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    A Closer Look: Electronic Throttle Bodies

    Sept. 6, 2023
    Sponsored Content: Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) has been around for decades and can be found on most vehicles. It is important to understand the principles of the system ...
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    Why Shop Owners Should Attend AAPEX 2023

    Sept. 6, 2023
    Curious about AAPEX 2023? Check out this video to learn more about the show, what to expect and why you won't want to miss it!
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    Three Ways to Promote Lease-to-Own Financing

    May 2, 2023
    Lease-to-own financing can help you generate more revenue and expand your customer base. But you’ll only realize lease-to-own’s full benefits if you promote it to your customers...
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    “Attendees will have the opportunity to learn new features, best practices and tips-and-tricks to leverage more of the workflow capabilities within their shop management systems,” says Tim McDonnell, senior product marketing manager for Manager SE at Mitchell 1.
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    Registration Opens for Mitchell 1's Shop Management Workshop

    March 1, 2023
    Registration is now open for Mitchell 1’s Shop Management Workshop, scheduled for April 27-29 in Orlando, Fla. The workshop is designed to help professional service advisors and...
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    Designed for both on and off-highway vehicles as well as stationary equipment, the new line includes three 3/8” (85mm) speedometers and tachometers as well as two 1/16” (52mm) voltmeters, oil pressure, gear pressure, water temperature, oil temperature and fuel gauges.
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    Continental Offers VDO GEN II Gauges

    March 1, 2023
    Continental now offers a new line of VDO Instrument and Accessories’ Cockpit International GEN II gauges with 26 gauges covering eight different functions.

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    The new shaft features a stronger steel tube and larger U-joint, available as P/N 84016569.
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    Replacing GMC Propellor Shaft

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    March 1, 2023
    If you encounter a 2011-2016 4WD GMC Sierra with a broken propeller shaft or U-joint, replace it with the updated/stronger shaft now available from GM.
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    Using the OASIS tab on the Ford scan tool, drop-down> HVBoM > Features button or other scan tool to determine if the vehicle is equipped with adaptive steering. Refer to the workshop manual section 211-05.
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    Fixing Lincoln Heated Steering Wheel

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    March 1, 2023
    This bulletin applies to 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental vehicles that may exhibit an inoperative heated steering wheel. For vehicles equipped with adaptive steering, the steering...
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    Example of the left side rear axle housing cover assembly.
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    Quieting Chevy 'Warble' Noise

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    March 1, 2023
    This bulletin applies to 2014-2019 Chevy Corvette vehicles equipped with a 6.2L engine and 8L90 automatic transmission, but excluding those equipped with RPO G96 electronic positraction...
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    The sealing plug is located just below the vacuum pump. Clean the area, loosen the plug and re-torque to 40 Nm. Be sure to use an 8mm square drive bit.
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    Tightly Seal Mini Cooper Vacuum Pumps

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 27, 2023
    Some 1.6L engines in 2014 Mini Cooper vehicles may develop an oil leak at a sealing plug located in the cylinder head, just below the vacuum pump. The sealing plug may not have...
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    A new design rear differential mount bushing has been released on a cross member to eliminate the knocking noise.
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    Eliminating Mazda Knocking Noise

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 27, 2023
    If you encounter a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicle that has a knocking noise from the rear of the vehicle, you may find cracks in the rear differential mount bushing. This is caused...
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    This condition is caused by incorrect air fuel ratio sensor response. Additionally, a P0606 (ECM/PCM processor) DTC may be present due to incorrect O2 sensor operation.
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    Correcting Toyota Air Fuel Response

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 27, 2023
    This bulletin applies to 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander vehicles. Some vehicles may have a MIL on with DTC P0138 and/or P0158 (oxygen sensor circuit high voltage bank one or two)...
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    The cause of the DCTs: the DME diagnosis for the post catalyst oxygen sensor(s) is too sensitive. According to BMW, do not replace any parts for this concern. Perform diagnosis with the latest version of ISTA, and re-program the vehicle using the latest version of ISTA/P.
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    Fixing BMW O2 Sensors

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 27, 2023
    This bulletin applies to 2015 BMW vehicles equipped with the N63T engine. The Service Engine Soon light may be on, accompanied by DTCs 12B701 (oxygen sensor heating after catalytic...
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    Don’t forget to clean the hub face of corrosion before installing brake discs.
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    Removing Corrosion on Mercedes Axle Hub

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 27, 2023
    Mercedes-Benz offers a reminder regarding brake disc service. It is imperative that when installing front or rear brake discs, that any excessive corrosion/scaling which may have...
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    1) Spare tire heat shield hold-down screw (behind exhaust); 2) Spare tire heat shield; 3) Heat shield nut (behind the exhaust pipe); 4) Spare tire.
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    Replacing Chrysler Heat Shield

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 22, 2023
    This bulletin applies to 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country vehicles. An abnormal rattle may be heard from the spare tire heat shield near the exhaust. If the heat shield is missing...
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    Remove the intake manifold and replace the high-pressure fuel tube. It Is not necessary to remove the fuel injection pump to perform this procedure.
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    Fixing Lincoln Fuel Odor

