P0335 and/or P0340L: Lexus MIL On Due To Low Battery Voltage
Applicable vehicles: 1994 and later models (non-hybrid and hybrid). Condition: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL On condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to inconsistent rotational speed of the engine’s crankshaft. Recommendations: • Review the vehicle’s freeze-frame data and verify if the battery voltage was
Two Federated Associates Head to Nashville as Winners in ‘Start Your Engines’ Battery Sweepstakes
Chuck Lehr of Ft. Myers (FL) Automotive and Larry Magan of Gipe Automotive in Owensboro, KY, are the two winners in the Federated “Start Your Engines” Sweepstakes.
Enjoy an Experience of a Lifetime with Federated’s ‘Start Your Engines’ Battery Sweepstakes
The winners of the Federated “Start Your Engines” sweepstakes will receive an all-expense paid trip for two to the Federated 300 Nationwide Series race in Nashville on July 23 as well as the opportunity to participate in the Ken Schrader Driving Experience at the Nashville Superspeedway on July 24.
Mighty Offers Program to Jump-Start Battery Sales
Mighty batteries are manufactured by Exide. The turn-key program is aimed at creating an additional revenue stream for generating accelerated profits.
Arizona Legislature Passes Battery Core Deposit Bill
The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) and its affiliate the Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (AAWA) are reporting a successful outcome to their lobbying efforts after the Arizona legislature signed into law a bill that provides monetary relief for Arizona parts stores that sell lead batteries.
Hybrid Training Class Features Midtronics High-Voltage Battery Tester
The free, live Internet class instructed by Craig Van Batenburg is on Thursday, May 27 at 2 p.m. EST. It is a 30-minute, interactive hybrid class on how to test a high-voltage battery pack. It will also cover construction of a typical battery pack and discuss where rebuilt packs are sold in the market.
Midtronics Acquires Lynai Data, Inc.; BatteryNet and FacilityWare Products
Fortifying its leadership position and focus on technology and innovation, Midtronics Incorporated (Willowbrook, IL) has acquired the assets of Lynai Data Incorporated (LDI), widely known for its popular BatteryNet and FacilityWare data management and reporting automation products. “Connecting these new pieces with our existing analyzer and monitoring families will extend the value that our customers
Bosch Launches Comprehensive Battery Program; Introduces New Automotive Batteries
Bosch is launching a comprehensive automotive battery program in the continental United States with the introduction of three new passenger vehicle lines and a high tech AGM passenger vehicle line for extreme conditions and start/stop applications.
Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: Battery Acid Leaking into Battery Box
If you receive customer reports in Model 163.154/157/172/174/175 vehicles, all model years, of acid leaking from the battery ventilation hole causing damage to the battery box, follow the remedy procedures below which detail installing a hose/receptacle combination.
Mitch Schneider: Emotional Battery
For most of us, it has been a tough year. And, even if you are one of the “lucky” shop owners who have seen a rise in their year-end numbers – “lucky” as in where “opportunity” meets “preparation,” and all the skill, hard work, insight, discipline and determination that goes along with that kind of luck – it hasn’t been an easy year for the majority of your clients regardless of where you are.