Ram Diesel Stalls Intermittently
Vehicle: 2014 Dodge Ram 1500, 4WD, V6-3.0L Turbo DSL, Automatic Transmission
Mileage: 125,996
Problem: The owner brought his truck to the shop because the engine would intermittently stall while driving at any speed. It would also sometimes crank over but not start. The malfunction indicator light was not on.
BMW Convertible Top is Inoperative
Vehicle: 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster (E85), L6-3.0L (M54), Automatic Transmission
Mileage: 192,557
Problem: The vehicle was in the shop to fix an inoperative convertible top issue.
Grand Cherokee Hard Shifts - DTCs P0932 And P0935
Vehicle: 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD, V8-4.7L, Automatic Transmission
Mileage: 188,602
Problem: The owner was concerned that the transmission had developed a harsh bang when shifting into gear and while shifting between gears on acceleration. In addition to the noise, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on.
Finding the missing links
Sometimes the automotive business rewards excellence by giving a great technician the tough jobs while the gravy goes to the run-of-the-mill mechanic. Such was the case for Eric*. His boss owned multiple auto repair locations and Eric was asked to leave his home turf and bat clean-up at one of the locations that needed his expertise.
3 Manufacturer Specific Hybrid Safety Tips
Can hybrid and electric vehicles be dangerous to work on? Absolutely. However, if you get proper training and follow OEM repair procedures, you can service and repair them safely and efficiently. Here are a few manufacturer-specific hybrid safety tips that will help you do just that.
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