Automotive Detective Work in Walled Lake
October 6, 2019
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Walled Lake. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when ... More
The ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
June 9, 2019
Modern Walled Lake vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute ... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at ABC Auto Works
March 25, 2019
Okay. You went to your local Walled Lake car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Walled Lake service center, but on the way, the Check Engin... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at ABC Auto Works in Walled Lake
October 1, 2017
When we Walled Lake residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
October 25, 2016
Starting in 1996, ABC Auto Works service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer tha... More
The ABC Auto Works Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
February 28, 2016
Modern Walled Lake vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute t... More
What is That? Check Engine Light Service At ABC Auto Works & Tire Center
February 18, 2015
Okay. You went to your local Walled Lake car wash and while your SUV was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the SUV! You head for the nearest Walled Lake service station, but on the way, the check ... More
The ABC Auto Works & Tire Center Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
July 17, 2013
Modern Walled Lake vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute... More