Diagnosing intermittent high air flow and limited RPM codes on a Dodge Journey after replacing throttle body and gasket, with no obvious vacuum leak found.

Current diagnostic methods (makeshift smoke test, carb cleaner) are unreliable and time-consuming for intermittent airflow issues; there is no systematic way to analyze MAF/MAP/throttle data for this specific fault combination.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 24, 2026

Workarounds Described

makeshift smoke test through brake booster hose
used carb cleaner on manifold to find gasket leak

Implied Software Gaps

Integrated smoke test with guided procedure and leak detection logging

App Concept

AutoDiag Pro

An AI-powered diagnostic assistant for automotive technicians that analyzes live OBD-II data, common fault patterns, and repair history to pinpoint intermittent airflow and throttle issues. It guides step-by-step testing and suggests probable root causes, reducing guesswork and repeat repairs.

Key Features

Real-time OBD-II data analysis with anomaly detection in MAF, MAP, and throttle position
Pattern-based diagnostic suggestions for known vehicle-specific fault codes
Guided vacuum leak test procedure with smoke machine integration
Repair history tracking and success rate feedback

Target Users: Automotive technicians and independent repair shops specializing in domestic and import vehicles

Revenue Model: $39/mo per user SaaS subscription with a 7-day free trial

Existing Solutions Mentioned

carb cleanermakeshift smoke test

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