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How to Fix P000b P0016 Variable Valve Timing Dodge 5.7l

P000b P0016 Variable Valve Timing Dodge
P000b P0016 Variable Valve Timing Dodge

Diagnosing a check engine light on a Dodge Charger that has a stored code p000b and p0016 for the variable valve timing control solenoid. Was able to activate rail valve timing control solenoid what scan tool and could hear it click.

So in this case I’m suspecting I slide it up solenoid valve or possible low and dirty oil. Before replacing any parts I would suggest changing oil and clearing codes to see if p000b and the p0016 go away.

Vehicle Application:
2011 300 5.7
2012 300 5.7
2013 300 5.7
2013 Challenger 5.7
2011 Charger 5.7
2012 Charger 5.7
2013 Charger 5.7
2010 Ram 1500 5.7
2011 Grand Cherokee 5.7
2012 Grand Cherokee 5.7
2013 Grand Cherokee 5.7
2014 Grand Cherokee 5.7
2011 1500 5.7
2012 1500 5.7
Customer Concern: No power, runs rough and sets codes P0016 and P000B.
Average Reported Mileage: 129205
Tests/Procedures: 1. Check the Engine Oil quality and quantity.

  1. Check the operation of the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Oil Control Valve (OCV) with the actuator tests, then check the tip end for sludge build-up.
  2. Check the engine for mechanical problems such as worn bearings, oil pump inlet, oil pump, etc.

Diagnostic Codes
P000B
P0016

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Automotive Repair Videos Blog DIY Auto Repair Hard Start No Start Diagnosis

6.0 Powerstroke hard start no start “Oil Cooler gasket Everywere”

6.0 Powerstroke hard start no start
6.0 Powerstroke hard start no start

 

6.0 Power Stroke hard start no start diagnostic. I could not believe what I found on this Ford 6.0l Powerstroke. Came in for a hard start and a cylinder misfire and what unfolded was nothing like I have seen.

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6.0 Powerstroke fuel injector replacement “Tips and Tricks”

6.0 Powerstroke fuel injector replacement
6.0 Powerstroke fuel injector replacement

In this video, I will be getting an overview of how to replace a fuel injector in a Ford 6.0 Powerstroke diesel engine.

I will give a rundown of all the tools needed in order to do the do the job along with all the parts you will need to replace a fuel injector on this Ford 6.0 liter.

Along with a couple tips you will need in order to remove the high-pressure fuel rail and some tips on installing a fuel injector along with the oil tube stand seals which should be replaced anytime you remove the high-pressure oil rail on these diesel engines.

6.0L Ford Power Stroke Engine Misfire Diagnostic P0300 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bWTm…

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Most Common Cause of a P0101 “Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit/Performance Malfunction”

Most Common Cause of a P0101
Most Common Cause of a P0101

Most common cause of a p0101 “Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit/Performance Malfunction”?
Code P0101 Definition
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit/Performance Malfunction

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Code P0101 Meaning
The mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures the amount of air entering the engine. Check engine light code P0101 is set when the measurement of air entering the engine by the mass air flow sensor is outside of the manufacturer’s specified range.

Symptoms
Engine stalling
Difficulty starting
Lack of power
Rough idle
Causes
Dirty, obstructed, or faulty mass air flow sensor
Damaged or disconnected air intake boot (snorkel)
Vacuum leak
Clogged or improperly installed the air filter
Clogged catalytic converter / restricted exhaust

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How to Reprogram Ford PCM ECM reflash “Uninstall Install aftermarket tune”

How to Reprogram Ford PCM ECM reflash
How to Reprogram Ford PCM ECM reflash

In this video are we using the factory IDS Ford diagnostic j2534 software to read program a PCM. There were concerns with the accelerator pedal and I had found a service bulletin pertaining to the codes I had which required a reflash of the powertrain control module PCM.

In order to do that you do need the factory Ford diagnostic software which is the IDS laptop. Also, we had to uninstall an aftermarket tune on the truck I was working on before we could reprogram the updates to the PCM.

I’ll be giving you an overview on how to uninstall an aftermarket tune and how to reflash the computer and the transmission control module on most Ford vehicles including Ford F150 and Ford F250s

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How to find out Why Your Cars Window is not Working

How to find out Why Your Cars Window is not Working
How to find out Why Your Cars Window is not Working

And this video I’ll be going over how to find out why your window isn’t working in your car or your truck. Will be testing the window motor is south and also the windows switch. I pull the door panel off in this vehicle to be able to access the window motor and first attempt to tap on the motor to see if we can get it working again.

