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It seems like the Dieselgate scandal has never stopped hounding German carmaker Volkswagen. Years after the diesel emissions scandal first
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Nissan U1000 trouble code Diagnose and fix Nissan U1000 trouble code The Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication line for digital communication between modules. The CAN bus is a high speed multiplex communication system with excellent error detection ability. A U1000 trouble code means there’s a problem with the CAN bus. Nissan issues a service bulletin NTB06-009a Nissan has issued a service bulletin NTB06-009a to address a common Nissan U1000 trouble code on the vehicles listed below. Nissan has found that the U1000 trouble code is most often … Read More
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Battery Saver Active Message on GM vehicles Diagnose and fix a Battery Saver Active Message on GM vehicles GM service bulletin addresses Battery Saver Active Message on GM vehicles GM has issued a service bulletin #PIT4918 to address a Battery Saver Active message on 2010 Cheverolet Equinox vehicles. Start your diagnostics by checking for trouble codes. If you find a B1517 code, this bulletin applies. GM states that the problem may be caused by an open condition in circuit #50 in the charging system. Most common causes of B1517 and … Read More
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Subaru Throttle Body Relearn — idle relearn Subaru stalls after battery disconnect If you have a Subaru stalls after battery disconnect, here’s why it happens and what you can do to fix it. Subarus since the mid 2000’s have an electronic throttle body. Over time those throttle bodies can develop carbon buildup. As the carbon builds up, the ECM learns a new “home” position for the throttle plate. However, when you disconnect the battery or clean the throttle body, you must perform a Subaru throttle body relearn. Subaru calls it … Read More
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P0411 on Equinox and Terrain Diagnose and fix Equinox and TerrainP0411 P0411: Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Air Flow Detected Diagnostic steps Using a scan tool with live data, monitor the Air Injection Reaction (AIR) solenoid sensor data. There are two voltages to monitor; 1-2 and 3-4. When the AIR solenoid is off, look for voltages between 2.5-2.7 volts. Use the bi-direction scan tool to activate the AIR solenoid; voltage should rise to 3.3 volts on both sensors. Start the AIR pump using the scan tool or using jumper wires … Read More
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Hyundai P0011 — Diagnose and fix What is a Hyundai P0011? The official designation is P0011 ’A’ Camshaft Position-Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) On an engine with variable valve timing (VVT), the ECM pulses oil pressure to advance or retard camshaft timing to obtain maximum performance. The pulsed oil fills chambers in the camshaft phaser. As the chambers fill or empty, they rotate the camshaft forward or backward. #1 cause of Hyundai P0011 Using the wrong oil viscosity. The ECM assumes you’ve used the recommended oil viscosity. Knowing … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Are you looking for ways to apply for tag renewal in Florida? Vehicle tags are vital to keeping your ride on
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A goal that all businesses want to achieve is to generate revenue. All the things that would make the business
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Average Roughness, often abbreviated as AR, is a statistical measure of the surface roughness of a material. It is defined
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Locksmiths are trained to deal with a variety of car central locking system problems and other automotive locksmith services. The
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