Shop Connection Blog

Mitchell 1 was honored to support the Service Information Skills station at the Arkansas Technician Championship, held Friday, June 26, at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in Rogers, Arkansas. It’s always a highlight for our team to take part in these competitions and see firsthand the incredible talent and dedication of the technicians who keep our industry moving.
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ABS light on in a 2015 Nissan Micra? A faulty brake light switch was the culprit. Diagnostics confirmed intermittent continuity despite intact wiring and fuses. Replacing the switch resolved the issue—no more warning lights, and the system now functions flawlessly. A simple fix for a potentially confusing warning.
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ADAS features like lane keeping and emergency braking rely on sensors easily disrupted during common repairs. Even minor misalignments can cause major issues. Auto shops must recalibrate ADAS components after work like alignments or windshield replacements to ensure safety. Staying informed and using tools like ProDemand is essential.
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A 2006 Ford Explorer repeatedly set codes P0161, P0403, P0443, P0645, and P0713—even after two transmission replacements and thorough sensor checks. The root cause was poor pin fitment or contamination near the EGR valve and PCM connector. Wiggling the harness while monitoring PIDs confirmed the intermittent connection issue.
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Do you have about a million passwords floating around in your head? If you’ve forgotten your password -- or need to reset your password -- to access ProDemand or TruckSeries repair information software, it’s quick and easy! Just follow these steps...
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2015 Ford Transit-250 with a 3.7L engine had a short crank issue despite starter replacement. No crank signal was detected. After verifying wiring and replacing the crank sensor, the issue persisted. Cleaning spark plugs and using wide-open throttle during cranking restored engine start and resolved the problem.
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Modern vehicles are packed with complex electronics, making diagnostics tough. Mitchell 1’s Advanced Interactive Wiring Diagrams simplify the process with wire-to-wire navigation and searchable components—helping techs pinpoint issues faster, reduce errors, and minimize downtime. It’s the smarter way to troubleshoot today’s high-tech cars, including EVs and ADAS-equipped models.
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