Maximizing Tools: Diesel & EGR
A 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe with no codes but an intermittent loss power and throttle response caused a few problems for our contributors — as well as other shops before it reached them.
Maximizing Tools: No-Pressure Nissan Won’t Start, Gushes Exhaust Gases
This month’s Maximizing Tools involves a Nissan that was towed into the shop as a no-start. The engine stalled while driving and would not restart. See what DTCs were pulled and how our experts diagnosed this vehicle.
Codes B2339 and C123C Pulled on Jeep Rubicon
Contributor Gary Goms pulled codes B2339 from the Cab Compartment Node and C123C from a Jeep Rubicon. Here’s how he diagnosed this dilemma.
Tool Talk: Diagnosing ABS and Vehicle Stability Control Issues
The key to accurate diagnosis is having an enhanced scanner that will allow you to get into the system to retrieve fault codes and the appropriate data.
Pulling Codes: Troubleshooting Honda CR-V DTC P2122
Pulled a DTC P2122 on a 2012 Honda CR-V? Check out this troubleshooting guide.
Maximizing Tools: Diagnosing a Common Rail Diesel Engine
Our contributors diagnose a hard cold start, blue smoke from the tailpipe, engine shake or miss, increased fuel consumption and decreased power on a 2003 Opel Vivaro.
The Humble Mechanic: VW Check Engine Light Diagnostics
When the check engine light came on in Charles’ Passat, he took it as an opportunity to walk us through his diagnostic process.
Maximizing Tools: Using Software to Aid in Engine Mechanical and Electronic Failure Diagnosis
See how a modern oscilloscope or engine analyzer along with software can enhance engine mechanical and/or electronic failure diagnosis.
Pulling Codes: Understanding Diesel Diagnostic Trouble Code P0251
When working on Cummins engines that are common-rail injected (2003 MY and up), you may experience diagnostic trouble code P0251.
Pulling Codes: Chevy Impala Sets Codes: P00C6 and P228C
With an intermittent loss of power complaint, Gary Goms tackles the “nuances” of GDI diagnosis and repair on a Chevy Impala.
The Humble Mechanic: Demystifying Code P0171 System Lean Fault
System lean is the perception by the ECM that there’s unmetered air coming through the engine. The Humble Mechanic says “perception” because that may or may not actually be the case…
Tool Service Bulletin: Codes P0010-P0025 for Camshaft Position After Timing Belt/Chain Service
After a VVT actuator, chain/belt or guides have been replaced, codes P0010-P0025 and manufacturer codes for camshaft and crankshaft synchronization or correlation are set in the ECM. The engine may have diminished performance.
