The OBD-II – aka ‘onboard diagnostics’ – function in your car is a godsend for diagnosing, tracking down, and troubleshooting car problems. However, what if the OBD port isn’t working, how do you test it? Testing whether or not the OBD port in your car is working or otherwise can be a bit challenging, but it’s certainly not impossible. A visual inspection of the connector is a good first step, before going deeper. If you can’t spot any problems visually, …
Have you ever driven your car and then suddenly you’re not getting any power? And then your check engine light suddenly turns on? That means your car is in limp mode. A check engine light denotes that there’s something wrong with your car’s powertrain. It could be the engine, the gearbox, or the exhaust system. If this happened to you recently, don’t worry. We’ll discuss the limp mode in this post, from what it is, why it happens, and how …
Your car has a lot of sensors that feed information to the computer to keep it running smoothly. One such sensor you might not know of is the O2 or oxygen sensor. This is a sensor that sits in your exhaust system and monitors the level of oxygen inside your car’s exhaust gases. For such an important component, it’s not a surprise then that the O2 sensor cost isn’t inexpensive. As with any other car part, the O2 sensor can …
Are you having a problem resetting a car computer after replacing battery? If this is the case you are at the right place. After replacing the car battery, the car computer can be annoyed and can throw an error or two and display a check engine light on the dash. In this article, we are going to explain to you how to handle these problems quickly and effectively. How Does A Car Battery Work? What Is The ECU (Engine Control …
Engine cylinder 2 misfire reduces your engine’s power and can lead to severe complications. The P0302 OBD2 code triggers when cylinder 2 experiences misfires. Knowing which cylinder has problems is very beneficial when preparing to make repairs. The cost of getting your engine fixed can be astronomical, and you have no idea how many of those repairs are needed just because the wrong code was set. With an OBD2 scanner tool, it’s easy to track how engine performance is changing …
When the garages are closed is typically where your instrument cluster might illuminate a warm orange check engine light, which is a sign of diagnostics issues like P0014. Thanks to modern vehicle networking though, it has interpreted warning lights with less ambiguity. If you own a somewhat modern (post-2000) car, definitely consider purchasing an OBD2 scanner (and learning how to use OBD2 scanner). Plug the scanner in if your engine control unit (ECU) is indicating a fault: P0014 “B Camshaft …
Have you started experiencing some weird noises from the engine and you diagnosed the P0325 code? Well, if that is the case and you are in this situation, then you are at the right place because there will be a lot to cover on this topic. Car Diagnostics The Problem Knock Sensor Causes Symptoms Diagnostics Cost Conclusion F.A.Q Having a problem like this is something that nobody wants. Why is this the case? Well, mainly because it could be really …
To achieve optimum performance, an internal combustion engine needs the right air/fuel ratio. The engine control module controls the air/fuel mixture ratio going into the engine. It accomplishes this through the use of automotive sensors, one of which is the oxygen sensor installed on the car. When the circuit or sensor malfunctions, the onboard diagnostic system will display the P0137 error code. Vehicles have two oxygen sensors: one upstream (before the catalytic converter) and one downstream (the O2 sensors after …
Have you started noticing the check engine light and you have diagnosed the P0013 code on your car? If this is the case, then you are at the right place because there will be a lot to cover on this topic where we will elaborate on everything in detail. Car Diagnostics The Problem Actuator Solenoid Causes Symptoms Diagnosing Cost Conclusion F.A.Q Having a problem like this can be a really frustrating thing to deal with. Why I’m saying this? Well, …
Every car since 1996 uses a universal OBD-2 system that allows you to scan the diagnostic system. The scan will return a list of trouble codes (if there are any) that can help you to find the source of your car’s troubles. One of these codes is the P0306 trouble code, a powertrain-related code. If you’ve come across this code recently, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about this. From what the code means, to how to fix the …