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Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: Battery Acid Leaking into Battery Box

If you receive customer reports in Model 163.154/157/172/174/175 vehicles, all model years, of acid leaking from the battery ventilation hole causing damage to the battery box, follow the remedy procedures below which detail installing a hose/receptacle combination.

Tech Feature: Diagnosing the Blue Car Syndrom of a Random Stalling Condition

Blue Car Syndrome is the non-technical term for a very common phenomenon. It is the experience that many people possess regarding having a specific observation, idea, experience, etc., enter one’s consciousness, and then having it seem that the same observation or experience begins to occur with increased frequency.

Tech Feature: Handling Hybrid Service

Right now, the service opportunities lie mainly in the future as hybrids move out of warranty and into the independent service bays. However, it’s entirely realistic to expect hybrids to become a growing part of the automotive service market.

Mitch Schneider: Emotional Battery

For most of us, it has been a tough year. And, even if you are one of the “lucky” shop owners who have seen a rise in their year-end numbers – “lucky” as in where “opportunity” meets “preparation,” and all the skill, hard work, insight, discipline and determination that goes along with that kind of luck – it hasn’t been an easy year for the majority of your clients regardless of where you are.

Remy International, Inc. Supplying HVH Electric Motors to Daimler for 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid

Remy International, Inc. recently announced it is supplying Daimler with the Remy HVH electric motor used in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid recently released to the United States market.

Tech Tip: Toyota Charging Improvement at Idle

Some customers with a 1998-2003 Sienna may complain of a low battery or no-start condition after running the engine at idle or low RPM for extended

Tech Tip: Service Engine Soon/Generator Light On, Engine Cranks Slowly, Will Not Start or Quits

Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the Off or Lock position and all electrical loads must be off, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable.

Tech Tip: GM’s A/T is Stuck in 2nd/3rd Gear

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions: the MIL is on; the transmission is defaulted to second gear (4L80/85-E); the transmission is defaulted to third gear (4L60/65-E); the instrument cluster is inoperative.

Tech Tip: Troubleshooting Customer TPMS Problems

The history of how we got to this point with TPMS is not important. It’s here, and tire dealers and repair shops have learned to deal with it. The next question deals with how we learn to troubleshoot TPMS for our customers, who at this point know virtually nothing about it.

Advance Auto Parts Offers Car Battery Care Tips

Car batteries can go bad as a result of undercharging, overcharging, or from corrosion due to the vapor that is produced while the battery is charging during driving.

Diagnostic Solutions: Modern Battery Design and Testing

Modern battery technology is changing the way we deal with battery testing and replacement.

Battery Service & Diagnosis

A good battery with an adequate charge is absolutely essential for reliable cold starting. A weak battery or one that is run down may not deliver enough amps to crank the engine when temperatures plunge and the oil thickens. Cold weather can be hard on batteries, but so can hot weather because it increases water