by Mike Lundgren | Jun 18, 2026 | Diagnostics
When a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu with a 1.5L turbo engine presents with no power steering, charging system failure, and stalling when put in gear – all without setting any diagnostic codes – the issue is likely a wrong crankshaft position sensor. This specific...
by Mike Lundgren | Jun 11, 2026 | Module Programming
Ford Transit BCM programming jobs often get blamed for parasitic battery draws, but the body control module isn’t always the culprit. In a recent case involving a 2015 Ford Transit, what appeared to be a straightforward BCM replacement revealed that a failed...
by Mike Lundgren | May 28, 2026 | Diagnostics
The Hidden Cause Behind RAM 5.7L Hemi MisfiresWhen a Dodge RAM 5.7L Hemi presents with a P0306 cylinder 6 misfire code, most technicians expect to find typical causes like spark plugs, coils, or fuel injectors. However, a specific pattern emerges when shops mix MDS...
by Mike Lundgren | May 21, 2026 | Diagnostics
Nissan and Infiniti ignition coils repeatedly melt down due to excessive voltage drop between the negative battery cable and the engine block. This voltage drop, typically 1.5 to 2 volts, creates an elevated ground on the engine block that causes the ECM to hold a...
by Mike Lundgren | May 17, 2026 | Diagnostics
A 2017 BMW X1 with a severe parasitic draw that killed the battery overnight presented a diagnostic challenge that didn’t follow the typical network-based approach. The vehicle exhibited a consistent 4.5 to 6-amp draw with a specific pattern: 20 seconds at 6...
