These rugged trucks have aged well, with old plastic parts and a few TSBs needing your attention. The phrase "Out with old and in with the new" doesn’t always apply to automobiles. Supply shortages, electronic chip shortages, and economic concerns have the automotive...
Through specific examples, we'll discuss how to address this technology in the shop environment. There has already been a plethora of information written on Advanced Driver Assist Systems, or ADAS. This article looks to build on the wealth of information already...
Service Bulletins are a powerful tool to help diagnose today’s complex vehicles, but they have to be utilized at the correct time. Beep, Beep, Beep. The alarm sounds and you jump out of bed. A quick cup of coffee and you’re out the door. You get to work a few minutes...
Since the widespread adoption of continuously variable transmissions, there have been many misconceptions and misunderstandings among technicians. A large majority of technicians are hands-on learners. So, it is understandable that there is some disconnect when it...
There needs to be a solid diagnostic plan in place and solid understanding of the systems being tested to quickly and accurately determine the cause of the no start condition. A no start condition is still a fairly common complaint on today’s vehicles. No starts can...
With the advent of On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) systems, and even tighter restrictions on emissions standards, the Evaporative Emissions System will continue to challenge repair technicians. Since hydrocarbons were first identified as Volatile Organic...
It is often a moment of considerable discomfort for many technicians when faced with the message on their scanner, “No Communications.” Usually, it is accompanied by other complaints that may range from troubles in the operation of controls like HVAC, power mirrors,...
