Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer, 2WD, V8-4.6L, VIN W, Automatic transmission/transaxle Mileage: 196,459 Problem: After the owner tried replacing the #5 coil, to repair a P0305 misfire diagnostic trouble code (DTC), this Explorer ended up at the shop with a hard…
TECH TIP (courtesy from ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2018 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan, AWD (F30), L4-2.0L Turbo (B46O) Mileage: 46,778 Problem: The customer brought their Beemer in because the A/C was not working. Another shop had already replaced the expansion valve and…
TECH TIP (courtesy from ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, 4WD, L6-5.9L DSL Turbo, VIN 7, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 172,556 Problem: The owner of this Dodge Ram brought the truck in because the engine would start and run for about…
Demand for electric vehicles continues to grow as gas prices hover around a record-high national average of $5 per gallon. Sales in Q1 2022 of 173,561 electric vehicles represents an increase of 76 percent from Q1 2021. Affordable electric vehicles continue…
ALLDATA’s Tech-Assist team recently logged an important customer support milestone: the 100,000th case solved by the diagnostic and repair hotline service. Since its debut in 2014, Tech-Assist has earned rave reviews for its dedicated team of ASE-Certified Master Technicians, quick response…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2012 Kia Sorento, 2WD, L4-2.4L, VIN 6, (GDI), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 97,886 Problem: After a Kia dealer replaced the long block under the SC147 Theta II Engine Safety Recall campaign, the Sorento was barely…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, L4-2.4L, VIN B, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Mileage: 146,785 Problem: This vehicle was parked for several months and only moved about 50 feet once a week. The owner towed it to the…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2011 Ford F350 Super Duty, 2WD, 6.7L Turbo Diesel, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 78,009 Problem: The vehicle came into the shop running rough and the MIL was on. Details: The technician connected a scan tool and retrieved the following DTCs: P0201…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2003 Toyota RAV4, 2WD, 2.0L, Automatic Transmission Mileage: 220,336 Problem: The vehicle came from another shop. They had installed a new Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor but the MIL/DTC would not clear. Details: The technician pulled DTC P0171. The fuel trims verified that…
TECH TIPS (courtesy of ALLDATA) Vehicle: 2008 Lincoln Navigator, 2WD, V8-5.4L, automatic transmission Mileage: 89,766 Problem: This Navigator came because the auto climate control with rear A/C stopped working. Details: When checked, the compressor was not coming on – even when the defrosters were activated. All the…
