Engine Stalls with Daytime Running Lights On
Vehicle: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4WD, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 139,637
Problem: The customer brought the Jeep in because the engine stalls when he turned the daytime running lights (DRLs) on. He also mentioned that if he pulls the handbrake (which disables DRLs), the engine stays running.
Corolla MIL On – DTC P0441
Vehicle: 2018 Toyota Corolla, L4-1.8L (2ZR-FAE), Manual Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 368,473
Problem: An illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) was why this Corolla was brought to the shop. The owner said the car ran fine.
Volvo XC60 HVAC Blower is Always On
Vehicle: 2010 Volvo XC60, AWD, L6-3.0L Turbo VIN 99 B6304T2, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 168,495 miles
Problem: The Volvo owner’s concern was that the HVAC blower ran all the time, even with the key in the OFF position. He had to pull the blower fan fuse to keep the battery from going dead.
Forester Troubles - Long Crank Time, Intermittent Stalling, MIL On
Vehicle: 2018 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 98,955 miles
Problem: The Subaru was dropped off at the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, and when starting each morning, the engine cranked too long and would occasionally stall after starting. For the rest of the day, the engine would start and run fine.
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