Feature Articles

Driver’s Seat Diagnostics

Driver’s Seat Diagnostics

Our man John stays clean and comfortable while doing a successful diagnosis. A 2006 Lincoln Navigator (Figure #1) 5.4L with a complaint of a rough-running engine.

The Missing Mini

The Missing Mini

No, this is not a mystery about a Mini that has gone missing. This car had been off the road for a year’s storage in a body shop. When it came time to return the vehicle to the customer, it had an illuminated MIL and a misfiring cylinder.

Diagnosing Networks

Diagnosing Networks

My goal in this article is to see if I can pass along some confidence to others trying to learn how to solve a problem of “No Communications,” “no bus.” or no-start/no-crank issues related to network problems.

No Clutch Command

No Clutch Command

When our man John encounters conflicting pin and wire color information, he does the twist – A complaint of no A/C compressor engagement on a 2008 Nissan Altima with a 2.5L engine.

The Cadillac Story

The Cadillac Story

These days, when we see a wheel speed sensor code can we really afford to just throw a new sensor at it? For most GM vehicles, that means a whole wheel bearing assembly. With parts and labor being what they are, we’d better make sure.

Speeding Bullet

John Anello, Auto Tech on Wheels, is called to a shop to perform a program update on a 2006 Ford E250 van with a 6.0L engine. There are many precautions that must be observed while programming a vehicle…

Auction Action Part 2

By Glen Quagmire Last time we discussed the basics of collector car auctions -- the companies that run them, the nature of the people who most often show up to buy or sell, and what you can expect if you decide to drop into an auction for an enjoyable day or two’s...

Auction Action Part 1

Auction Action Part 1

The basics of collector car auctions — the companies that run them, the nature of the people who most often show up to buy or sell, and what you can expect if you decide to drop into an auction for an enjoyable day or two’s worth of entertainment and enlightenment.