Unusual Fix for Transit Fuel Pump Fuse Issue
Vehicle: 2016 Ford Transit 350 HD, L5-3.2L DSL Turbo, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 135,967
Problem: When this Transit quit running, the owner checked the fuses and found the fuel pump fuse was bad, so he replaced it. The Transit ran for a while but unfortunately, the fuse blew again, so he had it towed to a shop.
Mercedes GLC300 ECO Start/Stop Issue
Vehicle: 2018 Mercedes Benz GLC300 4MATIC (253.949), L4-2.0L Turbo (274.920), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 55,429
Problem: The customer stated that when stopping, the engine will intermittently shut off and not restart when trying to accelerate from the stop. He must put the shifter back in Park and use the push button to restart it.
Pathfinder Instrument Cluster Goes Black - Engine Will Intermittently Shut Off
Vehicle: 2017 Nissan-Datsun Pathfinder, 4WD, V6-3.5L (VQ35DD), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 208,112
Problem: After the vehicle sits overnight, everything on the dash instrument cluster will intermittently flash (blip), then go black as soon as the engine starts. The customer also stated that sometimes the engine will completely shut off.
VW Golf No Start After Engine Swap
Vehicle: 2016 Volkswagen Golf (AU1), L4-1.8L Turbo (CXBA), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 108,265 miles
Problem: The owner of this VW Golf installed a used engine and then it wouldn’t start. After spending countless hours trying to figure out the problem, he towed it to the shop. He was told when he bought the engine that it had low miles on it.
CALIFORNIA CATALYTIC CONVERTER CRACKDOWN, NEW ANTI-THEFT LAWS
Three new laws went into effect Jan. 1 to address the theft of catalytic converters in California. One makes it illegal to remove a VIN from a catalytic converter, among other provisions. Another requires dealerships to have the catalytic converter engraved with the VIN before a new or used vehicle is sold. The third redefines what constitutes an automobile dismantler and creates criminal penalties for anyone acting illegally as an automobile dismantler.
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2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 with a parasitic draw
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