern was that engine would not idle after it had warmed up. The malfunction indication light was OFF. If the engine speed was held over 800-850 rpm, the engine would stay running. Details: The…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2004 Jeep Wrangler, L6-4.0L, VIN S, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 167,000 Problem: The vehicle was brought to the shop because the emissions monitors kept resetting and the engine intermittently stalled. Details: Another shop had previously replaced the rear B1S2 O2 sensor due to…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2003 Ford F-250, 4WD, Super Duty, 7.3L DSL Turbo V-8, VIN F Mileage: 199,556 Problem: When applying the brakes with doors closed and engine running, the dash and speedometer lamps dim. When the door is open and the truck is running, the…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Corolla L4-1.8L (2ZR-FE), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 64,120 Problem: Vehicle came in for a no-crank problem and the transmission was stuck in “Park.” Also, the headlights and other lights were inoperative. Details: While checking for grounds, the tech touched the White/Blue…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 4MATIC Sedan, 5.5L V-8, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 73,009 Problem: The shifter goes into “Park” while driving under 12 miles per hour. There were no DTCs. Details: The tech found that, while monitoring the check…
