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SureTrack Community Fix: The Key is the Key
Having a new issue pop up right when your custom comes to pick up their car can be frustrating and embarrassing. But sometimes there is no way you would have known. SureTrack community member bmaples had a BMW X3 SUV that they had repaired the blower on and parked it outside for the customer to pick up. But when they did, the key didn’t work. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member BMWTECH and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly. -
SureTrack Community Fix: Can’t Lock That VW
A car that can’t be locked is a security issue for the owner. Usually this comes down to a switch or a module problem but not always. SureTrack community member griffsautoservice had a Volkswagen Jetta that couldn’t be locked with the keys or the fobs. It was a head scratching problem for them but they finally figured it out. The fix is documented below. -
Free Webinar – Electrified Vehicles Are Here: Are You Ready?
There’s a lot of buzz in the aftermarket and attention given to electrification and the EV – Electric Vehicle. We’re super excited to invite you to attend this webinar from Vehicle Service Pros that will take a look at the types, technologies and forecasts of EVs and the complexities associated with them. -
SureTrack Real Fix: Throttling Issue
The throttle body on vehicles controls the air provided to the engine for combustion. There several controls related to its function and when one goes bad the vehicle won’t run right. Follow this Real Fix to see how code P2101 was diagnosed on this vehicle and how the issue was resolved. -
Featured TPMS Tip: General Motors/Chevrolet Colorado and Canyon, 2006-12
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. -
SURETRACK Community Add a Tech
Need to make a new SureTrack account for your technicians? Follow the steps in this blog and enable your techs to access thousands of fixes from auto professionals like yourself. -
SureTrack Community Fix: Can’t Keep It In Gear
Having to figure out what’s wrong with a vehicle after someone else works on it can be a challenge. In this case, a rebuilt transmission has to be torn down to find the cause. SureTrack community member MIKE1968 had a Ford F150 in the shop that would fall out of gear when coming to a stop. They posed their question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member 1Quick6 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly. -
Featured TSB: No-Start Issue for Chevy Cruze
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! -
SureTrack Community Fix: Conflicting Messaging
Sometimes being too cool is a bad thing, even though your dash is saying you’re too hot. SureTrack community member harristech had a Chevrolet Silverado in the shop where the A/C would stop working and the instrument cluster had a message about the engine being too hot. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Dmckemie12 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.