Import Service, Author at Automotive Tech Info

CIS Motronic: Part Two

Jul 1990 | Audi, Import Service, Volkswagen

We’ll look at some of the other functions of this Motronic system, including diagnostic repair procedures. We’ll even look into the “magic box” and show you how to “talk” with the computer.

Up Scope: Part Two

Jun 1990 | Import Service

In part one of “Up Scope” we kept it simple, and let you fire away at some simple problems. But the time has come to polish your scope skills.

Toyota W50 Transmission

Jun 1990 | Import Service, Toyota

The W50 can be found in many late ’70s and early ’80s rear drive Toyotas (Celicas, Coronas, and 2WD trucks).

Shake & Brake

Jun 1990 | Import Service

Shaking and braking go hand-in-hand when salt saturated brake rotors start looking like the surface of the moon, caliper pistons seize in their bores, and brake hardware turns to an oxidized powder.

CIS Motronic: Part One

Jun 1990 | Audi, Import Service, Volkswagen

The BMW system is based on L-Jetronic and has been used for about eight years. Now on Audi and Volkswagon both have systems they call Motronic that are based on KE-Jetronic.

Carside Manner

Jun 1990 | Import Service

No matter how congenial or pleasant you may be, the number one rule of customer satisfaction is having customers to please in the first place.

Distributorless Ignition Systems

May 1990 | Import Service

Distributorless ignition systems are becoming an increasingly common feature on newer import vehicles.

Candid Camry

May 1990 | Import Service, Toyota

Better than seven years worth of Camrys already on the road add up to some ripe service opportunities for an import repair specialist.

Up Scope

May 1990 | Import Service

Many of us played the game Battleship to wile away the hours on a rainy day. We’d pick some coordinates and fire at an unseen enemy, hoping that luck would run up a good score.

Suitable For Framing: Part Two

May 1990 | Import Service, Nissan

This time around we’ll look at specific troubleshooting tips on Nissans equipped with Three and Five Mode ECCS systems.

Author: Import Service