Oil-Related Engine Codes For Variable Valve Timing Engines
Variable valve timing is becoming a standard system on most late-model engines because it offers higher performance from a smaller displacement engine at higher rpms. Oil plays a larger role in VVT systems. They need engine oil not only for lubrication, but also to actuate the camshafts to change the profile of the lobes.
Converter Codes: How Long Will The Light Stay Out?
Even if the converter is operating below 95% efficiency or the oxygen sensor is bad, the chances of the light coming right back on are slim. If you clear the code, the light might stay off for a while until the system goes through two readiness cycles. This might take a couple of days or a couple of weeks. But, no good deed goes unpunished because the customer will be back and your quick fix will be forgotten.
Misfire Codes P0301 To P0312: A Look At Common Causes
A flashing check engine light and a P0301 to P0312 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a surefire indication that one or more cylinders are misfiring. Occasional misfires may pass unnoticed, but a steady misfire is hard to miss. The engine usually feels rough, lacks power and uses more gas than usual. Sometimes a misfire may
Emissions Codes: Mercedes-Benz Case Study
If the MIL is on, or even commanded on, with no current code related to emissions, it can be cause for a failure. The vehicle will still be scanned for codes and readiness flags will be checked, but an MIL on with the engine running will almost always spell “failure.”
Deciphering the Da-VIN-ci Code
Making heads or tails of the all-too-important 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number.
Cracking the VIN Code Can Make Your Life as a Tech or Part Specialist Simpler
From determining which engine option is installed, to verifying the year of manufacture, and even identifying the exact model or sub-model of your customer’s car, there is a great deal of information that can be discovered without ever opening the hood. Called the Vehicle Identification Number, this set of 17-digits holds the key yo decoding
2006 Jeep Wrangler: ATF Temp Sensor Code
In the new ATSG training seminar, out now from AVI, you will find a lot of great material that will help you out with your transmission needs. With a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Wayne Colonna goes over a couple of ATF codes that you may just come across in this great tip clip from the seminar.
Report Card: Code Red — Chevy’s Code 130R Concept
Painted in an all-new red metallic paint with matte anodized gold wheels, Code 130R features heritage performance-inspired styling and rear-wheel drive.
Top 10 OBDII Codes
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Top 10 OBDII Codes Quick Quiz
Can you diagnose OBDII DTC’s in less than 10 minutes? Take this four question quiz to test your diagnostic strategies when tackling the most common OBD II codes.
