When I was younger, a lot younger, one of the first college classes I attended was a physics class. I learned tons about our world and why things work as they...
An early model Ford Transit Connect comes in with the check engine light on. Perhaps it was recently purchased, and the new owner got it for a low price...
The ZF 9HP48, also known as the 948TE for FCA (Fiat/ Chrysler Automobiles) vehicles, is a nine-speed transmission found in various Honda/Acura models, many FCA...
The call has gone out by the government to increase fuel mileage, and the automotive industry designers have answered. First, it was lock-up converters. Then...
Understanding and diagnosing today’s domestic all-wheel drive systems can be quite intimidating. They’re designed to operate in conjunction with many of...
Jatco CVT transmissions have always had a belt to transfer power from one pulley to the other. The belt has worked out in light cars with small engine torque...
Automobile manufacturers are exploring every way possible to make vehicles more fuel-efficient. Powertrain management strategies are tailored with this in...
The ZF9HP48 unit entered the transmission market in 2014. This transaxle is used in a wide variety of OEM applications worldwide (Figure 1). While each...
Exploring the purpose for the Service Fast Learn Adapts procedure.
By now, most builders in major metropolitan areas have developed a process for building the...
The A6 series transmission found in Hyundai and Kia applications has been with us since 2009. However, they have not been a frequent attraction in our...
The ZF 8-Speed transmission is a well-balanced unit that seamlessly fits into powertrain management systems. With a blend of shift quality, gear ratios, unit...
The first of the 8-speeds was the AA80E, which appeared in the Lexus GS 460 2008-11, Lexus IS F 2008-14, and Lexus LS 460 2007-14. That was followed by the...
In this edition of Fun with Transmissions we’re going to check out the new 8F35 from Ford Motor Company (figure 1). We’ll take a look at some interesting...
Each year we see manufacturers adding more gears to familiar transmissions, all in an effort to coax more miles out of each gallon of gas. In 2013...
Continuing with our recent theme of inputs, this month we’ll cover oxygen sensors. There’s a lot of information you need to know to understand oxygen...
In the last couple of articles, we used terminology relating to pressure control solenoids such as PWM, Frequency, and Duty Cycle. In this article, I thought I...
Normally, when a road trip is planned, it’s planned out using some form of map or GPS. Imagine going on that trip without the use of either. There’s a...
This article is a bit of a teaser for the upcoming Powertrain Expo, coming this October in Las Vegas. We will demonstrate how to use various scopes...
The 700R4 has been around for over 30 years, and yet they still show up in shops all across the country. For veteran builders this unit is pretty...
As technicians, we rely heavily on our scan tool. DTCs, output controls, resets, special functions, and datastreams guide our decisions on how to diagnose a...
