Bringing Down The Bus: Battling A BMW No-Crank
I arrived at the shop and verified the no-crank condition. The dash lit up brightly, but no starter action was forthcoming. Beginning with the basics, I tested power supply at the ignition switch, behind the Car Access System (CAS). This is the module in which the key is inserted. Power and ground was intact; I tested at the starter and found actuation voltage unavailable for starting.
Diagnosing Blown Fuses
Problems that occur based on temperature can be triggered with a test drive or a heat gun. A spray bottle can be utilized to simulate moisture. If the failure of the fuse is related to movement, a shake down test can be performed by slightly tugging on the wiring harnesses until the circuit breaker or PTC opens.
ASE L1 Test Prep: BUS circuit testing on The Type 3 Composite Vehicle
The Advanced Engine
Consider TPMS When Changing To Winter Tires
The time to change to and from snow tires is both a regional and personal decision. Whenever it takes place, a changeover brings with it a need for consumers to make some decisions. To purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels needs to be followed with questions about TPMS sensors.
Hytec Automotive Launches New Electrical Component Line
The Hytec Automotive Group has announced the launch of a new line of electrical component parts for the automotive aftermarket. According to Hytec, the new Electrical Shield Technologies (EST) product line includes TS-16949-certified fuel pumps and ignition coils, joining an extensive line of TS-16949-certified aftermarket products from Hytec, including heavy-duty batteries, water pumps, shock absorbers, hub bearings, fan belts and fan clutches.
ODYSSEY Battery By EnerSys Congratulates Brian Deegan For His 2013 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series PRO LITE Championship
ODYSSEY Battery by EnerSys congratulates sponsored driver Brian Deegan on his fifth Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) Short Course championship this past weekend at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park in Elsinore, Calif. Deegan entered the final round of the LOORRS PRO LITE series leading the championship point standings by 50 points, and finished by bringing home the 2013 PRO LITE championship, the third PRO LITE title of his career. In addition to winning the PRO LITE championship, Deegan finished second in the 2013 LOORRS PRO 2 point standings.
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels Celebrates 50 Years At This Year’s SEMA Show
Founded by the legendary Mickey Thompson and friend Gene McMannis in 1963, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) will celebrate 50 years of innovation and product excellence during the 2013 SEMA Show.
Diagnostic Solutions: Nissan Pathfinder Wouldn’t Crank
Recently, an old customer called to tell me his 1988 Nissan Pathfinder “fishing wagon” wouldn’t crank. The Pathfinder’s battery was less than one year old and passed a preliminary conductance test with flying colors. The Pathfinder’s starter activation system is typical for many import vehicles of this vintage. In the manual transmission version, the ignition switch supplies power to the clutch switch relay windings when in the crank position.
ODYSSEY Battery By EnerSys Awards Facebook Photo Contest Winner For Capturing The ‘Top Moment Of Summer’
ODYSSEY battery by EnerSys has discovered the “Top Moment of Summer” through its Facebook photo sharing contest, naming Amanda Kasper of Clear Lake, Iowa, the winner. Kasper’s photo submission received the most votes and was awarded the best moment of summer per contest rules.
Yokohama Tire Corp. Launches New Mobile Website
Yokohama Tire Corp. has released a new mobile website designed for consumers on the go. The website is different than the company’s main site and is optimized for smartphones and use on smaller touch-sensitive displays.
Pirelli Develops Custom P Zero Tires For Alfa Romeo 4C
Pirelli SpA has launched two fitments for the Alfa Romeo 4C with a custom design to match the unique needs of the car. The tires, featuring “AR” on the sidewalls to symbolize their creation for the Alfa Romeo, are 17 inches on the front and 18 inches on the back or 18 inches on the front and 19 inches on the back.
Tech Feature: Ignition Coil Diagnostics
Import Specialist Gary Goms says there are a variety of opinions about how to test ignition coils and ignition systems. The most basic method is measuring a coil’s primary and secondary resistance. If a coil doesn’t meet the manufacturer’s specifications, it should be considered defective. But meeting primary and secondary resistance specifications on the bench is no guarantee that the coil will perform correctly under extreme heat and load.
