🎯 LICENSE TESTS

"Nothing happens when I turn the key. Dash lights work fine."

"Battery light came on while driving. Car runs okay for now."

"Customer says the car cranks but won't start. It was running fine yesterday. No warning lights were on before this happened."

"Engine turns over but won't fire. Customer says the fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank."

"Battery dies overnight. Had it tested at parts store and they said it's good. Been happening for 2 weeks."

"Check engine light flashing when I accelerate hard onto the highway. Car shakes. Fine at idle and low speeds."

"A/C will be ice cold, then just starts blowing warm. Sometimes it comes back, sometimes I have to shut the car off and restart it."

"Temp gauge goes into the red on the highway after about 20 minutes. In city driving it stays normal. Coolant level is good."

"Engine idles rough and sometimes stalls at stop lights. Check engine light is on."

"Check engine light is on. Car seems to run fine otherwise."

"Customer notices coolant on the ground after parking. Low coolant light comes on periodically."

"Headlights flicker at idle. Radio makes a whining noise that changes with engine speed."

"Engine cranks slowly, especially in the morning. Battery was just replaced."

"A/C blows air but it's not cold. No warning lights."

"Fuel gauge shows full for a long time, then drops quickly to empty."

"Annoying droning sound at highway speeds. Aftermarket exhaust installed."

"Knocking sound from engine when accelerating. Worse going uphill."

"Whining noise when turning the steering wheel. Worse when cold."

"Grinding noise from engine area when A/C is on. Goes away when A/C is off."

"Engine surges up and down at idle after cold start. Settles down after warm up."

"Various warning lights on after getting a jump start. Multiple U-codes stored."

"Heater only blows lukewarm air even when engine is fully warm."

"Check engine light. Code reader shows P0135."

"Humming noise from front that gets louder with speed. Changes with turning."

"Check engine light with P0420. Failed state emissions test."

"Turn the key and hear one loud click. Engine doesn't turn over."

"Coolant bubbles out of reservoir when engine gets hot. No overheating on gauge."

"A/C blows warm air. Hear nothing when pressing A/C button."

"ABS and traction control warning lights are on. Brakes seem to work normally."

"Check engine light is on. Customer can smell fuel fumes occasionally."

"Engine misfires and hesitates on acceleration. Check engine light flashing."

"Airbag warning light is on. Horn also doesn't work."

"Check engine light on. Car runs fine. No performance issues noticed."

"ABS and traction control lights on. Scan tool shows no communication with ABS module."

"Hard shift between 2nd and 3rd gear. Feels like it slams into gear."

"TPMS light stays on. Shows one tire as dashes instead of pressure."

"Check engine light on. Code says small EVAP leak."

"Rear right door doesn't respond to remote or driver controls. Works manually."

"Brake pedal pulses up and down when braking from highway speed."

"Engine dies randomly while driving. Restarts after a few minutes. No pattern to when it happens."

"Transmission feels like it's slipping. Engine revs up but car doesn't accelerate properly."

"Check engine light flashing intermittently. Engine feels rough on acceleration."

"Gauges flicker and sometimes go blank momentarily while driving."

"Transmission slips or flares when shifting into overdrive on highway."

"Random warning messages appear then disappear. "Check [system]" messages."

"ABS light, traction light, and stabilitrak light all came on at once. Brakes work but no ABS. Shop said their scanner can't talk to the car."

"Car started fine but every warning light on dash is lit. Shop says their scan tool sees nothing."

"Random warning lights come and go. Sometimes ABS, sometimes airbag, sometimes transmission. Sometimes all clear for days."

"Engine runs fine but no power windows, seats, or door locks. Dealer quoted $5000 to replace everything but couldn't find anything wrong with the trans itself."

"Whole instrument cluster just goes dark sometimes while driving. Might be 5 seconds, might be 2 minutes. Car keeps running."

"Transmission stuck in one gear. Took it to a transmission shop, they want to rebuild it for $3500 but couldn't find anything wrong with the trans itself."

"Steering got really hard suddenly on the highway. Power steering light on. Dealer quoted $1800 for steering rack."

"Multiple warning lights on dash. Some features work, others don't. Scan tool connects to some modules but not others."

"Intermittent transmission shift concerns. Dealer said software update available but never completed."

"Lane departure warning and adaptive cruise not working after windshield replacement."

"Truck went completely dead. No communication with any module."

"Random warning lights, erratic gauges, intermittent starting issues."

"Scan tool sees powertrain modules but nothing else. Body systems work but no scan data."

"Battery dies within a day of sitting. Current draw stays high."

"Driver power seat completely dead. No movement in any direction."

"Interior lights stay on, door ajar message with all doors closed."

"Occasional rough running. Multiple cylinder misfire codes that come and go."

