Vehicle Repair Postings Need More Info!
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:49 am
i seem to be seeing more calls for help with not enough information for forum members to be able to take a poke at it. it's like my green muzi ford that won't start. codes, fuel trim, prior work, symptoms, would be nice. i've read through a few posts and seen that the answer could have been summarize much earlier if more information was offered. i've seen posts that after a few answer and question posts have led me to feel that the originator of the post doesn't have a decent scan tool and is just fishing for possible bolt on resolutions.
in today's repair industry the need for good scan and diagnostic tools are as necessary as a ratchet and wrenches, probably even more so. when i see a post that reads something along the lines of "check engine light on and customer states vehicle will stall on the highway", have replaced the fuel pump, filter, plugs and all 4 O2 sensors. am running out of ideas and customer is getting angry. i need to fix this a.s.a.p.. a response along the lines of replace all 4 tires is just as much in line as replace mass air flow sensor, based on the supplied information. i've found that this is the most friendly forum out there. greatly due to the diligence and time devoted by the "gurus" and a lot of members that really want to help. some, including myself will open other programs and search our archives for answers. i really like being part of a solution. this brings me to my point.
without necessary information i get frustrated because i can't help and as we all know i'm the early morning peeper and tina in the late at night one. so please, when posting give us something to work with. i don't want to feel like i'm pulling teeth to help................this isn't directed to anyone. i've done it myself. i just think a bit more time in description helps all involved.
in today's repair industry the need for good scan and diagnostic tools are as necessary as a ratchet and wrenches, probably even more so. when i see a post that reads something along the lines of "check engine light on and customer states vehicle will stall on the highway", have replaced the fuel pump, filter, plugs and all 4 O2 sensors. am running out of ideas and customer is getting angry. i need to fix this a.s.a.p.. a response along the lines of replace all 4 tires is just as much in line as replace mass air flow sensor, based on the supplied information. i've found that this is the most friendly forum out there. greatly due to the diligence and time devoted by the "gurus" and a lot of members that really want to help. some, including myself will open other programs and search our archives for answers. i really like being part of a solution. this brings me to my point.
without necessary information i get frustrated because i can't help and as we all know i'm the early morning peeper and tina in the late at night one. so please, when posting give us something to work with. i don't want to feel like i'm pulling teeth to help................this isn't directed to anyone. i've done it myself. i just think a bit more time in description helps all involved.
