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Street Smart |  December - 2016

A Logical Approach to Solenoid Circuit Testing

June 1, 2017
Mike Brown
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A common call to the ATRA HotLine has to do with solenoid circuit problems. Most of you have been dealing with these types of problem for years. Many of you...

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Success Strategies |  October/November - 2016

Master Craftsman Mentality

June 1, 2017
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Ask a customer whom they’d prefer to have working on their car and you’ll likely get two answers:

When it comes to repairing the car, they want a master...

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June 1, 2017
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This month, we’ll look at how to use scan data to help identify a misfire. For an engine to run correctly, it needs three main things: compression, spark...

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Ring Ring, RE5R05A Calling!

June 1, 2017
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The RE5R05A was first introduced to the market in 2002 in the Infinity Q45. Several other vehicles used it in later years with some models such as the NV...

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The A5HF1: What’s It All About?

June 1, 2017
Bill Brayton
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The A5HF1 has been on the road for some time now and there really isn’t a lot of tech info available for it. This unit appears in 2006–up Hyundai and...

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Powertrain Industry News

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Shoppers and Classified

June 1, 2017
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The Honda Low Sprag Dilemma

June 1, 2017
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Over the years, the Honda transmission has evolved from a simple, two-speed automatic, to a solenoid-laden behemoth. It’s the most unusual automatic...

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Other Articles |  October/November - 2016

WIT: Serving Your Industry… Today, and in the Years Ahead

June 1, 2017
Steve Bodofsky
526 Views

When WIT opened its doors back in 1999, it had one underlying goal: to serve the transmission repair industry… whatever it takes. That goal was so pervasive...

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Other Articles |  Powertrain Expo |  September - 2016

Bring Your Whole Shop to Expo!

June 1, 2017
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228 Views

You’ve seen the ads… you’ve read the articles… and you’ve decided to come to Expo. That’s terrific; we’ll look forward to seeing you there!
But...

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Ford Torqshift/5R110: A Shot in the Dark

June 1, 2017
Mike Brown
13,248 Views

The Ford Torqshift came out in 2003 and over the years has exhibited its share of problems.
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Success Strategies |  September - 2016

Teams

June 1, 2017
Jim Cathcart
220 Views

How many people work for you? About half of them.
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Other Articles |  September - 2016

Put Your Fuel Pressure Gauge Back in Your Box

June 1, 2017
Scott Shotton
4,606 Views

Here’s something for you to think about: Your fuel pressure gauge is basically worthless, because fuel pressure doesn’t matter. Actually, let’s modify...

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Other Articles |  September - 2016

Understanding Pressure Switch Operation Makes Diagnosis Easier

June 1, 2017
Rob Faucett
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Knowing how a transmission works is the most important part of the diagnostic process, followed closely by having the right diagnostic equipment. Scan tools...

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Precision International: Now You Can Use Your Smartphone for Something Really Smart

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More than a Scan Tool to Diagnose an Acura

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Any one that knows me will tell you, I love tools. Every time the trucks pull up to the shop, it feels like Christmas. The best thing about them, they make...

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Computer Communication Troubles, Part I

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Many of you have probably run into speed sensor issues on a Chrysler product that set gear ratio error codes, input shaft speed sensor codes, or output shaft...

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Don’t Be Duped by Factory Diagnosis…

June 2, 2017
Guest Author
4,779 Views

We have a shop in Michigan where we work on just about anything. We keep up with training and try to learn as much as possible about newer vehicles and...

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Success Strategies |  July - 2016

Minor Parts

June 2, 2017
Jim Cathcart
149 Views

It was just a flow control valve. Not really a major part. I’d put the car in gear to back out of my garage and it would slip — a delay — not every day...

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TransTec® …Bringing You Tomorrow’s Technology Today

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