Late model Chrysler system using the OE Wi-Tech scan tool indicates color coded module condition.
Technology

Testing Body Control Modules

Dec. 4, 2023
It is becoming increasingly important on modern day systems in our initial diagnostics to conduct a full system network test. In doing so we are checking to see if a module is...
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Orange HV cables near the cabin air filter.
Technology

Preventive Maintenance of EVs

Dec. 4, 2023
When you are performing the task of preventive maintenance, you will be much better at it if you have a working knowledge of the system you are maintaining. Electric vehicles ...
Technology

Techs Helping Techs

Dec. 4, 2023
It's that time of year where readers share some of the tips and tricks they picked up from their own service bays. Thanks to all who submitted items to help educate the entire...
Technology

What Not To Do

Dec. 4, 2023
I recently read a story of a customer who brought his BMW to a repair shop for service (I won’t mention the name and location of the shop). Apparently, after the repairs were ...
Tools

Dill Releases Bluetooth Aftermarket TPMS

Nov. 9, 2023
Dill Air Control Products has debuted its new Bluetooth Aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for enclosed trailers, boat trailer, flatbed trailers, UTVs, RVs, trucks...
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Moisture that is created inside the engine will become emulsified and mixed with the engine oil forming a familiar white sludge. This sludge can build up as engine deposits, increasing the formation of acids that can damage engine components.
Technology

Engine Oil Innovations

Oct. 9, 2023
Engine oil has been around a long time, and we all know the importance of it, yet it is often one of the most undervalued elements in a vehicle. The engine oil being used today...
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A laptop, cable and Tesla web access add up to: a scan tool.
Technology

Tips for Tesla Service

Oct. 9, 2023
From the ambiguous preventive maintenance recommendations to the automaker's scan tools, Craig Van Batenburg covers some of the Tesla basics.
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Fig. 1: Attempting to obtain a secondary ignition waveform can present a real challenge using a secondary KV probe. (All photos by author)
Technology

Spark Ignition and O2 Sensor Diagnostics

Oct. 9, 2023
As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In this article, our picture will focus on analyzing primary and secondary ignition waveforms, as well as oxygen sensor...

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Technical Service Bulletins

Installing Mazda Room Fuse

Some 2013-2021 Mazda CX-5, 2014-2021 Mazda6 and 2014-2018 Mazda3 vehicles may experience a MIL on with DTC P2610 (instrument cluster internal engine off timer performance problem...
Mitchell 1
Technical Service Bulletins

Operating Subaru Long-Range Remote

There have been reports of inoperative remote engine start (RES) fobs in 2017 and later Subaru Impreza vehicles. The blue LED does not illuminate when pressing the start button...
Mitsubishi
Technical Service Bulletins

Aligning Mitsubishi Mirage

This bulletin applies to 2014-2015 Mitsubishi Mirage and 2016-2023 Mirage G4 vehicles, dealing with axle assembly replacement.
Ford
Technical Service Bulletins

Stopping Ford Oil Problems

Some 2018-2020 Ford F-150 Raptor trucks and 2019-2020 F-150 Limited Series trucks equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost high-output engine and built on or before Sept. 11, 2020, may exhibit...
General Motors
Technical Service Bulletins

Replacing Cadillac Shocks

This bulletin applies to 2015-2019 Cadillac Escalade and XTS vehicles which are equipped with option Z95 (chassis package-Magneride).
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Technical Service Bulletins

Installing New Oil Pump Seal in Lincoln

Some 2018-2019 Lincoln Continental and 2018 MKS vehicles built on or before Aug. 1, 2019, and equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine oil leak...
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Technical Service Bulletins

Shifting Mitsubishi Out of Park

This bulletin applies to 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport/RVR vehicles. The CVT may not be able to shift out of the Park position. Remove the RH console side panel.
Nissan
Technical Service Bulletins

Mending Nissan EVAP Leak

This bulletin applies to all 2008 and later Nissan vehicles except LEAF and Titan XD V8 diesel vehicles. The MIL may be on, accompanied by DTC P0456 (EVAP very small leak).