| OBD II Troubleshooting |
 | What You Need to Know About DTCs
by Sam Bell and Ralph Birnbaum
DTCs are easy. Right? Just plug in the scan tool, suck out the codes, and replace a bunch of parts called out by the DTC. If the Check Engine light still won't go out after you've installed all those expensive new parts, "replace with known good car."
Diagnostic Trouble Codes are the first computer troubleshooting tool we learn to use, and the one we are generally most comfortable with. Shoot, the counterman at Mega Discount Auto Parts will pull codes for f ... |
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| New Technology |
 | Ford Bets on New Technologies, Including GTDI
U.S. auto makers have been getting roughed up by lost sales and corporate financial troubles. This month, we thought it might be nice to talk about some of the really interesting things that Ford has in the works, many of them either in production, or soon to be added to a Ford product near you.
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| Fuel System Tests |
 | Fuel System Tests-Fuel Loops
Stopped at a shop years ago that was struggling with a no-start. By the time I got there the vehicle was in mid-autopsy, disassembled for closer inspection. Parts everywhere!
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| Classic Cars |
 | Oil Supplement for Vintage Cars
Our respected friend Jim Kiple was kind enough to submit an article for the inaugural issue of AFW showing how to upgrade and old point style distributor by installing a Petronix pointless ignition. We're happy to welcome him back as our Guest Editor, with an interesting article about the special lubrication needs of many vintage car engines, reprinted from the Southern 356 Journal, a newsletter published by and for Southern Owner’s Group, dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of the Porsc...
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| Homemade Tester |
 | MAP Sensor Pressure Tester
Last month, we talked about engine manifold pressure, and discussed ways to use the MAP sensor as a diagnostic tool. For those who missed it, check out Working in a Vacuum-MAP Sensors, in the September issue of AFW.
This month, we're going to make an inexpensive pressure transducer, great for capturing manifold vacuum/pressure AC-coupled waveforms on MAF-equipped vehicles that have no MAP sensor.
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| Junky Cars Redux |
 | Stratus Symbol - Part Two - Paint
Welcome to Part Two of our Dodge Stratus restoration...make that resurrection, project.
We'll start with appearance issues. It's pretty hard turning wrenches on a car that looks as sad as this one, so stage one involves lots of washing—inside and out—followed by grinding, priming, and painting. One of the reasons the Stratus was on the bubble originally was that it looked tired. We'll get it standing tall as an enthusiasm builder for the rest of the project. ...
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| Books and Training |
 | New Hybrid Vehicle Book
The following excerpts are from Understanding and Diagnosing Hybrid Vehicles by G Truglia at Automotive Technician Training Services (ATTS). The G-Man has been tearing these cars aparts for years, and regularly holds training seminars at his facility in Mahopac, NY, where techs can do the same, to see what makes hybrids tick.
Pages: 158 - Spiral Bound
Glossary: Contains reference standards and specs for the most common hybrid vehicles.
Art: 100+ color images.
Coverage: The book covers ma
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