VIDEO: Fuel Pressure Sensor Diagnostics
Andrew Markel explains what a P0191 code means, and how to ensure an accurate diagnosis. Sponsored by Intermotor.
Carter Fuel Systems Introduces 22 New Part Numbers
Carter says this new part number introduction significantly extends the company’s coverage of passenger vehicles on the road today, with applications that fit popular models such as the Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Jetta, Kia Optima, Chevrolet Equinox and Subaru Outback.
Hyundai Elantra Fuel System Diagnostics
We recently had a 2011 Elantra in for a check engine light complaint motivated by the fact that it was due for a New York state inspection. This high-mileage car was owned by one of our good customers. It has served him well with no driveability complaints and, with only 175,000 miles on the odometer, he was hoping it would not be an expensive repair.
Hyundai Sonata Fuel System Diagnostics
There is no doubt that the Hyundai line has come a long way in the last 10 years, and they are certainly gaining in popularity – the result of a good product being offered at a competitive price point. We work on a lot of Hyundais and we have many customers who commute 80 to 100 miles a day getting to work.
Carter Fuel Systems Introduces 41 New Fuel Part Numbers
This expansion extends coverage to reach 12.8 million additional passenger vehicles including the Toyota RAV4 and Audi A4.
Subaru Pulse-Width Modulated Fuel Pumps
I think it might have been a 2003 Subaru WRX, but it was parked in front of my local Subaru specialist’s shop after going on its fourth fuel pump replacement from other shops in less than six months. Both the Subaru specialist and I agreed that fuel pump failures on Subarus were relatively rare, so the previous repair shops had obviously overlooked some very important details.
Pinpointing The Source Of Mercedes-Benz Fuel Leaks
If you’re doing repair and service on European vehicles, there’s a good chance you’ll see several Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars in your shop. Between the 2003 and 2009 model years, more than 300,000 E-Class models were sold. They are great cars to service, but one issue we’ve seen is fuel odor/fuel leak complaints. We’re finding fuel leaks that may or may not turn on the check engine light.
Detergents for Modern Vehicles
The method in which modern vehicles consume fuel has changed greatly in the past 20 years. Here is how you can use detergents to keep your fuel system clean.
Mazda: Fuel System Servicing Precaution
Applicable Models: 2004-’07 Mazda3 2005-’07 Mazda6 2006-’07 MX-5 vehicles During service/removal of fuel system parts on the above vehicles, the memory of the malfunctions and the long-term fuel trim need to be cleared by either removing the fuse for the PCM or disconnecting the negative battery cable for at least 60 seconds. If not, the
Audi Fuel System: MIL On/Multiple Low Fuel Pressure DTCs
Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. Model: 2007 Audi A4 Sedan V6-3.2L Scenario: The MIL is on and one or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control
