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New Jersey Shop Owner Wins Grand Prize in Remy ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Sweepstakes
Glenn Wiesenthal, co-owner of the Wiesenthal Shell service station in Ocean City, NJ, is the grand-prize winner of the Remy "Conquer the Canyon" sweepstakes promotion from Remy International, Inc. Wiesenthal’s name was drawn from the several hundred entries received during the popular four-month promotion. His grand prize is a ….
Downloading Repairs
Have you looked at technical service bulletins lately? Especially ones for vehicles built since 2004? The fixes have changed drastically. I remember a time, not too long ago when the fix in a typical TSB was to install an updated part. From where I stand now in a Ford dealership, it seems like the hardware
Acura Tech Tip: Charging System and Brake Light Indicators Come on While Driving
The charging system and brake light indicators on some 2001-’02 MDX models simultaneously flicker on and off while driving. This is caused by electrical noise coming from the cooling fan circuit that causes the indicators to momentarily flicker ….
Shops Reducing Warranty Returns, Enjoying Other Rewards Through Remy ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Promotion
More than a month remains in the "Conquer the Canyon" installer promotion from Remy International, Inc., and leading service shops across the U.S. are giving Remy high marks for the company’s original equipment-quality alternators and starters. Remy has awarded 15 state-of-the-art ….
Tech Tip: Mercedes-Benz A/C Compressor Drive Belt Noise
If you receive customer reports in the affected vehicles listed below of noises at the refrigerant compressor, the cause could be a defective belt pulley or belt pulley bearing. The pulley and pulley bearing can be diagnosed and replaced with the compressor still installed in the vehicle by following the below procedures ….
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Taking Charge of Vehicle Voltage Testing
Although checking charging voltage at the battery terminals is the most popular method for testing an alternator, a charging voltage test seldom reveals less common problems like open or shorted alternator diodes, intermittent high or low charging rates, charging system wiring problems, intermittent cranking/no-start complaints or intermittent dead battery complaints. In addition, testing charging voltage
Right On the Mark: Lining Up Timing Belt Service for First-Generation Kias
This month, we’re going to take a look at timing belt replacement on the increasingly popular Kia line of vehicles. Kia has made strong inroads into the market by offering high-quality vehicles at an affordable price. As underhood car techs, we’re prepared to handle any of these cars: You have the required skills and, with
Handy Tools: No Longer Out of Sight or Out of Reach
Have you ever dropped a nut or a bolt into an open intake manifold? Or dropped a fastener and watched it disappear into a crevice in the engine compartment? Or tried to find a wiring connector, plug or fastener by feel on the backside of an instrument cluster up under the dash? These are all
15 Technicians Receive Early Prizes in Remy’s ‘Conquer the Canyon’ Sweepstakes Promotion
Fifteen lucky automotive technicians can now enjoy the latest audio and video entertainment on their own premium iPod Touch players thanks to their early entries into the "Conquer the Canyon" sweepstakes promotion from Remy International, Inc. The "Conquer the Canyon" promotion, which continues through September 30, 2008, enables technicians to ….