Tech Tip: Removing A Rear Rotor Stuck On The Parking Brake
If you are having trouble removing a drum-in-hat rotor, don’t just take a hammer to it. You may have to adjust the parking brake and back it off the rotor in order to remove the rear rotor.
Fiat Tech Tip: 1.4L Diagnostic And System Improvements
Customers may experience a check engine light and the codes listed in this Tech Tip. Using a scan tool, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed.
Smart Tech Tip: Engaging Gear Is Occasionally Not Possible
Transmission cannot be shifted, and at least one of the following complaints applies: Check Engine Lamp lights up, ESP warning lamp lights up; there are three bars in the instrument cluster display; or the fault memory for the automated manual transmission (ASG) has stored the fault codes P2802 and P0707, and additional fault codes.
Volkswagen Tech Tip: Coolant Pump Replacement Due To Coolant Staining
Coolant staining around the coolant pump area may cause an incorrect diagnosis and unnecessary replacement of coolant pump. Upon inspection, a small coolant spot or coolant staining is acceptable around the coolant pump.
Nissan Tech Tip: Permanent DTC (P-DTC) Information
Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as “Permanent DTC or P-DTC.” If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission-related DTCs will also set a P-DTC if the MIL is turned on.
Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: Howling Noise From Rear At 50-70 MPH
Vehicle owners may complain of a howling noise in the drivetrain in the area of the rear axle between 80 km/h and 110 km/h (50 mph to 70 mph). The cause could be resonance in the drivetrain stimulated by the meshing of the gear set in the rear axle differential (drive pinion/ring gear).
BMW Tech Tip: Windshield Washer Jets Spray Little To No Fluid
If the window washer fluid jets spray a very low volume of fluid or no fluid at all, there are three possible causes.
Infiniti Tech Tip: Cruise Control Will Not Set And DTC P0605 Is Set
Improper adjustment or operation of the ASCD brake switch can cause the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) to “not set” and/or DTC P0605 (ECM) to store. If a malfunction in the ASCD system is detected, the CRUISE indicator may stay ON and the “SET” indicator may flash.
Hyundai Tech Tip: Engine Vibration Due To Misaligned Timing Marks On The Oil Pump
This bulletin provides information regarding the proper indexing of the timing marks of the Oil Pump Module during in-vehicle installation, specifically on vehicles equipped with Theta four-cylinder engines.
Hyundai Tech Tip: Fuel Sender Circuit Checks
Some customers may complain of an erratic or unresponsive fuel gauge or a fuel gauge that does not reach the full level after filling the fuel tank.
