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    Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 83.01 and higher. Calibration files are available at www.motorcraft.com.
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    Reprogramming F-150 Calibration

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    March 1, 2023
    Some 2012-2013 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with a 5.0L engine and built on or before Dec. 4, 2012, may exhibit a buck/jerk under light throttle during parking maneuvers for the...
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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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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    Note the location of the rub/kink of the vent hose.
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    Fixing The Whining Chevy

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    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'

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    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...
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    1) Throttle body air inlet; 2) Air cleaner box connection.
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    Inspecting Dodge Air Inlet for Deformation

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    Feb. 15, 2023
    This bulletin applies to 2013 Dodge Dart vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The bulletin involves inspecting the throttle body air inlet cuff for signs of deformation, which...
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    Cleaning Up Lincoln Navigator Connectors

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 15, 2023
    Some 2012 Lincoln Navigator vehicles built on or before 11/31/2011 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P0135 and P0155. In addition, P0030, P0050, P0053, P0059, P0141 or ...
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    House Reps Re-Introduce REPAIR Act to Congress

    Feb. 14, 2023
    Four United States House of Representative members have re-introduced the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act to Congress to ensure the “preservation...
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    The new sensors are available in external (DY-BLE-E) and internal (DY-BLE-I) sensor options and were designed for vehicles without manufactured-installed TPMS. The sensors work with “virtually any air-filled tire,” according to JDI officials.
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    JohnDow Adds TPMS Retro Kit Sensors to Dynamic Division

    Feb. 14, 2023
    JohnDow Industries Inc. (JDI) expanded its Dynamic division line with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Retro Kit Sensors designed for vehicles without manufacturer-installed...
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    First Brands Group Expands Centric Parts Brake Line

    Feb. 13, 2023
    First Brands Group has expanded its line of Centric Parts brake components by adding 27 new friction part numbers that cover over 10 million vehicles in operation. New Posi-Quiet...
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    If only the traction control light is on or only the DTC is found, proceed with normal diagnostics. Note: Do not press or pull on the brake pedal when removing/installing the brake pedal position switch, since misadjustment or switch damage can occur.
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    Replacing Mazda Brake Pedal Switch

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 13, 2023
    Some 2009 Mazda Tribute and Tribute Hybrid vehicles may exhibit the traction control light on, with DTC C1440. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period following the ...
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    The “Driver Door Open Switch” input should change when opening and closing the door. If it doesn’t, check related connections and replace the door switch if needed.
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    Check on Kia Door Switch

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    Feb. 13, 2023
    If the smart key fob is locked inside a Kia that is equipped with a smart key, after gaining access to the vehicle, check the driver’s door switch input under BCM>Current Data...
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    When the ambient temperature is below freezing, the engine is started and the vehicle is driven only a short distance, and then the engine is shut off or allowed to sit for at least 10 minutes, the customer may experience a crank but no start issue or the engine may start but the engine will not respond to throttle pedal input.
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    Fixing Nissan No Start Issue

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 13, 2023
    This bulletin applies to all 2013-2015 Nissan NV200 vehicles, and 2016 NV200 vehicles built before Feb. 19, 2016. When the ambient temperature is below freezing, the engine is...
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    Just a brief tip from BMW: for lubricating friction points on BMW pedal assemblies, the maker specified the use of Syntheso Glep 1 (BMW P/N 83 23 9 407.
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    BMW Provides Tips for Friction Points

    Information courtesy of Mitchell 1
    Feb. 13, 2023
    Just a brief tip from BMW: for lubricating friction points on BMW pedal assemblies, the maker specified the use of Syntheso Glep 1 (BMW P/N 83 23 9 407.