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Hyundai Tech Tip: No Spark, No Injector Pulse on 2002 Sonata 2.4 L Models
March 11, 2010
You may get a customer complaint that the vehicle died while in Drive, then wouldn’t start. There is no spark and no injector pulse, and no engine rpm on the scanner while cranking, and it's setting a Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor code P0335. read more
 
Engine Maintenance: OBD II Diagnostics, Misfire Codes, Fuel Trim Faults, Driveability and More
February 23, 2010
As automotive electronics diagnostics continues to evolve, so do the tools that are need to diagnose and repair today's complex engine and electronics systems. This lineup will arm you will some diagnostic tips and give you some invaluable service advantages on Porsche, BMW, Hyundai and Mazda models. read more
 
Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: Battery Acid Leaking into Battery Box
February 18, 2010
If you receive customer reports in Model 163.154/157/172/174/175 vehicles, all model years, of acid leaking from the battery ventilation hole causing damage to the battery box, follow the remedy procedures below which detail installing a hose/receptacle combination. read more
 
Tech Feature: Diagnosing the Blue Car Syndrom of a Random Stalling Condition
February 15, 2010
Blue Car Syndrome is the non-technical term for a very common phenomenon. It is the experience that many people possess regarding having a specific observation, idea, experience, etc., enter one's consciousness, and then having it seem that the same observation or experience begins to occur with increased frequency. read more
 
Tech Feature: Handling Hybrid Service
January 26, 2010
Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into the independent service bays. However, it's entirely realistic to expect hybrids to become a growing part of the automotive service market. read more
 
Mitch Schneider: Emotional Battery
January 26, 2010
For most of us, it has been a tough year. And, even if you are one of the "lucky" shop owners who have seen a rise in their year-end numbers - "lucky" as in where "opportunity" meets "preparation," and all the skill, hard work, insight, discipline and determination that goes along with that kind of luck - it hasn't been an easy year for the majority of your clients regardless of where you are. read more
 
Tech Tip: Toyota Charging Improvement at Idle
January 20, 2010
Some customers with a 1998-2003 Sienna may complain of a low battery or no-start condition after running the engine at idle or low RPM for extended ­periods of time with several accessories on during high-temperature conditions. A new alternator has been developed to improve charging performance at idle. read more
 
Nissan Tech Tip: Engine will Not Crank with Outside Temperature Below 10 Degrees
January 19, 2010
This TSB applies to Altima, Maxima, Quest, Murano, 350Z, Titan, Armada, Pathfinder, Xterra and Frontier models. read more
 
Tech Tip: GM's A/T is Stuck in 2nd/3rd Gear
January 12, 2010
Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions: the MIL is on; the transmission is defaulted to second gear (4L80/85-E); the transmission is defaulted to third gear (4L60/65-E); the instrument cluster is inoperative. read more
 
Tech Tip: Service Engine Soon/Generator Light On, Engine Cranks Slowly, Will Not Start or Quits
January 12, 2010
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the Off or Lock position and all electrical loads must be off, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. read more
 
  
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