Police ask victims to report converter thefts as cases on the rise nationally. Theft of catalytic converters from the exhaust system of vehicles has become a growing problem just about everywhere. It’s not a new issue, but as the price of certain metals has risen, so have thefts. Add to the equation the Covid Pandemic […]

Catalytic Converter Thefts At An All time High Catalytic converter thefts dominated headlines in 2020, with police departments and auto insurers across the country reporting a record number of stolen parts—that trend didn’t slow in 2021. According to a recent analysis by BeenVerified, the number of catalytic converter thefts in 2021 surpassed last year’s record […]

EXHIBIT 1 TO DATA DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FCA US SCAN TOOL DATA LICENSE AGREEMENT This Agreement is by and between FCA US LLC f/k/a Chrysler Group LLC, a Delaware limited liability company having a principal place of business at 1000 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326-2766 (“FCA US”), and the company identified below in the signature […]

Class Action GM Eight-Speed Transmission Lawsuit Hits A Snag   A class-action GM transmission lawsuit has hit a snag after a judge dismissed certain implied warranty claims made in the filing. Five separate class-action lawsuits filed against General Motors over alleged defects with its eight-speed automatic transmission were consolidated in a Michigan court this week, according to Car […]

Hyundai Motor To Launch Dedicated EV Platform In Major Push Into Electric Cars   SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it will introduce an electric vehicle-only platform early next year that will use its own battery technology to cut production time and costs. The plan underscores efforts by the world’s […]

RECALL SUBJECT: Subaru Corporation MANUFACTURER: Subaru Corporation SUMMARY: Subaru Corporation is offering consumers an extended warranty on the continuously variable transmission (CVT) on approximately 1.5 million vehicles after concerns were raised about transmission problems that may cause the vehicle to stall on model year 2012-2017 vehicles. Affected vehicle owners were notified by the automaker of […]

Ford Recalls Nearly 68,000 2020 Pickups and Expeditions   Ford has recalled nearly 68,000 vehicles manufactured at the start of 2020 and sold in North America, saying the cars suffer from a potential manufacturing defect where the clip that locks the gearshift cable to the transmission can become unseated. While the company says it isn’t aware […]

FORD USING F-150 PARTS TO DESIGN RESPIRATORS FOR CORONAVIRUS FIGHT The Ford F-150 has joined the coronavirus fight. Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients. The new device incorporates a fan normally […]

Hyundai and Kia say they’ve developed the world’s first predictive information and communication technology (ICT) connected shift system, enabling the vehicle to automatically shift to the optimal gear after identifying road and traffic conditions ahead. It uses intelligent software in the transmission control unit (TCU) that collects and interprets real-time input from underlying technologies, including […]

Ford has been hammered by Fiesta and Focus owners, as well as multiple law firms, due to its troublesome Powershift transmission. The six-speed, dual-clutch gearbox has forced customers into hefty repair bills and extended periods of downtime, which led several thousand to initiate legal action against the Blue Oval. This process came to a head […]

EPA LAUNCHES CRACKDOWN ON EMMISIONS DEFEAT DEVICE MAKERS After finding dozens of aftermarket parts companies in violation of the Clean Air Act for selling emissions defeat devices last year, the Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will step up enforcement against such companies and clamp down on any aftermarket parts designed to bypass emissions […]

Dodge 48RE Transmission & The Parts Affected Change: Beginning at the start of production for the model year 2005, Dodge trucks equipped with the 5.9 diesel and 48RE transmission, were equipped with an electronically controlled Transmission Throttle Valve Actuator (TTVA), See Figure 1. This Actuator has replaced the previous Throttle Valve Cable, which controls the […]

An Inside Look at Ford’s P310 eCVT Transaxle                                         If you found this quick tip to be helpful, let us know below. If you need technical help from one of our tech experts, give us a […]

Ford Escape Hybrid- Preliminary Information (Part 2 of 3)   TORQUE MONITOR A strategy within the PCM, the “Torque Monitor” looks for certain PCM computer faults as well as monitoring to see if the overall powertrain torque delivered to the drive wheels exceeds what the driver is requesting. There are 3 gross errors the torque […]

The Ford Escape Hybrid was offered for sale as a 2005 model. At the start of production for the 2006 model year the Mercury mariner was added. At the start of production for the 2008 model year Mazda acquired this same vehicle as the Tribute. The hybrid systems used in all three of these vehicles […]

Transmissions: Japan v. Korea There is some history that runs between the two countries, even more so when you compare transmissions in vehicles from the different locations. Being neighboring countries, Korea and Japan have managed to enjoy a close relationship from ancient history to present day. As a result, similarities can be observed in both […]

Audi 01J DTC 17114 Gear Ratio Monitoring: An Incorrect Ratio Complaint: After a rebuild, an Audi 01J CVT exhibits a gear ratio error code 17114 only after the transmission has reached and held its highest ratio while cruising. If driven around town in stop and go traffic the transmission operates correctly; even if its highest ratio is […]

Soft 1-2 Flare 3-4 On Ford and Mazda Ford and Mazda share a 4 and 5 speed front wheel drive transmission together. Ford calls the 4 speed a 4F27E while Mazda refers to it as an FN4A-EL.   Ford and Mazda share a 4 and 5 speed front wheel drive transmission together. Ford calls the […]

The Cold and Old- Montero Sport 4×4   With the cold weather hitting many areas of the country nearing an end, spring time fever outweighs a cold headache anytime. Some things are designed to work well in the cold and some are not, especially when they get old. 1997 to 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4×4 […]

The Twists and Turns In Keeping Up With The Changes From time to time, we hear about how people can be resistant to change and understandably so in many cases. I was very disappointed to hear that GM had to close its Willow Run transmission plant as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. As 2010 came […]