Toyota FJ Cruiser P0606:  ECM/PCM → Processor Fault

P0606 is a generic OBD II code.  Which means that it has the same meaning for the Toyota FJ Cruiser that it would for any other vehicle.  If your FJ Cruiser has P0606 it’s highly likely that the ECM/PCM (engine or powertrain control module, they mean the same thing) has failed. The PCM regularly performs … Read more

Toyota Camry P0606:  ECM/PCM → Processor Fault

P0606 is a generic OBD II code.  Which means that it has the same meaning for the Toyota Camry that it would for any other vehicle.  If your Camry has P0606 it’s highly likely that the ECM/PCM (engine or powertrain control module, they mean the same thing) has failed. The PCM regularly performs a self … Read more

Bad Fuel Pressure Regulator – Diagnosis

  A bad fuel pressure regulator is a fairly common problem that can pop up over the life of a vehicle.  It can leave your car or truck inoperable and can be difficult to diagnose without the right tools. Most modern vehicles have the fuel pressure regulator mounted on the fuel rail. Some may be … Read more

Engine Knocking → Causes & Diagnosis

Engine knocking is one of the most off-putting things that you can hear coming from a vehicle.  There are a few different things that can cause it to happen in your car or truck.  These would include issues with the spark plugs, bad or wrong fuel, carbon deposits, and more.  Driving around with an engine … Read more

Flashing Check Engine Light Diagnosis

A flashing check engine light is your car or truck’s way of saying “I have a serious problem, don’t ignore me”.  Most of the time, that serious problem is a misfire.  This flashing light should not be ignored.  When your engine is misfiring, it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.  This raw fuel can … Read more

Auto Diagnosis: Won’t Start

It can be very frustrating when a vehicle won’t start.  There are many different issues that can cause this problem.  This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your vehicle started now, and is meant to provide you with practical advice to help aid in the diagnosis. … Read more

Auto Diagnosis: Shaking When Braking

  If you find your vehicle’s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you are braking, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem.  There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble in general.  But, if your vehicle is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more

Car Problems: Shakes When Braking → Troubleshooting

If you find that your vehicle’s steering wheel is shaking or vibrating when you press the brake pedal, it is a serious problem.  It is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem, but there can be other causes as well, we’ll cover those below. There are plenty of other issues … Read more

Air Conditioner Not Blowing Cold: Causes + Diagnosis

One of the most inconvenient problems with a vehicle is when the air conditioner is not blowing cold air.  If your car or truck isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this could be happening. Keep in mind that the air conditioner and heater are essentially different systems.  The … Read more