The Silent Blueprint That Can Affect Shop Profit
Chevy Silverado Can’t Brake Bleeding Problems
Vehicle: 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500, 2WD, L4-2.7L Turbo, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 69,253 miles
Problem: The customer accidentally tore off the right rear brake hose. The technician replaced the hose and vacuum bled the rear brakes. He erased diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C05B0. The brake pedal height felt normal, and the brake, ABS and traction control warning lights went off.
When he started to back the truck out of his stall, the brake, ABS and traction control warning lights came back on, and the brake pedal height dropped about halfway down. Diagnostic trouble code C05B0 returned.
VW Passat Intermittent Idle Fluctuation
Vehicle: 2016 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (A33), L4-1.8L Turbo (CPRA), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 82,908 miles
Problem: The owner brought her Passat to the shop because she was concerned about the idle intermittently fluctuating up and down. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) was not on.
Ford Escape No Start After Used Engine Installed
Vehicle: 2018 Ford Escape, 2WD, L4-1.5L Turbo, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 133,009 miles
Problem: After installing a used engine that had 30K miles on it, the engine would crank but not start. The old engine did start and run prior to the engine swap.
Dirty Oil Cause of Honda Civic Performance Loss
Vehicle: 2005 Honda Civic Si, L4-2.0L, Manual Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 137,406 miles
Problem: The customer was concerned when the car reached 4,000 RPM and the engine cut off. The problem was easily repeatable. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) was off.
The Presidential Parade Vehicles of July Fourth
When people think about what Americans love, two things often come to mind: patriotism and automobiles. Since the first Fourth of July celebration took place in 1777 in Philadelphia and Boston, Americans have turned Independence Day into a full-blown celebration – complete with fireworks, flags, and a symbolic rejection of taxed tea.
Seat Snacks and Sodas Creates Sticky Electrical Situation
Toyota is known for building robust vehicles, especially those based on the Land Cruiser chassis. This reputation extends to its luxury counterpart, the LX570. Aside from the pesky height-adjustable air suspension, the chassis is both rugged and capable. So when a 2008 LX570 rolled into the shop with a dead battery caused by several controls staying on, even with the key in the off position, it was a bit out of the ordinary.
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Report looks at why repair costs are up, notes necessity of ADAS recalibration
Repairer Driven News’ Lurah Lowery reviews the SambaSafety Study
According to SambaSafety, a cloud-based driver risk management solutions company, the average number of replacement parts involved in a repair job has grown 15% over the past five years, adding up to half of the total repair cost.
Ram Funk: Musty Odors Present in Hot/Humid Conditions
TRENDING TSB
2006-2007 Dodge Ram Customers have reported a musty odor in their vehicles, especially in hot and humid conditions. This smell appears when leaves or other foreign material blocks the drain for the cooling coil housing. Dodge has issued tech bulletin 24-006-06 with a solution of cleaning the evaporator coil, applying a specialized cleaner and protective coating, and ensuring proper drainage.
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