Tech Tip: Intermittent No Start on Nissan Pathfinder
The customer is experiencing an intermittent no start on his 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5L. There is no ground for the fuel pump relay when the problem occurs. And there are no codes. Possible causes include a power or ground problem, immobilizer problem, wiring harness/connection or ….
Volkswagen Tech Tip: A Sluggish Bug
A customer recently noticed that his 2002 VW Beetle turbo diesel had lost its pep. After he scheduled an appointment, I went to work researching the symptom he described. Perform repair steps 1 through 9. If any of these steps reveals a problem, repair or adjust as necessary and perform a road test prior to continuing on to step 10.
Mercedes: Addressing MIL Issues
‘Systems Operation’ Knowledge and Proper Equipment Saves Diagnostic Time and Speeds Repair Process It may not be a Mother-in-Law light, but the effect can be about the same. Just when you don’t want to see it, there it is! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) has been around for more than 25 years, but since OBD
Tech Tip: Kia TCM Logic Revision
This bulletin provides information related to a logic change in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for 2001 Rios, and 1998 through 2001 Sephia and Spectra vehicles built after Oct. 18, 2000. On vehicles built before that date, under certain driving conditions the following DTCs may be stored without a true defect being present: P0705, P0740, P0731, P0732, P0733 and P0734.
Tech Tip: Wiring Harness Connection Inspection
When servicing a vehicle for any type of customer concern – such as miscellaneous DTCs, intermittent driveability concerns, hard start, no start, incorrect gauges, inoperative air conditioning systems, service engine soon lamps illuminated, 4WD lamp illuminated, instrument panel gauges inoperative or cruise inoperative – the following steps are imperative.
Tech Tip: Servicing Honda Knock Sensors
If the check engine light is on in a customer’s 1998 Honda Accord EX, with trouble code P0325, it could be caused by the knock sensor, the connection, wire harness or the Engine Control Module (ECM). Replace the knock sensor and the trouble code resets.
Donaldson and Volant Partner to Develop Replacement Filters for the Automotive Industry
Donaldson Company, a leading, worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, recently announced that the company has partnered with Volant Cool Air Intakes Inc. to develop replacement filters for the light-duty pick-up and automobile marketplace.
Tech Tip: KIA TCM Logic Revision
This bulletin provides information related to a logic change in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for 2001 Rios, and 1998 through 2001 Sephia and Spectra vehicles built after Oct. 18, 2000. On vehicles built before that date, under certain driving conditions the following DTCs may be stored without a true defect being present: P0705, P0740, P0731, P0732, P0733 and P0734.
Honda Tech Tip: Diagnosing a Faulty Knock Sensor
If the check engine light is lit on a customer’s 1998 Honda Accord EX, with trouble code P0325, it could be caused by the knock sensor, the connection, wire harness or the Engine Control Module (ECM). Replace the knock sensor and the trouble code resets.
Foreign Affairs: Probing Around Subaru Electrical Systems
With station wagons, small multi-purpose trucks and high-powered sports models in its product mix, Subaru has become an obvious choice for multi-use purchasers. And, by building one basic platform with all of the right stuff, Subaru has been able to concentrate on quality. That brings us to the topic of this article, Subaru electrical systems.