Diagnostic Solutions: Diagnosing Chassis Noises
Customer interviews are critical to the noise location process. Keep in mind that the grinding noise that you hear might not be the squeaking noise that the customer hears. In most cases, a test drive with the customer might help to identify the noise with which he or she is most concerned.
CORSA Announces Free Installations Available at 2011 Corvettes at Carlisle Event
CORSA Performance Exhausts will install their high-performance Corvette exhaust systems during the 2011 Corvettes at Carlisle event, Aug. 26-28 at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA. Corvettes at Carlisle is one of the largest Corvette events in the world, featuring more than 5,000 Corvettes representing all generations of America’s classic sports car.
Repair Shop Has Catalytic Converters Cut From a Dozen Vehicles
A repair shop in Lilburn, GA, was recently targeted by a thief who cut the catalytic converters from 12 vehicles that were on the lot. Four of the converters were taken from customers’ vehicles.
Tech Tip: Volkswagen Check Engine Light is on with Fault Code P0420
If you find that the Check Engine Light (MIL) is on with fault code P0420 (16804) stored in the fault memory, the condition may be caused by a defective catalytic converter(s). If any other fault codes are present besides catalyst (CAT) faults, the other codes must be addressed and corrected before proper/complete CAT testing can be performed.
Tech Tip: Nissan Rattling/Buzzing Noises in the Exhaust System
If you confirm there is an exhaust rattle/buzzing noise that sounds like it’s coming from the front exhaust tube, follow the procedures provided in this Tech Tip.
Tech Tip: Nissan DTC P0420 Stored in ECM
If you confirm DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold) is stored in the ECM, determine if this bulletin applies by checking the ECM part number.
Tech Feature: Exhaust Leaks and the Stoichiometric Ratio
When I was a kid, I used to watch my dad, who started out as a diesel mechanic, tune up cars and trucks from time to time. He would turn the adjustment screws on the carburetor until the engine smoothed out and started to purr. Then, after listening closely to the rumbling of the motor, the adjustment screws would get one final tweak. He would always bend down and cup his hand around the belching tail pipe exhaust and take a big sniff of the fumes, and then go back to his adjustments. That was back in the 60s and 70s before PCMs, O2 sensors and catalytic converters.
CORSA Performance Exhausts Announces ‘How My CORSA Speaks’ Video Contest
It’s time to get your cameras rolling as CORSA Performance Exhausts announces a summer-long video contest that invites you to express why you love CORSA for your car, truck, SUV or boat.
Tech Tip: Kia MIL Illumination with Front Heated O2 Sensor DTCS
If a 2004-’06 Spectra 2.0L exhibits an MIL on
Hole in Exhaust System Results in Brake Failure and Fire
A driver in Des Moines, IA, recently experienced brake failure and soon after, the vehicle burst into flames. Firefighters believe the heat generated from a hole in the exhaust system burned through the brake lines.
DynoMax and Rancho Offer Exciting New Marketing Tools to Drive Sales of Performance Products
Ready to set new sales records in your performance exhaust or suspension sales? The performance brands of Tenneco Inc., DynoMax Performance Exhaust and Rancho Suspension, are offering 2011 Merchandising Kits, helping retailers power their sales with several high-impact merchandising tools.
Undercar Repairs on 1996 to 2005 Volkswagens and Audis
Just as we get used to the types of powertrain, suspension, brake and exhaust systems that are coming into the marketplace, something different comes along. In this article, I’ll take a look at the designs and repair of the suspension, brake and exhaust systems of Volkswagens and Audis from 1996 to 2005. I won’t be able to cover everything in this article, just some of the highlights of the various models.