StarTuned July 2010
In this issue: KLIMA Relay Basics; Maintaining Our Structural Integrity; Seal the Deal
Nissan TechNews July 2010
In this issue: It Doesn’t Always End With An Alignment; Tire Repair; Nissan Special Service Tools
Seal the Deal
Tank pollutants and OBD II regulations
Nissan Special Service Tools from Tech-Mate
Every tool available to Nissan and Infiniti dealers is available to independent repair shops through Tech-Mate. You may find the price of these tools is far less than the cost of not having them.
Maintaining Our Structural Integrity
Structural integrity during collision repairs
Rubber Rules: Safe Tire Repairs
An improperly-repaired tire can lead to more than just customer inconvenience — it can result in a sudden failure with life-threatening consequences, not only for the vehicle’s occupants, but also for everyone sharing the road.
Klima Relay Basics
In control of compressor clutch engagement
Drift or Pull Doesn’t Always End With An Alignment
Misalignment as the cause of drift or pull is often the first problem that springs to mind for vehicle owners and service professionals alike, but it’s not the only possible cause.
Volkswagen TechConnect Spring/Summer 2010
In this issueCleaner RunningDiesels - Not What You ThinkElectronic ThrottleTPMS Systems
Volkswagen TPMS – Where the rubber meets the road
Occupant safety has always been the highest priority at Volkswagen. Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems support that by reducing the number of flat tires and helping prevent tire failure. They also help improve tire life and MPG. Let’s keep them working.
StarTuned May 2010
In this issue: Formula Friction; When Welding Won’t Do…; Artificial Intelligence
Volkswagen Electronic Throttle – Throttling Away
In 1996, Volkswagen introduced an electronic throttle on the AAA V6. Integrating this with traction control, cruise control, and idle speed control makes for a safer vehicle. Keeping the system working properly is our job.
Artificial Intelligence, Transmissionwise
Troubleshooting transmissions
When Welding Won’t Do…
Maintaining the right standards
Formula Friction
Savings on fixing brakes right!
Volkswagen Diesels – Not What You Think!
Most people think of diesels as loud, smelly, and underpowered. Not anymore. Volkswagen has been refining and re-engineering Rudolf Diesel’s ingenious invention for almost half a century.
Volkswagen’s Original TDI® Engine.
The biggest boost to diesel popularity in the U.S. was this praiseworthy engineering effort.
Outside Looking In
An illuminated check engine light (MIL) on a 2005 Cadillac Escalade with a 6.0L V8. The shop was wrestling with an IAT temp code, but was hesitant about changing the MAF sensor due to the low mileage (18,000) on the vehicle.
2 Peas in a Pod
A no-start Chevy pickup with loose screws sit together like two peas in a pod.
Security Issues
Theft deterrents make sense on a new vehicle. Eventually, though, these become old vehicles that have to be repaired. How do you diagnose the GM Passkey III system that is designed to prevent the engine from starting? We can’t ask a car thief, can we?
MasterTechnician April, 2010
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