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    • Mitchell 1

    San Diego, CA 92127

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Mitchell 1

    Mitchell 1, a division of Snap-on Incorporated, provides industry-leading auto repair software and services, including vehicle repair information, business management, and shop marketing services, to help automotive and commercial truck professionals improve productivity and profitability.

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    16067 Babcox St.
    San Diego, CA 92127
    https://mitchell1.com
    888-724-6742

    More Info on Mitchell 1

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    As a member of the Snap-on Total Shop Solutions brand family, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the vehicle industry for over 100 years. Its key products include ProDemand automotive repair and diagnostic information;  Manager SE  shop management software; TruckSeries repair and diagnostic information for Class 4-8 trucks; and SocialCRM shop marketing and customer engagement services.

    Products & Press Releases

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    Shop Management and Point of Sale

    2025 Emission Control Application Guide

    Nov. 20, 2024
    The Mitchell 1 2025 Emission Control Guide provides vehicle-specific emission system details for shops that perform smog inspections. The guide covers domestic and import cars...
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    2024 Emission Control Application Guide
    Shop Management and Point of Sale

    2024 Emission Control Application Guide

    Oct. 9, 2023
    The Mitchell 1 2024 Emission Control Application Guide is a resource for shops that do emissions testing and/or repair. The guide is for domestic and import cars, light trucks...
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    Shop Management and Point of Sale

    Google Optimization Suite

    June 26, 2023
    Google Optimization Suite from Mitchell 1, available exclusively through Mitchell 1's SocialCRM | LocalSearch services, offers drastically simplified online and digital marketing...
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    Shop Management and Point of Sale

    2023 Emission Control Application Guide

    Dec. 12, 2022
    The Mitchell 1 2023 Emission Control Application Guide is a resource for any shop that does emissions testing and/or repair. The guide is for domestic and import cars, light trucks...
    Mitchell 1 ProDemand Advanced Interactive Wiring Diagrams Update
    Diagnostic Test Equipment

    ProDemand Advanced Interactive Wiring Diagrams Update

    Nov. 16, 2022
    The latest Mitchell 1 ProDemand Advanced Interactive Wiring Diagrams Update now includes a wire-to-wire feature, saving technicians time as they navigate electrical issues on ...
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    Shop Management and Point of Sale

    Manager SE Software Release

    Nov. 14, 2022
    The latest software release of the Mitchell 1 Manager SE includes new features designed to help automotive repair shops speed up the repair process and maximize their bottom line...
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    Industry News

    Repair shop owners discuss recent industry trends during ToolTech 2022

    May 18, 2022
    The 75th-anniversary event brought together thought leaders in the automotive repair industry to discuss current trends and how suppliers can best serve the repair community.
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    Company/Association News

    Mitchell 1’s SocialCRM now includes AAA Approved Auto Repair consumer surveys

    March 1, 2022
    Mitchell 1’s SocialCRM auto shop marketing service now includes AAA Approved Auto Repair consumer surveys. This feature is part of a new relationship between Mitchell 1 partner...
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    Company/Association News

    Mitchell 1 names “Thank You Thursdays” sweepstakes winners

    Dec. 21, 2021
    Contest named a winner of a $100 gift card on its Facebook page each Thursday for 11 weeks
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    Shop Management and Point of Sale

    2022 Emission Control Application Guide

    Dec. 10, 2021
    The Mitchell 1 2022 Emission Control Application Guide is a source for auto repair shops that do smog testing. The guide is for domestic and import cars, light trucks, vans (diesel...

    Articles & News

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    While performing a visual inspection, refer to engine control schematics to compare the fuel injection control circuit wire colors at the fuel injectors and at the ECM connections.
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    Comparing Chevy Sonic injector wires

    Feb. 18, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2012-2020 Chevy Sonic vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine and MH8 6T40 or MZ4 MR5 6-speed manual transmission.
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    Perform the transmission strategy download procedure entering only the 13-digit solenoid body strategy when prompted to enter transmission characterization information. Entering the 12-digit solenoid body identification will produce a DTC P163E.
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    Performing transmission strategy on Ford Ranger

    Feb. 18, 2025
    Some 2019-2021 Ford Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a MIL on with DTC P163E stored in the PCM or transmission control module, after replacing...
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    1) 5mm hex wrench; 2) coil spring; 3) jounce cup.
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    Checking Jeep Gladiator coil spring clearance

    Feb. 18, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles built on or after Sept. 27, 2019, and on or before Oct. 12, 2019.
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    Check for the availability of software updates on the SOBDMC, BECM, BCCM and ABS modules. Note: update modules one at a time.
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    Updating Lincoln Aviator modules

