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Often, when a service all-wheel drive light illuminates on your dashboard, it can cause a sense of unease. We aim to alleviate those concerns by providing clear, concise information about what it means when your vehicle indicates a need to service the all-wheel drive system. From understanding the warning signs to identifying potential causes and…
If you’re hearing a rattling noise when you turn your car on, it could be an indication of a serious problem. Rattling noises can be caused by several issues, such as loose parts, worn-out components, or even engine damage. It’s important to diagnose the issue as soon as possible to avoid further damage and costly…
The P0102 code is an OBD-II trouble code that stands for “Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Low” and is triggered when the engine control module (ECM) or powertrain control module (PCM) identifies a problem with the performance of the mass airflow (MAF) sensor. In this article, I will be talking about the P0102…
The P0087 code is an OBD-II trouble code that stands for “Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low” and is triggered when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects that the pressure inside the fuel rail or the fuel system is below the minimum thresholds. In this article, I will be talking about the P0087 trouble code,…
If your vehicle has a P0171 trouble code that has been triggered by a clogged fuel filter, you have landed on the right article. When fuel filters become clogged, they restrict the fuel flow into the fuel injectors. This leads to a lean condition and a P0171 trouble code is often triggered. Read on to…
Many people believe that a bad O2 sensor can not cause limp mode. But, little do they know that a bad O2 sensor can in fact cause a limp mode without even triggering the check engine light. This can be only known by people that spent countless hours diagnosing a car with limp mode. So,…
The P0430 code is an OBD-II trouble code that stands for “Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)” which indicates a problem with the catalytic converter, which is located near engine Bank 2 (the engine’s opposite side from the number one cylinder). In this article, I will be talking about the P0430 trouble code, its…
The P0014 code is an OBD-II trouble code that stands for Camshaft Position “B” – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) which means that the exhaust camshaft on the first cylinder is over-advancing. This exhaust camshaft controls the valve that allows the engine exhaust gases to release. In this article, I will be talking…
The P0140 code is an OBD-II trouble code for “02 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1, Sensor 2)” and indicates a fault in the operation of the oxygen sensor located in the exhaust system of a vehicle. In this article, I will be talking about the P0140 trouble code, its symptoms, causes, and how…
O2 sensors or oxygen sensors play an important role in keeping the number of harmful gases produced by vehicles as low as possible. They do this by measuring the amount of oxygen present in a vehicle’s exhaust gas provide information to the vehicle’s computer if more fuel or less fuel is needed in the combustion…