This 2015 Kia Soul starts up but BARELY runs. Accelerator pedal does absolutely nothing. Can we quickly pinpoint the problem with 100% accuracy? PHAD PRESSURE TRANSDUCER: http://www.pinehollowdiagnostics.com/phad-pressure-transducer.html THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d Enjoy! Ivan

The 2014 GMC Sierra Crank No-Start that we diagnosed last month is back on the road after an engine swap! Let s see how mad the CARNAGE was, and discuss the ROOT CAUSE of the failure. Enjoy! Ivan

Customer opted to just replace the Bank 2 Intake phaser the "easy" way and not do the entire timing chain job which would have easily add another $1000 to the bill. With the new phaser installed, lets verify the repair and see how much power this SUV is supposed to have! IVAN S PICO WAVEFORMS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BiYV0BPJyBmGjhLZrFTUpTiMPB5MmvPp?usp=sharing THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d Enjoy the VICTORY! Ivan

This 2002 Toyota Avalon keeps draining the battery if it sits for more than a few days. Owner is ready to put a kill switch on the battery. He wants the problem diagnosed, and if possible repaired if it doesn t break the bank. Let s follow the logical approach and see what the culprit is. ASTRO AI DVOM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FDBW1PT?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d ASTRO AI DC AMP CLAMP: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MTCMWLB?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d Enjoy! Ivan

This 2007 Acura RDX at 210k miles is throwing a check engine light that DISABLES the All-Wheel-Drive system, and the owner wants it fixed. The only code set is: P2263-Turbocharger Boost System Performance Problem Lots of issues can cause this code... A secondary customer complaint is an intermittent NO-CRANK condition... Let s focus on the turbo system and see what the root cause of the issue is. THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d Enjoy! Ivan

Here we go again...another dead Euro on the road. This 2009 Audi Q7 V8 has been acting up...losing power and stalling out. Finally it quit completely and the owner had it towed to his house. A few other shops took a "stab" at it...literally. When I get there the battery is at 3.8V...completely spanked. This one is going to be fun! IVAN S PICO WAVEFORMS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BXgosP2uShyIOwU8_8HnAFqbWuFzsHaY?usp=sharing THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d ASTRO DC AMP CLAMP: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MTCMWLB?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B08MTCMWLB&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.UKPVIGM4POWZ Enjoy! Ivan

Looking for an AMAZING BIDIRECTIONAL SCANNER on a budget? AUTEL has two exciting tools that fit the bill: The MaxiPRO MP808BT and the MaxiCOM MK808TS (includes full TPMS capabilities). I show these two tools in action on a 2008 Saab 97-X (Chevy Trailblazer SS) to diagnose a P0442 EVAP leak and a TPMS warning light. SPECIAL DEALS: AUTEL MaxiPRO MP808BT (without adapters): https://www.ebay.com/itm/265472944102?mkevt=1&mkcid=2&mkrid=7111624332858422&keyword=digitalmall-allMP808BTYouTube&geo_id=1 ***$100 OFF CODE: AUTELMP808BT100*** ******************************************************************* AUTEL MaxiCOM MK808TS (includes TPMS): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZBCH7K?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B07GZBCH7K&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.NHZL00NIDEPF ****************************************************************** TESLONG NTS 500 DUAL CAMERA ENDOSCOPE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SQ4FLYX?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B07SQ4FLYX&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.BH34H8T28VY4 Enjoy! Ivan

Fords never disappoint with their legendary parasitic draws, and this F150 is no exception! Let s track down the ROOT CAUSE of the ghost positive voltage and make a 100% guaranteed recommendation for repair. This one definitely required some patience and logic. ASTRO AI DVOM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FDBW1PT?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d ASTRO AI DC AMP CLAMP: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MTCMWLB?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d TEST LIGHT: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M5ZWBA?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B000M5ZWBA&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.UKPVIGM4POWZ Enjoy! Ivan

This 2005 Nissan Titan left the customer stranded at 180k miles. No DTCs stored! He already swapped some sensors, relays, and fuses with no luck. Let s diagnose this truck and see if we can get it back on the road without going to the dealer or even an auto parts store :) ASTRO AI DC AMP CLAMP: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MTCMWLB?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d TS100 SOLDERING IRON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SQDZ9SV?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B07SQDZ9SV&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.H4433MU1BH5V&th=1 Enjoy! Ivan

Let s take the Celica for a good test drive while monitoring the EGR system and try to recreate the "surge under load at 60mph" that the customer is concerned about. Not an easy diagnosis, but we nail it at the end, and provide a "budget-friendly" solution :) IVAN S PICO WAVEFORMS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1B-y_7IOJhYPV9oBZ7yEEgaFN8CyQlNC4?usp=sharing PHAD PRESSURE TRANSDUCER: http://www.pinehollowdiagnostics.com/new-phad-pressure-transducer.html Enjoy! Ivan

After the frustrating Ford F150 EcoBoost no-start, the next diag *sounds* more straight-forward: 1999 Chevy small block that runs "rough", showing a Cylinder 6 misfire at hot idle. The engine is brand-new, and so are a lot of the parts under the hood. The owner loves his truck, and wants it to run PERFECT, so let s see if we can pinpoint the root cause of the misfire. IVAN S PICO WAVEFORMS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PxxhMTK5E3VvIgRaZdMcS8UGPhoVbyjQ?usp=sharing PHAD PRESSURE TRANSDUCER: http://www.pinehollowdiagnostics.com/new-phad-pressure-transducer.html Enjoy! Ivan

