Nowadays, it’s hard to find an objectively ‘bad’ OBDII diagnostics scanner for your car, as most of them generally do… Read more »
Tag Archives: troubleshooting
Bad ECU Symptoms: What To Look Out For
Whether you call it the engine control module (ECM) or the engine control unit (ECU), this component of the car… Read more »
Camshaft Replacement Cost – A (Very) Pricey Endeavour?
One could make the argument that automobile engines haven’t changed much in the last 100 years or so. Sure, today’s… Read more »
Speedometer Not Working: Here’s How You Fix It
When was the last time you paid attention to the operation of your car’s speedometer? Perhaps you don’t even remember.… Read more »
Check Engine Light Comes On And Off – What’s Causing It?
Everyone knows that a check engine light usually means that something is terribly wrong with the vehicle. But, what about… Read more »
Valve Body Replacement: Here’s What You Need To Know
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, there is something called a transmission valve body inside it. If you do… Read more »
Cylinder 4 Misfire – What Will It Take To Fix A Misfire?
Are you hearing an odd sound when your car is running? Could there be a weird sound that comes from… Read more »
P2196: Symptoms, Causes, And Fixes For A Bad O2 Sensor
P2196 is a trouble code for O2 sensor signal stuck rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1). You can get this diagnostic… Read more »
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 »
Crankshaft Pulley: Symptoms Of Failure And How To Fix It
Have you ever thought about the consequences of a bad crankshaft pulley in your vehicle? Needless to say, it’s disastrous.… Read more »
Ford Flex Problems: Electrical System, Engine Failure And More
The Ford Flex has a long, glorious history in the automobile industry. The line was launched in 2009 after Ford… Read more »
Car Won’t Go In Reverse – What’s Going On (And How To Fix It)?
When your car won’t go in reverse, it’s natural to feel worried or agitated. This is usually an indication of… 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 »
2015 Kia Optima Engine Replacement Cost – Is It That Expensive?
Have you learned that some engine failures are happening with the Kia Optima and you are trying to learn how… Read more »
Shift Solenoids Symptoms – What To Look Out For And How To Fix It
There are a few erratic behaviors a car demonstrates that car owners definitely dread. However, I’d vouch that none feels… Read more »