VIEWPOINT: Words & Pictures, How Do You Learn
If I could visualize or tinker parts in my mind, I could master the subject.
Conjugating a verb for Spanish or even spelling some English words was a monumental task.
Ford Focus: Diagnosing Squeak/Creak While Driving Over Bumps
Some 2008-2010 Focus vehicles may exhibit a squeak/creak noise from the underbody when driving on rough roads. The noise may be caused by contact between the park brake cables and the routing eyelets.
Diagnosing And Servicing Faulty TPMS Sensors
The number one reason sensors fail is physical damage. Sensors operate in a harsh environment of extreme temperatures and vibration. These forces can damage transmission coils, pressure and temperature sensors. Another reason sensors fail is due to damage during removal and installation. One false move with a bead breaker or tire iron can break the sensor at the stem. Even forgetting to use a torque wrench or calibrated screwdriver can damage the mounting stem.
Diagnosing Fuel Pumps Using Voltage Drops And Current Testing
Some of the best diagnostic tests for fuel pumps are voltage drops and current testing. Fuel pressure and volume are influenced by voltage, current and the demand controlled by the regulator. If a fuel pump is not receiving the correct voltage, it cannot spin fast enough. Voltage drop testing can isolate problems that can still remain even if the pump is replaced.
Smart Phone, Dumb Customer: The Abuse of a Service Writer with Technology
If you have worked the front counter at any shop, you can tell a lot about a customer as they walk from their car to the front door. It is a talent all service writers develop.
TPMS Q&A: Placards, Disabling, Sensor Fit, Pins And 1020 kPh
Can Tire Pressure Monitoring be turned off? Will a tire pressure sensor fit in every wheel? Can the sensor be cleaned with a sharp pin? Keep reading to find out the answers to these questions as well as other questions relating to TPMS service.
Alignment Spec: 2006-2011 Hyundai Accent
Hyundai began selling the 3-door Accent hatchback in the United States during the spring of 2006. The Accent is a “net-build” vehicle with no built-in adjustments, but adjustments can be made with aftermarket parts.
Slow Death Of An Air Ride System
When an air ride system fails, it can fail in a big way. It is a rarity that just one component fails. It can be a cascade of failures that can lead to a huge repair bill. Make it a point to inspect the system before a health check turns into an autopsy.
Contaminated Brake Pads: Could You Be Installing Trouble?
Contamination always has negative connotations. For brake pads, it has dual meanings. First, it can mean a contaminated friction surfaces that alter friction levels and performance. Second, it can mean contamination to the environment from brake dust
Ignorance Is Intent: Fatalities On The Rise
Recently, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that traffic fatalities were up by nine percent. This is a huge jump. My theory is that the rise in fatalities is the apathy of American motorist towards maintenance and proper repair of their vehicles.
When Should The Wheel Bearing Flange Be Replaced?
The hub flange is ground zero for pulsation problems. Any runout in the flange will be magnified by the rotor. But, when do you replace a flange, stub axle or an entire hub unit? The answer can be confusing and will take some math and a micrometer.