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Honda PGM: Part Two

Honda PGM: Part Two

Last month we gave you some introductory information on Honda’s PGM-Fi system. This month we’ll look at some specific troubleshooting tips and repair hints.

Honda PGM

Honda PGM

In 1985, Honda introduced their version of electronic fuel injection, PGM-Fi.

Endangered Species

Endangered Species

Survival of the fittest has sent many a wayward bird from a precarious perch on the endangered species list to the bring of extinction. They just couldn’t cope with some nasty changes in their environment.

Carside Manner

Carside Manner

It’s been a while since we updated our list of customer catch phrases. They’re the little key words that tip you off, and let you know the day may seem longer than it really is. Be on the lookout for these clouds on the horizon. The cash you save may be your own.

Battery-ology 101

Battery-ology 101

Welcome to Battery-ology 101-Testing Maintenance-Free Batteries. This class is part one of a two part series on battery testing.

Tech Tips

Tech Tips

Injector Clip Installation Tool; Toyota Diesel Cold Start Problem; Fuel Soaked Charcoal Canisters; Sticking Honda Fuel Pressure Regulator; SAAB Sticking Clutch Shaft

Carside Manner

Carside Manner

This month’s Carside manner was written by two successful shop owners who have some good ideas about dealing with dissatisfied customers.

VW Digifant: Part Two

VW Digifant: Part Two

We’re going to cover diagnosis and repair techniques for this system. Before we do, we’d better set up a few ground rules.

Vattenpumpar: Swedish Water Pumps

Vattenpumpar: Swedish Water Pumps

Replacing a water pump is pretty routine as service procedures go. Some might even call it boring. Diagnose the problem, remove the old pump, scrape off the old gasket, then install the new pump. Nothing too exciting about it.

VW Digifant Part 1

VW Digifant Part 1

A recent addition to the ever-lenghthening list, of “totally new and improved” fuel systems, is a new system Volkswagen calls Digifant II.

Snaps, Crackles, Pops

Snaps, Crackles, Pops

Another name for static electricity is ESD or Electro-Static Discharge, a term that better describes the phenomenon that causes this problem.

Carside Manner

Carside Manner

You’re involved in marketing every day. The most important part of knowing your market is knowing your customers and their needs.

Volvo Timing Belt

Volvo Timing Belt

A timing belt replacement on Volvo eight valve four cylinder engines is nice work if you can get it, for a number of reasons…

Repair Data

Repair Data

The key problem facing most technicians today – finding the latest technical information that can help increse profits and cut down on diagnostic time.