Chrysler 200 Throws P0101 Under Hard Acceleration
Vehicle: 2016 Chrysler 200, FWD, L4-2.4L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 25,320
Problem: This vehicle was brought to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) would come on under hard acceleration. An example would be merging onto the highway.
Kia Optima Driver's Window Operates Backwards
Vehicle: 2014 Kia Optima, L4-2.4L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 86,989 miles
Problem: The vehicle was brought to the shop to have a bad driver’s front door window regulator replaced. NOTE: A week earlier, one of the techs diagnosed the problem as a bad window regulator because they could hear the motor operating in the door, but the window wouldn’t go up or down. After the work was completed, the window operation was reversed.
Dodge Ram MIL ON – Fluctuating Idle and Lack of Throttle Response
Vehicle: 2017 Dodge Ram 1500, 4WD, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 165,821
Problem: The customer’s concern was that the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was On, the idle speed was fluctuating, and there was a noticeable lack of throttle response. He also mentioned that the problem was intermittent.
GMC Sierra Lost Communication with Several Modules
Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra, 1500, 2WD, V8-5.3L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 96,335
Problem: The owner brought the Sierra in because the power steering stopped working.
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7 Keys to Marketing Your Shop for the Holidays
The holiday season brings lots of travel. Don’t forget to capitalize on this opportunity. To prepare for holiday season automotive repair promotions, it’s essential to develop a well-rounded strategy that combines marketing, customer engagement, service offerings, and operational efficiency. Here’s a guide to help you get ready:
Pumpkin Spice Brake Pads Anyone?
The importance of winterizing brake systems
Any time of year is right for brake system maintenance, but colder weather poses some special challenges for technicians. Key brake components are stressed by cold, moisture, and the salt that some locales use to deal with snow and ice. Added issues come from reduced driving during severe weather, resulting in cars sitting days without driving. Rust never sleeps even when the car is napping.
ALLDATA Repair Planner now part of the CCC Secure Share™ Network
ALLDATA Repair Planner, the latest addition to ALLDATA’s integrated collision repair platform, is now available on the CCC Secure Share™ network. This means that ALLDATA Repair Planner customers can have their estimates imported automatically and securely from CCC Secure Share to ALLDATA Repair Planner.
Sierra cabin becomes disco upon braking or turning
TRENDING TSB
2014 GMC Sierra drivers have been surprised by an in-cabin light show. Upon applying the brakes or using the turn signals the dome lights over the passenger rows will flash or flicker. In the interest of ‘staying alive’, GM has issued a bulletin #Pl1268B that notes that this condition will not register any DTCs. The bulletin includes repair procedures and there is limited warranty coverage for this condition.
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