Pulling Codes – A Hybrid Story: The Story Of P1A10
This article documents the code P1A10-Hybrid Powertrain Control Module-Battery Disabled found on a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3L. Code P1A10 involves a possible interlock problem with the system. Our subject vehicle was a former police vehicle purchased at an auction – for $1! – in very poor condition. It does not run or power up, and both cluster displays are blank.
U.S. Diesel Car Registrations Increase By 24 Percent, Hybrids Up 33 Percent; Total Car Market Registrations Increase Just 2.7 Percent Since 2010
Clean diesel car registrations increased by 24.3 percent in the U.S. from 2010 through 2012, following similar trends of double-digit diesel car sale increases throughout the country, according to new data compiled for the Diesel Technology Forum.
Chassis Service On 1999-2006 Honda Insight Hybrid
One of the defining elements of the Honda Insight Hybrid is the rear suspension. The rear wheel track is significantly narrower than the front. Another item is the skirts over the rear wheels. The skirts are attached with two fasteners at the bottom of skirts’ lips and slide down out of the clips.
Toyota And Lexus In The U.S. Accounted For Nearly 2 Million Of Total 5 Million Global Hybrid Sales
Nearly 2 million (1,951,243) Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold in the United States, significantly reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The announcement was made recently by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A, Inc. in conjunction with Toyota Motor Corporation’s announcement in Japan that it has sold 5 million hybrid vehicles worldwide.
NHTSA Proposes Minimum Sound Requirements For Electric And Hybrid Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a rule for setting minimum sound requirements for electric and hybrid vehicles. This rule, also known as the “Quiet Cars” rule, was mandated by Congress under the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010.
Alignment Specs: 1999-2006 Honda Insight Hybrid
You may not see many Honda Insights in your alignment bay, but don’t let the strange styling and hybrid badge scare you away from doing any chassis repairs.
Hybrid A/C Compressor Fuse Tech Tip
In this tip clip, Instructor Dave Hobbs talks about the Hybrid A/C compressor fuse on a Gen 3 Toyota Prius. He provides some hands-on info about how and where to find the fuse. He discusses safety and techniques for properly testing the DC current air conditioning fuse to the DC mini inverter compressor used in late model Toyota and Lexus.
This clip is an excerpt from the 105 minute comprehensive “Mastering Hybrid HVAC Systems” with Dave Hobbs, available from Automotive Video.
BorgWarner Provides Friction Technology for ZF’s Automatic Hybrid Transmissions
BorgWarner has announced that its expertise in friction plate design and materials will be used to improve shift performance and efficiency for the ZF full hybrid 8-speed automatic transmission. The parallel hybrid transmission launched in the 2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro and also will be featured in the Audi A6, A8 and BMW 5-series hybrids.
Honda Civic Hybrid Service
Technical Editor Larry Carley discusses servicing the Honda Civic Hybrid, now in its third generation, with more than 200,000 cars sold to date since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2002 as a model year 2003, and highlights repair opportunities in diagnosing battery problems and various maintenance items.
ETI Launches Hybrid and Battery Service Market Research Study
In an effort to assist members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has launched a series of market research projects. The current survey covers numerous hybrid vehicle and battery service topics. ETI is surveying automotive repair facilities in an effort to find out more
Equipment and Tool Institute Launches Hybrid and Battery Service Market Research Study
In an effort to assist our members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has launched a series of Market Research Projects. The current survey covers numerous Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Service topics. ETI is surveying automotive repair facilities in an effort to find
New A/C Machine Requirements for R-1234yf and Hybrid Vehicles
In case you haven’t heard, there is a new refrigerant coming called R-1234yf. The claims are it’s a much lower greenhouse gas than R-134a. As a shop owner who’s trying to stay ahead of the curve, I need to know what service equipment is needed, when it is needed and what it will cost.