Getting stranded in the middle of nowhere with a car that’s low on gas is no fun. This is precisely what might happen to you if you let Code P0463 go untreated. If your “Check Engine” light has popped up and Code P0463 is being displayed, it’s best to get it sorted out as soon … Read more
Your vehicle’s air-to-fuel ratio is critical for your engine performance. If you don’t have the correct air-to-fuel ratio in your vehicle, you can seriously damage your engine. If an OBD2 scanner is indicating a P2096 code, it means there is a problem with your air-to-fuel ratio. Most modern engines have two different oxygen sensors that … Read more
The exhaust gas regulation (EGR) system enables cars to reduce smog emissions. Besides limiting smog emissions, the EGR is also responsible for controlling the engine temperature as well as the ratio of fuel-to-air. Any component failure in this system can activate the P0404 code. When troubleshooting the P0404 code, it is crucial to be thorough … Read more
When your check engine light comes on, it can mean anything from a catastrophic issue with the motor itself to a loose sensor connection. That’s why it’s crucial to run the codes and see what’s going on underneath the hood. Code P0138 indicates an issue with the O2 sensor for Bank 1, Sensor 2. This … Read more
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the torque converter is responsible for adding more drive power to your vehicle’s back wheels. When a P0741 code is active, it means your automatic transmission system’s torque converter is malfunctioning. Inside the torque converter, a fluid coupling mechanism is tasked with connecting your engine to your transmission. … Read more
Vehicles are powered by the combustion of air and fuel, which takes place in different engine cylinders. This is how a vehicle generates the power it needs to accelerate and spin its wheels. A vehicle usually has 4 to 8 engine cylinders depending on its power needs. When one of these cylinders misfires, the car’s … Read more
The P0106 code indicates that the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor has been triggered. This sensor problem is common in cars with high mileage (100,000 miles or more). The MAP sensor controls a broad range of systems in your vehicle. If it’s faulty, the engine won’t run right, and it can cause serious drivability issues. … Read more
The purpose of the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) is to measure the rotational speed (RPM) and precise location of the engine’s crankshaft. Without this sensor, you wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle’s engine. Most car owners don’t know about the crankshaft position sensor until they receive the error code P0335 or the engine dies. … Read more
It’s never a good time to see that dreaded ‘Check Engine’ light illuminating the dashboard of your car. While there are many causes for the ‘Check Engine’ light to pop up, modern technology allows us to distinguish them by reading the DTCs (diagnostic trouble codes) using an OBD2 scanner. DTCs are the way the onboard … Read more
Your vehicle’s internal processes create vapors that release into the atmosphere. The Clean Air Act (CAA) put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the volume of those vapors that a vehicle can emit before passing a designated threshold. The process of gasoline moving to the engine creates some of those harmful vapors. … Read more