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How to Interpret Warning Alerts After Automotive School

Automotive Training Centre

Todays vehicles rely on advanced electronic systems to monitor performance, safety, and efficiency. Whether you’re servicing a gasoline-powered car or working as a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic, recognizing what dashboard alerts mean is crucial for diagnosing and repairing vehicles effectively.

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Your Electronic Throttle Control Light Is On: Now What?

RepairSmith

That sudden lightning bolt symbol on your dashboard can be alarming — is your car on the verge of breaking down? It’s your electronic throttle control light indicating a fault in the throttle system. This Article Contains: What is the Electronic Throttle Control Light? This lets air into the engine.

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Understanding Service Bulletins For Auto Mechanic Training: A Hidden Gem in Auto Diagnostics

Automotive Training Centre

Unlike recall notices, TSBs typically address non-safety-related defects, from software glitches to persistent check engine light triggers. That means knowing how to navigate TSBs gives you a distinct edge, especially as vehicles become increasingly dependent on electronics, software, and advanced diagnostics.

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Why you should pay attention to “check engine light” warnings

BA Auto Care

Why you should pay attention to “check engine light” warnings By Brian England When a VW came in running badly with the “check engine light” on we started the diagnostics by scanning the computer for data. Since this was the car’s first visit to the shop, we performed a baseline check of the entire car.

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Audi, VW Turbo Diagnostics: Turbine Speed and Pressure

Tomorrow's Technician

Turbine speed is not a PID you will see on your scan tool for a Volkswagen or Audi turbocharged car or truck. But the turbine speed can be influenced by the engine and valves on the turbine and compressor side of the turbo. The signs of a leaking turbocharger system start with a lack of power or random misfires on Audi and VW engines.

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Can the Check Engine Light Come on Due to a Bad Gas Cap?

RepairSmith

Faced with the dreaded Check Engine Light (CEL)? While it’s easy to jump to the worst conclusions, sometimes your vehicle may simply trigger the Check Engine Light for gas cap issues. Let’s understand the connection between a bad gas cap and the Check Engine Light and how you can fix it.

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5 Crucial Volvo Check Engine Light Causes: Should You Worry?

RepairSmith

Your Volvo’s check engine light tells you there’s a problem that needs addressing. However, when your check engine light illuminates , it won’t always provide the exact reason. We’ll discuss the causes of a check engine light and what to do if it illuminates on your Volvo’s dash.