Import Service Archives

How to Scan a 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Mar 2022 | Alfa Romeo, feature, Fiat, Import Service

This story begins at the local coffee shop. We noticed at the drive-through a modern Alfa Romeo. A chat with a close friend revealed that...

Subaru Cross-Shrek-trek

Dec 2021 | Electric Vehicle + Hybrid, Electrical, feature, Import Service

Multiple faults for several different systems on Subaru Crosstrek requires prioritizing and working through one at a time. As Shrek...

Alternative Mazda Diagnostic Connection

Jul 2021 | Import Service, Mazda

With the Mazda platform, the most common scan equipment on the market would be the IDS, Snap-On, MAC, Autel, Launch, etc. Most, if not...

Diagnosing a Honda Accord Damaged Key Cylinder Failure

Jun 2021 | feature, Honda, Ignition, Import Service

A co-worker had an ignition key problem and soon thereafter the entire key cylinder failed, disintegrating to the point of a total...

Understanding Mitsubishi LIN Circuits

Apr 2021 | Electrical, feature, Import Service, Mitsubishi

A clear wiring schematic is your best friend when tracking down LIN faults Old school versus new school The quote from Aristotle serves as...

Honda Accord EGR Testing With HDS With Parasitic Battery Tests and Generator AC Ripple

Oct 2020 | feature, Honda, Import Service

A rough running 2006 Honda Accord hard to start didn’t mean the battery or starter had a defect; rather, the engine speed took a short while to climb to normal.

Import Service, May 2012

Jun 2012 | Import Service

Import service May 2012 issue. Read the full issue online. Or download and print the PDF.

Every so often we run into the problem of not having a problem to solve. What do we do when we have a vehicle that is not setting codes, but it is also not running OBD II monitors. They need to run so the car can pass our state inspection program. Well, this Honda gave us plenty not to solve, so how did we do it?