Tech Feature: Dissecting The Control Module – PCMs, TCMs And BCMs
With the complexity of automotive electrical systems increasing steadily, manufacturers have developed troubleshooting trees and strategies to make it easier for technicians to diagnose problems. These steps and strategies are very helpful for technicians when followed, but they can also prevent them from using their cognitive skills.
Tech Tip: GM Release Bearing Installation Notes
The design of the release fork on many GM applications can contribute to a very common installation error. The GM release fork has two spring steel fingers attached to the back side of the release fork.
Tech Tip: Kia Intermittent Hard Steering On Sorentos
This bulletin provides information relating to the service of the vehicle speed sensor and adapter cord. Sorento EX vehicles produced before Oct. 6, 2004, may intermittently have variations in the level of power assist during driving or parking. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1012 may be stored in the EPS control module.
JASPER Is Ready For Racing In 2013!
Brad Keselowski won the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship for Penske Racing. Clint Bowyer finished second for Michael Waltrip Racing. What did these two drivers have in common? Their race cars used components built by the NASCAR Driveline Division of Jasper Engines & Transmissions.
Mopar Announces Expansion Of Remanufactured Transfer Case Line
Mopar recently announced an expansion of its Remanufactured Transfer Case product line, the most recent additions in a long line of authentic remanufactured powertrain products introduced by Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand.
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.
Increased Transfer Case Motor Coverage From CARDONE
CARDONE Industries has announced increased transfer case motor coverage with A1 CARDONE Reman Transfer Case Motors.
ContiTech Power Transmission Group Introduces New Website
ContiTech Power Transmission Group has introduced a new website for OE automotive drive belts.
Transtar Enhances Standard Transmission Product Offering Nationwide
Transtar Industries says it has enhanced its standard transmission product offering by expanding inventory throughout its nationwide distribution network. More customers will now have access to standard transmission products from All Transmission Parts (ATP) with same-day delivery.
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. In addition, Slow-Blow Fuse (SBF)-6 in the Main Fuse Box (M/B) may also have failed.
Tech Tip: Water Intrusion From A/C Drain May Cause DTCs On Ford SUVs
A DTC may appear on some 2006-’10 Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer and 2007-’10 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles due to water traveling down from the A/C drain into the solenoid body connector on the left side of the transmission.