Oxygen Sensors: Are You Up to Date on the Latest Designs?
If you’re a technician who works on late-model import vehicles and diagnoses engine performance and emissions problems, you probably have a good understanding of how oxygen (O2) sensors work. You know that all late-model engines have at least one or more “upstream” O2 sensors in the exhaust system to monitor the air/fuel mixture, and one
Servicing Import ABS Systems
Import anti-lock brake systems (ABS) are pretty much the same as domestic ABS systems. In fact, the same OEM suppliers who make the ABS system components for import vehicle manufacturers also make them for domestic vehicle manufacturers. The differences that do exist are typically limited to calibration, diagnostic codes and procedures, and wiring. The ABS
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Playing the Diagnostic Shell Game
More often than not, deciphering diagnostic trouble codes is like playing a high-tech version of the old circus sideshow “shell” game. In the trouble code shell game, we are led to believe that the pea (diagnostic solution) is hidden under one of the shells (DTCs) stored in the diagnostic memory. Unfortunately for the diagnostic technician,
Understanding Today’s Multi-Coil Ignition Systems
Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS) have been around for more than two decades, but in recent years the trend has been to multi-coil systems such as Coil On Plug (COP) or Coil Per Cylinder (CPC) ignition systems, and Coil Near Plug (CNP) ignition systems. COP systems have become the hot setup for a number of packaging,
TPMS Intel On VW Applications
Before any relearn or reset procedure is performed on a direct or indirect system, set the tires to the correct pressure. When the system is reset, it uses this pressure as the reference pressure. If it is not correct, the system might assume an incorrect pressure is the correct pressure.
Tenneco Expands Monroe Quick-Strut, OESpectrum Product Lines
Tenneco has expanded coverage of its Monroe Quick-Strut assembly and OESpectrum shock absorber and strut product lines by a combined total of 9.2 million vehicles with the introduction of dozens of new part numbers. Available immediately are 20 additional premium Quick-Strut assemblies – 13 of which are the first available from a major manufacturer for
MOOG Steering And Suspension Brand Expands Coverage In March
The brand has introduced 205 new parts in 2017.
Dorman Products Releases Product Announcement With More Than 600 New Parts
Dorman Products Inc. launched its August New Product Announcement featuring 628 new parts, 208 of which are formerly “Dealer Only” parts, exclusive to Dorman. Top Parts from Dorman’s announcement include: • A 100 percent new suspension air compressor kit fitting Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models from 2007-‘13. This kit includes all brackets, connectors and
Bosch Releases 50 New Part Numbers
Robert Bosch LLC has released 50 new part numbers for February 2015. These new part numbers include brake pads, wiper blade sets, a new alternator and two new remanufactured starters. Bosch QuietCast and Bosch Blue Brake Pads Bosch has added 45 new brake pad sets to its braking components portfolio with hardware kits included for
Tech Tip: Check Engine Light Is On With Fault Code P0420
Affected Vehicles: 2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L 2001 Audi A6 Quattro 4.2L; Beetle 2.0L; Jetta GL 2.0L, GLS 1.8L Turbo, GLS 2.0L, GLX 2.8L; Passat 1.8L, 2.8L 2002 A6 Quattro 3.0L; Beetle 2.0L; Cabrio 2.0L; Jetta GLS 2.0L; Passat 1.8L Turbo, 4 Motion 2.8L 2003 Beetle 1.8L, 2.0L; Jetta GL 2.0L, GLS 2.0L, GLS 2.8L,
