P2196 is a trouble code for O2 sensor signal stuck rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1). You can get this diagnostic… Read more »
Tag Archives: Diagnostics
Fuel Pump Relay: Symptoms And How To Diagnose It
Modern-day engines require a specific amount of fuel to function properly. You may know what a fuel pump relay is.… Read more »
Dodge Cummins Years To Avoid – And Which Years To Go For?
If you are a gearhead, you probably would have heard of the name “Cummins”. For many decades, this line of… Read more »
P0014 Chevy Equinox – Is Your Camshaft On The Way Out?
The Chevrolet Equinox is one of the most popular crossovers on the road today. If you own one of these… Read more »
U0100 Code – Lost Communication With ECM/PCM “A” (Fix)
If you own a car, you probably know about the different error codes and warning codes that your car may… Read more »
Mercedes Won’t Start But Lights Turn On – Is Your Benz Dead?
I’ve read a funny quote some days ago, which stated that “the most expensive car you could buy, is a… Read more »
How To Test Ignition Switch – A Step-By-Step Guide
If your car has electrical components that stopped working, it starts but suddenly dies, or it doesn’t start at all,… Read more »
Monitor EVAP Not Ready – Will You Fail An Emissions Test?
Ever heard of OBD2 readiness monitors? These monitors are present in every vehicle. They are simple but efficient monitors which… Read more »
Service ESC Chevy Malibu – What Is This Light & How To Reset?
There are warning lights that turn on when you get into your car and start the engine. Service ESC Chevy… Read more »
iCarsoft CR MAX – The Best Automotive Diagnostics Tool Around?
In the ye olden times, diagnosing faults requires you to fold up your sleeves, grab a torch, and peer straight… Read more »
DND Echo Bluetooth OBDII Scan Tool Review
On the surface, the DND Echo looks pretty much like countless other OBDII diagnostic scanners on the market. But, where… Read more »
FCW System Failed – What Does It Mean Honda (Causes, Fixes)
Have you noticed the FCW system failed message on the cluster and you wonder why the message appeared and how… Read more »
How To Test OBD Port: Fix An OBDII Connector Is Not Working?
The OBD-II – aka ‘onboard diagnostics’ – function in your car is a godsend for diagnosing, tracking down, and troubleshooting… Read more »
Should An Alternator Spin Freely: Resistance In Pulley Or Bearing?
When diagnosing, servicing, or installing a brand-new alternator in your car, one of the common questions that often gets asked… Read more »
What Should MAF Read At Idle: Normal Mass Air Flow Reading?
Your car’s MAF (mass airflow) sensor is an important part of any vehicle, as it determines both the volume and… Read more »