It’s not just brakes, it’s confidence
Dodge Ram 2500 Blows White Smoke Only at 60mph
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 4WD, L6-5.9L DSL Turbo, VIN C, Manual Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 198,019
Problem: The truck was towed in for a no-start condition. The technician found the #5 injector was bad. He replaced #5 and #6 injectors and the fuel filter. NOTE: The other four injectors were replaced previously. After the repairs, the engine started right up, but on the test drive, the technician noticed a lot of white smoke with blue tint coming out of the tailpipe at a steady 2000 rpm or about 60mph. The engine started fine and did not smoke at idle or when revving the engine in Neutral or Park. The smoke stopped immediately when accelerating or when decelerating. When smoking, the technician noticed sounds like an injector tick or rattle, but it also went away either by accelerating or decelerating.
No Start After Headlight Replacement
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, L4-2.4L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 89,005
Problem: The vehicle was in the shop for a headlight replacement. After replacing the passenger headlamp bulb, the engine would crank over but not start. The headlamp functioned briefly then went out.
BMW X3 ABS, 4x4 Lights and Multiple Warning indicators On
Vehicle: 2008 BMW X3, 3.0i (E83), L6-3.0L (N52K), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 179,076
Problem: The customer brought the vehicle in because both the ABS and the 4x4 lights were on and multiple warning indicators were on in the dash.
Ford F150 4WD Not Working
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Truck F150, 4WD, V8-5.4L SOHC, VIN 5, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 98,887 miles
Problem: The owner says that the transfer case would not shift into 4WD when turning the switch to 4WD High or 4WD Low.
Revving Up for Success
Four Strategies to Accelerate Your Shop After the Slow Season
The automotive repair industry experiences a predictable slowdown each year as customers enter their "saving for the holidays" phase, followed by the "I'll wait until the new year" mindset. Sound familiar? As we emerge from this seasonal lull, now is the perfect time to position your shop for a strong comeback.
ALLDATA Upgrades Flagship Products
Help Your Shop Work Smarter and Faster with ALLDATA’s Two New Powerful Enhancements
In today’s fast-paced automotive repair industry, efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Every minute saved in the shop translates to improved productivity, happier customers, and a healthier bottom line. That’s why ALLDATA continues to invest in tools and features designed to streamline your workflow and give your technicians the information they need—fast.
Full Body Airbags Debut on Chinese Minivan
Repairer Driven News’ Lurah Lowery Reports on Yanfeng’s Innovation
Global automotive supplier Yanfeng’s first-of-its-kind passenger seat airbag system will debut on a minivan in China. Revealed in 2023, in the event of a collision, passengers would be wrapped in a cocoon-like safety restraint system, including a Pre-Crash Seat Rapid Return mechanism, Follow Up Seat, Hoodie Airbag, Buttock Airbag, and Seat Integrated Seat Belt – All Belt to Seat.
BMW Flashing Lights Surprise Owners with Turn Signals
TRENDING TSB
Owners of BMW X3 and X5 models up to 2019 have reported exterior lights intermittently flashing on and off — a phenomenon that reminds drivers that BMWs do, in fact, come equipped with turn signals. BMW Service Information Bulletin SI B63 07 21 addresses this condition when fault code 80442A is stored, pointing to a potential issue within the headlight rotary switch LIN circuit.
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