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The weather has been perfect for Mini adventures and our shop has been flooded with Minis in for a checkup or minor repairs. Although some owners have been putting off service to their Minis for over 18 months, requiring a longer service call to get their vehicle “adventure” worthy again.
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With both used and new car prices soaring, here are our top 10 maintenance tips to take better care of the car you already own.
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Part of any preventative maintenance should include the careful evaluation of your vehicles tires at least every 6 months. Tires are the most critical part of your car. They should be in excellent condition so your car steers, brakes and accelerates properly. Good tires keep you safe, so we include a comprehensive tire evaluation every time you bring your car in for preventative maintenance.
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Kia P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System too Lean (Bank 1) Diagnose and fix Kia P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System too Lean (Bank 1) Kia constantly monitors the upstream and downstream oxygen sensors and constantly changes fuel trims to compensate for rich/lean readings. To properly diagnose a Kia P2096, read the live data on a scan tool for the upstream and downstream oxygen sensors. The upstream sensors should rapidly switch from low to high voltage while the downstream sensor should stay at around 0.6-0.7-volts. If your readings show rapid … Read More
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Alternator voltage drop test — How to What does an alternator voltage drop test prove? An alternator voltage drop test is done to prove the connections between the alternator B+ out and the positive battery terminal and the alterantor’s case grounding to the battery – terminal You’ll need a multimeter set to DC volts to perform an alternator voltage drop test Step 1: Test for voltage drop on the positive side of the alternator circuit Touch one lead to the B+ terminal on the back of the alternator and the … Read More
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Most Common Causes of Alternator Failure Electrical causes of alternator failure 1) Attempting to fully recharge a dead battery using the vehicle’s alternator. The alternator is designed to replenish the battery from the last start and to supply extra power during engine operation. It is NOT designed to output maximum current and voltage for long periods, especially at low engine RPMs found at idle. This causes the rotor, stator and diodes to overheat and fail. Prolonged Maximum Charging Output will cause premature alternator failure. Never operate your alternator for more … Read More
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Battery Conductance Testing — What is it? Most DIYers think that a battery’s voltage is the only indication of its condition. Wrong. Battery voltage only tells you the battery’s State of Charge (SOC), it does not tell you anything about the battery’s State of Health (SOH). To determine battery SOH, you need to conduct either a load test, an internal resistance test or a battery conductance test. What is a battery load test? Using a carbon pile, the battery is loaded to half of its rating cold cranking amp ratings. … Read More
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Hyundai no crank, P0705, 17-AT-005 Diagnose and fix Hyundai no crank and P0705, P0706, P0707, P0708 trouble codes Hyundai has issued a service bulletin 17-AT-005 to address a no crank issue on the vehicles listed below. In addition to the no start, the vehicle may have any of these Hyundai codes: P0705, P0706, P0707, P0708. The symptoms also include: • Check engine light • 4th gear fail safe, • No gear indication in cluster, • Intermittent no crank in P or N Vehicles affected by Hyundai 17-AT-005 service bulletin 2012 … Read More
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Auto AC repair and diagnostics — DIY step by step approach Diagnose and repair your Auto AC using a step by step approach You can diagnose and fix your auto AC yourself, but you’ll need the right tools and a step-by-step approach. Tools you need to fully diagnose and fix your car’s AC system • Manifold gauge set • Probe thermometer • Multi-meter • Thermocouple thermometers to fit your multi-meter Step 1 Preliminary AC checks 1) Check car AC condenser fan operation and condenser fins for blockage The condenser fan … Read More
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Ford P06A8, P0222, P0322 Diagnose Ford P06A8, P0222, P0322 A Ford P06A8 trouble code (defined below) is often accompanied by low power, no throttle response, or a no-start condition, along with trouble codes P0222, and P0322. P06A8 – Sensor Reference Voltage C Circuit Range/Performance P0222 – Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low P0322 – Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal In this case, the P06A8 is most likely the root cause because it depicts a situation where the throttle position sensor and ignition sensor are not seeing the 5-volt … Read More
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