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Exactly the same instrument cluster is used in Chevy and GMC truck from 2003 to 2006. As these vehicles age, various amenities and features drop by the wayside and we can get used to many of those defects. But if the gear selector indicator is out or dim (as shown) you don’t know what gear you’ve selected. That is a problem.

In this excerpt from the 2018 Autologic NCTS training event, Land Rover Support Technician Kelly Conklin reviews the design, function and diagnosis of Land Rover high pressure fuel systems.

Two wire K-CAN Bus systems (Body Bus), connecting several control modules, sensors and actuators, became the norm in BMW vehicles beginning with the 2002 model year. The K-CAN, a 2-wire bus, connects the instrument cluster, climate control (IHKA), airbags (SRS), lighting system and tire pressure control. A failure in the K-CAN may cause malfunctions in the warnings lights or control modules for any of those system.

In this article and video Ford GDI & GTDI Fuel Pressure Testing is reviewed and what to expect using a gauge verse a scan tool is shown. Each tool can display a different value. It is important to be aware of this when testing.

BMW has decided that sales of its diesel powered cars and SUVs (SAVs in BMW parlance) in North America has been too anemic to continue offering the few diesel models that became available just in the past few years. The company is instead going to push plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology in its vehicles for those who are concerned about fuel economy.

Today’s subject is a 2007 Hyundai Tucson GLS with a 2.0 4 cylinder engine. It was an auction purchase and brought in by the purchasing dealer for intermittent stalling and not restarting. When the problem was present, the engine would crank but not start. The symptom was very erratic and may not occur for days at a time. Looks like this one needed some patience.

In this excerpt from Autologic's NCTS 2018 training event, Auotlogic Technical Support Specialist Chris Martino covers diagnosing faults with variable camshaft timing on Audi and VW 2.0L engines.

If you ever wondered how VW/Audi made variable cam timing work? Ever had a trouble code for cam timing and didn’t know where to start? How does VVT work in general? How can I test VVT to see if it is working? What is inside a cam phaser? What is a central (4/3) valve? What is a bearing bridge? What do I do when output tests fail?

Automotive wiring insulation and environmental concerns collided in the 1990s and the automotive industry lost. Or they didn’t do their research well. Or whatever. You be the judge after reading the following.

See how to diagnose Honds Automatic Torque converter shudder. Often mistaken as a slight vibration during shifts or light engine misfire.

BMW models with Turbocharged N54 engines and MSD80 DME Software can develop fuel injector MOSFET driver failure. This will cause an injector to stop delivering fuel and an engine misfire to occur. The check engine light will be ON with the related Fault Codes (error messages):

• 30BA DME digital motor electronics, internal failure
• 30BB DME digital motor electronics, internal failure

This article and video shows you how to diagnose these fault codes and test the signal from the DME to the fuel injectors. You will also see how to isolate and test each wire for the fuel injectors and test the DME MOSFET Drivers.

Technical Training Seminar hosted by WTI. Register at www.worldpac.com under Technical Training Seminar or call your WORLDPAC associate at 1-800-888-9982 x5470.

In this article the problematic subject vehicle was brought to an Autologic equipped shop by a neighboring repair shop. They were fighting a reoccurring P0339 that would set once on average once per day.

To reduce the carbon footprint of cars and trucks worldwide, many automotive engineers, designers and manufacturers are pushing to expand the feasibility, supply and affordability of all-electric vehicles. A primary focus is the development of a battery for efficient energy storage.

See how to relearn the misfire correction profile on Ford engines. In this video the procedure is shown using Ford IDS or FJDS via Pass-Thru on a Farsight tablet.