Diagnostic Solutions: Nissan Pathfinder Wouldn’t Crank
Recently, an old customer called to tell me his 1988 Nissan Pathfinder “fishing wagon” wouldn’t crank. The Pathfinder’s battery was less than one year old and passed a preliminary conductance test with flying colors. The Pathfinder’s starter activation system is typical for many import vehicles of this vintage. In the manual transmission version, the ignition switch supplies power to the clutch switch relay windings when in the crank position.
Remy Expands Light Duty Coverage
Remy International Inc., manufacturer of Delco Remy heavy-duty starters and alternators, as well as Remy light-duty starters and alternators, has expanded coverage of its light-duty aftermarket line by adding many late-model part numbers and a new direct-fit pulley program.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Solving Starter And Alternator Problems
The starter “solenoid” is actually a combination of an electric relay and solenoid. The relay portion electrically connects the starter armature to the battery. The solenoid portion mechanically engages the starter’s drive pinion with the engine’s flywheel gear.
Directions: Irv Gordon And His Red Volvo P1800 Closing In On Auto History
Irv Gordon, a 73-year-old retired science teacher from Patchogue, NY, holds the Guinness Book of World Records recognition for most miles driven by a single owner in a non-commercial vehicle, and has driven more than 2.99 million miles in his shiny red Volvo.
BBB Industries Adds More Than 100 New Part Numbers To Product Range
BBB Industries has announced that it recently added multiple new part numbers to its catalogs. The company added 18 new part numbers to its automotive catalog, covering more than 1.6 million vehicles in operation. This includes eight part numbers that cover 2012 applications, and 14 additional part numbers that expand its import car coverage.
Memory Lane: Welcome To My World
I have often been accused of living in a time warp. And, I would have to plead guilty, but with an explanation. All of my customers are working on vehicles that are 60+ years old or older, so that’s the environment I am in every day.
Tech Feature: Hall Effect Sensor Diagnostics
Hall effect crankshaft position (CKP) and camshaft position (CMP) sensors are critical components of an engine management system. The inputs they provide enable the powertrain control module (PCM) to determine engine speed and position including where a given cylinder is within the four-stroke cycle.
Diagnostic Solutions: Starter & Battery Diagnostics
Import Specialist Contributor Gary Goms says that early 1900s inventor Charles F. Kettering’s electric self-starter transformed the automobile from a temperamental novelty item into a practical means of transportation.
Mopar Expands Remanufactured Starter And Alternator Product Lines
Mopar recently announced the expansion of its remanufactured starters and alternators in its portfolio of remanufactured parts, the newest additions in a long line of authentically remanufactured electrical products offered by Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand.
DENSO Sales California Launches Extreme 5x5x5 Starter and Alternator Program
DENSO Sales California recently announced the launch of its Extreme 5x5x5 Starter and Alternator program that runs from October 1 to December 31. This special program is available to DENSO First Time Fit authorized distributors, and offers unique terms and incentives to warehouse distributors, countermen and technicians.
Memory Lane: Culture Club – Restoring a Vehicle to ‘Car Culture’ Status
What some call the “car culture” still exists today as many large, organized “cruises” are held in various metro areas during the summer, as well as a number of car shows in the country’s smaller towns. This year was special because my body and paint (B&P) man and I had just finished putting the finishing touches on my old 1st-series 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup, which I inherited from my dad in 1973.
Diagnostic Solutions: Testing Automotive Batteries and Starters
In the real world, battery and starter testing data can vary widely and for no apparent