Engine Fault Codes

One of the most frustrating parts of car ownership is dealing with engine problems. The engine is the lifeforce of a vehicle, and anytime it’s having issues you need to get them fixed immediately. A common diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that engines can have is the dreaded P0171 code. The P0171 code indicates “System Too Lean (Bank 1)," and is a serious problem for your engine. … [Read more...] about P0171 Code – Symptoms, Causes, and Fixes

Diagnostic trouble codes, DTCs for short, can be important tools for drivers. They let you know if there is a malfunction with your car, and can stop you from potentially damaging anything. Modern cars are run almost completely through the use of computers known as Engine Control Units (ECUs), Powertrain Control Modules (PCMs), and various others. If these computers detect a … [Read more...] about P0456 Dodge Engine Fault Code

If you own a car chances are you've run into various problems and warning lights. Unfortunately, it's simply part of car ownership; if you haven't run into any problems then you're one of the lucky few. One common light on modern cars is the reduced engine power warning. There are a number of different engine problems that can trigger this light, so it can be a confusing issue. … [Read more...] about Reduced Engine Power Warning

Car problems are an unfortunate and at times frequent symptom of car ownership. As cars have become more complex, car problems have become more complex, too. Modern cars are equipped with literally hundreds of different sensors and chips to make sure they run correctly. All of these sensors and chips have to work together or else the engine control unit (ECU) detects a problem. … [Read more...] about P0121 Code – Symptoms, Causes, and Fix