Problem: The customer brought the car to the shop because, after starting the car, the TPMS light would flash for a minute then stay on continually. This would happen every drive cycle. The vehicle had stock steel wheels and hubcaps.
Problem: The customer’s concern was that engine would not idle after it had warmed up. The malfunction indication light was OFF. If the engine speed was held over 800-850 rpm, the engine would stay running.
Vehicle: 2014 Ford Fusion, FWD, L4-2.0L Turbo, Automatic Transmission
Mileage: 23,009
Problem: A DTC, U0401 (Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A) won’t clear from all modules after recent collision repairs were made. The scan tool also reported an ABS/TCS steering module message. The vehicle had been in a rear-end collision and the front bumper was damaged as well.
Problem: The car was a sublet from a body shop after repairs because the radio, turn signals, low beams and the low-speed wipers were inoperative. The steering column switches and front ECU had already been replaced.
Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) Automatic Transaxle
Mileage: 128,996
Problem: The vehicle was brought to the shop with the MIL on and a rough running concern. Another shop has already replaced the plugs, air filter and fuel filter, which did not fix the problem.
Vehicle: 2007 Dodge Caravan, V6-3.3L, VIN R Automatic Transmission
Mileage: 151,998
Problem: This vehicle came to the shop because the engine would crank but not start and the MIL was on. The camshaft (CMP) and crankshaft (CKP) sensors had already been replaced but did not fix the problem.
Problem: This vehicle came to the shop because the temp gauge intermittently dropped to 165° F after engine had completely warmed-up. The MIL (malfunction indicator light) was on.
Problem: This vehicle came to the shop for hesitation and poor acceleration. The technician found DTC P2138 – Throttle Position Sensor D/E Incorrect Voltage Correlation.
Problem: This vehicle had erratic gauge and warning light operation and the HVAC controls only worked intermittently. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) was on as well as the ABS, TCS and Security lights. Additionally, the fuel level gauge was inoperative.
Vehicle: 2007 Volkswagen Eos (1F7) L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY)
Mileage: 102,605
Problem: This VW came to the shop with the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) on and the customer’s concerns were that the vehicle had no power and no throttle response. The vehicle would go into limp-in mode anytime there was a load on the engine.
Problem: The vehicle was brought in because the engine intermittently hesitated and bogged on acceleration. The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) was on. The problem had occurred only three times before.
Vehicle: 2008 Mercedes Benz C 300 (204.054) V6-3.0L (272.947)
Mileage: 106,233
Problem: This vehicle was brought to the shop with the Malfunction Indication Lamp on. The technician found DTC 0814, a manufacturer’s code for “Left bank secondary air injection pump malfunction.” The standard SAE code for this same issue is P0410.
Problem: The customer’s concern was that the radio worked one day and not the next. All of the radio lights were on but no sound was coming from the speakers. There were no DTCs.
Vehicle: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD, V6 3.6L, Automatic Transmission
Mileage: 26,990
Problem: With a scan tool, the technician checked activation status in the power lift gate module to see if module was receiving a signal when a switch was pressed (handle switch, interior swit
Problem: The customer noted that all of the exterior lights were inoperative, the windshield wipers would begin at any time without being activated by the switch and the instrument cluster would intermittently stop working.
Problem: Vehicle was towed in to the shop for a no-start condition ever since the vehicle was jump-started from another vehicle. According to the vehicle owner, the battery was not jumped backwards. There was no flash and no arching marks visible on the battery terminals.
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, L4-2.2L, VIN F, Automatic Transmission
Mileage: 112,006
Problem: The customer stated that his vehicle’s tail lamps were not working. Also, when rear defroster was turned to the “On” position, the reverse lamps illuminate and the dome light intermittently came on.
