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Speaker Failure Diagnosis
A Honda CR-V was in the shop, and one of the customer’s complaints was that the two rear speakers didn’t…
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Throwback: Recalls Bring the Odd Cars
Today is a throwback to a post from 2 years ago, in January 2018. Sometimes I wonder if people compete…
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Worn Out Timing Belt Tensioner
Timing belts need to be replaced at regular intervals to prevent them from wearing out and failing. At my Honda…
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Parking Sensor Problem: Blown Bulb?
A Honda Odyssey came in to the shop for diagnosis of the “check parking sensor system” message displayed in gauge…
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Double-Check Your Timing Marks
Whenever you’re replacing a timing belt or chain, or doing any kind of work that requires removing and reinstalling it,…
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Disgusting Car Interiors
Working on cars, you see cars in all kinds of conditions. Some are spotless, some look decently lived in, but…
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Don’t Use Used Oil as Rustproofing
A Honda Ridgeline came into the shop just to get the battery replaced. As I pulled it into my bay,…
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Not Worth Fixing Electrical Hack Job
It started out as a typical check engine light diagnosis. A 2006 Honda Accord came in needing diagnosis, and the…
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Homemade Cupholders
I’ve seen lots of aftermarket accessories in cars, but it’s not very often that I see homemade ones.
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A Week of Brake Fails
It was a week with several different failures of brake systems.
