DENSO Sales California Introduces New Fuel Pump Catalog
DENSO Sales California, Inc. has introduced a new First Time Fit fuel pump catalog for the automotive aftermarket. The new 2013 fuel pump catalog, part number FP-CAT-1112 now includes fuel pumps, fuel pump kits and modules for more than 16,600 domestic and foreign applications, including 175 new applications. The catalog also includes fuel senders for popular Toyota applications.
A/C Update: R-134a Retrofits Still An Option – At The Right Price
On older vehicles equipped with R-12 systems, is it better to perform a retrofit or is it better to repair the OEM A/C system back to its original form?
Wells Vehicle Electronics Videos Exceed 3 Million YouTube Views
The award-winning automotive diagnostic videos created by Wells Vehicle Electronics have exceeded 3 million views on YouTube and are now being watched at a rate of more than 160,000 times per month.
AIRTEX Adds 360 Degree Photos To Its Online Product Catalog
Technicians, counter professionals and do-it-yourselfers now have the ability to see every angle of an Airtex fuel pump. Airtex Fuel Delivery Systems has added 360-degree photos as the latest product support resource available within its online product search catalog.
Tech Tip: Infiniti EVAP Leak DTC Diagnosis – DTCs: P0440/P0442/P0455/P0456/P1440/P1456
Applied Vehicles: 1998 and later Infiniti vehicles with an EVAP service port. DTCs: P0440, P0442, P0455, P0456, P1440 and P1456 If one or more of the DTCs listed above related to EVAP system leaks is found stored in Self Diagnosis, use the Repair Flow Chart shown in Fig. 1. Use the EVAP system diagram (Fig.
Delphi New Fuel Pump Modules Cover More Than 3.7 Million Vehicles
The 11 new fuel modules added to Delphi’s fuel management portfolio cover more than 3.7 million North American Chrysler, Ford and GM vehicles from 1999 to present.
DENSO Develops Cold Storage Evaporator that Limits the Rise in Cabin Temperature During an Idle Stop
DENSO Corp. has developed a Cold Storage (CS) Evaporator, which limits the increase in vehicle cabin temperature during an idle stop when stop/start technology is employed. The newly developed CS Evaporator is equipped with a cold insulator, located in the heat exchanging area, which stores cold energy to be used to cool in-vehicle cabin air while the engine and air-conditioning cycle is off in the idle-stop state.
Tech Update: Key Cycles and Codes
OBD II brought a lot of changes regarding how a technician diagnoses a vehicle. With OBD I, a failure had to occur in order to produce a service code, while OBD II can monitor failures or even partial failures. These days, codes have become part of the normal process in determining a fault. There are several different types of codes. Beyond engine, transmission, HVAC or body codes, there’s also a way to break down the priority of some of those codes.
Editor’s Notebook: Preventive Maintenance Equals Safety, Dependability and Road Readiness
The Car Care Council’s website contains a wealth of car care information to help motorists address needed maintenance or repairs before hitting the road.
Subaru Outback Head Gasket Repair
The Subaru is a 2002 Outback with 109,982 miles. It has excessive oil leaks from the driver’s side head gasket and some from the passenger’s side. The vehicle had been repaired under warranty by the dealer at about 65,000 miles, and most likely the repairs were done without taking the engine out with probably only one head gasket being replaced. To complete the repair, follow the steps outlined in this article.
Quick Check Diagnostics Now Available from AVI
Instructor Jim Wilson has put together a must have class for every technician out there. This class will help you when it takes longer to diagnose a job than you would like. It covers a step-by-step approach to engine diagnostics.
Pulling Codes: The Story of Code P0456
The Smallest of Details? This month’s Pulling Codes documents the infamous P0456 code — 0.20 leak detected. A small leak code can be the most challenging for any technician, so Carlton Banks gives his suggested plan of attack.