While the bulk of OBD-II fault codes are generic in nature and correspond universally to the bulk of vehicles, 1996 and newer, some tend to be far more specific to certain makes and models than others. Alternatively, at least a … Read more
Imagine starting your vehicle’s engine, only to feel a sudden hesitation, stutter, or miss. In most cases, this anomaly comes as the result of a defined misfire. This can be quite concerning, especially if such performance-related issues are uncharacteristic of … Read more
While many crafty motorists are familiar with powertrain-specific fault codes beginning with the “P” prefix, most are far less versed in the diagnosis and repair of chassis-related faults. Faults of this nature typically involve a vehicle’s steering, suspension, and braking … Read more
Today’s vehicles operate at a far more efficient rate than ever before. This is accomplished through the use of a complex network of sensors and control modules, which prove capable of relaying and interpreting multiple streams of input simultaneously. Calculations … Read more
Early internal combustion engines used static adjustments to achieve desired air-to-fuel ratios. Any variations to these ratios were made on behalf of primitive timing-advance mechanisms. However, today’s internal combustion engines have progressed significantly, now using dynamic computer controls to achieve … Read more
When you’re driving down the road and the check engine light turns on, it sends your heart right into your throat. It’s a common response, but unfortunately it’s also a common problem. You rush off to figure out what the … Read more
Due to the complexity of today’s vehicles, there are a number of functions taking place throughout our daily commute that we might not even be aware of. One of the most significant, yet often overlooked of these functions is that … Read more
As technology has progressed, so have the capabilities of the average commuter vehicle. Almost all of a vehicle’s critical functions are now monitored by an on-board computer, which uses feedback from various sensors to determine a host of operating inputs. … Read more
Today’s vehicles are a far cry more efficient than those of yesteryear. The modern vehicle now utilizes a complex network of wires, sensors, and control modules to ensure the highest possible degree of functionality. This results in increased performance, reduced … Read more
Nobody wants to see the check engine light stay on in their vehicle after they start it up. But it’s an extremely common problem, but it still only tells you so much. You need to figure out what engine code … Read more