Lessons Learned Regarding ‘Old School’ Ignition Diagnosis
on. If the primary ignition is saturating the coil, the B- coil voltage will generally alternate from battery voltage to roughly nine volts voltage as the engine is cranked. To my surprise, this quick test yielded a maximum of 0.2 volts at the B- terminal as the engine cranked. Because the Mustang’s ignition harness contains
2010 Top Shop Finalist: Waukegan Tire & Supply Co.
Waukegan Tire & Supply Co. Inc. has learned to adapt. The company did not just accept change because there was no other choice; it embraced change, and is thriving as a result. From adopting social media to keeping pace with shifting demographics, the company has found ways to grow a sense of community. As a
2010 Top Shop Winner: Tires, Tires, Tires
If it all ended tomorrow, Dan and Dale Nothdurft would be just fine. More than OK. But if Tires, Tires, Tires ended tomorrow, the entire Siouxland region would be all the poorer. Not because there aren’t other places to get tires and vehicle service, but because of whatTires3 (as they call themselves) means to the
Latest Mitchell1 Updates Add 2009 Truck Data
Snap-on’s Mitchell1 has updated its Internet-based service information programs to now include diagnostic and service information for 2009 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Monthly updates to Repair-Connect.net, Tractor-Trailer.net and Medium-Truck.net ensure that Mitchell 1 subscribers have 24/7 access to the latest procedures, color photos, diagnostics and wiring diagrams for virtually any medium or heavy duty
Getting the Most Data From Your Scan Tool
e in point, I recently took in a 1996 Dodge 3.3L Caravan that seems to prove that many techs don’t effectively use the features built into the average aftermarket scan tool. According to the service history, one shop had tackled the van’s cranking, no-spark, no-code failure by replacing the PCM and the crankshaft (CKP) and
New Officers, Board for ETI
Equipment and Tool Institute has set its officers and board of directors for 2010-11. Taking office on May 1 were President Mike Cable of Hickok, Vice President of Programs Alan Tecmire of ETAS, Vice President of Marketing Dan Brass of Bright Solutions, Secretary/Treasurer Ben Johnson of Alldata, and Immediate Past President Dave Schaar of SPX
Brityrex Draws Attention of China Tiremaker
More exhibitors from across the aftermarket have signed up for October’s Brityrex International exhibition, with familiar names and new brands seeking to capitalize on the potential offered by a post-recession tire and equipment marketplace. Among the latest names to be confirmed by show organiser ECI International are battery specialist Manbat, Chinese tiremaker Guizhou Tyre Co
Top Shop Honorees Share More Keys to Success
I have written this column for several years now, many times discussing various aspects of performance, whether it is tires, wheels or suspensions. And I’ve tried to focus on tangible items we can touch and measure, one against another, to derive the best product for a given application. As we head to Las Vegas and
Right to Repair Law Not the Only Way: AIAMC
(David Adams, president of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada) Much has been written and said about the issue that has become colloquially known as the “right to repair.”
Superbrands Survey Acknowledges Top Industry Marques
Superbrands has released its 2009 Superbrands and Business Superbrands survey results, and several familiar names appear in the respective top 500 lists this year.