So There is No Con-Fusion
came on the scene in 2006. The 2006 Ford Fusion shares a design platform with the Mercury Milan and the Lincoln Zephyr. In 2007, the Zephyr is replaced by the Lincoln MKZ. The Fusion comes with a choice of 4-cyl. and 6-cyl. powerplants. The four cylinder is a 2.3L 16-valve DOHC engine. It uses a
Fuel Injector Service: The Basics and Beyond
and go traffic conditions. Because high underhood heat usually increases electrical and clogging failures in fuel injectors, fuel-injected vehicles driven in metro areas may generally need more maintenance than vehicles driven in rural areas. We can also generally say that many late 1980s and early 1990s fuel injectors fail more often because of poor design,
Carley’s Corner: Fuel Pump Warranty Returns Still an Issue
About a year ago, I attended a meeting of the Fuel Pump Manufacturers Council (FPMC) in Chicago. The members of FPMC are the companies who manufacture and supply fuel pumps to the aftermarket (as well as the auto makers). The purpose of the meeting was to address a serious problem that has been plaguing the
Jacks: The Ups and Downs of Jacks
The famous actor/comedian Rodney Dangerfield was well known for his routine about respect. You couldn’t watch him for more than a few minutes before you heard his signature line: “I can’t get NO respect!” If we were to start assigning personalities to tools in the shop, jacks would definitely be the Rodney Dangerfield of the
Michael Hertel, Japanese Auto Clinic
Michael Hertel, owner Japanese Auto Clinic Greenwood, SC We specialize on Japanese nameplate vehicles and also work on domestic cars, with an emphasis on driveability concerns and repairs. Snap-on Vantage Graphing Digital Multimeter — One of the best base-level diagnostic tools that can help even a beginner technician become accurate and productive in diagnosing
Honda Tech Tip: Dealing with EGR Issues
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) has been used for years to control combustion temperature to prevent spark knock as well as control NOx emissions. For the most part, these systems were trouble-free and required service only if you were dealing with a spark knock issue, or if the valve opened too early, resulting in a tip-in acceleration stumble, or the more common, bad idle quality caused by the valve not closing completely at idle.
Toyota Tech Tip: Prius Hybrid Lacks Power
Some 2001-’03 model-year Prius vehicles may exhibit a Master, Hybrid and MIL warning light on with DTC P3130, and possibly P3125 with sub code 264. When the vehicle is parked after prolonged operation in heavy stop-and-go traffic, or sustained high speeds in ambient temperatures above 90° F (32° C), and when attempting to restart, the vehicle may experience an abnormally low power output condition or inability to "Ready On."
Tech Tip: Wiring Harness Connection Inspection
When servicing a vehicle for any type of customer concern – such as miscellaneous DTCs, intermittent driveability concerns, hard start, no start, incorrect gauges, inoperative air conditioning systems, service engine soon lamps illuminated, 4WD lamp illuminated, instrument panel gauges inoperative or cruise inoperative – the following steps are imperative.
EGR Issues: Dealing with P0401 Codes
ht=”245″ alt=”” align=”right” /> As emission controls got tighter, and with the advent of OBD II, things started to change. We not only saw additional driveability complaints, but we also had the check engine light (CEL) telling the customer there was an emissions failure that had to be dealt with for the good of the
Is There Enough Pressure? Fuel Injection Diagnosis & Service
One of the first questions that should always be asked — and answered — when diagnosing a fuel-related complaint on a fuel injected engine is, “What is the fuel pressure?” All too often, technicians assume fuel pressure is “good” without actually measuring it with a gauge. If the engine runs, they assume the injectors are