Since 2015, Driver Assistance Systems (DAS) have become common in most new cars. There are a total of 5 levels to these systems. A Level 5 vehicle is fully autonomous in most circumstances.
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If you have ever considered purchasing a used car at auction for a fraction of the blue book price, think carefully.
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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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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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Dexron III transmission fluid versus Dexron VI transmission fluid The Dexron series of transmission fluids was introduced by GM in 1967 as Dexron B. The fluid went through several revisions C, D, and E before being replaced by Dexron-III (F) in 1993. Dexron-III(F) was build on Group 2+ base oil and an additive package. Dexron-III(F) was designed to provide better friction stability, more high-temperature oxidation stability, and better material compatibility. Unfortunately, Dexron-III(F) wasn’t as durable and didn’t provide enough shear stability or prevent enough oxidation prevention. GM’s upgrade to Dexron … Read More
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Ford Focus Overheats and P0480 — Diagnose and fix A faulty engine cooling fan module can cause a Ford Focus to overhead at idle, but cool fine at highway speeds. The faulty module can also set a P0480 trouble code. Test for power and ground to the engine cooling fan module 1) Remove the cooling fan relay. With the key in the RUN position, check for battery power to terminal 1 in the relay socket (power to the relay control coil from fuse 32). 2)Next, check for battery power on … Read More
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Ford Focus P0087 — Diagnose and fix Ford Focus P0087 — What does it mean? The code is defined as: P0087 – Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low. The symptom is: extreme lack of power. Most common causes of Ford Focus P0087 • Faulty high pressure fuel pump • Leaking fuel injector(s) How to diagnose P0087 You’ll need a scan tool with live data to diagnose the problem. These gasoline direct injection engine have two fuel pumps; a low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank and a high … Read More
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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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