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BBB Industries Adds More Than 100 New Part Numbers To Product Range

BBB Industries has announced that it recently added multiple new part numbers to its catalogs. The company added 18 new part numbers to its automotive catalog, covering more than 1.6 million vehicles in operation. This includes eight part numbers that cover 2012 applications, and 14 additional part numbers that expand its import car coverage.

Memory Lane: Welcome To My World

I have often been accused of living in a time warp. And, I would have to plead guilty, but with an explanation. All of my customers are working on vehicles that are 60+ years old or older, so that’s the environment I am in every day.

Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: Insufficient Alternator/Generator Output

On select Mercedes-Benz model vehicles, if you encounter insufficient alternator/generator (G2) output, the voltage regulator, integral to G2 output, may be malfunctioning. The voltage regulator may be replaced as a separate part and the procedure in this Tech Tip should be followed.

Diagnostic Dilemmas: Approaching No-Code Diagnostics

Thanks to the increasing reliability of modern vehicles, most diagnostic technicians are seeing fewer pattern-failure driveability complaints. For that reason, many techs won’t gamble expensive shop time chasing an illusive no-code driveability complaint. Instead, many will write “no problem found” on the repair order and move on to the next vehicle. Unfortunately, at some point in time, the intermittent, no-code driveability will either be solved or the vehicle will be traded or sold for scrap.

Tech Tip: Mercedes-Benz Alternator/Generator Voltage Regulator Malfunction

On some Mercedes-Benz vehicles, if you encounter insufficient alternator/generator (G2) output, the voltage regulator, integral to G2 output, may be malfunctioning. The voltage regulator may be replaced as a separate part and the procedure in this Tech Tip should be followed.

Memory Lane: Nuts, Bolts And Screws – Finishing A Chevy Restoration Project

Gary Goms discusses the mechanical challenges of restoring a truck that he began maintaining when he went to work in a gas station – back in 1957!

Mopar Expands Remanufactured Starter And Alternator Product Lines

Mopar recently announced the expansion of its remanufactured starters and alternators in its portfolio of remanufactured parts, the newest additions in a long line of authentically remanufactured electrical products offered by Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand.

Memory Lane: Marketing 101 — Seeing things from the Customer’s Perspective

What is important to you may not interest the customer at all.

Diagnostic Dilemmas: Solving Late-Model Charging System Dilemmas

This month’s Diagnostic Dilemma involves a pristine 1995 Buick Park Avenue with a customer complaint of dimming instrument cluster lights, a flickering voltmeter needle, a driveability bucking complaint and a dead battery. The alternator had been replaced due to an indication of excessive AC ripple on the shop’s hand-held battery and charging system tester. A P1630 trouble code was present, indicating a high/low condition with battery voltage.

DENSO Produces its 100 Millionth SC Alternator

Who knew when the first segment conductor (SC) alternator rolled off the line at DENSO’s Anjo plant in Aichi, Japan, that 12 years later the 100 millionth alternator would make its way down the very same line? DENSO Corp. recently held a ceremony at its Anjo Plant to celebrate the production milestone of its flagship alternator, which also is a major product for the company.

Nissan: Solving Rotating Electrical Issues

Maybe the warning light on the dash has caught the attention of the customer who was lucky enough to make it to your shop, or not so lucky and their car needs to be towed, says Import Specialist Contributor Bob Dowie. Whatever the scenario, don’t be too quick to jump to conclusions when diagnosing rotating electrical issues.

Tech Tip: Ignition Coil Polarity Check on Early Model Vehicles

On classic and antique vehicles, you can test for correct polarity of the ignition coil by using a voltmeter.