The Gearhead’s Guide to SEMA
Porsche Panamera 4 A/C Not Cooling After Condenser Replacement
Vehicle: 2015 Porsche Panamera 4 (970), V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 131,995 miles
Problem: The customer's A/C stopped cooling, and the shop diagnosed a leaking A/C condenser. Unfortunately, the A/C did not blow cold after replacing the condenser and recharging the system to the correct specification.
Ford Ranger Clutch Master Cylinder Problem
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Ranger, 2WD, V6-3.0L VIN U, Manual Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 125,209 miles
Problem: The technician installed a new Ford clutch assembly and a new Ford master cylinder on the Ranger but he could not get all the air out of the clutch hydraulic system. It was so bad he couldn’t even get the transmission into gear. He tried pressure bleeding, vacuum bleeding, and gravity bleeding the system, but nothing he tried worked.
Toyota Tundra Will Not Shift into Overdrive
Vehicle: 2010 Toyota Tundra, 2WD, V8-5.7L (3UR-FE), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 187,009 miles
Problem: The owner’s concern was that the transmission would shift into fourth gear but not overdrive. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) and the traction control lights were on.
Lincoln MKX Transmission Doesn’t Downshift After Slowing
Vehicle: 2016 Lincoln MKX, AWD, V6-3.7L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 115,366 miles
Problem: The owner’s concern was that the transmission didn’t downshift to lower gear after slowing down (but not stopping), then accelerating. It stayed in a higher gear and the engine bogged when attempting to accelerate.
The Next Generation Survey Results
AutoZone® and Ratchet+Wrench™ Reveal Key Insights About Gen Z Techs
The automotive repair industry is undergoing a generational transformation. With veteran technicians and shop owners nearing retirement, the next generation—Gen Z—is stepping in to carry the torch. But how do these young professionals view the industry? Are shop owners ready to recruit, train, and retain them effectively?
AutoBody News: Techs Rock Awards Public Vote Opens
The TechForce Foundation Opened Public Voting Sept. 24
The TechForce Foundation will open public voting Sept. 24 to choose two grand prize winners — one student and one working professional — for its Techs Rock Awards, with both to be honored on the SEMA Show main stage in Las Vegas this November.
Incontinent Tundra Soils Driveways
TRENDING TSB
2007–2010 Tundra and 2008–2010 Sequoia owners have reported an unexpected incontinence from their drivetrain—a transmission fluid leak making a surprise exit right through the driveshaft slip yoke plug.
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