February 2024

Learn how to diagnose overheating problems with this Subaru radiator fan wiring diagram Most Subaru boxer engines have two radiator fans; one main fan and one sub fan for the AC. The ECM uses temperature data from the engine coolant temperature sensor to turn on the main fan and turns on the sub fan when the driver operates the AC. Follow how the radiator fans work using the Subaru radiator fan wiring diagram below. Subaru radiator fan components 2 fuses to power the three relay control coils 2 25A fuses … Read More
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Learn how to perform a Honda TPMS calibration The Honda tire pressure monitoring system warns you if tire pressure is 25% or more below the recommended tire pressure shown on the door decal in the driver’s door area. If you’ve had a TPMS warning light on or you’ve filled your tires, you should perform a Honda TPMS calibration. Other times to perform a calibration: – When you rotate the tires. – when you replace the tire(s). – When you update the VSA modulator-control unit. – If you replace the VSA … Read More
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The pros and cons of disconnecting a car battery to prevent battery discharge As we discovered during the pandemic, car batteries lose their charge when they’re not used for a long period. In fact, so many car batteries died during the pandemic that the sheer number of replacement batteries needed has caused lead prices to skyrocket and that’s mostly responsible for the much higher battery prices we see now.  Some have proposed disconnecting a car battery during periods of nonuse is the way to save your battery. It’s one option, … Read More
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Service bulletin fix for a Subaru blower fan doesn’t work condition Subaru has issued a service bulletin #10-96-19 to address a situation where a Subaru blower fan doesn’t work. The symptoms may appear as a totally inoperative blower fan on models with Auto AC, or a blower fan that only works on high speed on vehicles with manual climate control. The service bulletin applies to the vehicles listed below: Vehicles affected by Subaru service bulletin #10-96-19 2012-16 Impreza 2013-17 Crosstrek 2014-18 Forester 2015 – 18 WRX and WRX STI Why … Read More
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Learn what a  P2763 code means, how to diagnose it and how to fix the problem P2763 Lock-Up Duty Solenoid Circuit (High) Lock-up duty solenoid is faulty or output signal circuit is open or shorted. A P2763 code is defined as: Lock-Up Duty Solenoid Circuit (High) Lock-up duty solenoid is faulty or output signal circuit is open or shorted. This code pertains to the lock up feature in the torque converter of the automatic transmission. How a lock-up torque converter works A torque converter’s job is to take the place … Read More
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Learn how to fix a Window drops down condition and an Open Then Close Driver Window message on the dash GM has issued a service bulletin #21-NA-046 to address an issue where the window drops down about 1/4″ or more, causing wind noise. The window movement occurs when using the sound system in the vehicle and directly after a high volume/high bass event. The event may be followed by a dash warning message advising you to Open Then Close Driver Window. Vehicles affected by GM service bulletin #21-NA-046 2018-21 GMC … Read More
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2018 Fusion Fuse Diagram 2018 Fusion fuse diagram for two fuse boxes, one under the hood and one under the dash. The underhood fuse box is called the Battery Junction Box, while the one under the dash is called the body control module. 2018 Fusion Fuse Diagram for the battery junction box F1 30 Panoramic roof *** Windshield wiper motor, right front ***25 F3 15 Rain sensor module F5 20 Rear passenger power outlet socket F7 20 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) F8 20 EVAP purge valve, EVAP canister vent valve, … Read More
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2018 F150 Fuse Diagram 2018 F150 Fuse Diagram for two fuse boxes; the battery junction box and the body control module 2018 F150 Fuse Diagram for the battery junction box F1 25 Horn F2 50 Cooling Fan Motor 1, Aux Cooling Fan Motor F3 30 Windshield wiper motor F4 60 Body Control Module (BCM) F5 30 Starter motor F6 20 Instrument panel power point 1 F7 Not used F8 20 Instrument panel power point 2 F9 30 Fuel pump relay F10 5 Rain sensor F11 Not used F12 15 Upfitter … Read More
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