TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, 2WD, L6-6.7L DSL Turbo Mileage: 96,444 Problem: The technician stated that this truck has melted four TIPMs in the last four months and the customer just brought it back complaining that the…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Sequoia, 2WD, V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) Mileage: 198,778 Problem: The vehicle came in to the shop because the HVAC blower was not working. The technician found that the A/C compressor and blower motor were both inoperative. This vehicle was equipped…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger, V6-2.7L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 165,778 Problem: The vehicle was towed in for a no-crank condition. Details: The Technician verified the vehicle has a remote auto-start feature and will not crank. The battery was dead and failed the load test,…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2009 Kia Rondo, L4-2.4L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 122,445 Problem: The engine cranked but would not start. Example of a bad…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD, 3.6L V6 Mileage: 38,602 Problem: The power lift gate (hatch) will intermittently unlock and open when shifted into Reverse. Details: First, the Tech-Assist consultant suggested using a scan tool to check the activation…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Maxima, V6-3.5L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 172,098 Problem: This vehicle had erratic gauge and warning light operation and the HVAC controls only worked intermittently. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) was ON as well as the ABS,…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2010 Mercedes Benz C 300, 4MATIC, V6-3.0L Mileage: 98,220 Problem: The customer complained the right low beam headlight was burnt out. He replaced it but the headlamp still inoperative. Details: The tech verified the fuses were okay and replaced the right headlamp…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 Land Rover LR3 (LA) V8-4.4L Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 112,003 Problem: After replacing the battery, the customer noticed the rear suspension was lower than normal. The tech retrieved a DTC C1131 – an Air Spring Air Supply code from the Suspension Module.…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2008 Mini Cooper S (R56), L4-1.6L Turbo (N14), VIN WMWMF73518TV33661 Mileage: 114,261 Problem: The exterior lights and windshield wipers were not working. Details: The customer mentioned that he regularly gets in the car with snow on his boots…
The transmission would not upshift from low gear.
