Automotive Diagnostics

Here at Acclaim Car and Truck, each repair service offered comes with 30 minutes of free diagnostic checks. It is our mission to maintain your safety and the safety of your vehicle by keeping it in superior working condition. We are able to assist you in remaining safe with our free diagnostics program, that way you remain on top of your vehicles maintenance and care routine.

Common sensor malfunctions and engine issues are as follows:

• ·         Loose or faulty fuel cap
• ·         Oxygen sensor
• ·         Mass air flow sensor
• ·         Catalytic converter
• ·         Bad spark plugs or wiring

Auto Diagnostic’s Shop

Acclaim Car and Truck Repair is the place to go for the Scottsdale, AZ area for your auto diagnostic needs. If your vehicle is malfunctioning, it often provides a fault code to the computer, also known as the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

Troubleshooting Car Issues – Automotive Diagnostics Scottsdale, Arizona

The ECU monitors your car or trucks RPMs, the fuel injection system, among other various processes that keeps the vehicle running. Because of this, the ECU is always working to ensure processes are inline. If your car or truck begins to experience malfunctions or sensors go out, the ECU will detect it instantly and shoot a fault code. This turns on the check engine light, then stores information in the memory until a technician can check it.

If you think the light can simply be turned off and the issue goes away, it won’t. The reason is because the issue does not simply go away, once you drive certain intervals the light will automatically come back on. There are sensors built into certain components of the engine that alert the ECU of certain problems not functioning properly. The fault code for each of these problems gets stored in the ECU, and the only way to detect the code is by using an automotive diagnostics scanner or code reader. This is a feature on all vehicles since 1990.

We have professionals that use auto diagnostic tools that are high tech or checking the car’s computer for any malfunction fault codes to diagnose your auto electrical or mechanical engine issues that are occurring. We are also able to diagnose transmission issues.

We understand the check engine light can be scary, but you shouldn’t worry. Acclaim Car and Truck Repair is ready to service your vehicle with our many years of experience with diagnosing engine malfunctions. We’ll diagnose the issue, give an estimated repair cost, and fix the issue quickly so you can be back on the road, safely.

We take pride in knowing we are able to detect and then repair problems quickly, no matter how weird it may be, while being accurate and affordable. We understand your vehicle is very important for daily living, and it is our goal to ensure you get it repair and back to safe road conditions as quickly as possible while using only high quality methods.

Understanding Dashboard Lights

Wondering why the Check Engine Light came on? Maybe there is a serious issue or is it minor? AutoZone is ready to assist you with the top five causes for the Check Engine Light.

The Oxygen (O2) Sensor needs to be replaced

The oxygen sensor helps to measure the unburned oxygen levels in the exhaust system.

What happens if it’s not replaced?

• ·         You can experience fuel economy loss, up to 40%
• ·         More fuel will be burned by the engine than required
• ·         Additional damage can be caused by faulty sensors, including catalytic converter or spark plug damage

Damaged, lose or missing gas cap

The purpose of a gas cap is because it seals the fuel system and keeping its pressure maintained inside. It also helps prevent gasoline fumes, also known as hydrocarbons, from escaping into the atmosphere during use.

·         What happens if it’s not replaced?

• ·         You may need to refuel more often
• ·         You can lose fuel via evaporation

Catalytic Converter needs to be replaced

The purpose of the catalytic converter is to protect the environment by converting the cabon monoxide and turning it into carbon dioxide. Neglecting maintenance can often lead to damages, which are causes number 1, 4 and 5.

What happens if it’s not replaced?

• ·         You experience poor fuel economy and performance
• ·         The vehicle won’t pass an emissions test
• ·         The car could overheat

Mass Airflow Sensor should be replaced

The mass airflow sensor helps the vehicle measure the air that enters the engine for determining the amount of fuel required to property run the engine.

What if it’s not replaced?

• ·         You will have poor fuel economy and performance
• ·         The faulty sensors could lead to more damage to 02 sensors, catalytic converter or the spark plugs

Plug wires or spark plugs need to be replaced

The spark plugs help it ignite the fuel/air mixture within the combustion chamber of the car or truck. Spark plug wires help to deliver a spark to the spark plugs from the ignition coil.

What happens if it’s not replaced?

• ·         Work plug wires or plugs can lead to the catalytic converter being clogged or the ignition coils as well as O2 sensors can be damaged.
• ·         You will get lower fuel economy and poor performance and power

Call us today at 480-429-1765 with any questions you may have regarding our Scottsdale, Arizona location.