Tech Tip: Subaru Impreza With DTCs P0705, P0851, P2746, P2750 And/Or No Crank, No Start
If you receive a customer concern of a Check Engine light, AT Temp light or a no engine crank condition, the wiring harnesses to the transmission range sensor (inhibitor switch) should be closely inspected for damage or a short circuit to the CVT transmission case.
Airtex Vehicle Electronics Videos Win Multiple Awards At AAPEX Show
Two technical video series scripted and produced entirely in-house by Airtex Vehicle Electronics won multiple honors – including “Best-in-Show” – in the 2012 Automotive Communications Awards, held in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.
Maximizing Current Ramping Techniques In The Shop
Although modern on-board diagnostic systems are becoming far more comprehensive than in years past, it’s still important to know how to use a lab scope and inductive current probe to analyze the amperage flow through the primary ignition and fuel pump circuits.
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!
Memory Lane: Getting The Krazy Kar Back On The Road
Sometimes it is the simplest of projects that end up being the most fun, and provide the longest-lasting memories.
DENSO Sales California Launches Extreme 5x5x5 Starter and Alternator Program
DENSO Sales California recently announced the launch of its Extreme 5x5x5 Starter and Alternator program that runs from October 1 to December 31. This special program is available to DENSO First Time Fit authorized distributors, and offers unique terms and incentives to warehouse distributors, countermen and technicians.
Directions: Autonomous Autos Take to the Streets
There is a lot of speculation on how driverless vehicles – which are already on the roads as test cars – will impact the service industry.
VDO Viewline Instrument Kits Now Include OEM Style Plug-n-Play Wire Harness at No Additional Cost
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered instrumentation and replacement parts for the custom truck and car enthusiast market, now features a premium automotive grade wire harness as standard equipment in every VDO Viewline 5- and 6-gauge instrument kit.
Obama Administration Finalizes 54.5 MPG Fuel Efficiency Standards
In total, the Administration’s national program to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will save consumers more than $1.7 trillion at the gas pump and reduce U.S. oil consumption by 12 billion barrels.
Airtex Vehicle Electronics Introduces New Line of Replacement Knock Sensors
Airtex Vehicle Electronics has launched a new line of replacement knock sensors featuring a variety of design enhancements that the company says ensure “better-than-OE” performance and durability. The new sensors are available through any Airtex Vehicle Electronics supplier.
Diagnostic Solutions: Testing Automotive Batteries and Starters
In the real world, battery and starter testing data can vary widely and for no apparent
Richporter Technology Adds Complete Line of Ignition Coils to Product Portfolio
Richporter Technology now offers a complete line of ignition coils for both domestic and import applications. Richporter’s new coils feature precise spark timing response for maximum fuel economy and performance, while producing efficient and continuous energy to maintain dependable driveability, the company says.