Check engine light and traction control lights come on th...
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camerontech
216 days ago
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camerontech
216 days ago
do you have the trouble codes? I would need these to go any further with your diagnostics help.
i would also recommend a second opinion from a different shop.
if lights are on and there are codes present then they should be able to figure out what is wrong with your vehicle with proper diagnostics associated with the trouble codes.
this could be a wiring issue, sensor issue or module issue.
scanning and retrieving the codes will be the first step. with these codes you will se the component or area of the fault.
i can help you with this too
if you do not have a scan tool most larger auto parts stores will scan your car for free
let me know how you make out and if i can assist you further i would be happy to help!
cam
Customer
216 days ago
It showed that a coolant sensor needed replacing, which it was but other than that nothing apparently
camerontech
216 days ago
i would need the actual codes unfortunately as there are different coolant sensor codes ( high signal, low singal, ect..)
or else i would just be guessing. A sensor code does not always mean replace that sensor as it could be wiring.
circuits need to be checked, verification of actual temperature needs to be checked after repair.
it sounds like they just popped a sensor in it and that wasnt the problem.
i do not hear very often a mechanic saying that there is no reason for the light coming on. There is always a reason.
i will need the vehicle scanned with current codes and live data information of actual engine temperature and freeze frame data of when the code was stored
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