Check Engine Light Electronics Trucking 
Tomorrow's Technician
JUNE 12, 2025
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.
RepairSmith
JULY 15, 2025
Open the hood and locate the dipstick: The oil dipstick usually has a yellow or orange handle and sits near the front of the engine bay. If there’s no dipstick, refer to your owner’s manual, as some modern cars use an electronic oil monitor. Should You Check the Oil Level When the Engine Is Hot or Cold?
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RepairSmith
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
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.
Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 22, 2024
This truck is in with a check engine light and reduced power complaint. The mode can also generate reports that can be electronically amended to the customer’s file. This option allows you to perform a check using OBDII modes 1 through 9, including continuous and non-continuous monitors.
Brake & Front End
JANUARY 22, 2024
This truck is in with a check engine light and reduced power complaint. The mode can also generate reports that can be electronically amended to the customer’s file. This option allows you to perform a check using OBDII modes 1 through 9, including continuous and non-continuous monitors.
RepairSmith
JUNE 20, 2024
Your car’s battery is the heart of its electrical system, crucial for starting the engine and powering all electronic components when the engine is off. Signs You Might Need a Battery Replacement Slow Engine Crank: When the battery is failing, you may notice that the car starts more slowly than usual.
RepairSmith
JANUARY 11, 2024
Relearn the New Cam Sensor There are two ways to reset or relearn the camshaft position sensor: Using a scan tool with special diagnostic software Driving your car or truck in a specific manner Let’s break down each method. Without a Scan Tool To reset the camshaft position without a scanner: Turn off all electronic accessories.
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