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...
by Mike Lundgren | May 7, 2026 | Diagnostics
Nitrogen-filled air suspension systems are becoming increasingly common on Stellantis (Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler), GM, and Volvo vehicles. These systems require nitrogen charging when severely depleted or after component replacement, and shops can set up to perform...
by Mike Lundgren | May 1, 2026 | Key Services
The Hidden Problems That Block Key ProgrammingKey programming failures aren’t always about the wrong key or faulty tools. Sometimes pre-existing vehicle problems that don’t affect normal driving can completely block the programming process. Two recent...
by Mike Lundgren | Apr 23, 2026 | Module Programming
GM’s Global B VIP (Vehicle Intelligence Program) architecture, found on 2020+ General Motors vehicles, introduces a complex security authentication system that can create unexpected challenges when programming modules. Unlike the simpler pin-sharing system in...
by Mike Lundgren | Apr 16, 2026 | ADAS Calibration
Blind spot module calibration requires more than just setting up a radar cone at the correct distance. The physical angle of the sensor itself must be verified before attempting calibration, or you’ll face failures in the shop or customer comebacks after the...
by Mike Lundgren | Apr 10, 2026 | Module Programming
When a keyless access module registration fails on a 2018 Acura RDX or similar Honda/Acura vehicle, the culprit might be hiding in plain sight. A second key anywhere in the vehicle—even wedged between seats—will block the entire registration process, causing failures...
