• ALLDATA

    Elk Grove, CA 95758

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    9412 Big Horn Blvd.
    Elk Grove, CA 95758
    http://www.alldata.com
    800-697-2533
    800-697-2533
    916-684-6934

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    Products & Press Releases

    ALLDATA Shop Manager Update
    Oct. 19, 2022
    The ALLDATA Shop Manager now includes Nexpart Multi-Seller parts ordering, giving customers 24/7 access to leading parts suppliers, in addition to the AutoZone parts catalog currently...
    ALLDATA Inspections
    Sept. 26, 2022
    The ALLDATA Inspections is designed to give shops the ability to jumpstart the customer check-in process curbside and perform digital vehicle inspections (DVIs) on a mobile phone...
    Toyota Echo Tech Tip Diagram
    Nov. 24, 2021
    The technician connected a scan tool and found no diagnostic trouble codes.
    Chevy Tech Tip Illustration
    Nov. 22, 2021
    The hill start assist system, which is designed to temporarily hold the brakes on while stopped on a hill until the driver can release the brake pedal and push on the accelerator...
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    Bridge The Gap
    Nov. 18, 2021
    An interview with ASE Education Foundation leaders
    Ac Service
    Nov. 18, 2021
    The truck was brought to the shop because the A/C was blowing warm air.
    Tech Tip3 Pt Cruiser Timing
    Oct. 20, 2021
    After a routine timing belt replacement, the technician noticed that the camshaft timing marks were off one tooth when tension was put on the belt.
    Tech Tip2 F450 Coolant Leak
    Oct. 20, 2021
    The owner brought his F-450 to the shop because it had a slow coolant leak and the transmission kept overheating.
    ALLDATA Instructor Toolkit
    Sept. 29, 2021
    The ALLDATA Instructor Toolkit is a resource for automotive and collision career and technical education (CTE) programs. The Instructor Toolkit was developed in partnership with...
    Photo courtesy of ALLDATA
    Alldata
    Sept. 17, 2020
    ALLDATA’s scan tool is able to access the FIAT Chrysler vehicle network through the Secure Gateway module using AutoAuth, FCA’s approved authentication provider, and perform essential...

    Articles & News

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    Oct. 23, 2024
    The integration allows ALLDATA Repair Planner customers to import their estimates automatically.
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    April 30, 2024
    Repair Planner is designed to automate the repair planning process and help shops integrate OEM accuracy.
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    California enacts new anti-theft laws, a crackdown on catalytic converters
    March 12, 2024
    In an effort to work against the increasing theft of catalytic converters, California has enacted three new laws.
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    ALLDATA prepares for SEMA 2023
    The company's focus will be to help shops boost productivity with integrated online solutions, including ALLDATA Repair and ALLDATA Collision.
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    ADAS
    June 7, 2023
    Having a consistent diagnostic approach to diagnosing ADAS systems.
    Air conditioner car
    Richard Diegle
    Oct. 19, 2021
    Technician was advised the A/C system uses a compressor with a variable solenoid to control compressor engagement instead of a traditional clutch.
    DCP Solenoid & Isolation Bracket
    Jan. 1, 2020
    Mechanical contact between the Duty Cycle Purge (DCP) solenoid and the body of the vehicle could be the cause of the sound. The diagnosis involves isolating the DCP solenoid from...
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    16 Dodge 5 Volt Ref Damage
    Nov. 28, 2017
    The truck came to the shop because it was hesitating, stumbling and bogging on acceleration.
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    Stefanie Von Rueden
    Oct. 13, 2017
    This dealership-turned-independent tech shares the top tools he uses for diagnosing a wide range of driveability issues.
    Illuminated dash lights show here, highlight all the systems technicians today are required to diagnose.
    Barry Hoyland
    Oct. 13, 2017
    An overview of new tool technologies and how to implement them to maximize your investment.

    Videos & Resources

    Untitled
    Oct. 23, 2020
    In this video, Scott Brown, ASE Master Certified L1 Technician, provides tech tips on utilizing ALLDATA's Service Information.
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    Oct. 9, 2020
    In this video, Scott Brown, ASE Master Certified L1 Technician, provides tech tips on how to use the ALLDATA Diagnostics scan tool.
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    Sept. 17, 2020
    In this video, Scott Brown, ASE Master Certified L1 Technician, reviews the ALLDATA Diagnostics Scan Tool Application.
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    Nov. 8, 2012
    Wrenchin' Roger talks about new tools he's seen at AAPEX 2012. He received a tool demonstration of the new OTC Genisys Touch and discussed the guided test plan function similar...