    Feb. 18, 2025
    Some 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator 3.0l PHEV vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench icon) indicator with DTC P084B stored in the PCM.
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    Inspect the wiring harness for rubbing at the vacuum pump pulley.
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    Stopping Cadillac Escalade harness rubbing

    Feb. 18, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2015-2019 Cadillac Escalade vehicles equipped with a 5.3L or 6.2L engine.
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    An updated isolator kit must be installed with the replacement shocks.
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    Quieting noisy Kia Telluride

    Feb. 11, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2020-2021 Kia Telluride vehicles built from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 1, 2020.
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    The concern has been resolved with the release of PATHFINDER version 319. The manual patch is no longer available to download.
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    Resolving Land Rover ABS software glitch

    Feb. 11, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2019 Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport vehicles.
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    See lower left on the label. Until March 2022, there were three digits ending with a “T”. As of April 2022, this returned to two digits with no “T”. Lot number identification: There are six digits of the lot number engraved on top of the coil. The four digits from the left indicate the production date. The fifth and sixth digits indicate the inspection machine number. Countermeasure parts are produced after the following dates: · Part 1832A083: 1T10** (2021/Nov/10) or later · Part 1832A080/1832A090: 1Y09** (2021/Nov/9) or later
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    Verifying Mitsubishi countermeasure parts

    Feb. 11, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport/RVR with AB11/4B12 engine; 2019-2020 Outlander with 4J12 engine; 2021-2022 Outlander Plug-in hybrid with 4B12 engine...
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    This means that if the driver is making a series of short “neutral IGN off stops” without the vehicle going to sleep in between when the stop time adds up to 15 minutes, the fault will occur.
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    Waking up Jaguar vehicles

    Feb. 11, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2020 Jaguar F-Pace, I-Pace, XE and XF vehicles. When the EPB (emergency park brake) is applied, the DSC (dynamic stability control) and brake warning ...
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    If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the RECM, do not replace the entire fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly.
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    Replacing Nissan fuel level sensor

    Feb. 11, 2025
    This bulletin applies to all 2016-2022 Nissan vehicles.

    Videos & Resources

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    Product Demos

    Video: ProDemand Advanced Interactive Wiring Diagrams Update

    Nov. 14, 2022
    In this video, Mitchell 1 shares its latest Advanced Interactive Wiring Diagrams update.
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    Whitepapers

    Ask the Expert: Changing Customer Communications

    May 3, 2021
    In this Ask the Expert, Marcus Mackell, product marketing manager at Mitchell 1 SocialCRM, shares guidelines and best practices for how to effectively use new technologies to ...
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    Service Repair

    PTEN Innovation Award winner: Mitchell 1 SocialCRM

    Dec. 2, 2020
    PTEN editor, Sara Scullin, sits down with Marcus Mackell, product marketing manager for Mitchell 1, to discuss Mitchell 1's Innovation Award winning product, the SocialCRM.
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    Diagnostics and Drivability

    PTEN Innovation Award winner: Mitchell 1 ProDemand

    Nov. 23, 2020
    PTEN editor, Sara Scullin, sits down with Gary Hixson, marketing manager for Mitchell 1, to discuss Mitchell 1's Innovation Award winning product, the ProDemand.
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    Whitepapers

    Prepare vehicles and your shop for ADAS calibration

    Aug. 6, 2020
    Think of any upfront costs as an investment, leading to greater service opportunities as well as continuous ROI.
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    Service Repair

    VIDEO: SocialCRM - Introducing LocalSearch

    April 16, 2018
    In this video, Mitchell introduces the LocalSearch feature for SocialCRM.
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    Service Repair

    VIDEO: ProDemand - Introducing 1Search Plus

    April 9, 2018
    In this video, Mitchell 1 introduces the 1Search Plus feature of ProDemand.

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    A leaking hydraulic rear bushing on a front control arm can result in a continued steering shake.
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    Stopping Buick Envision shake

    Feb. 3, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2020 Buick Envision vehicles. Customers may comment about a continued shake from the steering after hitting a bump or series of bumps.
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    This may be due to the PCM software. Reprogram the PCM using the latest software level.
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    Fixing Ford Explorer fueling issues

    Feb. 3, 2025
    Some 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost or 3.3L Duratec engine and a rotary gear shift knob, built on or before July 14, 2020, may exhibit slow fuel fill...
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    Turbo oil feed pipe.
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    Inspecting Chevy Trax turbo leak

