By: Larry Hammer | Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 9:39 am in Tech Tips Pinpointing the reason for a crank but no-start, extended cranking, rough idle or misfire symptoms can be a challenge that can consume a lot of diagnostic time to resolve the complaint. Often the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will be illuminated and […]
TURBOCHARGED ENGINES: Are You Recommending the Required Services?
By: Elvia Vega | Thursday, July 20th, 2023 at 12:35 pm in Tech Tips Turbocharged engines are becoming commonplace as the vehicle manufacturers are utilizing smaller displacement engines fitted with turbochargers. Turbochargers and direct fuel injection can make a smaller displacement engine behave like a larger displacement engine, while accomplishing better fuel economy. With this […]
TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVELINE NOISES: Identifying Factory Solutions
The post TROUBLESHOOTING DRIVELINE NOISES: Identifying Factory Solutions appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. GM TRANSFER CASE NOISES Customer complaints involving howling, whining, shudder or grinding noises during parking lot maneuvers in Auto Mode or highway speeds in 4HI or Auto may occur on four wheel drive GM trucks and SUV vehicles. Vehicles affected range […]
ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE: Diagnosing Radio Frequency Interference Symptoms
Laptop computers Electronic accessories/devices Fluorescent lighting Electronic advertising signs High RFI traffic areas/gas station speed passes Electronic interference from a nearby vehicle/accessory devices Keyless access transmitters from nearby vehicles Vehicle immobilizer keys from other vehicles Charging devices/cell phone chargers Gate/door entrance devices Building access transponder/entrance devices Toll bridge/highway passes Parking access cards attached to key […]
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OR LOW VOLTAGE: Both Can Create Intermittent Electrical Challenges
By: Larry Hammer | Monday, June 27th, 2022 at 11:29 am in Tech Tips Low voltage conditions or the integrity of an electrical connection can pose some challenging events for the technician attempting to make an accurate diagnosis. In the world of automotive diagnostics, electrical problems have proven to be the most challenging, especially intermittent […]
SERVICING DIESELS: Identifying Normal Characteristics
By: Larry Hammer | Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 12:57 pm in Tech Tips A major part of the diagnostic process is identifying an issue from a normal characteristic. Following are some examples of customer complaints that could be mistaken as a problem when they may be a normal occurrence for the application. Customer complaints […]
DIAGNOSING PERFORMANCE COMPLAINTS: The Process Can Be a Challenging Event
By: Larry Hammer | Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at 12:26 pm in Tech Tips Troubleshooting today’s technology can be challenging for even the most experienced technician. Making an accurate diagnosis, rather than throwing a lot of expensive parts and labor at the symptom can be a challenge. How would your shop handle the following customer […]