Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Making A Comeback On Some Imports
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are the systems that do not have air pressure sensors inside the tires. Rather, they detect a low tire by comparing relative wheel speeds via the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wheel speed sensors. New systems are taking advantage of better wheel speed sensors and modules to make indirect systems work. Indirect TPMS began making a comeback in 2011 on all Audi models. The highly popular Honda Accord switched to indirect TPMS for the 2013 model year.
ZF Services Added 49 New Part Numbers To Sachs Clutch Line In 2013
ZF Services LLC, the strategic aftermarket business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG in North America, reports that it added 49 new parts to the Sachs passenger car and light truck clutch product line during the course of 2013.
Servicing 1996 To 2005 Volkswagen And Audi Vehicles
In this article, I’ll take a look at the designs and repair of the suspension, brake and exhaust systems of Volkswagens and Audis from 1996 to 2005. I won’t be able to cover everything in this article, just some of the highlights of the various models. VW and Audi produced cars in two- or four-wheel-drive configurations, in several body styles and with a number of powertrains. These cars seem to be everywhere here in the Pacific Northwest. There is a model that fits just about every need and with the available Quattro and 4Motion drivetrains they make excellent ski and mountain vehicles.
Volkswagen Tech Tip: Check Engine Light Is On With Fault Code P0420
If you encounter a check engine light on with a fault code P0420 stored in the fault memory, this may be the result of a defective catalytic converter.
Directions: More Diesels Heading Down The Pipeline
It may be a good idea to have some of your techs become ASE certified in diesel engine diagnostics, which you can market to your diesel-driving customers.
Volkswagen Water Pump Replacement
We bought another loaner. It’s a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta that’s loaded with heated leather seats, heated power mirrors and the 1.8L turbo engine. It’s got the premium stereo and it’s my favorite color, black. It only has 125,000 miles on it and it’s current on its timing belt and other services. I thought we were going to have to do a minimum of service to get it ready to use as a loaner, until I noticed the temp gauge reaching for the red.
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Has MIL On, DTCs P1355, P1358, P1361 or P1364 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
This tip is associated with 2002-’04 2.0L Golf, Jetta, New Beetle and New Beetle Convertible vehicles.
Ford Wins International Engine of the Year Awards 2012 in Dominant Style
The small but powerful 999cc, three-cylinder turbo unit wins Ford its first ever Engine of the Year Award
Clean Diesel Surge Offers Diagnostic and Repair Opportunities for the Aftermarket
There’s a bright future for the latest generation of clean diesel cars and trucks, thanks to common rail high-pressure, direct-injection systems with sophisticated electronic controls that have transformed today’s diesels into clean-running, quiet and powerful power plants. As these vehicles come out of warranty, it will create new diagnostic and repair opportunities for the aftermarket.
Tech Tip: Volkswagen MIL is On, with DTCs P0087/P1093 or P2293
The MIL is on, with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low), P1093 (Fuel Trim 2, Bank 1 Malfunction) or P2293 (Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Performance) stored in the ECM’s fault memory. This could be caused by excessive wear of the intake camshaft lobe that drives the high-pressure fuel pump. The wear limits maximum pump piston lift, causing fuel rail pressure fluctuations. The wear on the camshaft lobe can also lead to wear on the base of the high-pressure fuel pump cam follower.