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FIND THE ROOT CAUSE

Advanced diagnostics. Less guesswork.

Scan-tool data, electrical testing and mechanical verification, done at your location. We find the real cause before anything gets replaced.

  • 5-stepprocess
  • Mobileat your location
  • Gas + dieselevery platform
  • Writtenestimate first

HOW WE DIAGNOSE

Test, don’t guess.

  1. Step 1

    We listen first

    When it happens, how often, what changed and what’s been done already. The story narrows it down fast.

  2. Step 2

    Full scan & live data

    Every module, stored and pending codes, freeze-frame and live data from a professional Autel scan tool.

  3. Step 3

    Pinpoint tests

    Voltage drops, wiring, fuel pressure, boost and smoke tests, injector balance rates and mechanical checks to prove the cause.

  4. Step 4

    Clear estimate

    You get the cause, what it takes to fix and an itemized estimate before any repair.

  5. Step 5

    Verify the fix

    After the repair we re-scan, clear codes and road-test or run the truck to confirm it’s fixed.

FROM OUR SHOP

Dealer-level tools, at your truck.

Our Bosch scan tool programming injector IQA codes on a 2019 Ford F-250 6.7
Our Bosch scan tool programming injector IQA codes on a 2019 Ford F-250 6.7
Live fuel rail pressure data on our ThinkCar scan tool, actual vs. commanded
Live fuel rail pressure data on our ThinkCar scan tool, actual vs. commanded
Electrical testing with our Autel scope and multimeter
Electrical testing with our Autel scope and multimeter
What testing turns up: metal in the FCA screen of an LML Duramax after a CP4 failure
What testing turns up: metal in the FCA screen of an LML Duramax after a CP4 failure

WHAT WE DIAGNOSE

Every system on your truck.

  • Engine & drivability

    Low power, hard starts, misfires, rough idle, smoke and stalling.

  • Electrical systems

    Wiring, batteries, charging, sensors, modules and intermittent faults.

  • Network & modules

    CAN-bus communication faults, no-communication modules and programming concerns.

  • Turbo & air systems

    Boost control, VGT performance, charge-air leaks and intake restrictions.

  • Fuel injection

    High-pressure fuel, injector balance rates, return-flow tests and supply-side testing.

    Fuel systems →
  • Emissions & DPF/DEF

    Regen problems, NOx sensors, DEF quality and derate codes.

  • Transmission

    Shift concerns, transmission codes, adaptive values and fluid condition.

  • Overheating

    Cooling-system pressure tests, fan clutch, thermostat and head-gasket checks.

    Bulletproofing →

DASH WARNING LIGHTS

What’s that light mean?

A quick guide to the warnings we get called about most.

  • Check engine light

    A stored fault in the engine or emissions system. Steady: book soon. Flashing: stop and call.

  • DEF / emissions warning

    Usually a countdown to a speed or power derate. Don’t ignore it; book quickly.

  • Wait-to-start / glow plug

    Glow plug, relay or controller fault. Expect hard starts in cold mornings.

  • Coolant temperature

    Pull over safely and shut it down. Driving hot can warp heads and blow gaskets.

  • Battery / charging

    Alternator, batteries or wiring. Diesels need strong batteries to crank.

  • ABS / traction

    Wheel-speed sensors, wiring or the ABS module. Normal brakes still work, but have it checked.

Why not just read the code?

A code is a symptom, not a diagnosis.

P0087 (low rail pressure) can be a clogged filter, a failing lift pump, a leaking injector or a dying high-pressure pump. Parts-cannon repairs get expensive fast. We test until we know, then fix it once.

Common diesel problems →
  • Professional Autel scan tool
  • Digital multimeter and lab scope
  • Fuel pressure and flow testing
  • Boost and smoke leak testing
  • Cooling-system pressure testing
  • Injector balance and return-flow tests
  • Battery and charging analysis

Backed by our warrantyRepair labor is warrantied for 1 year / 12,000 miles, parts carry the manufacturer’s warranty, and every job is reported to CARFAX.

Warranty details →

OWNER QUESTIONS

Before you book.

How much does a diagnosis cost?

Diagnostic time is billed at your truck class rate: $149/hr (Class 1), $198/hr (Class 2–6) or $298/hr (Class 7–8). We tell you up front what testing we plan to do.

Can you diagnose at my location?

Yes. Our scan tools and test equipment come to your home, job site or yard.

My parts store read the code for free. Why pay for diagnosis?

A free code read tells you which system is unhappy, not which part failed. Testing confirms the cause so you don’t pay for parts you didn’t need.

Do you diagnose gas trucks too?

Yes. Ford, Ram, Chevrolet and GMC gas trucks get the same process.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Find the real cause.

Tell us what your truck is doing and any codes you’ve seen. We’ll bring the right tools.

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