DENSO Enhances its 2009 Compressor Program
DENSO Sales California recently announced significant improvements to its 2009 First Time Fit compressor program. New compressors now account for 84 percent of DENSO’s compressor line-up, compared to 36 percent in 2008. The conversion from remanufactured to new involves 148 model 10PA and 10S compressors and include popular makes such as ….
Tech Tip: Steering Position and Yaw
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) program uses the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) to maintain vehicle stability in a cornering maneuver. The ESC program requires the communication between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and ABS controller. This communication takes place on the Controlled Area Network (CAN) buss of the vehicle. The program uses input from the following sensors: steering wheel position, throttle pedal position, throttle position, engine speed, brake switch, wheel speed, yaw and ….
Steering Position and Yaw
Driving skills and Electronic Stability Control One of the first things a novice driver asks is: “Do I turn into the skid or away from it?” With Electronic Stability Control, this decision is made for us. When a vehicle begins to skid during a cornering maneuver, the skilled driver steers into the direction of the
Continental Product Lines Now Include VDO and ATE
VDO and ATE brands are now part of the Continental Corporation’s product portfolio. The addition of the VDO lines of electric motors, engine management, instrumentation and door systems comes as part of the acquisition of Siemens VDO AG by Continental AG. The ATE lines of brake rotors, pads and service parts had already been part of the ….
Tech Tip: Proper Tools Essential for Handling TPMS Issues
Just as the sports world claims you can’t identify the players without a program, the tire industry chants that you can’t fix a problem without the right tools. The world of tire pressure monitoring systems, or TPMS, is no different. In fact, having the proper tools is critical to servicing vehicles equipped with TPMS. While technology has done its best to ….
DENSO Sales California Releases New 2008 Oxygen Sensor Catalog
DENSO Sales California has announced the availability of its new 2008 Oxygen Sensor catalog (#O2-cat-0608), which includes 344 new oxygen sensor part numbers, adding 8,095 new applications to cover an additional 57 million vehicles in operation. The catalog covers domestic and import automotive, light truck and van applications ….
Tech Tip: Uneven Brake Wear Can Result in Steering Wheel Vibration
Customers may report that a vibration or "judder" is felt in the steering wheel during braking. The front brake discs may have worn unevenly, resulting in thickness variations on the disc. The remedy is to install two new front brake discs in combination with new specification front brake pads ….
Selling Services: Cooling System Colors
All types of antifreeze contain corrosion-inhibiting chemicals to protect bare metal surfaces from electrolytic attack. Though automakers disagree on which chemical additives work best in their vehicles, essentially any kind of antifreeze will work in any vehicle. But how well will it protect the cooling system? And for how long? And will it void the
2007 Jeep Compass Points To Goodyear Tires
Jeep has selected Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires in size P215/65R17 as an original equipment fitment for the Jeep 2007 Compass, a new compact SUV, which is now arriving at Jeep dealerships.
Troubleshooting MIL Issues: OBD II & “CAN” Scan Tool Diagnostics
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is one of the most misunderstood warning lights on vehicles today. Most motorists have no idea what the light means or why it’s on. Some think the MIL light is an oil change reminder light. Others realize something must be amiss to cause the light to come on, but don’t