Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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The Car Doctor- 8/27/22 - Throwing Parts at an F-150 Aug 27, 2022

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Ron starts this episode with a call on an F-150 with a P0191 code and the mechanic is throwing parts at it : takes a call on a 12 Cruze that the caller called about previously with a transmission problem, and wants to update Ron on what was found : answers an email on using flex fuel in a 2008 Corvette : takes a call on an 11 Sierra where the AC compressor is making a squealing sound : takes a call on a 17 CRV where, when driving down the road, every dash warning light comes on for no reason : takes a call on a 13 F150 with perhaps an aux fan coming on that is extremely loud.

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The Car Doctor - 8/27/22 - Corvette Knock Sensors Aug 27, 2022

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Ron starts this episode talking about his vacation and what he learned about cars outside of NJ : takes a call on a 16 Accord with an AC clutch engaging and disengaging too quickly : takes a call on an 04 Corvette throwing knock sensor codes, even though the knock sensors have been replaced : answers an email about auto stop being shut off on an Equinox.

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The Car Doctor - 8/20/22 - Scan Tools and Servicing Electric Cars Aug 20, 2022

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Ron starts this episode talking with Brandon Mathews, OPUS IVS Lead for BMW and Porsche specialized service, and a discussion on high voltage electric systems and certifications in the US : then, talks to Aaron Jones, OPUS IVS Lead for Tesla Remote Support.

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The Car Doctor - 8/20/2022 - Cadillac Blowing Hot Air Aug 20, 2022

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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2000 CRV that almost stalls when the AC is turned on : takes a call on a 13 Cadillac ATS where the AC is blowing warm air : takes a call on an 08 Rogue where the cat converter failed and now it has a random misfire : answers an email on tires for a muscle car : and talks about states hitting electric car owners for highway taxes.

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The Car Doctor - 8/13/22 - RAM Cylinder 2 Misfire Aug 13, 2022

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Ron starts this episode by saying he learned something this week when working on a Kia Rio S : takes a call on an 18 RAM Pro Master with a misfire on cylinder 2 : talks with Haresh Gobin, Product Development Manager at Launch Tech USA on Scan Tool 101.

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The Car Doctor - 8/13/22 - Challenges of Fixing Older Cars Aug 13, 2022

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Ron starts this episode talking about the challenges of fixing older cars : takes a call with questions on differential fluid viscosity : takes a call on an 07 F-150 with questions regarding the fuel delivery system : takes a call on a 17 Silverado with a hard start.

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The Car Doctor - 8/6/22 - 07 Lincoln Towncar Maintenance Aug 06, 2022

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Ron starts this episode talking about putting remote start on his plow truck this week : talks about Tesla Autopilot having problems in California : takes a call on an 07 Lincoln Towncar and questions on maintenance : takes a call on a 94 F150 that lost the speedometer and odometer – and the caller fixed it – wants to tell Ron what the fix is : answers an email regarding finding parts and what may be obsolete soon.

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The Car Doctor - 8/6/22 - Looking for a Scan Tool Aug 06, 2022

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Ron starts this episode talking about how to tell if something is wrong because the car usually keeps running : and talks about looking for a new car for his wife : takes a call on a 21 Camry that has feathering on the tires at 5000 miles : takes a call from a listener looking for a scan tool for a 10 Sportage, a 15 Corolla, and a 20 Murano : takes a call on an 05 Focus where the caller is looking for a mechanic.

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The Car Doctor - 7/30/22 - How To Properly Diagnose A Vehicle Jul 30, 2022

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Ron starts this episode by taking a call on an 18 Sparc asking questions on necessary maintenance : answers an email on rev hang with Hondas : talks about the CT bus fire and the potential to take out an entire fleet if that happened in the bus garage : and talks about keeping animals out of vehicles : talks about what happens to a lithium battery in a TPMS sensor when he drills one out to disable it : talks about how to properly diagnose a vehicle : talks about a conversation with his gym coach the other day : talks about oil changes : and talks about some positive news for electric vehicles : and leaves with some thoughts on vehicle maintenance.

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The Car Doctor - 7/30/22 - Monte Carlo Won't Stay Running Jul 30, 2022

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Ron starts this episode talking about how sometimes customers don’t give you the proper information : talks about the Connecticut electric bus fire and how they have pulled all the buses from the road : takes a call on a 12 Cruze with an error code for low input speed to the transmission : takes a call on an 01 Monte Carlo where the lower intake gasket was replaced and now it won’t start or stay running unless the pedal is pressed to the metal.

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