In a lot of cases just tapping on the window motor will get the window motor and regulator working again in a lot of cases if that’s what has failed. In this case, I did not help and we could hear the motor trying attempting to move in the up position but it would not do anything when we push the switch to the down position.

So we remove the connector at the window motor to test for power and ground and found it had power and ground going up but no power and ground going down. So we remove the window switch so we could test the switch and on this vehicle, they’re actually interchangeable from the driver side to the passenger side.

So we were able to swap switches to see if that was a problem and in this particular case the driver’s window switch was the reason the window would not go down.

Diagnose driver’s window not working. remove the driver’s door panel to gain access to Driver’s window motor. tested for power and ground and sound good power and ground going up but no power and going down. Indicated most likely a bad window switch.

Reassemble door panel and cold window switch out of center console area to test. and found that driver’s and passenger’s window switches were interchangeable so tried swapping and window function properly. Indicating the driver’s window switch will need to be replaced.

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Chrysler 200 airbag light on b0020-13 b0028-13 “Easy Fix”

Chrysler 200 airbag light on b0020-13 b0028-13
Chrysler 200 airbag light on b0020-13 b0028-13

This Chrysler 200 had an airbag light on what code was stored for both the passenger and the driver’s seat airbag. Or what I would actually be called is the driver squib circuit active and passenger squib circuit active. Able to access the connectors under the driver’s and the passenger seat to check to make sure there was a good connection there. And both the driver’s and passenger-side seat airbags seem to be connected well. But both seats had debris underneath them which may have caused the wires to get tugged on setting Vault airbag codes. After unplugging and replugging in connectors clearing codes and removing all debris from underneath the seat airbag light stay off.

1. Check the connector under the right front seat. There are two wires, one is Violet/Light Blue and the other is Grey/Light Green.

2. If the connector is OK, short the wires together and clear the codes. If a shorted code now sets, the wires are good between the module and that connector.

3. The connector at the airbag could be shorted, so see if the shorted code is still set. That proves the wires are good from the module to the airbag connector. The right seat airbag then needs to be replaced.

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How to remove a broken oil dipstick tube “Chevy 5.3l 6.0l”

How to remove a broken oil dipstick tube
How to remove a broken oil dipstick tube

How to remove a broken oil dipstick tube that is broken off inside of the block. And this video I have over several methods and tricks that may help in the process of getting a broken oil dipstick tube out of the engine block. I’m working on a Chevy pickup truck with a 5.3 L engine.

This method also applies for Chevy trucks with a 6.0 liter. First I had to remove the inner Fender to gain access to the oil dipstick tube. Once I had the inner Fender and tire removed I was able to get the torch in there and heat up the block to try and help the O-ring on oil dipstick tube to make it easier to remove.

Then I proceeded by using a self-tapping screw to screw into the old dipstick tube. Only the first half came out so I was unable to find another self-tapping screw to pull the second half of the dipstick out. I had to move it back and forth inside the engine block several times before I was able to remove it due to rust buildup. If for some reason the old part of the oil dipstick does fall down in the oil pan it should not cause any issues but definitely should be removed if possible.

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How to Easily get your Cars Blower Motor Working Again “No Tools Needed”

How to Easily get your Cars Blower Motor Working Again
How to Easily get your Cars Blower Motor Working Again

How to easily tell if the blower motor in your car is bad. this video will also show you how you can get your cars blower motor going again. If tapping on it does not work and your blower motor is not working on any speed you can just go under the dash below the glove box on most cars and unplug the 2 pin connection going to the blower motor to make sure you have 12volt with a multimeter or a test light and if you do that mean your blower motor is bad.

But in most cases just tapping on it can get it going again a lot of the timing. If it does then you know it will need to be replaced because the brushes in the motor are wearing out.

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What a cars engine sounds like with no Spark Plug

What a cars engine sounds like with no Spark Plug
What a cars engine sounds like with no Spark Plug

If you don’t change your spark plugs in your car’s engine and they start to rust, this could happen to you. If it does in this video you will hear what it sounds like if you spark plug gets blown out of its hole.