A look at an uncommon problem with a common unit
The RE5R05A made its debut in 2002 in the Infiniti Q45. Since then, it’s become standard equipment, an...
Why is my transmission suddenly overheating? In this case the dodge truck is a 2008, 6.7 R3500 with a 68RFE. That should be perfectly fine to tow a small bass...
Into everyone’s life a little rain will fall. Or, in this case, the U0101 Loss of Communication with TCM. The code is as simple as the description; there’s...
A drivetrain is needed in automobiles to propel the vehicle; otherwise, it would just be a horse-drawn buggy. Several main components make up the drivetrain...
Two months ago, we covered testing potentiometers, such as TP and APP sensors. Both of those sensors could cause driveability complaints, transmission shift...
In our last issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we looked at the Lexus “Dynamic Torque Control AWD system and what made it tick. In this issue, we will look...
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...
IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION GATHERING
Diagnosing a transmission malfunction requires gathering as much relevant information as possible before removing the unit...
This is part two of the scope comparison series and in this article, you’ll see how the gold-standard Pico 4425, the mid-line Autel MS-408, the less...
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...
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 this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we will look at a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 truck, equipped with a 5.3L engine and an 8L90 transmission, that...
In this edition of Fun With Transmissions, we’ll take a look at speed sensor diagnosis. We’ll also see how and why a speed sensor delivers an AC voltage to...
If you’ve been reading my articles in GEARS Magazine, you are probably aware that I love scopes. I think they provide a deep look into the operation of a...
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...
The UA80E first showed up in 2017. It was used from 2017 through 2022 in the Toyota Highlander with 2.5L and 3.5L engines. From 2018 through 2022, it came in...
Over the last two years, we’ve seen a big change when it comes to rebuilding the Jatco CVT. It used to be hard to find the parts needed for rebuilding this...
In the last issue, we covered battery testing and the superior advantage of using a conductance tester in your preliminary inspections. All of us have had...
There are some things in life that have little meaning, while others stick with you till the grave. One of the many things my father taught me has stuck with...
An older engineer used to tell me, “Kid, if you stay on the ship long enough, you will see the same sights over and over again.” When I was young, I really...
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