Electrical Archives

Nissan TechNews March 2011

Mar 2011 | Nissan, Nissan TechNews Issues

In this issue: CONSULT III plus; CAN; ECU Programming; The OE Connection; All About Waterborne Paint

Nissan Controller Area Networks (CAN): Advantages, Diagnosis, and Repair

Mar 2011 | Electrical, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features

Working on Controller Area Networks (CAN) may sound daunting, but here’s the information to help you understand how to service these advanced communication systems.

Stopping on a Dime

Mar 2011 | Brakes, Filters & Fluids, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz StarTuned Features, Steering + Suspension

One of Mercedes-Benz’s main focal points is safety. SBC brake systems reduce stopping distances and allow the driver more control over the vehicle. Let us maintain this system to keep it at its optimal performance.

Nissan TechNews November 2010

Nov 2010 | Nissan, Nissan TechNews Issues

In this issue: Let There Be (More) Light; Gravy or Gristle; Knocking Out NOx; The Perfect Body

Diagnosing HID Headlight Failure – Let There Be (More) Light

Nov 2010 | Electrical, General, Nissan, Nissan TechNews Features

Diagnosing HID headlight failure requires more than just the part number of the bulb. We’ll cover the advanced systems involved in HID headlight operation and beam control, as well as some logical diagnostic strategies that may help in catching intermittent or difficult problems.

Diagnosing Networks

Oct 2010 | Electrical, MasterTechnician Features

My goal in this article is to see if I can pass along some confidence to others trying to learn how to solve a problem of “No Communications,” “no bus.” or no-start/no-crank issues related to network problems.