Shop Connection Blog

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.
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Having windshield wipers when it rains is essential but if your wipers never turn off, that can be a real problem. SureTrack community member 1mrstit had a Buick Regal in the shop where the wipers that wouldn't shut off. 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.
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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!
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Buying a 20 year old car has its risks so it's wise to have them inspected first. If you don't you may be surprised by immediate problems. SureTrack community member patriot tech had a 2001 Audi A4 in the shop that wouldn't start and the new owners knew nothing about the car. 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.
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When you have a blinking warning light but no symptoms or codes, and usual testing doesn't find the cause, what do you do? SureTrack community member MIKEMCCOYS had a BMW 325Ci with a blinking ABS light but no codes and the ABS working. 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.
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Technicians sometimes form their own unique “languages” to communicate with each other and get the work done efficiently. Yet, the technical language that technicians and manufactures use to communicate often brings confusion through different words being used to describe the same thing. Learn how Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries can help you “translate” and simplify the language needed to quickly and efficiently repair your fleet of trucks here.
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It is absolutely imperative to use the correct fluid whenever servicing a truck. Adding the wrong type of anti-freeze, oil or transmission fluid can cause severe damage to a component or system. Luckily, TruckSeries truck repair information provides oil, fluid and lubricant charts for most vehicles to make sure your shop avoids the repercussions of using the wrong fluid(s).
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