TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2010 Toyota RAV4, 4WD, L4-2.5L (2AR-FE), Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 98,667 Problem: The customer brought this vehicle in because the A/C was blowing hot air. The tech tested and replaced an A/C amplifier. When that didn’t fix the issue,…
By Rex Tokeshi-Torres / Edmunds Vehicle safety technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Today’s cars can watch your blind spot, help keep you in your lane, automatically hit the brakes…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, L4-1.6L, Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 165,778 Problem: The vehicle was brought to the shop because it was overheating only on short trips around town. It was fine on the freeway. The shop replaced the thermostat, radiator…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2006 GMC Savana 2500, V8-6.6L Turbo DSL, VIN 2 Mileage: 159,003 Problem: The customer complained of intermittent problems with the head lamps going off and on by themselves and fuel pump staying on, even with the key off. There were other…
It has been well over 19 years since the first hybrid in America was sold – the Honda Insight. Now, another Insight is here.
Every week, we get 100s of new confirmed fixes submitted to Direct-Hit by technicians across North America. These fixes get added to our archives so they can be accessed by any of our customers that may be working on a…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE, L4-1.8L, (QG18DE), Automatic Transmission Mileage: 189,002 Problem: Vehicle came into the shop with a crank, no-start problem. The malfunction indicator lamp was not illuminated. Details: The technician tried to connect a scan tool to look…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 4WD, L6-5.9L, VIN C, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 165,336 Problem: The customer brought the truck in because of a long delay when engaging transmission into first gear after sitting overnight. Details: Upon recommendation of the Tech-Assist…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan, L5-2.5L (CBTA), Automatic Transmission Mileage: 72,338 Problem: Vehicle was towed in to the shop for a no-start condition ever since the vehicle was jump-started from another vehicle. According to the vehicle owner, the battery…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328i Sedan (E90) L6-3.0L (N52K) Mileage: 120,003 Problem: The customer’s concern was that the radio worked one day and not the next. All of the radio lights were on but no sound was coming from the…
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 –…
Vehicle: 2011 Infiniti EX35, AWD, V6-3.5L (VQ35HR), Automatic Transmission Mileage: 68,344 PHOTO GALLERY: FUN, INTERESTING & COOL AUTO FACTS Problem: The owner brought the vehicle in because the MIL was on and the engine was running rough. Details: The technician installed a scan tool…
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…
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…
