Tech Tip: Kia Intermittent Hard Steering On Sorentos
This bulletin provides information relating to the service of the vehicle speed sensor and adapter cord. Sorento EX vehicles produced before Oct. 6, 2004, may intermittently have variations in the level of power assist during driving or parking. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1012 may be stored in the EPS control module.
AutoInc. Selects Top 10 Repair Websites
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Editor’s Notebook: What Keeps You Up At Night? Overcoming Next Year’s Biggest Business Challenges
As the year winds down, it’s not uncommon to think about challenges in the year ahead and how you will be addressing them. We often hear that the things that keep shop owners awake at night include those issues that relate to profitability, productivity and shop operations/expenses.
Gonzo’s ToolBox: Second-Hand Information
Do you remember when you played the game of “telephone” as a child, and the original information being conveyed was oftentimes totally different by the time the last kid commented? The same thing can happen with a vehicle problem when more than one person is involved in getting the information to the person at the end of the line. And who’s usually at the end of the line? The tech.
Diagnostic Solutions: No-Code Sensor Failures
Import Specialist Contributor Gary Goms takes a look at how to utilize one or more scan tool features to detect an intermittent, no-code sensor failure.
How ‘Sweet’ It Is: Uncovering Unperformed Maintenance
Bob Howlett, owner of The Swedish Solution, Orange Village, OH, shares a vehicle inspection victory that resulted in his customer opting to get her 2004 Volvo XC70 fixed, rather than buy a new vehicle for her daughter.
Tech Tip: Kia Check Engine Light Is On With MAF Sensor Code
Kia Rio’s check engine light is on and there is a mass air flow (MAF) sensor range/performance code in the system. The engine will hesitate at times.
Tech Tip: Mazda Leak From Rear Heater Pipe
During winter driving, especially in the 23 “Salt Belt” states, water containing salt may accumulate in the black plastic pipe cover and/or the brackets of the wheel housing. This may cause corrosion and perforation of the rear heater pipe, resulting in coolant seepage from the rear heater pipe.
Editor’s Notebook: Maintenance Matters! Vehicle Checks and Customer Education Yield Unperformed Maintenance Dollars
What’s the value of the un-educated consumer mindset toward preventive maintenance and its link to better-performing, safer, longer-lasting, more fuel-efficient vehicles? It’s a whopping $60 billion-plus. One of the main contributors of unperformed maintenance is consumer neglect due to the lack of knowledge about vehicle system operation, and the need for system checks at
Gonzo’s ToolBox: Brain Damage
Throughout the evolution of the modern vehicle, there have been an increasing number of duties taken over by computers. These computers have not only made the engine more fuel efficient, but also more environmentally friendly. Nowadays, these systems are starting to “think” for themselves and make decisions for the driver. Things like park assist, keeping a safe distance between cars on the road and collision avoidance are just a few examples of the capabilities of the modern computer-driven automobile.
Tech Tip: BMW Electric Power Steering Is Not Working Properly
The customer may complain that the electric power steering is not working properly. This may be caused by defective electric motor power steering (emps), blown fuse or damaged wiring harness.
Mitsubishi Undercar Service Opportunities
In this article, we’re going to take look at the Mitsubishi line of cars and some of the more common problems you’ll see while looking at the undercar area. Since this automaker offers a solid vehicle lineup at a reasonable price, there are plenty of Mitsubishis on the road, and it’s safe to assume that they will find their way to your shop. There’s no reason they shouldn’t be welcomed.