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    If possible, urge the customer to deliver the vehicle with as little fuel as possible to make life a bit easier and safer when handling the fuel tank.
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    Tech Tip for Ford F-150 fuel pressure sensor

    Mike Mavrigian
    Jan. 31, 2025
    If a 2020 or later F-150 has the check engine light on and DTC P0451 is stored, and there appears to be no drivability issues, it’s possible that this indicates that the fuel ...
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    Tech Tip: What operating system does the GWSMART07 use?

    Bob Fohl
    Jan. 24, 2025
    The GEARWRENCH GWSMART07 operates on a customized version of the Android OS tailored for diagnostic functionality.
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    Tech Tip: How frequently should I update the software on my GEARWRENCH diagnostic device?

    Bob Fohl
    Jan. 21, 2025
    To ensure optimal performance, update your GEARWRENCH diagnostic device whenever a new software update is released.
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    Tech Tip: Are GEARWRENCH diagnostic devices compatible with diesel vehicles?

    Bob Fohl
    Jan. 16, 2025
    Yes, but the specific features and functions available for diesel vehicles may vary depending on the device model.
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    Tech Tip: Dodge Ram MIL on—fluctuating idle and lack of throttle response

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Dec. 3, 2024
    A customer brought their 2017 Dodge Ram in due to the malfunction indicator light (MIL) being on.
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    Tech Tip: Volvo XC70 Lacks Throttle Response

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Oct. 15, 2024
    A customer brought their 2013 Volvo in with a noticeable lack of throttle response.
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    Tech Tip: Mercedes GLC350e High Voltage System Warning Message in Cluster

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Oct. 11, 2024
    A customer brought in their Mercedes GLC350e with an intermittent high voltage warning message.
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    Tech Tip: Acura MDX A/C blows hot air

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Oct. 3, 2024
    Customer brought their 2017 Acura in because their A/C stopped working suddenly.
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    Tech Tip: Brake pedal sensor causes Chevy Express power loss

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    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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    Tech Tip: Finicky Silverado throws oil pressure DTC

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Aug. 23, 2024
    Customer brought in their 2020 Chevy Silverado because the malfunction indicator light (MIL) was on.
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    Tech Tip: Volvo S60 with parking assist issues

    ALLDATA Tech-Assist Team
    Aug. 13, 2024
    Customer came into a repair shop concerned that their parking assist wasn't working.
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    Tech Tip: Engine stalls with daytime running lights on

    ALLDATA
    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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    Tech Tip: Pathfinder instrument cluster goes black

    ALLDATA
    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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    Tech Tip: Can I use my jump starter to charge my dead vehicle battery?

    Jim O' Hara
    Feb. 12, 2024
    The answer to this one is complex, but the easy answer is “not really.”