Nissan Roulette: Electronic Throttle Body Programming
The shop was hired to remove the automatic transmission and replace it with a standard transmission from a salvage vehicle. We Diagnosing why this 2003 Nissan 350X wouldn’t run after the “fix”.
Nissan TechNews August 2009
Contents Getting Up to Speed with Nissan CVTs Servicing continuously variable transmissions can be a scary thing if you don’t have any experience with these belt-driven critters. Here’s some basic information on how they operate. Altima Hybrid Service Don’t be afraid...
Finding Yourself: Real Treasure is in the Hunting
Searching the Depths with Professional Diver Dale Clifton, Director of DiscoverSea shipwreck Museum.
Vintage & Muscle Car Performance & Modern Gasoline, Part 2: Fine-Tuning the Fuel System
The accompanying article in the April 2009 issue of Master Technician explained the fine points of tuning the spark advance of older cars to work with today’s gasoline. Now, we’ll look at how to tailor the carb for maximum performance.
Nissan Performance & Black Box
Whiteline Flat out BLACK BOX now Available for 350Z Track Model
A/C Leak Sealer: A Controversial Last-Resort Fix
Typically, this is considered suitable only for older cars that aren’t valuable enough to warrant the cost of an expensive evaporator replacement. Our old friend John, however, gives us the rest of the story.
Another Mystery Solved: Automotive Slot Machine
The Auto Tech on Wheels runs up against Lady Luck in a Nissan no-start.
Another Mystery Solved: Wheel of Fortune
The Auto Tech on Wheels tells us how he used high-tech means to justify trans removal to find the real cause of a no-start.
Nissan EVAP Codes are Nothing to Fear Part 1
After reading this series, you’ll be on your way to becoming a fearless conqueror of EVAP maladies, not a fingercrossing gas cap tightener who hopes that the car will be assigned to someone else when it comes back.
What Happened to 42-Volt Systems?
The really big deal that never happened. What caused these proposed high voltage systems to fizzle out?
The River Wild and Wet
White water rafting on the New River in West Virginia.
Another Mystery Solved: Hocus Focus – The Little Ford That Couldn’t
This little 2002 Ford Focus with 2.0L had poor power on a hard acceleration. It just didn’t have the horsepower it should have had…
Testing the Battery, Starting and Charging Systems is Not Just for No-Starts Anymore
Why test? Because you’ll not only head off electrical breakdowns, you’ll also prevent subtle electronic glitches that can defy normal troubleshooting.
There’s more than bowling in Bowling Green…
Bowling Green is home to the National Corvette Museum which, by no small coincidence, is located right next to the General Motors plant where every Corvette has been built since 1981. So if you’re looking to spend a day or two learning all about the history and current technology of America’s first sports car, Bowling Green is the place for you.
Make Before Break – Measuring Parasitic Currents
The rule of thumb is, “Anything under 30mA is acceptable, anything over 50mA indicates an excessive draw.
Minimum Overdrive: Altima Shifting Concerns
Mid-‘90s to early 2000 Nissan Altimas didn’t have the most complicated transmission control system, but you should still look at it first before pulling the transmission.
You & Your Dog. Matching personalities yields best results.
The dream is always the same. A hunter drops the tailgate of his truck and out bounds a handsome, powerful pointer. The dog is perfectly marked, its eyes deep with understanding, its demeanor alert. So dream. Go ahead dream. But choose your hunting dog as you would a mate. After all, you’ve got to get along for a long time.
No Codes? No Problem! What to do When a DTC Does Not Detect Any Trouble Codes
We’ve all gotten used to starting a driveability diagnosis with the help of a DTC or two. Don’t panic when no codes are present. Instead, apply a logical procedure.
“We use Genuine Nissan/Infiniti Parts”
Do you use that statement to build value in your marketing? Do you say it to your customers? If you do, you know its value: one short sentence that gives your customers absolute confidence.
Nissan TechNews May 2009
Contents No Codes? No Problem! We've all gotten used to starting a driveability diagnosis with the help of a DTC or two. Don't panic when no codes are present. Instead, apply a logical procedure. Testing the Battery, Starting and Charging Systems is Not Just for...
In My Humble Opinion
by Bob Freudenberger Observation and Celebration When I first got into automotive publishing (remember Mechanix Illustrated? I was "Tom Tappet"), I read somewhere that in 1955 there were 52 cars per mechanic in the U.S. How far we've come. According to the best...