Real Fixes from ShopKey’s SureTrack® expert information resource are documented issues from actual shop repair orders and community discussions. Read on to see how SureTrack can help you correct issues that are not easily diagnosed using OEM information alone. SureTrack is currently available free with the purchase of a current Snap-on® diagnostic software version or […]
Real Fixes from ShopKey’s SureTrack® expert information resource are documented issues from actual shop repair orders and community discussions. Read on to see how SureTrack can help you correct issues that are not easily diagnosed using OEM information alone. SureTrack is currently available free with the purchase of a current Snap-on® diagnostic software version or […]
Most complaints of vibrations through a vehicle’s pedals are related to the brake pedal. A vibration in the gas pedal is fairly unusual. SureTrack community member bmaples had a Chevrolet Silverado in the shop where the owner complained that the gas pedal vibrated when accelerating from a stop.
Being able to communicate is an essential part of being a human being, but it’s also an essential part of working on modern vehicles. Follow this Real Fix to see how various codes related to communication on this Buick Park Avenue were diagnosed and the repair that followed.
Today’s vehicles are loaded with sensors to help you drive and park. These are part of what is now known as ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems). One of the most common is parking assistance which helps you to avoid hitting obstacles while parking. Follow this Real Fix to see how a problem with the parking assistance system on a BMW 530xi was diagnosed and repaired.
When you work on a car that has been repaired at another shop, you may not know exactly what was done to it. SureTrack community member EddRSmith had a Scion xB in the shop where the engine had been replaced and during a subsequent oil change the oil level was higher than it should have been.
Did you know TSBs could be your golden ticket to a quick fix? As a technician, you probably know a bit about TSBs, but there may be more to the story than you might expect.
Nobody likes it when their engine stalls unexpectedly and it could lead to a dangerous situation if it happens while you’re driving. Follow this Real Fix to see how this stalling Isuzu Trooper was diagnosed and repaired.
A popular modification to diesel trucks called “rolling coal” causes them to belch black smoke. But not everyone wants their truck to be an annoyance to the public. Follow this Real Fix to see how a problem with this Ford Super Duty caused it to have black smoke come from the exhaust.
Ironic that a vehicle called a Spark is giving the technician trouble for no spark. SureTrack community member bighaic had a Chevrolet Spark in their shop that had no spark and wouldn’t start after doing an engine replacement. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Richard_C and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
