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GMC Sierra – No Start, Is it 1983?

We’re continuing our streak of longer (truck-related) resource articles referenced, but this one is a bit less convoluted, makes for an easier read and ends with a good outcome and a happy customer. But, like the others, it just might save you some serious time and a lot of headaches. In it, Enrique from California recounts the tale of a difficult 2020 GMC Sierra where a customer asked him to program a new PCM “because of a code p0606.”  Enrique installed the new PCM, completed the programming and relearns, but the vehicle wouldn’t start. He retraced his steps, even reinstalled the old PCM (which was driven in with the truck prior to the repair). Nothing. He performed a visual inspection to be sure he didn’t disrupt anything during the repair process, but found nothing amiss. He went back through the install and programming for the new PCM a second time, double checking every step. The truck still wouldn’t start. The only clue he found was a repeated odd noise when he push the START button.  Here’s a hint from his story: “Before that I must say the customer had already turned the steering wheel all the way to the left

January 25, 2024 No Comments
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JNC1224 Keeps Heavy-Duty Moving

“The JNC1224 is the go-to standard here at HOLT Cat – Caterpillar’s Authorized dealership serving 118 counties in South, Central, North and East Texas for the last 90 years. Anytime we need to jump start any of our machinery, from a large 992 Wheel Loader to one of our smallest machines, the JNC1224 is always ready to do the job.  We have 30 locations and growing, not including our Texas First Rental locations, Holt Truck Centers, Holt Crane and many other Holt-owned business. We have always come to rely on Clore Automotive jump starters to get us started and up and moving. Regardless the time of day or inclement weather these jump packs have always come thru for us when needed.  I have used other brands of jump starters before, and nothing has come remotely close to what Clore’s jump starters have to offer when it comes to reliability, power and ease of use, time and time again. Besides this being our second JNC, we also own two PL3750 Pro-Logix Wheel Chargers that get used daily, have been in service 10 and 13 years respectively, they have come thru consistently for our Austin location and this is just from our

January 25, 2024 2 Comments
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Children’s Mercy Update: Winter 2024

We received a year end update from our partners at Children’s Mercy Kansas City and wanted to share the details of all the great work that they are doing to improve the health outcomes of their patients, patient families and the broader community. In 2023, the Children’s Mercy Center for Family and Community Connections (CFCC) once again grew their community impact and brought increased service to their audience. Here are a few stats and milestones from the past year: Over 4200 families served (121% increases – wow!) Over 10,000 families referred to community services Over 138,000 diapers provided to families Over 2000 individuals received transportation assistance The Kanbe’s Market initiative brought fresh produce to the families served Launched the Powering Families webinar series to empower families and caregivers with the knowledge needed to achieve the best outcomes for area children Grew the CFCC network of referral resources to broaden coverage to meet children’s needs We’d like to wrap the update with a quote from their update to us. “Access to the right care at the right time is essential in supporting a child’s healthy growth and development. With [Clore’s] help, this unique social service center is addressing social determinants of

January 11, 2024 No Comments
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Jump Starting 101

As we move into December, for most of us, that means we are dealing with much colder temperatures than we saw in recent weeks. Which brings all kinds of changes and adjustments to our routines. One big thing to contend with when temperatures drop is how it impacts your vehicle. A key aspect of this is your power system, specifically the impact of cold temperatures on your vehicle’s battery(ies). This issue isn’t confined to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, as cold can cause problems for hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) vehicles as well. As we pointed out in a previous article, these non-ICE vehicles contain low voltage batteries that perform a variety of tasks, depending on which vehicle architecture they are deployed in. So, we thought we’d focus this month’s article on what to do when you encounter a depleted battery and need to perform a jump start. This is primarily related to ICE, HEV and PHEV vehicle types, but we’ll touch on BEV vehicles briefly as well. Successful Jump Starting Starts with a Ready Unit In life, where you end up often is a result of where you start. This is definitely true when

December 11, 2023 13 Comments
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We Tame the Cold Like Nobody Else