"DSC malfunction, steering assist reduced, multiple warning lights."

"Battery dies every few days. Already replaced battery."

"Intermittent warning lights. Scan tool connects sometimes, other times not."

"Gauges flicker, warning lights randomly illuminate. Getting worse."

"Communication errors when using certain equipment nearby. Fine otherwise."

"Hybrid system warning light on. Car goes into limp mode occasionally. Reduced power."

"Check engine light on. Message says "Exhaust Filter XX% Full - Driving Needed". Truck feels sluggish."

"Car won't drive. Screen shows "High Voltage System Fault - Service Required"."

"Random warning lights that come and go. Sometimes gauge cluster flickers. Scan tool sometimes loses connection."

"Hybrid system warning light. Reduced fuel economy. Battery seems weak."

"DEF warning light. Message says "Service Exhaust Fluid System""

"Car won't charge at home or public chargers. Charging icon shows error."

"Rough idle with occasional misfire. No consistent pattern to which cylinder."

"Randomly: radio cuts out, gauges go crazy, HVAC stops working. Different each time."

"Plug-in hybrid battery only charges to 80%. Used to charge to 100%."

"ACC doesn't work after front bumper replacement from collision."

"Battery temperature warning. Car limiting power. Coolant low message."

"DPF light on. Message to drive at highway speed. Regen won't complete."

"Multiple systems inoperative. Cluster shows errors for several systems."

"Air suspension dropped. "Chassis Function Restricted". Cannot communicate with Vertical Dynamics Module (VDM)."

"Vehicle towed in. No crank, no start. Instrument cluster is dead except for airbag light. Wipers run constantly when key is on."

"Red triangle warning light. Car will not go into "Ready" mode. Customer reports driving through deep puddle yesterday."

"Battery dies only if parked for more than 2 days. Battery and alternator already replaced by another shop."

"No sound from radio, navigation, or phone. MMI screen works but freezes occasionally."

"Rough idle on cold start only. Check engine light flashes sometimes. Runs perfect after 2 minutes."

"Battery warning light on. Voltage stays at 13.2V constantly. Start/Stop system disabled."

"Check engine light on. P0456 (Small Leak). Gas cap already replaced."

"Lane Keep Assist (LKAS) amber warning. "System Problem" message. Windshield was replaced yesterday."

"Christmas tree dash. ABS, Airbag, Check Engine lights on. Speedometer fluctuates."

"Customer says car loses 15-20 miles of range overnight while parked in garage. Only happens 2-3 times per week. No apps are running."

"Misfire at exactly 2100-2300 RPM under moderate load. Goes away above or below that range. No codes stored. Runs perfect otherwise."

"Every warning light on dash. Transmission stuck in gear. Stabilitrak disabled. Power steering heavy. Started after oil change at quick lube."

"Engine stalls after sitting in hot parking lot for 30-60 minutes. Restarts immediately but runs rough for 10 seconds. Never happens on cold days. Dealer couldn't duplicate."

"Random power loss while driving. No warning lights. No codes. Happens once every 1-2 weeks. Usually in cold weather. Car "bucks" then recovers."

"Battery dies every 3-4 days. New battery installed. Alternator tests good. Customer claims nothing is left on. Parasitic draw test shows 50mA - normal. No aftermarket accessories."

"Infotainment screen freezes for 2-3 seconds every few minutes. Backup camera lags. Sometimes radio changes stations by itself. Dealer replaced head unit twice - no fix."

"Check engine light on. Runs rough at idle. Seems like two different problems happening at once. P0300, P0420. "Fixed" at another shop but returned in 1 week."

"Engine dies randomly when ambient temp is 95°F+. Restart immediately works. MIL never illuminates. No codes stored. Only happens in summer. Dealer can't replicate in AC shop."

"Left headlight flickers. Right turn signal doesn't work. Windshield wipers run slow. All started after hitting a pothole. Body shop found nothing."

"Random features stop working for days then start again. Sometimes no regen braking. Sometimes no seat heaters. Sometimes no garage door opener. Never the same thing twice. OTA update made it worse."

"Clicking/ticking noise from front end. Only happens between 25-35 MPH. Completely silent above or below that speed. More noticeable on smooth roads. No vibration felt."

"Vehicle limits charging to 50kW even at 150kW charger. Battery shows 40% SOC. Battery temp is 75°F. No warning messages. Worked fine 2 weeks ago."

"Terrible fuel economy. Down from 28 MPG to 18 MPG over 3 months. No warning lights. No codes. No driveability issues. Car runs perfectly."

"Check engine light on. P0420. Customer says: "This is the THIRD catalytic converter in 2 years. Previous shop keeps replacing cats. They're not honoring the warranty because they think I'm doing something wrong.""