The ECM (Engine Control Module) is the brain of any vehicle. It is sometimes referred to as the ECU or PCM. It’s all the same thing. The ECM controls and directs your entire drivetrain (unless there is a separate transmission controller). Without it, a car or truck is just a 3000 pound paper weight. When … Read more
While engine mounts can last the life of the entire vehicle, they can go bad. Below we’ll try and outline the most common symptoms of a bad engine mount, as well as how you can tell if it’s gone bad. Engine mounts connect the engine to the frame of the vehicle. They also provide vibration … Read more
Modern vehicles control their climate control systems using actuators. For the purpose of this article, we are talking about automotive climate control actuators. These actuators are electrically powered, and control the flow of air throughout the cabin of the vehicle. Actuators control and direct the flow of air throughout your vehicle What Actuators Do Actuators … Read more
A long time ago, when cars were much more simple, the A/C system’s blend door was controlled by a physical connection between the blend door and the switch. Not anymore. Now, most cars and trucks use actuators to control the climate control system. When the blend door actuator fails, you’ll usually know pretty darn quick … Read more
One of the most serious issues that can happen to an engine is low oil pressure. Low oil pressure will cause the engine to seize up. When the oil pressure light is on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent. We advise not running the engine until the issue can be … Read more
Of the many things that can go wrong with an engine, timing chain jumping can be one of the most frustrating problems to have. Depending on the motor, it can cause all sorts of problems. They require a lot of mechanical skill to replace. One of the most common symptoms of a timing chain that … Read more
If your GMC Yukon has a backup camera that is not working, here are the most common causes and how to troubleshoot them. A backup camera is an essential part of life when running these large SUV’s. They make it a lot more convenient to get in and out of the grocery store parking lots, … Read more
If your Chevy Tahoe has a backup camera that is not working, here are the most common causes and how to troubleshoot them. A backup camera is an essential part of life when running these large SUV’s. They make it a lot more convenient to get in and out of the grocery store parking lots, … Read more
A backup camera is something that most truck owners don’t feel like they need until they have one. They make a lot more convenient to roll around in large trucks. Even if you aren’t a big user of the backup camera, it can certainly be annoying to see the “check your surroundings” message instead of … Read more
The traction control system on the first generation of Chevy Equinox is known to have problems. This writeup aims to give you relevant information to help you diagnose issues with the Chevy Equinox traction control light. There are many reasons for the traction control light to come on. Traction control is complicated business. The … Read more