Electronic Power Steering: More Than Just An Assist
Electric power steering is quickly becoming a standard feature on new vehicles, but it’s not an emerging technology. It’s been in the field for the better part of two decades. Now, electric power steering has continued to advance by making autonomous safety features possible.
Honda: Brake Pedal Feels Hard In The Morning Or In Cold Weather
The brake pedal can feel hard during the first couple of brake applications, usually in the morning when the temperature is cold. At cold start in high altitude, combined with the fast idle retard operation, the intake manifold vacuum supply is at its lowest, resulting in low booster assist.
Reprogramming And Service Information Common Ground
There has been a lot of discussions this month about some OEMs restructuring subscription fees for service information and reprogramming/reflashing. Most of the restructuring is focused on charging users per vehicle reflashed. This has stirred up a lot of technicians and shop owners.
Midtronics Introduces MSP Power Supply Charger
The MSP charger provides clean, reliable power for charging and maintaining battery state of charge during service reflash or extended service procedures.
Honda Brake Job Tips To Ease Your Repair Procedures
All Honda brake systems may look the same after awhile, but it is what’s unseen that can hurt you in the form of a comeback. It might be as simple as a torque specification for a caliper bracket, or as complex as a parking brake adjustment.
Honda Brake Tips
Brake lubricants are critical in returning a Honda’s brake system to an optimal operating condition.
2017 TSB Update: What Are The Top TSBs?
The free 30-minute webinar on July 20th, 2017, will discuss how technologies like stop/start, dual-clutch transmissions and other advanced systems impact repair shops. The webinar will also cover the top TSBs for vehicles that are out of warranty.
Solving Automatic Transmission Electronic Control Problems
Troubleshooting an automatic transmission can be one of the most intimidating diagnostic procedures at a shop. The first reaction is typically, “We don’t do that type of work,” but there is profit in performing drivetrain diagnostics and “in-the-car” repairs.
Dual Clutch Transmission Diagnostics
The dual-clutch transmission produces a drivetrain that has the efficiency of a manual transmission, but the ease of use of an automatic. Compared to automatic transmissions, one manufacturer claims a 5–10 percent reduction in fuel consumption from just this one feature.
Active Drivetrains And Differentials
Vehicles equipped with 4×4 or all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems are designed to provide advantages throughout the year, but winter tends to bring these vehicles into focus.
