Some owners of 2011-2012 Chrysler Town and Country vehicles may experience an intermittent no-start condition. Upon further investigation the technician may also find DTC B2224 (SKREEM) Sentry Key Remote Entry Module Internal or U0236 (Lost Communication with Column Lock Module) has been set (active or stored). 

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 be illuminated and a DTC will set (P0671-P0678...glow plug circuit open; P1338-P133F...glow plug offset exceeded learning limit; P06C5-P06CC...glow plug incorrect). 

Some 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty trucks equipped with a 6.7L engine, built on Oct. 1, 2017 through Jan. 9, 2019 may exhibit an intermittent low oil pressure warning indicator even when the oil level is within the correct operating range. 

This bulletin applies to 2013-2018 RAM 2500/3500/4500/5500 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel engine. The MIL may be on, accompanied by DTC P218F (reductant no flow detected) and/or P202E (diesel exhaust fluid...reductant injector performance).

Some 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.3 GTDI engine and built on or before Feb. 23, 2016 may exhibit a heavy continuous blue smoke with a burning oil smell after idling 10 minutes or longer. 

Snap-on Inc.’s John Bean Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration is now available with a new 360-view camera calibration. 

This concern is likely to occur when driving at speeds 37 – 50 mph with the ATF at normal operating temperature. The noise is caused by stick-slip between the oil seal at the transaxle and the dust cover of the driveshaft. To correct the issue, the thickness of the dust cover has been increased.

While running a DTC check on a 2017 Honda Accord equipped with a 2.4L engine with the i-HDS, P0562 may be found, but with no apparent symptoms and the MIL not illuminated.

Some 2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit and engine idle surge with steering input when the vehicle is operated at idle creep speed, when the steering wheel is turned when backing up or in parking lot maneuvers, and when the engine temperature is low. 

This bulletin applies to 2014-2019 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles. The transmission may judder, shudder or surge while driving. The probable cause is transmission fluid that has deteriorated prematurely. 

According to Subaru, the use of dye to diagnose air conditioning refrigerant leak is not an approved Subaru of America diagnostic procedure. 

Certain 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles may exhibit insufficient power door mirror tilt when the transmission is placed in reverse. Apparently, the fix merely requires a software update. Using a scan tool (wiTECH) with diagnostic procedures available in TechCONNECT, verify that no DTCs are present.

Certain 2018 Chevy Camaro vehicles may have been built with insufficient tape/abrasion protection on the ABS wiring near the body stud, which could lead to ABS wire rub-through. 

Some 2018 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a MIL on with DTC P0390 and/or P0394 in the PCM. If either/both of these codes are the only DTCs stored, replace the bank 2 exhaust variable camshaft timing (VCT) oil control solenoid. 

Some owners of 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade vehicles may complain about a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist followed by a sudden return of EPS assist, particularly during low speed turning. 

Owners of 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles may describe a drone noise at steady state engine RPM. The drone noise may sound similar to a louder-than-normal engine exhaust noise. 

This bulletin applies to Volkswagen vehicles equipped with the TDI engine, where the customer complains about a lack of power. One area to check is the mass air flow (MAF) sensor reading in the measuring block, group 00, field 10. 

Some 2017 Toyota Prius Prime vehicles may exhibit a MIL on with DTC P0A1F94 (battery energy control module [BECM] unexpected operation) when the ignition switch is on and the vehicle is in “Ready Off” status for at least 5 minutes. 

This bulletin applies to 2016 Mazda CX-5 vehicles built before June 9, 2015. In cold weather (-4 to 14 degrees F), some vehicles may exhibit the EPB (electric parking brake) warning light on, with one or more of the following DTCs. 

This bulletin applies to 2013-2017 Nissan Altima sedan vehicles. When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (engine signal), ECM related DTCs must be diagnosed and repaired and DTCs erased, before proceeding. DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates an output signal of the ECM is not recognized. 

You may encounter a 2019 Subaru Forester where the driver monitoring system (DMS) is inoperative. DTC U0156 for lost communication may be stored in multiple modules. The seat memory feature may also be not working. The root cause may be a loose harness connector located behind the exterior trim cover on the driver’s door mirror assembly. 

S & G Tool Aid Crop. has released a clamp probe set tool that allows a single technician to test for voltage drop on top battery posts.  

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