If you reside in North America, the mercury is dropping and, despite this week’s brief warmup, old man winter is definitely knocking on the door. This morning in KC, we had frost on the cars, lows around 27˚F and many people in town likely ran into issues getting their vehicles started. And that’s just a preview of much colder temperatures typically seen in the weeks to come. One good way to be well prepared when cold weather strikes is to own a quality jump starter that is effective in the conditions most likely to cause a low or dead battery. As we always say, it’s relatively easy to make a jump starter that’s effective when it’s 80˚F outside. The true test of a jump starter is when it is needed in freezing and even subzero temperatures.  That’s exactly where we shine. Whether we are hearing from customers in Saskatoon, Buffalo, Missoula or Fairbanks, the story is pretty consistent – their Booster PAC and Jump-N-Carry jump starters make their life better and easier, turning what could be a major problem into a blip on their radar. Our lead acid and lithium jump starters are built to perform in the most extreme

December 7, 2023 2 Comments
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A Complicated F-150 No Crank No Start

We seem to be on a roll with relatively lengthy case studies these days. But, just like the last one, we think you’ll find this one worth the read. It comes to us from Billy in Florida and involves the usual situation of having made several unsuccessful pit stops before it got to him. And, judging by the comment on the case study, this a common enough issue on a very popular vehicle that it very well could be worth a bookmark to avoid major hassles down the road. In this detailed study, Billy recounts the tale of a no crank, no start 2015 F-150 that was misdiagnosed by several earlier repair attempts as well as being used for target practice with the parts cannon. When it got to him, he started his diagnostic process based on knowing the prior repair attempts highlighted issues with the transmission range sensor position. Armed with service data and electrical schematics, Billy started by performing several voltage tests, which lead him down his methodical diagnostic path.  As he states at the end of the case study, “It’s just a perfect example of why we have Alldata or similar services that are paid for, and

November 30, 2023 No Comments
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Classic Car or Road Trip Rescuer – JNC660 Does it All

“I bought a JNC660 because my ‘54 Chevy Bel Air would not crank over when it was hot. It has a 350 engine with about 400 HP. I used it a couple of times. I replaced the ground cables with 1/0 cables. Now it starts well.  Then, we were loaded up to go on a 900 mile trip and the van would not start. We jump started it with the JNC660 and drove all day. The next morning, the van wouldn’t start again, so we jump started it again. We drove to our destination. Then we got a new battery.  I also jumped a guy’s truck on the way. I am really glad I bought it. Thank You.” Grady Roanoke, TX

November 30, 2023 2 Comments
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JNC345 Gets Next Gen Update

The JNC345 is an ideal shop tool, combining extreme jump starting power with numerous features that deliver utility, convenience and safety, including UL2743 safety certification, USB outlets to power small electronics, 12 Volt power supply capability and a high intensity LED work light.

October 27, 2023 No Comments
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Put Away Season is Here – How to Win the Storage Game

Here in the Northern America, we’ve reached the time of year when vehicles and equipment of all sizes get put away, as we deal with things like frozen lakes and salty roads. Here in KC, next week is going to bring our first wave of freezing temps and nasty weather. So, whether you have a hot rod, ATV, motorcycle, riding mower, pontoon boat or Waverunner, odds are it was recently or will very soon be put away until next spring. That’s great when it comes to getting your equipment out of the elements and preserving its cosmetic appearance, but, what about the battery(ies) contained in it? Batteries are expensive these days. Even if you’re still primarily using traditional flooded lead acid batteries, they are steep. Heaven help you if your batteries are of the AGM or lithium variety, as these battery types can range to 2-4 times the cost of a traditional flooded lead acid battery. So, it makes a lot of sense, regardless of which type you have, to do what you can to get the longest life from them. In addition to the fact that letting your battery(ies) reach a deeply discharged state is detrimental to their long

October 27, 2023 2 Comments
A Kia saga worth reading about
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A Kia Saga Worth the Read

OK, this is a Kia saga worth reading. We’re going to give it to you straight – this one’s a bit long. In it, Robert from New York tells the tale of a troublesome KIA that had bounced around to several shops without final resolution before it got to him, an angry vehicle owner, a bunch of previously installed parts thrown at the problem and a very tricky diagnostic challenge. Of course, he starts by asking, “Where do I start?” He then executes a very logical and deliberate strategy to narrow his way to the potential root cause of the problem, verifying each step and confirming his conclusions through rigorous testing. It is textbook diagnostic work. As one commenter noted, “I don’t read extremely long post often. However, I seem to get sucked in real quick on your write ups. Great process and very informative. Thanks for sharing it.” We couldn’t agree more. Read the full article To see the original post at https://diag.net, click on the above screen shot or click here. To access complete forum posts or participate in the discussion requires a membership to the site. There are several membership options available, about which you can learn

October 25, 2023 No Comments
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