How Ignition Coils And Plugs Find The Path Of Least Resistance
No matter if it is the secondary or primary side of the coil, inspecting the grounds should be one of the first tests.
New Surprises Around Every Corner
Paul Loch discusses a NAG1 transmission that wasn’t shifting correctly.
Voltage Drop Testing Is The One Meter Test That Doesn’t Lie
The measurement of voltage is like the speed of highway traffic – when loads are light, the voltage does not drop.
Ford Flex 2013-2019 Alignment Spec
Modern cars not only need the angles to be in the green, but they also need to have the sensors calibrated.
2004-2013 Mazda3 Brake Job
A key service issue for 2004-2013 Mazda3s concerns the hydraulics and ABS system. Here’s what to look for.
Diagnosing Throttle-By-Wire Problems
The main reason for the switch to Throttle-By-Wire (TBW) or Drive-by-Wire is that it allows the ECM to work in harmony with other engine control systems such as cruise control, traction control, torque management and stability control.
Active Wheel Speed Sensor Logic
Firing the “parts cannon” at an active ABS wheel speed sensor code often results in misdiagnosis and an unhappy customer. It may start with the wheel bearing hub unit or wheel speed sensor. If those parts do not resolve the problem, the technician may fire the parts cannon at the ABS hydraulic control module. Typically, the customer’s patience and wallet runs out before the car is fixed.
Solving Nissan Performance & Check Engine Light Issues
What do you do when you hit the vehicle’s start button and nothing happens?
Dodge Ram: Short Runner Valve Control Performance Codes P1004, P2016 Or P2017
Customers may experience a MIL illumination for P1004, P2016 or P2017. Further investigation by the technician may find that DTCs are active or stored.
The Case Of The Missing Starter – A Diagnostic Dilemma
A client who owns a heavy-duty diesel shop called me to help diagnose a no-cranking condition on his father-in-law’s 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
