September 2016 Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Import Car
2013 Ford: No Radio, No A/C, Airbag Light On

How many times have you been working on the computer when it suddenly locks up? Not one single key or command works, and the more you click, the less it responds. The only thing left to do is hold down those three magic keys, “Ctrl-Alt-Del,” or shut the whole thing off and restart the computer. Chances are you’ll have lost whatever it was you were working on.

Toyota Prius Tech Tip: DTC Code P0A2D/249

Some 2010 Prius vehicles may exhibit a Master Warning Light (MWL) “ON” condition with DTC P0A2D/249, Drive Motor “A” Temperature Sensor Open Circuit, detected. This condition may be caused by water exposure to the engine relay block if the relay block cover is not properly installed.

Honda Ignition Service Tips

Most Honda original equipment spark plugs have a life of more than 100,000 miles thanks to electrodes that contain precious metals like platinum and iridium. If the plugs fail sooner than the recommended interval, first solve any related problems before installing new plugs.

Shop Owner Introduces LinkedIn Group For Best Practices

Join the Shop Owner: Professional Automotive Repair Shop Owners Group now to obtain some business best practices you can immediately implement to attract customers, build trust and engage raving fans who will keep coming back for service.

ADAS System Diagnosis And Service

A surprising number of Automated (or Advanced) Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are currently available on vehicles. These systems require special service techniques or additional service operations to perform some common maintenance services.

Volkswagen Tiguan Brake Job

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV built on the A5 platform that is shared with the Golf and Jetta. The brake system is straightforward, but it has two quirks that can make a brake job difficult: a vacuum pump and electric parking brakes.