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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.
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.
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.
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.
When a drive shaft u-joint breaks it will usually disable the vehicle or cause some serious damage. This car kept on going. SureTrack community member bmaples had a BMW X3 where the front drive shaft fell out and was lost while the owner was driving and they needed help with what to look for when replacing it. 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.
Having two of the same car in your shop with the same issue is fairly uncommon. Hopefully the same fix works for both. SureTrack community member TurnageAutoCare had a two Chevrolet Cruzes that wouldn’t start. One came in that way and one got that way after an engine swap. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member Richard_C and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.
Cruise control is a handy feature to use on long drives, but if it keeps shutting off, it can be frustrating. SureTrack community member Qualty1 had a Chevrolet Suburban where the cruise control would disconnect when using the turn signals. 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.
Noises are bad. Intermittent noises are worse. Intermittent noises that only happen when you’re driving are horrible to diagnose. SureTrack community member 1Quick6 had a 2015 RAM 1500 pickup in the shop that had a rattling noise that could only be heard at certain times while driving. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community members, they were able to resolve the issue.
It’s always frustrating when you replace a part and the new one doesn’t work as it should. SureTrack community member bmaples had a BMW X3 SUV in the shop where they replaced a bad HVAC blower and now it only had a little bit of air coming out of the vents. 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.
Everyone knows that moisture infiltrating electrical components is a bad thing. So why do manufacturers continue to put them in vulnerable locations? SureTrack community member markbritt had a Chevrolet Silverado in the shop where an airbag module under the carpet was corroded causing issues and once replaced, they couldn’t get the truck to start. 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.