GMC Savana Cranks, No Start – DTCs P0689, P1682
Vehicle: 2016 GMC Savana 2500, V8-4.8L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 242,385
Problem: The Savana was towed to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, and the engine would crank over but not start.
F350 With Multiple Warning Lamps On, Multiple U-codes Set
Vehicle: 2017 Ford F350, 4WD, Super Duty, V8-6.2L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 135,562
Problem: The driver of this snowplow Ford F350 complained that multiple warning lamps were on, such as the brake light, ABS and malfunction indicator light (MIL).
Dodge Sprinter Keeps Running with Ignition Switch Off
Vehicle: 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500, V6-3.0L DSL Turbo, VIN 45, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 159,159
Problem: The operator of this Sprinter complained that the engine kept running after the ignition switch was turned off. The engine oil level was on the mark, so he didn’t think the run-on was caused by an oil leak into the combustion chamber.
GMC Sierra Lacks Power – No DTCS
Vehicle: 2013 GMC Sierra 2500, 4WD, V8-6.0L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 86,910
Problem: The customer complained that the engine in his truck had no power to climb hills or pull out into traffic. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) was not on.
GETTING INTERNET ACCESS TO ALL CORNERS OF YOUR SHOP
Slow connection to the internet, weak Wi-Fi signal, and dead spots in Wi-Fi coverage are all common problems in many shops. With sources of electromagnetic interference and lots of metal surfaces, a shop can be a Wi-Fi nightmare. Since so much of what we do in automotive repair requires reliable internet access, here are some ways to improve existing Wi-Fi coverage or add new service.
Repairer Driven News: New York Times shines spotlight on why collision repair costs continue to rise
A recent New York Times article focused on the ever-increasing costs of vehicle collision repair has caught the attention of the industry.
Shared several times by our readers, the article reported by The Times says that the average cost of repairs has soared 36% since 2018 and could top $5,000 by the end of this year, according to Mitchell International. And increased repair costs mean increased insurance premiums too, which according to the article, increased 17% between May 2022 and May 2023.
Disturbing Sounds During Chrysler 300 Acceleration
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Rear seated passengers of the 2021-23 soft-topped Ford Bronco have complained of a detaching headliner. This hair style-altering stalactite may be due to a faulty factory installation process which over time has caused the headliner to droop down in the rear of the vehicle, over the rear passenger seats and cargo area.
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