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TAC Tips Winter 2017

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We are resolving a number of cases every day and wanted to share some of the great conversations and tips we’ve had from across the country. Check back every day! Follow-up on Twitter or Facebook for a regular update.

Contributor: ACDelco’s Daily TAC Tip comes from the team at ACDelco’s Technical Assistance Centre.

March 30, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: Balmoral, NB.
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Tracker, 2.5L.
Condition: P0172, P0175, replaced MAF, Checked fuel pressure, H2O 1 and 2, normal readings
Check the fuel pressure readings found that the readings are too high, replace the fuel pressure regulator.

March 23, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: Mississauga, On.
Vehicle: 1999 Toyota Corolla, 1.8L.
Condition: Vehicle lacks power and has no codes
Compare mass air flow reading with service information and also check that the intake air temp sensor is not reading -40.

March 16, 2017

March 9, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: London, ON.
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450, 6.4L.
Condition: Tech has temporarily removed the DPF from the vehicle and now the vehicle will not crank.
Removing the DPF also required removing the EGT sensor 3 from the vehicle, this will cause the vehicle to not start.

March 2, 2017

February 23, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: Brampton, On.
Vehicle: 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 5.4L.
Condition: Intermittent no start when cold
Confirm that the voltage on the pink/black and the brown/white wire is above 8 volts while the problem is occurring, if so replace the fuel pump.

February 15, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: Stratford, PEI.
Vehicle: 2012 Dodge Caravan, 3.6L.
Condition: Codes C2206-00, C212A-16, U0401-00 after replacing the TIPM
Follow service information after replacing the TIPM, the new module has to be programed to the vehicle.

February 9, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: Concord, ON.
Vehicle: 2011 Dodge Ram, 5.7L.
Condition: Wiper “ON” at all times, IP inoperative.
Follow diagnostic procedure to isolate cause of wipers “ON”. Check all engine grounds. Confirm good power distribution at TIPM.

February 2, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: Qualicum Beach, BC.
Vehicle: 2009 Ford E350, 6.0L.
Condition: Start, no-start, DTC’s P0299 and P0528.
Perform a fuel pressure test and confirm to specification. Suspect a faulty IPR solenoid. Replace, clear codes and road test to confirm performance.

January 25, 2017

Thanks to our program member in: Thetford Mines, QC.
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5, 4.4L.
Condition: Alternator replacement.
Follow factory procedure as outline in the repair manual. Prepare the vehicle to lower the front differential to gain access to mounting fasteners.

January 18, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: Calgary, AB.
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5, 4.8L.
Condition: Leveling malfunction indication.
Use a compatible scan tool to check position sensor performance. Check harness to each ride height sensor, suspect chaffing near frame.

January 11, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: Barrie, ON.
Vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 2.4L.
Condition: DTC’s P0300and P0172.
Perform a fuel pressure test and confirm to specification. Consider fuel pump replacement with oil and filter.

January 4, 2017

Thanks to our Program member from: Calgary, AB.
Vehicle: 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2.4L.
Condition: Lack of power, no DTC’s.
Check engine vacuum. Confirm crankshaft and cam signals are in synch. Check valve timing and oil condition. Suspect blocked catalytic.

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