The importance of de-energizing EV and Hybrid Vehicles
Industry experts speculate that auto manufacturers will soon be adopting 800-volt electrical systems in their electric vehicles (EVs). The latest research shows that 800-volt electrical systems can lead to smaller, lighter, and more environmentally friendly motors. Vehicles using these powertrains could also be charged faster and travel further on a single charge.
Diesel: it’s what’s for dinner
When you’re looking for something good to eat, diesel fuel is probably not in your food pyramid. Yet, there are critters that like to feast on diesel fuel and their munching can create major headaches for operators of diesel engines.
Cracking ADAS - Windshield Replacement
In 2008, Volvo released “Collision Warning and Auto Brake,” the first automatic braking feature offered on a production vehicle. This early form of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) used radar mounted behind the front grill and a camera located on the rear-view mirror to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of the car. It would then alert the driver of the obstacle and apply the brakes if the driver failed to react in a timely manner, very similar to the way that present day automatic braking functions.
Dodge ProMaster Front Suspension Clunking
Vehicle: 2018 Dodge ProMaster 2500, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 64,572
Problem: The owner brought his Dodge ProMaster to the shop because he was hearing a clunking noise from the left front suspension area while driving. Another shop already replaced the left front strut, sway-bar links and front brakes, but the problem persisted.
Intermittent Stalling Plus Crank, No Start Condition
Vehicle: 2010 Ford F-150, 4WD, V8-5.4L, Flex Fuel, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 136,009
Problem: The vehicle was towed in because, although the engine would crank, it would not start. After sitting for a few minutes, the engine would start and run fine for a while then shut off and would not restart.
Kia Rio’s Engine Races When Clutch Pressed
Vehicle: 2012 Kia Rio, L4-1.6L, Manual Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 165.998
Problem: The owner noticed the car normally drove until the clutch pedal was pressed. The engine would then race up to 2500 RPM.
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