When you’re driving along and the traction control light comes on you might think that’s where the problem lies. But some vehicles use one warning light for multiple systems. Follow this Real Fix to see how a problem with the AWD system on a BMW X3 was diagnosed and repaired.
Vehicles have come with factory-installed security systems for many years. As the vehicle gets older, security isn’t much of a concern, but if the system has a problem, it can stop you from driving. Follow this Real Fix to see how a problem with the security system on this old Pontiac Bonneville was diagnosed and repaired.
Nobody wants to deal with jerks, especially in your steering wheel when you’re driving down the road. Follow this Real Fix to see how a jerking steering wheel issue on this Nissan Pickup was diagnosed and repaired.
What do you do if you have junk in the trunk but you can’t get your trunk to open with a button? Well you could just use the key, but that’s a lot of effort. Follow this Real Fix to see how an inoperable trunk release was diagnosed and repaired on this Chevrolet Malibu.
Nobody likes annoying vibrations in their car, and they can also be hard to diagnose. Follow this Real Fix to see how a transmission vibration was diagnosed and repaired on this Cadillac DeVille.
Many vehicles have daytime running lights and most people never think twice about them. But if you notice that they aren’t working, you can head to your local mechanic for help. Follow this Real Fix to see how inoperative daytime running lights on this Chevrolet Equinox were diagnosed and repaired.
Sometimes it takes an unusual procedure to get the job done, especially when you can’t find any other solution. SureTrack community member erick01 had a Chevrolet S10 pickup in the shop with a soft brake pedal and after several bleedings, the pedal would still go to the floor. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member ironnutz, and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
If you’re an older technician you might remember when a 20 year old car was a really old car. These days, cars last a lot longer so you will still see a lot of daily drivers that are 20 years old an older that still need to be repaired when something goes wrong. Follow this Real Fix to see how an ABS problem was diagnosed and repaired.
What to do when your ABS light comes on? If you had a code reader you might use it to see what’s going on but in this case you need to seek professional help. Follow this Real Fix to see how a code for the park assist system on this Ford F150 affects the ABS.
Vehicle service information is jam-packed with acronyms, and keeping track of what they all mean can be a full-time job. The definition of an MPA switch might not come immediately to mind but follow this Cadillac Escalade Real Fix to see how it relates to diagnosing and repairing a code C0286.