Jump On The Telematics Train With Me
While I still have a couple of friends who don’t use any smart devices, iPhones and iPads have become a part of everyday life for most everyone I know — heck, even my 88-year-old mother has an iPad and a smartphone. The point is, regardless of age, most of us are incredibly comfortable with technology
Subaru 2.5L Stretch Belt Replacement
Subaru stretch belts can last 100,000 miles or more. On a worn belt, the cracks or damage to the backing of the belt will not be evident to the naked eye. This is why an inspection method that measures groove depth is recommended – you simply cannot go by mileage recommendations alone.
PCM And CAN Bus Communication Diagnosis
Although CAN bus was introduced by Mercedes-Benz during the early 1990s and adopted by many European manufacturers, many domestic and Asian auto manufacturers waited until the 2004 model year to introduce CAN bus in their lower-end, bread-and-butter vehicles.
Electronically Adjustable Dampener Diagnosis
On racecars, mechanics in pit lane will tune the settings of the shocks and springs for the track. Some race shocks have six adjustments for compression and rebound, so they will tune the setting for the amount and rate of suspension movement. But the moment they leave pit lane, they can’t change the settings.
Automatic Start-Stop Service
Spurred by stringent emissions reduction targets set by state regulators, the automotive industry has seen an increasing penetration of start-stop import engines in passenger cars since 2010.
Lexus Tech Tip: Low Charging Voltage, Replaced Alternator And Instrument Cluster
When running tests according to repair information, the vehicle should run between 13.2-13.8 volts, but it is running 13.2 volts currently. With the car idling and the A/C on, the voltage drops to 11.5 volts.
O2 Sensor And Air-Fuel Ratio Troubleshooting
The key to locating bank one/sensor one, is to identify the #1 engine cylinder. In a V-type motor, sensor one is in the exhaust system before the catalytic converter. In an inline motor, the rear sensor (or sensor two) is in the exhaust system after the catalytic converter.
YouTube And TV: Talent And Presentation
In the mid-1990s, I would sit down in front of the TV on Saturday mornings with my father, and we would watch a block of shows on SpeedVision about car repair. Most of the shows put actors in front of the camera with scripts. You could tell some of the “talent” had no experience turning
Government Regulations And The Check Engine Light
At first, Uncle Sam demanded crash tests, tire tests and seat belts. Then, in the ‘70s, it was the crash bumper debacle followed by the arrival of emissions systems with their smog pumps, miles of vacuum hoses and EGR valves. All of these “improvements” on the family car forever changed the way mechanics service vehicles.
Mazda Tech Tip: P1443, Engine Idles Rough, Replaced Idle Air Control Valve
The car might be more than 20 years old, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want it to run smoothly. In this case, the component related to the code was not the culprit. Follow along with this Real Fix to learn about the cause.
Cold and Flu: Prepare Your Shop For The Season
It starts innocently enough. You wake up with a barely perceptible scratchy throat and runny nose. The next thing you know, your head hurts, your muscles ache — you simply do not feel well. October is the unofficial start of cold and flu season. While having to deal with the onslaught of symptoms is reason
Hyundai Tech Tip: Timing Belt Tensioner Installation And Setup
This tensioner is a spring-type automatic tensioner with eccentric adjustment for setting the initial tension. Tension in the drive is increased by rotating the eccentric counterclockwise as indicated by the arrow stamped on the tensioner.