    Feb. 3, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2022 Chevy Trax vehicles equipped with a 1.4L engine.
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    At left are examples of steering shaft to steering column correct alignment. Note the dot on the shaft aligns with the triangle on the column. At right are examples of misalignment.
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    Mending Lincoln Corsair steering misalignment

    Feb. 3, 2025
    Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles may exhibit an illuminated stability-traction control indicator lamp. DTC C1B00:62 may be stored in the power steering control module (...
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    Customers may experience a MIL on and the vehicle may go into limp mode due to an inaccurate barometric pressure sensor. DTC P2226 may be stored. The fix involves replacing thew PCM.
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    Correcting Jeep Renegade barometric pressure sensor

    Feb. 3, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2018 Jeep Renegade vehicles that show a DTC P2226 (barometric pressure sensor).
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    If ice/snow blocks the distance sensor, the ACC recognizes that it is “blind” and will disengage and display a warning message unless the blockage is cleared.
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    Cleaning Porsche distance sensors

    Jan. 28, 2025
    Owners of Porsche vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC) may complain that during long trips, the ACC disengages and displays a warning message.
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    Before beginning the procedure, confirm that suspension components have not been modified and the vehicle is in OE configuration.
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    Stopping Lexus leaning problem

    Jan. 28, 2025
    Some 2010-2023 Lexus GX460 (KDSS equipped) vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle leans more than 20mm (0.79 inch) from left to right when viewed from the rear of ...
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    Checking vacuum at the output port of N649.
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    Mending Audi mechanical fuel pump malfunction

    Jan. 28, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2018 Audi S4, S5 and SQ5 and 2019 RS5 vehicles. A “switch off the engine and check coolant” message may be displayed in the instrument cluster.
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    If the EGR valve is to be cleaned, replace the gasket P/N PY8V-20-305. If the EGR is to be replaced, use P/N PY8V-20-300.
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    Correcting Mazda EGR misfire

    Jan. 28, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2016-2021 CX-9 and 2018-2019 Mazda6 vehicles, equipped with SKYACTIV-G 2.5L engines.
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    Much like bleeding any fluid system utilizing a pump, the hybrid cooling system must be bled in a particular manner to avoid aeration.
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    Bleeding Kia hybrid coolant system

    Jan. 28, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2017 Kia Optima hybrid/Optima plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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    Reprogram the TCM and PCM using the latest software level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool.
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    Reprogramming Ford F-Super Duty TCM

    Jan. 15, 2025
    Some 2020-2021 Ford F-Super Duty trucks equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a low-speed downshift concern with automatic engine braking enabled.
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    Apply RTV to the pan to block joint areas only.
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    Installing new Lincoln Nautilus oil pan

    Jan. 15, 2025
    Some 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles built on or before Aug. 1, 2019, and equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal....
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    Purge tube location.
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    Inspecting Jeep EVAP purge hose placement

    Jan. 15, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles built on or after Nov. 11, 2021, and on or before Jan. 1, 2022, equipped with a 5.7l V8 VVT engine.
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    Rear axle lock control actuator.
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    Replacing Buick rear axle differential lock control actuator

    Jan. 15, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2020-2023 Buick Encore GX vehicles equipped with an L3T/L3Z engine and M3F transmission.
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    This condition may be caused by surface wear of the recirculating ball steering gear internal rack piston nut due to incorrect surface hardness.
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    Decreasing Chevy steering lash

    Jan. 15, 2025
    Owners of 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD/3500HD trucks may comment that increased lash can be felt in the steering.
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    Address front wheel hub clicking noise by cleaning the hub flanges of corrosion/foreign material and applying an anti-seize grease.
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    Stopping Land Rover/Range Rover click noise

    Jan. 14, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S vehicles.
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    Removal of electronic components without first disconnecting the battery may result in a short circuit, causing component damage. Once the fault 802683 is stored, it cannot be deleted and only becomes inactive after a GWS replacement. This is not a defect in the control unit.
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    Warning for BMW gearshift selector switch

    Jan. 14, 2025
    The gear selector switch (GWS) on late-model BMW vehicles consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever.
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    If you can duplicate the DTC, troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating the faulty component. In most cases, the SRS unit should be the last on the list of components to replace.
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    Troubleshooting Honda seat weight sensor

    Jan. 14, 2025
    This bulletin applies to a host of Honda vehicles including 2020-2021 Accord, Civic, Clarity, CR-V, HR-V, Insight, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline and 2020 Fit vehicles...
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    Diagnostic information in ESM (Electronic Service Manuals) for the following DTCs may be missing or incorrect: B2EF0 and B130C.
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    Updating Infiniti diagnostic information

