Tech Feature: Diagnosing and Replacing Chassis & Ride Control Parts
Worn chassis parts are often-overlooked causes of tire wear, steering and handling problems, and even road noise. Worn tie rods are the most common culprit for causing rapid tire wear, but worn control arm bushings or ball joints can also contribute to tire wear.
Tech Tip: J2788 Test Equipment Needed to Diagnose and Recharge Today’s A/C Units
In order to remove all the refrigerant from later-model vehicles during the recovery process, a J2788-compliant A/C machine is required. This is due to later-model vehicles using less refrigerant, which older A/C machines cannot fully recover, leading to potential problems.
Finding Check Engine Light Culprits on Nissan Models
This month, we’ll be taking a look at the Nissan line and some of the common causes for the check engine light to be lit, as well as some of the driveability problems that may result.
Diagnostic Solutions: Alternator Testing Tips
When we’re attempting to diagnose a charging system failure, it helps to think of the battery’s state of charge (SOC) as a type of checking account. If we overdraw our account, we wake up the next morning with an engine that won’t crank. Or, if we overdraw our account and not balancing our account at the end of the day, we again are greeted with a slow-cranking engine and an overdrawn charging system account.
Tech Tip: Intermittent No-Start on Ford 5.4L V8 Truck Engine
When it won’t start, there is no communication with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The theft light is flashing rapidly with codes U1147 and U1262 in the Hybrid Electronic Cluster (HEC). Also, the odometer just shows dashes with the key on instead of the actual mileage.
Tech Tip: Ford Truck No-Start Following CKP Replacement
After replacing the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) and/or connector to correct another problem, the engine turns over, but does not start. The fuel injectors pulse a couple of times when the engine starts cranking, then they stop pulsing. There is an rpm reading on the scan data for a split second, then it goes to zero. There is no spark.
Snap-on’s ‘More Answers, Faster’ Contest & Sweepstakes
Snap-on announces the “More Answers, Faster” contest and sweepstakes for U.S., Canada (except Quebec) and Puerto Rico, running through July 30, 2010. To participate, simply send in your story about how your Snap-on diagnostics platform and software give you the answers you need to get the job done and you could win $1,000, $500 or $250.
Tech Feature: Valve Timing Terror Tales
While a lot has been written about timing belt replacement intervals, not a lot has been written about diagnosing timing belt and valve timing-related driveability complaints. In this article, Gary Goms reports that he is beginning to see more driveability problems caused by faulty valve timing.
Matco Tools Hosts Motorsports Appreciation Day at Ohio Technical College
NHRA Top Fuel Dragster Driver Antron Brown to visit students.
Bartec USA Offers Weekly TPMS Training
As part of their continued customer support programs, Bartec USA, LLC announces TPMS Tuesday! Owners of the market leading line up of Bartec TPMS tools can now participate in weekly TPMS training. Beginning June 22nd and every Tuesday afterwards, Bartec will conduct exclusive online TPMS clinics covering all aspects of Tire Pressure Monitoring System service and diagnostics.