Staying ‘Current’ on Ignition Coil Changes
During the past century, ignition coil configurations have evolved from oil-filled canister to epoxy-filled to e-core to waste spark and to the most modern coil-on-plug or “pencil” coils. Whatever the...
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Proper Lug Nut and Lug Bolt Replacement
by Sean Phillips If there’s one thing tire techs deal with more than tires, it’s lug nuts. There’s quite a bit of knowledge and technique that goes into dealing with lug nuts and lug bolts. They’re...
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Getting Your Wires Crossed: Wire Splicing for Sensitive Connections
A long time ago, I learned a method of splicing wire that has stuck with me since those early days. I actually picked this method up while I was in the military (USMC), so I can’t take credit for...
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Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems – Making a Comeback
Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are the systems that don’t have air pressure sensors inside the tires. Rather, they detect a low tire by comparing relative wheel speeds via the...
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Service Advisor: Diagnostic Tests for Catalytic Converters, O2 Sensors
The X1 ASE Certification Test has a section (eight questions) focused on emissions system diagnosis. For that section, among other things, you will need to: Identify failed catalytic converter(s);...
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Most Common Causes of Misfire Codes
A flashing check engine light and a P0301 to P0312 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a surefire indication that one or more cylinders are misfiring. Occasional misfires may pass unnoticed, but a steady...
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