Disposing HV Batteries
What happens to a hybrid or electric vehicle’s high-voltage (HV) battery or battery pack at the end of its life? Do they get recycled or tossed into a landfill? The good news is, HV batteries can be recycled, but you must do so using explicit steps and safety procedures.
A Variable Valve Timing hack that saves hours
Have an engine misfire or lack of power? Confused by Variable Valve Timing (VVT) codes? The car may also have cam sensor, crank/cam correlation codes and fuel trim problems.
This f-250 has morning issues
Kyle was hoping for a quiet Friday afternoon at the Kempt garage. He was still recovering from a bad sunburn and the aftereffects of overeating incurred during the recent Memorial Day weekend. Any hope of a quick and peaceful end to the workweek ended when a local farmer, Ben Gleaner, drove up in a 2011 Ford Super Duty truck with a 6.7L Turbo Diesel.
Cave-In! Detaching Headliner on Soft Top Bronco
TRENDING TSB
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.
Acadia no start - does not crank
Vehicle: 2009 GMC Acadia, FWD, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 88,720
Problem: The Acadia was towed to the shop for a no start/does not crank concern
F-150 Multiple Systems Inoperative – One Cause!
Vehicle: 2016 Ford F-150, 4WD, V8-5.0L, Automatic transmission/transaxle
Mileage: 122,872
Problem: The customer had her F-150 towed into the shop because the radio, HVAC controls and the electric power steering was inoperative.
Lowered Lexus LS400 Cranks, No Start, Multiple Systems Inoperative
Vehicle: 2000 Lexus LS 400, V8-4.0L (1UZ-FE), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 230,990
Problem:
Odd Fix for Prius Hybrid with DTC P3009
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Prius, L4-1.5L (1NZ-FXE) Hybrid, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 166,050
Problem: The Prius was brought to the shop with the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on. The owner said that the vehicle’s performance seemed normal.
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