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7 Reasons Direct-Injection High-Pressure Fuel Pumps Fail

High-pressure fuel pumps can malfunction and/or fail due to a number of factors.

Chrysler EPS Module Connector Security

During EPS module electrical diagnosis and verification, DO NOT disconnect the gray EPS torque sensor connector.

Ford Clock Master Diagnostics

The clock master is the master module responsible for keeping time and broadcasting this information to the slave module(s).

Acura Tech Tip: Engine Shuts Off, But Power Mode Stays In On

When you shift into Park and use the One-Push button to shut off the engine, does the power mode stay in ON?

Servicing Electronically Controlled Thermostats

When the heater circuit fails, most of the time it will create an open circuit.

Ford F-150: Lack Of Heat In Low Temperatures

This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the heater core.

Proper Procedures To Maximize Fastener Life

The right fasteners, installed the right way, can enhance the quality of any build.

Chasing The Perfect Combustion Event

The perfect internal combustion engine would put the exact amount of fuel and air into the combustion chamber.

Staying Current

The wide variety of relay configurations, applications and uses can make selection difficult.

Freeze Frame Diagnostics

Freeze frame data is a “snap shot” of when the code occurs of the specific sensor PIDs.

Diagnosing Crankshaft Position Sensors

Modern engines need to not only know the position of the crankshaft, but the position of the camshafts.

Belt Alignment Measurement

The first point of inspection is the belt. Listen for the most common noise: a chirping noise.