Diagnostic Dilemmas: When Over-Voltages Electrocute PCMs
During the past nine months, I’ve had three instances of powertrain control module (PCM) failures on Jeep Wrangler vehicles that were evidently caused by an over-voltage condition. The first case involved an owner who requested that a local shop replace the fuel pump because his 1998 Wrangler was slow-starting in the morning. The shop found the pump pressure was marginal and replaced the pump. Because the Jeep still had the problem, the owner complained about the fuel pump, first to the shop and then to the local jobber supplying the pump.
Schumacher Electric Wins AAPEX 2009 New Packaging Showcase Award
Schumacher Electric Corporation has won the AAPEX 2009 New Packaging Showcase award for their Power Inverter PI-1500.
Makita’s New 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Motor Impact Driver Delivers Precise Fastening Control and More Efficiency
Makita, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results, is proud to announce the release of its new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Speed Brushless Motor Impact Driver, model BTD144.
Pass-Thru Devices Are Here
Why Should You Sell Them?
By Michael Bowdish, Guest Writer
Clore Automotive Receives NAPA Supplier Award
Clore Automotive was recently named "NAPA Tools and Equipment Supplier of the Year" at the NAPA Tools and Equipment National Sales Meeting in Atlanta, GA ….
Charge-Up Your Business with Federated’s ‘Start Your Engines’ Sweepstakes
Federated wants to send you to Nashville as its guest for the 14th annual Federated Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race on June 6, 2009. The winner of the Federated "Start Your Engines" Sweepstakes will receive an all-expense paid trip for two including accommodations at Nashville’s luxurious Opryland Hotel, tickets to a country music concert and to the Federated 300 race, along with ….
Tech Feature: Reflashing Control Modules
You don’t have to be Microsoft A+ certified to flash reprogram automotive PCMs, but the process requires a certain amount of know-how as well as special tools and access to the latest OEM software upgrades. What’s more, it’s not a risk-free endeavor. Certain precautions must be undertaken before you begin, and there are pitfalls that can trip up even those who are experienced in this sort of procedure. Like any laptop or desktop computer, the powertrain control module ….
ReFlashing Control Modules
You don’t have to be Microsoft A+ certified to flash reprogram automotive PCMs, but the process requires a certain amount of know-how as well as special tools and access to the latest OEM software upgrades. What’s more, it’s not a risk-free endeavor. Certain precautions must be undertaken before you begin, and there are pitfalls that
Flashing Signals / Reprogramming PCMs
You don’t have to be Microsoft A+ certified to flash reprogram automotive PCMs, but the process requires a certain amount of know-how as well as special tools and access to the latest OEM software upgrades (which are not free!). What’s more, it’s not a risk-free endeavor. Certain precautions must be undertaken before you begin, and
Cordless Tools: Is it Time to Cut the Cord?
Power tools have certainly changed over the last 40 years. You’ve seen the ads — cordless tools changing the world, one battery, more power, durability, etc. I can remember when the world consisted of two professional air tool manufacturers (who shall remain nameless). Now, there are at least 12 that come quickly to mind, with