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 22, 2023
    Some 2014 Lincoln MKT and MKS vehicles equipped with a 3.5L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine and built on or before Feb. 2, 2014, may exhibit a raw fuel type...
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    DTCs may include P0671-P0678 (glow plug circuit/open); P1338-P133F (glow plug offset exceeded learning limit) and/or P06C5-P06CC (glow plug incorrect). Replace the glow plugs on bank one and/or bank two as needed.
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    Replacing Chevy Glow Plugs

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 22, 2023
    Certain 2018-2019 Chevy Silverado trucks equipped with a 6.6L diesel engine may have a condition that could cause the engine glow plugs to fail. If this occurs, the MIL will illuminate...
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    The MIL may be on. DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0316, P0524 and/or P06DD may be set along with excessive oil consumption (oil consumption may be one quart in less than 3000 miles.
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    Stopping Ford F-150 From Blowing Blue Smoke

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 22, 2023
    Some 2016-2017 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with a 2.7L GTDI engine and built on April 1, 2016, through Jan. 1, 2017, may exhibit white or blue smoke from the exhaust, and rough...
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    The transmission light and/or transmission cooler freeze-up may be involved as well. This condition will typically occur when temperatures are below -10 degrees F.
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    Unfreezing RAM Transmission

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 22, 2023
    2012 RAM trucks equipped with a 4-speed 42RLE or 6-speed 65RFE or 6-speed 66RFE automatic transmission, and built before Nov. 15, 2011 may have DTC P0441 stored (EVAP purge system...
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    Diagnostic Network Gains 20,000 Members

    Feb. 21, 2023
    Diagnostic Network has announced that it has achieved 20,000 members within its community.
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    JohnDow Introduces New Oil Handling Product

    Feb. 21, 2023
    JohnDow Industries has introduced its newest oil handling product, the Oil Container Drainer, to its service equipment division line of products. According to JohnDow officials...
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    Make sure the front grille emblem and windshield are clean.
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    Cleaning Mazda Exterior Sensors

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 20, 2023
    SCBS (smart city brake support) warning light on in a 2016-1028 Mazda2, 2014-2018 Mazda3, 2014-2017 Mazda6, 2016-2018 CX-3, 2014-2018 CX-5 or 2016-2017 CX-9 vehicle? Chances are...
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    The affected RES kits are H001SFL000-2017 (Impreza with push-start ignition, and H001SFL100-2017 (with turn-key start ignition).
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    Fixing Inoperative Subaru RES Fobs

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 20, 2023
    There have been isolated reports of an inoperative remote engine start (RES) fobs on 2017 and later Subaru Impreza vehicles, where the blue LED does not illuminate when pressing...
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    Measure the front brake rotor outer diameter to obtain the correct updated brake pads.
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    Check on Toyota Brake Pad Thickness

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 20, 2023
    Some 2009-2018 Toyota RAV4 and 2017-2018 iM vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brake pads. An updated pad kit is now available. Check existing brake pad thickness...
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    The correction involves the replacement of the SZL. The SZL does not require programming/coding after replacement.
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    Replacing SZL in BMW

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 20, 2023
    2015-2019 BMW 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series vehicles may present a condition where the windshield wipers may switch on by themselves and can no longer be switched off despite...
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    An updated engine management software is available from 2019w04. VST operation number is 36004-2.
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    Updating Volvo for More Power at Take-Off

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 20, 2023
    2016-2018 XC60 and XC90 Volvo vehicles may exhibit poor performance/lack of power at take-off. Intermittent DTC codes stored in the ECM may include P008800, P034192 and P036692...
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    Learn Electrical Troubleshooting Tips in Free Webinar

    Feb. 16, 2023
    Technicians can learn electrical troubleshooting tips in a free webinar on Feb. 25th presented by Motor Age.
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    Note the location of the rub/kink of the vent hose.
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    Fixing The Whining Chevy

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 15, 2023
    Some owners of 2015-2019 Chevy Colorado trucks equipped with a 2.5L or 3.6L engine and 6 or 8-speed automatic transmission may comment about a leak, whining and/or screeching ...
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    Reprogram to the latest calibration using IDS release 107.01 or higher. The catalyst and particulate assembly is available as P/N FC3Z-5H270-D and FC3Z-5H270-C.
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    Replacing Ford Catalyst Filter Assembly

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 15, 2023
    Some 2015-2016 Ford F Super Duty trucks equipped with a 6.7L engine may have a MIL on with DTC P2002 only. This will involve replacing the catalyst/particulate filter assembly...
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    On further inspection, DTCs P0607-00 (ECU internal performance) and P0928-00 (BTSI control) may be found active or stored. Using wiTECH, check if the vehicle has both P0607-00 and P0928-00 active or stored. If so, replace the electric shifter.
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    Shifting RAM Trucks Out of 'Park'

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 15, 2023
    Owners of 2013-2014 RAM 1500 trucks may experience not being able to shift out of Park. This condition can be corrected by turning off the vehicle and allowing all of the modules...