    Jan. 14, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 Infiniti Q50/Q50 Hybrid, 2017 Q60, 2018-2019 Q70/Q70 Hybrid and 2017-2019 QX30 vehicles.
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    Note after reprogramming is complete, it is required to perform throttle valve closed position, idle air volume learn, accelerator closed position and DTC erase.
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    Comparing Nissan ECM part numbers

    Jan. 14, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2019 Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster vehicles.
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    Example of a stray nut wedged into the transmission mount.
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    Removing stray debris from Chevy Colorado

    Jan. 7, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2015-2022 Chevy Colorado vehicles equipped with a 6L50 MYB or 8L45 M5T transmission.
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    Example of BJB that has been damaged by water/moisture.
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    Inspecting Ford F-Super Duty for water intrusion

    Jan. 7, 2025
    Some 2020-2022 Ford F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine will not turn off. Other various electrical issues may be present at times including a dead ...
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    A winter grille cover is available to restrict airflow in extremely low temperatures.
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    Introducing Cadillac winter grille cover

    Jan. 7, 2025
    Some owners of 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbo engine may comment on one or more conditions when driving in extremely cold weather.
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    Scan for other issues and repair as needed before proceeding. If no other concerns are present, replace the TRS (transmission range sensor) with P/N 68273120AA.
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    Replacing Jeep transmission range sensor

    Jan. 7, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 Jeep Patriot/Compass vehicles built on or after June 20, 2016, and on or before March 31, 2017, and equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission...
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    This may be due to the regenerative braking software in the ABS module. Reprogram the PCM to perform a coordinated flash on the PCM and ABS module using the latest software level.
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    Stopping Lincoln Aviator brake bounce

    Jan. 7, 2025
    Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal pulsation or vibration when the brakes are applied.
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    If the noise is confirmed, replace the rear differential suspension mount using polyurethane rubber rear mount P/N 33 17 094 690.
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    Quieting BMW knocking noises

    Dec. 17, 2024
    This bulletin applies to BMW M3, M4 and M2 vehicles built up to July 31, 2018.
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    A customer may report that the High Voltage (HV) battery will not charge when the charging cable is connected to the vehicle.
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    Diagnosing HV Land Rover HVJB

    Dec. 17, 2024
    This bulletin applies to HV models of Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, New Range Rover Evoque, New Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar HV vehicles.
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    Example of the bubble level.
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    Aiming millimeter wave radar for Honda vehicles

    Dec. 17, 2024
    This bulletin applies to all Honda vehicles equipped with the millimeter wave radar.
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    Example of Start 1 and Start 2 relays. Start 1 shown at left; Start 2 at right.
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    Addressing Kia Sorento no-crank condition

    Dec. 17, 2024
    Owners of some 2014-2015 Kia Sorento vehicles may experience an intermittent no-crank/no-start, especially after an overnight cold soak.
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    Some customers may complain about surging at low speeds and during acceleration. This surging is in the longitudinal direction (fore/aft), felt about two cycles per second and occurs in the locked up first gear.
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    Correcting Mazda3 surge

    Dec. 17, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2020 Mazda3 built in Japan before Jan. 11, 2020, and 2018-2020 CX-5 vehicles built before July 20, 2020, with cylinder deactivation.
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    Refer to document ID # 4773341: circuit/system verification testing. Verify that a test lamp does not turn on between terminal 10 and ground. If the test lap turns on, repair the short to voltage on circuit 2172.
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    Repairing Chevy stop/start issue

    Dec. 10, 2024
    This bulletin applies to several Chevy models including 2019-2021 Blazer, 2017-2021 Cruze, 2018-2021 Equinox, 2017-2021 Malibu, 2019 – 2021 Silverado 1500 and 2018-2021 Traverse...
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    This may be due to the software in the PCM. Reprogram the PCM using the latest available software.
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    Reprogramming Ford hybrid police software

    Dec. 10, 2024
    Some 2020-2021 Ford Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and built on or before Oct. 21, 2020, may exhibit a MIL on with DTC U0100 stored...
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    The engine ID number is outlined in red for purposes of this illustration.
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    Locating General Motors engine identification number

    Dec. 10, 2024
    This bulletin applies to a range of Buick, Cadillac, Chevy and GMC vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.5L engines.
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    Verify proper A/C performance and verify that the whistling noise is gone. Recharge the system using R-1234YF refrigerant.
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    Replacing Ram 1500 A/C expansion valve

    Dec. 10, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2021 Ram 1500 trucks built on or before Nov. 6, 2021, and equipped with air conditioning.
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    To prevent the battery saver mode from activating, make sure that the negative cable of the 12V battery charger is installed to a chassis or engine ground, and not to the battery negative terminal.
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    Correcting Lincoln Navigator inoperative wireless charger

