GM Tech Tip: Inspect and Ensure the Integrity of Wiring Harness Connectors
The first step in any type of electrical diagnosis is a visual and physical inspection of the wiring harness connectors for integrity. Many times, the vehicle may be repaired just by disconnecting and reconnecting the connectors. As with all repairs to wiring harness connectors and terminals, a pull test of the terminals within the connector should be performed. A pull test is performed by ….
Tech Tip: Put a Damper on this Drifting CR-V
Honda CR-V drivers may complain that their vehicle drifts or pulls to the right while driving at highway speeds. The probable cause is that the angle of the upper spring seat is incorrect. To correct this problem, realign the damper spring on the upper spring seat ….
Shops Reducing Warranty Returns, Enjoying Other Rewards Through Remy ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Promotion
More than a month remains in the "Conquer the Canyon" installer promotion from Remy International, Inc., and leading service shops across the U.S. are giving Remy high marks for the company’s original equipment-quality alternators and starters. Remy has awarded 15 state-of-the-art ….
15 Technicians Receive Early Prizes in Remy’s ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Sweepstakes Promotion
Fifteen lucky automotive technicians can now enjoy the latest audio and video entertainment on their own premium iPod Touch players thanks to their early entries into the "Conquer the Canyon" sweepstakes promotion from Remy International, Inc. The "Conquer the Canyon" promotion, which continues through September 30, 2008, enables technicians to ….
Tech Tip: Heavier Hybrids Require Attention when Customizing
Sales of hybrid vehicles have been increasing every month, especially now that you can get a hybrid system in many of today’s popular body styles instead of just the early models that screamed, "I’m a plastic-baggy-recycling tree-hugger!" Now just a subtle badge is about the only visible difference. With fuel costs continuing to soar, what does this mean for ….
Transmission Service and Clutch Replacement Essentials
You’ve probably all heard of the 15-minute clutch replacement time for a classic Volkswagen Beetle. The “fact” that you could pull the engine, change the clutch parts and reinstall everything with just a penknife and screwdriver and do that on the side of the road. Then there are the tall tales of pulling the engine
Premium iPod Touch Players Await First 15 Qualifying Entries to Remy ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Sweepstakes
Although the grand-prize 2008 GMC Canyon 4WD truck won’t be awarded until October, Remy International, Inc. is offering a special incentive to the first 15 professional technicians who submit qualifying entries to the company’s "Conquer the Canyon" sweepstakes ….
Performance Brakes
It’s been a long winter here in the upper Midwest. Snowfalls have been well above normal in the Detroit area. However one of the sure signs of spring in our part of the world is when people start to dust off their Rods and Mods and start prepping for show season. Here in Detroit we
Tech Tip: Front Hub Seal Change on Kia Sportage Models
This bulletin provides information on a change to Sportage 4WD hub seals. To improve hub vacuum sealing during 4WD operation, a new inner seal along with corresponding revisions to knuckles and CV shafts has been developed. This new seal design was incorporated from Oct. 21, 2000 production. To service earlier 1998-2001 vehicles (prior to Oct. 21, 2000 production) that experience inner seal problems, a service ….
Tech Tip: Kia Sportage Front Hub Seal Change
This bulletin provides information on a change to Sportage 4WD hub seals. To improve hub vacuum sealing during 4WD operation, a new inner seal along with corresponding revisions to knuckles and CV shafts has been developed. This new seal design was incorporated from Oct. 21, 2000 production.