10 Best Road Trip Vehicles for 2021
Whether you’re heading out of town for the weekend or packing up the family for a cross-country trip for the summer, here are the 10 coolest road trip vehicles for the job Road trip vehicles are as diverse as the destinations you visit and the people traveling with you. From sporty two-seaters to cavernous nine-seaters, […]
Top 10 Best OBD2 Scanners for 2021 under $100
Looking for the best OBD2 scanner for the money? Here are our top 10 recommendations for car scanners that can read and clear your check engine light. There are hundreds of OBD2 scan tools available, ranging in price from $20-$2000+. But if you’re looking for a budget car scanner that can read and clear diagnostic […]
Here’s How To Become a Car Whisperer Using OBD2 Live Data
Using the live data function of the FIXD scanner and app allows you to literally talk to your car when diagnosing most check engine light problems. What is Live Data? Today’s automobiles are filled with advanced technologies controlled by various computer systems, and each computer operates through numerous sensors. A problem in any system is […]
How to Clean a Car Interior
Detailing the inside of a car might seem like an overwhelming task, but if you follow this spring cleaning checklist for how to clean a car interior, you’ll have the job finished from top to bottom in no time. Spring has sprung. Now’s the time when most people tend to give their homes a much-needed […]
P0019 – Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Fixes
What Does Code P0019 Mean? P0019 definition: The correlation of the camshaft and crankshaft positions on bank 2 is incorrect based on the intake camshaft position sensor. Issue Severity: SEVERE – Stop driving immediately Repair Urgency: Fix this code immediately (same day if possible) to avoid internal engine damage. Diagnosis: This trouble code can cause […]
P2098 – Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Fixes
Code P2098 Definition Bank 2 has too much air or not enough fuel based on the post catalyst O2 sensor. What Does P2098 Mean? Combustion engines run most efficiently when they maintain an air-fuel mixture ratio of 14.7 parts air to 1 part fuel. When there are more than 14.7 parts air to 1 part […]
P2137 – Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Fixes
Code P2137 Definition The voltage readings going to the Engine Control Module (ECM) from the throttle body position sensor and accelerator pedal position sensor do not match each other. What Does P2137 Mean? On older vehicles, the throttle body was connected to the accelerator pedal via a throttle cable which was a mechanical link between […]
P2138 – Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Fixes
Code P2138 Definition The voltage readings going to the Engine Control Module (ECM) from the throttle body position sensor and accelerator pedal position sensor do not match each other. What Does P2138 Mean? On older vehicles, the throttle body was connected to the accelerator pedal via a throttle cable which was a mechanical link between […]
P2135 – Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Fixes
Code P2135 Definition The voltage readings going to the Engine Control Module (ECM) from the throttle body position sensor and accelerator pedal position sensor do not match each other. What Does P2135 Mean? On older vehicles, the throttle body was connected to the accelerator pedal via a throttle cable which was a mechanical link between […]
Getting started with FIXD
Getting started with FIXD Step one: Check car and device compatibility These vehicles are compatible: Gas-powered vehicles made after 1996 Diesel-powered vehicles made after 2008 These devices are compatible with the latest OS versions for: iPhones and iPads Android devices Step two: Connect your FIXD sensor to your iOS or Android device Download the free […]