    All content from ALLDATA

    Fuel cap
    Feb. 20, 2025
    The customer brought their vehicle in with a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on and a loose fuel cap message displayed.
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    Feb. 5, 2025
    The truck was brought in because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, idle speed was fluctuating, and no throttle response.
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    Jan. 7, 2025
    The truck was towed in because the engine would start and run but then die a few seconds later.
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    Jan. 3, 2025
    A customer brought their 2016 Chevy Silverado in because of a weird intermittent pinging noise after starting the engine.
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    Dec. 3, 2024
    A customer brought their 2017 Dodge Ram in due to the malfunction indicator light (MIL) being on.
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    Oct. 15, 2024
    A customer brought their 2013 Volvo in with a noticeable lack of throttle response.
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    Oct. 11, 2024
    A customer brought in their Mercedes GLC350e with an intermittent high voltage warning message.
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    Oct. 3, 2024
    Customer brought their 2017 Acura in because their A/C stopped working suddenly.
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    Oct. 1, 2024
    A customer brought their 2017 Chevy Express in because it lacked power and wouldn't go over 25 mph.
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    Sept. 26, 2024
    A customer brought their 2010 Mercedes Benz into the shop for an A/C compressor installation.
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    Sept. 13, 2024
    The vehicle was brought in because the engine kept overheating.
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    Aug. 23, 2024
    Customer brought in their 2020 Chevy Silverado because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on.
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    Aug. 20, 2024
    Dennis Shortino, an automotive diagnostic consultant at ALLDATA, walks through scan tool tests that could save you time.
    Aug. 13, 2024
    Customer came into a repair shop concerned that their parking assist wasn't working.
    July 12, 2024
    A customer brought their 2016 Ford Transit into an auto shop with multiple warning lights on.
    July 5, 2024
    The owner of a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic took their car into the shop, truck lacked overall power and MIL was on.
    July 3, 2024
    Client brought their 2018 Subaru Forester in due to the malfunction indicator light (MIL) being on.
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    June 28, 2024
    Dennis Shortino of ALLDATA discusses how to avoid a catalytic converter breaking down.
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    June 11, 2024
    Customer's 2018 Toyota Corolla had an illuminated malfunction indicator light, but car ran fine.
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    May 14, 2024
    Volvo owner came into a shop complaining that their HVAC blower ran constantly.
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    May 7, 2024
    A customer brought a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee in due to the engine stalling when the DRLs were turned on.
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    April 19, 2024
    A customer came in complaining that everything on the dash instrument cluster will flash then go black, sometimes engine shuts off completely.
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    April 2, 2024
    A customer came in saying their car was cold in the mornings, the gearshift wouldn't come out of park, and multiple dash warning lights remained on.
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    Feb. 19, 2024
    The owner brought his Silverado to the shop because the passenger window motor stopped working.
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    Feb. 5, 2024
    The Fiat’s rear hatch would not open when using the switch on the outside handle.
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    Jan. 23, 2024
    The Avalanche was towed in for a No crank/No start condition.
    Dec. 20, 2023
    Here are five tips for you to take full advantage of your digital storage oscilloscope.
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    ALLDATA Case Study
    Nov. 28, 2023
    The owner of this Acura was concerned about the charging system error message in the instrument cluster.
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    ALLDATA Case Study
    Oct. 9, 2023
    The customer said that the engine keeps running when he turns the ignition key off. Everything else shuts off except the malfunction indicator light (MIL), and the engine continues...
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    Dodge Ram Case Study
    Sept. 21, 2023
    The owner said his truck stalled a few times while driving, then it would crank but not start. There was also a "No Bus" message displayed in the odometer field of the instrument...
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    ALLDATA Case Study
    Sept. 7, 2023
    The Savana was towed to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, and the engine would crank over but not start.
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    ALLDATA Case Study
    Aug. 22, 2023
    The driver of this snowplow Ford F-350 complained that multiple warning lamps were on, such as the brake light, ABS and malfunction indicator light (MIL).
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    ALLDATA Case Study
    Aug. 8, 2023
    The operator of this Sprinter complained that the engine kept running after the ignition switch was turned off. The engine oil level was on the mark, so he didn’t think the run...
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    ALLDATA Case Study
    July 19, 2023
    The customer had her F-150 towed into the shop because the radio, HVAC controls, and the electric power steering were inoperative.
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    ALLDATA Case Study
    July 5, 2023
    The customer said her Q50’s left front turn signal stopped working, but the right turn signal worked just fine.
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    ALLDATA Case Study
    June 7, 2023
    The Jeep was in the shop because of an intermittent starting problem and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on.
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    Case Study: F-150 intermittent lack of throttle response
    May 3, 2023
    The customer’s concern was that his F-150 had developed a noticeable loss of throttle response, and the malfunction indicator light was on.
    Case Study: Acadia no start, does not crank
    April 19, 2023
    The Acadia was towed to the shop for a no-start/does not crank concern.
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    April 5, 2023
    This Kia Sedona with a manual HVAC system was brought to the shop because the blower motor was inoperative when selecting any fan speed.
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    March 22, 2023
    After the owner tried replacing the #5 coil, to repair a P0305 misfire DTC, this Explorer ended up at the shop with a hard misfire and the MIL illuminated in the instrument cluster...
    ALLDATA Tech Tip
    March 8, 2023
    The owner’s concern was that the headlights seemed dim.
    ALLDATA Tech Tip
    Feb. 22, 2023
    This vehicle came into the shop because there was no power window operation at any door. The lock-out switch was not set to “lock”.
    Case Study: Ford F-250 battery goes dead overnight
    Feb. 8, 2023
    The customer says the battery goes dead overnight. The battery and charging system had been tested and checked out good.
    Chevy Trax in limp mode, MIL on
    Jan. 25, 2023
    This vehicle was towed in because the truck had no throttle response, no power, and bucked and jerked on acceleration.
    F-550 stalls intermittently, extended crank on start-up
    Jan. 11, 2023
    This vehicle was brought to the shop because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on, and the engine kept stalling intermittently. Also, the engine occasionally took a long...
    Case Study: Captiva false ABS activation on right turns
    Dec. 28, 2022
    This Chevy Captiva was brought in because the stability control system was activating intermittently. It only happened on slow righthand turns with the driver’s foot off the brakes...
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    Ford F-150
    Dec. 15, 2022
    This F-150 was originally brought to the shop because the engine was producing excessive vibration and internal noises.
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    Chrysler 300
    Dec. 1, 2022
    The A/C system will not blow cold air. The customer mentioned that he had noticed the compressor was not engaging.
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    Toyota Highlander
    Nov. 10, 2022
    This Highlander was originally brought into the shop for unrelated maintenance work. After the work was done and with the engine running, the steering assist became inoperative...
    2004 Silverado Alldata
    Oct. 27, 2022
    This vehicle was towed in as a no-crank, no-start condition.