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Diagnosing Key-Off Drain Problems

Sep 2014 | Electrical, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features

Chasing down an elusive key-off drain problem can test the patience of any technician. Here are some tips and hints to make your life a little easier.

Nissan TechNews Fall 2014

Sep 2014 | Nissan, Nissan TechNews Issues

How to deal with EVAP problemts, review of valve clearance adjustments, key-off drain diagnosis, and the regenerative braking system

Valve Adjustment: A Touchy Feely Subject (A Review of Valve Clearance Adjustment on Nissan Vehicles)

Sep 2014 | Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features

Here’s a review of the once-common skill of valve clearance adjustment and how it should be done on modern Nissan vehicles.

Oh My, I Think I've Got the Vapors!

Sep 2014 | Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Emissions, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features

How to deal with EVAP problems without developing indigestion.

Nissan TechNews Winter 2014

Feb 2014 | Nissan, Nissan TechNews Issues

Electronic Throttle Control System and it’s components, Cooling system problems, collision repair, and an overview of Nissan OBD II.

Keeping Cool Under Pressure

Feb 2014 | Filters & Fluids, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features

There is no such thing as a maintenance-free cooling system. It’s important to identify potential problems and catch them before a break-down situation. Let’s explore Nissan’s various engine cooling systems, the importance of proper fluids, and some best-practice inspection techniques.

Nissan and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)

Feb 2014 | Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Engine Mechanical, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features

An overview of Nissan OBD II, and why the CONSULT is superior when compared to generic scan tools for diagnosing problems on Nissan vehicles.

Cutting the Cable: Nissan Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)

Feb 2014 | Electrical, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features

A look at Nissan’s Electronic Throttle Control System and its components, including a discussion on the advantages of the design, as well as some diagnostic considerations that underscore the importance Nissan has given to reliability.