September 2022

Ford Parking Brake Service Mode — Activate or Deactivate Maintenance Mode Many Ford vehicles use an electronic parking brake (EPB). The electronic parking brake uses an electric motor to apply and release the parking brakes. When performing a brake job on vehicles equipped EPB, you must deactivate the EPB using the procedures listed below. Deactivate Ford Electronic Parking Brake 1.    Turn the Ignition to the ON position. 2.     Press down all the way on the accelerator pedal and hold it while also pushing down on the EPB switch. Continue to … Read More
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Exhaust resonator purpose— what it does A muffler reduces exhaust noise volume, but an exhaust resonator changes the sound of the exhaust. The resonator’s is mostly a hollow tube with a few baffles that cause it to act like “echo chamber” where the exhaust noise bounces off the sides, colliding with one another and cancelling out the highest pitched sound frequencies. Exhaust resonatorsExhaust resonators Should you replace a resonator if it rusts out? Yes. Any muffler shop can install a replacement resonator on your vehicle. It does not have to … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
It can be embarrassing and inconvenient when your motorcycle battery dies while you are on the road. Most of the
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Upon exploring various car shipping options, you might notice that not all shipping companies offer services at the same rates.
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
Summertime is the perfect time to take your motorcycle out for a ride, but it can also be one of
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P0AA6 Prius No Start What the P0AA6 code is all about The Toyota power management control ECU monitors the insulation resistance between the high voltage circuits and body. If the insulation resistance decreases, the power management control ECU stores a trouble code P0AA6 along with a detail information code suffix. Most inexpensive scan tools don’t read the detail code suffix and without the suffix, you really don’t know where to start your diagnostic. P0AA6 information suffix detail codes P0AA6 -526 The insulation resistance between the high-voltage circuit and the body … Read More
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Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Blower Motor Recall Ford and Lincoln recall 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles due to faulty blower motors that can fail and start a fire. Ford and the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration announce a recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 to repair 198,482 2015-2017 Expedition and Navigator vehicles. Recall Fix Ford and Lincoln dealers will remove the faulty blower motors and replace with a new unit for free. Contact your local Ford or Lincoln dealer to schedule and appointment for the repar. Reference recall … Read More
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