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Lexus Tech Tip: A/C Condenser Fan Relay Corrosion on 1998-2000 LX 470s
Some 1998-2000 model year LX 470 vehicles may have a condition in which the A/C condenser fan continues to run after the ignition is turned off due to corrosion in the relay connector. A repair kit (P/N... read more
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... read more
BMW Tech Tip: Steering Column Rubbing and Scraping Noises
March 11, 2010
The customer may report a rubbing or scraping noise, which occurs when turning the steering wheel from left to right. While there are a number of components that can cause this type of noise, this bulletin... read more
Z Sport, Part II: Powering Subaru Engine & Chassis Upgrades
March 10, 2010
A few months back, I highlighted a project car being built by Z Sport. The car is now back together and running. Charles Damewood, the car’s owner and a principle at Z Sport, has been driving the car to... read more
Ignition Sensor Diagnostics: Variable-Reluctor, Hall Effect and Magneto-Resistive Sensors
March 10, 2010
Although ignition failures are relatively common, they're not the easiest problem to diagnose. To help you get started on what I call a "systems approach" to ignition diagnostics, this article is intended... 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... read more
Loss Prevention: Responding to Automobile Safety Recalls
February 18, 2010
When a safety recall is issued by an auto manufacturer, potential risks can extend beyond the manufacturer and affect other automotive businesses. It's important for automotive businesses to have a plan... 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... read more
Honda Tech Tip: New Bolts Silence Clunky CR-V
February 18, 2010
A Honda CR-V driver may complain of a clunking noise from the front suspension when driving over bumps. The probable cause is that the upper arm flange bolts do not properly clamp the upper arm bushings... read more
Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L Tech Tip: ABS Motor On, Pedal Descends, But Doesn't Run
February 18, 2010
Customer Concern: When you come to a stop, just before completely stopped, the ABS motor kicks on and the pedal goes down, then comes back up. Doesn't matter what kind of stop. Always does it right before... 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 con... read more
Tech Feature: Making $ (Money) with Mode $06
February 15, 2010
Mode $06 is one of the nine diagnostic modes that is part of the OBD II on-board diagnostics system on all 1996 and newer vehicles. read more
Tool Feature: Scan Tools and Software Updates
February 15, 2010
Though some vehicles have diagnostic modes that can show fault codes and other diagnostic information via the instrument panel, climate control system or driver information display, most simply turn on... read more
Rotors, Resurfacing and the Law: How the Glad/Midas Lawsuit Will Change How You Sell Brakes
February 11, 2010
After a four-year undercover investigation, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has settled the case against Mike Glad, the owner of 22 Midas shops, for charging customers for unnecessary... read more
 

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