Last stop before the main attraction (Staten Island!): a 2005 Ram 2500 with the legendary Hemi V8! At 300k miles, this truck looks just about ready to limp to the junkyard. Mostly EVERYTHING is broken! Main issue is a loud tapping under the hood and a dead cylinder. Let s at least diagnose the misfire before telling the owner that it s game over for this Dodge. IVAN S PICO WAVEFORMS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pZMrlR0d91pP7xRrD1brwiSks-aQ0upE?usp=sharing THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d Enjoy! Ivan

This brand-new 2022 Kia K5 has already been involved in a collision with less than 10k miles on the odometer. After repairs, it drove for a few days, and then left the customer STRANDED in the middle of a busy intersection!! Now it s a crank no-start, and not setting any trouble codes. Another Staten Island mystery! Let s see if we can get this Kia back on the road with no parts required ;) THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d Enjoy! Ivan

A couple more cars to knock out before heading back across the bridge to the mainland. This 2009 Ford F150 V8 is running quite rough with a misfire on Cylinder 4. Then a 2013 Auction Ford Focus that has a hard circuit fault on the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor. THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d Enjoy! Ivan

This 1995 Buick Riviera has only 27k original miles on the odometer! The owner has been battling with a MISFIRE, and finally dropped it off at a local shop. Let s pinpoint the root cause of the misfire and make a 100% guaranteed recommendation for repair. Don t see this kind of failure every day... IVAN S PICOSCOPE WAVEFORMS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JZKE8xE_8Xq250ONXY9dYz8BIMyoscfh?usp=sharing Enjoy! Ivan

The used car shop sourced a replacement HV Relay control block, so let s install it and see if this Camry Hybrid will come back to life...PLACE YOUR BETS NOW!! As always, when working on HV vehicles, SAFETY FIRST! Always look at wiring diagrams and verify the circuit is OFF with a meter before touching anything :) THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d ASTRO AI DVOM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FDBW1PT?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B07FDBW1PT&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.UKPVIGM4POWZ AMAZING TEST LIGHT: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M5ZWBA?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B000M5ZWBA&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.UKPVIGM4POWZ Enjoy! Ivan

How will the Subaru perform with new exhaust valves? REV UP YOUR ENGINES! Also noticed on the test drive that the A/C didn t work, but customer said "it was working fine" when she brought the car over...hmmmmm. SPILL-FREE COOLANT FUNNEL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A6AS6LY?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B00A6AS6LY&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2N7WCA81DLG3L A/C GAUGE SET: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZB3P4X?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B07CZB3P4X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2RG42J5VNKKTV R134 LEAK DETECTOR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095S6S6GY?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B095S6S6GY&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2RG42J5VNKKTV MEAT THERMOMETER: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016P7SQ2?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B0016P7SQ2&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2RG42J5VNKKTV THINK TOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?ref=exp_pinehollowautodiagnostics_dp_vv_d Enjoy! Ivan

Owner is fed up with his 2015 Hyundai Tucson because it doesn t let you remove the key from the ignition switch, and then DRAINS the battery xD Let s diagnose this Helpless Hyundai with the help of OEM Service info, some basic tools, and a good scanner. Any parts required? ****THINKTOOL PROS ON SALE FOR $936!!!!**** https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B08XXWHQVJ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.NHZL00NIDEPF OTHER DEALS: Thinkdiag bidirectional scanner (1 year free update): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YWTJY4F Thinkscan Max full system obd2 code reader (LIFETIME update): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SWH7LTZ ASTRO AI DVOM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FDBW1PT?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B07FDBW1PT&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.UKPVIGM4POWZ MAGIC TEST LIGHT: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M5ZWBA?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B000M5ZWBA&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.UKPVIGM4POWZ Enjoy! Ivan

Customer drove over 8 HOURS from Michigan to PA for me to diagnose his 2008 Chevy Silverado 3500 work truck. He uses the truck every day and needs it to be RELIABLE! Main complaint is poor shifting and slipping of the transmission. He often hauls a heavy trailer, so this is important to fix to avoid any further damage. Transmission was replaced 5 years ago, and it never shifted very well. Let s start from scratch and see why this workhorse Chevy is acting up. THINKTOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B08XXWHQVJ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.NHZL00NIDEPF Enjoy! Ivan

Owner of this clean 1999 Lexus GS400 bought it an an auction with throttle problems. It s setting a persistent P1125-Throttle Motor Control Circuit. He limped it from 3 hours away to my shop for a diagnosis. Parts cannon has been fired: used throttle body, motor, and reman ECM. Place your bets now! IVAN S PICOSCOPE WAVEFORMS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/145HXUFJiMCgnT5PMnltuuZxBCzmlqlzL?usp=sharing THINKTOOL PROS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XXWHQVJ?tag=onamzpineholl-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B08XXWHQVJ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.NHZL00NIDEPF Enjoy! Ivan