The Four DTCs Customers Often Get Wrong
Hyundai Santa Fe Permanent DTC P0087 Won’t Clear
Vehicle: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, AWD, L4-2.4L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 129,901 Miles
Problem: The Santa Fe was in the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on and the engine ran poorly.
Ford F59 with DTCs P0522-00 and P06A7-00
Vehicle: 2022 Ford F59 Commercial Chassis, V8-7.3L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 39,007 Miles
Problem: The customer brought their Ford F59 to the shop with the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on. The truck would not accelerate after hitting a bump, then the MIL would light up.
Buick Verano Wipers Stay On with Ignition Off
Vehicle: 2013 Buick Verano, L4-2.4L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 166,008 Miles
Problem: The customer’s concern was that the windshield wipers randomly turned on when the vehicle’s ignition switch was off. The secondary problem was that the battery would go dead overnight.
Ford F450 Backup Camera Only Shows Front View
Vehicle: 2018 Ford F450, 4WD, Super Duty V8-6.7L DSL Turbo, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 96,221 Miles
Problem: When shifted into reverse, the front-facing camera displays on the screen, not the rear. NOTE: The shop had changed the cab on this truck.
Are You Ready For Storage Season?
Storage prep services help shops maximize profitability from snowbirds and sunbirds
Many shops are located in areas with seasonal customers—“snowbirds” who leave cold climates for warmer winters and “sunbirds” who travel north during the summer to escape the heat. Catering to their needs, including vehicle storage, can make their business more profitable. The problem is that most customers don’t prepare their vehicles for storage or know how to return them to service. This is where shops can help.
This fourth of July, thank Henry Ford!
Celebrating American Independence means fireworks, family, friends, and apple pie. But these staples would not be nearly as satisfying without the barbeque. Whether you are grilling meat or tofu, it is hard to imagine a more universal day for Americans to break out the briquettes.
SkillsUSA National Championships: The Industry's Future on Display
If you’ve paid attention to most blue-collar jobs in the last decade, you’ve probably heard the same phrases: "Nobody wants to work anymore," "good help is hard to find," and countless other adages. Regardless, the availability of skilled labor has decreased over the years, leaving many to ask: Where will the next generation of skilled technicians come from?
Back to Basics: Hyundai's Guide to the Classic Shoulder Check
TRENDING TSB
Owners of certain 2014-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles may experience Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system performance issues or warning conditions, leaving drivers to rely on the antiquated combination of side-view mirrors and turning their heads. Hyundai Technical Service Bulletin 19-BE-011H addresses conditions that can cause BSD/BCW systems to malfunction or inconsistent operation, including potential calibration-related issues.
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