Import Service, September/October 2011 issue
Import Service, September/October, 2011
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Gearing Up for Asian Repair
This article underscores the value of factory scan tools and fluids as important considerations for any shop thinking about expanding their automotive repair work in the Asian market.
Automotive Forensics
Our man John tracks down what that DTC was really trying to tell him.
Antitheft Gone Wild
I received a distress call from a body shop for a complaint of a no-start on a 2006 Honda Civic. The shop had just finished working on the vehicle and decided to detail the car for the owner as a courtesy. The car was running prior to the battery going dead and now the shop was married to a no-start condition.
Vida: Online with Scandinavia
Volvo complies with NASTF regulations regarding online reprogramming and the release of service information. After a few IT classes and several hours in front of a computer, you may actually be able log onto the website. Maybe we can help.
Sometimes Cats Get Stuck in Park II
This is a continuation of an article found in the last issue of Import Service. This time, we’ll review how to replace the shifter cable and install a new shifter assembly.
Vintage Diagnostics
This 24 year-old BMW had no DLC or OBD. That’s the way we were.
Automotive Polygamy
Why it’s a good idea to look the whole vehicle over before going crazy with high-tech diagnosis.
About Subaru Water Pumps
No matter how well made, every engine, even those from Subaru, will need a coolant circulator sooner or later.
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.