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Anti-lock brakes and traction control systems have been standard on vehicles for many years now. These important safety features rely on good signals from various components to work properly. Follow this Real Fix to see how a code C0050 on a Chevrolet Tahoe was diagnosed and the components that caused the problem were determined.
Next time you have a Challenger in the shop, here’s a tip for performing a relative compression test to help determine if a cylinder has a mechanical issue that is causing a lack of compression.
Writing simple and accurate estimates in your shop today wasn’t always that easy. Read a little history on how Glenn Mitchell and Mitchell 1 came up with the first estimator guide and eventually developed the current Estimator Guide of today!
Correct fuel and air ratios are the key to any engine running properly. Many factors can mess up this ratio and cause problems but even with them correct, you can still have issues that seem like that is the cause. SureTrack community member locustpoint had a Chevrolet HHR Turbo in their shop that was running poorly and smoking and the car had been parked for four years. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member DAG1365 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
Most mechanics want to resist the urge to just swap parts when presented with a diagnostic code and instead do the diagnostic work to find the actual cause. SureTrack community member locustpoint had a PT Cruiser in their shop that was pulsing when driving and had a code P0339 for the crankshaft sensor. Testing showed the sensor to be good. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Ericsautomotive and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
Mitchell 1 provides TPMS information to Modern Tire Dealer, an award-winning publication that writes editorial content geared to independent tire dealers. We’re sharing this content in our blog, with a link to the Modern Tire Dealer website where you can read the article in full. The TPMS information in this article may also be accessed in the reset procedures tab in our ProDemand® auto repair information software, along with other important reset procedure data for the selected vehicle
The aftermarket is all abuzz about electrification and BEVs – battery electric vehicles. Because of that buzz we recently sponsored a free webinar with PTEN Magazine on the topic: “The Electrification of Vehicles: Roadmap to the Electric Car.” Ben, Johnson, director of product management for Mitchell 1, was the presenter and dove into the current state and future of the auto industry and shared insights into the complexities of repairing and maintaining electric vehicles. Here are some of the post-webinar questions from attendees and the answers provided by Ben himself.
When a customer brings you their car but leaves out a critical detail, either on purpose or not, it can wreak havoc on your diagnosis. SureTrack community member DYERDAD had a Pontiac Bonneville in their shop that was running poorly and they checked everything that could have been the obvious cause. What they didn’t know from the customer could have saved a lot of time and frustration. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member DAG1365 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
Mitchell 1 provides TSB information to Auto Service Professional, an online edition of Auto Service Professional magazine, which fulfills a critical role in the automotive aftermarket by providing technical information to independent repair facilities and new car dealer service departments. We’re sharing this content in our blog, with a link to the Auto Service Professional website where you can read the article in full. Enjoy!
We’re excited to be participating in person at the AAPEX and SEMA shows in Las Vegas Nov. 2-4. Check all our great new product enhancements and other activities!