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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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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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    Example of a stray nut wedged into the transmission mount.
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    Removing stray debris from Chevy Colorado

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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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    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    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

    Mike Mavrigian
    Dec. 17, 2024
    This bulletin applies to BMW M3, M4 and M2 vehicles built up to July 31, 2018.