    Dec. 10, 2024
    Some 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles may exhibit the wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models that use MagSafe wireless charging...
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    Original dust seals feature an outside diameter of 64mm. The outer lip area simply rests on the top of the strut mount but water may be able to enter the well.
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    Changing Subaru strut mount cap-seal

    Dec. 3, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2017-2023 Subaru Impreza, 2018-2023 Crosstrek, 2019-2022 Forester, 2020-2023 Outback and Legacy and 2019-2023 Ascent vehicles.
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    VCI-II case screw locations.
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    Special screws now available for all Kia vehicles

    Dec. 3, 2024
    This bulletin applies to all Kia vehicles.
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    Check the lower heat exchanger hose for twist/fold.
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    Mending Nissan Leaf incomplete charge

    Dec. 3, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2017 Nissan Leaf ZEO vehicles. The vehicle may stop charging before a complete charge.
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    Inspect the passenger side lower control arm to see if the arm has been contacting the support bracket.
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    Eliminating Toyota Land Cruiser squeaking noise

    Dec. 3, 2024
    Some 2018-2020 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles equipped with Active Height Control may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear over uneven surfaces when the suspension is set to the...
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    Fuse carrier’s power supply to the power steering control module. J500, address word 0044. Note contact 4.
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    Maintaining Audi voltage drop

    Dec. 3, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2016-2023 Audi TT/TTS/TT Roadster, 2016-2020 A3/S3, 2016-2019 A3 Cabriolet, 2017-2020 RS3 and 2018-2022 TT RS vehicles.
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    The "Thank You Thursdays!" Facebook sweepstakes are running now through December 20.
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    Hands-free function can be restored by replacing the existing hands-free liftgate actuator upper sensor (14F680), lower sensor (14F680), stone deflector (17779), hands-free liftgate actuation module (14B291), plastic fasteners (N807951S) and screws (W506964) that are required for the factory installed trailer hitch receiver with hands-free liftgate option.
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    Restoring Lincoln hands-free liftgate function

    Nov. 22, 2024
    If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become inoperative.
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    This bulletin applies to 2019-2021 Ram 1500 trucks built on or before Feb. 25, 2021. A vibration may be felt/heard when turning right at low speeds.
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    Reprogramming Ram 1500

    Nov. 22, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2021 Ram 1500 trucks built on or before Feb. 25, 2021.
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    Position the driveshaft so that the horizontal face of the flange is parallel to the ground. The digital inclinometer must be placed on a new level area of the frame.
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    Stopping the Ford Ranger vibration

    Nov. 22, 2024
    Some 2019-2021 Ford Ranger vehicles may exhibit a shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop. This may be due to an excessive rear axle pinion angle.
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    The cause of the condition may be that a special procedure is required to update the EBCM.
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    Updating Chevy electronic brake control module

    Nov. 22, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2020 Chevy Malibu vehicles. Some technicians may experience failure of the electronic brake control module (EBCM) reprogramming.
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    Properly and securely package the old turbocharger in the original shipping container from the replacement part with the upper and lower packaging locators installed correctly.
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    Returning General Motors turbochargers

    Nov. 22, 2024
    The GM warranty parts center has received turbochargers returned that have been disassembled, damaged during removal, electrical harnesses/connectors that have been cut or removed...
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    A rubbing noise from the vehicle front may be evident at slow speeds. This may be caused by a harmonic resonance from the right front halfshaft support bracket.
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    Quieting Jaguar rubbing noise

    Nov. 19, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2017-2018 Jaguar F-Pace vehicles.
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    Fuel pump control module.
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    Replacing Genesis fuel pump control module

    Nov. 19, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2020 Genesis vehicles, where DTC U0109/U010900 is stored and there is a communication error with the fuel pump control module (FPCM).
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    If no related DTCs are found, chances are the windshield and FSC sensor need to be cleaned.
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    Addressing Mazda forward sensing camera issue

    Nov. 19, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2018 Mazda6, 2017-2018 CX-5 and 2018 CX-9 vehicles, all equipped with MRCC Stop and Go function.
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    If a warning message “BITS system service required” occurs in the DIM together with DTC S0DR-U023292 and/or SODL-U023392 software, perform an upgrade to the software according to TJ31543.
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    Fixing Volvo blind spot information system

    Nov. 19, 2024
    This bulletin applies to 2016-2017 Volvo XC90, 2017 S90/V90/V90CC and 2018 S90 vehicles.