Kia Tech Tip: DTC P0460 Update for Sephia Models The original logic used for DTC P0460 (fuel level sensor circuit malfunction) in 2000 model year Sephias would illuminate the MIL and store a fault code for circuit-related problems (open or short), and for a fuel level input signal that failed to stay within the "plausibility" test limits stored in the ECM. "Plausibility" or "rationality" checks are frequently built into the ECM software to make sure... More

Mitch Schneider: How To Handle Customer Anxiety Over Intermittent Problems Intermittent automotive service problems are one of the few things capable of terrifying and paralyzing folks on both sides of the service counter. More

Tech Feature: Diagnosing the Blue Car Syndrom of a Random Stalling Condition Blue Car Syndrome is the non-technical term for a very common phenomenon. It is the experience that many people possess regarding having a specific observation, idea, experience, etc., enter one's consciousness, and then having it seem that the same observation or experience begins to occur with increased frequency. More

Directions: Fueling Your Appetite for Knowledge In the manual Changes in Gasoline IV, every attempt is made to focus on the auto technician’s areas of interest and to cover current topics. A new chapter on Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and E85 has been added, as E85 appears to be emerging as the renewable fuel of choice. More

Tech Feature: Engine Technology Gets a Boost As a technician, you'll need to understand how Ford's EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine works, since the automaker plans to incorporate it in 90% of its new vehicles over the next three years. More

Tech Tip: Multiple Cylinder Misfire or Rough Idle on Chrysler Models This bulletin involves rotating all engine exhaust valves, replacing the valve spring retainer locks with a new design to increase valve rotation at lower rpm, inspecting/replacing the MAP sensor (as necessary), and decarbonizing the combustion More

Tech Tip: Poor Throttle Response on VW's Diesel Engine Condition: Poor throttle response on 1.9L TDI equipped vehicle. Models affected include 1999-2003 Golf and Jetta, 2001-'03 Jetta Wagon and 1998-2003 New Beetle (all ALH, 1.9L TDI engines). More

Jeep Fuel Problems Needn’t Be an Uphill Battle The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a dependable vehicle for many vehicle owners over the years. However, the SUV has had a few fuel system problem that has put Jeeps in repair shops. In this article, we’ll address some fuel system complaints that have plagued these vehicles. More

Tech Feature: Jeep Fuel Problems Needn't Be an Uphill Battle The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a dependable vehicle for many vehicle owners over the years. However, the SUV has had a few fuel system problem that has put Jeeps in repair shops. In this article, we’ll address some fuel system complaints that have plagued these vehicles. More

Fuel System Service Tools and Equipment Liquid gold – It started out a few billion years ago, roaming around the plains, eating whatever it could find. Calamity struck and wiped it off the face of the earth. After lying under the earth for all these years, it became oil, was then pumped up, filtered, refined, trucked around and finally ended up in your customer’s fuel tank. And that’s where all the fuel system problems... More

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