Undercar Service Guide: Toyota Tacoma, Tundra And Sequoia
Toyota has used the same basic chassis and brake ingredients for its full- and medium-sized trucks and SUVs for almost 20 years. Whether it is a Tundra, Tacoma or Sequoia, they use a double-wishbone front suspension with a coil-over shock. The upper and lower control arms are made of stamped steel. The knuckle is tall for improved scrub radius, SAI and steering feel. The brakes will typically use an opposed four-piston caliper in the front, and either drum or disc brakes in the rear. A live axle with leaf springs resides in the rear. The Sequoia also received a multi-link suspension mounted to a subframe.
Rethinking Fuel Pump Diagnostics And Sensors
The technician diagnosed the 2011 Rogue as a bad fuel pump by squirting propane into the air intake. With propane, the engine runs, without propane, it stalls. But, after the fuel pump was replaced, the Rogue exhibited the same problem, which was a very slow, unsteady idle followed by an engine stall.
2004-2015 Nissan Titan Brake Pad And Rotor Service
Nissan’s first attempt at producing a full-size pickup was the first-generation Titan. This generation had no major brake problems or recalls, and the brakes are fairly easy to service. Nissan had a few teething problems with brake judder and brake booster issues on 2004-‘06 models, but they were corrected with better parts and updated software. Front
2003-2015 Nissan Titan Brake Pads, Rotors and Parking / Emergency Brake Service
Nissan’s first attempt at producing a full-size pickup was the first-generation Titan. This generation had no major brake problems or recalls, and the brakes are fairly easy to service. Nissan had a few teething problems with brake judder and brake booster issues on 2004-‘06 models, but they were corrected with better parts and updated software. Front
Nissan Clunking Or Thumping Noise At Start Up
The above condition is normal and does not need repair. Each time the ignition is turned on and the vehicle is driven at about 16 mph, the ABS/VDC system performs a “Self-Check” to confirm components of the ABS/VDC system are operating correctly.
Honda Brake Job Tips To Ease Your Repair Procedures
All Honda brake systems may look the same after awhile, but it is what’s unseen that can hurt you in the form of a comeback. It might be as simple as a torque specification for a caliper bracket, or as complex as a parking brake adjustment.
Getting The Big Squeeze: How Mazda’s New Spark-Controlled Compression Ignition Engine Runs Long On Fuel, Short On Emissions
Until Mazda recently introduced its new Spark-Controlled Compression Ignition (SpCCI) gasoline engine, internal combustion engines (ICEs) were classified as either spark or compression ignition. The historical differences between the two were obvious: spark-ignition engines were quiet and smooth and compression-ignition engines were not.
Hyundai To Develop Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles By 2021
The partnership will incorporate Aurora’s self-driving technology into Hyundai vehicles starting with models custom-developed and launched in test programs and pilot cities, according to the companies.
Nissan Working On Brain-To-Vehicle Technology
Nissan’s brain-to-vehicle (B2V) technology “promises to speed up reaction times for drivers and will lead to cars that keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable,” the automaker said.
Tech Tip: Honda Accord And CR-V Rattle At Start Up
At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about two seconds. The possible cause could be the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. TSB: 09-010 Models 2008-2012 Accord 2012-2013 CR-V 2012-2013 Crosstour Corrective Action Replace the VTC actuator. This procedure does not require the complete removal of the cam chain and associated parts,
Tech Tip: Subaru Electric Parking Brake Inoperative
This bulletin announces a new replacement EPB actuator assembly to address DTC C0251. In isolated cases, the automatic calibration function of the EPB actuator may not always occur when turning the ignition on.
Toyota Recalls Certain C-HR And Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
In the involved C-HR vehicles, there is a possibility that the electronic parking brake may not operate properly. This could cause the parking brake to not disengage after it is applied or prevent it from being applied.
