ByJosh Boyd Is your engine sputtering, stalling, or not starting? Maybe your engine is shaking and you’re feeling it through your steering wheel. A faulty crankshaft position sensor could be to blame….
ByMark Stevens The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is a sophisticated component that receives data from a range of sensors. You can think of it as the primary brain of a vehicle. If…
ByJosh Boyd Your check engine light (CEL) just came on, but when use your scan tool to check for stored codes, nothing shows up. Frustrating, right? While not exactly common, this scenario…
ByJosh Boyd If your car is struggling to start or running rough, the problem may not be battery or fuel system-related. Instead, the ignition control module (ICM) may be to blame. If…
ByJosh Boyd Have you recently been greeted by an “RCTA Unavailable” or “BSM Off” message on the dash of your Toyota, Lexus, or other brand that uses this naming convention? These alerts…
ByJosh Boyd The annoying “Park Assist Blocked” warning light. If you drive a fairly new vehicle, you may have seen this message (or a variant) pop up in your dashboard display. But…
ByAdam Mann Seeing the dreaded check engine light (CEL) come on can give anyone a moment of panic. It happens to millions of drivers each year. However, a trip to the mechanic…
ByJosh Boyd The typical automotive battery plays a far more important role than most realize and regular inspections are a must. But what if you notice the battery has a leak or…
ByJosh Boyd Today’s vehicles rely on complex networks of terminals, wires, and sensors feeding electronic modules that control vital systems. One such module is the body control module (BCM), which is the…
ByMark Stevens Got engine trouble? A faulty MAP sensor could be the culprit, and knowing that could save you some cash. We’ll explain how this inexpensive type of sensor works and go…
ByJosh Boyd Learning to correctly use an OBD II scanner takes time and experience. What appear to be codes $7E8 and $7E9 on scanners are actually not diagnostic fault codes but data…
ByAdam Mann Perhaps the most common automotive problem in the world is a car that won’t start. It’s a problem that ails millions of people each year, and one of the most…
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